London Attack : Chelsea Duo, England Team To Wear Black Armbands Vs Japan In Tribute To Victims
Published: June 04, 2017
The England youth team representing the nation at the ongoing Toulon Tournament in France will wear black armbands when they tackle Japan at the Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny, Aubagne on Sunday afternoon as a mark of respect to those who died in the London Bridge attack.Seven people lost their lives in horrific circumsta...
Nigerian Wonderkid Reveals Why He Is Thriving At Manchester United
Published: June 04, 2017
American-born defender of Nigerian parentage Matthew Olosunde has revealed that he is fulfilling his potential at Manchester United because of the conducive environment and relationship with his teammates.In the just concluded season, Olosunde was in the Red Devils traveling party for Premier League games against Arsen...
Arsenal Starlet Alex Iwobi Vows To Go Full Throttle In World Cup Season
Published: June 04, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is prepared to go full-throttle when the new season begins on August 12, 2017.The Hale End Academy product is aware that he has to impress Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when pre-season training starts next month as he lost his spot in the first team in the final three months of the 2016...
Leicester Star Musa, Shehu Insist On Fasting For AFCON Qualifier, Nigeria Coach Disagrees -Report
Published: June 04, 2017
Eagles stars Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi have insisted on observing the Muslim Ramadan fasting for the upcoming AFCON qualifier against South Africa despite pleas by coach Gernot Rohr they should at least defer it.Alhassan Ibrahim ‘Muazzam’ and fresh call-up Moroof Youssef of Zamalek are the other players on the...
Match Fixing Scandal Rocks Nigerian Football
Published: June 04, 2017
Bauchi-based referee Marcus Bwashi could face the wrath of football fans after it was confirmed he has been ordered to favour FC Ifeanyi Ubah by all means against MFM FC on Sunday.A top referee Chief has been fingered as the mastermind of the match fixing scandal set to rock the match.All is done in an attempt to aid F...
Ex-Juventus Star Sunday Oliseh Hails Real Madrid For Winning La Duodecima
Published: June 03, 2017
Former Juventus midfielder Sunday Oliseh had nothing but praise for Real Madrid after the La Liga champions secured their 12th Champions League by thrashing Juventus 4-1 in the final in Cardiff on Saturday night.A brace from Portugal star Ronaldo and additional tallies from Casemiro and Marco Asensio secured the win fo...
Nigerian-Born Striker Celebrates As Chelsea Win Fourth League Title Of The Season
Published: June 03, 2017
Eniola Aluko was in celebration mood after Chelsea Ladies won the inaugural FA Women's Super League Spring Series title following a 2-0 road win over Birmingham City on the final day of the season on Saturday.It was the fourth league title won by the Stamford Bridge outfit this season, with the Men's team, U18s and Wom...
Nigeria's Highest Paid Strikers, All With Premier League Experience, On Target For Clubs
Published: June 03, 2017
Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Emenike returned to scoring ways as Fenerbahçe beat Adanaspor 3-1 on the final day of the season in the Turkish Super Lig.The ex-West Ham striker came off the bench in the 74th minute before wrapping up the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time when his deflected effort wen...
NFF Take Concrete Steps To Cap Arsenal Linked Starlet, Invite Him To AFCON Qualifier Vs RSA
Published: June 03, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have taken concrete steps to cap the Arsenal linked wonderkid Lateef Omidiji Jnr ahead of the United States and Netherlands, and plan to present him to the public next Saturday before the national team take on South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo.It can be exclusive...
Arsenal Target Henry Unfazed by Presence Of Iheanacho, Iwobi; Eyes Competitive Debut Vs RSA
Published: June 03, 2017
Arsenal linked striker Henry Onyekuru is targeting his competitive Super Eagles debut when they trade tackles with South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo in a week's time.If the Eupen wonderkid does well in training, manager Gernot Rohr may be tempted to field him from the very beginning against Baf...
Nigeria International, Who Played On Same Team As Man Utd's Juan Mata, Banned In The USA
Published: June 03, 2017
Nigeria international Sunday Stephen has been suspended for one game and issued an undisclosed fine by the Disciplinary Committee of Major League Soccer.The central midfielder was punished for an incident that occurred during the 54th minute of Salt Lake's game against Houston Dynamo on May 31 in which he endangered th...
Ex-Super Eagles Manager Explains Why He Called Up Omoijuanfo To Norway Senior Team
Published: June 03, 2017
Nigeria are set to miss out on the services of former Manchester City trialist Ohi Omoijuanfo, with Norway national team manager Lars Lagerbäck handing him a maiden call-up for the World Cup qualifier against Czech Republic and the friendly against Sweden in June.The former Super Eagles World Cup manager has explained...
Man Utd's Nigerian Defender, Dubbed The New Dani Alves, Disappointed Not To Feature In World Cup
Published: June 03, 2017
Highly-rated Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde, 19, has spoken of his joy after Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho named him in his provisional roster for Premier League matches against Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur towards the end of last season.The right wing-back did not eventually dress for both games held in...
Arsenal Whizzkid Nwakali Expecting Super Eagles Coach Rohr To Ring Him Up
Published: June 03, 2017
Arsenal wonderkid Kelechi Nwakali is dismayed over his snub by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, and is expecting the German to consider him when he names future national team rosters.To call a spade a spade, the Nigeria U20 skipper might be shipped out on loan by the Gunners for a second consecutive season because he do...
Man City Tell Iheanacho He's Surplus To Requirements, West Ham In Talks With Agent
Published: June 03, 2017
The future of Africa's Most Promising Talent, Kelechi Iheanacho is not at Manchester City, with manager Pep Guardiola informing the Nigeria international he's surplus to requirements ahead of pre-season training.Despite being linked with a move to a couple of big teams abroad like Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortm...