Arsenal 22-Year-Old Nigerian Striker Makes Debut For Seventh Club
Published: February 05, 2018
Super Eagles hopeful Chuba Akpom made his competitive debut for Sint-Truiden as they were beaten 2-0 by Abdul Ajagun's Kortrijk in the Belgian First Division A this past weekend.The former England U21 international entered into the fray in the 75th minute at Stayen (Sint-Truiden), six minutes after Ajagun was substitut...
This Is The Reason Why Everton Loanee Was Almost Substituted After Coming On 78th Min
Published: February 05, 2018
Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman came off the bench to net the winner for RB Leipzig on his Bundesliga debut against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hasenhüttl has claimed that he was about substituting Lookman, who came on in the 78th minute, because he was wearing the wrong pair of boots an...
Iheanacho Had Most Shots On Target, Ndidi Top Tackler Leicester Vs Swansea City
Published: February 04, 2018
Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were named together in Leicester City starting line-up for only the third time in the Premier League in their 1-1 draw against Swansea City on Saturday, February 3.And statistically speaking the Nigeria internationals were among the standout performances on both teams. Leicester City...
Nigerian Winger On Target Against Manchester United U18s As Derby Concede Six Goals
Published: February 04, 2018
Derby County are now winless in their last three matches in the U18 Premier League after they were thrashed 6-3 by Manchester United at the Aon Training Complex on Saturday afternoon.On the hour mark, it was 3-0 United, thanks to goals from Jimmy Garner, Mason Greenwood and Nishan Burkart.Nigerian winger Ayomide Jibodu...
What Iwobi Said About Arsenal New Boys Mkhitaryan & Aubameyang After Crushing Everton
Published: February 04, 2018
Alex Iwobi has commented on the performance of Arsenal newcomers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in their 5-1 rout of Everton in the Premier League on Saturday evening.The Gabon international netted in his maiden appearance for the Gunners, while the ex-Manchester United star provided three assists on ...
Chelsea New Signing Suffers The Same Injury As Victor Moses
Published: February 04, 2018
Chelsea's winter signing Ross Barkley has suffered an injury and will miss the upcoming game against Watford scheduled for Monday, February 5.According to The Telegraph, it is feared Barkley may have suffered a hamstring injury in training this week, although the exact nature and severity of the 24-year-old’s problem...
Everton's Lookman Scores 'Made In Liverpool' Goal On Bundesliga Debut
Published: February 04, 2018
England U20 World Cup-winning attacker, Ademola Lookman got off a solid start in his new adventure in the German Bundesliga with the solitary goal in RB Leipzig's 1-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday afternoon.The 20-year old who swapped Everton's Goodison Park for the Red Bull Arena on the transfer deadl...
Arsenal's Top Dribbler Vs Everton? Iwobi Comes Out On Top Ahead Of Ozil, Ramsey & Mkhitaryan
Published: February 03, 2018
Alex Iwobi completed more dribbles than any Arsenal player in their 5-1 rout of Everton in a Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening.The Hale End Academy product was successful in three attempts when he took on the opposition.The Gunners second top dribbler against the Toffees was Germany playm...
Arsenal 5 Everton 1 : Iwobi Notches Assist As Gunners Set New Premier League Record
Published: February 03, 2018
Aaron Ramsey's first career treble lit up the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal completely annihilated Everton 5-1 in their Premier League clash on Saturday evening.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi started for the Gunners in the encounter as the hosts made a first half statement display.Henrikh Mkhitaryan found space down th...
EPL Wrap: Iheanacho & Ibe Create; Ndidi Stars; Iwobi Starts; Tosin & Abraham Bench
Published: February 03, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, February 3.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Tosin Adarabioyo watche...
Leicester 1 Swansea City 1: Skillful Iheanacho Bags Assist, Ndidi's Goal Chalked Off
Published: February 03, 2018
Leicester City were forced to a dour 1-1 draw by Swansea City in a Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium.Super Eagles stars, Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho started for the Foxes in the encounter while Chelsea loaneeTammy Abraham was named among the substitutes for Swansea.It took barely 17 minutes for...
Nigerian Striker Promoted To Man City First Team But Not In 18 vs Burnley
Published: February 03, 2018
Nigerian striker Lukas Nmecha, 19, has been promoted to the first team of Manchester City by manager Pep Guardiola.The Citizens are lacking numbers in attack following the injuries sustained by David Silva, Leroy Sane and Gabriel Jesus, and attempted to sign Riyad Mahrez on deadline day but could not meet his valuatio...
Conte Names New Mikel, Five Players Of Nigerian Descent To Chelsea Premier League Roster
Published: February 03, 2018
Chelsea have submitted their squad list for the remainder of the 2017-2018 campaign to the Premier League following the close of the January transfer window.The Blues Italian manager Antonio Conte has named as many as six players of Nigerian descent to the roster but in reality only two players can feature for the club...
Two Nigerian Whizkids Named In Updated Manchester United Premier League Squad
Published: February 03, 2018
Two players eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams have named in the updated Manchester United Premier League squad.Manager Jose Mourinho will be able to call upon midfielder Tosin Kehinde and defender Matthew Olosunde if necessary, having added their names to the squad list sent to the Premier League earlie...
Victor Adeboyejo Scores Brace For Barnsley U23 In Front Of Man Utd, Man City Scouts
Published: February 03, 2018
Victor Adeboyejo scored twice for Barnsley U23s in their 4-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest U23s in the ProfessionalDevelopment League on Friday evening.According to Nottingham Post, scouts representing Manchester United and Manchester City were among the spectators that watched the game at the Impact Arena.The ex-Chelsea...