Luton Town delivered a spectacular performance, securing a convincing 4-0 home win against Brighton, with forward Elijah Adebayo stealing the spotlight with a hat-trick.
The home side asserted dominance from the get-go, as Adebayo, the Nigeria-born English player, wasted no time, opening the scoring just 18 seconds into the match with a header from Carlton Morris' knockdown.
Luton extended their lead when another Nigerian talent, Chiedozie Ogbene, capitalized on a defensive lapse from Brighton, successfully beating the goalkeeper.
Elijah Adebayo, 26, showcased his brilliance once again, scoring his second goal late in the first half after a well-timed run onto Ross Barkley's pass.
Despite an early second-half offside ruling on Jordan Clark's goal, Adebayo completed his hat-trick with a header from Alfie Doughty's corner.
The victory holds significant importance for Luton, propelling them above Everton and out of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Brighton faced disappointment, sliding down to eighth place in the Premier League standings.
Born in England on January 7, 1998, Elijah Adebayo is of Nigerian descent, with reports indicating his father hails from Remo, Ogun state. Similarly, Chiedozie Ogbene, 26, was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and later relocated with his family, including two brothers and two sisters, to Ireland in 2005, where he pledged allegiance to the country's national team.
