Nigerian CB Looking Forward To The Biggest Game Of His Career Vs Manchester United
Published: January 26, 2018
Nigerian central defender Omar Sowunmi is looking forward to unarguably the biggest game of his career when his team Yeovil Town face Manchester United in the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup on Friday night.Manchester United have in their ranks new signing from Arsenal Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashf...
Iheanacho Wants To Emulate Nigeria Greats Kanu, Okocha In Favorite Competition
Published: January 25, 2018
Back in form Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has admitted that ex-Arsenal star Nwankwo Kanu and ex-Bolton Wanderers hero Austin Okocha have inspired him to continue scoring goals for the Foxes in the Emirates FA Cup.Relegated to the bench since the season started, the Nigeria international strengthened his cla...
Top Tackler Arsenal Vs Chelsea? Not Kante, Koscielny, Mustafi, Bakayoko But Iwobi
Published: January 25, 2018
Alex Iwobi excelled defensively and offensively in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Chelsea in the semifinal of the League Cup, so much so that he was rated the best player on the Emirates Stadium in one very important statistic.The Hale End Academy product had a game-high five tackles, one more than Laurent Koscielny and Tiemou...
How Victor Moses Rated In Chelsea's League Cup Loss To Arsenal
Published: January 25, 2018
Victor Moses recorded his 22nd appearance of the season in Chelsea's 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the semifinal of the League Cup on Wednesday night and put in an average performance.In the personal duel between two Nigeria internationals, Moses was second best, as Iwobi got the better of him in most of the one-v-one situati...
Arsenal 2 Chelsea 1: Iwobi Outshines Victor Moses As Gunners Reach League Cup Final
Published: January 24, 2018
Arsenal secured a Wembley date with Manchester City after a pulsating comeback 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the return fixture of the Carabao Cup semifinal at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening.Super Eagles stars, Alex Iwobi and Victor Moses were named in the starting XI for their respective sides while young Nig...
Nigerian Winger Compares Himself To APOTY Salah, Eyes Move To Man City
Published: January 24, 2018
Young Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu has compared himself to the current African Footballer of the Year Mohamed Salah and is hoping to play for Manchester City in future.The 20-year-old snubbed a move to CSKA Moscow before  joining Gent on a three-and-a-half-year deal last January, ''I want to play at a big club, win a l...
Iwobi Better Than Sanchez In Four Key Stats, Tipped To Replace New Man Utd Star
Published: January 24, 2018
Alex Iwobi is being tipped to replace new Manchester United signing Alexis Sanchez in Arsenal's starting eleven for the time being, until Arsene Wenger signs a capable replacement.The Nigeria international is better than the Chile international in four key performance statistics : passing accuracy, shooting accuracy, a...
Jonathan Obika And Oxford United Fall To Chelsea In Checkatrade Trophy
Published: January 23, 2018
A rampant first half from Chelsea U21s at Stamford Bridge saw the young Blues beat Oxford United in the EFL Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday evening to move into the semifinals of the competition.Nigerian striker, Jonathan Obika failed to add to his tally of seven goals in all competitions for United as Chelsea ran roughs...
Wenger Reveals The Area Arsenal Are The Best Team In England, Makes Reference To Iwobi
Published: January 23, 2018
Arsene Wenger is happy to give chances to young players that passed through the club's academy, and made reference to Nigeria international Alex Iwobi.Academy products Jack Wilshere, Alex Iwobi, Maitland-Niles, Bellerín, Chuba Akpom and Reiss Nelson have all figured for the Gunners first team this season, and the Fren...
Versatile Nigeria Star Moses Named In EPL Team Of The Week As A Central Defender
Published: January 23, 2018
Versatile Nigeria national-teamer Victor Moses has been named in the English Premier League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches by BBC pundit Garth Crooks. In a 3-4-3 formation, the former Manchester United striker selected the Chelsea dazzler as one of the three central defenders.Moses occupied the right ...
(Photo Confirmation) Manchester United Confirm Signing Of Arsenal Superstar
Published: January 22, 2018
Manchester United have officially confirmed that they have wrapped up a deal for Chile superstar Alexis Sanchez.The Red Devils have not disclosed the winger's length of contract plus the financial details but reports suggest that he has inked a four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2022...
Irish-Born Southampton Whizkid Is First Nigerian Born In 2000 To Play In Premier League
Published: January 21, 2018
Irish-born Southampton striker Michael Obafemi became the first Nigerian player born in 2000 to feature in the Premier League after making his first-team debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, January 21, aged 17 years and 199 days.The Republic of Ireland U19 international replaced Manolo Gabbiadini in the 82nd min...
Chelsea Linked With Move For Fourth Premier League Striker
Published: January 21, 2018
According to latest information from Sky Sports, Chelsea are interested in signing Burnley's English striker Ashley Barnes in the winter transfer market.Barnes is the fourth Premier League striker linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge, with The Blues earlier testing the waters over the signings of Andy Carroll, Ferna...
Nigerian Winger Scores Two Goals For Liverpool In Premier League Cup
Published: January 21, 2018
Liverpool youngster, Bobby Adekanye put on a masterclass as his U23 side toppled Charlton U23s in a Premier League Cup clash at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium on Sunday, notching a double to go with his impressive display.The 18-year old striker struck twice in the space of 20 minutes in the first period, putting the you...
Victor Moses On Scoring Against 14th Premier League Club: Goal Was Long Overdue
Published: January 21, 2018
Speaking to the official website of Chelsea, Victor Moses was happy to score his first goal in the Premier League this season as the Blues thrashed Brighton & Hove 4-0 on Saturday, saying his 89th minute strike against the Seagulls was long overdue.The Nigeria international has now scored against 14 Premier League team...