Tosin Adarabioyo and Noni Madueke Score as Chelsea Beat Wolves to End Poor Run
Chelsea ended their poor run of form with a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Monday, January 20, 2025. Players with Nigerian roots, Tosin Adarabioyo and Noni Madueke, were among the goalscorers, with Adarabioyo scoring the first and Madueke netting the last goal of the match.
Both players are of Nigerian descent but are currently not representing the Super Eagles of Nigeria, with Adarabioyo still eligible and on the radar of Nigeria’s national team.
The game began with an early lead for Chelsea as Adarabioyo scored his first Premier League goal in the 24th minute, giving the Blues a 1-0 advantage. However, Wolves responded just before halftime when Matt Doherty equalised in the 45+5 minute, making it 1-1 going into the break.
In the second half, Chelsea regained the lead in the 60th minute through Marc Cucurella, who finished off a cross from Noni Madueke. Just five minutes later, Madueke himself made it 3-1 with a header from a Trevoh Chalobah assist, sealing the victory for Chelsea.
This win was crucial for Chelsea, who had not won in the Premier League since mid-December. The victory moved them back into the top four, while Wolves, who are struggling near the relegation zone.
The result will be a boost for Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca, who has been under pressure following a series of disappointing results, including losses to Ipswich and Fulham, and draws with Everton, Crystal Palace, and Bournemouth. With this win, Chelsea will look to build momentum and push for a stronger finish to the season.
