West African country, Nigeria will be going head to head against Libya for their second leg match in the AFCON qualifiers. The first leg of the match which took place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom saw the Nigerian Super Eagles outclassed the North African team. Nigerian defeated Libya with four goals to nothing, all thanks to a hat-trick from Odion Ighalo and a goal from Samuel Kalu. The second leg of the match will be played at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Tunisia on Tuesday. Nigeria alongside Libya and South Africa are in the same group, with the Bafana Bafana taking the lead followed by the Super Eagles on the second spot. Looking at the way the Nigerian squad played against Libya in the first leg, their coach Gernot Rohr is likely to make use of the same squad … [Read more...]
Alex Iwobi reveals top secret about England
Despite playing for the England National side at youth level in time past, Nigeria international forward Alex Iwobi opted back in 2015 to represent the Super Eagles at senior international level and has recently stated why, in a report published by the Mirror. The Gunners midfielder confirmed it was an extremely difficult decision, however, explained his family played an important role in the decision he took, including Ex Bolton Wanderers player and Alex Iwobi’s uncle Austine Jay-Jay Okocha - a Super Eagles legend. Iwobi told the media in Nigeria, that despite growing up in the European country and knowing only the England national side, the switch was easy, as he was born in Nigeria, and his Uncle is a Super Eagle Legend. Alex Iwobi has performed pretty … [Read more...]
Injury boost for Chelsea as Victor Moses train at Cobham ahead of West Brom clash
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses has handed his team a massive injury boost ahead of their away clash against West Brom next weekend after he was spotted training outdoor with his teammates. The Nigeria international attacker has been sidelined in recent weeks as a result of a hamstring problem, with the 26-year-old attacker having sustained the injury during his side’s 2-1 humiliating loss to Premier League bottom side Crystal Palace in October. Victor Moses has been working really hard on regaining full fitness at the club’s Cobham training ground recently as he attempts to return to full fitness soonest for the West London club. The Chelsea wing-back has been working pretty hard to get in shape and be ready to feature for his team next weekend when they … [Read more...]
Alex Iwobi blames Referee for Arsenal’s loss to Manchester City
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi believes that the gunners result against Premier League rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon could have been different if Spaniard David Silva had been seen offside for Brazilian Gabriel Jesus’ goal. David Silva was offside when he connected a pass to the Brazilian to score Manchester City’s third goal of the day, but neither the linesman or centre referee Michael Oliver called for offside. The Nigerian is convinced that if the officials had spotted the offside, the result could have been way different. The Gunners were pushing for an equalising goal. Wenger's men were stronger in the second stanza, particularly after France international striker Alexander Lacazette came on and netted in the 65th moment. However, the third … [Read more...]
Trouble Looming At Stamford Bridge As Zappacosta Fires Warnings To Moses
Chelsea summer signing Davide Zappacosta has made it known that he is aiming to become a regular player at his new club, and has fired some warnings to his wing-back rival Victor Moses. The Italian star player said he is 'convinced' he will become a regular at Stamford Bridge, which, of course, will be to the detriment of Moses' playing time. Zappacosta moved to Chelsea from Torino in the summer and the Italy international has made some good impression already in London. He was able to score a superb goal on his debut for Chelsea during their Champions League group opener against Qarabag - which led to Victor Moses being mocked by his team-mates on the bench. And, here is another warning to Victor to watch out for his position in Antonio Conte's … [Read more...]
Victor Moses not scared to keep his place after Zappacosta signing
Chelsea winger Victor Moses is not scared of the competition after the Blues signed Italian Davide Zappacosta. The Blues spent all summer seeking to sign another right wing-back — Victor Moses’ current position — but were only able to sign Italian Davide Zappacosta from Serie A side Torino for £23million on transfer deadline day. The Italian is a player whom Chelsea manager Antonio Conte knows too well. He selected the 25-year-old winger in Italy’s squad for Euro 2016, although Zappacosta did not make the final list. The Italian tactician has brought his countryman to compete for Victor Moses’ position at Stamford Bridge. But Nigerian Victor Moses is not fazed by the recent acquisition one bit and told news outlet Standard Sport he is ready for the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Fans Wants Victor Moses To Leave After Defeat To Arsenal
Chelsea has not been given the privilege of getting the domestic double following their defeat to the Gunners at the Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Antonio Conte was able to win the Premier League title in his first campaign at Chelsea and in England, but he missed the opportunity of winning the FA Cup trophy. Nobody wants to lose, no one loves to lose - and so, Chelsea fans are not happy, and are already blaming one of the boys on social media. In recent weeks, it was Spanish striker Diego Costa who is often being criticized by the fans on social media, but today, Victor Moses is the one thrown the hammer. Chelsea fell behind through Alexis Sanchez’s early opening goal, and things got worse for them in the second half after Victor Moses was shown the red … [Read more...]
