'Hudson-Odoi Playing As Victor Moses' - Chelsea Fans React To Tuchel's Decision Vs Burnley
Published: January 31, 2021
German football tactician Thomas Tuchel has decided to stick to his decision to deploy Callum Hudson-Odoi in an unfamiliar position of right wing-back in his second game as coach, against Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. The former Borussia Dortmund and PSG manager is borrowing a page from Antonio Co...
'Real Talent' - Ex-Bournemouth Coach Howe Reveals What Impressed Him About Eze's Goal Vs Wolves
Published: January 31, 2021
Wolverhampton Wanderers' woes have been compounded after losing 1-0 to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo's side without a win in eight Premier League matches. The Eagles returned to winning ways thanks to Eberechi Eze's thumping finish in the second half.   The England U21 i...
Crystal Palace's Nigerian Striker, Who Was Involved In 64 Goals 2018-2019, Nets Winner Vs Arsenal U18
Published: January 31, 2021
Crystal Palace regained top spot in the U18 Premier League table southern section after edging Arsenal in a five-goal thriller on Saturday, January 30. Nigerian striker David Omilabu enhanced his growing reputation with another match-winning display for the young Eagles, scoring twice in a 3-2 win to take his tally ...
Arsenal Invincible Kanu Reveals His Standout Moment From Gunners' Draw Vs Manchester United
Published: January 31, 2021
English Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester United played out an entertaining goalless draw on Saturday evening. No player of Nigerian descent - cap-tied or not - was on parade at the Emirates Stadium in London though young goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo was named in the Gunners provisional squad list having tr...
Former Queens Park Rangers Dazzler Osayi-Samuel Makes Winning Debut For Fenerbahce
Published: January 30, 2021
Former Queens Park Rangers star Bright Osayi-Samuel made his official debut for Fenerbahce as they recorded a 1-0 win over Rizespor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, January 30. The Nigerian-born winger was named in the matchday squad and was introduced off the bench in the 61st minute, replacing Mame Thiam. ...
Tottenham Hotspur-Owned Center Back Jubril Okedina Makes His Professional Debut
Published: January 30, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur-owned central defender Jubril Okedina has made his professional debut aged 20 years and 96 days. Okedina has been loaned out to high-flying EFL League Two club Cambridge United for the remainder of the season as Tottenham Hotspur want him to get a glimpse of first-team football. He was a non-p...
Confirmed : Fulham Loan Out Chelsea Striker's Brother, Timmy Abraham To Raith Rovers
Published: January 30, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Premier League club Fulham have confirmed that London-born striker of Nigerian descent Timmy Abraham has joined Scottish Championship side Raith Rovers on a temporary basis. The 20-year-old will be spending the remainder of the 2020-2021 season on loan at the Rovers. ...
'Saw The Ball Roll Across The Box' - Crystal Palace's Eze On His Moment Of Magic Vs Wolves
Published: January 30, 2021
Crystal Palace have come up with a win after three defeats in their last four games in all competitions, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 at Selhurst Park (London) on Saturday evening. Making his 14th Premier League start of 2020-2021, Eberechi Eze produced a moment of magic in the second half to hand the Eagles ...
Midtjylland Loanee Babajide Scores And Assists In Hatayspor's 5-1 Rout Of Istanbul Basaksehir
Published: January 30, 2021
Babajide David continued the impressive start to his career in the Turkish Super Lig by scoring and providing an assist as Hatayspor thrashed Istanbul Basaksehir 5-1 at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu in Istanbul on Saturday afternoon. Since his loan move from Danish champions FC Midtjylland to Hatayspor last summe...
'Very Good' - Arsenal First Choice GK Leno Gives His Assessment Of Nigerian Youngster Okonkwo
Published: January 30, 2021
Arsenal first-choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno has admitted that he has been left impressed by what he has seen from young Nigeria-eligible goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo. An England youth international who has played non-binding games for the Young Lions, Okonkwo has been rubbing shoulders with the Gunners experienced goalk...
AD Alcorcon Join Race For Ex-Arsenal Midfielder Kelechi Nwakali
Published: January 30, 2021
Spanish Segunda Division side AD Alcorcón are the latest club linked with a move for Nigeria U23 international Kelechi Nwakali in the January transfer window. According to Spanish sports daily Marca, Alcorcón are in the market for a box-to-box midfielder two days before the close of the transfer window and the co...
'I'm Not 100% Physically Ready' - Two-Goal Hero Onyekuru Gives Honest Assessment On Fitness
Published: January 30, 2021
Galatasaray's two-goal hero against Gaziantep FK, Henry Onyekuru has confessed that he was not in tip-top condition when he made his third debut for the Lions on Friday evening. Prior to yesterday's fixture at the Kalyon Stadium, the Nigeria international had not kicked a ball in an official game since September 19,...
Man Utd Product Odubeko Sends Moyes Reminder Of His Qualities With Brace For West Ham U23
Published: January 30, 2021
Manchester United academy product Mipo Odubeko sent West Ham's first-team manager David Moyes a reminder of his qualities by being involved in all the three goals as the Hammers beat Southampton B 3-1 in the Premier League 2 on Friday night. Odubeko is the third different player with a Nigerian background that Moye...
Pictured : Chelsea's New Manager Tuchel Runs The Rule Over Anjorin Ahead Of Burnley Clash
Published: January 29, 2021
Chelsea continued their preparations for the Premier League match against Burnley with another training session at Cobham on Friday. Chelsea's new manager Thomas Tuchel put the first team players through their paces with Anglo-Nigerian midfielder Faustino Anjorin in attendance. The German football tactician als...
Super Eagles Star Onyekuru Nets Brace On His Third Debut For Galatasaray
Published: January 29, 2021
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru was the star of the show as Galatasaray recorded a 2-1 road win over Gaziantep FK in a Turkish Super Lig clash at the Kalyon Stadium on Friday evening. The Monaco loanee came on at half-time for his third debut for the Lions, four days after completing his move from the Principa...