Arsenal Last Workout Pre-Norwich : Iwobi Set To Return To Starting XI, Akpom Out
Published: October 23, 2017
Barring a last-minute change by manager Arsene Wenger, Alex Iwobi is set to return to Arsenal's starting eleven for Tuesday night's League Cup tie against Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium.This month, the Nigeria international has not figured for the Gunners against Red Star Belgrade (Europa League) and Everton (Pre...
Odubeko, Oko-Flex Feature As Rep. Of Ireland Begin Victory Shield With Win
Published: October 23, 2017
Republic of Ireland began their campaign in the prestigious Victory Shield tournament on a winning note by beating rivals Northern Ireland 1-0 at the Bangor Fuels Arena on Monday afternoon.Manchester United striker Ademipo Odubeko and Arsenal wonderkid Armstrong Oko-flex were named in the starting line-up by Republic o...
Omole, Balogun Debut For Arsenal U23 In Five-Goal Thriller Vs Tottenham
Published: October 23, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur beat Arsenal 3-2 in a Premier League 2 encounter staged at Hotspur Way Training Centre (London) on Monday afternoon.With an eye on Tuesday night's League Cup round of 16 tie against Norwich City, the Gunners decided to field a weakened side, and a couple of promising youngsters were handed their compe...
Aston Villa Are Prepared To Break The Bank To Sign Onomah
Published: October 22, 2017
Aston Villa have been impressed with the performance of England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder of Nigerian descent Josh Onomah, and are interested in the permanent acquisition of the player.Onomah was loaned out by Tottenham Hotspur for the entirety of the season in the summer transfer window as manager  Mauricio P...
Everton 2 Arsenal 5: Iwobi Benched, Lookman Subbed In, Akpom Not In 18
Published: October 22, 2017
Arsenal returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, thrashing Everton 5-2 at Goodison Park on game week nine in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.Nigeria national-teamer Alex Iwobi was an unused substitute, Chuba Akpom wasn't in the Gunners 18 and England U20 World Cup-winning winger Ademola Lookman came on for ...
Chelsea Continue Running The Rule Over Victor Adeboyejo
Published: October 22, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea are still running the rule over Nigerian striker Victor Adeboyejo, with a view to offering him a contract in the coming days. The free agent has already played a competitive game for the Blues U23 squad, against Swansea City in the Premier League 2 nine days ago, and manager Joe Edwards...
Iwobi Likely To Start On The Bench Vs Everton, Wears Black Bib Final Training
Published: October 22, 2017
Super Eagles main hero against Zambia, Alex Iwobi, may likely start on the bench in Sunday afternoon's Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton at Goodison Park.While it is a foregone conclusion that the Hale End Academy product will be named in the match day squad, manager Arsene Wenger hinted during the Gunner...
Victor Moses Pays Homage To Chelsea Teammates After Impressive Win
Published: October 21, 2017
Victor Moses took to social media to praise his Chelsea teammates following their 4-2 win over Watford in the Premier League on Saturday.The Blues came from behind to beat the Hornets, with Michy Batshuayi (2) and Cesar Azpilicueta finding the net after they found themselves 2-1 down with 20 minutes remaining.Moses wen...
Young Nigerian GK Highly Regarded By Wenger Making Progress At Arsenal
Published: October 21, 2017
Talented young Nigerian goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is making good progress at Arsenal and took another step forward in his bid to make his first team debut for the Gunners.Okonkwo, who celebrated his 16th birthday last month, finally made his competitive debut for the U18s in a 2-0 loss to Leicester City at the Leiceste...
U17 World Cup United States 1 England 4 : Eyoma Benched, Akinola Goes 90
Published: October 21, 2017
England thrashed United States 4-1 at Fatorda Stadium, Margao on Saturday and have qualified for the semifinals of the 2017 Fifa U17 World Cup.For the second consecutive match in the tournament, Tottenham Hotspur defender of Nigerian descent Timothy Eyoma watched proceedings from the bench for the Young Lions, while To...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Shines; Abraham Goes 90; Moses, Success On The Mend; Tosins Not In 18
Published: October 21, 2017
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, October 21.Nigerian players with dual nationalities that have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kickoff, Chelsea came from beh...
Moses-Less Chelsea Win Six-Goal Thriller Against Watford
Published: October 21, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea, who were without Victor Moses, returned to winning ways after beating Watford 4-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.Pedro fired Chelsea into a 12th minute lead but the two sides went in all-square at half-time after Abdoulaye Doucoure restored parity for the Golden Boys in injur...
Swansea City Expert Warns Leicester : Be Wary Of Tammy Abraham
Published: October 21, 2017
Chris Wathen, Chief Football Writer for Wales Online, has shared his thoughts on Saturday's Premier League meeting between Swansea City and Leicester City at the Liberty Stadium.Looking at the strengths of the Swans, Wathen has named Nigerian wonderkid Tammy Abraham as the most dangerous player on the team, with the Ch...
Another Bad Day At The Office For Chelsea Loanee Omeruo, Kasimpasa
Published: October 21, 2017
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo was on parade for Kasimpasa as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat away to Antalyaspor in a Turkish Super League game o Friday evening.The visitors had earlier taken the lead in the 23rd minute through Venezuelan striker Jhon Murillo but Antalyaspor came roaring back via star forward,Samuel Eto...
Isaac Success' Injury Is Long Term, Will Not Face Chelsea
Published: October 20, 2017
Isaac Success won't make the short trip to Fulham for Watford's Premier League tie at Stamford Bridge against champions Chelsea as he is still recovering from a knee injury.Manager of the Golden Boys, Marco Silva, does not expect the striker to return to action before the end of this month, saying the striker's injury ...