Chelsea Striker Ugbo Comes Out On Top In Battle With Reading Defender Gabriel Osho
Published: April 02, 2016
The Chelsea U18s earned an impressive win in the Premier Academy League on Saturday morning, beating Reading U18s 6-2 at Cobham Training Centre.The visitors took the lead in the 11th minute but the Londoners came back firing on all cylinders in the second half, scoring six goals.England youth international Ike Ugbo sco...
Nigeria Rising Star Umar Aminu Ready For Fenerbahce Test
Published: April 02, 2016
Super Eagles midfielder Umar Aminu is hoping Osmanlıspor would get at least a draw when they trade tackles with Fenerbahçe S.K. in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday evening.Aminu has let bygones be bygones vis-a-vis Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations following their 1-0 loss ...
Ahmed Musa Excused From CSKA Moscow Training
Published: April 02, 2016
Ahead of CSKA Moscow’s big game in the Russian Premier League on Sunday against Zenit St. Petersburg, Ahmed Musa did not participate in full training on Friday.The Super Eagles star and teammate Aaron Samuel both returned to the Russian capital on Thursday after international duty.And due to the long flight and c...
Coquelin Reveals Iwobi Has Been Encouraged By Other First-Teamers At Arsenal
Published: April 02, 2016
Francis Coquelin has been discussing Alex Iwobi’s transition from the Academy Team of Arsenal to the first team squad.The French midfielder has opined that the Nigeria international can make an impact for the Gunners as he has been well received by other first-teamers and the friendly atmosphere in the dressing r...
U21 Premier League Wrap : Eyoma Comes Off The Bench For Arsenal; Man City Defender Adarabioyo Missing
Published: April 02, 2016
Aaron Eyoma came off the bench for Arsenal U21s as they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Blackburn Rovers in the Under 21 Premier League Division Two on Friday.With the hosts 1-0 up, thanks to Lavelle’s first-half strike, the 18-year-old defender was introduced 13 minutes from time for his second appearance in the U21...
Nigerian Exports:Echiejile Starts For Monaco, Olhanense LB Amuzie Missing; Friday&Utaka Hit Target
Published: April 01, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues and Asia on Friday.Former England youth international Nedum Onuoha started and played 90 minutes of Queens Park Rangers 3-2 loss to Middlesbrough at Loftus Road. The Warri-born defender has gone the distance in 39 straight games in the ...
Victor Moses Looking Forward To Locking Horns With Crystal Palace
Published: April 01, 2016
Victor Moses is looking forward to locking horns with his former club Crystal Palace when they visit West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. The Nigeria international spent his formative years as a footballer with the academy team of Crystal Palace before he was promoted to their first team at the age of 16.Moses h...
2016 Kogi FA Cup: Kogi United, FC Lokoja Tango In Final
Published: April 01, 2016
Kogi United and FC Lokoja will trade tackles in the Kogi State 2016 Federation Cup final on Sunday, April 3.The soccer-loving residents of the Kogi state capital, Lokoja and its suburb will have to patiently watch through the 90 minutes to find out who emerges new champions at the Kogi Confluence Stadium, Lokoja.Speaki...
Coquelin Believes Alex Iwobi Will Motivate The Young Stars At Arsenal
Published: April 01, 2016
Francis Coquelin believes Alex Iwobi’s progress at Arsenal this season will motivate up-and-coming talents at the club that they have a chance of breaking into the first team if they work hard in training.The Nigeria international netted his first Premier League goal against Everton before the international break...
Hearts Striker Dauda Not Bothered About Efe Ahead Big Game At Celtic Park
Published: April 01, 2016
Heart of Midlothian attacker Abiola Dauda is relishing the prospect of facing champions Celtic in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday and is not bothered about the personal confrontation with Nigeria international Efe Ambrose.Dauda arrived Hearts on loan from Dutch side Vitesse in the January transfer window and has e...
Exclusive: Chelsea Star Mikel Reacts To Reports He Demanded Super Eagles Captaincy From Musa
Published: April 01, 2016
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has moved quickly to dismiss reports in the local media that he pressured Ahmed Musa and interim coach of the Super Eagles Samson Siasia to be appointed skipper of the national team.Based on the reports, Mikel had threatened not to honour the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against E...
Nigerian Talent Michael Ogungbaro Departs FC Midtjylland For FK Jerv
Published: April 01, 2016
Norwegian club FK Jerv have announced the signing of Michael Ogungbaro from Danish team FC Midtjylland.The 19-year-old has penned a three-year contract that will keep him at Grimstad until the end of the 2018 season.Primarily a midfielder, Ogungbaro is also comfortable playing as a centre half, and has been described a...
Super Eagles Glovesman Ikeme Passed Fit To Face Ipswich Town
Published: April 01, 2016
Wolverhampton Wanderers netminder Carl Ikeme has recovered from illness and is available for selection against Ipswich Town in the Championship.Ikeme returned to England earlier than expected due to a stomach bug he picked up while on international duty with the Nigeria squad but has now been passed fit by the medics t...
Gabriel Agbonlahor Suspended By Aston Villa, Will Not Face Chelsea
Published: April 01, 2016
Gabriel Agbonlahor will not feature against Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, Aston Villa have announced via official sources.Aston Villa have tweeted that the former England international, who has Nigerian descent, has been suspended and an internal investigation is currently underway.The West Midla...
Can Kanu Upstage Good Pal Henry & Adebayor To Claim Arsenal Best Goal Vs Watford
Published: April 01, 2016
Retired Nigeria international Nwankwo Kanu is in the running for the favourite goal scored by an Arsenal player against Watford.Ahead of the Gunners Premier League tie with Watford on Saturday at the Emirates, the official website of Arsenal has picked the most eye-catching goals scored against the Hornets and asked th...