Victor Anichebe Remains The Youngest Nigerian Player To Score In Premier League, Hails Iheanacho
Published: September 13, 2015
West Brom striker Victor Anichebe has jumped on the bandwagon in support of Manchester City starlet Kelechi Iheanacho after the teenager opened his account for the English Premier League vice - champions on Saturday.The former Evertonian also had kind words for Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo, whose 59th minute strik...
Samir Nasri, Fernandinho Sing Praises Of Manchester City Teammate Kelechi Iheanacho
Published: September 13, 2015
More Manchester City players have paid tribute to Kelechi Iheanacho for scoring his first goal for the Etihad outfit on Saturday.The Nigeria youth international became the third youngest player to score for The Citizens in the Premier League after Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge, when he hit target in the 90th minu...
Mourning Uche Ikpeazu Dedicates Third League Goal To Granddad
Published: September 13, 2015
Watford loanee Uche Ikpeazu has dedicated his third league goal of the season in Port Vale colours to his grandfather who passed away earlier this month.The Anglo - Nigerian scored a dramatic winner for The Valiants right at the death in their hard fought 3 - 2 victory against Wigan Athletic at Vale Park (Stoke...
Aguero, Yaya Toure, David Silva And Raheem Sterling Lavish Praise On Iheanacho
Published: September 12, 2015
Manchester City stars took to social media to congratulate Kelechi Iheanacho for scoring the match - winner in their 1 - 0 victory over Crystal Palace.The Nigeria youth international was the hero for The Citizens, coming off the bench to score in the 90th minute and not only did that goal give City the maximum points, ...
Kelechi Iheanacho Announces Arrival On World Stage With Maiden Goal For Manchester City
Published: September 12, 2015
Kelechi Iheanacho hopped off the bench to score the game - winner for Manchester City in their 1 - 0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League.On 89 minutes and with the game between the early season pacesetters heading for a draw, the Nigeria youth international replaced Ivor...
Arsenal Striker Alex Iwobi Opens Season Account
Published: September 12, 2015
Alex Iwobi opened his account for the season as Arsenal u21s beat Newcastle United U21s 2 - 1 in the U21 Premier League Division 2 on Friday night to maintain their 100 percent start to the new season.After a goalless first half, the 19 - year - old finally broke the deadlock 13 minutes from time before Mavididi gave t...
Odion Ighalo Pleased To Extend Watford Stay
Published: September 12, 2015
Odion Ighalo has expressed his happiness at signing on the dotted line to extend his contract with Premier League newcomers Watford.The 26 - year - old and his intermediaries turned down a huge offer from Chinese club Hebei China Fortune in July and he has now been rewarded by The Hornets for showing his loyalty plus h...
Kelechi Iheanacho Eager To Get More Game Time With Manchester City
Published: September 10, 2015
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho is eager to get more playing opportunities in the Premier League after making his official debut against Watford before the international break.Everything is pointing to the fact that the Flying Eagles star will at least make coach Manuel Pellegrini’s 18 - man squad when ...
Nathan Oduwa Shows His Appreciation To Rangers Faithful
Published: September 07, 2015
Tottenham Hotspur forward Nathan Oduwa was loaned to Scottish side Rangers in August to gain valuable experience and the Anglo - Nigerian has continued to excel for the Ibrox side.The England youth international was pleased to pick up the man of the match accolade against Raith Rovers last weekend and took to social me...
Wenger Includes Alex Iwobi In Arsenal Champions League Squad
Published: September 02, 2015
For the second straight season, Arsenal manager , Arsene Wenger has named Nigeria target Alex Iwobi in his 32 - player roster for the UEFA Champions League.But England youth international Chuba Akpom has been omitted by the Frenchman, as expected, as he will spend the whole of this season on loan at Hull City.Though Iw...
Uche Ikpeazu Happy To Score Game - Winner Vs Carlisle United
Published: September 02, 2015
Uche Ikpeazu netted his third goal of the season in all competitions on Tuesday night as Port Vale beat Carlisle United 1 - 0 in the Football League Trophy. The Anglo - Nigerian, who is on loan at Port Vale from Watford until January, netted the match  - winner on the hour mark before he was replaced four minutes ...
Chuba Akpom Withdraws From England Squad
Published: August 31, 2015
Arsenal loanee Chuba Akpom will have to wait to make his debut for the England Under 21s after his late withdrawal from the squad as a result of injury. Last week, the 19 - year - old was among the four Anglo - Nigerian players selected by manager Gareth Southgate for a friendly against USA and a Euro qualifier agains...
Chelsea Loanee Dominic Solanke Scores First Professional Goal
Published: August 30, 2015
Both Abiola Dauda and Dominic Solanke were on target for Vitesse as they posted their second win of the season, thrashing Bartholomew Ogbeche’s Cambuur  4 -1 on game week four in the Eredivisie.The Swedish - Nigerian forward Abiola Dauda was the first to get on the score - sheet, scoring in the 32nd minute t...
Alex Iwobi Delighted Arsenal Kept 100 Percent Record Intact
Published: August 29, 2015
Arsenal Under 21s striker Alex Iwobi was delighted that the young Gunners kept their 100 percent record in the Under 21 Premier League Division 2 intact after thrashing West Ham 5 - 0 on Friday night in their third game of this season.The Dream Team VI target was named in the starting line-up for the third time this te...
Kelechi Iheanacho Poised For Manchester City Debut
Published: August 28, 2015
With Ivory Coast international Wilfried Bony definitely out of the Manchester City squad for their Premier League clash against Watford due to injury,  Kelechi Iheanacho is expected to be the main beneficiary.The Citizens coach Manuel Pellegrini confirmed as much in his pre - match conference, stating that the Fly...