To Turn Pro This Week : Arsenal's Azeez Names Saka, Barca & Real Madrid Legends As Role Models
Published: September 15, 2019
Arsenal's rising star Miguel Azeez has named exciting winger Bukayo Saka as his role model despite the fact the winger is a year older. An England youth international of Nigeria descent, Azeez has agreed a three-year professional contract with Arsenal and only an official announcement is left before this deal is co...
Everton Star Iwobi Reveals When He Decided To Leave Arsenal
Published: September 14, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has disclosed when he decided to leave former club Arsenal in pursuit of new objectives following  his deadline day move to Everton in the summer.Iwobi divided opinions at the Emirates and despite being a Gunner since he was eight years old opted to sign for the Toffees in a deal wor...
How Ndidi Reacted To Leicester City's Loss To Manchester United
Published: September 14, 2019
Leicester City couldn't maintain their unbeaten Premier League run as they were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Manchester United at Old Trafford.The Red Devils haven't been in their best form in recent weeks but they managed to return to winning ways, thanks to Marcus Rashford's penalty in the eighth minute.The Red Devils he...
Former Nigeria Invitees Ladapo, Ebere Eze, Kasumu On Target For Rotherham, QPR, MK Dons
Published: September 14, 2019
Three players who have received invitations to train with the Nigeria National Teams in the past were on target for their respective clubs in the English Football League on Saturday, September 14. In the Championship, ex-Super Eagles invitee Eberechi Eze helped Queens Park Rangers secure a 3-2 win over Luton Town at...
'He Shoots And He Scores' - Chelsea Fans React As Abraham Equals Ronaldo's Goalscoring Record
Published: September 14, 2019
Chelsea  recorded their second victory of the season after thrashing Wolves 5-2 at the Molineux Stadium on Saturday. The Blues, who were 3-2 victors over Norwich in their first away victory before the international break, were rampant against Wolves and they gave the home side nothing to cheer after the encounter.Fika...
'It Was A Slight Surprise' - Tomori Wows Lampard With Outrageous 35-Yard Strike
Published: September 14, 2019
Manager Frank Lampard has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to see Fikayo Tomori score for Chelsea as they hammered Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-2 in the Premier League on Saturday. The England U21 star broke the deadlock with an outrageous strike from 35 yards out in the 31st minute, his first strike for the L...
EPL Wrap : Tomori Opens Chelsea Account; Abraham Hat-trick; Ndidi Almost Scores; Balogun, Iheanacho Not In 18; Idah Bench
Published: September 14, 2019
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, September 14. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At the American Express Community Stad...
Liverpool Legend Hails Hat-Trick Hero Tammy Abraham As Proper Striker
Published: September 14, 2019
Liverpool legend Michael Owen praised Tammy Abraham's goalscoring ability following his two goals in the first half of the ongoing game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea. Abraham doubled the visitor's advantage with a predatory finish from close range in the 34th minute, before planting a header past Rui ...
Nigerian Winger Makes His Debut For Manchester City In Seven-Goal Thriller Vs Liverpool U18
Published: September 14, 2019
Highly-rated Nigerian winger Samuel Edozie has finally made his competitive debut for Manchester City, two months after joining the Etihad Stadium outfit from Millwall. The 2003-born player was handed a start alongside Delap and Wright-Phillips in attack as The Citizens thrashed Liverpool 5-2 in an U18 Premier League...
Chelsea's Abraham Confirms He Was Wanted By Wolves; Could Equal Ronaldo's Record Today
Published: September 14, 2019
Tammy Abraham has confirmed that he was wanted by Wolverhampton Wanderers in the January transfer window and has revealed his delight that the move fell through.   With an impressive first half of the season on loan at Aston Villa, Wolves did everything possible to bring the England U21 star to the Molineux Stadium t...
Versatile Midfielder Faustino Anjorin Impresses As Chelsea Set New Club Record
Published: September 14, 2019
Chelsea U23s continued their brilliant start to the new Premier League 2 season with a 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove at Stamford Bridge on Friday evening, setting a new club record in the process. Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin got a taste of action against the Seagulls when he came off the bench to re...
Manchester United's Nigerian Super Kid Makes Quick Recovery From Injury
Published: September 14, 2019
Dutch-born Nigerian striker Dillon Hoogewerf has recovered from his injury sooner than expected, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Ajax Amsterdam wonderkid picked up the undisclosed injury on the last match day before the international break, against Liverpool in the U18 Premier League on August 31. However,...
Victor Osimhen Achieves Goalscoring Feat No Ligue 1 Player Has Managed In 3 Years
Published: September 13, 2019
Nigeria starlet Victor Osimhen was once again on target as Lille claimed a 2-1 win against Angers SCO on match day five in the French Ligue 1 on Friday.   In doing so, the former Wolfsburg striker became the first player to score 5 goals or more in his first 5 Ligue 1 games since Mario Balotelli in September-October 2...
Lampard Issues Two Demands To Tammy Abraham Ahead Of Trip To Wolves
Published: September 13, 2019
Chelsea coach Frank Lampard has demanded more goals from Tammy Abraham ahead of his side's trip to the Molineux, where they face Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Saturday. The England U21 star has shown passion on the pitch since the start of the season and Lampard wants more enthusiasm from his num...
Everton Boss Urges Iwobi To Improve Defensive And Goalscoring Abilities
Published: September 13, 2019
Everton will travel to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth on Sunday and one player is expected to be in Marco Silva's starting lineup. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi, who is enjoying a brilliant start to his Everton career, has perfectly settled down at the Merseyside club having walked straight into the team'...