Chelsea Star Beats English-Born Nigerian Midfielder To Premier League Goal Of The Month
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea star Pedro has beaten English-born Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli to the Premier League Goal of the Month for April.The Tottenham wonderkid's goal against Watford on April 8 had been nominated for the accolade along with strikes from Pedro, Diego Costa, Roberto Firmino, Xherdan Shaqiri, Leroy Sane, Sam Clucas an...
Nigerian Winger To Face Fitness Test Ahead Of Chelsea Vs West Brom Clash
Published: May 11, 2017
English-born winger of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu will undergo a fitness test ahead of West Brom's clash with champions-in-waiting Chelsea on Friday night.The Wales international has not been involved in the Baggies last two games in the Premier League due to a hamstring problem, and manager Pulis revealed at tod...
Five Nigerian Stars Set To Miss Out On Premier League Winners Medal For Chelsea
Published: May 11, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina risks missing out on a Premier League winners medal if he is snubbed by manager Antonio Conte for Friday's crucial meeting against West Brom at The Hawthorns.To receive a winners medal, a player needs to appear in 5 matches in a title-winning season, including substitute appearances.Aina h...
Iwobi Benched As Sanchez & Giroud Score For Arsenal To Keep Top Four Hopes Alive
Published: May 10, 2017
There is still life for Arsenal in their race for the top four and a 21st consecutive Champions League appearance following their hard-fought 2-0 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on Wednesday night.Super Eagles attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi remains out of favour, as he was a non-playing substitute for the fi...
Most Goals Top 20 Footballers U21 : Iheanacho Ranks Higher Than Mbappe, Sane, Rashford
Published: May 10, 2017
Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has announced the list of top 20 footballers under the age of 21 with the most goals in their professional careers. Two players of Nigerian heritage, Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli, made the shortlist.The Nigeria national-teame...
Promising Nigerian Defender On Target For Manchester City In 7-1 Win
Published: May 10, 2017
Promising Nigerian defender Ashinme Kigbu scored a rare goal for Manchester City in their 7-1 hammering of Nike Academy in a scrimmage held at the Academy Stadium on Tuesday, May 9.City led 4-0 at the break courtesy of goals from Will Patching (2), Ashinme Kigbu and Lukas Nmecha.Kigbu gave the Citizens a two-goal advan...
Moses Comes Close To Scoring Twice As Chelsea Thrash Middlesbrough
Published: May 09, 2017
Chelsea are a win away from being crowned champions of the English Premier League for the fifth time after thrashing Middlesbrough 3-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.Victor Moses worked an industrious 90 minutes in the win by the Blues, which puts them seven points ahead of nearest challengers for the title Tottenh...
Chelsea's Nigerian Wonderkid Enters Bristol City History Books, Wins Three Awards
Published: May 08, 2017
English-born Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham scooped three awards at Bristol City's End of Season awards on Sunday, May 7.The England U21 international enjoyed a fine season at the Robins and picked up the  Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Top Goalscorer awards.In doing so, Abraham became the first play...
Iwobi Benched As Arsenal End Manchester United 25-Game Unbeaten Run
Published: May 07, 2017
Manchester United lost a league game for the first time in six and a half months when Arsenal beat Jose Mourinho's team 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.Because of some excellent goalkeeping, especially from David de Gea, the first half ended goalless, but Arsenal looked the better team and looked the most likely ...
Nigerian Wonderkid Will Not Make Manchester United Debut Against Arsenal
Published: May 07, 2017
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has announced his starting line-up for the Premier League clash between his team and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The big news for expectant Nigerian fans is that Matthew Olosunde will not debut for the Red Devils, having failed to make their 18-man squad.T...
Leicester City New Star Ndidi Sets His Target For Remainder Of The Season
Published: May 07, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi is hoping Leicester City finish in the top half of the Premier League when the season ends in the next two weeks.The Nigeria international registered his name on the scoresheet as the defending champions thrashed Watford 3-0 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, and that win guaranteed their Premier Leag...
Arsenal Starlet Alex Iwobi Pleads : I Want To Play Against Man Utd
Published: May 07, 2017
Alex Iwobi has admitted that he is unhappy over his lack of first team opportunities at Arsenal, and hopes to get some game time against Manchester United on Sunday.With the summer transfer window set to open for business in the coming weeks, the Nigeria international has ruled out a move away from the Emirates, saying...
Nigerian Whizkid, Dubbed The New Dani Alves, Named In Man Utd Squad To Face Arsenal
Published: May 06, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Matthew Olosunde is in line to make his professional debut for Manchester United when they square off against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday, May 7.Manager Jose Mourinho has included the defender in a 22-man squad for the visit to the Emirates Stadium in London.The Portuguese tactician is ex...
Nigerian Wonderkid Comes Off Bench To Score Crucial Goal For Manchester City
Published: May 06, 2017
Tom Dele-Bashiru was among the scorers in Manchester City's 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Trailing by a goal, manager Lee Carsley introduced the attacking midfielder in the 79th minute and the change ultimately paid dividends, with the Nigerian leveling the tie six minute...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Scores Brilliant Solo Goal After Running From Inside His Own Half
Published: May 06, 2017
Former Arsenal youth-teamer Nathan Tella scored one of the best goals of his career but turned from hero to villain as Southampton lost 4-2 to Manchester City in Premier League 2 on Friday.The exciting winger opened the scoring at the Academy Stadium when he ran from inside his own half, skipping past some City defende...