Sampdoria pushed hard for a win, but Ebuehi’s effort proved to be the crucial decider
Super Eagles defender Tyrone Ebuehi became the third Nigerian defender to score in the Serie A after his clincher for Empoli in their hard-earned 1-0 victory over Sampdoria.
Empoli were looking to do one better when they welcomed Sampdoria to the Stadio Carlo Castellani. Last time out, they staged a late comeback to steal a point against Lazio. And they were looking to compound the worries of a Sampdoria side that lost their last two games.
Coach Pablo Zanetti handed Super Eagles defender…
