Arsenal 2 Chelsea 0 : Iwobi Enters Game As Sub As Gunners Rekindle Top-Four Aspirations
Published: January 19, 2019
Arsenal were 2-0 conquerors of Chelsea in their Premier League cracker at the Emirates stadium on Saturday evening, a game which saw Alex Iwobi play some part for his team in the victory.The Super Eagles star was named on a Premier League team list for the 19th time from a possible 23 by Arsenal manager Unai Emery, com...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi, Lookman Go 90; Iheanacho & Success Subbed In; Balogun Benched; Iwobi In 18; Moses Frozen Out
Published: January 19, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, January 19th.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the lunch time kick-off at the Molineux stadi...
New Wolverhampton Wanderers Signing Labelled The New Yaya Toure Open To Playing For Nigeria
Published: January 19, 2019
New Wolverhampton Wanderers signing Michael Agboola has stated that that he will not reject a call-up to the Nigerian National Teams but stressed that he is also open to playing for his country of birth, England. Born in London to Nigerian parents seventeen years ago, the highly-rated defender penned a two-and-a-half...
Manchester United Defender Olosunde Linked With Return To Major League Soccer
Published: January 19, 2019
American-born Manchester United right-back Matthew Olosunde is being linked with a departure from Old Trafford.News emanating from the American media revealed that an unnamed Major League Soccer club is reportedly readying a move to snap up the highly-rated defender from the Premier League side.It is no secret that the...
Matches Involving Nigerian Players Worth Watching This Weekend
Published: January 19, 2019
There will be many league and Cup games around the  world this weekend and there will be Nigerian presence in some of these games.Izuchukwu Okosi looks at the matches involving Nigerian players worth watching1. Arsenal vs ChelseaWith due respect to the other English Premier league sides, the biggest game of the weeken...
Official : England International Defender Inks New Liverpool Contract
Published: January 19, 2019
Through their official website, Premier League pacesetters Liverpool have announced that England international Trent Alexander-Arnold has committed his future to the club after inking a new long-term deal. The right back was part of the England squad to the 2018 World Cup and went the distance in the Champions Leagu...
Official : Promising Nigerian Midfielder Joins Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: January 19, 2019
Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of promising Nigerian teenager Michael Agboola, informs the official website of the Premier League side. The 17-year-old midfielder was offered a professional contract after he impressed whilst on trial at the club. This is a big step up in Michael Agboola's care...
Rangers Reject Sadiq In Line To Make Perugia Debut Vs Brescia
Published: January 19, 2019
Former Nigeria U23 international Umar Sadiq is in line to make his competitive debut for Perugia when they tackle Brescia in an Italian Serie B clash that will take place at the Stadio Renato Curi  on Saturday evening. The striker had to cut short his loan spell at Rangers which was earlier due to run out at the en...
Three Nigerian Wingers Set To Miss Showdown Between Arsenal and Chelsea
Published: January 19, 2019
Three Nigerian wingers are set to miss the eagerly anticipated Premier League clash between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. Gunners manager Unai Emery is unlikely to call upon Bukayo Saka and Xavier Amaechi for the match day 23 fixture as they both played 120 and 117 minutes respecti...
Official : Crystal Palace Loan Out Nigerian Winger Tipped To Follow In The Footsteps Of Victor Moses
Published: January 19, 2019
Crystal Palace have announced that promising Nigerian winger Joseph Hungbo has been loaned out to Isthmian League Premier Division side Margate for the remainder of the season. Hungbo has been turning heads in London with a string of fine displays for The Eagles Academy teams over the past few years and was getting ...
Official : Liverpool Announce Signing Of England U23 Fullback Purfield
Published: January 18, 2019
Liverpool Women have announced via their official website the capture of England U23 star Jemma Purfield, subject to international clearance. The financial terms and duration of the deal have not been disclosed by the Women's Super League side. Purfield is comfortable playing as a winger and wing-back and arrive...
Fenerbahce Reach Agreement With Chelsea But Waiting To Hear From Victor Moses - Report
Published: January 18, 2019
Fenerbahce are still waiting to hear Victor Moses's decision over whether he's interested in moving to the Turkish Super Lig side in the January transfer window. The Yellow-Navy Blues are looking to sign a defender, two wingers and a striker before the transfer window closes for business and the former Nigeria inte...
Official : Manchester United Announce Return Of Defender To Former Club
Published: January 18, 2019
Manchester United have confirmed that Wales youth international Regan Poole, 20, is returning to his former club Newport County on loan for the remainder of the season. The central defender turned out for Newport County for a year before he was snapped up by the Red Devils in 2015 following a successful trial. Ag...
Manchester United Central Defender Signs New Deal Until 2022
Published: January 18, 2019
Promising  central defender Lukasz Bejger has announced that he has signed his first professional contract with Manchester United. A Poland U17 international, Bejger joined United from Polish club Lech Poznań last summer for a fee of 400,000 pounds. He has featured for Manchester United in the UEFA Youth Leagu...
Chelsea Loanee Tomori Receives Big Praise From Liverpool Legend
Published: January 18, 2019
After a spectacular display for Derby County in their win against Premier League opposition Southampton in the Emirates FA Cup on Wednesday, Chelsea loanee Fikayo Tomori has received praise from Liverpool hero Danny Murphy. The England U21 star of Nigerian descent was congratulated by Murphy, who was co-commentator ...