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...
Arsenal Free-kick Expert Gears Up For Nigeria Duty With Another Goal
Published: August 25, 2019
Arsenal youth team free-kick expert, Malcolm Ebiowei is gearing up to join the Nigeria U17 National Team at their get-together in Abuja ahead of the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup. The attacking midfielder's transition to Arsenal U18 team is expected to come naturally as he has been impressing for Arsenal U16s team in the...
Chelsea-Owned Striker Once Touted As The Next Tammy Abraham Opens Account For Roda
Published: August 25, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation target Ike Ugbo scored his first competitive goal for Roda JC in the club's 2-1 loss to NEC in the Eerste Divisie on Friday night. Having trained with Chelsea's first team in the early stages of pre-season, Ugbo joined Roda on a season-long loan about three weeks ago and it has taken him on...
Tottenham Hotspur, Southampton Interested In Signing Former Super Eagles Invitee
Published: August 25, 2019
Queens Park Rangers star Eberechi Eze is attracting interest from at least two English Premier League clubs, according to reports. The Sun says Southampton are keeping tabs on the Queens Park Rangers striker and observed him at close quarters on Wednesday as QPR were beaten 3-1 by Swansea City. The 21-year-old Eze...
Nigerian Prodigy Scores First Competitive Goal For Manchester United Youth
Published: August 24, 2019
Manchester United returned to winning ways in the U18 Premier League by beating Blackburn Rovers 3-1 at the Aon Training Complex on Saturday, August 24, with three Nigeria-eligible youngsters in action for the Red Devils. Manager Neil Ryan handed a start to his summer signing from Ajax Amsterdam, Dillon Hoogerwerf ...
One Reason Why Tomori Could Win The Fight Against Two Experienced Defenders
Published: August 24, 2019
Fikayo Tomori's dream of becoming an important figure at Stamford Bridge scaled through the first hurdle as he wasn't sent on loan during the summer transfer window despite Everton's keen interest in his services.The Toffees were linked with his services as an alternative to Kourt Zouma but the England U21 internationa...
Chelsea Boss Lampard Reveals Reason Behind Tammy Abraham's Goal Celebration Vs Norwich
Published: August 24, 2019
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has hailed Tammy Abraham for his goalscoring performance against Norwich on Saturday.The young centre-forward scored the first goal of the encounter in the third minute as his beautiful volley went straight into the net.He scored his second goal of the day in the 68th minute, which was enough...