TEN Nigerian Young Stars Called Up To England Youth Teams, As U20 Squad Named
Published: August 25, 2016
As many as ten Nigerian talents could represent the England youth teams next month, with Under-20s manager Aidy Boothroyd handing call-ups to four players for next month’s high-profile international friendly against Brazil in Kidderminster.Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Tammy Abraham ...
Iorfa, Solanke In Line To Face Real Madrid Whizkid Odegaard, Make England U21 Squad
Published: August 25, 2016
Gareth Southgate has named two players of Nigerian descent in his 24-man squad for the upcoming UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier against Norway.Dominic Iorfa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) are in line to feature against the Scandinavians at the Colchester Community Stadium, having made ...
Dad Hints Iheanacho Pulled His Muscle As Man City Striker Plays Down Injury
Published: August 25, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho’s father, James Iheanacho, has strongly hinted that the Manchester City talent pulled a muscle in Wednesday night’s Champions League tie against Steaua Bucharest.In the closing minutes of the encounter at the Etihad Stadium, the Super Eagle was stretchered off after picking up an injury.Ja...
Victor Moses Ready To Walk The Walk For Chelsea Coach
Published: August 25, 2016
Victor Moses has vowed to repay the faith shown in him by coach Antonio Conte after being involved in all three matches contested by Chelsea in the new season, including Tuesday’s Cup clash with Bristol Rovers. The Nigeria international has spent three years away from Stamford Bridge, playing on loan at Liverpool...
Nigerian Defender Floating After Making Competitive Debut For Chelsea
Published: August 25, 2016
Nigerian defender Ola Aina has expressed his happiness at making his competitive debut for Chelsea in their Football League Cup clash against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old was thrown into the starting XI and impressed until the 77th minute when he had to be replaced after picking up an injury. “...
Done Deal : Ex-Arsenal Target Onduku Joins Moroccan Club RS Berkane
Published: August 24, 2016
Moroccan top-flight club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane have completed the signing of out-of-favour Nigeria international Gomo Onduku on undisclosed terms. The 22-year-old has been offered a contract by RS Berkane following a successful trial.Gomo Onduku had penned a preliminary contract with Wydad Casablanca this sum...
Injured Man City Striker Iheanacho Doubtful For Tanzania Game
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Nigeria’s final African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania in Uyo next weekend after picking up an injury in Manchester City’s Champions League game with Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday night.In his first start under manager Pep Guardiola, the Nigeria internat...
Iheanacho Makes First-Ever Start In Champions League; Adarabioyo On The Bench
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho will make his first-ever start in the UEFA Champions League in Wednesday night’s play-off tie between his team, Manchester City, and Romanian powerhouse Steaua Bucharest.Manager Pep Guardiola has named the Nigeria international in the starting line-up while England youth-teamer Tosin Adarabioyo ...
Victor Moses Pleased His Goal Helped Chelsea Qualify For Third Round
Published: August 24, 2016
Nigeria international Victor Moses was pleased after netting his first goal for Chelsea in over three years in Tuesday night’s Cup clash against Bristol Rovers. Prior to the game at Stamford Bridge, the winger had not found the back of the net for the Blues since May 2, 2013 when he hit target in the 52nd minute...
Chelsea Boss Hints Talented Nigerian Defender Ola Aina Will Get More Game Time
Published: August 24, 2016
Chelsea coach Antonio Conte has hinted that Nigerian defender Ola Aina will get more playing opportunities this term.The 19-year-old fullback made his first-ever appearance for Chelsea in their hard fought 3-2 win over Bristol Rovers in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night, and had to be substituted in the 78 minut...
Nigerian Exports: Moses, Ighalo, Akpan, Abraham, Adekugbe Score; Osadebe Shines; Shodipo, Osayi-Samuel Feature; Aina Debuts
Published: August 23, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Football League Cup on Tuesday night.At Selhurst Park (London), Crystal Palace beat Bright Osayi-Samuel’s Blackpool 2-0, with the teenage winger in action for the last 20 minutes. The Eagles striker Freddie Ladapo did not make the 18-man squad.Que...
Chelsea Star Victor Moses Tells Nigerians To Be Proud Of Achievement Of Mikel
Published: August 23, 2016
Victor Moses says he is proud of the achievement of Chelsea teammate and Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel at the Olympic Games. If we are to believe reports back home, the winger was one of the experienced players that was considered to beef up the Dream Team squad by manager Samson Siasia before he announced his provisi...
Versatile Nigerian Defender Toby Omole Fulfilling His Talents At Arsenal
Published: August 23, 2016
Defender Toby Omole is progressing well in his development at English Premier League club Arsenal .Raised in the United Kingdom, Omole is eligible to represent the Nigerian teams, so a lot of Nigerians back home are monitoring his progress at the Emirates. The teenager is primarily a central defender but has proved tha...
Nigerian Whizkid Tosin Kehinde Inching Closer To Manchester United Debut
Published: August 23, 2016
Nigerian-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde will fancy his chances of breaking into the first team of Manchester United in the not too distant future. The 18-year-old is widely regarded as one of the top talents at Old Trafford and impressed at pre-season training with Manchester United Reserves, so much so that eyebrows we...
Nigeria U23 Players Cost A Total Of 29.05 Million Euros; Chelsea Star Mikel Is Most Expensive
Published: August 23, 2016
The 18 players that represented Nigeria at the 2016 Olympic Games cost €29.05 million in total , according to the experts at the authoritative German website transfermarkt.As you would expect, the most expensive player in the Nigerian squad is Team Nigeria captain and Chelsea star John Obi Mikel, who is valued at ...