Wilfred Ndidi Backed By Ranieri To Succeed At Leicester City
Published: February 16, 2017
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is delighted with the contribution of Wilfred Ndidi to the team since his transfer from Racing Genk in the January transfer window.And the Italian manager is backing the Nigerian midfielder to make a big impact at the club, adding that he has all the attributes to succeed in England....
Why Ovie Ejaria Was Left Out Of Liverpool Traveling Party To Spain
Published: February 16, 2017
Former Golden Eaglets trainee Ovie Ejaria has been left out of Liverpool’s traveling party to Spain.The central midfielder has remained at Melwood to continue his rehabilitation programme after rupturing a ligament in his ankle against Wolves in the FA Cup, according to the official website of The Reds.That injur...
Stats Do Not Lie : How Super Eagles Next Big Hope Iwobi Fared Vs Bayern
Published: February 16, 2017
Based on statistics, Alex Iwobi had a dismal performance against Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Nigeria international completed only 12 passes during the 65 minutes he spent on the pitch, while Bayern midfielder Xabi Alonso chalked up 111.He did not see much of the ball either, with only ...
Ugbo Fires Chelsea Into FA Youth Cup Semis; Uwakwe, Ndukwu & Ughelumba Involved
Published: February 16, 2017
Defending champions Chelsea have advanced to the semifinals of the FA Youth Cup for the eighth successive season following a 1-0 win over Leicester City on Wednesday night.Manager Jody Morris named England youth international Ike Ugbo in his starting lineup, Calvin Ughelumba and Layton Ndukwu started for the Foxes and ...
Team News : Arsenal Midfielder Iwobi, Bayern LB Alaba Named In Starting XI
Published: February 15, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has named his starting lineup for Wednesday evening’s Champions League round of 16 clash against Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena, Munich.Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has retained his place in the starting XI and starts on the left of the Gunners midfield.The 20-year-old will be ma...
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...