Onyekuru Not Ruling Himself Out Of World Cup : I'll Be Back Soon
Published: December 24, 2017
As far as Anderlecht striker Henry Onyekuru is concerned, he still has a chance of making Nigeria's World Cup roster despite suffering a serious injury against Eupen in the Belgian First Division A on Friday.The Nigeria international will undergo knee surgery after suffering a ligament injury and speculation is rife th...
Chelsea GK Thibaut Courtois : What Conte Told Us At Half-Time About Moses
Published: December 24, 2017
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has rued the champions goalless draw against Everton in their last game in the Premier League, despite posting his fiftieth shutout in the colours of Chelsea.Courtois revealed that manager Antonio Conte, who is renowned for his motivational abilities, reminded the outfield players to...
Only Leicester Goalscorers Rated Higher Than Ndidi In Impressive Draw Vs Man Utd
Published: December 24, 2017
Leicester City recorded an impressive 2-2 draw against Manchester United in the final game of the first half of the English Premier League season at the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.Jamie Vardy put Leicester City 1-0 up with his 50th Premier League goal, a Juan Mata double edged United in front before Harry Mag...
Fred Friday Inspires AZ Alkmaar To 3-1 Win Over Heerenveen
Published: December 24, 2017
Former Dream Team VI invitee Fred Friday inspired AZ Alkmaar to a 3-1 win over Heerenveen on game week 18 in the Dutch Eredivisie on Saturday, December 23.The 22-year-old has been in scintillating form for AZ Alkmaar U21 team who play in the Jupiler League,scoring 7 goals in seven matches and is getting closer to recla...
Gernot Rohr, Everton Receive Bad News From Anderlecht About Henry Onyekuru
Published: December 23, 2017
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru faces a long spell on the sidelines and will have to undergo knee surgery after suffering a ligament injury in Anderlecht's 1-0 win over Eupen in the Belgian First Division A on Friday.The Nigeria international was stretchered off the pitch in the 78th minute after a collision with Eupen g...
Nigerian Exports: Sheyi Ojo, Uche Ikpeazu, Semi Ajayi, Chuks Aneke On Target In England
Published: December 23, 2017
Round up on the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective clubs in England on Saturday, December 23.In the Championship, Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo continues to impress for Fulham, with the winger netting his fourth goal in six matches as the Cottagers beat Ike Ugbo's Barnsley 2-1 at Craven Cottage.Ojo ...
EPL Wrap: Moses Stars; Success Snubbed; No Debut For Dele-Bashiru & Nmecha; Ibe Goes 90
Published: December 23, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 23.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, it ended goalless be...
Mikel Returns To Action After Seven Weeks On The Sidelines
Published: December 23, 2017
Super Eagles midfielder Mikel Agu returned to action after spending seven weeks on the sidelines in Bursaspor's 1-1 draw with Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday afternoon.The Porto loanee has not kicked a ball in a competitive fixture since November 4 when he had to be substituted against Kasimpasa a...
Everton 0 Chelsea 0: Moses Impresses Again In Chelsea's 5,000th Game, Lookman Not In 18
Published: December 23, 2017
Everton and Chelsea settled for a point apiece in their 0-0 stalemate at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon, with Super Eagles star Victor Moses featuring for Antonio Conte's side, while England U21 star of Nigerian descent Ademola Lookman was left out of the Toffees match day squad.Both sides seemed content in sittin...
Super Eagles Striker Ogbeche Will Not Play For Willem II Until The New Year
Published: December 23, 2017
Bartholomew Ogbeche has not been named in Willem II's traveling party to Amsterdam, where they face Eredivisie giants Ajax at Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday afternoon, starting from 1430 hours.Club medics have confirmed that the Nigeria international suffered a hamstring injury in the Cup tie against RKC Waalwijk on Tues...
Croatian Coach On Nigeria : Iwobi & Moses Too Similar, No World-Class Players
Published: December 23, 2017
Croatian manager Tomislav Obradovic has predicted that Croatia will overcome Nigeria when both teams face off in the World Cup on Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad on June 16, and has stressed that there are several players with the same characteristics in the Super Eagles squad.Obradovic was coach of the Rwandan U20 Na...
Arsenal's Iwobi Explains What Went Wrong In The First Half Vs Liverpool
Published: December 23, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has admitted that the players were all below their high standards during the first half of the Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night.At half-time, Arsenal legend Ian Wright had aimed a dig at Iwobi as well as Alexis Sanchez for being among the worst pla...
Arsenal Legend Ian Wright Blasts Iwobi After First-Half Display Vs Liverpool
Published: December 22, 2017
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has blasted Nigeria national-teamer Alex Iwobi after his shoddy performance in the first half of Arsenal's Premier League clash versus Liverpool on Friday night.In truth, the Hale End Academy product gave the ball away too easily and had a pass completion rate of 69 percent.In the second half,...
Arsenal 3 Liverpool 3 : Iwobi Poor But Bags Assist, Akpom Not In 18, Solanke Benched
Published: December 22, 2017
Arsenal were held to a 3-3 draw by Liverpool after initially falling two goals behind at Emirates Stadium on Friday evening in an English Premier League encounter of 2017.Nigeria's Alex Iwobi started upfront for Arsenal alongside Alexandre Lacazette, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil while Dominic Solanke was named on the ...
(Photo Confirmation) Goalscoring Midfielder Signs Fresh Contract With Manchester United
Published: December 22, 2017
With a statement on their official website, Premier League giants Manchester United have informed that promising midfielder Aidan Barlow has penned his first professional contract with the club.The 17-year-old was offered fresh terms after impressing for United's U18 and U19 teams.The Salford native is an attack-minded...