Iheanacho, Iwobi, Ighalo, Mikel Know Premier League Opponents On Opening Day Of The Season
Published: June 15, 2016
The Premier League announced the schedule for the 2016-2017 campaign on Wednesday morning, and there are some interesting matchups involving players of Nigerian descent on the opening day, August 13, 2016.If Alex Iwobi is not with the Olympic squad in Brazil, he will welcome England youth internationals Jordon Ibe and ...
Ighalo Goal Vs Everton Selected Among Top Five Opening Day Goals By Watford
Published: June 15, 2016
Odion Ighalo’s goal against Everton in the 83rd minute on the opening day of the 2015-2016 season has been picked among the top five best opening day goals. Ahead of the release of the Premier League fixtures for next season, the official website of the Hornets selected the most eye-catching goals scored by the p...
Emmanuel Adebayor In Search Of New Club After Release From Crystal Palace
Published: June 14, 2016
Crystal Palace have confirmed via their official webpage that the Togolese striker of Nigerian descent Emmanuel Adebayor has been released by the club. Thus, the former Arsenal frontman will not be offered a new deal when the previous agreement between club and player expires at the end of this month, June 30.Adebayor ...
Nigerian-Born Whizkid Adekanye, Awoniyi, Ejaria Retained By Liverpool
Published: June 10, 2016
As many as six players of Nigerian descent have been retained by Liverpool ahead of the 2016-2017 season.Taiwo Awoniyi was immediately farmed out on loan to FSV Frankfurt soon after he joined the Reds, but he is in the frame to play for his parent club next term, subject to a successful work permit application.The Nige...
Iwobi, Akpom, Eyoma & Tolaji Bola Remain At Arsenal
Published: June 10, 2016
English Premier League side Arsenal have submitted their retained and released  list to the Premier League.The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has recommended that four players of Nigerian descent will remain at the club ahead of the start of pre-season training. They include Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi, England...
Dele Alli Wonder Goal Vs Crystal Palace Wins Spurs Goal Of The Season Award
Published: June 03, 2016
England rising star Dele Alli has won Tottenham Hotspur’s  Under Armour Goal of the Season award for the 2015-2016 campaign.The 20-year-old’s strike against Crystal Palace topped the poll ahead of Harry Kane’s effort versus Arsenal, while his goal against Leicester City on August 22 came third.De...
Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Heading To France With England For Euros
Published: May 31, 2016
Two players of Nigerian descent are set to feature for England at the 2016 European Championship, with manager Roy Hodgson naming both in the 23-man roster for the tournament in France.Midfielders Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur) and Ross Barkley (Everton) were named in the 26-player provisional squad and their seats on t...
England Rising Star Dele Alli Learning The Trade From Denmark Star Christian Eriksen
Published: May 30, 2016
Dele Alli has looked back on the 2015-2016 season and reckons that his game improved tremendously as a result of playing alongside Denmark star Christian Eriksen in Tottenham Hotspur’s midfield.On a personal level, the highlight of Alli’s season was being named the PFA Young Player of the Year after notchin...
Chuba Akpom Drops Strong Hint He Is Returning To Arsenal
Published: May 29, 2016
England U21 international Chuba Akpom has bid an emotional farewell to Hull City, having helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League. And in a social media post, the Arsenal loanee has strongly hinted that he will not be extending his contract with the Tigers after joining the club at the start of the 2015-201...
Dream Team VI Target Ola Adeyemo Eyes First Team Shirt At Watford
Published: May 28, 2016
Ola Adeyemo has assessed his performance for Watford in the recently concluded season and is looking to break into the first-team squad ahead of the 2016-17 campaign.The 21-year-old joined the Hornets in March following a successful trial with the U21 team, penning a deal that will keep him at The Vic until June 30, 20...
West Ham Defender Ogbonna Included In Italy Provisional Roster For Euro 2016
Published: May 23, 2016
West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has been included in Italy’s provisional roster for the upcoming European Championship in France.The 28-year-old is part of a 30-man squad named by manager Antonio Conte and will compete with his former Juventus teammates Andrea Barzagli , Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini fo...
West Ham Stopper Ogbonna Still Reminiscing About His Goal Against Liverpool
Published: May 19, 2016
Italy international Angelo Ogbonna has reflected on his first season in the English Premier League with West Ham and reckons that the Londoners can improve next term.The highlight of his season was netting a stoppage time winner against Liverpool in an Emirates FA Cup replay at the Boleyn Ground in February. “I&r...
Iheanacho Wins Three Gongs At Manchester City Alternative End of Season Awards
Published: May 18, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho has been recognized for his outstanding contribution to Manchester City over the course of the 2015-2016 season, with the official website of the Citizens handing him three awards at their informal Alternative End of Season awards.The Nigeria international picked up the Best Fluke Goal award for his s...
Chelsea Congratulate Hot Prospect Fikayo Tomori For Debuting Against Leicester City
Published: May 18, 2016
English Premier League side Chelsea have sent a congratulatory message to Fikayo Tomori after debuting for the Londoners on the final day of the season against Leicester City.The 18-year-old was eventually given his first-team bow after making the bench against Liverpool, on the back of his imperious displays for the B...
Liverpool Winger Ibe Reflects On Wonder Goal Against West Brom
Published: May 16, 2016
England U21 international Jordon Ibe believes his fine individual goal against West Brom on the final day of the season will boost his confidence next term.The winger ran half of the length of the pitch before firing past the Baggies netminder Ben Foster in the 23rd minute.“Getting past the full-back, I was fortu...