Liverpool Legend Tells Nigeria-Eligible Striker What He MUST Do To Further His Career
Published: December 27, 2018
Liverpool hero Danny Murphy has advised Nigeria Football Federation target Dominic Solanke to move onto pastures new in order to continue his development as a player. This season, the England U21 sensation has yet to figure for the first team of the Reds as he is behind Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mané, D...
Everton Coach Silva Provides Injury Update On Ademola Lookman
Published: December 27, 2018
Everton manager Marco Silva has revealed that London-born winger of Nigerian descent, Ademola Lookman has been out of the Toffees squad only because of injury. The England U21 star was not in the match day squad against Tottenham Hotspur on December 23 and also missed the clash against Burnley on Boxing Day. Acco...
Iwobi, Balogun Get Average Ratings As Brighton Hold Arsenal
Published: December 27, 2018
Super Eagles stars Alex Iwobi and Leon Balogun faced each other Wednesday evening at the Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove held visiting Arsenal to a 1-1 draw and ended their three game losing streak.The English press as usual gave their assessments of the players' performances.ESPN handed Arsenal winger Iwobi an av...
Arsenal Coach Reveals Why Iwobi Replaced Ozil In Draw With Brighton & Hove
Published: December 26, 2018
Arsenal coach Unai Emery has revealed that Alex Iwobi replacing German playmaker Mesut Ozil in his side's 1-1 draw with Brighton & Hove at the American Express Community Stadium on Wednesday evening was a tactical change. The Spanish tactician has insisted that the Gunners number ten coming off at the start of the s...
Huddersfield Town Boss Highlights Billing's Missed Chance In Loss To Manchester United
Published: December 26, 2018
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner was left to rue missed opportunities after seeing his side lose 3-1 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday evening. Nemanja Matic scored in the 28th minute to give the Red Devils the initiative but Philip Billing came close to restoring parity a minute from the end of t...
EPL Wrap: Ndidi Stars; Billing Shows Class; Iheanacho, Lookman, Solanke Missing; Balogun Starts; Iwobi Bench
Published: December 26, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Wednesday, December 26. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. At Turf Moor, Everton, who were without t...
Turkish Giants Eyeing Manchester City Whizkid Felix Nmecha
Published: December 25, 2018
A report out of Turkey claims that Turkish Super Lig powerhouse Galatasaray are working on a deal to sign talented Nigerian midfielder Lukas Nmecha in the January transfer window. Aksam.com.tr says Galatasaray chairman Mustafa Cengiz has been promised three players after holding talks in England with Manchester City...
Nigeria-Eligible Striker Named In Championship Team Of The Season At Midway Point
Published: December 25, 2018
Nigeria-eligible striker Tammy Abraham has been named in the EFL Championship Team of the Season at the midway point by Whoscored. Aston Villa have two men in the eleven best players that have caught the eye, Abraham and the highly-rated midfielder Jack Grealish. In a 4-4-2 formation, the Chelsea loanee was partn...
Chelsea Hero Reveals Exactly Why Moses, Christensen & Drinkwater Could Be Leaving The Blues
Published: December 25, 2018
Chelsea legend Michael Essien has explained why Victor Moses and two members of the Blues first team could be leaving Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window. Apart from the former Nigeria international, the future of Danny Drinkwater and Andreas Christensen has been the subject of speculation due to lack of ...
EFL Championship Team Of The Week Honors For Manchester City Loanee Adarabioyo
Published: December 24, 2018
Manchester City loanee Tosin Adarabioyo has been recognized for his imperious display in West Brom's 4-0 rout of Rotherham United on game week 23 in the EFL Championship after he was named to the Team of the Week by Whoscored. Adarabioyo impressed at right-back against a Millers team that contained Nigeria internati...
Arsenal Captain Vs Burnley, Ozil Praised For Role He Played In Alex Iwobi's Goal
Published: December 23, 2018
Former Germany star Mesut Ozil has been praised for the role he played in the buildup to Arsenal's third goal scored by Alex Iwobi in their 3-1 win against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. A brace from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave the Gunners a two-goal advantage, Ashley Barnes halved the deficit from ...
Chelsea Loanee Abraham Nets 13th Of The Season; Club Brugge's Dennis Bags Brace
Published: December 23, 2018
Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham continued his brilliant form in the EFL Championship by scoring his 13th goal of the season as Aston Villa surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Leeds United at Villa Park on Sunday afternoon. The England U21 star gave Aston Villa the lead after five minutes and Conor Hourihane doub...
Iwobi, Ndidi Impress In Arsenal, Leicester Wins; Iheanacho Not Rated As Chelsea Lose Unbeaten Run At Home
Published: December 22, 2018
Alex Iwobi (Arsenal) and the duo of Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City) were in action Saturday evening for their English Premier League sides when they faced Burnley and Chelsea respectively and were  rewarded with 3-1 and 1-0 victories in the week 18 fixtures.Some English press who followed the game...
EPL Wrap: Iwobi, Billing Score; Ndidi Outstanding; Success, Iheanacho Late Subs; Balogun Goes 90; Moses Frozen Out
Published: December 22, 2018
A round-up of Nigerian players that were in action for their respective clubs in the English Premier League on Saturday, December 22. Nigerian players with dual nationalities and have played competitively for the senior national teams of other countries have been omitted. In the early kickoff at the Emira...
Master Of Substitutions, Emery Reacts To Lacazette Looking Furious After He Was Replaced By Iwobi
Published: December 22, 2018
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette was not happy that he was replaced by Alex Iwobi in the 78th minute of their 3-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon. The Frenchman provided a crucial assist for the Gunners second goal scored by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when he combined with Kolasinac to relea...