1. Iwobi Couldn’t Miss After Ozil’s Move – Gray

Footballlive.ng reports that Iwobi returned to scoring form after a poor run of form for club and country, but Gray is looking more at The Gunners’ star midfielder, Ozil for credit on the preceding move.

Prior to scoring in Saturday’s game against Burnley, Iwobi was without a goal in the English Premier League for more than four months, and Gray says he has Ozil to thank for turning the situation around.

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2. Eagles Striker Simy Nwankwo: Last Season Was The Best & Most Important Of My Career

Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo will forever remain grateful to Gernot Rohr for helping him fulfill his dreams of representing the Super Eagles and playing at the World Cup.
The lanky striker earned reviews for his performances at the tail end of the 2017-18 season, scoring 6 goals in eight matches, which caught the attention of Rohr but Crotone failed in their battle to beat the drop.

3. Nigerian Midfielder On The Radar Of Watford As Replacement For Everton Linked Doucoure

Watford are mulling over a move for Huddersfield Town’s Danish-born Nigerian midfielder Philip Billing ahead of the opening of the transfer window.
The Hornets will have to sign a replacement for Abdoulaye Doucoure if the Frenchman departs the Vic in the coming months, with Everton cited as a possible destination.

4. Villareal turn down Atletico offer for Nigerian striker

Villareal has turned down an offer from fellow spanish club, Atletico Madrid for Samuel Chukwueze.

According to Owngoalnigeria, Villareal’s newly appointed coach rejected a bid of about €40 million from Atletico, as he plans to hold on to the talented player.

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5. Genova Young Star Chooses To Represent Nigeria Over Spain

Genova FC right back Isaac Lolade Kehinde has revealed that he has pledged his international future to Nigeria ahead of Spain and will accept an invitation to train with the Golden Eaglets ahead of the 2019 Africa U17 Cup of Nations.
Born in Osogbo to Nigerian parents fifteen years ago, he has been living in Spain since he was a toddler but he’s more drawn to his country of birth.
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