Akinfenwa, Eduok, Bankole, Igboun, Onuachu, Ogbu & Aiyegun Score For Euro Clubs
Published: September 29, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective European club on Saturday, September 29. Adebayo Akinfenwa's late goal was not enough as Wycombe Wanderers were beaten 3-2 at home by Southend United in a League One clash at Adams Park. The physical and experienced striker netted four minu...
Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1: Moses Impresses In 17-Minute Cameo; Solanke Still Out-of-Favor
Published: September 29, 2018
Substitute Victor Moses contributed his quota as Chelsea were forced Liverpool to a 1-1 draw in the English Premier League on Saturday. It is on record that Moses had featured for Liverpool in the past, albeit on loan. He was listed in the 18-man Chelsea squad for the match.However, the versatile player was  named as ...
Arsenal Coach Hails Game-Changer Iwobi : He Helped Us With His Quality
Published: September 29, 2018
Arsenal coach Unai Emery has said that Alex Iwobi showed his quality after coming off the bench in his side's hard-fought 2-0 win against Watford at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Nigeria international first had to be content with a role on the bench, with the Spaniard opting to start Pierre-Emerick...
EPL Wrap: Iwobi Game-Changer; Success Hits Post; Balogun Bench; Iheanacho Aerial Threat; Ndidi Stars; Moses In 18
Published: September 29, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 29. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Goodison Park, Nigeria target...
Ola Aina's Brother Shines On Full Debut For Chelsea U18s Against Norwich
Published: September 29, 2018
Ola Aina's sibling, Jordan, was impressive as Chelsea began the defense of their U18 Premier League Cup title with a 5-1 rout of Norwich City on Saturday afternoon. Jordan Aina finally made his full debut for the Blues at Cobham Training Centre after the defender was a non-playing substitute in three matches in the ...
Crotone Striker Simy Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier Vs Libya : It'll Be A Close Game
Published: September 29, 2018
Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo is expecting a close game when the Super Eagles face off with Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in two weeks time. The North Africans currently top Group E of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers with four points from two matches, ...
Super Eagles Star Odion Ighalo Aiming To Break His Record After Scoring Again
Published: September 29, 2018
Odion Ighalo is still firing on all cylinders ahead of the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo, after netting his 18th league goal of the season on Saturday morning. Changchun Yatai lost 5-2 to Jiangsu Suning at the Changchun's People Stadium, with Ighalo converting a spot ...
Nigeria, England Or Canada : Chelsea Defender Tomori Has Made His Choice
Published: September 29, 2018
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori remains committed to England ahead of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Italy and San Marino. It is all but confirmed that the Young Lions are guaranteed a spot for the final tournament as they top Group 4 of the U21 Euro qualifiers and need one more point from their rema...
Aston Villa Boss Reveals Exactly Why He Substituted Chelsea Loanee Abraham
Published: September 29, 2018
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce has revealed that he had to substitute Tammy Abraham against Bristol City on Friday evening because the striker was playing through the pain barrier after suffering an injury. Abraham, who joined Aston Villa on the final day of the loan window, subbed out in the first minute of stoppage ...
Liverpool Legend Gerrard Reveals The Three Players That Can Act As Backup To Salah Or Mane
Published: September 29, 2018
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has named England U21 star of Nigerian parentage, Dominic Solanke, among the three players that can act as backup to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané if the two African stars are not available for selection. In his maiden season at Anfield, Solanke got games, 27 in total, but has droppe...
Nigerian Intermediaries In Attendance As World Football Summit Ends In Madrid
Published: September 29, 2018
The 2018 World Football Summit which was held in Madrid, the Spanish capital between the 24th and 25th of September 2018 climaxed with Football Legend and new owner of Valladolid Ronaldo da Lima giving an insight on his new club acquisition, future plans for the club and the round leather game in general.Top on the men...
Official: Skillful Tottenham Hotspur Product Oduwa Joins Danish Club Vejle Boldklub
Published: September 28, 2018
Vejle Boldklub have strengthened their attacking options with the signing of former Tottenham Hotspur starlet Nathan Oduwa, informs the official website of the Danish Superliga side. The former Nigeria U23 international has put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Vejle Boldklub, which has brought an end to specul...
Rohr, Eagles Stars Get Their Wish As CAF Notify Libya Of Change In Venue And Date Of AFCONQ
Published: September 28, 2018
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) have announced that they have been notified by the Confederation of African Football that the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria will no longer hold at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on October 12. The match day three fixture in Group E of the AFCON qualifier...
Fit Again Brentford Star Odubajo : We Were Better Than Arsenal In The Second Half
Published: September 28, 2018
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Moses Odubajo made a long-awaited return to the pitch after recovering from injury as Brentford were beaten 3-1 in the third round of the League Cup on Wednesday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Brentford saw themselves trailing by two goals at the break but showed character in the second ...
Ex-Man City Starlet Nwakali Cleared To Make Debut For Raków, Midfielder Granted Work Permit
Published: September 28, 2018
Former Manchester City starlet Chidiebere Nwakali has been cleared to make his competitive debut for Polish club Raków Częstochowa after he was recently granted a work permit. The former Nigeria U20 midfielder ended his four-year association with the Citizens in the summer transfer window before making an under th...