Chelsea Dazzler Moses Speaks Out On New Role : I Am An All-Round Wing Back
Published: July 26, 2017
Nigeria international Victor Moses demonstrated in Chelsea's friendly against Bayern Munich on Tuesday that he is a versatile player, switching to the left wing-back role when Fikayo Tomori came on in the 76th minute.Moses was originally a top striker in his formative years as a footballer, before the youth team coache...
Tottenham 2 Roma 3 : Dele Stars, Onomah Starts, Sadiq & Nura Non-Playing Subs
Published: July 26, 2017
Tottenham Hotpsur lost 3-2 to Italian club AS Roma in their second pre-season match staged at the Red Bull Arena (Harrison, New Jersey) on Tuesday night local time.England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder Josh Onomah started for the Londoners along with Three Lions sensation Dele Alli, but the two Nigerians on the book...
Chelsea Goal Machine Ike Ugbo Scores Twice In Barnsley Win Vs Rochdale
Published: July 25, 2017
The prolific Chelsea loanee Ike Ugbo opened his goalscoring account for EFL Championship outfit Barnsley as they claimed a 2-0 win over Rochdale in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday night.After a goalless first half, The Reds took the lead in the 69th minute through Ugbo, who came off the bench at half-time.The 18-year-...
Nigerian Striker Bags Brace As Manchester United Record Impressive Win In Super CupNI
Published: July 25, 2017
Young Nigerian duo Ademipo Odubeko and Shola Shoretire were named in Manchester United U15s starting XI for the second straight game at the ongoing SuperCupNI in Northern Ireland.The Red Devils recorded an impressive 4-2 victory over Co Fermanagh at Showgrounds, Ballymena on Tuesday evening.Odubeko gave United the lead...
Chelsea 2 Bayern 3: Moses Grabs Assist, Plays At Left WB, Tomori Almost Scores
Published: July 25, 2017
Chelsea lost 3-2 to Bayern Munich in an International Champions Cup clash at the The National Stadium (Singapore) on Tuesday afternoon.For the third game in pre-season, The Blues manager Antonio Conte named Victor Moses in his starting line-up, while Bayern's star of Nigerian descent David Alaba watched proceedings fro...
Details Of Chelsea Training Session Ahead Of Bayern Clash : How Team A & B Lined Up
Published: July 24, 2017
Chelsea held their final training session on Monday ahead of tomorrow's International Champions Cup clash against German champions Bayern Munich at The National Stadium (Singapore).As usual, Italian manager Antonio Conte split the squad into two groups, with the team wearing bibs in the first training session the li...
Chelsea Loanee Aina Over The Moon After Hull City's Win Against Former European Champions
Published: July 24, 2017
EFL Championship side Hull City beat Benfica 1-0 in a pre-season friendly at the Estadio Algarve on Saturday.Ex-England U19 skipper Ola Aina put in a full shift for the Tigers, and the right wing-back was delighted that his team were able to overcome the former European champions.Bowen broke the deadlock with a superb ...
UEFA Stops Manchester United African Star From Facing Real Madrid In Super Cup
Published: July 24, 2017
Manchester United African star Eric Bailly has been handed a three-game ban by European football governing body UEFA following the incident that occurred in the second leg of the Europa League semifinal against Celta de Vigo on May 11.In the 87th minute, the 23-year-old was shown a straight red card by referee Hațegan...
Eight Or Nine? Chelsea Confirm Squad Number For Record Signing Morata
Published: July 24, 2017
Chelsea have confirmed the squad number for new signing Alvaro Morata, the official website of the Premier League champions is reporting. For the forthcoming season, the Spain international and former Real Madrid star will wear the number nine shirt.On Friday, shortly after announcing the capture of Morata, Chelsea had...
Chelsea's Pedro Doubtful To Face Arsenal, Conte Refuses To Blame Arsenal GK
Published: July 24, 2017
Spanish winger Pedro is in a race against the clock to be fit for the Community Shield clash between Chelsea and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 6.The Blues manager Antonio Conte has revealed that Pedro's injury he sustained against the Gunners this past weekend in a friendly is worse than first feared, with the p...
Nigerian-Born Defenders Stop Chelsea's Abraham From Scoring In Swansea's Latest Friendly
Published: July 24, 2017
England U21 sensation Tammy Abraham played his second game in a Swansea City shirt on Sunday, but failed to find the back of the net as the Swans battled to a goalless draw with North Carolina FC in a pre-season friendly at Sahlen's Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park.Nigerian-born defenders Christian Ibeagha and Bolu Akiny...
Lingard & De Gea Star; Lukaku, Pogba Subbed In As Man Utd Beat Real Madrid
Published: July 24, 2017
Manchester United beat European champions Real Madrid 2-1 on penalties in a pre-season fixture at the Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, California) on Sunday nightThe Red Devils won their first three pre-season games against LA Galaxy, Real Salt Lake and Manchester City in the United States. Jesse Lingard nearly opened the ...
Nigerian Wonderkid Poised To Face Manchester United In Prestigious Tournament
Published: July 23, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Roland Idowu is in line to face Manchester United at the prestigious SuperCupNI, formerly known as Dale Farm Milk Cup.Idowu has been included in Southampton's 18-player roster for the competition in Northern Ireland.The Saints youth team play their first game against Co Antrim on Monday (July 24), th...
(See Photo) Chelsea Dazzler Moses Arrives In Singapore; Trains With New Boy Morata
Published: July 23, 2017
Super Eagles star Victor Moses and England U20 international Fikayo Tomori have arrived in Singapore with the Chelsea squad to continue their pre-season preparations.The two right wing-backs were in the Blues 24-player traveling party that departed the Chinese capital on Saturday after a routine win against Arsenal.Spa...
Two Attacking Midfielders Of Nigerian Descent Help Classy Tottenham Earn Win Vs PSG
Published: July 23, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur beat French club Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 in the International Champions Cup at the Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida) on Saturday night, local time.Two attacking midfielders of Nigerian descent in the shape of Josh Onomah and Dele Alli were on parade for Spurs, with the England U20 World Cup-win...