Chelsea Coach Conte On NFF Target : He'll Be An Important Player For The Future
Published: April 27, 2018
At a press conference on Friday afternoon at Cobham, Chelsea coach Antonio Conte was asked about Tammy Abraham's time at Welsh outfit Swansea City.The England U21 star will not suit up for Swansea City when they tackle his parent employer in a Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday evening due to the t...
Chelsea & Arsenal Talents Of Nigerian Descent Go To War For FAYC Title
Published: April 27, 2018
Chelsea would welcome Arsenal to Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final as both youth sides go to war for the prestigious crown.For Arsenal, this is the first time the young Gunners would be making it to this stage in nine years while their hosts have won the last four editions of the competition.T...
Manchester United Name Two Nigerian Wingers In Squad For Singapore Tournament
Published: April 27, 2018
At least two Nigerian whizkids are in line to represent Manchester United in the 2018 JSSL Singapore Professional Academies 7s which begins tomorrow in Padang, Singapore.Manchester United youth-team guru NewManUtdNews has informed allnigeriasoccer.com that Deji Sotona and Shola Shoretire are confirmed members of the sq...
Chelsea Reveal Goals Record Set By Nigerian Striker Ahead Of FAYC Final Vs Arsenal
Published: April 27, 2018
Ahead of Friday night's FA Cup Youth final between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, the defending champions have revealed via their brand new official website the top scorer in the final of the competition.Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham has scored the most goals for Chelsea, four in total, in t...
NFF Supremo Pinnick: No Going Back On PH Hosting Nigeria-DRC Pre-World Cup Friendly
Published: April 27, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick has confirmed that the friendly game between Nigeria and Congo will be hosted in Port Harcourt in May.The Super Eagles had been earlier slated to trade tackles with the Red Devils of Congo at the Abuja National Stadium but subsequent arrangements are been put i...
Tottenham Coach Pochettino Must Learn How To Win Trophies
Published: April 27, 2018
For all the talk about Tottenham boss, Mauricio Pochettino, the former Argentina defender turned manager has not led a team to any trophy in his managerial career. The 46-year-old has come close with Spurs in the last few years, but his teams have always come short when it matters most, suffering a mental block when th...
Arsenal Fans Query Wenger For Not Introducing Iwobi, Other Substitutes
Published: April 26, 2018
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was a non-playing substitute as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal game at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has come under fire from the fans for his failure to introduce any substitutes for ...
Arsenal 1 Atlético Madrid 1: Iwobi Benched As Gunners Squander Opportunity To Claim Win
Published: April 26, 2018
Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by Spanish opponents, Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal game on Thursday evening.Super Eagle Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute for the Gunners in the frenzied encounter at the Emirates stadium.Croatian defender, Sime Vrsaljko's early sending off fo...
Official: Manchester United Midfielder Joins Oldham Athletic On Two-Year Deal
Published: April 26, 2018
EFL League One club Oldham Athletic have officially announced their new Academy scholars ahead of the start of the 2018-2019 campaign.The Latics have confirmed that promising midfielder Kyle Wych is among the nine scholars, having recently joined the club from Manchester United.Wych last represented Manchester United's...
Iwobi Misses Out As Four Arsenal Stars Are Nominated For Player Of The Season
Published: April 26, 2018
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has missed out on a nomination for Arsenal's Player of the Season award.Ahead of Thursday night's Europa League semifinal first leg tie against Atletico Madrid, the official website of the Gunners has asked fans to vote for the Player of the Season, with four outstanding players making ...
Leon Balogun Set To Continue Record Of Never Commanding a Transfer Fee
Published: April 26, 2018
Bundesliga club Mainz are unlikely to extend the contract of Nigeria international Leon Balogun if they are relegated from the topflight at the end of the season.The central defender, who joined the club as a free agent, comes off contract at the end of this season, June 30.German sports publication Kicker, citing spor...
Angry Lille Coach On Enyeama: When I Arrived, Where Was He?
Published: April 26, 2018
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday ahead of the Ligue 1 clash vs Metz, Lille coach Christophe Galtier has explained that Vincent Enyeama was frozen out of the first team picture before he arrived the club.In a conversation with supporters of Lille who had filmed him without his knowledge last Saturday, Galtier ...
Leicester City Agree With Mikel : Wilfred Ndidi Is Our Top Passer
Published: April 26, 2018
Leicester City and Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel are on the same page as regards to the passing abilities of Wilfred Ndidi which is a huge weapon for the national team.The former Chelsea midfielder has listed the Foxes number 25 among the six key players that help the national team thrive in their passing game, the ot...
Eagles Handed Big Boost As Ebuehi Resumes Full Training, Carries Nigerian Flag
Published: April 26, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has been handed a big boost less than two weeks before he is expected to submit a provisional 35-man World Cup roster to the Nigerian Federation, with news that one of the players to be named on the roster has resumed full training following a spell on the sidelines. ADO Den Haag defender Ty...
Mikel Lists Six Players Who Make Super Eagles Thrive In Their Passing Game
Published: April 26, 2018
In an interview with FIFA World Cup Russia Magazine, Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has mentioned six players in the squad that help the national team thrive in their passing game.The former Chelsea star says the players understand the philosophy of the team and coupled with their discipline he expects the Super Eagles...