Ex-Liverpool Boy Wonder Ibe In Spain For Pre-Season Training
Published: July 09, 2017
Former Liverpool wonderkid Jordon Ibe is presently in Marbella, Spain undergoing pre-season training with the first team of Premier League outfit Bournemouth.The England U21 international was among the eleven midfielders that departed for the South of Spain on Friday, July 7.Ibe will be seeking to impress the Cherries ...
Lukaku Expalains Why He Chose Manchester United : They Are Bigger Than Chelsea
Published: July 09, 2017
Belgium international Romelu Lukaku has explained why he chose Manchester United over Premier League champions Chelsea in the summer transfer window.The Red Devils and The Blues were the two main contenders for Lukaku's signature after he rejected a new Everton contract offer, but the striker has decided to move to Old...
Arsenal Next Big Thing Balogun Scores On U23 Debut, Six Nigerian Talents Feature Vs Bournemouth
Published: July 09, 2017
Arsenal U23s lost 2-1 to Bournemouth in their first pre-season game at London Colney on Saturday, July 8.Six players of Nigerian descent in the shape of Joseph Olowu, Tolaji Bola, Xavier Amaechi, Aaron Eyoma, Tobi Omole and Folarin Balogun featured for the Gunners, with the first four starting and playing only the firs...
No Going Back : Chelsea Number One Target Completes Manchester United Medical
Published: July 09, 2017
There's no going back regarding the imminent transfer of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United, with the Belgium international undergoing a medical in Los Angeles on Saturday.The Everton star man has completed a routine medical and has posted pictures on Instagram to back up his claims.Before agreeing terms with Mancheste...
Friendlies Wrap: Olayinka Nets Hat-Trick; Osimhen, Ryan Sanusi, Aluko Score One Goal Each
Published: July 09, 2017
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that found the back of the net for their respective teams in pre-season friendlies on Saturday, July 8.German Bundesliga side VFL Wolfsburg notched up an impressive 8-0 win over Veltins-Selection. Nigeria international Victor Osimhen scored their last goal when he headed home...
Man Utd 1 Chelsea 0 : Red Devils & Blues Also Battling For Colombia World Cup Star
Published: July 08, 2017
Manchester United are battling it out with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Ligue 1 moneybags PSG for the signature of Colombia World Cup star James Rodríguez.The attacking midfielder appears not to be in the plans of Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, and saw the handwriting on the wall when he was omitted from th...
Ex-Teammate Of Spurs Star Man Harry Kane Sends Farewell Message To Gent
Published: July 08, 2017
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has sent a farewell message to the Gent faithful after completing his transfer to Turkish Super Lig side Bursaspor.The former Tottenham Hotspur starlet, who played on the same team as England star Harry Kane, signed a three-year deal with Bursaspor on Saturday after passing a ...
Official: One Of The Best Young Stars At Manchester United Extends Contract
Published: July 08, 2017
Through their official website, Manchester United have confirmed that the highly-rated Portuguese goalkeeper Joel Pereira has signed a new deal with the club.The new contract with the Red Devils will keep the goalkeeper at M16 0RA until the end of the 2020-2021 season, and there is also the option to extend the deal by...
Manchester United All-Time Top Scorer Arrives Everton Training Ground Ahead Of Medical
Published: July 08, 2017
Everton are on the brink of announcing the capture of England legend Wayne Rooney from Manchester United. According to various reports in England, including Sky Sports, Rooney has arrived at the Toffees training ground to undergo a medical with the club.The 31-year-old currently earns 250,000 pounds a week at Manchest...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Opens Up : How I Was Scouted By The Eagles
Published: July 08, 2017
Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has revealed how he joined Crystal Palace after he initially played at the park in Norbury, South West London. The Chelsea right wing-back, who grew up in Croydon, Streatham and Brixton, had asked to train with non-league side Cosmos 90, where he was scouted by The Eagles.''I got notic...
Chelsea Young Star Aina : Replacing Victor Moses Was Highlight Of My Season
Published: July 08, 2017
Interviewed by the official website of Chelsea as part of its review of last season, former England U19 skipper Ola Aina has acknowledged that making his Premier League debut was the highlight of his season.The Super Eagles hopeful finally made his Premier League bow when he replaced compatriot Victor Moses in the 82 m...
World Cup Winner Of Nigerian Descent Earns N240 Million Annually At Liverpool
Published: July 08, 2017
England U20 international of Nigerian descent Sheyi Ojo is among the least paid players in the first team of Liverpool.The 20-year-old is expected to pocket 520,000 pounds (approximately N240 million using the unofficial exchange rates)  in 2017 at the Anfield outfit.Liverpool's top earner is Brazil star Philippe Cout...
Watford, QPR, Hull Target Onyedinma Agrees New Deal With Millwall
Published: July 08, 2017
Lagos-born Nigerian midfielder Fred Onyedinma has ended speculation about his future after agreeing a new contract with newly-promoted Championship outfit Millwall.The South London Press is reporting that Onyedinma will remain at The Den after all, and might feature in Saturday afternoon's pre-season friendly against D...
Most Capped Player Of Nigerian Descent In History Dieke Earns 120th Cap For Scotland
Published: July 08, 2017
Vittsjö GIK defender Ifeoma Dieke earned her 120th international cap in Scotland's 1-0 win over Republic of Ireland in a friendly at Stark's Park, Kirkaldy on Friday night.Born in Massachusetts, United States 36 years ago, she was eligible to turn out for her country of birth, Nigeria and Scotland before committing he...
Official : Manchester United Announce Transfer Of Chelsea Target Subject To Medical
Published: July 08, 2017
Through a statement on their official website, Manchester United have announced that they have reached an agreement with Everton over the transfer of Romelu Lukaku.The Belgium international will be officially unveiled by the Red Devils if he passes a medical and agrees personal terms with the club.Manchester United sou...