'You're Right, John' - Falcao Backs Former Chelsea Teammate Mikel, Calls For League To Be Postponed
Published: March 15, 2020
Trabzonspor midfielder John Obi Mikel has called for the Turkish Super Lig to be postponed due to the threat of the coronavirus and he has been backed by Galatasaray striker Radamel Falcao. Unlike most European Leagues including the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Eredivisie, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, all matches in...
'Ighalo Has Shown His Quality' - Shaka Hislop Urges Man Utd To Give Striker Permanent Deal
Published: March 14, 2020
Former West Ham goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has urged Manchester United to sign Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal. The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations top scorer joined the Red Devils on loan for the remainder of the 2019-2020 season in the winter transfer market and has been in good form, with four goals in his first ...
Most Chances Created Through Balls In EPL : Only Five Players Ahead Of Everton Star Iwobi
Published: March 14, 2020
According to the statisticians at Squawka Football, only five players have created more chances via through balls than Alex Iwobi in the English Premier League so far this season. Emiliano Buendía (Norwich City), Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Riyad Mahrez (Man City), James Maddison (Leicester City) and Jorgin...
Inter Milan Make Transfer Decision On Chelsea-Owned Wing-back Victor Moses
Published: March 14, 2020
Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan have made a transfer decision on Chelsea-owned wing-back Victor Moses ahead of the 2020-2021 campaign, according to reports. Sempreinter.com citing Turin based sports daily Tuttosport says Inter Milan are highly unlikely to activate their option to buy Victor Moses on a permanent ...
Crystal Palace Ahead Of Manchester City, Watford, Leeds United In Race For 'Next Benjamin Mendy'
Published: March 14, 2020
Crystal Palace have emerged as the frontrunners to sign promising Nigerian winger Samuel Oguntayo. According to the Sun UK, the Eagles are leading reigning Premier League champions Manchester City in the race to sign the Kingstonian starlet. Watford and Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds United are also intere...
Exciting Midfielder Anjorin Turned Down Bournemouth, Southampton Before Move To Chelsea
Published: March 14, 2020
It has come to light that Anglo-Nigerian wonderkid Faustino Anjorin turned down possible moves to Bournemouth and Southampton before switching to Chelsea twelve years ago. The Independent has reported that the Poole born youngster was scouted by the Cherries and Saints during his preschool years and rotated his tim...
Owen Hargreaves Urges Manchester United To Sign Former Transfer Target Ndidi
Published: March 14, 2020
Manchester United legend Owen Hargreaves believes the Reds have to make three signings in the summer to compete with Liverpool in the Premier League and has recommended that Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi should be one of the new arrivals. The Nigeria international was heavily courted by Manchester United ...
Chelsea Preparing Offer For N41 Billion-Rated Nigeria International
Published: March 13, 2020
English Premier League club Chelsea are ready to firm up their interest in Samuel Chukwueze by making a bid for the Nigeria international, according to reports. Berlin based media company Onefootball claims The Blues are planning to make an offer for the Villarreal winger and manager Frank Lampard wants him in his ...
Manchester United's Ighalo Gets Recognition From UEFA After Stunning Goal Vs LASK
Published: March 13, 2020
Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo was named in the UEFA Europa League Team of the Week on Friday, March 13, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Nigeria international was recognized for his performance against LASK in the Europa League round of 16, first leg tie at the Linzer Stadion (Linz), a game in whic...
Super Eagles Playmaker In Self-isolation As Everton First Team Player Reports Coronavirus Symptoms
Published: March 13, 2020
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi is among the Everton players in self-isolation as a precaution following a possible coronavirus case involving an unnamed first-team player.   It is all but confirmed that Monday's Merseyside derby between the Toffees and Liverpool will not go ahead as planned. The unidentified Ev...
Anjorin Name-checks Two Players That Look After Him At Chelsea Including Former NFF Target
Published: March 13, 2020
Nigeria-eligible midfielder Faustino Anjorin was handed his English Premier League debut by manager Frank Lampard as Chelsea thrashed Everton 4-0 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, March 8. The England U19 international made his first appearance in the Premier League twelve years after he first trained with Blues. ...
Two Anglo-Nigerian Players Will Not Train With Arsenal For 14 Days As Arteta Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Published: March 13, 2020
Professional footballers are no exception to the Covid-19 epidemic, with at least two players of Nigerian descent to be quarantined for fourteen days after Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Bukayo Saka trained with the first team t...
'Forget Messi or Ronaldo, Ighalo Is The Real Deal' - Ighalo Receives Highest Possible Praise From Fans After Wonder Goal
Published: March 12, 2020
Manchester United secured a 5-0 win over LASK Linz in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round of 16 game on Thursday evening, with former Nigeria international Odion Ighalo among the goals. Ighalo, on his third start since joining the Red Devils produced a sensational drive into the top corner of the oppositio...
'Thing Of Beauty' - Manchester United, Barcelona Legends Hail Ighalo After Brilliant Goal
Published: March 12, 2020
Manchester United are well placed to qualify for the last eight of the UEFA Europa League following their 5-0 rout of Austrian side LASK at the Linzer Stadion (Linz) on Thursday evening. Making his third start for the Red Devils since his transfer in January, Odion Ighalo got them on their way with a brilliant goal i...
'He Has Been A Really Good Signing' - Ex-Palace Star Sings Praises Of Solskjaer For Ighalo Capture
Published: March 12, 2020
Former Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison had nothing but praise for Norwegian football tactician Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following Manchester United's signing of Odion Ighalo in the January transfer window. Since the former Nigeria international has been at the Red Devils, he has been influential despite his lim...