Dennis scores but Watford are bashed 4-1 at home

Nigerian striker marked his invitation to the Super Eagles AFCON party with a goal for English club side Watford.

But his tenth league goal was not enough to save the Hornets from being bashed 4-1 by West Ham United in an English Premier League clash at Vicarage road.

Dennis scored a superb opener in the fourth minute which many felt would be a jump-start for Ranieri’s men.

But the Hammers stormed back with goals from Tomas Soucek (27), Ben Rahma (29), Mark Noble (58) and Nikola Vlasic (92) means Watford are in deep trouble.

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With Dennis slated to play for Nigeria in Cameroun come January, the Hornets may have placed the cat among the pigeons in their bid to avoid the drop to the Championship.

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