Freddie Ladapo Will Not Make Eagles Debut Against Manchester City
Published: September 23, 2017
Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo will not make his first team debut for Crystal Palace when they take on Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The attacker started for the Eagles U23 team against Bristol City in a Professional Development League encounter staged in Filton on...
Kayode Explains Why He Chose Manchester City Ahead Of Newcastle, CSKA
Published: September 23, 2017
Olarenwaju Kayode has revealed how Pep Guardiola convinced him to join Manchester City in the summer transfer window.The Nigeria international was on the radar of several clubs not limited to Manchester City, Getafe, Newcastle United, CSKA Moscow and Spartak Moscow after winning the Golden Boot award in the Austrian Bu...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Will Lead Super Eagles To The Promised Land Vs Zambia
Published: September 23, 2017
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier potential decider between Nigeria and Zambia some weeks away, supporters and die hard followers of the team are all anticipating and hoping the Super Eagles fly past the Chipolopolo in an impressive fashion and pick the available ticket in the tough Group B.Nigeria are on top of t...
Nigerian Exports: Ariyibi & Akinade On Target, Deji Hits Bar, Osimhen Not In 18, Uduokhai Stars
Published: September 23, 2017
Catch up on the performances of Nigerian players in matches across Europe on Friday, September 22.Gboly Ariyibi put in a full shift as Milton Keynes Dons beat fierce rivals AFC Wimbledon 2-0 at Cherry Red Records Fans' Stadium. He doubled the away team's advantage when he fired home a loose ball in the 26th minute.AFC ...
Wenger Tells Iwobi One Thing He Must Improve To Be A Top-Class Player
Published: September 23, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has offered some words of advice to Alex Iwobi, stating that the Nigeria international can be a top-class player if he adds goals to his game.Since making his debut for the Gunners first team, the Hale End Academy product has managed 6 goals from 64 appearances while providing 12 assists, ...
Manchester United Confirm Nigerian Right Back Has Suffered Serious Injury
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian right-back Matthew Olosunde sustained an injury as Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Derby County in a Premier League 2 encounter at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Friday night.The defender went down in a lot of pain before he was substituted just before the end of the first half.In their official match re...
Iwobi, Iheanacho & Ndidi Named Among Top 50 U21 Players In The World
Published: September 22, 2017
There are three Nigeria representatives on L'Equipe's ranking of the top 50 players born after 1 January 1996.The reputable French sports daily has published a list of the most promising up-and-coming players in the world, with Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi and Leicester City stars Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho inclu...
Ahmed Musa Bags Two Assists As Leicester City Beat Chelsea 2-0 In PL2
Published: September 22, 2017
Ahmed Musa was a surprise inclusion in Leicester City U23s match day squad for their Premier League 2 clash versus Chelsea at Holmes Park (Leicester, Leicestershire) on Friday night.Due to his lack of first team opportunities, the Nigeria international participated in tonight's fixture in a bid to improve his match fit...
Okocha Backing Oscarine To Win Puskas Award Ahead Of Arsenal, Man Utd Stars
Published: September 22, 2017
Speaking after football's governing body, Fifa, announced the ten-goal shortlist for the FIFA Puskás Award, former Nigeria captain Austin Okocha is backing Baroka FC goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke to win the prestigious award.The South African goalkeeper made international headlines when he scored an overhead kick in th...
Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali Makes Full Debut For VVV Venlo
Published: September 22, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali made his full debut for VVV Venlo in their 3-0 thrashing of Blauw Geel '38 in the first round of the KNVB Beker on Thursday night.The Arsenal loanee played the full game with 1,850 spectators watching at Prins Willem Alexander Sportpark (Veghel).Before yesterday's match, Nwakali appea...
Leicester City Coach Gives Rohr Positive News On Iheanacho's Fitness
Published: September 22, 2017
Leicester City coach Craig Shakespeare has provided a positive update on the fitness of Kelechi Iheanacho ahead of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier against Zambia in about two weeks time.The Foxes number eight has started only one game this season for club and country, last weekend's 1-1 draw at Huddersfield Town, due to ...
Watford Confirm Shirt Numbers For Two Nigerian Strikers Ahead Of New WSL2 Season
Published: September 22, 2017
Watford Ladies have confirmed squad numbers ahead of the start of the 2017-18 FA Women's Super League 2 season.England U19 international Rinsola Babajide will suit up with the number eleven shirt, while Adekite Fatuga-Dada will play with the number 34 kit.Babajide is well known in these parts for scoring fourteen goals...
(Photo Confirmation) : Former Barcelona Striker Shakes Hands With Paykan Tehran FC
Published: September 22, 2017
With a statement on their official webpage, Iranian Pro League outfit Paykan FC have announced the signing of Nigeria international Ezekiel Bassey.The financial terms and length of contract signed by the 21-year-old striker have not been disclosed by The Car Makers.At the end of the 2016-2017 campaign, Ezekiel had to r...
Prolific Striker Of Nigerian Parentage Named TO USA U17 World Cup Roster
Published: September 22, 2017
Promising Toronto striker of Nigerian parentage Ayo Akinola will show off his skills when the FIFA U17 World Cup begins in India on October 6, 2017.The 17-year-old is among the six strikers included in John Hackworth's US national team roster for the 2017 Under-17 World Cup.Prior to making the step up to United States ...
Manager Who Recommended Ovie Ejaria To Liverpool Returns To Club
Published: September 22, 2017
Liverpool have officially confirmed that Michael Beale has returned to Liverpool FC's Academy setup in the role of head of coaching for the foundation phase. Beale recommended former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria to Liverpool after he did not sign scholarship forms with Arsenal in 2014, and the midfielder agreed t...