Chelsea Boss Lampard Wants Tomori To Sign New Contract
Published: October 25, 2019
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has revealed that he wants Fikayo Tomori to commit his future to the club. It has been widely reported that The Blues have started talks with the central defender to extend his contract until June 2024 and the London club are confident that they will reach an agreement with the player. ...
EPL : Top Three Players Of Nigerian Descent On The Cusp Of Their League Debuts
Published: October 25, 2019
English Premier League football returns this weekend, and football fans can't help but be excited. Breaking into a team's mainstream in the English football topflight is quite a tough ask for youngsters and while we prepare to witness another round of games in the division, let's briefly look at three who will be eage...
Ex-Chelsea Coach Mourinho Watches Super Eagles Star Shine Against Arsenal In Europa League
Published: October 25, 2019
Former Manchester United and Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho was spotted at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night as Arsenal came from behind to earn a hard fought 3-2 win against Vitória de Guimaraes in the Europa League. According to several pictures circulating on social media, the Portuguese gaffer was at the Ars...
Official : West Ham Sign Nigeria-Eligible Striker Who Scored 35 Goals For Man Utd Youth Team Last Season
Published: October 25, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League club West Ham have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Mipo Odubeko. The 17-year-old is joining the Hammers as a free agent after opting not to sign a scholarship with Manchester United at the end of last season and had been linked with a plethora ...
'He Reminds Me Of Sunday Oliseh' - Some Fans Hail Mikel After Starring Against Arsenal
Published: October 25, 2019
Vitória de Guimaraes made life difficult for Arsenal in their Europa League clash on Thursday night but the Premier League side managed to beat the Portuguese club 3-2.The visitors were 2-1 up at the break with Marcus Edwards and Bruno Duarte scoring in the 9th and 27th minute respectively while exciting Brazilian Gab...
Fenerbahce Coach Mulls Over Starting Role For Chelsea Loanee Moses
Published: October 25, 2019
According to reports in Turkey, Fenerbahce coach Ersun Yanal is preparing to include Victor Moses in the starting line-up in upcoming matches in the Super Lig. Yanal, who is an apostle of wing play, has not been able to count on the services of the former Nigeria international since the opening day of the season when...
'Iwobi Is Gone' - Martin Keown Admits Arsenal Still Have Issues Despite Summer Clear-out
Published: October 25, 2019
Legendary Arsenal defender Martin Keown has admitted that the Gunners still have issues under manager Unai Emery despite the departure of players in the summer transfer window. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, Spaniard Nacho Monreal, Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, goalkeeper David Ospina, ex-captain Laure...
Tomori Likened To William Gallas By Chelsea Legend Joe Cole
Published: October 25, 2019
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has likened Fikayo Tomori to retired France international William Gallas. Tomori has become one of the important players in Frank Lampard's side, going the distance in their last six matches in the Premier League and has played every minute in the Champions League. ''He reminds ...
GK Stephen Urges Golden Eaglets Teammates To Play As A Team Ahead Of World Cup Opener
Published: October 25, 2019
One of the hot topics for discussion in the days leading up to Nigeria's World Cup opener against Hungary is the starting goalkeeper for the Golden Eaglets. Defence was Nigeria's Achilles' heel during the zonal qualifiers held in Niger last year and things went from bad to worse at the U17 Africa Cup of Nations whe...
Genk's Odey Reacts To Scoring Against Liverpool In Champions League
Published: October 24, 2019
Racing Genk striker Stephen Odey has reacted to opening his goalscoring account in the UEFA Champions League in yesterday's clash against defending champions Liverpool. The Nigeria U23 international had to settle for a place on the substitutes bench but was introduced in the 81st minute as replacement for Paul Onuac...
Kelechi Nwakali Training With Dream Team VII Ahead Of U23 AFCON
Published: October 24, 2019
Former Arsenal starlet Kelechi Nwakali is training with the Dream Team VII ahead of the 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations. The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that the SD Huesa midfielder was among the players that took part in Thursday's morning training session at the National Stadium training pitch, super...
Manchester United Coach Solskjaer Seemingly Praises Partizan's Nigerian Striker Sadiq
Published: October 24, 2019
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskaer has apparently praised ex-Nigeria U23 star Umar Sadiq ahead of his side's meeting with Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday evening. The Roma loanee has had his best start to a season, scoring 8 goals in 17 games across all competitions while providing three ...
Latest FIFA World Rankings : Super Eagles Drop One Spot To 35th
Published: October 24, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles are now the 35th ranked national team in the  world after the latest FIFA Coca Cola world ranking  released on Thursday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The three-time African champions were last month rated the 34th best team in the world following their international friendly against Ukraine whi...
Fit-again Leganes Defender Omeruo Raring To Go Under Caretaker Manager
Published: October 24, 2019
Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo is in line to earn his seventh league appearance of the season for his Spanish La Liga outfit, Leganes this weekend. The central defender was unavailable for Nigeria's international friendly against Brazil due to injury but has since made his return to action in Leganes's last game...
What Jurgen Klopp Said About Super Eagles Striker Starting Against Liverpool In Champions League
Published: October 24, 2019
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he did not expect Paul Onuachu to start Wednesday night's Champions League match against Racing Genk. In truth, Felice Mazzu, coach of Racing Genk, took everyone by surprise by lining up in a 4-4-2 formation with Onuachu leading the attack and Mbwana Samatta playing ...