Yakubu Shows Flashes Of Brilliance On Coventry Debut Ten Months After Last Game
Published: February 15, 2017
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni was handed his Coventry City debut by manager Russell Slade in his team’s 1-1 draw with AFC Wimbledon in League One on Tuesday night.Two days ago, Monday, the Sky Blues had announced the acquisition of the former Everton star until the end of this season follow...
Bayern Legend Lavishes Praise On Iwobi Ahead Of Showdown In Munich
Published: February 14, 2017
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus has admitted that he is a fan of Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi, ahead of the Champions League meeting between the German champions and the London team on Wednesday.It is interesting to note that the Nigeria international made his Champions League bow versus Bayern last sea...
Door Is Now Open For Iheanacho As Jesus Is Out For Three Months
Published: February 14, 2017
Manchester City Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus could be out for the rest of the season, with the striker expected to spend the next three months on the sidelines due to injury.The 19-year-old subbed out after 15 minutes in the Citizens 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Monday night and tests have now revealed that he broke ...
Guardiola Sends Another Message To Iheanacho, Striker Left Out Of Squad Vs Bournemouth
Published: February 13, 2017
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola continues to ignore Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho on his match day squad.For the fourth straight game in the Premier League and the fifth in all competitions, the Taye Academy product has not been selected by the Spanish manager.With Argentina star Sergio Aguero named on the benc...
Chelsea Hero Gullit Blames Moses For Burnley Goal : He Turned His Back Away
Published: February 13, 2017
Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit has pinned blame on Victor Moses for the goal conceded by Chelsea in their 1-1 draw with Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday.Robbie Brady netted the equalizer for the home team with a brilliant free kick, and Gullit has suggested that Chelsea wing-back Moses did not defend the fre...
Ndidi Shoot On Sight Policy Fails As Leicester Suffer Another Demoralizing Defeat
Published: February 12, 2017
Swansea City are soaring under their new management while things are getting worse for Leicester City after the defending champions lost their fifth consecutive game in the Premier League.The Foxes were defeated 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium thanks to first-half goals from Mawson and Martin Olsson.Leicester City’s J...
Moses Bags Assist As Chelsea Are Checked By Burnley
Published: February 12, 2017
Premier League pacesetters Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.Nigeria international Victor Moses made his nineteenth consecutive start for the Blues in the English top-flight, starting at right back until he made way for Willian in the 72nd minute.On seven minutes, a perfectly executed co...
In-Form Crystal Palace Loanee Ladapo Nets Fourth Goal In Five Games
Published: February 12, 2017
Former Flying Eagles invitee Freddie Ladapo scored his fourth goal in five games for Shrewsbury Town in their 1-0 win against Scunthorpe United on Saturday afternoon.Ahead of the fixture at Glanford Park, the striker had registered his name on the scoresheet in games against Bury, Oldham Athletic and Bradford City.The ...
Nigerian Prospects Celebrate Winning League Title With Manchester City
Published: February 12, 2017
Nigerian talents are celebrating after Manchester City clinched the U18 Premier League North section after a 4-2 win over Stoke City at Clayton Wood Training Ground on Saturday.City won the title as they have an unassailable nine-point gap over second-place Manchester United with two rounds left. England youth Nathanae...
EPL Wrap: Success Subbed In; Lookman Starts Again; Youngsters Ejaria, Ojo, Maja, Asoro, Onomah, Fela Missing
Published: February 11, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday afternoon.We start off at Old Trafford where Manchester United took on Watford. The Red Devils went 16 games unbeaten after a 2-0 win over Watford.The young Nigerian forward Isaac Success tasted action in the last seve...
Iwobi Starts As Alexis Bags Brace For Arsenal Against Hull City
Published: February 11, 2017
Arsenal added three points to the bag following a hard-fought 2-0 win over Hull City on game week 25 in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon at the Emirates Stadium. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi started his 17th Premier League game this season, before he made way for Danny Welbeck with eight minutes remaining.C...
Ameobi Brothers, Shola & Sammy, Face-Off For Bolton Goal Of The Year
Published: February 10, 2017
Bolton Wanderers have revealed twelve goals that will compete for the Goal of the Year for 2016.Ahead of the 2017 EFL Awards, the official website of the Trotters has picked the best goals scored last year, with two Nigerian players Shola Ameobi and Sammy Ameobi making the list.Shola’s strike against MK Dons on J...
Dele Alli Becomes 5th Player Of Nigerian Descent To Win Premier League POTM
Published: February 10, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur’s English-born midfielder of Nigerian heritage, Dele Alli, has claimed the Premier League EA SPORTS Player of the Month award for January. The Spurs number 20 won the prestigious accolade ahead of  Harry Kane, Seamus Coleman, Alexis Sanchez and Gylfi Sigurdsson.In winning the award for the ...
Ex-Arsenal Talent Aneke Nominated For League One GOTM
Published: February 10, 2017
Former Arsenal talent Chhuks Aneke is in the running for the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month award for January 2017. The MK Dons striker has been nominated for the accolade along with Josh Morris (Scunthorpe United) and Gregg Wylde (Northampton Town).Aneke showed off his finishing qualities last month, with braces...
Arsenal Nigerian Defender Praised For Fifa 17 Skills By Teammate
Published: February 10, 2017
Answering questions from the official matchday programme, Arsenal midfielder Nathan Tormey has given supporters the lowdown on some of his teammates. When quizzed about the worst player at FIFA 17, Tormey answered : “Tobi Omole”Omole first played for the Arsenal Academy in the U14s, rising through the ranks...