1. Iwobi Good To Replace Okocha, Moses Has No Chelsea Future, NFF Should Go For Lookman: Five Things Learned From Nigerian Players’ Performances
Nigerian players were in action over the weekend and Monday for their respective clubs and had mixed results.
These are some of the things learned from how things panned out in some of the top leagues in Europe from Nigeria’s perspective.
2. Sunday Oliseh salutes Iwobi’s performance against Leicester.
Former Super Eagles captain and coach Sunday Oliseh has praised the performance of Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi after his man of the match performance against Leicester City on Monday night at the Emirates Stadium.
3. Rohr Names The Player He Will Scout In Rangers Vs Kano Pillars Aiteo Cup Final
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will be in the stands when Kano Pillars tackle Enugu Rangers in the final of the Aiteo Cup on Wednesday, October 24.
The former Bayern Munich defender has said that he will run the rule over Kano Pillars striker Junior Lokosa with a view to a call-up to the Nigerian National Team.
4. Arsenal 3-1 Leicester: Iwobi wins Man-Of-The-Match Award
Super Eagles forward, Alex Iwobi was named the Man-of-the-match award for his brilliant performance in Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Leicester City in Monday’s Premier League match at the Emirates.
Iwobi, who was on from start to finish made a huge impact as his pace and skills caused the Leicester City players all sort of problems. The Nigerian international has managed just one goal in all competitions in the colours of the Gunners this season.
5. Omeruo Pleads With Chelsea : I Would Love To Play, Even If It’s Just One Game
Close to seven years after Kenneth Omeruo’s celebrated arrival at Chelsea, the Nigeria international has yet to make a competitive appearance for the Premier League powerhouse.
The former Sunshine Stars defender has been farmed out on loan to ADO Den Haag, Middlesbrough, Kasımpaşa, Alanyaspor and most recently Leganes despite being eligible for a UK work permit.