Saka Scores In Shootout As Arsenal End USA Tour With Defeat To Real Madrid
Published: July 24, 2019
Arsenal were beaten on penalties by European giants Real Madrid in their final game of the USA tour at FedEx Field (Landover, Maryland) on Wednesday. Gunners manager Unai Emery continues to give opportunities to Bukayo Saka to stake a claim for a first-team spot ahead of the new season, with the Spaniard introducin...
Done Deal : Manchester City Announce Signing Of Talented Nigerian Winger
Published: July 23, 2019
Manchester City have officially confirmed the signing of Nigerian youngster Samuel Edozie who played for the youth team of Millwall last season. Coach Gareth Taylor revealed on Tuesday that the highly-rated winger is among the new players in Manchester City U18 side for the upcoming season. ''The new lads have ...
17-Year-Old Nigerian Defender Shines For Southampton First Team Vs Guangzhou R&F
Published: July 23, 2019
Nigerian defender Oludare Olufunwa was impressive as Southampton thrashed Chinese Super League side Guangzhou R&F 4-0 in a pre-season friendly that took place at the Estádio Campo Desportivo in Macau on Tuesday. Olufunwa produced a performance that showcased his quality, with the Saints keeping a clean sheet after ...
Lampard Reveals The Two Chelsea Players Who Impressed Him In Win Vs Barcelona
Published: July 23, 2019
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard singled out Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham and Croatia World Cup star Mateo Kovacic for special praise following his side's 2-1 win against Barcelona on Tuesday. Abraham gave Chelsea the lead in the 34th minute, after profiting from an error from Spain World Cup winning-midfielder Sergio B...
Abraham Passes Test Against Strong Barcelona Team With Five World Cup Winners In Starting XI
Published: July 23, 2019
Nigeria-eligible striker Tammy Abraham was on target as Chelsea claimed a 2-1 win over Barcelona in a high profile pre-season friendly staged at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Tuesday afternoon. The England U21 star missed a glorious chance to give the Premier League side the lead in the 23rd minute after he failed to dire...
Babajide Sends Reminder Of Her Class With Brace And Assist For Liverpool In 6-0 Rout Of Metropolitan Conference Allstars
Published: July 23, 2019
England youth international of Nigerian parentage, Rinsola Babajide was among the scorers for Liverpool in their 6-0 demolition of Metropolitan Conference Allstars in a pre-season friendly staged at Harvard on Monday. The Reds were 4-0 up at the break thanks to a hat-trick from Courtney Sweetman-Kirk and Babajide's ...
'Three African Players Were Top Scorers In The Premier League' - Former Everton Star Amokachi On Progress Made By African Football
Published: July 23, 2019
Former Everton star Daniel Amokachi has highlighted the progress made by African football in recent years and believes the rest of the world is aware of the qualities of African players even though they don't get the attention they deserve. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winning-striker buttressed his point by noti...
Why 18-year-old Goal Machine Balogun Shouldn't Worry Over Pre-season Snub
Published: July 23, 2019
Arsenal's 18-year-old striker Folarin Balogun was one of the most in-form youngsters last season based on his impressive goalscoring record.The Nigeria-eligible striker scored more than 30 goals in all competitions for Arsenal's youth teams last season and caught the eye of coach Freddie Ljungberg who couldn't help but...
Bournemouth Interested In Signing Billing And What It Means For Nigeria U20 Star
Published: July 22, 2019
Denmark U21 star of Nigerian descent, Philip Billing has made it clear that he wants to depart Huddersfield Town before the close of the summer transfer window following their demotion to the Championship at the end of last season. The Daily Mail is reporting that Billing is a target for Bournemouth but the main stu...
RB Leipzig Yet To Meet Everton's Asking Price For Lookman
Published: July 22, 2019
According to reports in the German media, Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are yet to meet Everton's asking price for young Nigeria-eligible winger Ademola Lookman. Sport Witness citing the print edition of Bild claims both clubs are still far apart in their valuations. Everton have demanded more than €20 million fo...
Crystal Palace Demand Nigerian Winger From Arsenal As Part Of Wilfried Zaha Deal
Published: July 22, 2019
Arsenal on Monday increased their bid for Ivorian winger Wilfried Zaha but reports in the English press indicate that the Gunners have seen their £65m plus youngster Reiss Nelson on loan improved offer rejected. Unai Emery is hopeful of getting the deal over the line but Arsenal's bid of £55m paid upfront and £10m ...
26-Goal Hitman Could Be The Solution To Chelsea's Striker Problems
Published: July 22, 2019
Chelsea fans witnessed a change in managerial position when Frank Lampard was appointed as Maurizio Sarri's replacement earlier in the month.The Italian's team didn't score too many goals last season which is fast becoming a trend at Stamford Bridge.The Blues only managed 63 Premier League goals from 38 matches compare...
Reading Move For Former Nigeria U17 Invitee Gathers Pace
Published: July 22, 2019
Championship outfit Reading are closing in on the signing of former Nigeria U17 invitee Ovie Ejaria, according to reports. Reading Chronicle's Courtney Friday has tweeted that Reading's transfer embargo has been lifted, paving the way for the Royals to make new signings including Liverpool starlet Ejaria. The U20 ...
Chelsea Handed Fitness Boost Pre-Barcelona As Abraham Returns To Training
Published: July 21, 2019
Chelsea have been handed a boost ahead of their high profile pre-season friendly against Spanish champions Barcelona at Saitama Stadium 2002 (Saitama) on Tuesday, July 23, after Tammy Abraham returned to training. Abraham resuming training is a welcome development as manager Frank Lampard is expected to assess the s...
'I Hope We Sign World Class Players' - Iwobi Denies Quit Reports
Published: July 21, 2019
Alex Iwobi has distanced himself from reports which suggested that he may leave Arsenal should they sign Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha this summer. The Hale End Academy product has denied that he is looking to quit the North London club and has urged them to sign marquee players that will help the team achieve its ...