Kanu Cup: Kanu, Saha, Pirès, Essien, Yakubu Among The Scorers In 13-Goal Thriller With Wenger Watching
Published: September 30, 2018
Premier League Masters thrashed African Masters 9-4 in the Petrolex Kanu Cup 2018 game staged at the Hive Stadium on Sunday, September 30, with former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger among the spectators. Former Nigeria internationals Nwankwo Kanu, Christoper Kanu, Danny Shittu, Peter Odemwingie, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and...
Doubts Over Joel Obi's Fitness Pre-Libya As Super Eagles Midfielder Misses Second Straight Game
Published: September 30, 2018
There are doubts over the fitness of Joel Obi ahead of Nigeria's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya next month after he was left out of the Chievo Verona squad against Torino on Sunday. Chievo Verona coach, Lorenzo D'Anna had named 24 players on the provisional roster prior to today's home game at S...
Leganes Have A Pleasant Surprise For Super Eagles, Chelsea Fans After Revealing Team News Pre-Betis
Published: September 30, 2018
Super Eagles and Chelsea fans will be delighted with the latest team news from Leganes ahead of their La Liga match against Real Betis at Estadio Benito Villamarín (Sevilla) on Sunday evening. The surprise inclusion in the Leganes 19-man squad is Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo who is in line for a competitive...
Arsenal Continue To Sing The Praises Of Iwobi: His Introduction Ignited Attack
Published: September 30, 2018
Arsenal have continued to sign the praises of their number 17, Alex Iwobi following his imperious display on match day seven against Watford in the Premier League on Saturday after coming off the bench. The Hale End Academy product was at the heart of both goals scored by The Gunners, first forcing Craig Cathcart to...
Three Stats That Prove Huddersfield No-Nonsense Nigerian Midfielder Outshone Tottenham's World Cup Stars
Published: September 30, 2018
Statistics provided by Whoscored have highlighted the fact that Huddersfield Town's Nigerian midfielder Philip Billing was one of the most influential players on the pitch despite his team losing 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon. With the visitors lining up in a 3-4-3 formation, t...
Liverpool's Adekanye Showing A Lot Of Promise, Starts Against Chelsea After Injury Scare
Published: September 30, 2018
Bobby Adekanye started for Liverpool in their 3-1 win at Chelsea in the Premier League 2 on Saturday afternoon after suffering a knee injury from a heavy fall in the penultimate round of matches against Arsenal. Having resumed full training few days before the trip to Aldershot, the Ibadan-born winger started and pl...
Parent Club Rule: Chelsea Set To Block Nigerian Defender From Playing For Derby County
Published: September 30, 2018
Championship outfit Derby County have been drawn away to Premier League side Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Nigerian defender Fikayo Tomori helped the Rams reach this stage of the competition, going the distance against Oldham Athletic, Hull City and Manchester United but is unlikely to feature agains...
Crotone Sensation Benali Headlines Libya's 22-Man Roster To Face Nigeria (Full List)
Published: September 29, 2018
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) on Saturday announced a 22-man roster for their upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles. The squad list is headlined by Crotone sensation and former England U17 star, Ahmad Benali. Manager Adel Amrouche included Ali Al Musrati (Vitoria Guimarãe...
Top Marks: Nigeria's Arsenal, Leicester City, Chelsea Stars Rated In Big Premier League Battles
Published: September 29, 2018
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi (Arsenal), Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City), Victor Moses (Chelsea) all played huge roles in their teams' impressive games on Saturday in the English Premier League.Alex Iwobi's team, Arsenal defeated Watford 2-0 at the Emirates, the duo of Kelechi Iheanacho played thei...
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, ...