Iheanacho Has Not Started For Man City In 20 Games But Hopes To Play Vs Man Utd
Published: April 27, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho is raring to go when the two teams representing Manchester in the Premier League lock horns at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night. The Nigeria international was key when the Citizens faced the Red Devils back in September, scoring a goal and notching an assist in a 2-1 win, and hopes to be part of t...
'Nigerian Messi' Takes One Step Closer To Liverpool First-Team Debut
Published: April 27, 2017
Ibadan-born winger Bobby Adekanye has taken one step closer to making his first-team debut for Liverpool .The Netherlands youth international made a rare appearance for the Reds U23s on Wednesday night as they reached the final of the Lancashire Senior Cup after hammering Rochdale 6-0.While Ovie Ejaria and Sheyi Ojo we...
Nigerian Whizz-Kid Scores 24th Goal Of The Season As Chelsea Win FAYC For Fourth Year Running
Published: April 26, 2017
Defending champions Chelsea retained the FA Youth Cup after recording a 5-1 win over Manchester City in the final second leg at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.The Young Blues led 2-0 at the break and 3-1 on aggregate, courtesy of goals from Trevoh Chalobah and Chelsea Academy poster boy Ike Ugbo, who was joined in ...
Iwobi Benched, Ndidi Stars As Champions League Regulars Arsenal Grind Out Win
Published: April 26, 2017
Arsenal continued their push for a top four spot with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over defending champions Leicester City at the Emirates on Wednesday night.Hale End Academy graduate Alex Iwobi watched proceedings from the bench for the entirety of the game, while Super Eagles teammate Wilfred Ndidi was at the heart of t...
Manchester City Loanee Nwakali Scores Brilliant Goal From Outside The Box
Published: April 26, 2017
Manchester City loanee Chidiebere Nwakali opened his goalscoring account for Sogndal in their 6-1 rout of Fjoera in the Norwegian Cup on Wednesday evening.The Nigeria youth international penned a short-term contract with the Tippeligaen side in the winter transfer market and has gone on to make five appearances in the ...
Tammy Abraham Ranked Chelsea's Top Player, Super Eagles Star Omeruo Ninth
Published: April 26, 2017
England U21 international of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham has been rated the top Chelsea player loaned out this season. Squawka.com has ranked all the 37 players on loan based on their performances for their temporary clubs, and three players of Nigerian descent made their list.Current Chelsea Academy Player of the Y...
Man City Vow Not To Sign Tottenham Hotspur English-Born Nigerian Star This Summer
Published: April 26, 2017
Manchester city manager Pep Guardiola has played down reports that the club are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli this summer. Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi recently hinted that the Citizens were preparing a world record bid for the English-born Nigerian talent before denying that he publi...
Iwobi Admits Arsenal Players Need To Prove To The Fans They Are Still A Force In England
Published: April 26, 2017
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has admitted that they need to prove to the fans that they are still a force in England in their last eight games of the season.Arsene Wenger's side currently occupy seventh position in the Premier League standings after managing four wins in their last ten matches in the top fli...
Vincent Enyeama Hints NFF, Rohr To Decide Fate Over Super Eagles Return
Published: April 26, 2017
Vincent Enyeama has deflected questions regarding his return to the national team, ahead of the African Cup of Nations and World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Cameroon.The Lille goalkeeper called time on his international career with the Super Eagles in 2015 after a publicized dispute with ex-coach Sunday Oli...
Chelsea Boss Praises Moses, Team For Fighting Spirit Against Southampton
Published: April 26, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was delighted with his side’s performance against Southampton in the Premier League on Tuesday night, in which Super Eagle Victor Moses was in action for 86 minutes. A brace from Diego Costa and additional tallies from Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill saw The Blues overcome the Saints 4-2 and...
Chelsea In Pole Position Ahead Of Man City To Sign AFC Wimbledon's Nigerian Wonderkid
Published: April 26, 2017
Premier League pacesetters Chelsea have leapfrogged Manchester City in the race to sign AFC Wimbledon whizkid Toyosi Olusanya, according to reports in the British press.The Blues have stepped up their pursuit of the winger by inviting him for trials with a view to a contract, the Mirror has reported.Olusanya was a hit ...
Fanendo Adi Claims Title Of Highest-Paid Nigerian Player In MLS (Full List)
Published: April 26, 2017
The MLS Players Union announced a list of 2017 player salaries in the American top flight on Tuesday, April 25.Portland Timbers star Fanendo Adi claimed the title of highest-paid player of Nigerian descent in Major League Soccer, with guaranteed salaries (including bonuses) of $1,736,254.00 a year.In American terms, Ad...
Ex-Super Eagles Star's Son Dominic Iorfa Back In Favour At Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: April 25, 2017
Dominic Iorfa is back in favour at Wolverhampton Wanderers with the defender selected for Tuesday’s Championship clash against Huddersfield Town.With the Molineux Stadium outfit certain to be playing in the English second-tier next season, manager Paul Lambert made a couple of changes to the starting line-up.Prior to...
Moses Puts In Another Solid Display As Chelsea Take Giant Step Towards Title
Published: April 25, 2017
Diego Costa was back among the goals as Chelsea beat Southampton 4-2 in a Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night to reestablish a seven-point lead over nearest challengers Tottenham Hotspur.It took the Blues less than six minutes to open the scoring. The Southampton defenders were not quick in rea...
Man City Readying World Record Bid For Tottenham Hotspur Midfielder
Published: April 25, 2017
Manchester City are preparing a world record bid for Tottenham Hotspur star of Nigerian descent Dele Alli, according to Barcelona legend Xavi, who is close to manager Pep Guardiola.The Sun says Guardiola wants to sign the attacking midfielder to help City win trophies, and the Manchester-based outfit have to pay more t...