Nigerian Yaya Toure Refuses To Be Loaned Out By Malmo
Published: February 07, 2018
Innocent Bonke has reacted to speculation linking him with a temporary exit from Swedish Allsvenskan side Malmo before the start of the season.Signed from Lillestrom in Norway in August 2017, the central midfielder, who has been likened to Manchester City's Yaya Toure, has struggled to break into Malmo's first team, ma...
The Budding Chelsea Starlet Who Could Become The Next Obi Mikel
Published: February 07, 2018
It is interesting to note that a certain 18-year old midfield sensation is swiftly coming of age at Chelsea with his awe-inspiring performances from deep for the U18 side. The prodigy is none other than Tariq Uwakwe, a promising teenager who has been with the Blues since he was aged eight.His performances has bellied h...
Two Nigerian Youngsters Making Waves At Manchester United
Published: February 07, 2018
Manchester United U23 youngsters Tosin Kehinde and Matthew Olosunde would yet face off against Chelsea U23s in their upcoming league fixture next time out, a game which would always throw up interesting caveats and trivias when many things are considered.For Kehinde,  it would be good riddance that he would be making ...
Super Eagles Striker Aaron Samuel Nets First Hat-Trick For CSKA Moscow
Published: February 07, 2018
Nigeria international Aaron Samuel bagged a hat-trick as CSKA Moscow crushed Spanish club FC Torrevieja 7-0 in their final warmup game staged at their training camp in Campoamor on Wednesday afternoon.Samuel broke the deadlock in the 13th minute and the scoreboard was unchanged at the end of the first half.Two minutes ...
Official: Bristol Rovers Loan Out Promising Nigerian Striker
Published: February 07, 2018
Vanarama National League South club Wealdstone have confirmed the loan signing of Nigerian striker Kunle Otudeko.The Bristol City youngster will remain on loan at The Royals for the next one month.Otudeko is in line to make his debut for Wealdstone when they face Truro City on Saturday in theVanarama National League So...
Ex-Arsenal U21 Captain Ajayi Nominated For League One Player Of The Month
Published: February 07, 2018
Former Arsenal U21 captain Semi Ajayi has been recognized for his recent impressive displays for Rotherham United, with the EFL nominating him for the Player of the Month January 2018.The central defender has been shortlisted for the accolade alongside Tom Eaves (Gillingham), Danny Graham (Blackburn Rovers) and John-Jo...
Vincent Enyeama Is Sixth Highest Paid African In French Ligue 1 (Top Ten Revealed)
Published: February 07, 2018
According to information from L'Equipe, published on Tuesday, former Nigeria captain Vincent Enyeama is the sixth highest paid African footballer in the French Ligue 1.The goalkeeper is presently out of favour at Lille, with no appearances to his name for the first team this season, but still takes home 180,000 euros e...
England Legend: Ex-Nigeria Left Back Is Responsible For Chelsea's Poor Form, Not Conte
Published: February 07, 2018
England legend Ray Wilkins has blamed former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo for Chelsea's poor form, saying the replacements he signed in Alvaro Morata and Tiemoue Bakayoko have not lived up to their billing.French midfielder Tiémoué Bakayoko, who replaced Matic at The Blues, was red carded against Watford and...
Strong Nigerian Striker Araba Joins Finnish Club PS Kemi
Published: February 07, 2018
Finnish Veikkausliiga club PS Kemi have announced the acquisition of London-born Nigerian striker Hakeem Araba on a one-year deal with option for the 2019 season.The 27-year-old last played for Swedish club örgryte and joins PS Kemi as a free agent.Speaking on the deal, PS Kemi coach Jari åhman told the  club's offi...
Leicester Loanee Musa Sends Message To Rohr With Brace For CSKA
Published: February 06, 2018
Leicester City loanee Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr that he is back to his best after notching a brace in CSKA Moscow's 3-0 rout of Elche in a test game on Tuesday evening.The Russian Premier League side took the lead midway through the first-half courtesy of the Super Eagles star, w...
Leicester City Hail Ndidi: He's The Top Tackler In The EPL Ahead Of Old Boy Kante
Published: February 06, 2018
Leicester City have acknowledged that their number 25 Wilfred Ndidi is the top tackler in the Premier League after 26 games played.The Nigeria international has racked up 109 tackles to place first ahead of Idrissa Gueye (Everton), Leicester City old boy N'Golo Kanté , Pablo Zabaleta (West Ham United) and Aaron Mooy (...
Eagles Young Striker Finishes Third In Youdan Trophy Goal Of The Tournament
Published: February 06, 2018
Crystal Palace's young Nigerian striker Josh Ajayi finished in third position in the 2017 Youdan Trophy Goal Of The Tournament,  the organizers have announced.The Eagles U18 whizkid accumulated 13.2 percent of the votes which was not enough for him to win the accolade.Lewis Warrington's 30-yard screamer was voted Youd...
Victor Moses Granted Permission Not To Train With Chelsea Until Friday
Published: February 06, 2018
Nigeria star Victor Moses will not train with Chelsea until Friday,  February 9.According to Evening Standard, manager Antonio Conte decided to give his Chelsea players an extra two days off this morning in the wake of their humiliating 4-1 defeat to Watford on Monday night.Chelsea's next game is against West Brom on ...
Top 7 Hardest Shots In EPL History: Ex-Newcastle Star Obafemi Martins, Beckham Make List
Published: February 06, 2018
Nigeria international Obafemi Martins has been included in the list of players with the top seven hardest shots in the history of the Premier League by British newspaper The Sun. The former Newcastle United striker finished in sixth position ahead of Manchester United legend David Beckham's effort against Derby County ...
Official: IK Start Bring In Versatile Nigerian Midfielder
Published: February 06, 2018
Newly promoted Norwegian Tippeligaen club IK Start have completed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Michael Olusoji Ogungbaro.The three-year deal signed by the 21-year-old will keep him at IK Start until the end of the 2020 season if the two parties honour the agreement. Ogungbaro told IK Start's official website : '...