EPL Wrap: Iwobi, Abraham Subbed In; Ndidi Starts; Iheanacho Bench; Nmecha In Line For Debut
Published: February 10, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 10.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Super Eagles winger ...
Alex Iwobi Rated Among Arsenal's 'Best Players' Vs Tottenham Hotspur
Published: February 10, 2018
Alex Iwobi was rated among the 'best players' on parade for Arsenal in their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Saturday afternoon despite spending 25 minutes on the pitch after coming off the bench in the second half.The highlight of the Nigeria international's performance was when he threaded a wonderful p...
Tottenham 1 Arsenal 0: Four African Stars Feature As New Premier League Record Is Set
Published: February 10, 2018
A textbook header from Harry Kane in the second period prove enough in the North London Derby as Tottenham Hotspur saw off Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley in their Premier League encounter on Saturday afternoon.Alex Iwobi started on the substitute bench for the Gunners in his 25th appearance this season.Both sides endured a fir...
In-form Super Eagles Star Named On The Bench As Arsenal Announce Starting XI Vs Spurs
Published: February 10, 2018
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi will start on the bench in Arsenal's Premier League meeting with North London neighbors Tottenham Hotspur at the National Stadium in England on Saturday afternoon.This is the first time in eight games that the Hale End Academy product has not been named in the starting line-up by manage...
New Mikel Scores Ninth League Goal In Chelsea Colours
Published: February 09, 2018
Chelsea have opened up a nine-point lead over Arsenal at the top of the U18 Premier League table after thrashing Swansea City 5-1 at Cobham Training Centre on Friday afternoon.The Young Blues were without the exciting midfielder Faustino Anjorin who has been invited to the England U17 squad for the upcoming Algarve Tou...
Why Victor Moses, Chelsea Stars Were Given Three Days Off? Conte Replies
Published: February 09, 2018
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has provided reasons for giving Victor Moses and other first-teamers three days off in the wake of his side's 4-1 loss to Watford in the Premier League on Monday.The Blues are still competing on three fronts - Premier League, Emirates FA Cup...
Adekanye To Face Manchester United As Nigerian Talents Discover UYL Round Of 16 Opponents
Published: February 09, 2018
Nigerian youngsters have discovered their next opponents in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Youth League following the draw that took place in Nyon on Friday afternoon.Two-time champions Chelsea have registered midfielders Tariq Uwakwe and Faustino Anjorin, and Ola Aina's younger brother Jordan for the knockout rounds...
The Next Iwobi: Who Are The Top Five Nigerian Youngsters In Arsenal's Youth Teams
Published: February 08, 2018
Arsenal, through the years, have been renowned for a plausible trust on talented young players who are moulded and nurtured to stardom and alongside Barcelona's famed LA Masia had more than made name for themselves with their continuous budding of potentials in their own distinctive way.Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom count...
Aina's First Senior Goal Shortlisted For Hull City Goal Of The Month
Published: February 08, 2018
Chelsea loanee Ola Aina has been shortlisted for Hull City's Goal of the Month award for January 2018.The right-back's first senior goal against Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup on January 6 has been nominated for the award along with strikes from Bowen and Dicko against Nottingham Forest.In t...
Nigerian Striker, Who Scored 14 Goals In One Match, Debuts For Liverpool Against Arsenal
Published: February 08, 2018
English-born Nigerian striker Rinsola Babajide finally made her debut for Liverpool Ladies against Arsenal in a Women's Super League clash on Wednesday night, having joined the club on deadline day January 25.The former Watford sensation came on for Kate Longhurst in the 80th minute of the clash at the Select Security ...
Chelsea Nigerian Whizkids Could Face Manchester United, Real Madrid In UYL
Published: February 07, 2018
Chelsea could be drawn against Manchester United in the round of sixteen of the UEFA Youth League when the draw is held on Friday, February 9. The Red Devils U19s booked their place in the next round following their 2-0 win at Brodarac, courtesy of strikes from Boonen and Ivančević (o.g.).As Group C winners, two-tim...
The Budding Chelsea Starlet Who Could Become The Next Obi Mikel
Published: February 07, 2018
It is interesting to note that a certain 18-year old midfield sensation is swiftly coming of age at Chelsea with his awe-inspiring performances from deep for the U18 side. The prodigy is none other than Tariq Uwakwe, a promising teenager who has been with the Blues since he was aged eight.His performances has bellied h...
Two Nigerian Youngsters Making Waves At Manchester United
Published: February 07, 2018
Manchester United U23 youngsters Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde would yet face off against Chelsea U23s in their upcoming league fixture next time out, a game which would always throw up interesting caveats and trivias when many things are considered.For Kehinde,  it would be good riddance that he would be making ...
England Legend: Ex-Nigeria Left Back Is Responsible For Chelsea's Poor Form, Not Conte
Published: February 07, 2018
England legend Ray Wilkins has blamed former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo for Chelsea's poor form, saying the replacements he signed in Alvaro Morata and Tiemoue Bakayoko have not lived up to their billing.French midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko, who replaced Matic at The Blues, was red carded against Watford and...
Leicester City Hail Ndidi: He's The Top Tackler In The EPL Ahead Of Old Boy Kante
Published: February 06, 2018
Leicester City have acknowledged that their number 25 Wilfred Ndidi is the top tackler in the Premier League after 26 games played.The Nigeria international has racked up 109 tackles to place first ahead of Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Leicester City old boy N'Golo Kanté , Pablo Zabaleta (West Ham United) and Aaron Mooy (...