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...
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...
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...
Chelsea In Talks With Hazard, Pedro And Courtois Over New Deals
Published: September 15, 2017
Chelsea have set the ball rolling in their bid to offer new contracts to three important members of their first team, according to reports.The Premier League champions are in discussions with Eden Hazard, Pedro and Thibaut Courtois over new contracts, according to Chelsea insider CarefreeYouth.Pedro and the Belgium goa...
Europa League Arsenal 3 Cologne 1: Iwobi Bags Assist, Akpom Makes Squad
Published: September 15, 2017
Arsenal made a winning start to their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday night, beating Bundesliga side Cologne 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium in London.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was handed his debut in the competition after manager Arsene Wenger named him in the starting line-up, while fellow Hale End Academy...
Manchester United Most Expensive Player Doubtful To Face Liverpool, CSKA
Published: September 14, 2017
France international Paul Pogba faces at least one month on the sidelines after suffering a hamstring injury in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Manuel Akanji's FC Basel on Tuesday night.And the midfielder's recovery could extend to six weeks, meaning he may be absent for both United and the French national team.Pogba ...
Bobby Adekanye Debuts For Liverpool In 4-0 Demolition Of Sevilla In UYL
Published: September 14, 2017
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye made his debut for Liverpool in the UEFA Youth League in their 4-0 demolition of Sevilla on Wednesday.The Netherlands youth-teamer entered into the fray in the 60th minute for his maiden appearance in the prestigious youth competition.Curtis Jones put the home side in front in the 23...
Moses Hails Chelsea Stars For Teaching Qarabag A Lesson in Champions League
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses was very pleased that Chelsea started their UEFA Champions League campaign with an excellent 6-0 win over Azerbaijani club Qarabag on Tuesday night, despite his omission from the starting line-up.Manager Antonio Conte had argued before yesterday's clash at Stamford Bridge that he had to rotate his squad; h...
Tottenham 4 Dortmund 0 UYL : Bennetts On The Mark, Eyoma Stars
Published: September 13, 2017
Three players of Nigerian descent made Tottenham Hotspur match day squad as they claimed a 4-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon.Whilst England youth internationals Keanan Bennetts and Timothy Eyoma started, Moroyin Omolabi was an unused substitute.Marcus Edwards fired Spurs int...
Victor Moses Given The Day Off By Manager Antonio Conte
Published: September 13, 2017
Nigeria international Victor Moses did not train with Chelsea's first team on Wednesday, September 13.According to Chelsea insider CarefreeYouth  Moses and other first-teamers were given the day off to enable them recharge their batteries after Tuesday's impressive 6-0 win over Qarabag.The Blues will resume training o...
Kelechi Nwakali Starts For VVV Venlo In 5-1 Loss To Monchengladbach
Published: September 13, 2017
Forty eight hours after netting on his debut for VVV Venlo, Kelechi Nwakali was in action for the Limburg based club in a friendly against German opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach.Manager Maurice Steijn decided to give a run-out to a number of players that were not named in the starting eleven in Sunday's clash again...
Why Victor Moses Was Benched Vs Qarabag? Chelsea Coach Explains
Published: September 13, 2017
Victor Moses could not make his fifth Champions League appearance for Chelsea in their 6-0 rout of Qarabag on Tuesday night, with new signing from Torino Davide Zappacosta getting the nod to start from manager Antonio Conte.The former Italy gaffer has provided reasons why he started Zappacosta instead of his preferred ...
Victor Moses Ready For His Fifth Champions League Appearance
Published: September 11, 2017
Victor Moses is ready to add to his appearances in the Champions League, although manager Antonio Conte hinted at Monday's press conference that he'll rotate his squad.If the Nigeria international is involved tomorrow against Group C outsiders Qarabag, it will be the right wing-back's fifth game in total for the Premie...
Tammy Abraham Speaks On Missed Chance Against Newcastle United
Published: September 11, 2017
Tammy Abraham has rued Swansea City's 1-0 loss to Newcastle United at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday evening.On 60 minutes, Abraham went close to adding to his two-goal tally for the Swans but Jamaal Lascelles made a goal-saving block to deny the Chelsea loanee, who had rounded goalkeeper Robert Elliot.''I had a great c...
Key Chelsea Midfielder To Undergo Fitness Test Ahead Of Champions League Tie
Published: September 11, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has hinted that new signing Danny Drinkwater will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League clash against Azerbaijani side Qarabag at Stamford Bridge.The Manchester United product watched proceedings from the bench as the Premier League champions beat the Foxes ...