'It Came Off My Six-Pack' - Fulham Fullback Ola Aina On His Scrappy Goal Against Burnley
Published: February 18, 2021
Ola Aina has reacted to his scrappy goal in Fulham's 1-1 draw against Burnley in a Premier League clash staged at Turf Moor on Wednesday evening. Three minutes into the second half, the left-back got himself in a good position, managed to shape his body and diverted the ball into the net after a Lookman corner kic...
Fulham Boss Rues Missed Chances By Josh Maja, Lookman In Draw Against Burnley
Published: February 18, 2021
Fulham are still fighting for their lives at the bottom of the English Premier League table after missing the chance to close the gap on Newcastle United following a 1-1 draw with Burnley on Wednesday evening. Ola Aina's scrappy goal three minutes into the second half was cancelled out by Burnley's Ashley Barnes thr...
Super Eagles Center Back Omeruo Scores 95th Minute Winner As Leganes Beat Sadiq's Almeria
Published: February 17, 2021
It has taken former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo eighteen games in all competitions to open his goalscoring account for the 2020-2021 season and it was a crucial goal that secured all three points for his side in a 2-1 win against Almeria in a La Liga 2 clash at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Wednesday...
Aina Scrambles In Corner Kick Taken By Lookman As Fulham Play Yet Another Draw
Published: February 17, 2021
Fulham arrived Turf Moor with their hope renewed following their 2-0 success at Everton and they kept the momentum going with a draw against one of the teams they are in pursuit of, Burnley on Wednesday evening. Cottagers boss Scott Parker named four players of Nigerian descent in his starting lineup for the second ...
Shoretire Named In Manchester United's Matchday Squad Against Real Sociedad
Published: February 17, 2021
Shola Shoretire is in contention to make his professional debut for Manchester United in Thursday's UEFA Europa League round-of-32 first leg against Real Sociedad. The Newcastle United-born striker of Nigerian descent has been included in Manchester United's 22-man traveling party to Turin, informs the Red Devils vi...
'I Played All Of Last Season At LWB' - Fulham's Aina Sheds Light On Role He Played Vs Everton
Published: February 17, 2021
Ola Aina has revealed that the left wing-back role is not new to him as he was deployed in the same position several times last season at Torino. The Nigeria international arguably put in his best performance in a Fulham shirt as Scott Parker's team recorded a historic 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday. Playing a...
Leicester City Coach Rodgers Comments On Losing Key Midfielder Ndidi To Bigger Clubs
Published: February 17, 2021
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers attended a press conference on Wednesday ahead of his side's trip to the Czech Republic capital, where they take on Slavia Prague in a UEFA Europa League round of 32 tie. One of the issues addressed during the press conference was the possibility of Wilfred Ndidi moving to a bi...
Promising Striker Omilabu Reveals How He Re-signed For Crystal Palace After He Was Released
Published: February 17, 2021
Promising striker of Nigerian descent David Omilabu has revealed how he re-signed for Crystal Palace after he was released by the London club. The 18-year-old, this week, netted his first goal for the Eagles U23 team, scoring the game-winning goal in the 86th minute against Burnley at Selhurst Park after coming off...
Snapped : 'New Okocha' Trains With Manchester United First Team Ahead Of Trip To Turin
Published: February 16, 2021
Manchester United may have dropped a hint that Newcastle-born striker of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire is in contention to make his first team debut when they face Real Sociedad in a Europa League round of 32 clash at the Allianz Stadium in Turin on Thursday evening. Training pictures published by United's offici...
Liverpool Icon McManaman Labels Lookman 'A Talented Boy' But Was Shy At Everton
Published: February 16, 2021
Liverpool icon Steve McManaman has given Fulham winger Ademola Lookman a huge compliment by revealing that the 2017 U20 World Cup winner is a talented player but was quiet during his stay at Everton. Since Lookman's return to the English Premier League, he has been a shining light for Fulham who are battling with re...
Fulham Boss Reveals He Will Not Overburden Young Josh Maja After Brace On Starting Debut
Published: February 16, 2021
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday before his side's visit to Turf Moor to face Burnley, manager Scott Parker made it clear that he will not put pressure on Josh Maja to carry Fulham's goal-scoring burden for the remainder of the season. The Nigeria international was the hero as Fulham recorded a historic 2-...
Nigeria-Eligible Striker Added To Manchester United Europa League Squad Pre-Real Sociedad
Published: February 16, 2021
Promising striker with a Nigerian background Shola Shoretire could be in contention to make his European debut for Premier League giants Manchester United. The Red Devils have submitted an updated squad list to Europe's football governing body UEFA ahead of their round of 32 Europa League clash against Real Sociedad...
Leicester City Midfielder Ndidi Named In English Premier League Team Of The Week
Published: February 16, 2021
Leicester City holding midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been named in the latest English Premier League Team of the Week by celebrated football statistics website Whoscored.com. The Nigeria international was outstanding as the Foxes came from behind to defeat reigning champions Liverpool 3-1 at the King Power Stadium on...
Nmecha Involved In Three Goals As Manchester City Record 6-1 Win At Leicester City U23s
Published: February 16, 2021
Felix Nmecha, the younger brother of Manchester City striker on loan at Anderlecht Lukas Nmecha, was involved in three goals playing in an attacking midfield role as the Citizens recorded an impressive 6-1 road win against Leicester City in a Premier League 2 clash on Monday. Nmecha was named in the starting lineup ...
Fiabema Misses Penalty As Chelsea Are Beaten By Derby County In Premier League 2
Published: February 15, 2021
Bryan Fiabema's missed penalty in the second half meant Chelsea were beaten in a Premier League 2 clash against Derby County at Loughborough University Football Stadium on Monday night. The Norwegian-born Nigerian striker was named in the starting lineup, while Osazee Aghatise and Festy Ebosele started for the youn...