EPL Wrap: Abraham Assists; Iwobi Benched; Solanke Subbed In; Akpom, Ejaria, Tosins, Ladapo Missing
Published: October 28, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 28.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Manchester United youth-tea...
James Igbekeme's Brace Inspires Gil Vicente To Victory Against Benfica B
Published: October 28, 2017
James Igbekeme struck twice for Gil Vicente as they steamrolled over Benfica B 4-0 in the Portuguese Segunda Liga encounter on Saturday afternoon.The Roosters wasted little time to get going as Jonathan Toro put àlvaro Magalhães's men ahead as early as the sixth minute, profiting from a mistake to score the curtain r...
Chelsea Loanee Aina On Nottingham Forest : It Will Be A Test For Us
Published: October 28, 2017
Hull City host Nottingham Forest at the KCOM stadium in the English Championship this evening and Ola Aina is expecting the Reds to put up a very tough display.The Nigerian had been an ever present in the rear guard for the Premier League-chasing Tigers believes that Forest who have been equally impressive in the divis...
Liverpool Working On Deal To Sign The Mexican Lionel Messi
Published: October 28, 2017
Liverpool are working on a deal to sign young Mexican striker Diego Lainez but face competition from Spain, as per reports.ESPN Digital says The Reds ran the rule over the Club América wonderkid at the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup, and were impressed with what they saw.Lainez helped Mexico to qualify for the round of 16, s...
Can The Super Eagles Win The 2018 World Cup?
Published: October 28, 2017
The new song in town in the last one week by die hard followers of the Super Eagles is that, "We can win the 2018 FIFA World Cup".This optimistic belief shows ambition on the part of the supporters and advocates of the three-time African Cup of Nations champions.Our best performance has been second round appearances in...
Highly-Rated Central Defender Signs New Contract With Chelsea
Published: October 28, 2017
Technically gifted central defender Jack Wakely has been rewarded with a new deal by Premier League champions Chelsea.According to Chelsea youth-team guru, Chelsea Youth,  Wakely has appended his signature to his first professional contract with Chelsea.Born October 25, 2000, Wakely joined the Blues at U9 level and ha...
England Coach Southgate To Run The Rule Over Tammy Abraham Against Arsenal
Published: October 28, 2017
England national team coach Gareth Southgate will attend the Premier League match between Arsenal and Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 28, according to reports.The Daily Mail writes on its electronic edition that the Three Lions gaffer will run the rule over Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham and fit...
GK Alampasu Speaks On Argentina Friendly, Relationship With Rohr, Romero
Published: October 28, 2017
Young CD Feirense netminder Dele Alampasu has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming high-profile international friendly between Nigeria and Argentina in Krasnodar.The former Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets star was omitted from the Super Eagles roster against Zambia, but has insisted that he maintains a ...
Rohr To Join Eagles In Morocco, Squad List Out Next Week- Report
Published: October 28, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will link up with the national team players and his backroom staff in Morocco on November 5, ahead of next month's World Cup qualifier against Algeria and international friendly against Argentina.The Nigeria Football Federation chose to camp in the North African country as it's easier t...
Man United Coach Mourinho, Sheffield Wednesday Watch Etebo Against Benfica
Published: October 27, 2017
Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho was among the spectators that watched the Portuguese Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Feirense on Friday night, as per reports.Portuguese sports daily Record writes on its electronic edition that Mourinho was at the Estadio da Luz to run the rule over the Benfica players ahe...
Nigerian Exports : Chibuike Double, Omeruo Stars, Balogun In 18, Fred On Fire, Eduok Assists
Published: October 27, 2017
How Nigerian players fared in league matches across Europe on Friday, October 27.In the Turkish Super Lig, Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo and compatriot Emen Eduok started in Kasimpasa's 3-1 win over this season's surprise package Göztepe at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu (İstanbul).The striker provided the assist for...
Super Eagles Head Coach : We Are Not Afraid Of Messi, Aguero, Romero Et Al
Published: October 27, 2017
Super Eagles head coach Yusuf Salisu Yusuf has tried to allay fears about the upcoming friendly between Nigeria and Argentina, insisting that the Jorge Sampaoli-led side are not unbeatable if only the Super Eagles can put up a phenomenal showing on the day.The two-time World champions would square off against the Super...
Nigerian Striker To Miss Arsenal Clash Against Swansea City
Published: October 27, 2017
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom is not in contention to make his first Premier League appearance of the season when Arsenal host Tammy Abraham's Swansea City on Saturday, October 28.The Hale End Academy product was not photographed training with the Gunners in their final workout at London Colney on Friday, fueling specul...
Arsenal's Okoflex Scores Again, Outshines Dembele As Ireland Retain Victory Shield
Published: October 27, 2017
Republic of Ireland U16 National Team retained the prestigious Victory Shield following a 2-0 win over Scotland in their final group match on Friday, October 27.Goals from Dublin-born Arsenal striker of Nigerian descent Armstrong Okoflex and Matt Everitt secured a win for the Irish at Clandeboye Park.The 15-year-old re...
Chelsea Coach Conte Provides Fresh Update On Victor Moses Injury
Published: October 27, 2017
It has become more clear that Victor Moses will not be involved for the Super Eagles when they face Algeria (World Cup qualifier) and Argentina (international friendly) in November. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has confirmed that his right wing-back is incapable to play against Bournemouth, after suffering an injury ...