EPL Wrap: Iheanacho Full Debut, Ndidi Goes 90, Solanke Hits Bar, Success Bench, Abraham Starts
Published: September 16, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 16. Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo w...
Ajibade, Efih Start As Nigeria Name Starting XI For WCQ Vs Tanzania
Published: September 16, 2017
Falconets head coach Christopher Danjuma has unveiled the 11 players that will start against Tanzania at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium today.The game is a 2018 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier, first round, first leg tie in Benin City. Kickoff is at 4pm.The former Super Falcons boss, has decided to pair skipper Ol...
Chelsea Striker Confirms He Received Offer From Manchester United
Published: September 16, 2017
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata has confirmed that he actually received an offer from Manchester United prior to his his transfer to the Premier League champions in the summer transfer window.The Spain international was heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford but United's plan to sign him hit a stumbling block and the...
Leeds United Monitor Norwegian League Neymar Against Real Sociedad
Published: September 16, 2017
EFL Championship side Leeds United embarked on a scouting trip to Spain for the Europa League clash between Real Sociedad and Norwegian powerhouse Rosenborg on Thursday.According to the well informed Scouts In Attendance, a Leeds United scout was among the 21,479 spectators at the Estadio Municipal de Anoeta (Donostia-...
Iheanacho Targets Win Against Zambia : We Are Top But It's Not Over Yet
Published: September 16, 2017
Leicester City number eight Kelechi Iheanacho is aware that the Super Eagles need to beat Zambia in their next competitive match to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Despite concerns about his fitness, the ex-Manchester City striker came off the bench in the two matches against Cameroon earlier this month and go...
Arsenal 1 Leicester 0 PL2: Akpom Sparkles, Ndukwu Starts, No Debut For Habib
Published: September 16, 2017
Arsenal have twelve points from their first five matches in the Premier League 2 following their 1-0 win over Leicester City at Meadow Park (Borehamwood) on Friday night.A day after Akpom was included in the Gunners' match day squad for the Europa League game versus Cologne, the former England U21 international made th...
Manchester United Battling Arsenal For Scottish Wonderkid
Published: September 16, 2017
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Hamilton Academical wonderkid Ronan Hughes, ahead of the reopening of the transfer window.According to the online edition of Daily Record , Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton and Crystal Palace have all been keeping a close eye on the midfielder.The 18-year-old became the youngest...
Nigerian Exports : Ibe Assists, Ogbene Scores, Dennis Back, Friday Benched
Published: September 16, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in matches across Europe on Friday, September 15.Jordon Ibe made the difference after coming off the bench in the 65th minute as Bournemouth came from behind to beat Brighton & Hove 2-1. The winger provided two assists in the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium....
Jordon Ibe Praised For His Moment Of Magic Vs Brighton
Published: September 16, 2017
Jordon Ibe has earned praised from manager Eddie Howe for his performance in Bournemouth's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove in the Premier League on Friday night.The former England U21 international of Nigerian descent hopped off the bench in the 65th minute with the Cherries trailing by one goal and he made the difference...
Arsenal's Best Goal At Chelsea : Nwankwo Kanu Leads The Poll
Published: September 15, 2017
The official website of Arsenal has asked fans to pick their best goal scored by an Arsenal player at Chelsea ahead of Sunday afternoon’s London derby at Stamford Bridge.Nwankwo Kanu is among the five players nominated alongside Silvinho, Nigel Winterburn, Patrick Vieira and Andre Santos.The former Nigeria in...
Edo State Governor Throws Gates Open For Nigeria Vs Tanzania WCQ
Published: September 15, 2017
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has decided to throw open the gates of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to supporters expected to throng the arena for the first leg of the 2018 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Tanzania on Saturday.The decision was guided by the desire to attract more supporters t...
Odion Ighalo Outshines Captain Mikel In Chinese Super League
Published: September 15, 2017
Odion Ighalo took his tally for the season to twelve goals after finding the net in Changchun Yatai's 5-1 hammering of Tianjin Teda at the Tianjin Olympic Center Stadium on Friday afternoon.With only six rounds left before the end of the season, the future of Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel might be hot topic when ...
Leicester City's Ndidi Is The Top Tackler In The Premier League Ahead Of Kante, Matic
Published: September 15, 2017
Leicester City Young Player of the Year Wilfred Ndidi is the joint-top tackler in the English Premier League after the opening four matches, according to the official website of the Premier League.The Nigeria international has clocked up more tackles than Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic, who is Manche...
Chelsea Loanee Aina Determined To Bounce Back After Fulham, Derby Losses
Published: September 15, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina is confident that Hull City will return to winning ways when they take on Sunderland in the EFL Championship on Saturday.Leonid Slutsky's men were thrashed 5-0 by Derby County a week ago and suffered another defeat at the hands of Fulham on Wednesday, but Aina hopes the Tigers will pick up...
Kelechi Iheanacho : I'm Not Happy When I'm Not Scoring
Published: September 15, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho reckons that he is now in tip-top condition after playing for Leicester City U23s in their 3-1 win over West Ham in the Premier League 2 on Monday, September 11.The Nigeria international will be hoping to make the match day squad when the first team make the trip to the John Smith’s Stadium, where t...