EPL Wrap: Ndidi Assists, Iheanacho Stars, Abraham Comes Close, Solanke Bench, Ejaria Not In 18
Published: November 04, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 4.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Leicester City shared...
Stoke 2 Leicester 2 : Creative Ndidi Named MOTM, Iheanacho's Goal Disallowed
Published: November 04, 2017
Leicester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Stoke City in a close Premier League encounter at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon, with Wilfred Ndidi grabbing an assist.The Foxes had been enjoying something of a renaissance since they cut their ties with Craig Shakespeare and appointed Claude Puel.And they wasted li...
(See Photo) Onazi Suffers Injury Relapse, Doubtful For Trips To Algeria, Russia
Published: November 04, 2017
Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi is struggling to be fit for Nigeria's upcoming international matches against Algeria and Argentina.Prior to today's contest against Kayserispor, Trabzonspor medics had worked hard to get him in top-top condition after he picked up a groin injury while on international duty with the Sup...
Talented Nigerian Striker On The Mark In Arsenal 4-2 Win Against Wolves
Published: November 04, 2017
In their second fixture of the U18 Premier League Cup, Arsenal cruised to a comfortable 4-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at London Colney on Saturday afternoon.Three players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Tobi Omole, Bukayo Saka and the hugely talented striker Folarin Balogun started for the Young Gunners, whi...
New Mikel Shines In Midfield As Chelsea Thrash Brighton U18PLCup
Published: November 04, 2017
Chelsea U18s delivered an attacking masterclass and a solid defensive showing to thrash Brighton a& Hove Albion 3-0 in their second game of the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday afternoon.England U19 international Tariq Uwakwe was the only player with ancestral ties to Nigeria named in the Blues starting line-up.Four ...
GK Francis Uzoho Sent To Deportivo Reserves After Training With First Team
Published: November 04, 2017
New Deportivo de La Coruña coach Cristóbal Parralo has more or less sent ex-Golden Eaglets netminder Francis Uzoho back to the reserve team of the club who play in the Spanish third-tier.For the third game in a row, Uzoho has not been named in the match day squad for Saturday's La Liga clash against Atlético Madrid ...
Mainz Give Green Light To Balogun To Hook Up With Nigeria For Algeria, Argentina Games
Published: November 04, 2017
Bundesliga club Mainz have given the green light to Leon Balogun to hook up with the Nigerian national team for the upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina. The central defender was included in the Super Eagles latest roster at the start of this week, but his participation in the two matches was questionable after...
Ex-Chelsea Trialist Dubbed The New Obafemi Martins Returns To Barnsley
Published: November 04, 2017
Victor Adeboyejo has returned to EFL Championship club Barnsley as he continues his search for a new employer.The Nigerian-born frontman had tried his luck at Premier League champions Chelsea in October but nothing has come out of it, at the moment.While training with The Blues Development squad, Adeboyejo featured in ...
Argentina Make Roster Adjustment Again Ahead Of Nigeria Friendly
Published: November 04, 2017
FC Zenit Saint Petersburg defender Emanuel Mammana has been summoned to the Argentinian national team for their international friendlies against Russia and Nigeria, the Argentina Football Association has officially announced.Manager Sampaoli has handed a late call-up to the Zenit number 30 due to the withdrawal of Sevi...
Nigeria World Cup Star Sees Red For First Time In Qatar Stars League
Published: November 04, 2017
Michael Babatunde grabbed the headlines in Qatar, but for all the wrong reasons as he was sent off for two bookable offenses in Qatar SC 2-0 defeat to Rayyan SC in the Qatari top-flight on Friday afternoon.The 24-year old picked up two yellows in the space of two minutes, first for a foul in the 37th minute and the oth...
Who Is Nigeria's Greatest Player Of All Time? IFFHS Provides Answer (Full List 48 Legend Players)
Published: November 03, 2017
Football statisticians, International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS),  has published on its official webpage the 48 football legend players.Of the 48 legends of the game picked by the German-based organization, only one Nigerian, former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu, made the prestigious list.Other...
Official : Central Midfielder Inks New Three-Year Deal With Chelsea
Published: November 03, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have rewarded promising midfielder Luke McCormick with a new contract.According to Chelsea TV reporter Lee Parker, the 18-year-old has committed his future to The Blues until the summer of 2020, having appended his signature to a fresh three-year contract.McCormick penned his first prof...
Highly-Rated Oxford United Goalkeeper Pledges Future To Nigeria Ahead Of England
Published: November 03, 2017
Promising Oxford United goalkeeper Manny Agboola has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of England.The 19-year-old is regarded as one of the top goalkeeping prospects in the EFL League One, and Oxford United rewarded him with a professional contract at the end of the 2016-2017 season.''Manny has committe...
Alex Iwobi Tells Arsenal Teammates What They Must Do To Stop Man City
Published: November 03, 2017
Alex Iwobi has advised his Arsenal teammates to be cautious defensively when they face Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, saying their strikers are ruthless in front of goal.Of the top eight strikers in the English top-flight, statistically speaking, Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus and Leroy...
Ex-Zenit St. Petersburg Star To Referee Argentina-Nigeria, Assisted By Russian Officials
Published: November 03, 2017
The organizers of the Argentina-Nigeria international match have confirmed that a Russian team of arbitrators will officiate the meeting between the two continental powerhouses on November 14.The Russian Football Union writes on its official website that Vladislav Bezborodov will take charge of the friendly and he will...