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 (...
Eagles Young Striker Finishes Third In Youdan Trophy Goal Of The Tournament
Published: February 06, 2018
Crystal Palace's young Nigerian striker Josh Ajayi finished in third position in the 2017 Youdan Trophy Goal Of The Tournament,  the organizers have announced.The Eagles U18 whizkid accumulated 13.2 percent of the votes which was not enough for him to win the accolade.Lewis Warrington's 30-yard screamer was voted Youd...
Victor Moses Granted Permission Not To Train With Chelsea Until Friday
Published: February 06, 2018
Nigeria star Victor Moses will not train with Chelsea until Friday,  February 9.According to Evening Standard, manager Antonio Conte decided to give his Chelsea players an extra two days off this morning in the wake of their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford on Monday night.Chelsea's next game is against West Brom on ...
Top 7 Hardest Shots In EPL History: Ex-Newcastle Star Obafemi Martins, Beckham Make List
Published: February 06, 2018
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has been included in the list of players with the top seven hardest shots in the history of the Premier League by British newspaper The Sun. The former Newcastle United striker finished in sixth position ahead of Manchester United legend David Beckham's effort against Derby County ...
Queens Park Rangers Still Running The Rule Over Arsenal's Nigerian Winger
Published: February 06, 2018
EFL Championship outfit Queens Park Rangers remain interested in the signing of Nigerian starlet Aaron Eyoma, but will continue observing the winger at close quarters before making a decision.The Gunners submitted Eyoma's name to the Premier League at the end of the January transfer window, but it appears he is not in ...
Victor Moses Rated Chelsea's Most Outstanding Player In Loss To Watford
Published: February 06, 2018
Victor Moses was rated Chelsea best player in their 4-1 loss to Watford at The Vic on Monday night by Mirror UK.Most Chelsea stars did not live up to the billing, with the team conceding three goals in the final six minutes after Eden Hazard equalized in the 82nd minute.Moses was awarded seven out of ten marks, ahead o...
Watford 4 Chelsea 1: Moses Goes 90 As Blues Are Blown Away At The Vic
Published: February 05, 2018
Chelsea hit a new low with another insipid display on Monday evening, succumbing to another crushing 4-1 defeat to Watford in their Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.Victor Moses returned to the Blues starting XI after missing out of the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth last time out.Tiemoue Bakayoko's early sending off sum...