Archives Tag: Alex Iwobi
Iwobi Scores As Arsenal Lose 3-1 Away to Rennes
April 19, 2022
Arsenal’s Europa league campaign has hit the rocks, following the team’s woeful 3-1 away loss to French side, Rennes, on Thursday. Arsenal got off to a great start via Alex Iwobi’s early opener within four minutes of the game, giving the team a superb advantage over the Julien Stéphan led French side. All Arsenal had … Continue reading Iwobi Scores As Arsenal Lose 3-1 Away to Rennes
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Iwobi, Oshoala, Ndidi, Ordega Make 2018 CAF Final Shortlist
April 19, 2022
CAF African Player of the Year Super Eagles top-gun, Alex Iwobi, is the only Nigerian to make it to the Confederation of African Football final 10-man shortlist, for the African Player of the Year award. The decision was reached from votes by the members of the CAF Technical & Development Committee. Although Super Eagles fans … Continue reading Iwobi, Oshoala, Ndidi, Ordega Make 2018 CAF Final Shortlist
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Meet Nigeria’s Most Valuable Players In Europe
April 19, 2022
Arsenal midfielder, Alexander Iwobi, is now the Most Valuable Nigerian Footballer in Europe, according to the CIES Football Observatory, for November 2018. The 22 year old player, who signed a contract extension with the English outfit that will keep him at the Emirates Stadium till June 30, 2022, is now the only Nigerian player abroad … Continue reading Meet Nigeria’s Most Valuable Players In Europe
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Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria Beat Zambia To Qualify For The 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup
April 19, 2022
About a year ago, Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, after a thrilling performance against Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. One goal was all the difference between the team that went on to play in Russia and the team that stayed back. The … Continue reading Golden Moments In Sports: When Nigeria Beat Zambia To Qualify For The 2018 Russia FIFA World Cup
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AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has left out skipper, Mikel Obi from his squad for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series against Libya this month. 23 players including, Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon, have been invited for the games. All players are expected to be in Uyo, … Continue reading AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
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Alex Iwobi May Star In New Nollywood Action Movie
April 19, 2022
A Source available to us has hinted of a yet to be released Nollywood movie, starring Super Eagles and Arsenal footballer Alex Iwobi. footballer cum movie star Our source said that filming of the movie was rounded off a few weeks ago, in the United Kingdom and that the work is already in its final … Continue reading Alex Iwobi May Star In New Nollywood Action Movie
Sportspersons: Top 10
April 19, 2022
See Nigerian sportspersons who made our Top-10’s list: Victor Oladipo The pre-season was put in place to help players and teams in general warm-up for real-time play into the midseason. However, for Victor Oladipo there’s clearly no difference as the player looks like he’s already in midseason form. Oladipo is a very dedicated professional basketball … Continue reading Sportspersons: Top 10
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Iwobi Confident Ahead of World Cup
April 19, 2022
Iwobi on the World Cup Super Eagles and Nigeria forward, Alex Iwobi, is quite assured that the Nigeria senior men’s team will not only do better than her predecessors at the World Cup, but also may do well enough to bring home the trophy. Speaking to the CNN Sport News team, Iwobi did not hold … Continue reading Iwobi Confident Ahead of World Cup
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“This was more than a match” – Alex Iwobi
April 19, 2022
More than a fitting farewell for a veteran coach who had proved himself over the years, a man driven by his passion, a man of great foresight and skill in the art of coaching and leading a team. As much as this should have been a happy moment, it wasn’t! The Emirates stadium was filled … Continue reading “This was more than a match” – Alex Iwobi
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Top 5 Nigerians In Sport (April 2018)
April 19, 2022
Let’s look at Nigerians in sports who did well enough in their fields in the month of April. Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua is a an amazing boxer who went from being just another guy on the block to being the boxer every other wants to get in the ring with. Over the years, we have … Continue reading Top 5 Nigerians In Sport (April 2018)
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Carabao Cup: Iwobi In Late Action As City Defeat Arsenal To Claim The Trophy
April 19, 2022
Arsenal fans would have hoped for more fight from their team as Manchester City made a clean sweep against the Gunners. Pep Guardiola’s men left Wenger’s men in the dust as they defeated them 3-0 in the Carabao Cup final at the Wembley Stadium on Sunday, taking home a well-deserved trophy; their fifth so far, … Continue reading Carabao Cup: Iwobi In Late Action As City Defeat Arsenal To Claim The Trophy
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Nike Unveils Super Eagles Kit For Russia 2018
April 19, 2022
Sportswear giant Nike, on Wednesday, unveiled the new Super Eagles Kit for the 2018 World Cup run scheduled to begin in June. Little wonder, after a proposed design for the Super Eagles, went viral last year, Nike was under pressure to outdo themselves on this one. In search of ideas and combination for the perfect … Continue reading Nike Unveils Super Eagles Kit For Russia 2018
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Victor Moses Voted As Avance Media’s 2017 Most Influential Young Nigerian
April 19, 2022
Nigerian Professional Footballer and Chelsea FC skipper, Victor Moses has been voted as the 2017 Most Influential Young Nigerian. He won the voting in one of the most credible annual ranking polls organized by an international reputed rating establishment, Avance Media. The poll had participation from over 90 countries. He took over from Actress Funke Akindele, … Continue reading Victor Moses Voted As Avance Media’s 2017 Most Influential Young Nigerian
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Iwobi Benched as Arsenal Settle For Draw
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian International and Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi, was an unused substitute for Arsenal in Sunday’s premier league game, against Southampton in St. Mary’s Stadium, England. For the second successive week, Arsenal has had their defence penetrated with little stress in the starting minutes of the match. Though rescued by Oliver Giroud with a sleight of … Continue reading Iwobi Benched as Arsenal Settle For Draw
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Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho Make 100 Most Expensive U-21 Players in Europe
April 19, 2022
It’s no fairy tale that Nigerians and players of Nigerian descent are doing extraordinarily well in international league competitions. Especially in the European leagues, young Nigerians have made their mark graduating from second-class squads to being amongst the first choice players of their clubs. Super Eagles star forwards, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi have been … Continue reading Iwobi, Ndidi, Iheanacho Make 100 Most Expensive U-21 Players in Europe
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