Ex-Arsenal Winger Scores Brilliant Solo Goal After Running From Inside His Own Half
Published: May 06, 2017
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Nathan Tella scored one of the best goals of his career but turned from hero to villain as Southampton lost 4-2 to Manchester City in Premier League 2 on Friday.The exciting winger opened the scoring at the Academy Stadium when he ran from inside his own half, skipping past some City defende...
Chelsea, Man Utd, Man City Scout Nigerian Midfielder At Torneo Delle Nazioni
Published: May 06, 2017
Top scouts from English Premier League teams attended the Torneo Delle Nazioni that ended in Gradisca d’Isonzo, Italy on Monday, May 1, according to reports.Chelsea, along with Manchester United, Manchester City and Leicester City, sent their scouts to monitor at close quarters some of best young players in world foo...
Spurs Defender Eyoma Sparkles As England Beat Norway In U17 Euro
Published: May 04, 2017
England U17s began their UEFA U17 European Championship campaign on a winning note after coming from behind to beat Norway 3-1 at Velika Gorika on Thursday.Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma put in a full shift for the Young Lions and was impressive.The Scandinavians took the lead in the eight...
Exclusive: Real Reason Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Was Not In Squad For Last League Game
Published: May 03, 2017
Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali was not involved in MVV Maastricht's 3-1 loss to FC Volendam last Friday at the Kras Stadium.The official word from the coach of MVV, Ron Elsen, was that the Nigeria U20 skipper was rested after complaining of fatigue, but a source close to the attacking midfielder has informed this websi...
Chelsea Offer Nigerian Whizkid New Deal Worth N1.3 Billion Per Season After Breaking Record
Published: May 03, 2017
English Premier League side Chelsea are keen to tie down England U21 international of Nigerian heritage Tammy Abraham to a new deal.The London Evening Standard has now revealed that The Blues will offer the prolific striker a new contract worth £50,000-a-week (approximately N1.3 billion per season in Nigerian currency...
Arsenal Rising Star Iwobi : I Have A Long Way To Go In My Career & Things To Prove
Published: May 03, 2017
Alex Iwobi was pleasantly surprised to see the redeveloped Hale End Academy for the first time. The Nigeria international graduated from the academy, along with his good pal Chuba Akpom, and was rewarded for his efforts with the U23s when he made his debut for the first team against Sheffield Wednesday in October 2015....
Iwobi Begged Wenger To Allow Him Play For Arsenal U23s?
Published: May 02, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi asked Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to allow him play for the development team of Arsenal following his recent lack of first-team opportunities. The Hale End Academy product was a surprise inclusion in the starting XI when the U23s tackled Reading in Premier League 2 on April 10, and it...
Alli Scores, Iwobi Benched As Arsenal Lose Last North London Derby To Spurs At White Hart Lane
Published: April 30, 2017
Arsenal have a lot of work to do to finish in the top four positions in the Premier League after losing 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in their final game at White Hart Lane on Sunday evening.While Spurs number 20 of Nigerian descent Dele Alli was involved for 90 minutes before he subbed out, Super Eagles attacking midfielde...
Victor Moses And Chelsea Heading For The Title After Winning Battle Of The Blues
Published: April 30, 2017
Antonio Conte’s Chelsea took a significant step towards winning the Premier League title following their 3-0 victory over Everton, with two former England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Victor Moses and Ross Barkley on parade at Goodison Park.The first half started in glittering fashion with two moments in ...
Boxing Legend Foreman Backing Arsenal Fan Anthony Joshua To Beat Klitschko
Published: April 29, 2017
Boxing legend George Foreman is backing Arsenal fan Anthony Joshua to defeat Wladimir Klitschko when they do battle on Saturday night in front of 90,000 spectators at Wembley.The Watford-born Nigerian boxer is aiming to retain his IBF heavyweight title and the vacant WBA (Super) and IBO titles are also on the line.“I...
Chelsea Loanee Omeruo Shown First Straight Red Card Of His Pro Career
Published: April 29, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo was sent off in Alanyasspor's 3-0 loss to Kayserispor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday.The Chelsea loanee took the walk of shame in the 45th minute for a foul on Brazilian striker Welliton, who would have been in a clear goalscoring position if he had not been brought down by the Nigerian defender.Th...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Sparkles; Anichebe Goes Down; Ex-Gunner Kanu Injured; Young Stars Maja, Asoro & Fela Missing; Ibe Benched
Published: April 29, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 29.Hull City continued their fight to avoid the drop after playing out a goalless draw with Southampton at the St. Mary’ s Stadium.No Nigerian involved in this one, with the Tigers fullback Moses Odubajo still...
Super Eagles Legend Kanu Nominated For Best Arsenal Goal Scored At Tottenham
Published: April 28, 2017
Ahead of Arsenal\'s trip to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday for a crucial Premier League game, the official website of the Gunners has nominated five goals for the best goal at White Hart Lane.A strike from Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu made the shortlist along with efforts from Patrick Vieira, Tomas Rosicky, Mathieu Fl...
Return Of Jesus Keeps Iheanacho Out As Determined Man Utd Hold Man City
Published: April 27, 2017
Manchester United battled to a goalless draw in their Premier League encounter against neighbors Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night.The news for Nigerian fans is the absence of Super Eagles star Kelechi Iheanacho in City's match day squad, while Tosin Adarabioyo's snub wasn't surprising.In an engag...
Chelsea Boss Conte Runs The Rule Over Promising Nigerian Striker Ike Ugbo
Published: April 27, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was among the 5,000 onlookers that witnessed Chelsea win their fourth FA Youth Cup in a row following their 6-2 aggregate victory over Manchester City.Two Nigerian players that starred and scored in last season's final, Fikayo Tomori and Tammy Abraham, were invited to train with the Blues ...