FAYC Final : Ugbo On Target, Uwakwe, Dele-Bashiru Feature As Chelsea Are Held By Man City
Published: April 18, 2017
Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by defending champions Chelsea in the first leg of the final of the FA Youth Cup on Tuesday night at the Academy Stadium in Manchester.England youth internationals of Nigerian descent Ike Ugbo and Tariq Uwakwe started for the Blues, while ex-England U16 international Tom Dele-Bas...
Ndidi Fails To Convert From Close Range As Leicester Champions League Adventure Is Over
Published: April 18, 2017
The only English Premier League team left in the UEFA Champions League Leicester City were knocked out of the competition on Tuesday night after losing 2-1 on aggregate to Atletico Madrid at Leicester City Stadium.The Foxes job to qualify for the semifinals got a whole lot tougher when they conceded in the 26th minute....
FAYC Final : Chelsea Poster Boy Ugbo, Two Nigerian Superkids In Line To Feature In Manchester
Published: April 18, 2017
At least three players of Nigerian descent are in line to be on parade at City’s Academy Stadium when Manchester City face off with Chelsea in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final on Tuesday night.Tom Dele-Bashiru has impressed for City in the competition this season, scoring one goal, teammates Nathaniel Ogbeta, ...
Ex-Chelsea Striker Of Nigerian Descent Threatened With Deportation From Indonesia
Published: April 18, 2017
Ex-Chelsea striker of Nigerian descent Carlton Cole has been threatened with deportation from Indonesia for violating immigration rules.Cole and Michael Essien featured in Persib's goalless draw with Arema on the opening day of the season without a valid work permit in the country. Persib have argued that they didn't h...
Leicester City's Ndidi To Miss Champions League Semifinal If.....
Published: April 18, 2017
Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi is doubtful to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal, second leg on Tuesday night, according to the official website of UEFA.The central midfielder will need to undergo a late fitness test before stepping out onto the King Power Stadium turf.With defenders Robert ...
Chelsea, Arsenal Loanees Tomori, Akpom Promoted To The Premier League
Published: April 18, 2017
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori and Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom could be playing in the English Premier League next season if Brighton & Hove Albion retain their services. Only yesterday, The Seagulls sealed promotion to the Premier League from the Championship for the first time in their history following their 2-1 win...
Moses Struggles As Chelsea Lose Outside London For The First Time This Season
Published: April 16, 2017
Chelsea lost outside of London for the first time in the English Premier League this season after a dominant Manchester United side beat them 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday evening.The Red Devils took the lead in the seventh minute when Three Lions starlet Marcus Rashford got in behind the Chelsea defense and beat Begov...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi, Alli Shine; Lookman Makes Cameo; Anichebe Goes 90; Ibe Snubbed; Success Benched
Published: April 15, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 15.We start off at White Hart Lane, venue of the early kickoff between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth. Spurs kept the pressure on leaders Chelsea with an impressive 4-0 win.Despite not getting on the scoreshe...
Tottenham Hotspur English-Born Nigerian Midfielder Nominated For PFA YPOTY
Published: April 13, 2017
English-born Nigerian midfielder Dele Alli has been nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year for the second year in a row. According to the official website of the PFA, the Tottenham Hotspur wonderkid will battle Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur), Michael Keane (Burnley), Romelu Lukaku (Everton), Jordan Pickford (Su...
Wilfred Ndidi Coy On Leicester City Chances Of Beating Atletico In Madrid
Published: April 12, 2017
Wilfred Ndidi was diplomatic when asked about the chances of Premier League champions Leicester City beating Atletico Madrid in the Champions League Quarter-final, Game 1 on Wednesday night.The Foxes strengthened their midfield after splashing the cash to sign the Nigeria international from Racing Genk in the January ...
Chelsea Whizkid Abraham Professes His Love For Arsenal, Thierry Henry
Published: April 11, 2017
Chelsea wonderkid Tammy Abraham has professed his love for Arsenal, and has stated that he admired Thierry HenryThe England U21 international of Nigerian descent has caught the eye with his impressive performances for Bristol City in the Championship, but he is expected to return to Stamford Bridge at the end of this s...
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur Trainee Musa Yahaya Sent Off Again In Portugal
Published: April 10, 2017
Former Tottenham Hotspur trainee Musa Yahaya took the walk of shame in Porto II\'s 4-0 hammering of Cova Piedade in the Portuguese Segunda Liga on Sunday.Yahaya\'s dismissal in the 72nd minute at Estadio Dr. Jorge Sampaio was the second time in his professional career that he has been shown a red card by a match offici...
Leicester Coach Explains Why Ndidi Did Not Feature Against Everton
Published: April 10, 2017
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has explained that he had to make five changes to the team that lost 4-2 to Everton on Sunday because of the busy fixture schedule.In preparation for two of the biggest games in the club history, the Champions League quarterfinals versus Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, Wil...
English-Born Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent Might Depart Everton After 12 Years If.....
Published: April 10, 2017
Everton coach Ronald Koeman has said that the club will have no choice than to sell England midfielder of Nigerian descent Ross Barkley if he doesn't sign a new deal in the near future. Barkley will enter the final twelve months of his contract in July, and the Toffees are prepared to cash in rather than see him leave ...
Ndidi Given The Day Off, Musa Features, Ross Notches Assist As Everton Beat Leicester In Thriller
Published: April 09, 2017
Everton maintained their push for a Europa League spot after snatching a 4-2 win over Premier League champs Leicester City at Goodison Park on Sunday evening.Toffees rising star Tom Davies equaled the fastest goal scored in the Premier League this season when he opened the scoring after 30 seconds following a brilliant...