Jonathan Obika And Oxford United Fall To Chelsea In Checkatrade Trophy
Published: January 23, 2018
A rampant first half from Chelsea U21s at Stamford Bridge saw the young Blues beat Oxford United in the EFL Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday evening to move into the semifinals of the competition.Nigerian striker, Jonathan Obika failed to add to his tally of seven goals in all competitions for United as Chelsea ran roughs...
Wenger Reveals The Area Arsenal Are The Best Team In England, Makes Reference To Iwobi
Published: January 23, 2018
Arsene Wenger is happy to give chances to young players that passed through the club's academy, and made reference to Nigeria international Alex Iwobi.Academy products Jack Wilshere, Alex Iwobi, Maitland-Niles, Bellerín, Chuba Akpom and Reiss Nelson have all figured for the Gunners first team this season, and the Fren...
Versatile Nigeria Star Moses Named In EPL Team Of The Week As A Central Defender
Published: January 23, 2018
Versatile Nigeria national-teamer Victor Moses has been named in the English Premier League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches by BBC pundit Garth Crooks. In a 3-4-3 formation, the former Manchester United striker selected the Chelsea dazzler as one of the three central defenders.Moses occupied the right ...
(Photo Confirmation) Manchester United Confirm Signing Of Arsenal Superstar
Published: January 22, 2018
Manchester United have officially confirmed that they have wrapped up a deal for Chile superstar Alexis Sanchez.The Red Devils have not disclosed the winger's length of contract plus the financial details but reports suggest that he has inked a four-and-a-half-year contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2022...
Irish-Born Southampton Whizkid Is First Nigerian Born In 2000 To Play In Premier League
Published: January 21, 2018
Irish-born Southampton striker Michael Obafemi became the first Nigerian player born in 2000 to feature in the Premier League after making his first-team debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, January 21, aged 17 years and 199 days.The Republic of Ireland U19 international replaced Manolo Gabbiadini in the 82nd min...
Chelsea Linked With Move For Fourth Premier League Striker
Published: January 21, 2018
According to latest information from Sky Sports, Chelsea are interested in signing Burnley's English striker Ashley Barnes in the winter transfer market.Barnes is the fourth Premier League striker linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge, with The Blues earlier testing the waters over the signings of Andy Carroll, Ferna...
Nigerian Winger Scores Two Goals For Liverpool In Premier League Cup
Published: January 21, 2018
Liverpool youngster, Bobby Adekanye put on a masterclass as his U23 side toppled Charlton U23s in a Premier League Cup clash at the Lookers Vauxhall Stadium on Sunday, notching a double to go with his impressive display.The 18-year old striker struck twice in the space of 20 minutes in the first period, putting the you...
Victor Moses On Scoring Against 14th Premier League Club: Goal Was Long Overdue
Published: January 21, 2018
Speaking to the official website of Chelsea, Victor Moses was happy to score his first goal in the Premier League this season as the Blues thrashed Brighton & Hove 4-0 on Saturday, saying his 89th minute strike against the Seagulls was long overdue.The Nigeria international has now scored against 14 Premier League team...
Man Utd-Bound Winger To Earn Five Times The Wages Of Nigeria's Top Earner In England
Published: January 21, 2018
Alexis Sanchez is set to wrap up his transfer from Arsenal to Manchester United this week in a deal that will see him become the highest paid footballer in the United Kingdom.According to reports in England, including The Sun, the Chile international will pocket £400,000-a-week at the Old Trafford outfit, equivalent o...
Premier League King Of Assists To Victor Moses: Convert The Chances I Create
Published: January 21, 2018
Chelsea's Spain international Cesc Fabregas has congratulated Victor Moses on scoring his first goal in the English Premier League this season, but took a sly dig at the right wing-back for being wasteful in front of goal.The Nigeria international was delighted after netting his maiden goal this season and took to Twit...
Iwobi Gets High Marks For Brilliant Display Against Eagles, Only Ozil & Monreal Better
Published: January 21, 2018
Alex Iwobi impressed in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League and was amongst the best players on the Emirates Stadium turf.The Gunners doubled their lead when Monreal laid off a low cross for Iwobi who had the simplest of tasks in picking his spot from close range in the tenth minute.In the A...
England Starlet Plays For Two Manchester United Teams Same Day And Scores For Both
Published: January 20, 2018
England U17 sensation Mason Greenwood enhanced his growing reputation by scoring for two different Manchester United teams on Saturday, January 20.The 16-year-old first wrote his name on the score-sheet for United's U16 team against their Stoke City counterparts before finding the net for the U18s in their 4-2 win agai...
Nigeria Whizkids On Target As Arsenal, Chelsea U18s Record Wins
Published: January 20, 2018
Two talented Nigerian midfielders in the shape of Bukayo Saka and Faustino Anjorin were on target for Arsenal and Chelsea U18s respectively on Saturday.The Gunners, who last won the FA Youth Cup in 2009, are through to the next round after beating Liverpool 3-2 after extra time in an entertaining game at Anfield.Arsena...
Moses Reacts After Scoring In 329th Career Game, Nominated For Chelsea MOTM
Published: January 20, 2018
Victor Moses was delighted to open his Premier League account this term in Chelsea's 4-0 rout of Brighton & Hove Albion at The American Express Community Stadium on Saturday afternoon.Chelsea added more gloss to the scoreline when Moses profited from Charly Musonda's floated pass to round off the scoring in the last mi...
EPL Wrap: Iwobi & Moses Strike; Iheanacho Bench; Success, Lookman, Ladapo Not In 18
Published: January 20, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday JanuaryNigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kick-off, Super Eagles Victor Moses score...