Iwobi Sets Up Arsenal's Record Signing Lacazette For Debut Goal In Win vs Sydney FC
Published: July 13, 2017
Super Eagles rising star Alex Iwobi was involved in Arsenal's first-preseason fixture on Thursday, playing the last 22 minutes of their 2-0 win over defending A-League champions Sydney FC at ANZ Stadium.The visitors were 1-0 up at the end of the first half courtesy of Per Mertesacker's acrobatic effort in the fourth mi...
Chelsea Confirm Kenneth Omeruo, Ike Ugbo Are Set To Make First Team Debut Vs Red Devils
Published: July 13, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have confirmed that Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo is in line to make his first-team debut in Saturday's friendly against Crawley Town.The Red Devils have published on their official webpage The Blues 16-man traveling party to the Checkatrade Stadium.Omeruo is among the six defend...
Best U20 Player On The Planet, Of Nigerian Descent, Wows Liverpool Coach On Debut
Published: July 13, 2017
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was impressed with the performance the English-born Nigerian striker Dominic Solanke put in against Tranmere Rovers in their first pre-season friendly on Wednesday night.The Golden Ball winner at this summer's Fifa U20 World Cup looked lively after entering into the fray in the 46th minu...
Former Chelsea Wonderkid Makes Debut For Liverpool, New Paul Pogba Missing
Published: July 12, 2017
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has announced his starting line-up for his side's first pre-season fixture against National League side Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park on Wednesday night.The German tactician will closely monitor his new recruit Dominic Solanke, who will make his debut for the Reds after completing his ...
17-Year-Old Nigerian Defender Features For First Team As Tottenham Record Big Win
Published: July 12, 2017
England U17 international of Nigerian parentage Timothy Eyoma made a rare appearance for the first team of Tottenham Hotspur in their 4-0 rout of Leyton Orient in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Wednesday.Goals from Georges-Kevin Nkoudou, Kyle Walker-Peters, Jaden Brown and Will Miller secured the win for Spurs at Ho...
Free-Scoring Chelsea's Nigerian Striker Buys Mom & Dad Brand New Cars
Published: July 12, 2017
English-born Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham has celebrated his new deal with Swansea City by buying his mom and dad brand new cars.And based on the Instagram post by the England U21 international, his parents didn't know they were getting expensive gifts as they screamed with excitement when they walked out of the hous...
England World Cup-Winning Star Of Nigerian Descent Opts To Retain Kit Number
Published: July 12, 2017
Premier League club Everton have officially announced their squad numbers ahead of the forthcoming season and their first-preason game in Africa.England U20 star Ademola Lookman will be appearing for the Toffees in the number 31 kit, same number he wore in the second half of last season after transferring from Charlton...
Chelsea Loanee Aina Reveals Abraham Played Key Role In Convincing Him To Join Hull City
Published: July 11, 2017
New Hull City signing Ola Aina has revealed that he discussed with England U21 star of Nigerian descent Tammy Abraham before completing his move to the Tigers.Abraham shone while on loan at Bristol City last term, and the right wing-back has set his sights on following the footsteps of his compatriot.''Seeing my good f...
Golden Ball Winner Of Nigerian Descent Aims Dig At Chelsea Over Their Youth Policy
Published: July 11, 2017
England U20 World Cup-winning striker Dominic Solanke has taken a dig at his past employers Chelsea after stating that his new club Liverpool give their youngsters opportunities to make the first team.Indeed, Solanke has a point as he made only one appearance for the first team of Chelsea in the thirteen years he spent...
Chelsea Star Victor Moses Receives N13.9 Million Watch From Roman Abramovich
Published: July 11, 2017
Super Eagles winger Victor Moses received a luxury watch worth up to 30,000 pounds (equivalent of N13.9 million) from Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for assisting the club win the Premier League last season.The Sun is reporting that the club donated luxury watches to their title-winning stars, and they will not be allo...
Manchester United Set To Beat Chelsea To Another Transfer Target Again
Published: July 10, 2017
Manchester United's battle with Chelsea to sign transfer targets continues, with the Red Devils on the brink of announcing the signing of Monaco star Tiemoue Bakayoko.The Express is reporting that Manchester United have agreed a £35million deal to hijack Chelsea’s move for Tiemoue Bakayoko.The Old Trafford side have...
Golden Ball Winner Of Nigerian Descent Is Liverpool's Second Fittest Player
Published: July 10, 2017
England U20 international of Nigerian parentage Dominic Solanke is among the fittest players at Liverpool during pre-season training.The Reds first-teamers, including Solanke, Roberto Firmino, Lucas Leiva, Joel Matic, Solanke, James Milner and Jordan Henderson, underwent a lactic acid test to determine their fitness.Ex...
Arsenal Drop Big Hint: Two Nigerian Wonderkids Omitted From Tour Squad
Published: July 10, 2017
Rumours surrounding the future of two Nigerian wonderkids Chuba Akpom and Kelechi Nwakali will continue to grow in the coming days, with manager Arsene Wenger omitting the duo from a training camp in Australia and China.Hale End Academy product Akpom had trained with the first team before they departed for Australia on...
Official : Manchester United Legend Rejoins Everton After Thirteen Years
Published: July 09, 2017
Both Manchester United and Everton have informed via their official webpage that England star Wayne Rooney has completed his transfer to the Toffees.While the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed by the two clubs, Everton have confirmed that the attacker has penned a deal until the end of the 2018-2019 s...
Nigerian Defender Aina: Chelsea's Display Vs Man Utd Best Of The Season
Published: July 09, 2017
Super Eagles target Ola Aina reckons that Chelsea display at Stamford Bridge on October 23, 2016 was their best performance in the Premier League during the 2016-2017 season.The former England U19 skipper watched proceedings from the bench as Antonio Conte's side thrashed the Red Devils 4-0, with Pedro, Cahill, Hazard ...