Burnley's Teenage Nigerian Defender Inching Closer To Debut, Makes 18 Vs West Ham & Arsenal
Published: December 30, 2018
Teenage Nigerian defender Ali Koiki is inching closer to making his professional debut for Premier League club Burnley, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 1999-born left back was named in the Clarets match day squad in their 2-0 win against West Ham in a Premier League tie at Turf Moor on Sunday afternoon. Regard...
'He Has Scored Through The Age Groups At Chelsea' - Palace Boss Lifts The Lid On Pursuit Of Nigeria-Eligible Striker
Published: December 30, 2018
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed reports in the media that they are interested in bringing Nigeria-eligible striker Dominic Solanke on loan from Liverpool in the January transfer window. Hodgson knows all about the qualities of Solanke as he scored goals aplenty for the youth teams of Chelsea as well a...
Watford's Success Reacts To Draw Against Newcastle United
Published: December 30, 2018
Isaac Success took to social media to express his satisfaction in the wake of Watford's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in a Premier League clash at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday evening. The Magpies went in front on 29 minutes through a splendidly taken goal by Salomon Rondon but the Hornets were able to claim a...
Iwobi Rated Highly In Embarrassing Arsenal Defeat To Liverpool At Anfield
Published: December 30, 2018
Super Eagles winger cum midfielder Alex Iwobi had a good individual game in a very poor Arsenal outing at the Anfield Saturday evening as a rampant Liverpool side romped to a 5-1 hiding over the Gunners which extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to nine points. Iwobi provided the assist for Ainsley Mait...
Arsenal Coach Names Two Players That Impressed Him Despite Loss To Liverpool
Published: December 29, 2018
Arsenal boss Unai Emery was satisfied with the performance of two Hale End Academy products in the shape of Alex Iwobi and Ainsley Maitland-Niles despite his side's humiliating 5-1 loss to Liverpool on Saturday evening at Anfield. The Nigeria international was heavily criticized for his inconsistent performances in ...
Liverpool 5 Arsenal 1 : Impressive Iwobi Provides Assist; No Record For Saka
Published: December 29, 2018
Liverpool have gone nine points clear at the summit of the Premier League standings following their 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was arguably the most impressive player on the Arsenal side and went the distance while Bukayo Saka's quest to break the record...
EPL Wrap: Success, Billing, Ndidi Go 90; Iheanacho Subbed In; Iwobi & Saka In 18; Balogun Benched; Lookman & Solanke Missing
Published: December 29, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 29. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At the American Express Community Stadium...
Why Liverpool Striker Does Not Want To Join Balogun At Brighton; The Eagles Lead Race
Published: December 29, 2018
Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke will reportedly turn down a permanent transfer to Leon Balogun's Brighton & Hove in the January transfer window. The Guardian UK is reporting that the England U21 sensation is wary of a move to the Seagulls due to their one-striker approach and could be behind Glenn Murray and Flori...
Official : Blues Legend Joe Cole To Coach Three Nigerian Starlets At Chelsea
Published: December 29, 2018
Through a publication on their official website, Premier League side Chelsea have informed that one of their legendary players, Joe Cole will return to the club in 2019 as a technical academy coach. Cole's job description specifies that he will work with various age groups over the next six months, including U18s an...
It's Now Or Never: Arsenal's Saka Has One Last Chance To Break A Premier League Record Vs Liverpool
Published: December 29, 2018
London-born Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka was spotted training with the Arsenal first team at London Colney on Friday as Unai Emery and his side finalized preparations for the big match of the weekend against Liverpool at Anfield, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Saka working out with the first team stars suggests that ...
Dominic Solanke Definitely Out Of Liverpool's Clash Against Arsenal
Published: December 28, 2018
England U21 striker of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke will not be available for selection in the eagerly anticipated showdown between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday evening. The Reds manager Jurgen Klopp revealed at Friday's press conference that the former Chelsea striker is suffering from a muscle ...
Arsenal Legend Wright Recalls Iwobi Heroics Versus Liverpool, Predicts Tough Anfield Battle
Published: December 28, 2018
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes Saturday's Premier League clash between leaders Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield Stadium will not come easy for the Gunners.Wright was previewing the weekend's games alongside former Chelsea right back Mario Melchiot on Premier League Today.In doing so, Wright who is now an an...
Leicester City's Ndidi Beats Arsenal's Iwobi, Watford's Success, Chelsea's Moses In Minutes
Published: December 28, 2018
According to the official website of the Premier League, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is the most utilized player classed as a Nigerian in the English topflight at the midway point of the season. Twenty five players have gone the distance in all the nineteen matches played in the Premier League as at Dece...
Official : Ex-Burnley Defender Olomowewe Joins New Team In England
Published: December 28, 2018
Through a statement on their official website, Bostik League Premier club Carshalton Athletic have announced the signing of London-born central defender of Nigerian descent Taofiq Olomowewe. The 21-year-old is joining Carshalton Athletic from Evo-Stik Southern Premier South side Hendon and started the season with Bo...
Victor Moses Reveals The Best Goal Scored By Chelsea Superstar Eden Hazard
Published: December 28, 2018
Skillful Belgium international Eden Hazard netted his 100th and 101st goals in a Chelsea shirt from 322 appearances in their 2-1 win at Watford in a Premier League clash at The Vic on Boxing Day. To celebrate reaching the milestone of more than 100 goals, the official website of Chelsea asked some of the first-teame...