Senegal Star Mane Beats Nigerian Winger To Liverpool Goal Of The Month
Published: March 08, 2017
Senegal international Sadio Mane scored Liverpool’s most eye-catching goal in February, the Reds supporters have decided in a poll conducted by the official website.The beautiful goal scored by England youth international of Nigerian descent Sheyi Ojo against Tottenham Hotspur U23s had been in the running for the...
Gareth Bale Pushing For Real Madrid To Sign Barcelona Target Dele Alli
Published: March 08, 2017
Wales star Gareth Bale wants Real Madrid to sign Tottenham Hotspur sensation Dele Alli when the transfer market reopens for business, according to Don Balon. Alli has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in world football since joining the White Hart Lane outfit from MK Dons less than two years ago.Bale has passed e...
David Alaba Shines As Bayern Set Champions League Record Against Arsenal
Published: March 07, 2017
Arsenal crashed out of UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night after losing 5-1 to German champions Bayern Munich in the second leg of their round of 16 tie at the Emirates Stadium.Trailing 5-1 from the first leg in Munich, Walcott gave the Gunners a little bit of hope when he opened the scoring after his shot took Neue...
Arsenal Nigerian Striker Faces Late Fitness Test Ahead Of Tuesday Night Game
Published: March 07, 2017
Chuba Akpom will be assessed by Brighton & Hove Albion medical team before their trip to the New York Stadium where they face relegation-threatened Rotherham United in the EFL Championship on Tuesday night.The England youth international was not available for selection for last weekend’s 3-0 loss at Nottingha...
Bristol City Waiting For Chelsea To Give The Green Light To Play Tammy Abraham
Published: March 07, 2017
Tammy Abraham is doubtful to feature for Bristol City when they tackle Norwich City in a Championship encounter at Ashton Gate on Tuesday night.The Chelsea loanee has not played for the Robins since sustaining a thigh injury in a league match against Leeds United last month.Providing an update on the fitness of the Eng...
Super Scout Who Spotted Kante: Ademola Lookman Is The Future Of Everton
Published: March 06, 2017
Everton Director of Football Steve Walsh reckons that the performance of England U20 international Ademola Lookman will attract more outstanding youngsters to the club.Lookman joined the Toffees from Charlton Athletic in the January transfer window and has been involved in every single game in the Premier League minus ...
Chelsea Boss Reveals Moses Was Poor Defensively Before Formation Change
Published: March 06, 2017
Antonio Conte has admitted that Victor Moses was a poor defensive player before he was converted to a wing-back when he had to change his formation in the wake of the 3-0 loss to Arsenal. Moses has flourished in his new position under the Italian manager, with the Nigeria international starting the last 20 games contes...
Nigerian State Governor Tells Arsenal Manager Wenger To Quit
Published: March 05, 2017
Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola has advised Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to quit in the wake of his side’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday night.The 59-year-old politician has predicted that the Frenchman will call time on his 20-year career with the Emirates outfit sooner rather than...
Leicester Stars Musa, Ndidi To Train In United Arab Emirates Before Senegal Friendly
Published: March 05, 2017
Nigerian pair Ahmed Musa and Wilfred Ndidi jetted off to Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Sunday morning for a training camp with the Leicester City squad ahead of their crucial Champions League tie with Sevilla a week on Tuesday. The Foxes owners have approved the trip for the squad to undergo warm weather training and ...
Iheanacho Insists He Has No Personal Problems With Manchester City Manager Guardiola
Published: March 05, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted that he has a good relationship with Pep Guardiola amid reports that he might have fallen out with the Manchester City manager over his lack of game time since the start of 2017.The Nigeria international was inactive for seven consecutive matches before playing the last eleven minutes of ...
EPL Wrap : Ndidi Forces OG; Success Assists & Okaka Finishes; Ibe Benched Vs Man Utd; Iwobi Starts; Ojo, Ejaria Missing
Published: March 04, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, March 4.In the early kickoff at Old Trafford, Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Former England U21 international Jordon Ibe was a non-playing substitute for the Cherries.Over to the King Power ...
Neville Slams Ndidi For First Half Goal Conceded By Leicester City Vs Hull City
Published: March 04, 2017
Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville, who is now a pundit at Sky Sports, has blamed Wilfred Ndidi for the goal conceded by Leicester City in the first half of their Premier League encounter against Hull City.The Tigers took the lead after fourteen minutes through Sam Clucas following a typical counter attack ...
Nigerian Defender On Target As Tottenham Get Their Revenge Against Arsenal
Published: March 04, 2017
Young Nigerian defender Timothy Eyoma was on target as Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 2-1 at Shenley Training Centre on Saturday afternoon in the U18 Premier League. The England youth international, who captained the side, opened the scoring in the 7th minute, out-jumping his marker before heading the ball home. It was...
Manchester City Nigerian Wonderkid Ruled Out Of Sunderland Clash
Published: March 04, 2017
English-born Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo will not be in Manchester City’s traveling party to the Stadium of Light. Pep Guardiola’s side face Sunderland in a Premier League encounter at SR5 1SU on Sunday evening, and the Spanish manager is unlikely to hand a Premier League debut to Adarabioyo.The Engl...
Why Victor Moses Was Not Loaned Out For Fourth Consecutive Season? Chelsea Boss Explains
Published: March 03, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has explained that Victor Moses was not farmed out on loan for the fourth consecutive season last August because he impressed during pre-season training.Having enjoyed loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham, the Nigeria international is now an important member of The Blues start...