New Mikel Outshines Okocha: Scores & Provides Assist As Chelsea Thrash West Ham U18s 7-0
Published: November 25, 2017
Chelsea extended their unbeaten home record at U18 level to 46 matches in all competitions following their 7-0 hammering of West Ham United in a London derby staged at Cobham Training Center on Saturday.England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Faustino Anjorin and Tariq Uwakwe started for the Young Blues and Jo...
New Mikel : We Are Not Paying Attention To 1000-Day Unbeaten Run
Published: November 25, 2017
Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe, who has been labelled the New John Obi Mikel, has insisted that Chelsea U18s are not bothered by the stats ahead of their match against West Ham in the U18 Premier League on Saturday morning.If Chelsea U18s remain undefeated in their next three home fixtures, they will get to the 1000-...
Chelsea Old Boy Dominic Solanke Might Come Back To Haunt Them
Published: November 24, 2017
As Chelsea prepare to travel to Anfield to face off against The Reds on Saturday, a moment of thought is thus spared for Liverpool's bit-part youngster, Dominic Solanke who jumped ship to Melwood last summer.With just a total of 85 minutes in seven substitute appearances to his name for the Merseyside club in the Premi...
Early Team News Liverpool-Chelsea : Victor Moses Will Start On The Bench
Published: November 24, 2017
Speaking to the national press in England, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed that Victor Moses is in contention to make his first-team return when the champions tackle Liverpool on Saturday.The Nigeria international has not kicked a ball in a competitive fixture since sustaining a hamstring problem against Cryst...
Why Iwobi Replaced Welbeck At Half-Time Vs Cologne? Wenger Explains
Published: November 24, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has explained that he had decided before the Europa League clash against Cologne on Thursday night that Nigerian star Alex Iwobi would replace Danny Welbeck at half-time.The Gunners face Burnley, Huddersfield Town and Manchester United in the space of six days, and Wenger admitted it was t...
Ighalo Reacts To Stoke City, West Ham, Southampton & Everton Link
Published: November 24, 2017
Ex-Watford star Odion Ighalo has played down speculation linking him with at least four clubs in the English Premier League.According to reports, Stoke City, West Ham, Southampton and Everton are interested in the services of the Nigeria international, ahead of the reopening of the transfer window in the first week of ...
Photo : Ex-Flying Eagle Gero Suffers Nasty Injury In Europa League (Viewers Discretion)
Published: November 24, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles star Alhaji Gero suffered a nasty injury in östersunds FK's 2-0 win over Zorya in the Europa League on Thursday night, which led to his substitution in the 85th minute at Jämtkraft Arena.östersunds FK doctor had feared that the Nigerian suffered a brain injury in a duel with a Zorya defender, but he...
Queens Park Rangers Nigerian Goal Machine Jardel Topping The Goal Charts
Published: November 24, 2017
Nigerian prodigy Jardel Francis-Adeyinka is statistically the leading marksman in the whole of the U18 Professional Development League.Born January 16, 2000, the striker has been in rampant form in the league, scoring ten goals to top the goalscoring table, ahead of a quartet of players Ryan Cassidy, Jack Clarke, Antoi...
Alex Iwobi Fails To Inspire Arsenal In Loss To Cologne
Published: November 23, 2017
Arsenal were stunned by Bundesliga opponents, Cologne in the UEFA Europa League as a Sehrou Guirassy penalty gave the German outfit a less likely 1-0 win on Thursday evening.It was just the second time the Premier League club would fail to win in the second tier competition this season, after posting a goalless draw wi...
Tammy Abraham Rated Touch And Go For Bournemouth Clash
Published: November 23, 2017
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham is doubtful to suit up for Swansea City when they host Jordon Ibe's Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, November 25.The England international  suffered a back spasm during the Swans’ 2-0 defeat at Burnley last weekend and manager Paul Clement earlier thought the striker would ...
Chelsea Star Midfielder Set New Champions League Record
Published: November 23, 2017
Belgium international Eden Hazard set a new Champions League when he found the back of the net against Azerbaijani champions Qarabag on Wednesday evening.The attacking midfielder scored from the spot to give The Blues the lead in the 21st minute.In doing so, Hazard became the top Belgian scorer in the history of the mo...
Moses-Less Chelsea Hit Qarabag For Four To Qualify For Champions League Last 16
Published: November 22, 2017
Victor Moses, who is still recuperating from injury, was absent as Chelsea brushed aside their Azerbaijan opponents Qarabag 4-0 on Wednesday evening to qualify for the second round of  the UEFA Champions League.It was the eighth game the Chelsea wing-back would miss as a double from Willian and further strikes from Ed...
Nigerian Striker Misses Arsenal Training Ahead Of Trip To Germany
Published: November 22, 2017
Chuba Akpom did not train with Arsenal first team on Wednesday morning ahead of their Europa League clash against Cologne.Arsenal youth-team expert Jeorge Bird has revealed that no outfield youngsters, including Chuba Akpom, trained with the first-team today.But the ex-England U21 striker remains in contention to make ...
Chelsea Set New Record Without Kicking A Ball Against Qarabag
Published: November 22, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea set a new record after arriving in Baku for their Champions League clash against Azerbaijani champions Qarabağ FK.The official website of the Blues has reported that the trip to Baku is the longest distance the club has traveled in official matches in Europe.Two thousand five hundred m...
Liverpool Loanee Sheyi Ojo Back With A Bang : Scores Two, Creates One
Published: November 22, 2017
Liverpool loanee Sheyi Ojo produced his best performance to date in a Fulham jersey as they claimed a 5-4 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the 18th round of matches in the EFL Championship on Tuesday night.The Blades took the lead in the sixth minute when Leon Clarke finished from close range and Ojo would ...