Archives Tag: England
RUSSIA 2018: England To Play Eagles in Wembley
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles will face another international team in preparations for their world cup appearance in June. The English Football Association has confirmed the friendly against Nigeria in Wembley, and have stated the importance of the friendly in preparing the English team for the tournament. The Super Eagles will be one of two opponents for England, … Continue reading RUSSIA 2018: England To Play Eagles in Wembley
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Nigeria and England Jostle for Iwobi
April 19, 2022
Nigeria and England are prepared to jostle for the services of Arsenal youngster Alex Iwobi. Iwobi, who is Austin Jay Jay Okocha’s nephew, was born in Lagos and is eligible to represent both countries. The Arsenal U-21 captain has previously represented England at U16, U17 and U18 levels, but is also qualified to play for … Continue reading Nigeria and England Jostle for Iwobi
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England Releases World Cup Numbers
April 19, 2022
The England team have released their World Cup squad numbers for the mundial in Brazil this summer. Senior players such as Captain Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney retain their number 4 and 10 respectively. Assistant captain, Frank Lampard has been handed the number 8 shirt whilst Joe Hart will be number 1 for … Continue reading England Releases World Cup Numbers
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Victor Moses Is All For Chelsea!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. On Friday, Chelsea signed Nigerian International, Victor Moses from Lanchashire side, Wigan Athletic for 9million pounds. Moses has always been courted by the London side and the management of Chelsea admitted Moses’ scintillating display against them prompted them in upping their bid for the winger. Moses passed his medical alongside fellow new … Continue reading Victor Moses Is All For Chelsea!
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Top Nigerian Players To Watch Out For This Season
April 19, 2022
From the lips of Nigerian citizens on the street to the finely tuned football pitches in England, the 2012/2013 English Premier league will hold center stage as it commenced on Saturday, 18th of August, 2012.
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West Brom Manager Rejects Bid On Odemwingie!
April 19, 2022
New West Brom manager, Steve Clarke has rebuffed rumours that the club is willing and looking to cash in on the Nigerian International, Osaze Odemwingie.
Osaze is one of the key players at the Hawthorns following his move from Locomotiv Moscow in 2010. He suffered a torrid time in the Russian capital but has since found his feet in England.
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Moses Bound to Rescue Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor So many plaudits have been heaped on the talent of Wigan Athletic’s exciting winger, Victor Moses but ‘a lifeguard’ is not one of the names mentioned. Nigerian football faces one of its most draught moments in its entire history and fresh mercenaries are being assembled to put an end to it. … Continue reading Moses Bound to Rescue Nigeria
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