Europa League : The Reason Birthday Boy Victor Moses Was Left Out Of Chelsea Squad Vs Vidi
Published: December 12, 2018
Victor Moses was omitted from the Chelsea squad that traveled to Hungary on Wednesday afternoon ahead of their Europa League meeting against Vidi. There was a strong hint that the former Nigeria international would not be in the traveling party as manager Maurizio Sarri excused him from the team's training session hel...
'He Was The Ronaldinho Of Bolton Wanderers' - Nolan Picks Okocha In Best XI Played With
Published: December 12, 2018
Former Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United and West Ham United midfielder Kevin Nolan on Wednesday picked former Super Eagles captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha as one of the most outstanding players he has played with. Nolan was guest on Premier League Today where he had the onerous task of picking the group of players ...
Nigerian Striker Enters UEFA History Books After Debuting For Manchester United In UYL
Published: December 12, 2018
Nigerian striker Shola Shoretire made his competitive debut for Manchester United U19s in their 2-1 win against Valencia in a UEFA Youth League tie staged at Estadio Antonio Puchades (Paterna) on Wednesday afternoon. Most of the talk leading up to today's clash revolved around Shoretire as he was in line to set a ne...
17-Year-Old Nigerian Winger In Contention To Make Home Debut For Arsenal First Team
Published: December 12, 2018
Young Nigerian winger Bukayo Saka is in contention to make his home debut for Arsenal in Thursday night's Europa League clash against Qarabağ at the Emirates Stadium in London. The 17-year-old was pictured training with other first-teamers in the Gunners final workout held at London Colney on December 12. Saka...
UYL Man Utd Confirmed 18 Vs Valencia Revealed: Record Could Move To Nigeria Within 3 Hours
Published: December 12, 2018
Nigerian attacking midfielder Shola Shoretire is on the cusp of breaking a UEFA Youth League record that has stood for four years and three months. Manchester United have announced their 18-man squad for the match day six fixture against Valencia at Estadio Antonio Puchades (Paterna), with Shoretire listed amongst ...
Man Utd Whizkid In Line To Set New UYL Record: Top 5 Players Of Nigerian Descent To Debut Revealed
Published: December 12, 2018
Nigerian attacking midfielder cum winger Shola Shoretire is in line to set a new UEFA Youth League record on Wednesday after he was added to Manchester United's roster ahead of today's clash against Valencia. Aged 14 years,10 months, 10 days, Shoretire will overtake former Andelecht goalkeeper Mile Svilar as the yo...
Iwobi Reveals How He Almost Joined Crystal Palace; Held Talks With Southampton, Celtic
Published: December 11, 2018
Alex Iwobi has revealed that he almost joined London side Crystal Palace as a teenager.About six years ago, the Arsenal winger spoke to several clubs, not limited to Palace, Celtic and Southampton, with a view to joining any of the sides as he was not sure of the Gunners offering him a scholarship. "I felt that maybe I...
Manchester United Legend : Watford Deserved A Spot Kick After Yerry Mina Fouled Success
Published: December 10, 2018
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves on Monday night questioned the decision of referee Kevin Friend not to award a penalty to Watford late in the first half of the team's Premier League game against Everton at the Goodison Park when Nigeria's Isaac Success was fouled by Yerry Mina. Success was bearin...
Arsenal Product Akpom Comes Off Bench To Score Game-Winning Goal For PAOK
Published: December 10, 2018
PAOK went seven points clear at the top of the Greek Super League standings following their hard-fought 2-1 win against Larissa at Stadio Toumbas (Thessaloníki) on Sunday evening. A 70th minute strike from former Arsenal attacker Chuba Akpom proved to be the winning goal and earned PAOK their 12th win from ...
Chelsea Captain, Who Once Played On The Same Team As Taye Taiwo, Joins Mikel In 300 Club
Published: December 10, 2018
Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has joined John Obi Mikel in the 300-game club after featuring for the Blues in their 2-0 win against Manchester City on Saturday evening. The Spain international, who once played on the same Marseille team as Taye Taiwo, joined Chelsea in the summer of 2012. Petr Cech, who is now ...
Manchester United Wonderkid In Line To Set New Nigerian, World Record; Included In UYL Squad
Published: December 10, 2018
Precocious Nigerian striker Shola Shoretire is in line to make his debut for Manchester United in the UEFA Youth League when they tackle Valencia at Estadio Antonio Puchades on Wednesday afternoon. Ahead of the meeting between both teams, the official website of UEFA has updated the squad list of Manchester United, w...
Arsenal's Nwakali Shows Why Porto Signed Him On Loan: Brilliant Free-Kick Hits The Post
Published: December 10, 2018
Kelechi Nwakali would be aiming to break into Porto B's starting line-up in the coming weeks having impressed off the bench for the Portuguese setup in the Segunda Liga in recent matches. The former Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles skipper was involved for Porto B in their first four games of the season but lost hi...
Victor Moses May Reunite With Nigerian Coach As Fulham Join Race For Chelsea Star
Published: December 10, 2018
Fulham have joined Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the race for the signature of ex-Super Eagles dazzler Victor Moses, according to reports in the English press. The online edition of The Sun says the Cottagers are also monitoring the situation of the Nigerian winger, who is valued in the region of £12 mil...
South Korean Messi Outshines Super Falcons Striker As Chelsea Thrash Brighton 4-0
Published: December 09, 2018
Chelsea Ladies produced a superb display to thrash Brighton & Hove 4-0 in a Women's Super League match held at the Broadfield Stadium on Sunday. Prolific South Korea international So Yun Ji was on parade for Chelsea, Super Falcons star Ini Umotong played the entirety of the game for the Seagulls while Norway duo Mar...
Man City's Sterling Convinced Media Is Spreading Racism, Cites Report On Nigerian Defender
Published: December 09, 2018
Manchester City attacking midfielder Raheem Sterling has accused the media of spreading racism and aggression. It would be recalled that the England international was subjected to racist insults by Chelsea fans during the first half of City's 2-0 loss to Chelsea on Saturday evening. In a post on Instagram, Sterli...