Akinlabi Enters The History Books As First Nigerian To Play Competitively For Real Madrid
Published: September 20, 2020
The Real Madrid player every Nigerian was hoping would come off the bench against Real Sociedad, Marvin Akinlabi was handed his competitive debut for the La Liga champions on Sunday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Coach Zinedine Zidane brought him on to replace Rodrygo with twenty-one minutes remaining and the...
Akinlabi's Jersey Number Revealed Ahead Of Potential Debut For Real Madrid Vs Real Sociedad
Published: September 20, 2020
Still just twenty years of age, Nigerian winger Marvin Akinlabi is in the frame to make his competitive debut for Real Madrid's first team in their La Liga opener against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Los Blancos coach Zinedine Zidane has included Akinlabi in the matchday squad again...
Real Madrid's Akinlabi On The Cusp Of History As Zidane Names Winger In Matchday Squad For Season Opener
Published: September 19, 2020
Nigeria-eligible winger Marvin Akinlabi is on the cusp of history with Real Madrid first team coach Zinedine Zidane including the 2000-born player in his matchday squad to face Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena (Donostia-San Sebastián) on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The French football tactician ha...
Nigerian Winger Continues To Train With Real Madrid First Team With Gareth Bale's Exit Looming
Published: September 17, 2020
Spanish-born winger of Nigerian descent, Marvin Akinlabi's performance on his non-competitive debut for Real Madrid's first team against Getafe on Tuesday must have certainly impressed manager Zinedine Zidane, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The French football tactician continues to run the rule over Akinlabi with a ...
SD Huesca Coach Michel Clarifies Future Of Kelechi Nwakali
Published: September 17, 2020
Coach Michel has insisted that Kelechi Nwakali has a future at SD Huesca despite their promotion to the top-flight of Spanish football. According to Radio Huesca, Michel revealed that he won't close the door on Jaime Seoane, Joaquín Muñoz and Nwakali if they show they have the level to play in La Liga. SD Hues...
Zinedine Zidane Includes Akinlabi In Real Madrid Squad To Face Getafe
Published: September 15, 2020
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has included Nigeria-eligible midfielder Marvin Akinlabi in his squad list for Tuesday's behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly against Getafe at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium. According to reports in Spain including Marca, Akinlabi has been named in a 26-man group and is am...
Nwakali's Clash With Former Arsenal Teammate Coquelin : Villarreal Issue Injury Update
Published: September 14, 2020
Kelechi Nwakali will be heaving a sign of relief with the latest update issued by Villarreal following the injury suffered by their summer signing Francis Coquelin during the 1-1 draw with SD Huesca in La Liga on Sunday. Fourteen minutes from time, the Frenchman was stretchered off the pitch after clashing with his...
Ex-Barcelona Midfielder Reveals How Huesca Tactics Nullified The Threat Of Villarreal's Chukwueze
Published: September 14, 2020
Villarreal, who have been tipped to finish in the top four positions, were held to a 1-1 draw by SD Huesca in the opening round of the new La Liga season at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Sunday evening. Coached by ex-Arsenal manager Unai Emery, the Yellow Submarine earned a share of the spoils thanks to Gerard Moren...
Will Messi Really Leave Barcelona?
Published: September 08, 2020
Lionel Messi has spent his whole professional football career in Barcelona, first joining the club as a 14-year-old; the Argentine's extraordinary exploits have seen him quickly become an honorary Catalan.Messi has helped the club to 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues, collecting a record six Ballon d'Or...
Photo Confirmation: Real Madrid Coach Zidane Still Checking Out Akinlabi Ahead Of Possible Debut
Published: September 04, 2020
Real Madrid first team coach Zinedine Zidane has continued to run the rule over Marvin Akinlabi with a view to handing the Nigeria-eligible winger his competitive debut for Los Blancos in the upcoming season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Akinlabi is one of the youngsters promoted to first team training after helpin...
Real Madrid Coach Zinedine Zidane Runs The Rule Over Versatile Nigerian Midfielder
Published: September 01, 2020
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is running the rule over versatile Nigerian midfielder Marvin Akinlabi. Real Madrid youth team expert Julio J. Sánchez Barreda has confirmed that Akinlabi was among the ten Castilla players who trained with the first team on the first day of pre-season on Monday. Zidane deci...
Real Madrid Promote Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder To First Team Training After UYL Heroics
Published: August 29, 2020
Real Madrid's talented Nigerian starlet Marvin Akinlabi Park is set for an eventful summer after helping the club win last season's UEFA Youth League for the first time in their history. According to trusted Spanish media outlet Marca, the teenager has been selected amongst ten players classed as U-19 who will take a ...
Barcelona's Messi Romance Hanging By A Thread
Published: August 27, 2020
It is arguably true that there is no bigger name in football today than the name Lionel Messi, the demi-god of the Catalan giants FC Barcelona. Therefore, when the rumour of Messi handing in a transfer request hit the public space earlier this week, it was expected that the reaction in the football world would be f...
Roberto Carlos Watches On As Akinlabi Bags Assist To Help Real Madrid Win UYL Final
Published: August 25, 2020
Real Madrid have won the UEFA Youth League for the first time in their history, beating Benfica 3-2 in a thriller on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Los Blancos and Brazil legend Roberto Carlos was permitted to attend the final and monitored proceedings at the Colovray Sports Centre - Nyon in Switzerl...
Akinlabi Provides Two Assists As Real Madrid Beat FC Salzburg To Reach First-Ever UYL Final
Published: August 22, 2020
Real Madrid are through to their first-ever UEFA Youth League final after beating Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 on Saturday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Four Nigeria-eligible youngsters were on show at the Centre sportif de Colovray in Nyon, with Chukwuibuike Adamu, Bryan Okoh and Karim Adeyemi starting for Red Bull...