Moses Comes Close To Scoring Twice As Chelsea Thrash Middlesbrough
Published: May 09, 2017
Chelsea are a win away from being crowned champions of the English Premier League for the fifth time after thrashing Middlesbrough 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.Victor Moses worked an industrious 90 minutes in the win by the Blues, which puts them seven points ahead of nearest challengers for the title Tottenh...
Chelsea's Nigerian Wonderkid Enters Bristol City History Books, Wins Three Awards
Published: May 08, 2017
English-born Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham scooped three awards at Bristol City's End of Season awards on Sunday, May 7.The England U21 international enjoyed a fine season at the Robins and picked up the  Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Top Goalscorer awards.In doing so, Abraham became the first play...
Iwobi Benched As Arsenal End Manchester United 25-Game Unbeaten Run
Published: May 07, 2017
Manchester United lost a league game for the first time in six and a half months when Arsenal beat Jose Mourinho's team 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Because of some excellent goalkeeping, especially from David de Gea, the first half ended goalless, but Arsenal looked the better team and looked the most likely ...
Nigerian Wonderkid Will Not Make Manchester United Debut Against Arsenal
Published: May 07, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has announced his starting line-up for the Premier League clash between his team and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The big news for expectant Nigerian fans is that Matthew Olosunde will not debut for the Red Devils, having failed to make their 18-man squad.T...
Leicester City New Star Ndidi Sets His Target For Remainder Of The Season
Published: May 07, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi is hoping Leicester City finish in the top half of the Premier League when the season ends in the next two weeks.The Nigeria international registered his name on the scoresheet as the defending champions thrashed Watford 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, and that win guaranteed their Premier Leag...
Arsenal Starlet Alex Iwobi Pleads : I Want To Play Against Man Utd
Published: May 07, 2017
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he is unhappy over his lack of first team opportunities at Arsenal, and hopes to get some game time against Manchester United on Sunday.With the summer transfer window set to open for business in the coming weeks, the Nigeria international has ruled out a move away from the Emirates, saying...
Nigerian Whizkid, Dubbed The New Dani Alves, Named In Man Utd Squad To Face Arsenal
Published: May 06, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Matthew Olosunde is in line to make his professional debut for Manchester United when they square off against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, May 7.Manager Jose Mourinho has included the defender in a 22-man squad for the visit to the Emirates Stadium in London.The Portuguese tactician is ex...
Nigerian Wonderkid Comes Off Bench To Score Crucial Goal For Manchester City
Published: May 06, 2017
Tom Dele-Bashiru was among the scorers in Manchester City's 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Trailing by a goal, manager Lee Carsley introduced the attacking midfielder in the 79th minute and the change ultimately paid dividends, with the Nigerian leveling the tie six minute...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Scores Brilliant Solo Goal After Running From Inside His Own Half
Published: May 06, 2017
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Nathan Tella scored one of the best goals of his career but turned from hero to villain as Southampton lost 4-2 to Manchester City in Premier League 2 on Friday.The exciting winger opened the scoring at the Academy Stadium when he ran from inside his own half, skipping past some City defende...
Chelsea, Man Utd, Man City Scout Nigerian Midfielder At Torneo Delle Nazioni
Published: May 06, 2017
Top scouts from English Premier League teams attended the Torneo Delle Nazioni that ended in Gradisca d’Isonzo, Italy on Monday, May 1, according to reports.Chelsea, along with Manchester United, Manchester City and Leicester City, sent their scouts to monitor at close quarters some of best young players in world foo...
Spurs Defender Eyoma Sparkles As England Beat Norway In U17 Euro
Published: May 04, 2017
England U17s began their UEFA U17 European Championship campaign on a winning note after coming from behind to beat Norway 3-1 at Velika Gorika on Thursday.Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma put in a full shift for the Young Lions and was impressive.The Scandinavians took the lead in the eight...
Exclusive: Real Reason Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Was Not In Squad For Last League Game
Published: May 03, 2017
Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali was not involved in MVV Maastricht's 3-1 loss to FC Volendam last Friday at the Kras Stadium.The official word from the coach of MVV, Ron Elsen, was that the Nigeria U20 skipper was rested after complaining of fatigue, but a source close to the attacking midfielder has informed this websi...
Chelsea Offer Nigerian Whizkid New Deal Worth N1.3 Billion Per Season After Breaking Record
Published: May 03, 2017
English Premier League side Chelsea are keen to tie down England U21 international of Nigerian heritage Tammy Abraham to a new deal.The London Evening Standard has now revealed that The Blues will offer the prolific striker a new contract worth £50,000-a-week (approximately N1.3 billion per season in Nigerian currency...
Arsenal Rising Star Iwobi : I Have A Long Way To Go In My Career & Things To Prove
Published: May 03, 2017
Alex Iwobi was pleasantly surprised to see the redeveloped Hale End Academy for the first time. The Nigeria international graduated from the academy, along with his good pal Chuba Akpom, and was rewarded for his efforts with the U23s when he made his debut for the first team against Sheffield Wednesday in October 2015....
Iwobi Begged Wenger To Allow Him Play For Arsenal U23s?
Published: May 02, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi asked Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to allow him play for the development team of Arsenal following his recent lack of first-team opportunities. The Hale End Academy product was a surprise inclusion in the starting XI when the U23s tackled Reading in Premier League 2 on April 10, and it...