Chelsea Vs Crystal Palace: Victor Moses Likely To Be Out, Fans Wants Him Replaced
One major contributing factor that made Leicester City to win the premier league title last season was because the coach was lucky enough to have none of his vital players injured, while other teams are battling with that. This season, what visibly helped Chelsea new Italian boss Antonio Conte to be able to lead his side to the top of the table is because he has been lucky not to lose some of his vital players to injury. He was always playing the same starting XI in almost every games, and it keeps paying off. However, he recently lost one of his vital players in the person of Victor Moses to injury. The Nigeria international is currently suffering from an injury that has forced him out of international duty, missing his country's 1-1 draw with Senegal … [Read more...]
Alex Iwobi can be the missing piece in Arsenal’s midfield
Arsene Wenger is a staunch believer in his own ideology – this is why, regardless of how badly a player performs in his winning team, he rarely distorts the team with the introduction of new players unless someone is banjaxed with injury, and therein lies the reason bookies such as paddy power are smiling to the bank due to our inconsistencies this term. Beginning this season, Spain international and Arsenal midfield maestro Santi Cazorla has not just being at the top of his game, but he is responsible for the fluidity with which Arsenal plays. However, the diminutive schemer is currently battling with injury and there is no telling how soon he’ll return, as he underwent a surgery, per report. Arsenal had up to six consecutive wins in the Premier League but … [Read more...]
Victor Moses Could Miss The Clash Against Arsenal And Liverpool
Chelsea impressive wing back Victor Moses is walking on what could be perfectly described as a tight disciplinary rope that could see him miss one of the blues matches against Arsenal or Liverpool. Moses already has four bookings which he's taking along with him into tomorrow's game against defending champions Leicester City. Another booking will see the 26-year old missing their next league game against Hull City. Nevertheless, If he should survive without being booked against Leicester City but should pick up a yellow card when the blues face Hull City, it means he will miss the Emirate FA Cup tie against Brentford. But if he was fortunate to avoid getting booked against the duo of Leicester City and Hull City but was unfortunate to pick the card against … [Read more...]
Mikel Reveals How Winger’s Departure Helped Victor Moses At Chelsea
Juan Cuadrado's departure from Chelsea helped Victor Moses' form at Stamford Bridge, according to Mikel Obi. Moses has enjoyed an unprecedented success with Chelsea this season and has become a vital part of Conte's 3-4-3 formation but Super Eagles skipper and club teammate believes the departure of Juan Cuadrado to Juventus made it easier for the winger to break into the first team. He told Standard Sport: "This is the happiest I have seen Victor at the club. You can really the notice the change in him at the training ground. Chelsea has gone 10-game winning spree in the Premier League using the 3-4-3 formation which Moses has being deployed to the right wing-back and has paid off remarkably for the Blues. Mikel further revealed: "It was a key moment … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Praises Gunners Star Iwobi Following UCL Strike
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has showered praises on Nigerian international and Gunners' star Alex Iwobi after he netted in the 4-1 demolition of Swiss champions FC Basel on Tuesday night in what was their final group game in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Speaking to BT Sport on his former club, Wright praised the impact of the 20-year old midfielder adding that his first goal in all competitions would do him a whole lot of good. In his words, he said: "That’s what I think he needs. I think he’s got everything." "It was good that Arsene Wenger eased him out of the team for a bit, because he started to get a little bit stale with what he was doing. "I think this goal will pep him up. He really did celebrate it with gusto – he was very pleased." … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Victor Moses Reveals Conte Is The Best Manager He Has Had
Chelsea wing back Victor Moses has stated that he has never had a manager like current boss Antonio Conte under whom he has thrived in an unfamiliar role this season. The 25-year old Nigerian international is enjoying a new lease of life under the former Siena and Juventus boss and has scored three league goals already in addition to winning the Fans' Player of the Month for November despite being converted from a winger to wing back in the Stamford Bridge outfit's new 3-4-3 formation. Moses, who helped his country to a 3-1 win over Algeria with a brace in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, showed praises on his manager for the impact he has had on his game in a recent interview with Sky Sports. He said: "[Conte] came up to me and said, 'You know what, I like … [Read more...]
Victor Moses To Sign New Deal In January – Conte Despirate To Seal Deal
Following various rumours linking resurgent Victor Moses to La Liga giants Barcelona, the Blues are set to offer the star a lucrative deal that will see him remain at Stamford Bridge. According to report from Sky Sport, Chelsea are making plans to offer the former Wigan man a new contract and will hold talk with the player in the new year. The Nigerian international has been on scintillating form for the Blues in recent weeks. He scored the winning goal in the London derby between his team and Tottenham Hotspurs over the weekend. Although the star signed a new contract worth £45,000 a week last year, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is however willing to increase his weekly wages, in order to fend off interest from Barcelona. Speaking after the Blues’ victory … [Read more...]
