Nigerian Striker Pushing For First Team Recognition After Scoring Hat-Trick For Arsenal U18
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun continues to enhance his reputation after scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal U18s beat Reading 4-2 in an U18 Premier League fixture at Shenley Training Centre in Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon. Balogun gave the Gunners the lead in the 24th minute but the Royals were back on level te...
Anjorin Outshines Okocha As Chelsea U18s Hammer West Ham; Aina Not In Squad
Published: October 20, 2018
England U18 star of Nigerian descent, Faustino Anjorin, took his tally for the season to five goals in the league alone as Chelsea U18s hammered West Ham 5-0 on game week eight in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The box-to-box midfielder started for the young Blues, central defender Joshua Okocha was n...
Chelsea Trio Hazard, Willian, Pedro Block Moses From Playing Against Manchester United
Published: October 20, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses is no longer in contention to suit up for the third time in the Premier League this season when Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Blues manager Maurizio Sarri has made two changes to the side that thrashed Southampton 3-0 before the internatio...
Nigeria Coach Reveals The Exact Date He'll Announce Final AWCON Roster; 27 Players To Be Shown The Door
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigeria national women's football team coach, Thomas Dennerby, has revealed the exact date he will announce his final roster for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana. The Nigeria Football Federation announced a 48-woman provisional roster earlier in the week but twenty seven of the invited players will be ...
Official: Brazilian Rival For Two Nigerian Strikers At Watford WEF January 2020
Published: October 20, 2018
Premier League side Watford write on their official website that  they have reached agreement with Brazilian club Fluminense to sign exciting young talent João Pedro. A striker by trade, Pedro is expected to provide competition for Super Eagles star Isaac Success and Stefano Okaka if the duo remain at the Hornets....
Huddersfield Town Nigerian Star Undergoes Late Fitness Test Ahead Of Liverpool
Published: October 20, 2018
Huddersfield Town's Nigerian midfielder Philip Billing will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for the Terriers Premier League clash against Liverpool at The John Smith's Stadium on Saturday evening. The Denmark U21 international picked up an ankle injury while on international duty with the S...
Chelsea Vs Man Utd: Five Reasons Why Victor Moses' Chelsea Are Favorites
Published: October 20, 2018
Saturday lunchtime can't come soon enough for football neutrals and rightly so. Victor Moses has yet to start a game in the topflight so far this season and could make his third appearance of the season if he gets some minutes against the Red Devils. Given that he did not travel to Africa for international duties ...
Super Eagles First Choice Goalie Uzoho Posts Shutout On League Debut For Elche
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigeria international Francis Uzoho finally made his league debut for Elche as they recorded a 2-0 win over Malaga on game week ten in the Segunda División on Friday evening. The Deportivo de La Coruña loanee was preferred in goal ahead of the experienced José Juan, who had started Elche's first nine games in the...
Ipswich Town Wonderkid Chooses To Represent Australia Over Nigeria
Published: October 19, 2018
Ipswich Town teenage sensation Ben Folami has chosen to represent Australia over Nigeria at international level. Born in Sydney, Australia to a Nigerian father, the 19-year-old striker is eligible for either countries but has revealed that he is committed to the Asian Football Confederation powerhouse. Folami has...
Terry G Tips Moses's Chelsea To Edge Battle Against Man United; Won't Force Son At Chelsea To Choose Nigeria
Published: October 19, 2018
Ahead of the grudge Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Nigerian music sensation, Gabriel Oche Amanyi known with the stage name 'Terry G' believes hosts Chelsea parading Nigeria's Victor Moses will claim all three points. Jose Mourinho's United have not won at S...
Liverpool U23 Coach Has An Update On Injury Suffered By Nigerian Winger Against Napoli
Published: October 19, 2018
Nigerian-born winger Bobby Adekanye has been rated as 'touch and go' for Liverpool's next match in the Premier League 2 against Derby County U23 on Sunday, October 21. The out-of-favor Netherlands youth-teamer had to come off nine minutes before half time in Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Napoli in the UEFA Youth League ...
Flying Eagles Assistant Coach To Earn N52.8M In 2-Year Deal With Plateau United
Published: October 19, 2018
Nigeria Professional Football League side Plateau United have unveiled former Akwa United boss, Abdul Maikaba as their new manager ahead of the new season. Maikaba, who is the assistant manager of Nigeria's U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, was offered a two-year deal with an option of a third based on performan...
Tottenham Boss Watches On As Nigerian Defender Sparkles Against Leicester City U23s
Published: October 19, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is aware of the qualities of the dual eligible English-Nigerian starlet Timothy Eyoma, having named him in the squad for the tour of United States for pre-season training. According to Football.London's Spurs correspondent, Alasdair Gold, Mauricio Pochettino and Ryan Mason ...
Everton Loanee Henry All But Ruled Out Of AFCON Qualifier Against South Africa
Published: October 19, 2018
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru might not be called up to the Nigeria National Team for their crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa in Johannesburg next month. Galatasaray have reported on their official website that the striker suffered an in injury while on international duty with the Super Ea...
'We Remember What South Africa Did To Us In Uyo' - Revenge On Ahmed Musa's Mind Ahead Of Showdown In Soccer City
Published: October 19, 2018
Al-Nassr striker Ahmed Musa still harbors hard feelings ahead of the national team's crucial Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the FNB Stadium (Johannesburg) on November 17. The Nigeria number 7 would love to get revenge when the Super Eagles return to Africa Cup of Nations qualifying action as...