Talented Nigerian Duo Score For London Clubs Millwall, Charlton In PDL
Published: April 09, 2018
Nigerian midfielder Isaac Olaofe was on song for Millwall U23s as they bested Leeds United U23s in their Professional Development League clash at The Den on Monday afternoon.The youngster opened the scoring for his side after 19 minutes, bursting though on goal with blinding pace before slotting past goalie, Miazek in ...
Why Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Was Omitted From MVV Squad Vs FC Dordrecht
Published: April 09, 2018
Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali was omitted from MVV Maastricht's match day squad against FC Dordrecht on Monday evening.The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles skipper received his fifth yellow card of the season last Friday against Helmond Sport which triggered an automatic one-game suspension.Against De Graafscha...
Ex-Tottenham Trainee Starts To Live Up To His Billing As The Nigerian Neymar
Published: April 09, 2018
Young Nigerian Porto winger Musa Yahaya who has been closely monitored by the club's head coach, Sérgio Conceição has continued his impressive contributions for the club's second team that compete in the Segunda Liga.The 20-year old was named in the young Dragons starting XI for the 19th time by manager António Fol...
Arsenal Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing After Iwobi's Best Display Of The Season
Published: April 09, 2018
Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi has earned impressive plaudits after a stirring display for Arsenal in their 3-2 comeback victory over Southampton at the Emirates stadium in their English Premier League clash.The 21-year old was involved in the build-up to Pierre Aubameyang's effort while setting up both of Danny Welbec...
Ligament injury Rules Shrewsbury Town Nigerian Captain Out Of EFL Trophy Final
Published: April 08, 2018
Shrewsbury Town's Nigerian captain Abu Ogogo was missing from the match day squad as The Blues narrowly lost 1-0 to Lincoln City in the final of the EFL Trophy staged at Wembley on Sunday, April 8.The former Arsenal youth-teamer suffered a medial ligament injury in training few days before the showpiece game and initia...
Excellent Iwobi Gets Top Marks As Arsenal Equal 60-Year Record
Published: April 08, 2018
Nigeria winger Alex Iwobi was splendid in Arsenal's hard fought 3-2 win over Southampton at the Emirates Stadium Sunday afternoon and consequently received massive plaudits from the English media.Iwobi assisted Danny Welbeck's well taken goals on Sunday afternoon and will be boosted by his contributions as the Gunners ...
Chelsea's Top Tackler Moses Praised For Defensive Showing Vs West Ham
Published: April 08, 2018
Victor Moses was rated average as Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham at Stamford Bridge on Sunday in the Premier League.Cesar Azpilicueta opened the scoring for the hosts in the 36th minute after combining with Alvaro Morata, but Chelsea were denied three points after Javier Hernandez netted an equalizer three...
Arsenal Vs Southampton: Iwobi The Most Creative Player On The Pitch
Published: April 08, 2018
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi was the joint most creative player on the Emirates Stadium turf in Arsenal's 3-2 win over Southampton on Sunday afternoon, based on the key passes he made.Including the Nigerian, there were three players that finished the game with three key passes, the others being Egypt star Mohamed Elnen...
Manchester United Boss Mourinho Says Either Pep Guardiola Or Pogba's Agent Is A Liar
Published: April 08, 2018
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reacted to the ongoing feud between Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola and Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola.In the days leading up to the Manchester derby, Guardiola claimed that he was offered the chance to sign Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitarayan from Manchester United in the...
Nigerian-Australian Striker Ben Folami Making Inroads At The Blues
Published: April 08, 2018
Australian-born Nigerian teenager Ben Folami is inching closer to being fully promoted to Ipswich Town's first-team ahead of next season.The Blues manager Mick McCarthy named the striker in the match day squad in their 1-0 loss to Brentford in the Championship on Saturday but was a non-playing substitute.Folami has mad...
Leicester City Boss Still Complaining About Ndidi Red Card
Published: April 08, 2018
Leicester City boss Claude Puel is still complaining about the red card given to Wilfred Ndidi in the penultimate round of matches at Brighton & Hove that saw him banned for two games by the English FA.The Foxes hopes of qualifying for next season's Europa League are in jeopardy after losing 2-1 to Newcastle United at ...
Four Defensive Stats That Show How Good Ola Aina Is As Hull City Thrash QPR
Published: April 07, 2018
Hull City secured an emphatic 4-0 win over Queens Park Rangers on game week 41 in the EFL Championship on Saturday afternoon, with versatile Nigeria international Ola Aina impressing yet again for the Tigers.Goals from Harry Wilson, Alex Smithies (OG), Kamil Grosicki and Abel Hernandez sealed a comfortable win for Hull...
EPL Wrap: Iheanacho Bench; Billing Hits Milestone; Ibe Ill; Solanke Goes 90; Abraham Scores; Kehinde Missing
Published: April 07, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, 7th April.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kick off, Everton and Liverpool playe...
Club Legend Nicky Butt Says Kehinde Will Not Make It At Manchester United If....
Published: April 07, 2018
Manchester United legend Nicky Butt does not see Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde and other U23 players making it at the Red Devils if they do not force their way into the first team by the time they clock 21.This is a rude awakening to Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde as both players are yet to figure for the first team ...
Timmy Abraham, Olayinka Score But Fulham, Arsenal Lose In U18PL
Published: April 07, 2018
Tammy Abraham's younger brother, Timmy, was on target for Fulham but his goal was not enough as the Cottagers lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur on game week 20 in the U18 Premier League on Saturday.Fulham were in front in the sixth minute as the former Charlton Athletic striker hit a shot into the bottom right corner.Shash...