Joebie:
Ifeanyi Ubah FC has been unbeaten in seven straight matches. The only club in the NPFL to achieve that feat.

TheSuperNerd:
Well Sir, The work permit rule has many facets now and already we know he won't get in thru the international games requirements route. So his transfer fee route, league involvement with former club route and more will come into play. This is his second full season in Europe and he was involved in more than 50% of Eupen's games and finished as one of the top 2 scorers in a decent league like Belgium.... so all these will contribute to the points system the English FA and permit home office will use to access the Onyekuru deal.

It is kinda not straightforward really as Onyekuru is not an EEA-player or is he? But his chances of a work permit are kinda bright... But I hope this Arsenal talk is not just talks....

joseph1013:

Interesting. Thanks

AIG07:
as interesting and mouth watering this news is. The wenger factor is enough to discourage one. The probability of wenger signing him is 1/2.

OMANBALA1:


In the current league or in the history of Nigerian league?

maidaboi:
I am happy our players played well this week end sir tbaba1234 whats up with a'aron samuel

BascoVanVeli:
Why not Inter Millan for Iheanacho? I think he needs a big striker in front of him and Icardi is one of the best there is right now. IMO now is the time to pursue being a SS. Plus Inter is a huge club who lost their way but right now have the funds to compete.

safarigirl:
did Inter qualify for any European competition? Are they even looking to buy him?

He can only consider offers from interested clubs

Ndidi Wilfred @Ndidi25 Follow
The good thing is we are safe, looking forward to next season. Over 58 games in all competitions in 2016/2017 for me. #itcanonlybeGod 7:23 PM - 21 May 2017

joseph1013:
Interesting. Thanks

"I have not yet decided [my future] as I wanted to wait until the end of the playoffs" , he was quoted as saying by Belgian outlet Sporza .

"Hopefully I can confirm within one or two weeks where my future lies.

"I've always dreamed of the Premier Leage, but anything is possible - Belgium, Germany or England."

OMANBALA1:


In the current league or in the history of Nigerian league?

BascoVanVeli:
Sunshine fans go haywire in the aftermath of home loss to Lobi Stars


Dami Ugbane, KweséESPN

Violence reared its ugly head once again on the opening weekend of the Nigeria Professional Football League when Sunshine Stars fans lost their cool in Akure, following their 1-0 loss to Lobi Stars.

Former Sunshine player Kingsley Eduwo's 15th minute goal stunned the hosts at the Akure Township Stadium.

Trouble started when Sunshine Stars' goal was disallowed deep into stoppage time after the first assistant referee raised his flag.

Perhaps not taking kindly to a losing start to the second round of the league on home turf, the fans began to haul objects at the match officials from the popular side of the stadium, a situation which forced the game to be held-up for a few minutes.

However, full-blown violence was unleashed at the conclusion of the match. Security personnel fired teargas to disperse the irate fans who thronged onto the pitch to attack the match officials.

BascoVanVeli:
Ahmed Musa to open N500m sports complex in Kano


Colin Udoh, KweséESPN

Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa will open a sports complex estimated to be worth about N500 million in Kano next month.

The facility, which has two five-a-side pitches, a gymnasium, lounge, restaurant and a large multipurpose events hall, will be officially opened to the public on June 15

"People like football in Kano and they pay money to train in different places so I thought it would be good to have a standard place where all these people could have a good place to train, play football and relax too," Musa told KweséESPN.

"They like playing in the night too so this will be a good comfortable place to play football under floodlights and also to rest," he said.

Musa, who began his professional football career with hometown club Kano Pillars, remains a favourite among the fans in the ancient city.

do4luv14:


WENGER indeed, I won't be surprised if he under prize him, or even offering a trail, cos dats what he knows how to do best

TheGoodJoe:


I am talking about Onyekuru using weights to bulk himself. If it comes to natural build, I can understand but he needs to maintain a lightweight. A good example is Ryan Giggs. He maintained a light frame through his career.

tbaba1234:
Is Arsenal the right move for Onyekuru?

