Europa League Expert Emery Explains Why Iwobi Replaced Lacazette 20 Minutes From Time
Published: March 15, 2019
Arsenal made light work of French opposition, Rennes at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday evening, completing an impressive second leg turnaround in the process to land themselves a Europa League quarterfinal berth. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang needed only five minutes to open the scoring, followed by Ainsley Maitland-N...
Leicester City, Juventus, Ajax Among 20 Clubs That Watched 'New Onuachu' Vs Manchester United U19
Published: March 14, 2019
Nigerian striker Jibril Abubakar put himself in the shop window when FC Midtjylland became the first Danish side to reach the quarterfinals of the UEFA Youth League courtesy of their 3-1 win against Manchester United on Wednesday afternoon. According to Danish newspaper Herning Folkeblad, representatives from twent...
Should Tammy Abraham Dump England For Nigeria After Southgate Latest Snub?
Published: March 14, 2019
Chelsea starlet Tammy Abraham, who is on loan at Aston Villa, is one of Nigeria's target and the NFF haven't given up on their chase for his services.It would be recalled that Nigerian Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick revealed to reporters in 2017 that the African powerhouse have successfully convinced the youngster to...
14 Aerial Duels Won: 'Headmaster' Ajayi Named To EFL Championship Team Of The Week
Published: March 14, 2019
In-form Nigeria international Semi Ajayi has been named to the Championship Team of the Week by Whoscored following the conclusion of 37th round of matches in the division on Wednesday, March 13.  The former Arsenal U23 skipper starred in Rotherham United's 2-1 win over Bright Osayi-Samuel's Queens Park Rangers, sc...
England Boss Southgate Reveals Iwobi's Decision To Represent Nigeria Was A Complex Situation
Published: March 14, 2019
England boss Gareth Southgate has shared his thoughts on the decision of Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria back in 2015. Although the Hale End Academy product represented the Young Lions at U16, U17 and U18 level, he has strong allegiances to Nigeria through his...
Tammy Abraham, Amaechi, 8 Other Nigeria-Eligible Players Selected By England
Published: March 14, 2019
As many as ten players eligible to represent Nigerian teams were called up for international duties on Thursday.England U-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd made known his list for this month's games with four players with Nigerian blood running in their veins included in the 26-man list.With Poland and Germany expected to come...
Arsenal Must Reignite Interest In Villarreal Teen Sensation Samuel Chukwueze
Published: March 14, 2019
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has undoubtedly brought some spark to the Gunners since he took over from Arsene Wenger last year, however, he needs to fine-tune some part of the team if he must lead the North London club to their first Premier League title in more than a decade.Arsenal's attacking department needs some rei...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Reacts To Recent Criticism Of His Performance
Published: March 14, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has admitted that his performance against Istanbul Basaksehir was not up to scratch and has vowed to improve when Fenerbahce host Sivasspor on Friday. The former Nigeria international was the subject of criticism after Fenerbahce suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Super Lig leaders Ist...
Photo Confirmation : Versatile Defender Pens New Deal With Chelsea
Published: March 14, 2019
Promising defender Ian Maatsen has been rewarded with a new deal by Premier League club Chelsea. Born March 10, 2002, Maatsen has inked his first professional contract with The Blues less than a year after he joined the club from PSV Eindhoven, whom he helped win the U17 league title last season. He is comfortabl...
Royal Excel Mouscron Keen To Extend Awoniyi's Loan Spell From Liverpool
Published: March 14, 2019
Royal Excel Mouscron are set to hold talks with Liverpool about extending Taiwo Awoniyi's stay at the Belgian First Division A club. With the Nigeria U23 invitee valued in the region of ten million pounds by Liverpool and Mouscron's well-documented financial problems, a permanent transfer to Les Hurlus has to be tak...
Sky Sports Pundit Offers Advice To Arsenal Coach : Start Iwobi Against Rennes
Published: March 14, 2019
Sky Sports pundit and former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas has advised Unai Emery to name Alex Iwobi in the starting line-up when the Gunners tackle Rennes in the Europa League on Thursday. Speaking before UEFA's decision to reduce Alexandre Lacazette's suspension to two games was announced, Nicholas is backing h...
Former Everton Star Yobo Tips Van Dijk To Become World's Best Defender
Published: March 14, 2019
Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has sensationally tipped Liverpool central defender Virgil Van Dijk to someday become the best defender in the world after leading the Reds into the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League at the expense of favourites Bayern Munich.Jurgen Klopp's side defeated Bayern 3-1 Wedne...
Rotherham's Semi Ajayi Sets New Record With Brace Against Queens Park Rangers
Published: March 14, 2019
Rotherham's Nigeria international, Semi Ajayi set a new personal record after netting a brace against Queen Park Rangers in their EFL Championship game on Wednesday, including a late winner which his club manager described as a special moment. For the first time in his career, he has scored six goals in a single EFL...
Why Obi Mikel Holds The Key To Middlesbrough's Promotion Fate
Published: March 14, 2019
Former Chelsea star John Mikel Obi joined Middlesbrough from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda during the January transfer window and has been a force to be reckoned with in England's second-tier. Though Mikel joined the Championship team two months ago, the 31-year-old midfield enforcer has seamlessly adapted to ...
Joseph Yobo Highlights Aerial Skills & Importance Of Van Dijk After Liverpool Win Vs Bayern
Published: March 14, 2019
For the first time since the 2008-2009 season, four Premier League teams have qualified for the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after Jürgen Klopp's Liverpool beat Bayern Munich 3-1 at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Mane's opener was cancelled out when Joel Matip turned into his own net six minute...