One Champions League Record Held By Babayaro That Cannot Be Broken By Barcelona's Ansu Fati
Published: September 17, 2019
Barcelona super kid Ansu Fati could become the youngest scorer in Champions League history if he finds the net against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday evening, according to UEFA's official website. Having honed his skills in the 2018-2019 UEFA Youth League, Fati has emerged as the breakout star so far in this season's ...
Tottenham Hotspur Defender Set To Break A Nigerian Record Held By Ex-Chelsea Star Aina
Published: September 17, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur have registered Timothy Eyoma, Kion Etete and Joshua Oluwayemi for the group stage of the UEFA Youth League which begins on Tuesday, September 17. Ryan Mason's side begin their campaign against Olympiakos Piraeus at Stadio Peristeriou in Athens, starting from 1300 hours on Wednesday. With twenty...
Chelsea Shower Praise On Nigerian Striker Once Regarded As The 'Next Abraham'
Published: September 16, 2019
Chelsea have showered praise on Ike Ugbo following his latest goal for Dutch club Roda JC Kerkrade in the Eerste Divisie. Ugbo has been in his best form since turning professional, with his goal against FC Eindhoven on Friday, September 13 his third in four matches in the division. The 20-year-old was once toute...
England Coach Joins Bandwagon In Praise Of Chelsea Striker Tammy Abraham
Published: September 16, 2019
England Women's team coach and Manchester United legend Phil Neville has lavished praise on Tammy Abraham following his hat-trick against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday, September 14. Having been heralded as the most prolific striker at the Chelsea Academy, Abraham struggled in his first s...
Nigerian Teenagers To Keep An Eye On: Arsenal Goal-machine Who Likens Himself To Aubameyang
Published: September 16, 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.Many Nigeria players, including Tammy Abraham and Victor Osimhen, are shouldering their club's goalscoring burden in Europe, while some are yet to hit the ground ru...
'Every Player Is Important' - Arsenal Boss Suggests Saka Is Not On The Bench To Make Up The Numbers
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal are lacking one attack-minded player for their ongoing match against Watford with Alexandre Lacazette ruled out until October due to an ankle injury. Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka has been included in the Gunners matchday squad for the first time since January 5,2019 and he is joined on the bench by three othe...
Tomori Admits One Chelsea Player Played A Part In His First Premier League Goal
Published: September 15, 2019
Fikayo Tomori has revealed that Argentina goalkeeper Willy Caballero played a part in his first Premier League goal for the club he joined fourteen years ago. The experienced glovesman made fun of the central defender for missing several of his efforts during the training sessions in the buildup to the game at the M...
Arsenal Legend Reveals The One Problem Iwobi Had At The Emirates
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has revealed that constant criticism from fans affected Alex Iwobi's performances during his time at the Emirates and insisted that the Gunners did good transfer business by selling the winger to Everton in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international has flourished in the early sta...
To Turn Pro This Week : Arsenal's Azeez Names Saka, Barca & Real Madrid Legends As Role Models
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal's rising star Miguel Azeez has named exciting winger Bukayo Saka as his role model despite the fact the winger is a year older. An England youth international of Nigeria descent, Azeez has agreed a three-year professional contract with Arsenal and only an official announcement is left before this deal is co...
Everton Star Iwobi Reveals When He Decided To Leave Arsenal
Published: September 14, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has disclosed when he decided to leave former club Arsenal in pursuit of new objectives following  his deadline day move to Everton in the summer.Iwobi divided opinions at the Emirates and despite being a Gunner since he was eight years old opted to sign for the Toffees in a deal wor...
How Ndidi Reacted To Leicester City's Loss To Manchester United
Published: September 14, 2019
Leicester City couldn't maintain their unbeaten Premier League run as they were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.The Red Devils haven't been in their best form in recent weeks but they managed to return to winning ways, thanks to Marcus Rashford's penalty in the eighth minute.The Red Devils he...
Former Nigeria Invitees Ladapo, Ebere Eze, Kasumu On Target For Rotherham, QPR, MK Dons
Published: September 14, 2019
Three players who have received invitations to train with the Nigeria National Teams in the past were on target for their respective clubs in the English Football League on Saturday, September 14. In the Championship, ex-Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze helped Queens Park Rangers secure a 3-2 win over Luton Town at...
'He Shoots And He Scores' - Chelsea Fans React As Abraham Equals Ronaldo's Goalscoring Record
Published: September 14, 2019
Chelsea  recorded their second victory of the season after thrashing Wolves 5-2 at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Blues, who were 3-2 victors over Norwich in their first away victory before the international break, were rampant against Wolves and they gave the home side nothing to cheer after the encounter.Fika...
'It Was A Slight Surprise' - Tomori Wows Lampard With Outrageous 35-Yard Strike
Published: September 14, 2019
Manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to see Fikayo Tomori score for Chelsea as they hammered Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. The England U21 star broke the deadlock with an outrageous strike from 35 yards out in the 31st minute, his first strike for the L...
EPL Wrap : Tomori Opens Chelsea Account; Abraham Hat-trick; Ndidi Almost Scores; Balogun, Iheanacho Not In 18; Idah Bench
Published: September 14, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 14. 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 Stad...