Iwobi joint top dribbler in Everton's 1-0 win vs Southampton after entering game as sub in 87th minute
Published: March 02, 2021
Everton registered a hard-fought 1-0 win against Southampton at Goodison Park on Monday night with two Hale End Academy products of Nigerian descent entering the game as substitutes. While Nathan Tella was introduced in the 63rd minute, Alex Iwobi came off the bench in the 87th minute, replacing André Gomes in a ta...
Anjorin bags assist in first game of 2021 for Chelsea U23; Leicester's Odunze faces former club
Published: March 02, 2021
Faustino Anjorin was impressive in his first game of 2021 for Chelsea U23s as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Leicester City in a Premier League 2 clash on Monday night. The England youth international of Nigerian descent has been part of the first team bubble since the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as coach of the S...
Atlanta United block Nigerian-born left-back from attending United States U23 training camp
Published: March 01, 2021
Atlanta United have blocked Nigerian-born defender George Bello from attending a United States U23 training camp ahead of the Concacaf Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico.  The left-back was named in the 31-man group announced by the United States Soccer Federation on Monday but the offici...
Former Man Utd star Ighalo scores two headed goals vs Damac, third goal chalked off for offside
Published: March 01, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo scored a first half brace as Al-Shabab defeated Damac 2-1 in a Saudi Arabian Professional League match at the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium (Abha) on Monday afternoon. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer opened the scoring when he powered a downwa...
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen rated as doubtful for Napoli's trip to Sassuolo
Published: March 01, 2021
Victor Osimhen is reportedly still on the mend and has been rated as doubtful for Napoli's upcoming Serie A clash against Sassuolo at Città del Tricolore (Reggio nell'Emilia). La Repubblica via Football Italia says the Nigeria national teamer will not travel with Napoli to the Mapei Stadium, as he still struggles a...
Dad reveals Chelsea goalkeeper Adegoke wants to play for Nigeria; dismisses fabricated report
Published: March 01, 2021
Tony Fatai Adegoke has moved quickly to dismiss fabricated reports in the local press that claimed that his son, Chelsea goalkeeper Prince Adegoke, shunned the Golden Eaglets training camp in 2019 because of the behavior of some officials. Adegoke Senior has reiterated that the promising glovesman could not attend ...
Villarreal coach Emery praises Chukwueze after Man of the Match display against Atletico de Madrid
Published: March 01, 2021
Villarreal coach Unai Emery has praised Samuel Chukwueze for his performance despite his side's 2-0 loss to La Liga table-toppers Atlético de Madrid at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday night. Chukwueze, who made his first La Liga start of 2021, was named the King of the Match ahead of Atlético de Madrid stars...
Real Madrid star reacts to Musiala's decision to choose Germany over Nigeria, England
Published: March 01, 2021
Real Madrid attacking midfielder Toni Kroos is delighted about the decision of Bayern Munich super talent Jamal Musiala to commit his international future to Germany over England and Nigeria. This month, the Chelsea academy product could make his senior debut for the four-time world champions and could be playing al...
What Tottenham striker Etete said after scoring against Blackburn Rovers in Premier League 2
Published: March 01, 2021
Kion Etete helped Tottenham Hotspur extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League 2 to six matches after earning a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Hotspur Way last Friday. The Anglo-Nigerian striker has been in brilliant form in 2021 and his first half goal against Rovers saw him take his tally to...
Chelsea loanee Moses names Conte among top six coaches he has worked with, snubs Mourinho
Published: March 01, 2021
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses overlooked Jose Mourinho as he namechecked the top six coaches he has worked with in his career. In his second spell as Chelsea manager, Mourinho sanctioned the loan of Moses to Liverpool, the first of three loan spells while the Portuguese super coach was in charge at the ...
Fulham academy product Adebayo named in EFL TOTW after goal and assist for Luton Town
Published: March 01, 2021
Fulham academy product Elijah Adebayo has been recognized for his outstanding display this past weekend with the English Football League naming the striker in its Team of the Week powered by Whoscored.com ratings. The lanky striker was the star of the show as Luton Town fought back from two goals down to win a five-...
Chukwueze named King of the Match despite Villarreal's loss to Atletico de Madrid
Published: March 01, 2021
Unai Emery's Villarreal are still without a win after seven La Liga matches following their 2-0 loss to table-toppers Atlético de Madrid at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday night. Making his first La Liga start of this calendar year, Samuel Chukwueze was astonishingly named King of the Match despite the Yellow ...
17-year-old Danish-Nigerian midfielder scores first goal of the season for FC Nordsjaelland
Published: February 28, 2021
Denmark youth international of Nigerian parentage, Tochi Chukwuani scored his first goal of the season as FC Nordsjaelland and Aalborg shared the spoils with a 2-2 draw at the Right to Dream Park on Sunday afternoon. Five minutes in, Nordsjaelland were off to a terrific start thanks to Chukwuani who slotted home fro...
What Leicester boss said about Iheanacho's missed chance in closing minutes vs Arsenal
Published: February 28, 2021
Leicester City's Champions League dream suffered a blow following their 3-1 loss to Arsenal at the King Power Stadium despite taking an early lead through Youri Tielemans. The Foxes were hoping for a turnaround after Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe scored to give the Gunners a two-goal lead seven minutes after the res...
Scott Parker reveals exactly why Chelsea product Aina was substituted at half-time vs Crystal Palace
Published: February 28, 2021
Fulham extended their unbeaten run to five matches in the Premier League after they were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.  Nigeria international Josh Maja had at least two chances to win the game for the Cottagers in the second half but his effort either went wide or was...