Iwobi Hails Lacazette's Goal, Explains Technique In Fourth Goal of The Season
Published: February 10, 2019
Alex Iwobi has expressed his pleasure at the goal scored by teammate Alexandre Lacazette in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday.Iwobi scored the Gunners' first goal of the game with a deflected strike, his fourth of the season in all tournaments, before Lacazette made victor...
'Star Man', 'Most Outstanding Player' : Iwobi Gets Rave Reviews, Ratings In Arsenal's Win Over Huddersfield
Published: February 09, 2019
Super Eagles forward Alex Iwobi had one of his best games for Arsenal as Unai Emery's side kept their hopes of a Champions League qualification alive with a nervy 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium.Iwobi grabbed his third league goal of the season scoring in the 14th minute which ended a s...
Iwobi Scores, Billing Benched As Arsenal Beat Huddersfield Town
Published: February 09, 2019
Alex Iwobi was on target for Arsenal as they brushed aside Huddersfield 2-1 in a Premier League game at the John Smith's stadium on Saturday evening. While Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi started on the left side of the visitors attack, Danish-born Nigerian midfielder Phillip Billing started on the bench for the first ti...
Saka On Target, Six Nigeria-Eligible Players Start As Arsenal Crash Out Of FA Youth Cup
Published: February 09, 2019
Arsenal U18s fell to a shock 2-1 loss to West Brom U18s in the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup on Saturday afternoon.As many as six players of Nigerian descent started for Arsenal in the encounter at Meadow Park; while Arthur Okonkwo started between the sticks, Mazeed Ogungbo, Folarin Balogun, Xavier Amaechi, James Ola...
Obi Mikel Explains Exactly Why He Left Tianjin Teda, Vows To Encourage Boro Youngsters
Published: February 09, 2019
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel has confirmed that he had to end his association with Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda a month ago because he missed his family back in England. The Chelsea legend had one-year to run on his contract with Tianjin Teda before he quit the club. ''I look at my time in China as an...
Championship Top Scorer Race Hots Up As Abraham Nets 20th Goal Vs Sheffield United
Published: February 09, 2019
Tammy Abraham is involved in the race for the EFL Championship top scorer award after scoring his 20th goal of the season as Aston Villa recovered from three goals down to draw with Sheffield United on Friday. Heading into the fixture at Villa Park, the England U21 star of Nigerian descent was level on 19 goals with...
Victor Moses Suffers First Defeat With Fenerbahce In Feisty Clash Vs Kayserispor
Published: February 08, 2019
Chelsea loanee, Victor Moses made a cameo appearance for Fenerbahce n a bad-tempered 1-0 loss to Kayserispor in the Turkish Super League on Friday evening.Manager Ersun Yanal decided to summon the former Super Eagles winger from the bench in place of Mehmet Ekici just after the break for his third league appearance sin...
Official: England International Defender Inks New Manchester United Deal
Published: February 08, 2019
 Through a publication on their official website, Manchester United have confirmed that central defender Phil Jones has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with the club, signing on until at least June 2023.Jones, 26, would have become a free agent this summer but has taken the option to sign a prolonged contract...
Iwobi Assesses His Performances For Arsenal In 2018-2019 Season
Published: February 07, 2019
Arsenal winger, Alex Iwobi believes the criticisms he has received this season will only spur him on to become a better player. The Nigeria international has come under fire occasionally this campaign for perceived under-performance, a clear example been after the 3-1 loss at Manchester City in the Premier League la...
Top 10 Young Player Of The Year Premier League: Ndidi Rated Higher Than Rashford, Bernardo Silva
Published: February 07, 2019
Two Nigerian central midfielders have been backed to be nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year on the back of their impressive performances for their Premier League teams. Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi and Huddersfield Town's Philip Billing have both been picked in Whoscored.com's Top Rated Young Player o...
PSV Midfielder Making Waves In Netherlands, Madueke Called Up For England U17 Duty But Suffers Injury
Published: February 07, 2019
Former Tottenham Hotspur U16 captain of Nigerian descent, Noni Madueke is unlikely to add to his international caps at youth level for England this month, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The PSV Eindhoven U19 attacking midfielder was earlier named in the England U17 squad for the international friendlies with Fran...
Revealed : Why Faustino Anjorin Was Omitted From Chelsea U23 Squad Vs Derby
Published: February 06, 2019
Poole-born Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin was omitted from the Chelsea U23 squad in their hard fought 1-0 win against Derby County in a Premier League 2 fixture on Monday evening. Explaining why the England U18 star was not in the team that faced The Rams, Chelsea informed via their official website that he wa...
Two Nigeria-Eligible Youngsters Named In Tottenham's Champions League Roster
Published: February 06, 2019
Two players eligible to represent the Nigeria National Teams have been included in Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League roster for the knockout rounds of the competition. Defender Timothy Eyoma and midfielder Luke Amos have been registered by the London club on their List B. Amos is unlikely to feature for Spurs ...
Ex-Miss India Gupta Pens Apology Letter To Iwobi, Arsenal Over Racist Remark
Published: February 06, 2019
Ex-Miss India and Bollywood actress, Esha Gupta has penned an apology letter to Alex Iwobi and Arsenal for sharing a racist remark directed at  the Nigeria international after the Gunners were beaten by Manchester United in the FA Cup. Gupta came under fire for posting on Instagram a WhatsApp conversation with a fr...
Six U21 Players Of Nigerian Descent Named In Arsenal's Europa League Squad
Published: February 05, 2019
Six U21 players of Nigerian descent have been included in Arsenal's Europa League squad for the knockout stages of the competition. Nigeria international Alex Iwobi also made the cut, as you would expect, as one of the club trained players on the List A. UEFA defines a club trained player as a player who was on a...