Iwobi To Arsenal Fans After Painful Loss To Tottenham : We Know How You Are Feeling
Published: February 11, 2018
Alex Iwobi has sent a message to Arsenal fans in the wake of the painful 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday at the National Stadium in London, saying they are prepared to right the wrongs in Thursday's Europa League clash with Alhajji Gero's Ostersunds FK.The Nigeria international was not n...
Ndidi Outshines Man City's Argentina Superman Despite Leicester City Losing
Published: February 11, 2018
Statistically, Wilfred Ndidi outshone Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi, who has been labelled Superman by manager Pep Guardiola, despite Leicester City's 5-1 loss to the champions-elect on Saturday evening.According to the statisticians at Whoscored, the Nigeria international had the joint-best defensive figur...
Nigerian Whizkid Balogun Nets Brace As Arsenal Extend Unbeaten Run To 13 Games
Published: February 11, 2018
Arsenal claimed all three points after hammering Reading 6-2 in an Under 18 Premier League clash at Hogwood Park Training Ground (Finchampstead, Berkshire) on Saturday, and extended their unbeaten run to 13 games in all competitions.Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo, Xavier Amaechi and Bukayo Saka are away on international dut...
Manchester City 5 vs Leicester 1: Ndidi, Iheanacho Feature, Argentina Striker Puts On Show
Published: February 10, 2018
Manchester City picked apart Leicester City 5-1 in their Premier League clash on Saturday evening, with Sergio Aguero helping himself to four of the goals. Wilfred Ndidi made his 26th league appearance at the Etihad Stadium, playing from the off for the visitors while Kelechi Iheanacho was named among the substitutes....
Chelsea Nigerian Striker Opens Account For MK Dons Against Portsmouth
Published: February 10, 2018
Young Nigerian striker, Ike Ugbo was on target for MK Dons in their 2-1 defeat against Portsmouth in an EFL League One clash on Saturday.The Chelsea loanee rattled in a right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner after 21 minutes to gift The Dons the lead at Stadium MK after keeper Luke McGe...
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 ...