Emirates FA Cup : Wingers Iwobi, Lookman On Target For Arsenal, Everton
Published: January 05, 2019
Catch up on the players of Nigerian descent that were on target in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 5. At Bloomfield Road, Arsenal booked their spot in the fourth round with a comprehensive 3-0 win against Blackpool. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was involved in the buildup play whic...
Newcastle United Challenge Crystal Palace For Nigerian Goalscoring Sensation
Published: January 05, 2019
Newcastle United have joined the battle for Nigerian goalscoring sensation Josh Maja, according to reports. Sunderland are prepared to sell the former Super Eagles invitee this month as he has refused to sign a new deal, with the deadline expiring on Friday. The Daily Mail says Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Hud...
Southampton's Nigerian Midfielder Notches Brace In 5-1 Rout Of Okocha's West Ham U18
Published: January 05, 2019
Nigerian teenager Roland Idowu netted his first brace in England as Southampton thrashed West Ham 5-1 in an U18 Premier League fixture staged at Staplewood Training Ground on Saturday afternoon. The 16-year-old was not the only player of Nigerian descent named in the starting line-up as his teammate David A...
Chelsea Block Wolves-Linked Striker Abraham From Playing For Aston Villa Today
Published: January 05, 2019
England U21 star Tammy Abraham will not be available for selection when Aston Villa tackle Swansea City in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on Saturday, January 5. There has been speculation linking the striker with a permanent switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the winter transfer market but Aston Villa bos...
Arsenal's Saka In Line To Make FA Cup Debut But Nigerian Record Set By Ex-Everton Midfielder Intact
Published: January 05, 2019
Arsenal coach Unai Emery has hinted that teenage Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka could make his Emirates FA Cup debut when they face Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Saturday evening. The Hale End Academy product has already debuted for the Gunners in the Premier League and Europa League and will make it three competitio...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Defender Makes Professional Debut For Tottenham Hotspur
Published: January 04, 2019
England youth international of Nigerian descent, Timothy Eyoma has made his professional debut for Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. The versatile central defender was handed his debut by manager Mauricio Pochettino after replacing Dávinson Sánchez in the 79th minute as Spurs bashed Tranmere Rovers for seven ...
Official : Liverpool Starlet Solanke Joins Two Young Nigerian Players At Bournemouth
Published: January 04, 2019
Through their official website, Liverpool have confirmed that Nigeria-eligible striker Dominic Solanke has completed a permanent transfer to Premier League rivals Bournemouth. The financial terms and duration of the long-term contract he signed with The Cherries were not disclosed though a fee of around 19 million p...
King Of The Nutmegs: Skillful Arsenal Winger Iwobi Beats Hazard, Firmino, Young To Premier League Award
Published: January 04, 2019
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has completed the most nutmegs in the English Premier League so far this season. According to the Sun UK, the Arsenal winger heads the table of the top nutmeggers of 2018, along with West Ham's in-form winger Felipe Anderson, with both players having five to their name. There is ...
What Nigerian Football Fans Are Saying After Man City's Win Vs Liverpool
Published: January 04, 2019
Football lovers in Nigeria had their say regarding the top-of-the-table clash between Manchester City and Liverpool which ended 2-1 in favour of the Citizens at the Etihad Stadium yesterday evening, with diverse opinions emerging.While most fans are of the opinion that Pep Guardiola's side could still reel in Liverpool...
Crystal Palace Boss Confirms Dominic Solanke Deal Is Dead In The Water
Published: January 03, 2019
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed that the Eagles are no longer interested in signing England U21 star of Nigerian descent Dominic Solanke in the January transfer window. The out of favour Liverpool starlet was heavily linked with a switch to Selhurst Park and reportedly underwent a medical examination ...
Ameobi Blasts Arsenal Players For Loss To Liverpool As Jurgen Klopp's Men Face Man City
Published: January 03, 2019
As Premier League leaders Liverpool face defending champions Manchester City in a huge game at the Etihad Stadium tonight former Super Eagles forward Shola Ameobi has reflected on the capitulation of Arsenal at the Anfield on December 29 in a 5-1 mauling against Liverpool and insists the Gunners simply gave away the vi...
Arsenal's Saka Breaks Premier League Record Previously Held By Ex-Man City Striker
Published: January 03, 2019
Bukayo Saka became the second youngest player of Nigerian descent to debut in the English Premier League after coming off the bench in the 83rd minute for Arsenal in their 4-1 rout of Fulham on January 1, 2019, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Hale End Academy product played with the number 87 on the back of the sh...
EPL Wrap : Success, Ibe Late Subs In 6-Goal Thriller; Balogun Benched; Moses Not In 18; Billing Loses Again
Published: January 02, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, January 2.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Stamford Bridge, it was not an unusual move...
Ex-Super Eagles Star On The Brink Of Bringing Chelsea's World Cup Winner To Monaco
Published: January 02, 2019
French Ligue 1 side Monaco are nailed on favourites to sign Chelsea's 2010 World Cup winner Cesc Fabregas in the January transfer window. Authoritative French sports daily L'Equipe says the arrival of Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas in Monaco should be completed next week. The Chelsea midfielder would reunite w...
On-Loan Chelsea Striker Not Returning To Stamford Bridge In January, Sarri Confirms
Published: January 02, 2019
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham is not returning to Stamford Bridge this month, according to manager Maurizio Sarri. The Blues are facing an attacking injury crisis with France international Olivier Giroud picking up an ankle injury in the win at Palace while wingers Pedro and Callum Hudson-Odoi are struggling to overc...