Spanish Journalists Hail Ramon Azeez's Impact In Granada's Win Against Osasuna
Published: October 19, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Ramon Azeez helped in preserving Granada's lead over Osasuna Friday night in the first match of Match Day 9 in the Spanish La Liga which ended 1-0 in favour of his team. Azeez who was in action on Sunday when Nigeria held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their international friendly match in Singapore c...
Balogun Stars For Arsenal In Loss To Chelsea Premier League 2
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigerian striker Folarin Balogun was impressive for Arsenal U23s on Friday evening though he could not help his side avoid a 3-1 loss to Chelsea at the Electrical Services Stadium.Manager Steve Bould handed in-form striker, Balogun his eighth Premier League 2 appearance for the young Gunners, defender Tolaji Bola start...
AFCON Winning-Defender Tasks CHAN Eagles To Surmount Togo Hurdle
Published: October 18, 2019
Former Super Eagles defender Isaac Semitoje has expressed concerns over the unenviable task of the home based Super Eagles overturning the 4-1 first leg defeat against the Hawks of Togo in their Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2020 qualifiers.Imama Amapakabo's side held their last training session on Friday morning ...
Average Passes Per Game : Tomori Is Chelsea's Top Player & No. 2 In Premier League
Published: October 18, 2019
Fikayo Tomori's passing skills have been highlighted by football statisticians Whoscored.com. The Nigeria target has averaged more passes (75.6) than any other player in the Chelsea squad in the Premier League alone and only Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi (76) has a better average than the Canadian-born c...
Golden Eaglets Official Squad Numbers : Tijani 4, Olusegun 7, Agba 10, Amoo 13, Bichi 19
Published: October 18, 2019
The Golden Eaglets squad numbers for the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup have been revealed ahead of the tournament which begins in Brazil on October 26. If the jersey numbers are anything to go by, Football College Academy starlet Sunday Stephen is ahead of Joseph Oluwabusola and Daniel Jinadu in Manu Garba's pecking order o...
Confirmed Nigeria U17 World Cup Roster: West Ham's Jinadu, Bournemouth's Oluwabusola In, Arsenal's Ebiowei Out
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria have finalized their 21-man roster for the upcoming FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The squad contains three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders and five players classed as strikers. Of the 25 players named to the provisional roster, Ogaga Oduko, Shedrack Tanko, Mayow...
Chelsea v Newcastle: Top Six Nigerians To Have Played In This Fixture
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria-eligible defender Fikayo Tomori is set to earn his sixth Premier League appearance for Chelsea when they welcome Newcastle to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Below, we will briefly look at the most prominent Nigerians to have featured in this fixture, most of who went on to play for the Super Eagles.Victor Moses: M...
Watford's Success To Miss Historic Game Against Tottenham Hotspur
Published: October 18, 2019
Nigeria international Isaac Success will not be available for selection when Watford face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon, manager Quique Sánchez Flores has confirmed. There is a historical dimension to the game as this is the first time the Hornets will do battle with the North Londo...
Lille Transfer Guru Speaks On The Future Of Barcelona-Linked Striker Osimhen
Published: October 18, 2019
Lille Sporting Director Luis Campos has admitted that the Ligue 1 club face a tough task to keep hold of Victor Osimhen after a brilliant start to his career in France. The Nigeria international has been linked with a possible move to Barcelona, who are combing the market for a striker to replace the aging Luis Suá...
Official : Ashley Gets England Legend Cole As New Coach At Chelsea
Published: October 18, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Premier League club Chelsea have finally confirmed the appointment of England legend Ashley Cole as coach of the U15 team. The legendary left-back will be working closely with the next generation of Chelsea youngsters, including the highly-rated Polish-born Nigerian de...
Official : Nigerian Striker Inks New Contract With Norwich City
Published: October 18, 2019
Talented Nigerian teenage striker, Tyrese Omotoye has earned his first professional contract at Norwich City thanks to his impressive performances, the Premier League club has announced on its official website. The 17-year-old will continue his developments with the club's U-18s as he bids to continue his upward curve ...
Barcelona's Nigeria International Striker Oshoala Cannot Stop Scoring
Published: October 17, 2019
Nigeria international striker Asisat Oshoala netted for the third game in a row for Barcelona as they registered a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Belarusian opponents FC Minsk in the first leg of the last sixteen of the UEFA Women's Champions League on Thursday evening. Oshoala and Minsk striker Emueje Ogbiagbevha ...
Samson Unuanel : Nothing Concrete With Adamawa United Yet
Published: October 17, 2019
Coach Samson Unuanel says he is available for any coaching job in the country and has debunked speculations that he has taken up the Adamawa United coaching role.The gaffer though confirmed that he was approached by the club but no agreement has been reached.The tactician's representative Mr. Eddie Ogbemudia said "Yes,...
Victor Osimhen Beats Monaco's Slimani To Ligue 1 Player Of The Month Award
Published: October 17, 2019
Lille striker Victor Osimhen has been named as the French Ligue 1 Player of the Month for September 2019. The Nigeria international, who joined Lille this summer from Sporting Charleroi, won 45% of the vote to place first ahead of Monaco's Islam Slimani (37%) and Nantes' Nicolas Pallois (18%). Osimhen takes over ...
West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna Names Iwobi As One Of Everton's Danger Men
Published: October 17, 2019
West Ham defender Angelo Ogbonna has named Alex Iwobi as one of Everton's danger men ahead of the Hammers trip to Goodison Park on Saturday, October 19. The Nigeria international has caught the eye so far in the 2019-2020 season, contributing to three goals (2 goals, 1 assist) in eight appearances across all competi...