Mourinho Says He Will Select Nigerian Whizkid Kehinde Ahead Of Schweinsteiger
Published: August 26, 2016
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hinted that he will select Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde and other youngsters in the academy ahead of Bastian Schweinsteiger.The German has been declared surplus to requirements by Mourinho, but he has vowed to remain at Old Trafford and fight for a first-team shirt, addi...
Manchester City Coach Clears The Air On Injury Status Of Iheanacho
Published: August 26, 2016
Speaking at a press conference on Friday afternoon, Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has suggested that Kelechi Iheanacho is not in danger of missing the Premier League clash against West Ham on Sunday.The Nigeria international earlier played down reports that he is set for a spell on the sidelines, and the Spanish ...
Confusion Over Iheanacho Injury Status, As Striker Declares Himself Fit For AFCON Qualifier
Published: August 26, 2016
Manchester City talent Kelechi Iheanacho has declared himself fit for the Super Eagles African Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania and has promised to show up in Uyo.There are still doubts surrounding the availability of the former Golden Eaglets sensation after he got injured in the closing minutes of the Champi...
Man City Striker Iheanacho Ruled Out Of AFCON Qualifier, Given Two Weeks Rest
Published: August 26, 2016
Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho will spend the next two weeks on the sidelines, according to his father James Iheanacho. A muscle injury forced the 19-year-old to be substituted in the 76th minute of the Champions League tie against Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday night. “Kelechi is getting fine, he said ...
Nigerian Exports (Europa League) : Kayode, Ideye Score; Simon Notches Assists; Nosa Shines; Aminu, Madu Return; Emenike Benched
Published: August 26, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the Europa League on Thursday, August 25.We start off at the Osmanlı Stadı (Ankara) where Osmanlıspor took on FC Midtjylland. Three Nigerians - Umar Aminu, Raheem Lawal (both Osmanlıspor ) and Rilwan Hassan (FCM) started and completed th...
Nigerian Teenager Thrilled To Make Champions League Debut 13 Years After Joining Man City
Published: August 25, 2016
Nigerian teenager Tosin Adarabioyo is thrilled to play his first game in the Champions League, as Manchester City qualified for the group stage thanks to their 1-0 win over Steaua Bucharest at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.With the Citizens guaranteed a spot in the next round, manager Pep Guardiola introduced t...
Iheanacho And Efe Face Off As Nigerian Stars Know Champions League Opponents
Published: August 25, 2016
Nigerian stars now know which teams they will face in the group stage of the Champions League following the group stage draw that took place in Monaco on Thursday.Alex Iwobi and Chuba Akpom’s Arsenal are in Group A alongside PSG, Basel and Ludogorets.Kelechi Iheanacho and Tosin Adarabioyo will be hoping to be inv...
TEN Nigerian Young Stars Called Up To England Youth Teams, As U20 Squad Named
Published: August 25, 2016
As many as ten Nigerian talents could represent the England youth teams next month, with Under-20s manager Aidy Boothroyd handing call-ups to four players for next month’s high-profile international friendly against Brazil in Kidderminster.Fikayo Tomori (Chelsea), Joshua Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Tammy Abraham ...
Iorfa, Solanke In Line To Face Real Madrid Whizkid Odegaard, Make England U21 Squad
Published: August 25, 2016
Gareth Southgate has named two players of Nigerian descent in his 24-man squad for the upcoming UEFA European U21 Championship qualifier against Norway.Dominic Iorfa (Wolverhampton Wanderers) and Dominic Solanke (Chelsea) are in line to feature against the Scandinavians at the Colchester Community Stadium, having made ...
Dad Hints Iheanacho Pulled His Muscle As Man City Striker Plays Down Injury
Published: August 25, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho’s father, James Iheanacho, has strongly hinted that the Manchester City talent pulled a muscle in Wednesday night’s Champions League tie against Steaua Bucharest.In the closing minutes of the encounter at the Etihad Stadium, the Super Eagle was stretchered off after picking up an injury.Ja...
Victor Moses Ready To Walk The Walk For Chelsea Coach
Published: August 25, 2016
Victor Moses has vowed to repay the faith shown in him by coach Antonio Conte after being involved in all three matches contested by Chelsea in the new season, including Tuesday’s Cup clash with Bristol Rovers. The Nigeria international has spent three years away from Stamford Bridge, playing on loan at Liverpool...
Nigerian Defender Floating After Making Competitive Debut For Chelsea
Published: August 25, 2016
Nigerian defender Ola Aina has expressed his happiness at making his competitive debut for Chelsea in their Football League Cup clash against Bristol Rovers on Tuesday night.The 19-year-old was thrown into the starting XI and impressed until the 77th minute when he had to be replaced after picking up an injury. “...
Done Deal : Ex-Arsenal Target Onduku Joins Moroccan Club RS Berkane
Published: August 24, 2016
Moroccan top-flight club Renaissance Sportive de Berkane have completed the signing of out-of-favour Nigeria international Gomo Onduku on undisclosed terms. The 22-year-old has been offered a contract by RS Berkane following a successful trial.Gomo Onduku had penned a preliminary contract with Wydad Casablanca this sum...
Injured Man City Striker Iheanacho Doubtful For Tanzania Game
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho is doubtful for Nigeria’s final African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Tanzania in Uyo next weekend after picking up an injury in Manchester City’s Champions League game with Steaua Bucharest on Wednesday night.In his first start under manager Pep Guardiola, the Nigeria internat...
Iheanacho Makes First-Ever Start In Champions League; Adarabioyo On The Bench
Published: August 24, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho will make his first-ever start in the UEFA Champions League in Wednesday night’s play-off tie between his team, Manchester City, and Romanian powerhouse Steaua Bucharest.Manager Pep Guardiola has named the Nigeria international in the starting line-up while England youth-teamer Tosin Adarabioyo ...