Archives Tag: Arsenal
Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nwankwo Kanu’s Hattrick Against Chelsea In 1999
April 19, 2022
Without a doubt, it is the dream of almost every aspiring Nigerian football player to make it to Europe and feature in the grandest stage of them all. However, there are Nigerian players whose past exploits in Europe opened Nigeria to the world as a country filled with football talents. One of such players … Continue reading Golden Moments In Nigerian Sports: Nwankwo Kanu’s Hattrick Against Chelsea In 1999
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Akpom Dumps England For Eagles
April 19, 2022
Former Arsenal player, Chuba Akpom, has pledged his international future to Nigeria, switching allegiance from his country of birth, England. Akpom, 23, who currently plays for Greek giants POAK, is eligible to feature in the green and white stripes Super Eagles jersey owing to the fact that he posses’ dual-nationality and has not featured for … Continue reading Akpom Dumps England For Eagles
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Nigerians In Sports: Nwakali Joins Huesca
April 19, 2022
Arsenal Football Club of England have announced the departure of Nigerian midfielder, Kelechi Nwakali. The 2015 FIFA Under 17 World Cup champion has joined Spanish Segunda B side, SD Huesca on a three-year contract. Nwakali joined Arsenal in 2016 after captaining the Nigerian U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, to victory at the cadet tournament where … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Nwakali Joins Huesca
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Alex Iwobi Becomes Most Expensive Nigerian Footballer After Completing Switch to Everton
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international, Alex Iwobi, is now Nigeria’s most expensive footballer after completing his move from Arsenal FC to Everton FC on English summer transfer deadline day, August 8, 2019. Iwobi’s move to the Toffees mean he has overtaken fellow compatriot, Kelechi Iheanacho, who was formerly Nigeria’s most expensive player after a €27.7 million move from … Continue reading Alex Iwobi Becomes Most Expensive Nigerian Footballer After Completing Switch to Everton
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Iwobi Not Threatened By Possible Zaha Signing
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles ace midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has stated that he is not threatened by the move by Arsenal to sign Crystal Palace forward, Wilfried Zaha. The Gunners have long been linked with a move to sign the Ivorian footballer all through the summer transfer window, but have failed to close on the deal for the … Continue reading Iwobi Not Threatened By Possible Zaha Signing
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Did You Know? Asisat Oshoala Dropped Out of School To Pursue A Career In Football
April 19, 2022
Asisat Lamina Oshoala is a Nigerian professional footballer on the books for Chinese side, Dalian Quanjian FC in the Chinese Women’s Super League. The forward was born on October 9, 1994 in Ikorodu, Lagos, where she picked up her love for football while watching Liverpool men’s team on television as a chid. Asisat was born … Continue reading Did You Know? Asisat Oshoala Dropped Out of School To Pursue A Career In Football
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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
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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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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“It’s About Time”: Moses Relishes First Season Goal
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles top gun, Victor Moses scored his first goal this season for Chelsea, in their 4-2 win against Brighton and Hove Albion, in the Premier League, last Saturday. Moses has looked to put in a goal since his last one for Chelsea last August, where Chelsea suffered a defeat to Arsenal for Community … Continue reading “It’s About Time”: Moses Relishes First Season Goal
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Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Moses, Iwobi Shoot Blanks
April 19, 2022
Some would definitely refer to the game as really disappointing, some others may see the outcome of the matchup as a ray of light in Arsenal’s dark tunnel. With 55% ball possession, 21 shots (six on target), and 10 corners, Chelsea could not dismiss determined Arsenal in the first-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on … Continue reading Carabao Cup Semi-Final: Moses, Iwobi Shoot Blanks
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Arsene Wenger Warns Iwobi
April 19, 2022
After a very disappointing 4-2 FA Cup loss to Nottingham Forest, it was revealed by a British newspaper, The Sun, that Iwobi had spent the night before the match at a party. The Super Eagles’ man was pictured and filmed dancing at a house party after 2.30am on Saturday before the Gunners were drummed out … Continue reading Arsene Wenger Warns Iwobi
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Guinness Unveil ‘Igwe’ Thierry Henry As Campaign Ambassador In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
Guinness Nigeria PLC on Sunday, unveiled Arsenal and France Hall of Famer, Thierry Henry as the ambassador for their ‘Made of Black’ campaign. The unveiling ceremony took place alongside a media briefing on Sunday at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos. During the events’ maiden edition on Sunday, Henry was taught how to cook … Continue reading Guinness Unveil ‘Igwe’ Thierry Henry As Campaign Ambassador In Nigeria
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Henry: I Learned Dribbling From Kanu
April 19, 2022
Speaking at his unveiling as the Guinness Nigeria PLC ambassador for the ‘Made of Black’ campaign, Thierry Henry described former Nigerian international, Nwankwo Kanu, as the most technically gifted African player he ever played with at Arsenal. The event which took place at the Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Sunday was a first … Continue reading Henry: I Learned Dribbling From Kanu
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