Photo: Balogun in attendance at Emirates Stadium as Arsenal lose to Everton amid protest by fans
Published: April 23, 2021
American-born Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun surprisingly missed out on the matchday 20 as Arsenal were beaten 1-0 by Everton in a Premier League match on Friday night. The England U20 international had been a candidate to be included on the matchday roster, with strikers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alex Lacaze...
Two great goals from Anglo-Nigerian striker help Manchester United beat Chelsea U23s
Published: April 23, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian starlet Shola Shoretire scored two exceptional goals as Manchester United came from behind to defeat Chelsea 4-2 in a Premier League 2 match at the Leigh Sports Village Stadium in Greater Manchester on Friday evening.  The visitors were quick off the blocks as Peart-Harris gave them the lead in the six...
'One of the best offensive midfielders I've ever seen' - Rohr confirms talks with Crystal Palace's Eze
Published: April 23, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he is in talks with Eberechi Eze over committing his international future to Nigeria and had nothing but praise for the Crystal Palace star, saying he is one of the finest players in his position in the English Premier League. Eze trained with the Super Eagles before a cancel...
Rohr explains why Reading playmaker Olise wasn't handed late Nigeria call-up for AFCONQ last month
Published: April 23, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has claimed that Reading playmaker Michael Olise was not handed a late call-up for the national team's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches last month due to international travel restrictions in response to the coronavirus crisis. Having said that, British-based players such as Ever...
'It's good to see' - Arsenal captain delighted with progress of ex-Gunner Iwobi at Everton
Published: April 23, 2021
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is delighted with the progress Alex Iwobi has made at Premier League rivals Everton. The Nigeria international could be involved in some capacity when the Gunners face off with the Toffees in a Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Iwobi was on the books...
24-goal striker Umar Sadiq is second most used player by Almeria coach in LaLiga 2
Published: April 23, 2021
2016 Rio Olympics bronze medalist Umar Sadiq is the second most used played by Almeria coach José Manuel Gomes in the Spanish Segunda Division this season. It will be recalled that Sadiq was named in the Nigeria squad for last month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with the Republic of Benin and Lesotho,...
Iwobi reveals he was the only England youth-teamer not offered pro deal straightaway by Arsenal
Published: April 23, 2021
Everton winger Alex Iwobi has detailed his struggles getting a professional contract during his time with Arsenal. The Nigeria international, who represented England at youth level, has claimed that he was the only Young Lion not offered a professional contract as part of his scholarship deal. Iwobi was amazed by...
Dangote suffers huge blow as Arsenal director Josh Kroenke insists club is not for sale
Published: April 23, 2021
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has suffered a huge blow in his bid to buy Arsenal, with club director Josh Kroenke, the son of Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke, revealing that they have no plans to sell the club. Josh Kroenke made the disclosure as he addressed the fans on Thursday in the wake of the European Super L...
'Iheanacho gave us a hard time' - West Brom boss Allardyce after defeat to Leicester City
Published: April 23, 2021
Leicester City have moved four points clear in third place in the Premier League standings after thrashing relegation-threatened West Brom at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Three goals in thirteen first half minutes from Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans and Kelechi Iheanacho secured victory for the Foxes who put ...
Napoli striker Osimhen continues his resurgence with fourth goal in eight games
Published: April 22, 2021
Victor Osimhen continued his resurgence as Napoli thrashed Lazio 5-2 at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium on Thursday night. Having struggled to deliver in the first five months of the season due to a combination of injuries and loss of form, the Nigeria international extended his rich vein of form by getting on t...
Vardy explains why he's not surprised by Iheanacho's form as Nigeria striker sets new personal record
Published: April 22, 2021
West Brom's resurgence proved to be short-lived after they were thrashed 3-0 by Leicester City in a Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium on Thursday night. Champions League football is very much on the horizon for Brendan Rodgers' side next season as they have gone four points clear in the table in the race...
'Fantastic player' - Ex-Liverpool star Heskey eats his words on Leicester striker Iheanacho
Published: April 22, 2021
Just like last season, Leicester City find themselves in the mix for the top four and continue their hunt for a Champions League spot with an important game against West Brom on Thursday.  West Brom are looking to make it three wins on the spin, after getting maximum points against Chelsea and Southampton, giving them...
Chukwueze namechecks three good La Liga prospects including Barcelona's Fati; Cazorla most talented
Published: April 22, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze has picked Sevilla loanee Bryan Gil, Barcelona's Ansu Fati and Villarreal's Yeremi Pino as the three La Liga prospects to keep an eye on. The Nigeria international, winner of the bronze boot at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, burst into the scene as a teenager under manager Javier Calleja in the 2018-2...
Man City's Win Over Aston Villa Hands Guardiola's Side EPL Title Hopes
Published: April 22, 2021
The race for the 2020 /2021 English Premier League title and European spots is heating up.The latest odds for the Premier League indicate that Man City is heavily favored to win this season. They are currently listed at -10000 (via Sportsbettingdime)City's dominance continues in the wake of Manchester United's resurgen...
Photo : Balogun trains with Arsenal first team final workout before visit of Everton
Published: April 22, 2021
American-Anglo-Nigerian frontman Folarin Balogun is in line to be included in Arsenal's matchday squad for Friday's Premier League meeting with Everton at the Emirates Stadium in London. The Gunners have uploaded a video of their final workout held at London Colney on Thursday, with the Hale End Academy product spo...