Iwobi Watches From The Bench As Arsenal Win At Stoke City After Seven Years
Published: May 13, 2017
Arsenal are still within a fighting chance of qualifying for their 21st consecutive Champions League after thrashing Stoke City 4-1 at the Bet365 Stadium on Saturday evening.With Nigeria international Alex Iwobi watching proceedings from the bench, Arsene Wenger's side recorded their first win against the Potters on th...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Shines; Young Stars Iheanacho,Tosin, Asoro, Maja Omitted; Anichebe Injured; Ibe Subbed In
Published: May 13, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, May 13.Kelechi Iheanacho and Tosin Adarabioyo were omitted from Manchester City 18-man squad in their controversial 2-1 win over deposed champions Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred N...
Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Bags Assist As MVV Thrash Eindhoven
Published: May 13, 2017
In preparation for the playoff semifinal against SC Cambuur, MVV Maastricht thrashed FC Eindhoven 4-0 in a friendly game staged at Stadion de Geusselt on Friday.Kelechi Nwakali, who has been struggling with a groin complaint in recent weeks, came off the bench for MVV at the start of the second half.Dyon Gijzen made it...
New Mikel Explains Why He Did Not Play For Chelsea On Friday Night
Published: May 13, 2017
Young Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe was a surprise exclusion in Chelsea U18 squad that thrashed Reading 3-0 at Cobham to secure the U18 Premier League national title on Friday night.The 17-year-old has explained that he was not available for selection against The Royals due to illness.''Gutted to not be involved tod...
Victor Moses, Omeruo, Tomori React To Chelsea Winning The Premier League Title
Published: May 13, 2017
Chelsea's Nigerian trio Victor Moses, Kenneth Omeruo and Fikayo Tomori have reacted to the London club winning their fifth Premier League title on Friday night.The Super Eagle played a key role this season for the Blues, with the game against the Baggies his 33rd appearance of the season, while Tomori wasn't involved a...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Striker Helps Chelsea Win Domestic Treble
Published: May 12, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Ike Ugbo featured for Chelsea as they secured the the Under-18 Premier League title after a 3-0 rout of Akin Odimayo's Reading in the elite round on Friday night at Cobham.Before Ugbo was replaced at the start of the second half, the striker made a bid to open the scoring, but his strike was off targ...
Moses Sparkles As Chelsea Are Crowned Champions Of England
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea have been crowned champions for the fifth time in the Premier League era following a hard-fought 1-0 road win over West Brom on Friday night.Nigeria international Victor Moses sparkled once again for the Blues before he was replaced in the 86th minute, while Wales star Hal Robson-Kanu watched proceedings from t...
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...