Liverpool hero Owen comments on penalty incident involving Fulham's Aina and Spurs' Kane
Published: March 04, 2021
Fulham's five-match unbeaten came to an end on Thursday evening after they suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage. Much of the pre-match talk centered around the world-class players in Spurs' ranks such as Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and Son Heung-Min but the goal conceded ...
Former Arsenal star Kevin Campbell believes it's likely Balogun will leave Emirates Stadium summer
Published: March 04, 2021
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes Folarin Balogun will depart the Emirates Stadium in the summer following his social media activities. The England youth international of Nigerian descent has deleted all his Instagram posts associating him with Arsenal, fueling speculation that he is set for the exit do...
'Beautiful' - Ex-Barcelona striker hails Iheanacho for phenomenal goal against Burnley
Published: March 04, 2021
Former Barcelona striker Gary Lineker has hailed Kelechi Iheanacho for his phenomenal goal during Leicester City's Premier League meeting with Burnley on Wednesday evening at Turf Moor. Brendan Rodgers' team came from behind to earn a share of the spoils as Iheanacho scored with a brilliant over-the-shoulder volley to...
'Has been one of Fulham's top players' - Palace boss Hodgson praises Lookman
Published: March 04, 2021
Manager Roy Hodgson namechecked Ademola Lookman as he spoke about the impact his right-back Joe Ward has had on the Crystal Palace team in recent matches. The experienced coach agreed that the defender has been the unsung hero, noting that he prevented Lookman and Marcus Rashford from wreaking havoc in the goalless...
Man Utd coach Solskjaer explains decision to leave Shoretire on the bench against Palace
Published: March 04, 2021
Manchester United equaled an unwanted club record following the goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Wednesday night, their sixth 0-0 draw in 2020-2021, their joint-most in a single campaign in the competition, along with 2004-05 and 2016-17. The point earned leaves the Red Devils fourteen points...
'Intelligent play' - England legend Shearer lauds Vardy for part he played in Iheanacho's magnificent goal
Published: March 03, 2021
Newcastle United and England legend Alan Shearer has praised Leicester City's top scorer Jamie Vardy for the part he played in the build-up to the goal scored by Kelechi Iheanacho in the 1-1 draw against Burnley on Wednesday evening. Eleven minutes before half-time, Iheanacho put the Foxes back on level terms with ...
Iheanacho's brilliant volley, assisted by Ndidi rescues Leicester City against Burnley
Published: March 03, 2021
Leicester City missed another chance to go second in the Premier League standings after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Turf Moor on Wednesday evening. For the second game running, Kelechi Iheanacho and fellow Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi started a top-flight game together. Four minutes had not even ...
Two Nigeria-Eligible players make youth team debuts for Chelsea in loss to Brighton & Hove
Published: March 03, 2021
Former Nigeria U17 invitee Prince Adegoke finally made his youth team debut as Chelsea were beaten 3-2 by Brighton & Hove in an U18 Premier League match that took place at Cobham Training Center on Wednesday afternoon. Adegoke was a non-playing  substitute in six U18 matches in the league and cup before the visit of ...
Ball in Norwich's court as Championship promotion race heats up
Published: March 03, 2021
The biggest reward for a top two finish in the Championship is a place in the prestigious Premier League. As things stand, Norwich and Brentford are in prime positions to win that race. Things could change very fast though, but in the short term, it would be Brentford to feel the heat, as Norwich can only take the hi...
'They have world-class players' - Fulham star Lookman ahead of showdown vs Tottenham Hotspur
Published: March 03, 2021
In their next English Premier League match on Thursday evening, Fulham face Tottenham Hotspur, a side Scott Parker's team played very well against two months ago. Nigeria-eligible winger Ademola Lookman has indicated that Jose Mourinho's team have several world-class players in their ranks but stressed that the Cott...
Arsenal manager reveals positive conversations with Nigerian Agent Over Balogun's new deal
Published: March 03, 2021
Manager Mikel Arteta has claimed that Arsenal have held positive talks with the agent handling the affairs of Folarin Balogun, theoretically paving the way for the striker to extend his contract with the north London club. The Anglo-American-Nigerian striker is represented by British-based Nigerian agent Emeka Obasi...
Stoke City boss namechecks Mikel among five Potters players who are top professionals
Published: March 03, 2021
Speaking at a press conference ahead of his side's meeting with Swansea City in the Championship, Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill namechecked former Super Eagles midfielder John Obi Mikel among five top professionals in the squad who can help the youngsters in the squad fulfill their potential. Mikel's first spel...
Snapped : Shoretire involved in Manchester United final training session pre-Crystal Palace
Published: March 02, 2021
Anglo-Nigerian youngster Shola Shoretire continues to train with Manchester United's first team as we approach the business end of the season. Manchester United have published training pictures of their final workout at Aon Training Complex ahead of their trip to the English capital, where they face Crystal Palace i...
Chalrton Athletic's Chuks Aneke available to face Wigan as red card is overturned
Published: March 02, 2021
League One club Charlton Athletic have been successful in their appeal to have the red card shown to Anglo-Nigerian striker Chuks Aneke in their 3-0 loss to Blackpool last weekend overturned.  The Hale End Academy product was harshly sent off after being adjudged to have elbowed Dan Ballard as he jumped to win the ba...
Teenage striker of Nigerian descent nominated for West Ham's February Goal of the Month award
Published: March 02, 2021
Teenage striker of Nigerian descent Mipo Odubeko is a contender for West Ham United's Goal of the Month award for February 2021. The official website of the Hammers has announced the shortlist of players for the monthly accolade with Odubeko making the cut for his effort against Brighton & Hove in the Premier League...