Argentina Legend Riquelme Suggests : Super Eagles Can't Beat Argentina If Messi Is There
Published: January 25, 2018
For Juan Román Riquelme, Super Eagles players will be quaking in their boots when they face the Argentine national team with Lionel Messi at the 2018 World Cup.It is correct that the South Americans have the bragging rights over the African powerhouse in previous editions of the World Cup with wins in 1994, 2002, 2010...
Top Tackler Arsenal Vs Chelsea? Not Kante, Koscielny, Mustafi, Bakayoko But Iwobi
Published: January 25, 2018
Alex Iwobi excelled defensively and offensively in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea in the semifinal of the League Cup, so much so that he was rated the best player on the Emirates Stadium in one very important statistic.The Hale End Academy product had a game-high five tackles, one more than Laurent Koscielny and Tiemou...
How Victor Moses Rated In Chelsea's League Cup Loss To Arsenal
Published: January 25, 2018
Victor Moses recorded his 22nd appearance of the season in Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the semifinal of the League Cup on Wednesday night and put in an average performance.In the personal duel between two Nigeria internationals, Moses was second best, as Iwobi got the better of him in most of the one-v-one situati...
Agent Of Leicester City Nigerian Striker : Most Likely He'll Join CSKA Moscow
Published: January 25, 2018
Tony Harris, who handles the affairs of Ahmed Musa, believes his client will be loaned out to CSKA Moscow before the transfer window closes for business.The Nigeria international represented the Muscovites from 2012-2016, and was credited with 54 goals in 168 matches before he transferred to the Foxes in the summer of ...
Arsenal 2 Chelsea 1: Iwobi Outshines Victor Moses As Gunners Reach League Cup Final
Published: January 24, 2018
Arsenal secured a Wembley date with Manchester City after a pulsating comeback 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the return fixture of the Carabao Cup semifinal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.Super Eagles stars, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses were named in the starting XI for their respective sides while young Nig...
Roma Block Transfer Of Striker To Chelsea : Offer 'Not Interesting'
Published: January 24, 2018
Italian club Roma have rejected a bid from Chelsea for the services of Bosnia captain Edin Dzeko, saying the offer was too low to be considered.Earlier reports suggested that the Giallorossi agreed to sell Dzeko and Emerson Palmieri to the London club but this information has been dismissed by sporting director Ramon R...
Ex-Nigeria U17 Invitee Set To Be Loaned Out By Liverpool Before Window Closes
Published: January 24, 2018
There is a new development regarding the future of ex-Golden Eaglets invitee Ovie Ejaria at Liverpool.The England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder has not taken part in a single game for the first team of the Reds in the current season, and that's why U23 manager Neil Critchley has suggested that it is best for him to ...
Besiktas Eyeing Watford's Nigerian Striker, But Not Isaac Success
Published: January 24, 2018
Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas are interested in signing Watford striker Stefano Okaka, according to reports.Sky Sports says the Black Eagles will make a move for Okaka before the end of the January transfer window.The 28-year-old would add some attacking depth to the Besiktas team, who have scored three goals in th...
Ex-Nigeria U20 Invitee On Target For Crystal Palace U23s But Game Abandoned
Published: January 24, 2018
Freddie Ladapo was on target for Crystal Palace U23s against Charlton Athletic at Sparrows Lane on Wednesday afternoon but the game could not be completed due to a waterlogged pitch.In the Professional Development League 2 South clash, the former Flying Eagles invitee hooked the ball into the net from close range to gi...
Roma Striker Deal On Hold Until After Chelsea's Match Vs Arsenal
Published: January 24, 2018
Premier League champions Chelsea have yet to agree personal terms with Edin Dzeko despite having an agreement with Roma to sign the striker and left-back Emerson Palmieri.According to transfer market specialist Gianluca di Marzio, Roma are set to play Sampdoria on Wednesday while Chelsea will face Arsenal, and the two ...
Nigerian Winger Compares Himself To APOTY Salah, Eyes Move To Man City
Published: January 24, 2018
Young Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has compared himself to the current African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Salah and is hoping to play for Manchester City in future.The 20-year-old snubbed a move to CSKA Moscow before  joining Gent on a three-and-a-half-year deal last January, ''I want to play at a big club, win a l...
Official: Arsenal Loan Out Nigeria U20 Skipper Nwakali To MVV Maastricht
Published: January 24, 2018
Dutch club MVV Maastricht have confirmed the loan signing of Nigeria U20 international Kelechi Nwakali from Arsenal.Nwakali had to be recalled from a loan spell at VVV Venlo due to his lack of first-team opportunities, and has penned a deal that will keep him at MVV for the rest of the 2017-2018 campaign.''Last season ...
Iwobi Better Than Sanchez In Four Key Stats, Tipped To Replace New Man Utd Star
Published: January 24, 2018
Alex Iwobi is being tipped to replace new Manchester United signing Alexis Sanchez in Arsenal's starting eleven for the time being, until Arsene Wenger signs a capable replacement.The Nigeria international is better than the Chile international in four key performance statistics : passing accuracy, shooting accuracy, a...
Bursaspor Announce Transfer Of Super Eagles Right Back Shehu
Published: January 24, 2018
Through a brief statement on their official website, Turkish Super Lig club Bursaspor have announced that they have reached an agreement with Cypriot First Division team Anorthosis Famagusta over the transfer of Abdullahi Shehu.The financial terms and duration of the deal signed by the right-back were not disclosed by ...
Why Chelsea Refused To Sign Manchester United's Alexis? Conte Explains
Published: January 24, 2018
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has claimed that the Premier League champions were never interested in making a move for former Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez.The Chile sensation completed his transfer to Manchester United on Monday, joining the club on a four-and-a-half-year deal until June 30, 2022.It has been claimed t...