Manchester City And Liverpool In Race To Sign Villarreal Young Star Chukwueze
Published: April 30, 2019
Manchester City and Liverpool have joined the race to sign Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze in the summer, according to reports in the United Kingdom. The Daily Mail says the Premier League title contenders have both identified the talented 19-year-old as a potential summer signing after monitoring his progres...
Ireland Youth-Teamer Of Nigerian Descent In Danger Of Losing Eyesight After Acid Attack
Published: April 30, 2019
Republic of Ireland youth international of Nigerian descent, Tega Agberhiere is in danger of losing his eyesight after he was injured by a corrosive substance last week. Agberhiere was one of three teenage boys who required medical attention at the University Hospital Waterford following the acid attack that happene...
Anjorin Surpasses Abraham As Youngest Ever Player Of Nigerian Descent To Feature In UYL Final
Published: April 30, 2019
Chelsea were beaten in the UEFA Youth League final for the second successive year after losing 3-1 to Porto in this season's showpiece staged at the Colovray Stadium, Nyon on Monday evening. Redan's header cancelled out Vieira's opener before goals from Afonso Sousa and Diogo Queirós settled the outcome of the game...
Man City Duo & Derby County Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent In Ireland Squad For U17 EURO
Published: April 29, 2019
Republic of Ireland Under-17 Head Coach Colin O'Brien on Monday announced his roster for the 2019 European U17 Championship which begins in Ireland on May 3. Three players confirmed to have Nigerian blood flowing in their veins have been named in the 19-man group. They are Manchester City duo Gavin Bazunu and Tim...
Ex-England U19 Skipper Aina Advises Young British Players To Emulate Fabregas, Drogba
Published: April 29, 2019
Ola Aina has advised young British players to take the next step in their careers by leaving their home clubs and moving to other countries to continue their developmental curve rather than sticking around for so long waiting for their chances.The Chelsea loanee who swapped Stamford Bridge for Torino's Stadio Olimpico ...
Norwich City Striker Who Scored 11 Goals In One Game Available For Nigeria U17 Selection
Published: April 29, 2019
The Golden Eaglets had a goalscoring crisis at the recently concluded U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania, with the Manu Garba-led side netting only three goals in their last four games, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Furthermore, the Nigeria U17s created 73 chances in the group stage but could only convert seven ...
Promising Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Could Become The Next Breakout Starlet At Chelsea
Published: April 28, 2019
One of Chelsea's talented Academy products who has come to earn amazing recognition thanks to his glaring qualities is their Nigerian midfielder, Faustino Anjorin. The production line at Cobham has well been famed for nurturing talents and while we have seen a couple of them take the leap in recent years, th...
The Reason Why Ndidi Was Substituted At Half-time In Leicester City Win Vs Arsenal
Published: April 28, 2019
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that it was a tactical decision to substitute Wilfred Ndidi at half-time in his side's 3-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The Nigeria international was in danger of receiving a red card if he had completed the game as he was shown a yel...
What Are Arsenal Fans Saying About Iwobi's Performance Against Leicester City?
Published: April 28, 2019
Arsenal suffered a 3-0 defeat against Leicester at the King Power Stadium, which may put an end to their hopes of earning a top-four finish by the end of the season.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was included in Unai Emery's starting lineup but he put up an average performance throughout the time he spent on the pitc...
Arsenal Legend Explains Why Emery Started With A 4-4-2 Vs Leicester With Iwobi Deployed As LM
Published: April 28, 2019
Arsenal suffered their fourth defeat in five matches, losing 3-0 to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Sunday afternoon, and squandered another opportunity to gain ground on their rivals for a Champions League spot. Gunners coach Unai Emery set up his team in a 4-4-2 formation, with Alex Iwobi, Henrikh Mkhi...
Ljungberg Tips 'Game Changer' Saka, Amaechi To Get Better At Arsenal
Published: April 28, 2019
Former Arsenal forward and current U23 coach of the Gunners Freddie Ljungberg has lavished praises on young England international with Nigerian blood Bukayo Saka for his outstanding performances for the team and the notable improvement he has made thus far.Saka was exceptional particularly in some Europa League group g...
EPL Wrap : Success Receives A Yellow; Lookman, Solanke Subbed In; Ibe Benched; Balogun Still Out Of Favour
Published: April 27, 2019
A round-up of the Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 27. At  Selhurst Park (London), England U21 winger Ademola Lookman was an 84th minute substitute as Everton were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace. Elsewhere, in a...
Prolific Nigerian Striker On Target As Arsenal Are Crowned U18 PL South Champions
Published: April 27, 2019
Arsenal have been crowned champions of the U18 Premier League South following their 3-0 rout of Fulham in their final game of the regular season on Saturday. Regardless of the first team's position in the Premier League at the end of the season, the club would qualify for next season's UEFA Youth League if they beat...
Chelsea Plan To Replace Position Vacated By Ex-Nigeria Star With Legendary GK Cech
Published: April 27, 2019
Chelsea are reportedly planning to recruit Arsenal goalkeeper, Peter Cech in a backroom staff job when he hangs up his boots at the end of the season.The Telegraph UK has revealed that the Blues are preparing a massive revamp of their managerial office and are confident of tempting the 36-year-old who remains a cult he...
Chelsea Coach Reacts To Anjorin's Missed Scoring Chance Vs Barcelona
Published: April 27, 2019
Impact substitute Faustino Anjorin missed at least two scoring opportunities during Chelsea's UEFA Youth League semifinal tie against Barcelona on Friday evening which ended in favour of the Stamford Bridge outfit. The England U18 international fired straight at goalkeeper Arnau Tenas in the 81st minute before head...