Updated Premier League Squads : The Fifty-Six U21 Players Of Nigerian Descent Available For Selection
Published: February 03, 2019
English topflight teams have submitted their updated squad lists to the Premier League following the close of the January transfer window. The squads are made up of homegrown players, non-homegrown players and players under the age of 21. Manchester United's Matthew Olosunde, who recently recovered from injury, i...
Iwobi Named In Arsenal Squad; Saka Doubtful To Face Manchester City
Published: February 03, 2019
Alex Iwobi is in contention to make his 22nd appearance in the Premier League when Arsenal face Manchester City in the headline clash of the weekend on Sunday evening. Manchester Evening News has published photographs of the Arsenal players arriving for the match in Manchester, with the Nigeria international part of...
Flying Eagles Player Ratings: Nazifi The Standout; Alhassan Influential; Ogbu, Abubakar & Michael Promising; Ibrahim Average
Published: February 02, 2019
The Flying Eagles showed they were some class over their Burundian opponents with a 2-0 win to open their 2019 Afcon tournament in Niamey on Saturday.But how did each of them perform?GoalkeeperOlawale Oremade: Had little to do especially in the second period as Burundi offered very little in terms of attacking threats....
U20 AFCON Nigeria 2 Burundi 0 : Nazifi Scores & Assists As Flying Eagles East Past Young Swallows
Published: February 02, 2019
Nigeria began their 2019 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaign on a winning note with a 2-0 win against Burundi.The Flying Eagles coached by Paul Aigbogun had to endure a physical battle at the Stade Seyni Kountche, Niamey.Nazifu Mohammed's clever back heel from the  six yard came off the post in the 36th mi...
EFL : Middlesbrough's Mikel Shines On League Debut; Brights On Target For QPR, Coventry
Published: February 02, 2019
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel made his full league debut as Middlesbrough came from behind to register a 3-2 victory over fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday evening. Although Britt Assombalonga was the game-changer thanks to his eight-minute brace after coming off the bench, the Chelse...
EPL Wrap: Balogun In 18; Success Injures Hamstring; Billing Returns; Solanke Debuts; Lookman Cameo; Ibe On The Bench
Published: February 02, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 2. At the American Express Community Stadium, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr would be delighted Leon Balogun was named in the match day squad as Brighton & Hove were held to a goalless draw ...
Nigerian-Born Striker Helps Everton U18s Return To Winning Ways With Second Brace Of Season
Published: February 02, 2019
Everton U18s bounced back after their humiliating 4-1 loss to Middlesbrough with  a 4-0 rout of Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. Nigerian-born striker Korede Adedoyin was the star of the show in the Toffees comprehensive victory, netting his second brace of the season. Everton qu...
Southampton's Afolabi Nets Winner, Olufunwa Impresses In 1-0 Win Against Man Utd U23s
Published: February 02, 2019
Nigerian striker Jonathan Afolabi grabbed a first-half winner as Southampton defeated Manchester United 1-0 in a Premier League 2 Division Two fixture at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Friday night. Defender Oludare Olufunwa, who is open to representing the Nigerian National Teams, started for the Saints in his new...
Jordan Aina Reveals The Manchester United Star & Three Brazilians He Likes Watching; Ola's Influence
Published: February 02, 2019
Chelsea teenager Jordan Aina has admitted that he looks up to Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba as well as three Brazilian players in the shape of PSG's Dani Alves, Chelsea's David Luiz and Real Madrid's Marcelo. Jordan Aina started out as a winger, just like older brother Ola, before he was converted into a fu...
Official : Chelsea Confirm Release Of Two Attackers
Published: February 02, 2019
Premier League side Chelsea confirmed via their official website on Friday that two attackers have been released by the club, meaning they can join a new team despite the close of the January transfer window. Somalian-born striker Islam Feruz departs Stamford Bridge eight years after his arrival from Celtic in Scotl...
Potential Eagles Call Up : Rohr Highlights Five Qualities He's Looking Out For In Nigeria U20s
Published: February 02, 2019
If Rohr's recent statements are anything to go by, the German is planning to promote at least one Flying Eagle player to the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Egypt in March. The former Bayern Munich defender was in Abuja running the rule over potential Super Eagles invitees before the Nigeria U20s...
Nigeria Coach Rohr Hints At Bench Role For Four-Time AFCON Veteran Obi Mikel
Published: February 02, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has stressed that Chelsea legend Obi Mikel is not an automatic choice in his starting line-up if he returns to the national team ahead of this summer's Africa Cup of Nations. The Middlesbrough number 2 went on a self imposed sabbatical after the 2018 World Cup but everything indicate...
Batman Goal Celebration: Victor Moses Explains Why He Paid Tribute To Superhero
Published: February 02, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses celebrated his maiden goal for Fenerbahce by paying tribute to fictional superhero Batman in the 73rd minute of the contest against Goztepe on Friday evening. Moses embarked on a solo run from just after the halfway line, making his way past a Goztepe player, then combined with Jailson, b...
Six Nigerian Young Stars Registered By Chelsea For Remainder Of Premier League
Published: February 02, 2019
Six Nigerian youngsters have been registered by Chelsea for the remainder of the Premier League 2018-2019 season. Victor Moses, Ola Aina, and Kenneth Omeruo have not been handed spots on the roster following their transfers to Fenerbahce, Torino and Leganes respectively. Assuming they were named in the updated squa...
Eleven Nigeria-Eligible Players Named In Updated Arsenal Squad For Premier League
Published: February 02, 2019
Arsenal have submitted an updated squad list to the English Premier League following the close of the January transfer window, informs the official website of the Premier League. Eleven players eligible to represent the Nigerian National Teams have been registered by The Gunners, with Alex Iwobi leading the way. ...