Everton 4 Arsenal 2 PL2 : 16-Year-Old Balogun Debuts, Eyoma Bags Assist
Published: September 26, 2017
Promising Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun made his maiden appearance for Arsenal U23s in their 4-2 loss to Everton in the sixth round of matches in Premier League 2 on Monday night.But the highly-rated 16-year-old wasn't the only Nigerian youngster involved at  Haig Avenue (Southport, Merseyside), with Tolaji Bola, J...
Iwobi, Akpom Not In 18 As Arsenal Win Eighth Straight Home Game
Published: September 25, 2017
Arsenal are within touching distance of the top four teams in the Premier League following their 2-0 win over West Brom at the Emirates Stadium in the final game of match day six in the English top-flight.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi was presumably rested for Thursday's Europa League fixture against BATE and didn't...
Akpom Reveals Arsenal Players Are Happy Over Sanchez's Failed Move To Man City
Published: September 25, 2017
Chuba Akpom has opened up on Alexis Sanchez's failed move to Manchester City on transfer deadline day this summer, stating that the players and fans are delighted that the Chile international is still a Gunner.Sanchez's proposed switch to the Citizens fell through because Arsenal were unable to sign a replacement at sh...
Aina, Tomori Nominated For Hull's MOTM Award But Man Utd Product Favoured
Published: September 25, 2017
Two Nigerian youngsters have been nominated for Hull City's Man of the Match award on the back of their impressive display as the Tigers were held to a 1-1 draw by Reading on Saturday afternoon.Chelsea loanees Fikayo Tomori and Ola Aina are in the running for the award along with striker Fraizer Campbell and midfielder...
Chelsea Loanee Kenneth Omeruo Impresses On Full Debut For Kasimpasa
Published: September 24, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo made his second full debut for Kasimpasa in their 1-1 draw with Kayserispor at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu (İstanbul) on Sunday afternoon.In his first action since returning to the club where he spent the 2015-2016 on loan from Chelsea, the central defender lasted 23 minutes on the pitch in last week...
One Of Nigeria's Brightest Youngsters In England Nets Brace For Arsenal U18
Published: September 24, 2017
One of Nigeria's most promising youngsters in England, Folarin Balogun, bagged a brace as Arsenal hammered Reading 4-0 in the U18 Premier League at Shenley Training Centre (Hertfordshire).Balogun's pair of goals against the Royals took his tally for the season to four goals from five matches in the league.The 16-year-o...
Victor Moses In Line To Celebrate Premier League Milestone Against Manchester United
Published: September 24, 2017
Barring an injury or loss of form, Victor Moses is set to hit an impressive Premier League milestone when Chelsea take on Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2017.If the Nigeria international gets some game-time in the next five matches, he would have made 200 appearances in the English top-flight.Moses...
Nigeria Intl Scored Last Time West Brom Beat Arsenal At The Emirates In 2010
Published: September 24, 2017
Arsenal will look to continue their impressive form at home against West Brom when both teams square off at the Emirates Stadium on Monday night, starting from 2000 hours.The last time Arsene Wenger's side lost to the Baggies at the Emirates was back in the 2010-2011 season, on September 25, 2010 on match day six.Niger...
Leicester 2 Liverpool 3: Ndidi Blamed For Second Goal, Iheanacho Extends Goal Drought
Published: September 23, 2017
Liverpool were the winners by the odd goal in five against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on match day six in the Premier League on Saturday evening.A beautifully drilled effort from Emre Can hit the post in the 13th minute, and Salah had a great chance to score from the rebound but somehow managed to miss th...
EPL Wrap: Abraham Scores, Moses Stars, Success Bench, Ndidi Starts, Solanke Among Subs
Published: September 23, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 23.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Goodison Park, Everton came from behind to ...
Victor Moses Returns To Chelsea Starting Line-Up Against Former Club
Published: September 23, 2017
Chelsea's Victor Moses has been named in the starting XI for Saturday afternoon's Premier League clash against Stoke City at the Bet365 Stadium.The Blues manager Antonio Conte has chosen Moses to operate as a right wing-back, meaning Italy national-teamer Davide Zappacosta drops to the bench again. The Super Eagles sta...
Goal-scoring Version Of Mikel Bags Assist As Chelsea Thrash Swansea City In U18 PL
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe returned to Chelsea's starting line-up against Swansea City in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Prior to today's contest at Swansea City FC Youth Academy Training Centre, the England U19 international had not been involved across all levels for Chelsea youth teams since the ...
Freddie Ladapo Will Not Make Eagles Debut Against Manchester City
Published: September 23, 2017
Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo will not make his first team debut for Crystal Palace when they take on Manchester City at the City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The attacker started for the Eagles U23 team against Bristol City in a Professional Development League encounter staged in Filton on...
Wenger Tells Iwobi One Thing He Must Improve To Be A Top-Class Player
Published: September 23, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has offered some words of advice to Alex Iwobi, stating that the Nigeria international can be a top-class player if he adds goals to his game.Since making his debut for the Gunners first team, the Hale End Academy product has managed 6 goals from 64 appearances while providing 12 assists, ...
Manchester United Confirm Nigerian Right Back Has Suffered Serious Injury
Published: September 23, 2017
Nigerian right-back Matthew Olosunde sustained an injury as Manchester United were beaten 2-1 by Derby County in a Premier League 2 encounter at Leigh Sports Village Stadium on Friday night.The defender went down in a lot of pain before he was substituted just before the end of the first half.In their official match re...