Ex-Chelsea Assistant Coach Of Nigerian Descent, Newton Lobbies Trabzonspor To Sign Gallagher
Published: April 15, 2020
Former Chelsea assistant coach of Nigerian descent, Eddie Newton has recommended the signing of Conor Gallagher to Trabzonspor. According to several press reports in Turkey including Fotomac, the Anglo-Nigerian coach has convinced Trabzonspor chiefs to make a move for Chelsea-owned youngster Gallagher after sending...
Arsenal's Nigerian-Born Defender Names Koscielny, Mertesacker, Sergio Ramos As Players He Looked Up To
Published: April 15, 2020
Ibadan-born defender Joseph Olowu has named two former Arsenal captains in the shape of Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker, as well as Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos as the players he looked up to while growing up. The Hale End Academy product, who has been at Arsenal since he was 13, joined League of Ireland P...
'That Role Suits Him Really Well' - Arsenal Legend Backs Saka For Permanent Left-back Role
Published: April 14, 2020
Legendary Arsenal fullback Nigel Winterburn is backing Nigeria-eligible winger Bukayo Saka to be permanently converted to a left-back. Injuries to experienced left-backs Kieran Tierney and Sead Kolašinac led the Arsenal coaches Freddie Ljungberg and Mikel Arteta to introduce the Hale End Academy product to an unna...
Iwobi Defends Ozil's Work Rate; Wants Nigeria Call-up For Akpom; Names Spurs Star As Toughest Opponent
Published: April 14, 2020
Alex Iwobi considers former Tottenham Hotspur right-back, Serge Aurier as the toughest opponent he has faced in his career.   The Nigeria international recollected that it was difficult facing the Ivorian because of his offensive attributes when Arsenal tackled Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League in Sep...
'I Couldn't Tackle Him In Training'- Leicester's Ndidi Starstruck Meeting His Idol Mikel For The First Time
Published: April 14, 2020
Ex-Racing Genk star Wilfred Ndidi has admitted that he was pretty nervous when he met Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel for the first time at a national team get-together in Belgium in October 2015. The Nath Boys product was among three foreign-based professionals handed late call-ups for the international friendlies ag...
Ndidi Stirring Leicester City To Champions League Qualification With Impressive Displays
Published: April 14, 2020
It's been an eventful football season for Nigerians plying their trade in the different European football leagues, and most of the very impressive ones can sit back during this enforced break and reminisce on a job well done so far for their various clubs. Prominent amongst them is Wilfred Ndidi who has proved influ...
Super Eagle Ogu Reveals That He'll Give Up His Salary To Play In Midfield With Ndidi
Published: April 13, 2020
Super Eagles midfielder John Ogu on Monday evening revealed that he will give up his salary to play in midfield with fellow Nigerian international Wilfred Ndidi.The Al-Adalah of Saudi Arabia player who joined the club on a free transfer in January this year let his feelings known in a tweet he put out. "If am asked to...
Man Utd, Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle Among 14 Clubs Linked With Super Eagles Star
Published: April 13, 2020
Several Premier League, German, Italian, Spanish and French Ligue 1 clubs are keeping tabs on Nigeria international Emmanuel Dennis ahead of the opening of the transfer window. Walfoot.be claims Manchester United, Arsenal, Everton, Leicester City, Newcastle, Brighton, Sheffield United, Watford and Crystal Palace ar...
Former Everton Defender Yobo Names Messi, Drogba As Toughest Strikers He Played Against
Published: April 13, 2020
Former Everton defender Joseph Yobo considers Lionel Messi and Didier Drogba as the toughest strikers he came up against during his playing career. On the international scene, the ex-Nigeria captain faced an Argentina side containing Messi three times and the South Americans were victorious on each occasion with th...
Lampard Namechecks Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder For Chelsea First Team Role
Published: April 13, 2020
Manager Frank Lampard reckons Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin and Ian Maatsen could follow in the footsteps of Billy Gilmour and earn promotion to Chelsea first team. The England U19 international is knocking on the door of the Chelsea first team, with Lampard giving him minutes in the League Cup win a...
'Kanu Wore 25 At Arsenal' - Ighalo Explains Logic Behind Choosing Man Utd Jersey Number
Published: April 13, 2020
Odion Ighalo has finally admitted that the fact that Super Eagles legend Nwankwo Kanu wore the number 25 jersey during his time at Arsenal played a part in his decision to wear the same shirt number at Manchester United. Shortly after his unveiling by the Old Trafford outfit, Ighalo made a public relations statemen...
'Some People Want Me To Play No. 10' - Leicester's Iheanacho Settles Debate On Best Position
Published: April 13, 2020
Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho has insisted that he is better off playing as a center forward amid calls by some Nigerian fans that he should be deployed as a playmaker. The Taye Academy product was utilised as an advanced playmaker operating on the wings during the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup and showed off his...
Torino Want The Same Fee They Paid Chelsea For West Ham, Everton-Linked Defender Aina
Published: April 12, 2020
Ola Aina is being linked with a return to the Premier League less than ten months after joining Torino on a permanent deal. West Ham and Everton have both been alerted to the availability of the versatile right-back who wants to return to his country of birth because he is homesick. According to Calciomercato, To...
'His Waist Is Like Rubber' - Ighalo Backs DR Congo-Eligible Wan-Bissaka To Play For England
Published: April 12, 2020
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo is tipping Democratic Republic of Congo-eligible right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka to become a full England international in the near future. Signed from Crystal Palace last summer, the London-born defender played a non-binding game for DR Congo before he became provisionally cap-tie...
Yobo Reveals The True Story Behind Extending Everton Contract Despite Man Utd, Arsenal Interest
Published: April 12, 2020
Joseph Yobo has finally revealed the true story behind signing a new five-year deal with Everton despite attracting concrete interest from Premier League giants Manchester United and Arsenal. The former Super Eagles captain admitted that he was unsettled after the Toffees sold their most promising player Wayne Roon...