Arsenal Winger Iwobi Reveals The Key Area Of His Game He Has To Improve
Published: May 17, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has acknowledged that he has to add goals to his game and hopes to force his way back into the team. The Nigeria international had been snubbed for the last eight matches in the Premier League before manager Wenger gave him a run out in Tuesday night's 2-0 win versus Sunderland, but he coul...
Official : Charlton, Wigan Athletic Retain Aribo, Odelusi
Published: May 17, 2017
Through official channels, EFL League One outfits Charlton Athletic and Wigan have confirmed their retained lists following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 campaign. Addicks Nigerian duo Joe Aribo and Josh Umerah are among the players that will be part of pre-season training, having been retained.  Midfielder A...
Rohr Calls Off Friendly, Eagles To Spend Two Weeks In Nigeria Before South Africa Game
Published: May 17, 2017
The Super Eagles will no longer hold a training camp in Paris before their African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on June 10. Therefore, a proposed friendly with the Togolese National Team has been canceled, though it was never approved by the Nigeria Football Federation in the first place. Allnige...
Former Liverpool Defender Could Be Back In The Premier League
Published: May 17, 2017
Former Portugal youth international Tiago Ilori could return to the Premier League next season, less than five months after he departed Liverpool. The versatile defender returned to Reading's starting eleven in the second leg of the playoff semifinal against Fulham at the Madejski Stadium on Tuesday night. Ilori...
Ex-Arsenal Youth-Teamer Robson-Kanu Reacts After Scoring Against Manchester City
Published: May 17, 2017
Hal Robson-Kanu was delighted to score his third Premier League goal of the season against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night, and has said that West Brom gave the Citizens a run for their money but were unlucky to lose. The Wales international netted in the 87th minute after a great cross from C...
Noah Bazee Celebrates As Hannover Are On The Brink Of Promotion
Published: May 17, 2017
Noah Bazee was delighted after Hannover beat one of their closest challengers for the 2 Bundesliga title, VfB Stuttgart, in the last round of matches, knowing fully well that a draw in their last fixture will see his team gain promotion to the top flight. The Super Eagles invitee resumed training last week after sh...
Arsenal Interested In Signing Prolific Nigerian Striker From Chelsea
Published: May 17, 2017
Arsenal have joined the race to sign the prolific Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham in the summer transfer market.The electronic edition of The Sun says the England U21 international is prepared to quit Chelsea if manager Antonio Conte does not assure him of first team opportunities next season.Abraham flourished while on...
Iwobi Shines As Arsenal Maintain Pursuit Of Man City, Liverpool With Win
Published: May 16, 2017
Arsenal maintained the pressure in their top four pursuit after beating Sunderland 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night. The home team had by far the better chances in the first half but it remained goalless at the break, thanks to superb goalkeeping by Black Cats' Jordan Pickford.On the brink of half time, Aar...
Spurs Starlet Eyoma Maintains Exemplary Disciplinary Record As England Reach Euro Final
Published: May 16, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur whizkid Timothy Eyoma helped England to qualify for the UEFA U17 European Championship final after their 2-1 win over Turkey in the semifinal on Tuesday evening.Eyoma worked a full shift in defense, and maintained his exemplary disciplinary record as he was not booked for the fifth game on the bounce....
Dinamo Zagreb, Al Ain, English, German Clubs In Race For Kayode
Published: May 16, 2017
Croatian powerhouse Dinamo Zagreb have identified Nigeria international Olarenwaju Kayode as a transfer target in the summer transfer window, according to reports.Croatian media Sportske Novosti says Al Ain are also interested in his signature, but the Austria Vienna frontman prefers a move to the German Bundesliga.Kay...
Watford Starlet Success Advises Rohr : Iheanacho Is A Support Striker Not A Number Nine
Published: May 16, 2017
Watford wonderkid Isaac Success named Kelechi Iheanacho as the best footballer he has played with in his career when he was put on the spot, and has reminisced about their partnership in the Nigerian youth teams.Success is on the same page as Nigeria U15 coach Danladi Nasidi, saying the Manchester City talent is best w...
Three Nigerian Strikers Doubtful To Face Arsenal In The Premier League On Tuesday
Published: May 16, 2017
It is all but confirmed that Victor Anichebe will not be in action at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night when Sunderland square off against Arsenal in their penultimate game of the season.The Super Eagles star limped out of action against Swansea after 37 minutes last weekend, and the Black Cats manager David Moyes ...
Ex-England Star Reveals Chelsea Ace Victor Moses Best Position
Published: May 16, 2017
Former England international Jamie Redknapp has praised Antonio Conte for making Victor Moses fulfill his potential this season after deploying him in the right wing-back role.Before the 2016-2017 campaign, the Nigeria international spent three consecutive seasons on loan at Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham to enable...
Chelsea Nigerian Goal Machine, New Mikel Named In England Squad For Toulon Tournament
Published: May 16, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent have been rewarded for helping Chelsea win the treble at U18 level, with England head coach Neil Dewsnip naming both on the roster for the forthcoming Toulon Tournament.The versatile midfielder Tariq Uwakwe and prolific striker Ike Ugbo have a chance to show off when one of the most pres...
Ndidi Honoured To Beat England Internationals To Leicester Young Player Of The Season Award
Published: May 16, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi is delighted to win Leicester City's Young Player of the Season award for the 2016-2017 campaign, beating some of the outstanding talents in the Premier League in the process. Two England U21 internationals Demarai Gray and Ben Chilwell were pipped to the award by the Super Eagles rising star, and he h...