Echiejile Charges Nigerians On Love, Tolerance in Christmas Message
Published: December 20, 2017
Super Eagles and Sivasspor of Turkey defender, Elderson Uwa Echiejile has sent his goodwill message to Nigerians in the festive mood of celebrating Christmas.In his message, Elderson urged Nigerians to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ by doing good to all manner of persons as Jesus Christ did over 2017 years ago...
Ndidi Is Nigeria Headmaster In The Premier League, Ahead Of Moses & Iwobi
Published: December 20, 2017
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi comes joint-first on the list of Leicester City players who have won the most aerial battles after eighteen matches in the Premier League along with defender Harry Maguire.Ndidi has won 57 headers he challenged for in the 18 Premier League matches he has featured. Jamie Vardy (40),...
Record-Chasing Bartholomew Ogbeche Suffers Another Injury Blow
Published: December 20, 2017
Bartholomew Ogbeche might be set for another spell on the sidelines, two months after returning from a lengthy layoff.The Nigeria international had to be substituted in the 30th minute due to injury in Willem II's 3-0 win over RKC Waalwijk in the KNVB Beker on Tuesday night, and the initial prognosis was that he picked...
(Photo Confirmation) Manchester United Goalkeeper Signs New Contract
Published: December 20, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Manchester United have announced that promising goalkeeper Kieran O'Hara has signed a new contract with the club.The new deal will keep the Republic of Ireland U21 international at Old Trafford until the end of the 2019-2020 season.Kieran O'Hara was offered fresh terms on t...
Blackpool In Talks With Birmingham City Over Extension Of Solomon-Otabor Loan Deal
Published: December 20, 2017
EFL League One club Blackpool have set the ball rolling in their bid to extend the loan deal for Birmingham City starlet Viv Solomon-Otabor.The exciting winger will return to the St Andrew's Stadium immediately after the match against Oxford United on January 6, 2018 if the two clubs fail to reach an agreement.Despite ...
Nigerian Duo React After Man City Debuts; Guardiola Hails Adarabioyo Again
Published: December 20, 2017
For the first time in his managerial career, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola handed minutes to three talented Nigerian players in his side's win on penalties against Leicester City in the League Cup on Tuesday night.Central defender Tosin Adarabioyo impressed in a full shift for the Citizens, Lukas Nmecha came off ...
Everton Loanee Henry Onyekuru Named Nigeria's Best U20 Player
Published: December 20, 2017
Outside Of The Boot has unveiled its 100 Best Young Players to Watch in 2018, with Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru the only Nigerian young star listed by the scouting website.All players born on or after January 1st 1997 are eligible for the feature; 5 goalkeepers, 30 defenders, 35 midfielders, 30 forwards made the list....
What Is Going On With Iheanacho? Rated Poor Against Man City
Published: December 20, 2017
Talented Nigeria international Kelechi Iheanacho struggled in Leicester City's loss on penalties to his former club Manchester City on Tuesday night, so much so that he was rated among the worst players on the King Power Stadium turf.The Taye Academy product made his fourth start in all competitions from a possible 22,...
Team News Bristol City Vs Man Utd : Kehinde, Akpobire Unlikely To Make First-Team Debuts
Published: December 20, 2017
Premier League giants Manchester United will attempt to qualify for the semifinals of the League Cup when they take on Bristol City at Ashton Gate Stadium on Wednesday night.Lagos-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde has earned rave reviews after training with the Red Devils first team last week before their trip to The Hawth...
Felix Uduokhai, Jordan Chiedozie On The Mark For Wolfsburg, Margate
Published: December 20, 2017
Germany youth-teamer of Nigerian descent Felix Uduokhai scored his third goal of the season as Wolfsburg beat Nunberg 2-0 aet in the third round of the German DFB Pokal on Tuesday evening.The 20-year old defender opened the scoring in the 96th minute , thrashing in a left footed effort from close range to break the opp...
Leicester 1 Man City 1 (aet, 3-4 pens) : Nmecha & Dele-Bashiru Debut; Tosin Stars; Iheanacho Struggles
Published: December 19, 2017
Manchester City went through to the next round of the League Cup on penalties after beating Leicester City 4-3 on penalties at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday night.Kelechi Iheanacho made a rare start for the Foxes, Man City teenagers Lukas Nmecha and Tom Dele-Bashiru were named on the bench while Tosin Adarabioyo re...
Arsenal 1 West Ham United 0: Iwobi Not In 18, Akpom Benched
Published: December 19, 2017
Arsenal moved into the semifinals of the Carabao Cup as a solitary strike from Danny Welbeck edged a close encounter with West Ham at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening.Nigerian starlet Chuba Akpom was named among the substitutes while Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi who was earlier deemed doubtful was eventually o...
Guardiola Names Three Nigerian Super Kids In Matchday Squad Vs Leicester City
Published: December 19, 2017
Manager Pep Guardiola has named three Nigerian super kids in his matchday squad for the first time since he was appointed coach of Manchester City in 2016.Central defender Tosin Adarabioyo was included in the starting line-up in Tuesday night's League Cup quarterfinal clash against Leicester City at the King Power Stad...
Chelsea Loanee Suspended Four Matches For Dangerous Tackle On Uche Agbo
Published: December 19, 2017
Chelsea's Ivory Coast international Victorien Angban, who has been loaned out to Waasland-Beveren for the entirety of this season, has been suspended by the Disputes Committee of the KBVB.Angban was suspended for four matches, one of which is conditional, for a dangerous tackle on the tibia of Super Eagles midfielder U...
Update : CD Feirense Nigerian Owner Confirms Talks With Porto Over Transfer Of Etebo
Published: December 19, 2017
Clube Desportivo Feirense's Nigerian owner Kunle Soname has confirmed that he has been contacted by Primeira Liga powerhouse Porto over the transfer of Oghenekaro Etebo in January 2018.The Nigeria international penned a one-year contract extension with Feirense in the summer but the versatile midfielder can leave the c...