I don't think so, Onyekuru has thrived in a system that allows him to come inside as much as he wants. He has also been the main man for Eupen. At Arsenal, he will not be the main man and could easily be a bench warmer. He should make his name with a mid-table team first.

TheSuperNerd:
Who was Africa's top breakout Premier League star?
By Ed Dove, KweséESPN



Various African players stood out during an engrossing Premier League campaign, but which of the continent's stars surpassed expectations and who overachieved?

In this feature, KweséESPN 's Ed Dove reviews the season that was, and picks out three breakout African stars of the season.

Wilfred Ndidi was hardly a household name when he was signed by Leicester City during the January transfer window.

Indeed, the 20-year-old only had less than two years of professional experience under his belt -- in the Belgian top flight -- and it was a significant gamble to throw him into the reigning champions' unexpected relegation battle.

However, Leicester's title success was built upon savvy and shrewd recruitment, and while Ndidi -- at £17 million -- was hardly a bargain basement addition, he proved to be another coup for the Foxes.

The youngster immediately offered the kind of midfield presence that Daniel Amartey and Nampalys Mendy had struggled to provide following N'Golo Kante's exit, and while he struggled on his Premier League debut against Chelsea, he thrived thereafter.

Ndidi scored in the FA Cup draw with Derby County and league triumphs over Stoke City and Watford as Craig Shakespeare's side pulled away from the drop, while he was the East Midlanders' outstanding player in a 1-0 win at West Bromwich Albion in late April.


The Nigeria national team look to have a gem on their hands, while the former Genk man has the potential to be Claudio Ranieri's final glistening contribution to his magical spell at the King Power Stadium.


Wilfried Zaha: Even before this season, there were few doubts about Zaha's technical prowess and ability to impress with the ball at his feet. Indeed, Sir Alex Ferguson had seen his talent as a precocious teenager at Crystal Palace and taken him to Manchester United in 2013.

That move ultimately proved to be premature for the Abidjan-born winger, who only managed two league outings during his two-year spell at Old Trafford.

In subsequent seasons, Zaha has shown flashes of excellence, but United will hardly have been ruing their decision to send him back to Palace in 2015.

That might have all changed this season!

After making a combined nine decisive contributions (goals or assists) in his previous 65 outings with the Eagles, Zaha made 16 in his 35 appearances this season -- seven goals and nine assists.
Despite the Londonders' struggles under Alan Pardew and their initial tricky months under Sam Allardyce, Zaha's consistency and invention shone through.

He's proved the doubters wrong, launched an international career with Ivory Coast, and it would be little surprise if the big boys came calling again this summer.


Victor Moses: Having been with Chelsea since 2012, 26-year-old Moses may appear to be a strange pick for a breakout star of the season.

However, no one predicted the significant rise in stature the Nigerian would enjoy this term after not only clinging onto his spot at Stamford Bridge, but actually establishing him as a key man in Antonio Conte's vibrant new side.

The wideman came into this campaign -- it's easy to forget -- on the back of mixed loan spells with Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United, but was kept on board by the incoming Italian manager, who clearly saw something that his predecessors missed.
Even more remarkable was that when Moses did break into the Blues' starting XI, it wasn't as a forward or a winger, but as a wing-back, with the West African adapting flawlessly to an unfamiliar role in order to fulfil a role in Conte's 3-4-3 formation.

Few can doubt the former Wigan Athletic man's contribution after he ended the year with 29 starts and became the third Nigerian to win the top flight.


Source: http://kwese.espn.com/football/blog/football-africa/80/post/3131976/who-was-africas-top-breakout-premier-league-star

Icon4s:

Ryan Gigs?

That your example no work o.

We know that blacks especially sports men typically bulk up with muscles more than the whites.

Give me an example of a black man that maintained a light frame all through his career.

tbaba1234:
Is Arsenal the right move for Onyekuru?

I don't think so, Onyekuru has thrived in a system that allows him to come inside as much as he wants. He has also been the main man for Eupen. At Arsenal, he will not be the main man and could easily be a bench warmer. He should make his name with a mid-table team first.