Arsenal star player Alex Iwobi was joined by two other Nigerians in the Gunners final training ahead of their Premier League clash against Leicester City on Monday night. The Sunday training at the London Colney saw two other Nigerian youth players, goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and left-back Tolaji Bola involved in the workout. Although it is almost certain that the two youngsters will not make the 18 man list for the game against the Foxes as they are not anywhere close to joining the senior team, Iwobi who has been in great form this season is … [Read more...]
Good news for Arsenal as player returns after 16-month sideline
A long wait it has been for both Arsenal fans to see their promising player, Gedion Zelalem return from injury after 16-month of nursing a horror knee injury. His performances as a 16-year-old during the pre-season tour to Asia in 2013 would be one to remember of the lad by the Gunners. He was tipped to be the next Cesc Fabregas with his brilliance on the ball and his clear-cut passes. But it is unsure if that will still be seen in Arsenal or another club. This feat handed him his senior debut for Arsenal in an FA Cup match against Coventry … [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...]