Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong Humiliated By Udinese Boss; Substituted Before Half-Time
Published: October 21, 2018
William Troost-Ekong has had a tough time in his last four matches for Udinese in the Italian Serie A and manager Julio Velázquez has run out of patience with the Super Eagles star. The central defender was hauled off after another horror show in the 35th minute of their 3-0 loss to Napoli at Dacia Arena (Udine) on...
Bad News For Rohr, Eagles As Omeruo Limps Off Injured On Full Debut For CD Leganes
Published: October 20, 2018
Kenneth Omeruo finally made his full debut for Leganes in their 1-1 draw with Valencia at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday evening. The Nigeria international made his maiden appearance in the Spanish topflight before the international break against Rayo Vallecano  in a 1-0 win after replacing the injured Unai Bu...
Fatai & Onuachu Score Hat-Tricks; Braces For Ladapo, Ofoedu & Ibiyomi; Eduok, Udoji, Abraham & Onyedinma Strike
Published: October 20, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for the respective European clubs on Saturday, October 20. In the EFL Championship, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham made it four goals in seven matches after netting the winner for Aston Villa in a 1-0 win against Swansea City at Villa Park. The England U21 strike...
EPL Wrap: Success Makes First Start; Balogun Benched; Billing Passed Fit; Moses, Ofoborh Not In 18; Ibe Subbed In
Published: October 20, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 20. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff, Victor Moses presumabl...
Chelsea 2 Man Utd 2: Moses Not In 18, Barkley Scores Injury Time Equaliser
Published: October 20, 2018
Chelsea and Manchester United shared the spoils in a four-goal thriller on Saturday afternoon.The English Premier League early kickoff between the two rivals ended 2-2.Former Nigerian international Victor Moses wasn't named in the 18-man squad of Chelsea for the epic clash at Stamford Bridge.The Red Devils weren't fanc...
Nigerian Striker Pushing For First Team Recognition After Scoring Hat-Trick For Arsenal U18
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun continues to enhance his reputation after scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal U18s beat Reading 4-2 in an U18 Premier League fixture at Shenley Training Centre in Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon. Balogun gave the Gunners the lead in the 24th minute but the Royals were back on level te...
Anjorin Outshines Okocha As Chelsea U18s Hammer West Ham; Aina Not In Squad
Published: October 20, 2018
England U18 star of Nigerian descent, Faustino Anjorin, took his tally for the season to five goals in the league alone as Chelsea U18s hammered West Ham 5-0 on game week eight in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The box-to-box midfielder started for the young Blues, central defender Joshua Okocha was n...
Chelsea Trio Hazard, Willian, Pedro Block Moses From Playing Against Manchester United
Published: October 20, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses is no longer in contention to suit up for the third time in the Premier League this season when Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Blues manager Maurizio Sarri has made two changes to the side that thrashed Southampton 3-0 before the internatio...
Nigeria Coach Reveals The Exact Date He'll Announce Final AWCON Roster; 27 Players To Be Shown The Door
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigeria national women's football team coach, Thomas Dennerby, has revealed the exact date he will announce his final roster for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana. The Nigeria Football Federation announced a 48-woman provisional roster earlier in the week but twenty seven of the invited players will be ...
Official: Brazilian Rival For Two Nigerian Strikers At Watford WEF January 2020
Published: October 20, 2018
Premier League side Watford write on their official website that  they have reached agreement with Brazilian club Fluminense to sign exciting young talent João Pedro. A striker by trade, Pedro is expected to provide competition for Super Eagles star Isaac Success and Stefano Okaka if the duo remain at the Hornets....
Huddersfield Town Nigerian Star Undergoes Late Fitness Test Ahead Of Liverpool
Published: October 20, 2018
Huddersfield Town's Nigerian midfielder Philip Billing will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for the Terriers Premier League clash against Liverpool at The John Smith's Stadium on Saturday evening. The Denmark U21 international picked up an ankle injury while on international duty with the S...
Chelsea Vs Man Utd: Five Reasons Why Victor Moses' Chelsea Are Favorites
Published: October 20, 2018
Saturday lunchtime can't come soon enough for football neutrals and rightly so. Victor Moses has yet to start a game in the topflight so far this season and could make his third appearance of the season if he gets some minutes against the Red Devils. Given that he did not travel to Africa for international duties ...
Super Eagles First Choice Goalie Uzoho Posts Shutout On League Debut For Elche
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigeria international Francis Uzoho finally made his league debut for Elche as they recorded a 2-0 win over Malaga on game week ten in the Segunda División on Friday evening. The Deportivo de La Coruña loanee was preferred in goal ahead of the experienced José Juan, who had started Elche's first nine games in the...
Ipswich Town Wonderkid Chooses To Represent Australia Over Nigeria
Published: October 19, 2018
Ipswich Town teenage sensation Ben Folami has chosen to represent Australia over Nigeria at international level. Born in Sydney, Australia to a Nigerian father, the 19-year-old striker is eligible for either countries but has revealed that he is committed to the Asian Football Confederation powerhouse. Folami has...
Terry G Tips Moses's Chelsea To Edge Battle Against Man United; Won't Force Son At Chelsea To Choose Nigeria
Published: October 19, 2018
Ahead of the grudge Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Nigerian music sensation, Gabriel Oche Amanyi known with the stage name 'Terry G' believes hosts Chelsea parading Nigeria's Victor Moses will claim all three points. Jose Mourinho's United have not won at S...