Why Ideye, Aminu Umar Missed Manchester United, Leicester City, FC Basel Scouts
Published: February 17, 2017
Two Nigeria international strikers missed the opportunity to display their wares in Thursday night’s Europa League meeting between Olympiakos and Osmanlıspor.While Brown Ideye was not selected by the Greek Super Lig champions after picking up a shoulder injury in last weekend’s clash vs Larissa, Aminu Um...
Arsenal GK Of Nigerian Descent Posts Shutout As England Thrash Finland
Published: February 16, 2017
Arsenal youth-teamer Arthur Okonkwo was in between the pipes as England U16s thrashed Finland 4-0 in a 2017 UEFA Under-16 Development Tournament clash on Wednesday.The 15-year-old netminder wasn’t the only player of Nigerian descent in action for the Young Lions against the Nordic opponents, with Tom Solanke plus...
Wilfred Ndidi Backed By Ranieri To Succeed At Leicester City
Published: February 16, 2017
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is delighted with the contribution of Wilfred Ndidi to the team since his transfer from Racing Genk in the January transfer window.And the Italian manager is backing the Nigerian midfielder to make a big impact at the club, adding that he has all the attributes to succeed in England....
Manchester United, Leicester, Sunderland To Watch Moses Simon Against Spurs
Published: February 16, 2017
Representatives of top English clubs will be among the spectators at the Ghelamco Arena on Thursday night for the UEFA Europa League Round of 32, Game 1 between Gent and Tottenham Hotspur. Four Nigerian stars in the shape of Moses Simon, Rabiu Ibrahim, Anderson Esiti and Samuel Kalu could feature for the 2015 Belgian ...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Visits Popular Balogun Market & Has A Photo For Leon
Published: February 16, 2017
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr was pleased to visit the popular Balogun Market located on Lagos Island in Lagos State, and has said that he will send a photograph to one of his defenders Leon Balogun.Contrary to Rohr’s thoughts, Leon Balogun’s father is a native of Ijebu Ode, a town in Ogun State which is 70 mil...
Official : Nigerian Defender Joins Osede, Solomon-Otabor At Bolton Wanderers
Published: February 16, 2017
League One club Bolton Wanderers have announced the signing of former England U20 international of Nigerian heritage Reece Wabara until the end of the season.Though the transfer window is not open, the defender was allowed to complete his move to The Trotters because he was a free agent as at the time the market closed...
Spurs Rue Absence Of Ex-Defender Troost-Ekong, Who Played On Same Team As Harry Kane
Published: February 16, 2017
In its preview of Thursday night’s Europa League tie against Gent at the Ghelamco Arena, the official website of Tottenham Hotspur has rued the absence of former player William Troost-Ekong.The Nigeria international defender has returned to Belgium after his loan spell with Haugesund but will not face his former ...
Super Eagles Star Misses Much Anticipated Battle Against Man Utd Midfielder Paul Pogba
Published: February 16, 2017
The much anticipated individual battle between Blackburn Rovers star Hope Akpan and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this weekend will not take place after all. Rovers have confirmed via their official webpage that the Nigeria international will miss their next three matches in the wake of his first red card for...
Ajax Coach Warns Arsenal : The Fight Is Not Over For Nigerian Wonderkid Omidiji
Published: February 16, 2017
A coach at famous Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam has told Arsenal the race is not over for the signature of much-coveted striker Lateef Omidiji Jr. The Premier League side have reached an agreement with the Sparta Rotterdam trainee that he will join the Gunners when he attains the age of majority. “He is a player that...
Why Ovie Ejaria Was Left Out Of Liverpool Traveling Party To Spain
Published: February 16, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has been left out of Liverpool’s traveling party to Spain.The central midfielder has remained at Melwood to continue his rehabilitation programme after rupturing a ligament in his ankle against Wolves in the FA Cup, according to the official website of The Reds.That injur...
Stats Do Not Lie : How Super Eagles Next Big Hope Iwobi Fared Vs Bayern
Published: February 16, 2017
Based on statistics, Alex Iwobi had a dismal performance against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international completed only 12 passes during the 65 minutes he spent on the pitch, while Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso chalked up 111.He did not see much of the ball either, with only ...
Ugbo Fires Chelsea Into FA Youth Cup Semis; Uwakwe, Ndukwu & Ughelumba Involved
Published: February 16, 2017
Defending champions Chelsea have advanced to the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup for the eighth successive season following a 1-0 win over Leicester City on Wednesday night.Manager Jody Morris named England youth international Ike Ugbo in his starting lineup, Calvin Ughelumba and Layton Ndukwu started for the Foxes and ...
Iwobi Flops, Alaba Stars As Efficient Bayern Muller Arsenal In Champions League
Published: February 15, 2017
Arsenal have a mountain to climb if they are to progress to the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League after suffering a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night.The Bundesliga champions took the lead in the 11th minute through Arjen Robben, who was allowed space and time to shoot with hi...
Team News : Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi, Bayern LB Alaba Named In Starting XI
Published: February 15, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has named his starting lineup for Wednesday evening’s Champions League round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena, Munich.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has retained his place in the starting XI and starts on the left of the Gunners midfield.The 20-year-old will be ma...
Ex-Barcelona Defender Okunowo : Messi, Neymar & Suarez Will Be Feeling Bad After 4-0 Loss To PSG
Published: February 15, 2017
Former Barcelona defender Gbenga Okunowo was disappointed after the Spanish champions surprisingly lost 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night in the Champions League Round of 16, Game 1.Okunowo, who spent three years with Barca, reckons that Luis Enrique’s side are faced with a mountain to climb to overturn...