Chelsea Midfielder Dubbed The New Mikel Helps England Register Third Straight Win
Published: June 04, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Tariq Uwakwe returned to the Young Lions starting line-up as they completed their group fixtures at the ongoing 2017 Toulon Tournament with a 2-1 win over Japan at Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny on Sunday afternoon.England had already qualified for the semifinals following wins against Angola and Cuba b...
London Attack : Chelsea Duo, England Team To Wear Black Armbands Vs Japan In Tribute To Victims
Published: June 04, 2017
The England youth team representing the nation at the ongoing Toulon Tournament in France will wear black armbands when they tackle Japan at the Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny, Aubagne on Sunday afternoon as a mark of respect to those who died in the London Bridge attack.Seven people lost their lives in horrific circumsta...
Nigerian Wonderkid Reveals Why He Is Thriving At Manchester United
Published: June 04, 2017
American-born defender of Nigerian parentage Matthew Olosunde has revealed that he is fulfilling his potential at Manchester United because of the conducive environment and relationship with his teammates.In the just concluded season, Olosunde was in the Red Devils traveling party for Premier League games against Arsen...
Arsenal Starlet Alex Iwobi Vows To Go Full Throttle In World Cup Season
Published: June 04, 2017
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi is prepared to go full-throttle when the new season begins on August 12, 2017.The Hale End Academy product is aware that he has to impress Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger when pre-season training starts next month as he lost his spot in the first team in the final three months of the 2016...
Nigerian-Born Striker Celebrates As Chelsea Win Fourth League Title Of The Season
Published: June 03, 2017
Eniola Aluko was in celebration mood after Chelsea Ladies won the inaugural FA Women's Super League Spring Series title following a 2-0 road win over Birmingham City on the final day of the season on Saturday.It was the fourth league title won by the Stamford Bridge outfit this season, with the Men's team, U18s and Wom...
Man Utd's Nigerian Defender, Dubbed The New Dani Alves, Disappointed Not To Feature In World Cup
Published: June 03, 2017
Highly-rated Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde, 19, has spoken of his joy after Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho named him in his provisional roster for Premier League matches against Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur towards the end of last season.The right wing-back did not eventually dress for both games held in...
Liverpool Top Ten Academy Goals : Ojo's Beauty Against Tottenham Picked
Published: May 31, 2017
Sheyi Ojo's beautiful goal against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League 2 fixture in February has been picked among  Liverpool's Top Ten Academy goals of the season.Trailing 2-1, the England U20 international equalized for the Reds in the first minute of the second half with a wonderful left-footed effort.Ojo picked ...
Chelsea's Nigerian Goal Machine Scores Winner On England Return, New Mikel Stars
Published: May 29, 2017
England began the defense of the Festival International Espoirs de Toulon (Toulon Tournament) on a winning note, beating Angola 1-0 at Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny, Aubagne on Monday evening.Chelsea talent Tariq Uwakwe, dubbed the new Obi Mikel, started in midfield for the Young Lions, while teammate Ike Ugbo led the fr...
For The First Time In History, Nigerian Fails To Win Chelsea Academy Player Of The Year
Published: May 29, 2017
English Premier League champions Chelsea held their traditional end of season awards at Battersea Evolution in London on Sunday night, with several awards presented to the outstanding players across all levels.For the first time in history, a player of Nigerian descent has failed to win Chelsea's Academy Player of the ...
Chelsea Coach Defends Victor Moses: Oxlade-Chamberlain Made Contact With Him
Published: May 28, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has commented on the decision of the referee to dismiss Victor Moses in the 68th minute of his team's 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the FA Cup final on Saturday.The Italian has hinted that it was an unfair decision by Anthony Taylor, highlighting that the Super Eagles star made contact with Arsen...
Chelsea Defender Tomori Celebrates England Progress To Last Sixteen
Published: May 26, 2017
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori has celebrated England's qualification for the knockout rounds of the 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup following their 1-0 win over South Korea on Friday night.Tomori made amends for his unfortunate own goal against Guinea in the Young Lions second match of the tournament by helping goalkeeper Fre...
Chelsea, Everton, Spurs, Liverpool Nigerian Wonderkids Impress As England March On In World Cup
Published: May 26, 2017
An impressive England U20s have topped Group A of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 after an entertaining 1-0 win over the host nation South Korea at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on Friday night, local time.There was not too much to separate the two teams, both of whom had chances to open the scoring, at the e...
Talented Nigerian Defender Begins Showing Off With Manchester United In The Netherlands
Published: May 26, 2017
The talented Nigerian defender Matthew Olosunde will start showing off in the Netherlands on Friday when the prestigious Terborg tournament begins.The right wing-back was part of Manchester United 18-player traveling party that arrived in the country on Thursday ahead of their opener against Ajax Cape Town.While Olosun...
Chelsea's Nigerian Defender Scores Wonder OG As England Labour To 1-1 Draw Vs Guinea
Published: May 23, 2017
England U20s remain in control of Group A at the ongoing Fifa U20 World Cup despite playing a 1-1 draw with Guinea at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Tuesday morning.Guinea started the game in a sluggish fashion and England were not able to take advantage, but the Africans got better as the game progressed.Everton's Ad...
Chelsea Star Moses Warns Arsenal : We Are Capable Of Winning The Match
Published: May 23, 2017
Super Eagles creator Victor Moses fancies the chances of Chelsea winning the Premier League and FA Cup double by beating Arsenal in their final game of the season on Saturday, May 27.The right wing-back reckons that Chelsea have the players that can punish Arsenal, and is focused on the showpiece game at Wembley after ...