Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has been in great form with the Gunners team having improved in his game and helped his team deliver good results with his assists. Iwobi has never had it this good in his career as a first-team player since his emergence in the 2015/2016 season failing to be consistent in his performance. The coming of new manager Unai Emery has been praised for raising the standard of the Nigerian’s game. The evidence of Iwobi’s improvement under the Spanish manager is very glaring to see. Iwobi’s form has been … [Read more...]
Nigerians disappointed as Arnaut Danjuma featured in UEFA Nations League
There are no doubt that Nigerians are already disappointed after seeing star midfielder Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld cap-tie to the Netherlands national team having featured in the 3-0 win against Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Danjuma Groeneveld was introduced in the 68th minute after being subbed in to replace Steven Bergwijn which makes him ineligible to represent Nigeria anymore. Although his identity was not hidden as he had Danjuma written on the back of his 22 Jersey but he will now be regarded as a Dutch. Danjuma was born in Lagos … [Read more...]
Arsenal confirm signing of Junior Jayden Adetiba
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Nigerian-born Junior Jayden Adetiba to the team. According to The Sun, the London side finalized the recruitment of the South Africa based player, who used to live in the UK The process was completed with the player completing a five-week trial where he impressed the team’s coaches. Adetiba had lived in South Africa and played for the SuperSport United Soccer School but will be expected to develop at Arsenal. His decision to join the Gunners has been informed by his childhood support for Arsenal … [Read more...]
Nigerians dominate Arsenal’s Premier League team list
With the summer transfer window already closed, Arsenal like other clubs submitted their Premier League squad list for the season. The list have, however, caught attention for being dominated by Nigerian internationals either at the first team level or at the U21 level. Alex Iwobi tops the list of the players and has been named as a homegrown player having passed through the club’s academy before winning the heart of former manager, Arsene Wenger who introduced him to first-team football. Alex Iwobi who is a key member of the Nigerian team … [Read more...]
Liverpool Ready To Cash In On Nigerian Striker Sheyi Ojo
Liverpool striker Sheyi Ojo could be on his way out of Anfield, according to reports The young striker was not part of the Reds squad that currently camped in France for preseason activities, as he continues to ponder on his future away from the club. Ojo, who has featured for Liverpool during the preseason, netting a goal against Premier League rivals, Manchester United in a friendly game held in Michigan. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has also hinted that the youngster could be on way out of the club either on a temporary or permanent … [Read more...]
Chelsea man says Antonio Conte is paying for mistakes of Michael Emenalo in the transfer market
Under-fire Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is paying heavily for the mistakes former technical director of the team Michael Emenalo made last summer transfer window, says Ray Wilkins. Under-fire manager The Chelsea boss is thought to be close to being sacked following successive losses against AFC Bournemouth and Watford last night, with his team conceding a disappointing seven goals over the two matches. The Premier League champions are missing a couple of key figures through injury but they absolutely outplayed by the Hornets as they lost 4-1 … [Read more...]
Done Deal! Chelsea name temporary replacement for Michael Emenalo
According to The Times, Premier League Champions Chelsea have appointed a temporary replacement for former Sporting Director Michael Emenalo. The West London club have had to cope without a sporting director since the former Super Eagles defender left Stamford Bridge at the beginning of November but have now appointed their head of scouting department Scott McLachlan as their temporary director to head up the team’s sporting direction. The Nigerian had been in his role for more than a 10 years and was a major figure at the London club, so … [Read more...]