Real Reason Why Nigerian Midfielder Missed Chelsea's 3-1 Win Against Arsenal U23
Published: October 19, 2019
Chelsea's Nigerian starlet Tariq Uwakwe was conspicuously missing from action in his side's victory over Arsenal, and his absence could be laid down to fitness issues.The talented midfielder who had revealed that he was nursing a minor injury last month was presumably still recuperating or lacking match fitness, and ye...
Balogun Stars For Arsenal In Loss To Chelsea Premier League 2
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun was impressive for Arsenal U23s on Friday evening though he could not help his side avoid a 3-1 loss to Chelsea at the Electrical Services Stadium.Manager Steve Bould handed in-form striker, Balogun his eighth Premier League 2 appearance for the young Gunners, defender Tolaji Bola start...
Average Passes Per Game : Tomori Is Chelsea's Top Player & No. 2 In Premier League
Published: October 18, 2019
Fikayo Tomori's passing skills have been highlighted by football statisticians Whoscored.com. The Nigeria target has averaged more passes (75.6) than any other player in the Chelsea squad in the Premier League alone and only Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi (76) has a better average than the Canadian-born c...
Chelsea v Newcastle: Top Six Nigerians To Have Played In This Fixture
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria-eligible defender Fikayo Tomori is set to earn his sixth Premier League appearance for Chelsea when they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Below, we will briefly look at the most prominent Nigerians to have featured in this fixture, most of who went on to play for the Super Eagles.Victor Moses: M...
Watford's Success To Miss Historic Game Against Tottenham Hotspur
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria international Isaac Success will not be available for selection when Watford face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, manager Quique Sánchez Flores has confirmed. There is a historical dimension to the game as this is the first time the Hornets will do battle with the North Londo...
Official : Ashley Gets England Legend Cole As New Coach At Chelsea
Published: October 18, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League club Chelsea have finally confirmed the appointment of England legend Ashley Cole as coach of the U15 team. The legendary left-back will be working closely with the next generation of Chelsea youngsters, including the highly-rated Polish-born Nigerian de...
Official : Nigerian Striker Inks New Contract With Norwich City
Published: October 18, 2019
Talented Nigerian teenage striker, Tyrese Omotoye has earned his first professional contract at Norwich City thanks to his impressive performances, the Premier League club has announced on its official website. The 17-year-old will continue his developments with the club's U-18s as he bids to continue his upward curve ...
Bukayo Saka Labelled 'Amazing Player' By Arsenal Midfielder
Published: October 17, 2019
Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock has heaped plaudits on young Nigerian forward and fellow academy graduate Bukayo Saka whom he calls an "amazing" player and likely to be promoted to the U21 England team. Saka has been in and out of the Gunners' first team in the Premier League and has particularly impressed in the Europ...
Arsenal's Nigerian Midfielder Tipped For Big Things, Azeez Likened To Liverpool Hero
Published: October 17, 2019
Arsenal's Nigerian starlet, Miguel Azeez recently teamed up with elite company for an important advert campaign and his style of play has even been likened to a former Premier League legend.The 17-year-old who starred in an advertisement for sportswear giants Adidas on famous Predator Boots alongside illustrious names ...
Besiktas To Make January Move For Leicester City Striker Iheanacho If.....
Published: October 16, 2019
Erdal Torunogullari, who is Besiktas presidential candidate's close ally, has promised to sign Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho if Ahmet Nur Cebi is elected. According to Fotospor, Iheanacho has been sounded out about joining the Istanbul club following talks between Torunogullari and the striker's representative. ...
The Premier League's Greatest Ever Nigerian Players
Published: October 16, 2019
Throughout the years, the English Premier League has played host to some truly fantastic players.From world class stars such as Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney to  mavericks like Dimitar Berbatov, the EPL has long been a hotbed of talent from across the globe.Some nations tend to produce more talent than others, howeve...
Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Return To Action Is Imminent
Published: October 15, 2019
Victor Moses' return to action is imminent as he has been given the all-clear by Fenerbahce's medical staff to resume full training with the Istanbul club. Saturday, October 19 will make it two months the former Nigeria international last kicked a ball for the Yellow Canaries in an official match due to a muscle inju...
Anglo-Nigerian Midfielder Cites Chelsea Coach Lampard As Footballing Role Model
Published: October 15, 2019
Promising Chelsea midfielder Faustino Anjorin has cited Chelsea coach Frank Lampard as his footballing role model. One of the stars of Chelsea's U23 team, the Anglo-Nigerian was handed a debut by Lampard in the 7-1 rout of Grimsby Town in the third round of the League Cup on September 25, playing the last 23 minutes...
Manchester United Striker Of Nigerian Descent Now Provisionally Cap-tied To Netherlands
Published: October 14, 2019
Highly-rated Manchester United youngster Dillon Hoogerwerf is now provisionally cap-tied to the Netherlands after making his competitive debut for their U17 team in a 2020 European U17 Championship qualifier. Born to a Dutch father and Nigerian mother, the former Ajax Amsterdam wonderkid has to submit an applicatio...
Mikel Explains Why Mourinho Didn't Play Him For Months, Relationship With Ex-Chelsea Coach
Published: October 12, 2019
John Obi Mikel has opened up about his relationship with former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho and admitted that he had been in the bad books of the respected Portuguese manager because of his poor disciplinary record in his debut season at Stamford Bridge. Mikel saw only 63 minutes of action in Chelsea's next fifteen g...