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Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2017 0

Mikel back in action for Tianjin Teda John Obi Mikel has put his injury woes behind him by making a successful return to first team action for Chinese club Tianjin Teda. The Super Eagles midfielder played the full 90 minutes of Tianjin’s 2-0 loss at home to Hebei CFFC on Monday afternoon. It

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OFFICIAL: Dayo Ojo signs four-year deal with Al-Merrikh SC

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2016 0

Dayo Ojo has agreed a four-year deal with Al-Merrikh SC, joining the Sudanese side from Sunshine Stars for an undisclosed fee. The pint-sized midfielder was said to be on the radar of several clubs, but the 16-time Sudanese champions were able to capture him to bolster their squad. And Ojo said he is pleased to […]

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‘I have no regret going to the Olympics’ – Obi Mikel John Obi Mikel

Ihesiulo Grace 14 November 2016 0

John Obi Mikel has insisted that he has no regrets over his decision to play at the 2016 Olympics stage in Rio. The Chelsea midfielder captained Samson Siasia’s men to win the bronze medal in the championship, and has since been left out of Antonio Conte’s squad on return to the Stamford Bridge. Despite the […]

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Rafa’s revolution: How Benitez has turned Newcastle United from deadbeats to dreamers

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2016 0

The Magpies are riding high on league and cup optimism all thanks to the Spaniard’s unexpected decision to stay Rafa Benitez faced an extremely difficult decision at the end of last season. He’d signed a three-year contract at Newcastle United with 10 games left in 2015-16, but a break clause allowed him to leave in […]

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The NPFL is growing fast and steadily, says El-Kanemi’s Erimuya

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2016 0

The defender is impressed with the improvements in the Nigerian top flight Elkanemi Warriors defender Lucky Erimuya has praised the League Management Company for organising a hitch free 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. He thanked Shehu Dikko led LMC for their numerous innovations which was instrumental to the rise of the top tier division. […]

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Where now for Super Eagles heroes after international break?

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2016 0

As they return to their clubs, what can Nigeria’s best performers in Ndola take back with them? Following an exciting, exacting 2-1 win in Ndola over Zambia, morale in the Nigeria camp could not be higher. Next up is the visit of Africa’s top-ranked team Algeria, and a win against the manager-less Fennecs  would set […]

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EMMANUEL EMENIKE’S PERFORMANCE WAS UNDERWHELMING

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

Emmanuel Emenike delivered an underwhelming showing up top for Fenerbahce as they were held 1-1 by Aminu Umar’s Osmanlispor in Super Lig action on Sunday. The hosts took the lead through Papa Alioune Ndiaye in the ninth minute, and while Fener responded through Robin van Persie, they were unable to push on and grab all […]

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IHEANACHO TASTED DEFEATED ON SUNDAY

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

While Arsenal and Iwobi got away with three points despite an underwhelming performance, Manchester City were not as fortunate. They were outclassed by Tottenham Hotspur, falling to their first defeat of the season, and while Pep Guardiola turned to Kelechi Iheanacho in the 66th minute—as a replacement for Jesus Navas—he was unable to help the […]

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IHEANACHO TASTED DEFEAT ON SUNDAY

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

While Arsenal and Iwobi got away with three points despite an underwhelming performance, Manchester City were not as fortunate. They were outclassed by Tottenham Hotspur, falling to their first defeat of the season, and while Pep Guardiola turned to Kelechi Iheanacho in the 66th minute—as a replacement for Jesus Navas—he was unable to help the […]

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SONE ALUKO MISSES A PENALTY

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

Sone Aluko missed a late penalty as Queens Park Rangers won 2-1 away at their West London rivals Fulham in the Championship. The Nigeria forward had a chance to rescue a point for the Cottagers at the death after Idrissa Sylla had hit an 87th-minute strike following earlier goals from Conor Washington and Tim Ream […]

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CHECK OUT ISAAC SUCCESS PERFORMANCE

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

Odion Ighalo was criticised for a lacklustre showing, but Isaac Success came off the bench to score his first Premier League goal as Watford salvaged a point in a 2-2 home draw with Bournemouth. The Nigerian starlet has taken his time to adapt to life in the Premier League, but after emerging as the hero […]

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TAMMY ABRAHAM IS ON FIRE

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

Chelsea starlet Tammy Abraham just can’t stop scoring at the moment, and the on-loan forward bagged his eleventh goal of the season as Bristol City beat Nottingham Forest 2-1 at home. The Nigerian wonderkid equalised for the Robins in the 65th minute after Greek forward Apostolos Vellios had opened the scoring for visitors Forest in […]

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THE RETURN OF ENYEAMA

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2016 0

  Vincent Enyeama kept a clean sheet as LOSC Lille dispatched Nancy 1-0 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, ending a miserable run to claim a valuable win in a decisive six-pointer. The Nigerian stalwart had been on the receiving end of some negative remarks having conceded 14 goals since the beginning of the season, but […]

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Alex Iwobi is a mixture of JayJay and Edgar Davids – Ozil

Ihesiulo Grace 30 September 2016 0

The midfielder has hailed his team-mate and urged him to keep up his performance to improve his game Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has hailed team-mate Alex Iwobi as a mixture of ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha and Edgar Davids. The Nigeria international has cemented his place in Arsene Wenger’s squad thanks to his impressive showings, most notably […]

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I SEE JOHN MIKEL OBI AS A ROLE MODEL SAYS GRANADA YOUNGSTER UCHE AGBO

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2016 0

The promising defender has singled out the Chelsea midfielder as an example to follow, and is determined to become a key Super Eagles’ member. Granada youngster Uche Agbo has revealed that he sees John Obi Mikel as a role model, and claims he has learnt a lot from the Chelsea midfielder. The defender, 20, who […]

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I WANT TO WIN PREMIER LEAGUE- ALEX IWOBI

Ihesiulo Grace 28 September 2016 0

The 20-year-old has been impressive this season and he hopes to start picking up titles with the Gunners Nigeria international Alex Iwobi has reiterated his desire to win the English Premier League title with Arsenal. The Gunners’ last success in the English topflight came in the 2003-04 season when they went undefeated, and the youngster […]

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Obi on Genoa's Radar

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

Inter Milan attacking midfielder Joel Chukwuma Obi is on Genoa’s radar for next season, according to reports in Italy. The Nigerian international is down in the pecking order at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza and Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is keen to offload him to ease the wage bill. And speculation is mounting on Obi’s […]

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Mikel Plays down Southampton Link

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

The report alleging that John Obi Mikel will form part of the deal that will see Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin move to Stamford Bridge in the summer are wide of the mark. The Nigeria international has been heavily tipped to leave Chelsea in the last few seasons, with the likes of Monaco, Inter Milan, Galatasaray and […]

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Kehinde Fires Hat-Trick in Israel

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

Hapoel Afula hitman Olanrewaju Kehinde was the hero of his Israeli second division club as they beat Maccabi Yavne 4-2 in a promotion play-off game over the weekend. Kehinde has scored 16 goals during the regular season. He has now scored 19 goals in the league thus far. Hapoel Afula are fourth on the promotion […]

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Martins Wonder Goal Wins Award

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2015 0

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins has won the AT&T MLS Goal of Week 7 of the Major League Soccer (MLS). His wonder goal in Seattle Sounders 3-1 win over Colorado Rapids on Saturday in Commerce City was picked ahead of other contenders with close to 70% of the total vote cast by the fans. The former […]