Archives Tag: Sone Aluko
Transfer: Reading F.C. Signs Nigerian International Sone Aluko
April 19, 2022
After an approximate one year run with Fulham, 28-year-old Nigerian, Sone Aluko who was a forward at Craven Cottage has moved to Madejski Stadium. Aluko was signed by Reading F.C. on a four-year contract, in a deal worth about £7.5m, which is believed to be a record sum for the team. He started out with Birmingham … Continue reading Transfer: Reading F.C. Signs Nigerian International Sone Aluko
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Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup
April 19, 2022
The English FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world, dating back to the 1871–72 season. Since its inception, only four Nigerian players have been fortunate to have lifted the prestigious cup. John Mikel Obi leads the pack with four FA Cup winner’s medal which he won with Chelsea in 2006/2007, 2008/2009, 2009/2010 … Continue reading Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup
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Aluko Out Till January
April 19, 2022
Sone Aluko has been ruled out until January with torn Achilles. The Nigerian international picked up the injury during the warm up to an English Premier League fixture against Sunderland last week. This is the second time Aluko has been sidelined with Achilles injury in a year. He missed second half of last season after … Continue reading Aluko Out Till January
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Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
LiverPool 4-1 West Brom Victor Anichebe played all 90 minutes for West Brom. Victor Moses played no part as he watched the game from the bench. Luis Suarez got a hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge scored a deft chip to give Moses and his teammates the win. Norwich 0-0 Cardiff Osaze Odewingie started for the … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League
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Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
Newcastle 2 – 2 Liverpool The Ameobi brothers were on the bench against Liverpool on Saturday as the home side fought to a 2 – all draw with the Merseyside club. Sammy was thrown into the game in the 78th minute but Shola was unused. Victor Moses played all 90 minutes but Jordan Ibe didn’t … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League
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Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
SUNDERLAND 1-3 LIVERPOOL Victor Moses made the Liverpool lineup for Luis Suarez return to action in the league after serving his 10-game suspension for biting Chelsea defender, Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield towards the end of last season. The Uruguayan grabbed the headlines when he scored a brace to give his side a well deserved win … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League
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Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham John Mikel Obi grabbed the headlines on Saturday when he scored his first goal in 158 games to seal a derby win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder had never scored in the Premier League prior to last Saturday’s game and he reacted to a corner to become an unlikely … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League
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After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi surprised everybody when he led Joseph Yobo and co to the African Cup of Nations title a few weeks ago. Prior to the tournament, nobody gave “The Big Boss” and his boys, a chance of qualifying from their group C that consisted of 2012 Champions, Zambia; Burkina … Continue reading After AFCON: Fresh Blood adds steel to the Super Eagles National Team
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