EPL Wrap: Ndidi Shines; Young Stars Iheanacho,Tosin, Asoro, Maja Omitted; Anichebe Injured; Ibe Subbed In
Published: May 13, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English Premier League on Saturday, May 13.Kelechi Iheanacho and Tosin Adarabioyo were omitted from Manchester City 18-man squad in their controversial 2-1 win over deposed champions Leicester City at the Etihad Stadium.Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred N...
Nigeria Next Big Hope Victor Osimhen Makes Professional Debut For Wolfsburg
Published: May 13, 2017
Nigeria U20 international Victor Osimhen made his professional debut on Saturday afternoon, four months after completing his transfer to German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.The 2015 Fifa U17 World Cup Golden Shoe winner made his on-field debut when he was introduced in the 59th minute of Wolfsburg's 1-1 draw with Borussia...
Man City Midfielder Who Is Eager To Play For Nigeria Nets Winner Against Liverpool
Published: May 13, 2017
Manchester City concluded their season with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool in the U18 Premier League on Saturday afternoon at the Academy Stadium. The highly-rated midfielder Tom Dele-Bashiru, who said he would love to play for the Super Eagles in future, opened the scoring in the 32nd minute when he cut in from ...
Promising Nigerian Defender Wanted By Liverpool, Man City Scores Against Arsenal
Published: May 13, 2017
West Ham U18s ended the season on a high after holding Arsenal to a 3-3 draw at Shenley Training Centre on Saturday afternoon.The promising Nigerian defender Ajibola Alese inspired the Hammers to earn a share of the spoils against their illustrious opponents, who knew their title hopes were over after Chelsea beat Read...
For Third Straight Season Nigerian Striker Is Second Highest Scorer In U23 League In England
Published: May 13, 2017
For the third season in a row, a Nigerian striker ended the season as the second highest goalscorer in the Professional Development League 2 in England.Queens Park Rangers striker Ebere Eze netted 13 goals from 22 appearances, and was the second leading marksman behind George Hirst of Sheffield Wednesday.The 18-year-ol...
Official : Reading Offer Professional Contract To Promising Nigerian Midfielder
Published: May 13, 2017
Through a statement on their official webpage, English Championship side Reading have informed they have offered a professional contract to promising Nigerian midfielder Ade Shokunbi.Ade Shokunbi is regarded as one of the brightest talents at Reading Academy, and appeared 25 times for the U18 team of the Royals in the ...
Arsenal Loanee Nwakali Bags Assist As MVV Thrash Eindhoven
Published: May 13, 2017
In preparation for the playoff semifinal against SC Cambuur, MVV Maastricht thrashed FC Eindhoven 4-0 in a friendly game staged at Stadion de Geusselt on Friday.Kelechi Nwakali, who has been struggling with a groin complaint in recent weeks, came off the bench for MVV at the start of the second half.Dyon Gijzen made it...
In-Form Raheem Lawal Scores From Outside The Box, Salami Finds The Net In Europe
Published: May 13, 2017
A pair of Nigeria internationals found the net on Friday in their respective leagues, with Raheem Lawal scoring his third goal in two matches in a 2-1 victory over Konyaspor.In one of their most important matches of the season, Lawal unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box in the 59th minute to give Kayserispor�...
New Mikel Explains Why He Did Not Play For Chelsea On Friday Night
Published: May 13, 2017
Young Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe was a surprise exclusion in Chelsea U18 squad that thrashed Reading 3-0 at Cobham to secure the U18 Premier League national title on Friday night.The 17-year-old has explained that he was not available for selection against The Royals due to illness.''Gutted to not be involved tod...
Victor Moses, Omeruo, Tomori React To Chelsea Winning The Premier League Title
Published: May 13, 2017
Chelsea's Nigerian trio Victor Moses, Kenneth Omeruo and Fikayo Tomori have reacted to the London club winning their fifth Premier League title on Friday night.The Super Eagle played a key role this season for the Blues, with the game against the Baggies his 33rd appearance of the season, while Tomori wasn't involved a...
18-Year-Old Nigerian Striker Helps Chelsea Win Domestic Treble
Published: May 12, 2017
Nigerian wonderkid Ike Ugbo featured for Chelsea as they secured the the Under-18 Premier League title after a 3-0 rout of Akin Odimayo's Reading in the elite round on Friday night at Cobham.Before Ugbo was replaced at the start of the second half, the striker made a bid to open the scoring, but his strike was off targ...
Moses Sparkles As Chelsea Are Crowned Champions Of England
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea have been crowned champions for the fifth time in the Premier League era following a hard-fought 1-0 road win over West Brom on Friday night.Nigeria international Victor Moses sparkled once again for the Blues before he was replaced in the 86th minute, while Wales star Hal Robson-Kanu watched proceedings from t...
Official : Super Eagles World Cup Star Offered Contract By Notts County
Published: May 12, 2017
League Two club Notts County have announced their retained list ahead of the start of pre-season training.Nigeria international Shola Ameobi might remain with The Magpies next season as he has been offered a new deal.The former Newcastle hero joined Notts County on a short-term deal in February and finished the season ...
No Premier League Winners Medal For Aina, Fails To Make 18-Man Squad Vs West Brom
Published: May 12, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has announced his starting line-up for Friday night's eagerly anticipated Premier League clash against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Wales international of Nigerian descent Hal Robson-Kanu has passed a fitness test and is on the bench for the Baggies.Super Eagles winger Victor Moses will play...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Requests For Togo Friendly, Yet To Be Approved By NFF
Published: May 12, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has requested an international friendly with the Togolese National Team during the national team's get-together in France later this month.It has been claimed in some quarters that the friendly match has been signed, sealed, and delivered, but the Nigerian Federation are still weighing up...