'Ajayi Had To Go' - Arsenal Hero Keown Has His Say On Red Card Shown To West Brom Star
Published: February 20, 2021
Legendary former Arsenal defender Martin Keown believes that referee Mike Dean made the right call to send off Semi Ajayi on the half-hour mark against Burnley but was baffled by the decision of the official not to award a penalty to the Clarets in the 53rd minute of the contest at Turf Moor. Though Ajayi was a long...
Akanbi Scores Hat-trick As Menemenspor Hit Six Past Akhisarspor In Turkish First League
Published: February 20, 2021
Nigerian center forward Rasheed Akanbi netted his first career hat-trick in the Turkish First League to help his team Menemenspor record a comprehensive 6-2 win over Akhisarspor at the Menemen Ilce Stadium on Saturday. Ten minutes into the game, Akanbi doubled Menemenspor's advantage as he was on hand to tap in from...
Ex-Chelsea Captain, Man Utd Legend Blame One West Brom Player For Semi Ajayi's Red Card
Published: February 20, 2021
Former Chelsea captain Andy Townsend and Manchester United legend Owen Hargreaves have acknowledged that referee Mike Dean made the right call when he sent off Semi Ajayi in the 30th minute of West Brom's clash against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday evening - the 111st red card he has shown as a Premier League refere...
Nigerian Fullback Makes Starting Debut For Chelsea U18s, Fresh From Signing A New Contract
Published: February 20, 2021
Nigerian fullback Derrick Abu finally made his starting debut for Chelsea U18s as they were beaten 2-1 by Reading in an U18 Premier League match held at Cobham Training Center on Saturday afternoon. Last week, Abu took to social media to confirm that he has signed his first professional contract with Chelsea, a reward...
2013 U17 World Cup Winner Likened To Erling Haaland Reiterates Desire To Return To Liverpool
Published: February 20, 2021
2013 U17 World Cup-winning striker Taiwo Awoniyi has reiterated his desire to return to his parent club Liverpool on the expiration of his loan deal with Union Berlin. Since joining Liverpool in the summer of 2015, the Super Eagles hopeful has also taken in loan spells at FSV Frankfurt, NEC, Royal Excel Mouscron, KA...
Rohr On Learning From Real Madrid Coach Zidane, Respect Shown To Him By Mikel, Victor Moses
Published: February 20, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that he is still in contact with his former player, Zinédine Zidane who now coaches La Liga champions Real Madrid. Under the tutelage of the German football tactician, Zidane was a key member of the Bordeaux side beaten by Bayern Munich in the 1996 UEFA Cup final. The Bor...
Chelsea Loanee Moses Reveals His Best Position, Consulted Only One Nigerian Player Before Spartak Move
Published: February 20, 2021
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses has revealed his ideal position on the pitch, saying that he prefers to be deployed as a left winger. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner has shown his tactical flexibility in recent seasons, impressing as a wing-back in Chelsea's last title winning season under manager An...
Ex-Arsenal Star Urges Balogun To Leave The Gunners, Names 3 Strikers Ahead Of Him In Pecking Order
Published: February 20, 2021
Arsenal-reared striker Benik Afobe has urged Folarin Balogun to leave the Emirates Stadium outfit as he is behind at least three players in Mikel Arteta's pecking order of attackers. The American-born Nigerian wonderkid is in the final four months of his contract with the north London club and it is believed talks ...
Fiabema's Goal Drought Extends To Eight Games As Chelsea Are Beaten By Liverpool U23s
Published: February 19, 2021
At Kingsmeadow tonight, Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Liverpool in a Premier League 2 clash with Norwegian-Nigerian striker Bryan Fiabema in action for the Blues. In a 3-4-3 formation, manager Andrew Myers fielded Fiabema as the center forward and he was flanked by Thierno Ballo and Harvey Vale. Fiabema's goal drough...
Six Players Of Nigerian Descent Feature, Balogun Missing As Arsenal Lose To Manchester City PL2
Published: February 19, 2021
Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was impressive for the second consecutive game in the Premier League 2 but could not prevent Arsenal from losing 2-0 to Manchester City at Meadow Park on Friday night. As for team news, manager Steve Bould handed starts to three other players of Nigerian descent namely Ryan Alebios...
Super Eagles Star Balogun Impresses At Right Back But Admits He Can't Replace Rangers Skipper
Published: February 19, 2021
Super Eagles center back Leon Balogun impressed in a right-back role as Rangers won by the odd goal in seven in a Europa League round of 32 clash against Royal Antwerp at Bosuilstadion (Deurne) on Thursday night. With 24 minutes played, the Nigeria international came off the bench to replace Rangers skipper James Ta...
Former Flying Eagles Striker Nominated For Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month
Published: February 19, 2021
Former Nigeria U20 international Sammy Ameobi has been shortlisted for the Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month for January. The Nottingham Forest star's goal has been nominated for the monthly accolade alongside efforts from Swansea City's Matt Grimes (vs Rotherham United) and Reading's John Swift (vs Coventry Ci...
Glasgow Rangers Refused To Pay Five Million Euros To Sign Ligue 1 Top Scorer In 2021
Published: February 19, 2021
According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Glasgow Rangers passed up the opportunity to sign Terem Moffi last summer before his move to French Ligue 1 club Lorient. The Super Eagles hopeful has taken the Ligue 1 by storm and is the top goalscorer in the division in 2021 with six goals including a brace against Monaco on Valen...
Versatile Everton Winger Iwobi Says He Learnt How To Play Multiple Positions At Arsenal
Published: February 19, 2021
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he learnt how to play in multiple positions during his time with Arsenal, where he spent fifteen years before switching to Everton in the summer of 2019. The Nigeria international has shown his versatility under manager Carlo Ancelotti, impressing in right and left wing-back roles and is...
'He's Playing With Strapping To His Shoulder' - Napoli Coach Defends Goal-Shy Osimhen
Published: February 19, 2021
Speaking after Napoli's 2-0 loss to Granada in the Europa League on Thursday, manager Gennaro Gattuso has defended his record acquisition Victor Osimhen, saying the striker is not yet in tip-top condition after returning from injury and recovering from coronavirus. The Nigeria international has now gone 102 days wit...