EPL Wrap: Abraham Scores, Moses Stars, Success Bench, Ndidi Starts, Solanke Among Subs
Published: September 23, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 23.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Goodison Park, Everton came from behind to ...
Can Rohr Be The Best Foreign Coach Of The Super Eagles?
Published: September 23, 2017
Highly respected foreign tacticians like Manfred Hoener, Father Tiko, Otto Gloria, Philippe Troussier, Bora Milutinović and Clemens Westerhof have tinkered the Super Eagles in the past.The above mentioned coaches all came on board and made their marks for Nigeria and their legacies is worthy of mention but Westerhof s...
Victor Moses Returns To Chelsea Starting Line-Up Against Former Club
Published: September 23, 2017
Chelsea's Victor Moses has been named in the starting XI for Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash against Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium.The Blues manager Antonio Conte has chosen Moses to operate as a right wing-back, meaning Italy national-teamer Davide Zappacosta drops to the bench again. The Super Eagles sta...
Fifa 18: Ndidi, Iheanacho, Henry, Abraham, Iwobi, Onomah Destined For Greatness
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian players featured prominently in EA Sports FIFA 18 Career Mode Hidden Gems,which was published on Friday, September 22.In the Fifa 18 Career Mode, players on the lookout for the next big stars to sign for their clubs were advised to make moves for Wilfred Ndidi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Tammy Abraham, Josh Onomah, He...
Goal-scoring Version Of Mikel Bags Assist As Chelsea Thrash Swansea City In U18 PL
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe returned to Chelsea's starting line-up against Swansea City in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Prior to today's contest at Swansea City FC Youth Academy Training Centre, the England U19 international had not been involved across all levels for Chelsea youth teams since the ...
Freddie Ladapo Will Not Make Eagles Debut Against Manchester City
Published: September 23, 2017
Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo will not make his first team debut for Crystal Palace when they take on Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The attacker started for the Eagles U23 team against Bristol City in a Professional Development League encounter staged in Filton on...
Kayode Explains Why He Chose Manchester City Ahead Of Newcastle, CSKA
Published: September 23, 2017
Olarenwaju Kayode has revealed how Pep Guardiola convinced him to join Manchester City in the summer transfer window.The Nigeria international was on the radar of several clubs not limited to Manchester City, Getafe, Newcastle United, CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow after winning the Golden Boot award in the Austrian Bu...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Will Lead Super Eagles To The Promised Land Vs Zambia
Published: September 23, 2017
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier potential decider between Nigeria and Zambia some weeks away, supporters and die hard followers of the team are all anticipating and hoping the Super Eagles fly past the Chipolopolo in an impressive fashion and pick the available ticket in the tough Group B.Nigeria are on top of t...
Nigerian Exports: Ariyibi & Akinade On Target, Deji Hits Bar, Osimhen Not In 18, Uduokhai Stars
Published: September 23, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in matches across Europe on Friday, September 22.Gboly Ariyibi put in a full shift as Milton Keynes Dons beat fierce rivals AFC Wimbledon 2-0 at Cherry Red Records Fans' Stadium. He doubled the away team's advantage when he fired home a loose ball in the 26th minute.AFC ...
Wenger Tells Iwobi One Thing He Must Improve To Be A Top-Class Player
Published: September 23, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has offered some words of advice to Alex Iwobi, stating that the Nigeria international can be a top-class player if he adds goals to his game.Since making his debut for the Gunners first team, the Hale End Academy product has managed 6 goals from 64 appearances while providing 12 assists, ...
Manchester United Confirm Nigerian Right Back Has Suffered Serious Injury
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian right-back Matthew Olosunde sustained an injury as Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Derby County in a Premier League 2 encounter at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Friday night.The defender went down in a lot of pain before he was substituted just before the end of the first half.In their official match re...
Iwobi, Iheanacho & Ndidi Named Among Top 50 U21 Players In The World
Published: September 22, 2017
There are three Nigeria representatives on L'Equipe's ranking of the top 50 players born after 1 January 1996.The reputable French sports daily has published a list of the most promising up-and-coming players in the world, with Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi and Leicester City stars Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho inclu...
Ahmed Musa Bags Two Assists As Leicester City Beat Chelsea 2-0 In PL2
Published: September 22, 2017
Ahmed Musa was a surprise inclusion in Leicester City U23s match day squad for their Premier League 2 clash versus Chelsea at Holmes Park (Leicester, Leicestershire) on Friday night.Due to his lack of first team opportunities, the Nigeria international participated in tonight's fixture in a bid to improve his match fit...
Okocha Backing Oscarine To Win Puskas Award Ahead Of Arsenal, Man Utd Stars
Published: September 22, 2017
Speaking after football's governing body, Fifa, announced the ten-goal shortlist for the FIFA Puskás Award, former Nigeria captain Austin Okocha is backing Baroka FC goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke to win the prestigious award.The South African goalkeeper made international headlines when he scored an overhead kick in th...
Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Makes Full Debut For VVV Venlo
Published: September 22, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali made his full debut for VVV Venlo in their 3-0 thrashing of Blauw Geel '38 in the first round of the KNVB Beker on Thursday night.The Arsenal loanee played the full game with 1,850 spectators watching at Prins Willem Alexander Sportpark (Veghel).Before yesterday's match, Nwakali appea...