I Love Chelsea; I Am Enjoying My Time Here- Victor Moses
After a long hiatus, Victor Moses is back at Chelsea and he seems to be enjoying his time there. He said , he is “relishing” his position as a wing-back for Chelsea this season. Recall that he joined Chelsea in 2012 but he has not really established his stay there as a force to be reckoned with. Moses said in a recent interview up on the club’s website that he has thrived as a wing-back despite having never played in that role before and he attributes his outstanding performance to his Italian manager at the club, Antonio Conte. He had this to say, “I have not played there before. I have just got to listen to what the manager asks me to do in that position and the way he wants me to do it. “It’s very important to understand your teammates; so, every game … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Arsenal still linked to Manolas, Iwobi could have been a hammer
Arsenal star player, Alex Iwobi has revealed that he was close to becoming a hammer. The Nigerian youngster is having a fine season, enjoying being in the first team and has been instrumental to the gunners surge up the premiership table. He revealed how things could have been very different as he came close to joining West Ham. He stated “Arsenal and West Ham were interested in me and Chuba [Akpom], so we were training with both clubs for three years," He went on to explain why he joined arsenal while stating he had no disrespect for West Ham. He said “I decided to sign for Arsenal because I supported them back then and I always saw them as the bigger club, no disrespect to West Ham.” In other transfer news and rumors , sources claim that Arsenal are … [Read more...]
That Moment When Iwobi Gets A Salary Increase Twice In One Year…
If you are not a footballer, you are just wasting your time! Those athletes make staggering incomes! Alex Iwobi is reportedly set to receive his second pay rise in under a year with Arsenal! The 20-year-old has cemented himself a vital component in Arsene Wenger’s side as they chase silverware on all fronts in what could possibly be the Frenchman’s final season in north London with his own contract set to elapse next summer. Iwobi has made five appearances for the Gunners this term and is expected to double his salary at the Emirates having broken into the first-team under Wenger last season. The footballer will receive 50,000pounds a week asides previous endorsements and winnings. This decision was made because of his high performance on the field and … [Read more...]
Super Eagles May Squat In Zambia If Care Is Not Taken- NFF Boss
Is there any thing surprising about Nigeria? Nothing really! From keeping our players stranded at the Olympics to confisticating the cash given to them by a Japanese businessman. Nigerians have seen it all! Now, the NFF Boss, Pinnick is hinting that the Super Eagles may have to squat in Zambia if more hotel rooms are not provided for the World Cup Qualifiers! He raised the alarm on Tuesday and lamented before the Senate Committee on Sports that there was inadequate funding. He said, “Nigeria was paired with former Africa Cup of Nations winners, Zambia, Algeria and Cameroon, who have been to the World Cup seven times. Algeria is the highest ranked team in Africa as we speak. It is a group that is called ‘Group of Death’, which means we need to intensify … [Read more...]
Injured Egwim Flown Abroad for Multiple Surgeries
Ifeanyi Egwim, an Enugu Ranger forward was injured at the last Nigeria Premier League(NPL). The governor of the state has agreed to fly him to Germany after a scan was conducted on the player at the National Orthopaedic Hospital on Sunday night. Flying Antelopes as they are fondly called ended their 32-year league draught after a 4-0 defeat of visiting El-Kanemi Warriors. A goal-bound Egwim suffered a double fracture after a tackle by El-Kanemi goalkeeper Kazeem Yekini in the 89th minute, just eight minutes after coming on in the title decider at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday. Stunned players of both clubs burst into tears while Egwim reeled in pains, before he was rushed in an ambulance to the orthopaedic hospital. Thereafter, Enugu State … [Read more...]
Kelechi Iheanacho scores to give Nigeria victory over Tanzania
Hopes of Africa Cup of Nations qualification were already dashed before a dominant Nigeria beat Tanzania 1-0. Kelechi Iheanacho's stunning late strike ensured Nigeria ended their failed Africa Cup of Nations qualifying bid with a 1-0 win over Tanzania. The Super Eagles' 1-0 loss to Egypt in March thwarted their hopes of reaching Gabon 2017 in a group reduced to only three teams following Chad's withdrawal for financial reasons. But they at least got their first victory of the campaign at the Akwa Ibom Stadium on Saturday, having shared a goalless stalemate with Tanzania last September. With nothing but pride at stake, it was the hosts who dominated and Salisu Yusuf's men spurned a multitude of chances before Manchester City teenager Iheanacho's … [Read more...]
Moses confident of playing time under Conte
Victor Moses is confident he can finally establish himself at Chelsea after being handed a first-team opportunity by Antonio Conte. Nigeria international Moses impressed off the bench in the victory at Watford and scored his first Chelsea goal in over three years after starting the 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers. The 25-year-old has been spent the last three seasons on loan at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham, but believes he has earned the trust of new manager Conte. “I was excited to get on the scoresheet, it was important for me as well as for the team,” Moses said. “I’ve always believed in the ability and the talent I’ve got and I’d like the fans to know there’s still a lot to come from me. “We’ve got a great manager here who gives the lads a chance … [Read more...]
Arsenal attacker Alex Iwobi out for four weeks
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi will be sidelined for up to four weeks, according to sources, adding another injury blow to Arsene Wenger's team. The Nigerian was substituted just before the hour mark in the Gunners' 4-3 loss to Liverpool on Sunday with what Wenger described as a thigh strain, and a source said on Wednesday that he could be out for up to a month. That would rule him out of Arsenal's next two games, against Leicester on Saturday and Watford the following weekend before a possible return on Sept. 10 against Southampton. He would also miss Nigeria's final African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania, though the Super Eagles have already been eliminated. Iwobi could well be back earlier than that as he is already in physiotherapy and responding … [Read more...]