The Reason Super Eagles Striker Ighalo Was Not In Changchun Yatai 18-Man Squad Vs Beijing Guoan
Published: October 21, 2018
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo was not in the Changchun Yatai side for their Chinese Super League clash at Beijing Guoan on Sunday, October 21 despite the fact he is in good condition.Ighalo has accumulated four bookings which ruled him out the game at the Workers' Stadium (Beijing).The Nigeria international receive...
Liverpool Coach On 'Nigerian Messi' Form: He Has Been A Threat In Every Game
Published: October 21, 2018
Liverpool U23 boss, Neil Critchley has sung the praises of winger Bobby Adekanye, dubbed the 'Nigerian Messi' in these parts, following his brilliant form since the season started. The Ibadan-born starlet has netted in each of his first two games in the UEFA Youth League and against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier ...
Talented Nigerian Midfielder Uwakwe Opens His 2018-19 Account For Chelsea
Published: October 21, 2018
Promising Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe opened his goalscoring account for the 2018-2019 campaign in Chelsea's comprehensive 4-1 win over Manchester City in a Premier League 2 fixture at the Academy Stadium on Saturday. Uwakwe started on the bench before replacing Daishawn Redan in the 62nd minute and he wasn't t...
Qabala's Adeniyi Scores Twice, Provides Assist In Fine Individual Display
Published: October 21, 2018
Qabala defeated league leaders Neftçi 3-1 on game week eight in the Azerbaijani Premyer Liqa on Saturday, with Nigerian striker James Adeniyi netting a brace. Adeniyi opened the scoring in the 14th minute when he tapped in from close range after an inviting pass from Joseph-Monrose. Thirteen minutes into the sec...
Super Eagles Star Troost-Ekong Humiliated By Udinese Boss; Substituted Before Half-Time
Published: October 21, 2018
William Troost-Ekong has had a tough time in his last four matches for Udinese in the Italian Serie A and manager Julio Velázquez has run out of patience with the Super Eagles star. The central defender was hauled off after another horror show in the 35th minute of their 3-0 loss to Napoli at Dacia Arena (Udine) on...
Bad News For Rohr, Eagles As Omeruo Limps Off Injured On Full Debut For CD Leganes
Published: October 20, 2018
Kenneth Omeruo finally made his full debut for Leganes in their 1-1 draw with Valencia at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday evening. The Nigeria international made his maiden appearance in the Spanish topflight before the international break against Rayo Vallecano  in a 1-0 win after replacing the injured Unai Bu...
Fatai & Onuachu Score Hat-Tricks; Braces For Ladapo, Ofoedu & Ibiyomi; Eduok, Udoji, Abraham & Onyedinma Strike
Published: October 20, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for the respective European clubs on Saturday, October 20. In the EFL Championship, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham made it four goals in seven matches after netting the winner for Aston Villa in a 1-0 win against Swansea City at Villa Park. The England U21 strike...
EPL Wrap: Success Makes First Start; Balogun Benched; Billing Passed Fit; Moses, Ofoborh Not In 18; Ibe Subbed In
Published: October 20, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 20. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff, Victor Moses presumabl...
Chelsea 2 Man Utd 2: Moses Not In 18, Barkley Scores Injury Time Equaliser
Published: October 20, 2018
Chelsea and Manchester United shared the spoils in a four-goal thriller on Saturday afternoon.The English Premier League early kickoff between the two rivals ended 2-2.Former Nigerian international Victor Moses wasn't named in the 18-man squad of Chelsea for the epic clash at Stamford Bridge.The Red Devils weren't fanc...
Nigerian Striker Pushing For First Team Recognition After Scoring Hat-Trick For Arsenal U18
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun continues to enhance his reputation after scoring a hat-trick as Arsenal U18s beat Reading 4-2 in an U18 Premier League fixture at Shenley Training Centre in Hertfordshire on Saturday afternoon. Balogun gave the Gunners the lead in the 24th minute but the Royals were back on level te...
Anjorin Outshines Okocha As Chelsea U18s Hammer West Ham; Aina Not In Squad
Published: October 20, 2018
England U18 star of Nigerian descent, Faustino Anjorin, took his tally for the season to five goals in the league alone as Chelsea U18s hammered West Ham 5-0 on game week eight in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon. The box-to-box midfielder started for the young Blues, central defender Joshua Okocha was n...
Chelsea Trio Hazard, Willian, Pedro Block Moses From Playing Against Manchester United
Published: October 20, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses is no longer in contention to suit up for the third time in the Premier League this season when Chelsea host Manchester United at Stamford Bridge this afternoon. Blues manager Maurizio Sarri has made two changes to the side that thrashed Southampton 3-0 before the internatio...
Nigeria Coach Reveals The Exact Date He'll Announce Final AWCON Roster; 27 Players To Be Shown The Door
Published: October 20, 2018
Nigeria national women's football team coach, Thomas Dennerby, has revealed the exact date he will announce his final roster for the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations in Ghana. The Nigeria Football Federation announced a 48-woman provisional roster earlier in the week but twenty seven of the invited players will be ...
Official: Brazilian Rival For Two Nigerian Strikers At Watford WEF January 2020
Published: October 20, 2018
Premier League side Watford write on their official website that  they have reached agreement with Brazilian club Fluminense to sign exciting young talent João Pedro. A striker by trade, Pedro is expected to provide competition for Super Eagles star Isaac Success and Stefano Okaka if the duo remain at the Hornets....
Huddersfield Town Nigerian Star Undergoes Late Fitness Test Ahead Of Liverpool
Published: October 20, 2018
Huddersfield Town's Nigerian midfielder Philip Billing will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for the Terriers Premier League clash against Liverpool at The John Smith's Stadium on Saturday evening. The Denmark U21 international picked up an ankle injury while on international duty with the S...