Alex Iwobi Makes Full Debut For Everton Against Akinde's Lincoln City
Published: August 28, 2019
Alex Iwobi made his full debut for Everton in their ongoing Carabao Cup second round clash against Lincoln City at the Sincil Bank Stadium in Lincolnshire. The Nigeria international is one of four players handed full debuts by manager Marco Silva, the others being Moise Kean, Fabian Delph and Djibril Sidibe. Iwobi ...
Flying Eagles Star Makes His Debut For Watford; Success Bags Brace Of Assists
Published: August 27, 2019
Tom Dele-Bashiru pulled on a Watford jersey with the number 24 on its back for the first time on Tuesday evening. The central midfielder came off the bench in the 72nd minute as replacement for Ismaila Sarr for his Hornets debut as they advanced to the third round of the League Cup with a 3-0 rout of League One opp...
Olayinka Enhances Growing Reputation After Scoring For Arsenal In EFL Trophy
Published: August 27, 2019
Nigerian midfielder James Olayinka enhanced his growing reputation by scoring for Arsenal in their loss on penalties to League Two side Northampton Town in an EFL Trophy clash at PTS Academy Stadium on Tuesday evening. He was joined in the starting line-up by Folarin Balogun, Tolaji Bola and Joseph Olowu, while defe...
Chelsea Number 9 Named To U21 Team Of The Week Europe's Top Five Leagues
Published: August 27, 2019
Tammy Abraham has been named to the U21 Team of the Week Europe's top five leagues by Whoscored.com. The England U21 star has been included in best rated XI from the weekend’s action along with Chelsea teammate Mason Mount.  Chelsea secured their first win of the season and Frank Lampard's first since his appoin...
Everton Boss One Hundred Percent Sure We'll See Iwobi's Quality With More Minutes, Training
Published: August 27, 2019
Everton manager Marco Silva spoke highly of Alex Iwobi at the pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday's League Cup match against Lincoln City. Although the Portuguese gaffer refused to reveal whether the Nigeria international will make his full debut in tomorrow's game, he praised the winger for his display ag...
Carabao Cup Team News : Norwich City Boss Hints At Handing Senior Debut To Idah
Published: August 27, 2019
Adam Idah could make his senior debut for Norwich City in Tuesday evening's Carabao Cup Round Two trip to Crawley Town, manager Daniel Farke has hinted. The Republic of Ireland U21 star was promoted to Norwich City's first team last month and allocated the number 35 jersey but has not been named in a match day squad...
Crystal Palace Will Be Regretting Decision To Release Nigerian Winger Dubbed 'Next Gareth Bale'
Published: August 27, 2019
Premier League side Crystal Palace will be regretting their decision to release Nigerian winger Joseph Hungbo at the end of the 2018-2019 campaign. The 19-year-old has been one of the standout players for Watford U23s since the start of the season, scoring in every single game he has played in the Professional Develo...
Nigerian Teenagers To Keep An Eye On : Arsenal Goalkeeper Likened To Manuel Neuer
Published: August 27, 2019
The 2019-20 season is in its full gear in Europe as clubs are making sure that their respective mission for the season are accomplished as soon as possible.In our series of Nigerian teenagers tipped for greatness during the season, we put our focus on Arsenal's highly rated goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo.The 17-year-old, wh...
Chelsea Plan To Offer Abraham New Contract Worth At Least N11.4 Billion
Published: August 26, 2019
Chelsea are planning to extend Tammy Abraham's contract, according to reports in the English press. The Telegraph UK claims that the England U21 star is in line to earn a new Chelsea contract that could more than double his £50,000-a-week wages. According to the English newspaper, Abraham will likely pen a five...
Iwobi Reveals What Marco Silva Told Him Before Debut; Aims To Get More Goals
Published: August 26, 2019
Alex Iwobi has revealed that Everton coach Marco Silva instructed him to add creativity to the team before he stepped out onto the Vila Park turf for his debut last Friday. The Nigeria international replaced Iceland playmaker Sigurdsson in the 61st minute and did not look out of place despite training with his Toffee...
Southampton And Tottenham-Linked Midfielder Named Championship Player of The Week
Published: August 26, 2019
Former Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze has been recognized for his his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the EFL Championship after he was included in Whoscored.com's Championship Team of the Week. In addition, the Queens Park Rangers attacking midfielder was the star man last weekend, with a...
Ex-Manchester United Midfielder Likens Joe Aribo To Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard
Published: August 26, 2019
Former Manchester United midfielder Michael Stewart has reserved special praise for Joe Aribo and likened him to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard, who coaches Glasgow Rangers. Aribo was the second Nigerian player signed by Rangers this summer, arriving after Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo and the midfielder has been fant...
Two-Goal Hero Abraham Fails To Break Chelsea Record Held By London-Born Nigerian Midfielder
Published: August 26, 2019
Nigeria-eligible striker Tammy Abraham netted his first pair of goals in Chelsea colours in their 3-2 win against Norwich City at Carrow Road on Saturday, August 24. In doing so, the number nine became the third youngest player to score twice in a Premier League match for Chelsea aged 21 years and 326 days, accordin...
Liverpool Hero Carragher Names The Everton Player Iwobi Is Likely To Replace In Starting XI
Published: August 25, 2019
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Alex Iwobi is likely to replace Brazilian winger Bernard in the Everton starting line-up as the season progresses. The former England star has criticized Bernard, saying he lacks physical attributes and another problem is that he's lacking pace. Iwobi was the architect of...
Chelsea's Tammy Abraham Reacts After Scoring His First Goal Outside The Box
Published: August 25, 2019
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham had to wait until his 134th game as a professional before netting his first career goal outside the penalty area. The England U21 star had netted 60 goals in total for Bristol City, Swansea City and Aston Villa prior to yesterday's Premier League clash at Norwich City but all the goals...