Archives Tag: EPL
Nigerian-Eligible Carney Chukwuemeka Thrilled By EPL Debut
April 19, 2022
Nigerian-eligible Aston Villa player, Carney Chukwuemeka, has expressed his excitement about making his English Premier League debut for the senior team of Aston Villa. Read more about Sports Chukwuemeka made his senior debut for Dean Smith’s men as an 88th-minute substitute for Marvelous Nakamba, in a thrilling 2-1 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night, … Continue reading Nigerian-Eligible Carney Chukwuemeka Thrilled By EPL Debut
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Kelechi Iheanacho Named EPL Player Of The Month
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has won the English Premier League Player of the Month award for the month of March 2021. The Leicester City star scored a total of 5 goals in three outings for the Foxes in March ahead of the international break. Read more about Arts Iheanacho joined the … Continue reading Kelechi Iheanacho Named EPL Player Of The Month
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Kelechi Iheanacho has made it a consistent manner to be the talk of weekends. The Leicester City of England star has been in blistering form these past few weeks. In the much anticipated English FA Cup quarterfinal clash against Manchester United, the self-acclaimed ”senior man” bagged a brace and assisted a goal in Leicester’s … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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Nigerians In Sports: Rodgers Hails Iheanacho For Vital Goal In Leicester’s Victory
April 19, 2022
Nigerian international, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been hailed by his Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, for finding the back of the net in the English Premier League (EPL) after a 14-game goalless run. Iheanacho ended his goal drought in the EPL on Wednesday night, February 3, 2021, after gifting Leicester City the lead in a … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Rodgers Hails Iheanacho For Vital Goal In Leicester’s Victory
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Nigerians In Sports: Ndidi Excited With First Goal For Leicester Since 2019
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leicester City of England star, Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his delight at having to score in his club’s 2-0 victory over Chelsea in the English Premier League on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Ndidi, however, has opined that the Foxes have a lot to improve on despite an impressive win … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ndidi Excited With First Goal For Leicester Since 2019
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Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Alex Iwobi, scored his first league goal in 15 months for his English Premier League club, Everton FC, on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Molineux Stadium against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more about Sports Iwobi who has been a prominent feature for the Carlo Ancelotti led side, grabbed his … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Alex Iwobi Scores First EPL Goal In 15 Months
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Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award
April 19, 2022
Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, has been nominated for Goal of the Season award for the Foxes. An official statement on Leicester City’s verified Twitter handle today, July 22, 2020, saw 12 goals nominated for the award with the Nigerian’s brilliant goal against Brentford in the … Continue reading Iheanacho Nominated For Goal Of The Season Award
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Balogun Seals Permanent Move To Wigan
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria defender, Leon Balogun, has completed a permanent move to English Championship side, Wigan Athletics, from English Premier League side, Brighton & Hove Albion. This information was revealed by the Seagulls (Brighton) as the 2019/2020 nears completion. Balogun’s new contract will see him stay with the Latics until the end of … Continue reading Balogun Seals Permanent Move To Wigan
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We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer
April 19, 2022
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has expressed his belief in Odion Ighalo with high hopes that the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker will continue with his impressive form for the English Premier League giants as they restart their quest for a Champions League ticket. The Nigerian striker who turned 31 on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, has proved … Continue reading We’re Delighted Odion Is Staying With Us: Solskjaer
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Leon Balogun On His Lack Of Game Time At Brighton
April 19, 2022
When the Nigerian international left German side Mainz 05 to join Brighton on a free transfer, we had thought that the move would ensure he gets playing time with the Seagull, which will go a long way in cementing his place in the national team. Unfortunately for Leon Balogun, the chemistry between Shane Duffy and … Continue reading Leon Balogun On His Lack Of Game Time At Brighton
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Man Utd Extends Ighalo’s Loan Deal
April 19, 2022
Odion Ighalo and Manchester United can now breathe easy after weeks of uncertainty regarding the fate of the on-loan Shanghai Shenhua striker in Manchester. This comes after both clubs agreed to extend the Nigerian striker’s loan stint with the English Premier League giants until January 2021. What makes it all good is the agreement in … Continue reading Man Utd Extends Ighalo’s Loan Deal
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Nigerians In Sports: Kanu Urges Ighalo To Rescind International Retirement
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s football king, Nwankwo Kanu, has urged Manchester United’s Odion Ighalo to rescind his decision of retiring from the Super Eagles, and help the Super Eagles attain greater heights. Ighalo ended his affairs on national colours after the 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt where he emerged as the tournament’s highest goal scorer, a … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Kanu Urges Ighalo To Rescind International Retirement
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Ndidi Nears Injury Return
April 19, 2022
Leicester City FC of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, is set to undergo a late fitness test ahead of Friday night’s (February 28, 2020) Premier League tie against Norwich City. Leicester City’s manager, Brendan Rodgers, revealed that the Nigerian has resumed training with the rest of his teammates and is close to returning to full action. … Continue reading Ndidi Nears Injury Return
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Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, on Monday, February 17, 2020, made history as he became the 200th footballer to feature for Manchester United Football Club of England, and the first Nigerian to wear the colour of the Red Devils. Read more about Odion Ighalo The 2019 AFCON highest goal scorer made his debut against West London … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Ighalo Makes History In Manchester United Debut
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Ighalo Delighted With United Move
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo, has expressed his excitement at joining Manchester United. The Nigerian completed a loan switch from his Chinese Club, Shanghai Shenhua to United, and has fulfilled his lifelong dream of playing for the English side. Ighalo’s deal with the Red Devils will expire after six months without an option to … Continue reading Ighalo Delighted With United Move
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