Arsenal Legend Names Four Players Ahead Of Saka In Pecking Order Of Attackers At The Emirates
Published: October 28, 2019
Former Arsenal striker Charlie Nicholas has tipped Bukayo Saka for future stardom but has noted that the young winger will find it difficult to retain his place in Arsenal's starting line-up with Alexandre Lacazette returning to full fitness. Having been named in the starting line-up for four straight matches in th...
Dad Claims Nigeria U17 International Left Back Is Wanted By Arsenal
Published: October 28, 2019
Ese Udoko, the adoptive father of Nigeria U17 international left-back Ogaga Oduko, has claimed that his son is attracting interest from Premier League side Arsenal. Oduko was sensationally axed from the Golden Eaglets final 21-man World Cup roster, with Charles Etim ahead of him in coach Manu Garba's pecking order ...
Manchester City Trialist Ijiwole Scores Against Liverpool In U18 Premier League Cup
Published: October 27, 2019
Promising Nigerian winger Andrew Ijiwole will fancy his chances of bagging a deal with Manchester City after scoring for their U18 team against Liverpool in the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday. The Huddersfield Town starlet has been training with the Citizens and was involved in their 4-1 rout of Stoke City last ...
Talented Winger Oyedeji Enhances His Growing Reputation By Scoring Again For Arsenal
Published: October 27, 2019
Nigerian winger Nathan Butler-Oyedeji enhanced his growing reputation by scoring again for Arsenal as they suffered a 3-2 loss to Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday, October 26. The first-year scholar netted his first goals for Arsenal U18s as they were held to a 2-2 draw by North London riva...
EPL Wrap : Iwobi Loses With Everton; Balogun Benched; Solanke Subbed In; Success, Dele-Bashiru Not In 18
Published: October 26, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 26. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.Everton were beaten 3-2 at the American Express ...
Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Reacts After Scoring In Roda Victory
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigerian-eligible striker, Ike Ugbo has reacted following his scintillating showing in Roda JK's 4-2 win over NAC Breda in their Eerste Divisie clash on Friday evening.The youngster who is currently on loan at the Dutch club from Stamford Bridge opened the scoring at the Parkstad Limburg Stadium after ten minutes befor...
Nigerian Striker Scores First Goal In 20 Months As Leicester City Thrash Southampton U23s
Published: October 26, 2019
Nigerian striker Josh Eppiah registered his name on the scoresheet as Leicester City thrashed Southampton 3-0 in a Premier League 2 clash at Holmes Park on Friday evening. Eppiah has returned from a long-term back injury that saw him miss the whole of the 2018-2019 season and yesterday's game against the Saints was ...
Ndidi Stars As Rampant Leicester Destroy Southampton To Create EPL History
Published: October 25, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was in action for 90 minutes and was one of the best players on the night as Leicester City in devastating form thrashed 10 man Southampton 9-0 at the rainy St Mary's Stadium to create Premier League history for the biggest away win in the Premier League reports allnigeriasoccer.co...
Chelsea Boss Lampard Wants Tomori To Sign New Contract
Published: October 25, 2019
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has revealed that he wants Fikayo Tomori to commit his future to the club. It has been widely reported that The Blues have started talks with the central defender to extend his contract until June 2024 and the London club are confident that they will reach an agreement with the player. ...
EPL : Top Three Players Of Nigerian Descent On The Cusp Of Their League Debuts
Published: October 25, 2019
English Premier League football returns this weekend, and football fans can't help but be excited. Breaking into a team's mainstream in the English football topflight is quite a tough ask for youngsters and while we prepare to witness another round of games in the division, let's briefly look at three who will be eage...
Ex-Chelsea Coach Mourinho Watches Super Eagles Star Shine Against Arsenal In Europa League
Published: October 25, 2019
Former Manchester United and Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho was spotted at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night as Arsenal came from behind to earn a hard fought 3-2 win against Vitória de Guimaraes in the Europa League. According to several pictures circulating on social media, the Portuguese gaffer was at the Ars...
'Iwobi Is Gone' - Martin Keown Admits Arsenal Still Have Issues Despite Summer Clear-out
Published: October 25, 2019
Legendary Arsenal defender Martin Keown has admitted that the Gunners still have issues under manager Unai Emery despite the departure of players in the summer transfer window. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, Spaniard Nacho Monreal, Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, goalkeeper David Ospina, ex-captain Laure...
Tomori Likened To William Gallas By Chelsea Legend Joe Cole
Published: October 25, 2019
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has likened Fikayo Tomori to retired France international William Gallas. Tomori has become one of the important players in Frank Lampard's side, going the distance in their last six matches in the Premier League and has played every minute in the Champions League. ''He reminds ...
Manchester United Coach Solskjaer Seemingly Praises Partizan's Nigerian Striker Sadiq
Published: October 24, 2019
Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskaer has apparently praised ex-Nigeria U23 star Umar Sadiq ahead of his side's meeting with Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday evening. The Roma loanee has had his best start to a season, scoring 8 goals in 17 games across all competitions while providing three ...
What Jurgen Klopp Said About Super Eagles Striker Starting Against Liverpool In Champions League
Published: October 24, 2019
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he did not expect Paul Onuachu to start Wednesday night's Champions League match against Racing Genk. In truth, Felice Mazzu, coach of Racing Genk, took everyone by surprise by lining up in a 4-4-2 formation with Onuachu leading the attack and Mbwana Samatta playing ...