Creative Iwobi Gets Good Ratings Despite Arsenal Loss At Newcastle
Published: April 15, 2018
Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi had a promising performance in Arsenal's humiliating 2-1 defeat against Newcastle United at Saint James' Park on Sunday and got rave reviews from the British media. Football.London in its review  of the game wrote of Iwobi: "Clearly has seen his confidence increase in recent weeks. Alwa...
Iwobi Shines But Arsenal Fall To Disappointing Defeat To Newcastle
Published: April 15, 2018
Arsenal crumbled to a shocking 2-1 loss to Newcastle at St James Park in their Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon, with goals from Ayoze Perez and Matt Richie orchestrating a comeback for Rafa Benitez's side.Super Eagles winger Alex Iwobi earned his 21st league appearance for the Gunners in the game, starring fro...
Joel Obi On Barcelona's Coutinho : Everyone Said He Won't Make It When He Arrived Inter
Published: April 15, 2018
Nigeria international Joel Obi has revealed that ex-Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho was not tipped to make the grade when he arrived Inter Milan in July 2010 and the Brazil international has proved his doubters wrong after joining Barcelona in the January transfer window.In the three years Coutinho was on the books of...
Hungbo One Of The Key Players As Eagles Clinch League Title
Published: April 15, 2018
Crystal Palace have clinched the U18 Professional Development League South title following their 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.Tariq Ossai and Joseph Hungbo, who were both named in the starting line-up against Nottingham Forest, Josh Ajayi and Will Ozono were all credited with appearances for th...
Benin City Born Striker Promoted To The Premier League With Wolverhampton Wanderers
Published: April 14, 2018
Benin City born striker Bright Enobakhare is poised to make his debut in the English Premier League next season after Wolverhampton Wanderers secured promotion to the topflight.With Fulham failing to beat Brentford at Craven Cottage on Saturday evening, it means Wolves are guaranteed to finish at least second in the Ch...
Man Utd Legend Schmeichel : Second Position Is Good But Mourinho Doesn't Like It
Published: April 14, 2018
Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel is impressed by the work of  Jose Mourinho since he took over the managerial reins at the Red Devils but noted that the Portuguese would be disappointed if the club finish second in the Premier League this season.Mourinho has been criticized that his teams plays boring footbal...
EPL Wrap: Iheanacho Assists; Ndidi Banned; Ibe Starts; Moses, Billing, Abraham Subbed In; Okaka Bench
Published: April 14, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, April 14th.Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted.In the early kick off at the St Mary's stadium, Ch...
Woodwork Denies Man City's Nmecha As Man Utd Are Confirmed As U18 PL Northern Champions
Published: April 14, 2018
Manchester City's Nigerian teenagers Nathanael Ogbeta and Felix Nmecha were both named in the starting line-up in the derby against Manchester United in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon.The Red Devils have set up a meeting with defending champions Chelsea for the national title after beating City 2-1 at Lei...
Nigerian Midfielder Scores And Assists As Chelsea Are Crowned U18 PL South Champs
Published: April 14, 2018
Chelsea have been crowned U18 Premier League South champions for the fourth year running after thrashing West Ham 5-1 at Little Heath Sports Ground (Romford, Essex) on Saturday afternoon, with talented Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin scoring and providing an assist.Faustino Anjorin and Tariq Uwakwe started for the...
Youngest Nigerian In History To Play In Premier League Wanted By Newcastle, Arsenal
Published: April 14, 2018
Sunderland's Nigerian wonderkids Joel Asoro and Josh Maja may return to the English Premier League in the near future, according to reports.The Daily Mail has reported that Newcastle have sent scouts to check on Sunderland pair Joel Asoro and Josh Maja in recent matches amid uncertainty over their future at the...
CSKA Moscow Fans : It Is A Lie, We Did Not Racially Abuse Alex Iwobi
Published: April 14, 2018
CSKA Moscow fans have denied allegations that they made racist chants at Danny Welbeck and Alex Iwobi during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash against Arsenal on Thursday, April 12.Reuters had claimed citing one of their photographers that CSKA fans chanted insults of racist content against the black play...
Manchester United May Loan Out Kehinde As Midfielder Loses Starting Spot
Published: April 14, 2018
Manchester United's Nigerian-born midfielder Tosin Kehinde has been earmarked for a loan move to a club outside the Premier League to continue his development next season.Kehinde has lost his starting spot since after the international break but a Manchester United youth-team expert has informed this website th...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Nathan Tella At The Double For Southampton
Published: April 14, 2018
Ex-Arsenal youth-teamer Nathan Tella scored twice to inspire Southampton U23s to a 2-0 victory over Fulham U23s in a Premier League 2 clash at the Motspur Park on Friday evening. The 18-year old winger who started alongside compatriot, Michael Obafemi for the young Saints gave his side a first minute lead before seali...
Kehinde Makes Cameo Appearance For Manchester United In Derby Draw
Published: April 13, 2018
Manchester United U23s played out a pulsating 1-1 derby draw with Manchester City U23s on Friday evening, with talented Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde coming off the bench in the game.The youngster who had been on the verge of a first-team debut earlier in the season was afforded a six-minute run-out in the clash, c...
Tottenham Whizkid Eligible For Nigeria Scores Two Brilliant Free-Kicks Vs Chelsea PL2
Published: April 13, 2018
Chelsea U23s fell to a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham in their Premier League 2 clash at Stamford Bridge on Friday evening, with English-born attacker of Nigerian descent, Keanan Bennetts hitting two brilliant free-kicks for his side to complete the remarkable turnaround.Defender Timothy Eyoma started alongside Bennetts for S...