Noni Madueke

UECL: Sancho inspires Chelsea to victory over Legia Warsaw in quarter-final first leg

UECL: Sancho inspires Chelsea to victory over Legia Warsaw in quarter-final first leg

Jadon Sancho provided two assists as Chelsea defeated Legia Warsaw 3-0 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The first half at the Polish Army Stadium was a cagey affair with the Blues having just two shots and an xG of 0.51 despite having 76% of ball possession. The game came alive in the second half with Chelsea captain...

Madueke disappointed with Chelsea defeat to Manchester City

Madueke disappointed with Chelsea defeat to Manchester City

Noni Madueke has expressed his disappointment with Chelsea’s 3-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester City on Saturday, Afrosport reports. The England winger of Nigerian heritage put the Blues in front after three minutes following an error from new-singing Abdukodir Khusanov. Chelsea were however unable to stamp their authority at the Etihad Stadium with Josko Gvardiol, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden netting to hand City the three...

Chelsea boss Maresca responds to public criticism of Madueke

Chelsea boss Maresca responds to public criticism of Madueke

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca says Noni Madueke has been improving after coming out publicly to criticise the former PSV Eindhoven winger, Afrosport reports. The 22-year-old Englishman of Nigerian heritage scored only his season goal of the season in the 5-1 midweek win at Southampton but Maresca was not satisfied with his overall form which reflected in training. The Italian tactician stated that he has spoken...

Bellingham, Rashford out as Madueke & Mainoo make England Nations League squad

Bellingham, Rashford out as Madueke & Mainoo make England Nations League squad

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford are missing as England’s interim manager Lee Carsley has handed first-time call-ups to the quartet of Noni Madueke, Angel Gomes, Morgan Gibbs-White, and Tino Livramento ahead of their upcoming international window. Bellingham, out with a leg injury, and Rashford, who has played in both United’s Premier League matches this season, have been excluded from the...

Iheanacho targets success with Nigerian teammate Ejuke at Sevilla

Madueke impact not enough as Chelsea suffer pre-season defeat to Man City

Noni Madueke scored and provided an assist as Chelsea suffered a 4-2 pre-season loss to Manchester City on Saturday night. The English winger of Nigerian heritage was on target in the Blues' previous 3-0 win over Mexican giants Club America, netting the final goal in the 79th minute. Enzo Maresca's men however had no answer to the Citizens in Columbus, with last season's Premier League top...