Versatile Arsenal Fullback Eligible For Nigeria Scores Three Minutes Into England U19 Debut
Published: November 14, 2018
Arsenal fullback Bukayo Saka scored three minutes into his debut for England U19s in a 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship qualifying match against Moldova staged at the Arslan Zeki Demirci Spor Kompleksi - Emir Hotels 2 - on Wednesday. The 2001-born player is eligible to represent England at U17 level but has ...
Precocious Nigerian Striker Goes Home With Match Ball After Netting Hat-Trick For Lincoln City
Published: November 14, 2018
Precocious Nigerian striker Jordan Adebayo-Smith netted a hat-trick as Lincoln City fended off South Shields 4-2 in a FA Youth Cup clash at Sincil Bank on Tuesday. The Imps U18 side have been rewarded with a trip to West Bromwich Albion in the next round of the prestigious competition. Lincoln City led 2-0 at the...
Accolades Continue To Pour In: Leicester Midfielder Ndidi Named In U21 TOTW Europe Top Five Leagues
Published: November 13, 2018
The accolades continue to pour in for Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi and the latest recognition is the midfielder named to the U21 Team of the Week from Europe's top five leagues that is the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1. Ndidi put on a brilliant display in Leicester City's goalle...
Leicester City's Ndidi Joins Chelsea Dazzler Hazard In Premier League Team Of The Week
Published: November 12, 2018
Wilfred Ndidi has made it into the Premier League Team of the Week after shining in Leicester City's goalless draw against Burnley at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, November 10. The Nigeria national-teamer was the only Foxes player selected in the top eleven outstanding players in each position by Whoscored. ...
'I Was Disappointed I Was Not Playing' - Arsenal Product Akpom Reacts After Maiden PAOK Goal
Published: November 12, 2018
Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom was over the moon after netting his first goal in PAOK colours as they claimed a 2-1 win over Panaitolikos on game week 10 in the Greek Super League on Sunday. The Nigeria Football Federation target admitted that he was worried over his lack of playing opportunities, having logged ...
'He Was Flicking The Ball Over People’s Heads' - Ex-Crystal Palace Star Reveals Victor Moses Stood Out
Published: November 11, 2018
Former Crystal Palace winger Kieron Cadogan has revealed that Victor Moses was destined for greatness as he showed signs that he was a precocious talent during his formative years with The Eagles. The former Nigeria international was only sixteen years when he made his first team debut for Crystal Palace in a 1-1 d...
English Press Labels Iwobi Hit And Miss, Strongest Member of Arsenal's Attack In Draw Against Wolves
Published: November 11, 2018
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi was substituted at half time in Arsenal's dour 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday evening and his performance prompted mixed reactions from the English media and some fans alike.The Mirror rated the Nigerian with a 7 out of 10."Iwobi 7 - Started well ...
Arsenal Coach Explains Why He Replaced Alex Iwobi At Half-Time
Published: November 11, 2018
Arsenal coach Unai Emery has explained that his decision to substitute Nigeria international Alex Iwobi at half-time in his side's 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers was a tactical one. The Hale End Academy product made way for Matteo Guendouzi who was brought in to shore up the midfield and stop Wolves from ...
Arsenal 1 Wolves 1 : Iwobi Struggles, Replaced At Half-Time
Published: November 11, 2018
A late rally from Arsenal helped them to a 1-1 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Alex Iwobi, one of the starters against Sporting in midweek, took over from Henrikh Mkhitaryan on the right of Arsenal's three-man attacking midfield. Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reta...
Chelsea 0 Everton 0 : Moses Left Out In The Cold Again; Lookman Lively Off The Bench
Published: November 11, 2018
Chelsea missed the chance to provisionally go on top of the English Premier League table as they played out a 0-0 draw with Everton on Sunday afternoon.Victor Moses who faces an uncertain future at Chelsea wasn't included in the match day squad of the Blues.He was expectedly made a spectator as speculation mounts on hi...
Crystal Palace, West Ham Join Race For Liverpool Wonderkid Dominic Solanke
Published: November 11, 2018
Crystal Palace have joined the race to sign English-born Nigerian striker Dominic Solanke, according to reports. The Sun says Liverpool are ready to let forgotten man Dominic Solanke go out on loan — and that has put Crystal Palace and West Ham on red alert. Solanke was once regarded as one of the hottest youn...
Nollywood Star Ikeduba Tips Mourinho's United To Win Manchester Derby
Published: November 11, 2018
Nollywood star Kelvin Ikeduba believes that Jose Mourinho will celebrate a victory at the expense of Pep Guardiola when both managers clash at the Etihad in the Super Sunday's big game.United have had a resurgence of some sorts and crossover actor, Ikeduba, considers United the team to claim all three points."I believe...
Top Interceptor, Most Shots, Most Aerial Duels Won : Leicester City's Ndidi Named MOTM
Published: November 10, 2018
Wilfred Ndidi was the player with the most impressive individual performance as Leicester City were held to a goalless draw by Burnley at King Power Stadium on Saturday evening. Today's game was the first time the Foxes failed to score in the Premier League this season. Making his 12th successive start in the Engli...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Impresses; Success & Billing Go 90; Iheanacho Subbed In; Balogun Bench; Ibe Struggles; Obafemi Cameo
Published: November 10, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, November 10. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff at the Cardi...
Man City Midfielder Eligible For Nigeria, Germany & England Nets Maiden Cup Goal For U18s Vs West Ham
Published: November 10, 2018
Manchester City midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru netted his maiden Cup goal for the U18s as they were beaten 3-2 by West Ham United in the U18 Premier League Cup on Saturday afternoon. After thrashing Leicester City 3-0 in their opening Group E fixture, the Citizens were unfortunate to lose by one goal at  Little Hea...