Archives Tag: Wilfred Ndidi
Super Eagles Drop In FIFA Rankings
April 19, 2022
Nigerian senior men’s national football team, the Super Eagles, dropped two places in the latest FIFA football rankings released on Thursday, August 12, 2021. The Nigerian side also dropped from the 3rd to 5th spot in the African football rankings. Nigeria’s latest position in world football is hardly surprising as a string of defeats in … Continue reading Super Eagles Drop In FIFA Rankings
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Weekend Sports Roundup: NPFL
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) giants, Kano Pillars, moved to the top of the Nigerian league on Sunday, May 23, 2021, after securing a vital 1-1 away draw against Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Read more about Sports A 26th-minute strike from Rabiu Ali gifted the visitors the lead, but it will … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: NPFL
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi were the talk of the weekend after winning the English FA Cup with Leicester City on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Read more about Sports A 63rd-minute strike from Tielemans was all Leicester needed to claim a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium. Iheanacho … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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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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Super Eagles: Ndidi Ruled Out Of October Friendlies
April 19, 2022
Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has pulled out of the Super Eagles October fixtures against Ivory Coast and Tunisia due to a groin injury he sustained during Leicester City’s 4-2 victory over Burnley in the English Premier League. The Foxes boss, Brendan Rodgers, in a tweet confirmed that Ndidi might be sidelined for six to … Continue reading Super Eagles: Ndidi Ruled Out Of October Friendlies
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Ndidi Sets EPL Record
April 19, 2022
Despite missing out on the chance to feature in the UEFA Champions League next season with Leicester City after finishing 5th on the English Premier League table, Wilfred Ndidi would surely be proud of his personal achievement in the just concluded 2019/2020 season. Ndidi who was on for the entire duration of Sunday’s (July 26, … Continue reading Ndidi Sets EPL Record
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Ndidi Set For EPL Return
April 19, 2022
Leicester City FC of England and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has stated that he is geared up for the return of the 2019/2020 English Premier League season, insisting that despite the lockdown, himself and his teammates are in good physical shape to continue from where they paused. It will be recalled that the league … Continue reading Ndidi Set For EPL Return
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Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World
April 19, 2022
Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ranked the 10th most expensive defensive midfielder in the world. Information from the latest transfer market report suggests that the Leicester City FC of England midfielder who recorded the highest number of interceptions in the 2018/2019 English Premier League season sit 10th on the world’s most expensive defensive midfielders … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World
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2019 CAF Awards: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie Shortlisted for Awards
April 19, 2022
Nigerian football stars have been shortlisted for the preliminary list of players for the 2019 CAF African Player of the Year Award, which is slated to hold in Egypt by January 7, 2020. The trio of former Super Eagles striker, Odion Ighalo; Leicester City FC of England midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi; and Lille of France striker, … Continue reading 2019 CAF Awards: Ighalo, Ndidi, Osimhen, Oshoala, and Nnadozie Shortlisted for Awards
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Iwobi, Ndidi, Uzoho, and Ighalo Shortlisted for CAF Best XI 2019
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles midfielders, Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, alongside goalkeeper Francis Uzoho, and ex-international Odion Ighalo, have all been shortlisted for the 2019 CAF Best XI. Shanghai Shenhua of China striker, Ighalo, was impressive at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt where he scored five goals to emerge as the tournament’s top goal … Continue reading Iwobi, Ndidi, Uzoho, and Ighalo Shortlisted for CAF Best XI 2019
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Ndidi Scores As Leicester Thrash Newcastle 5-0
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi,capped a brilliant performance for Leicester City with a fine goal in their premier league encounter against Newcastle United on Sunday, September 29, 2019. The Nigerian was on from start to finish as the Blues saw off 10-man Newcastle to 5-0 at the King Power Stadium. Ndidi scored the … Continue reading Ndidi Scores As Leicester Thrash Newcastle 5-0
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Leicester City Boss Brendan Plans To Improve Ndidi’s Deep Midfield Role
April 19, 2022
Leicester City manager, Brendan Rodgers, has revealed plans to leverage on Wilfred Ndidi’s athleticism and skill on the ball, to improve the players deep midfield playing efficiency. The former Liverpool boss handed Ndidi the new role, and so far, the manager only has high praises for the Nigerian who is currently one of the best … Continue reading Leicester City Boss Brendan Plans To Improve Ndidi’s Deep Midfield Role
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Ndidi Reminds Me of Steven Gerrard
April 19, 2022
Leicester City gaffer, Brendan Rodgers, has likened Super Eagles star, Wilfred Ndidi, to adept holding midfielder, Steve Gerrard. The coach has so far been very pleased with how the Nigerian has handled his holding midfield role in the past weeks ,with precise tackles and impeccable ball control. The 22-year old was an unstoppable centre pivot … Continue reading Ndidi Reminds Me of Steven Gerrard
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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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