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Iheanacho to Onuachu: Ranking Nigerian players in Premier League this season

Iheanacho to Onuachu: Ranking Nigerian players in Premier League this season

The 2022-23 Premier League season is nearing its climax with four matchdays to go. It is a season that has increased the competitiveness of the English top-flight, with the battle for the title, top four and survival from relegation yet to be decided, adding further to the unpredictability of the mentioned outcomes. Eight Nigerians have played a big part in this very intriguing campaign and Afrosport...

Iwobi makes honest admission in Everton draw

Iwobi makes honest admission in Everton draw

Alex Iwobi has admitted that Everton made costly errors in their 2-2 Premier League draw against Leicester City on Monday night. The Toffees took the lead through Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s penalty before Jamie Vardy and Caglar Soyuncu responded to give the Foxes a 2-1 lead. James Maddison could have made it 3-1 but he missed from the penalty spot. Iwobi stepped up to save Everton’s blushes when...

Zaha makes Crystal Palace return for West Ham game

African stars shine in seven-goal Premier League thriller

Five African players - Jordan Ayew, Wilfried Zaha, Jeffrey Schlupp, Eberechi Eze and Nayef Aguerd, where all on target as Crystal Palace defeated West Ham United 4-3 in an entertaining London derby in Saturday's Premier League early kick off. The Eagles' impressive start under Roy Hodgson came to an end in midweek when they lost 2-0 at Wolverhampton Wanderers while the Hammers surrendered an early lead...

Onyeka impresses in Brentford comeback win over Nottingham Forest

Onyeka impresses in Brentford comeback win over Nottingham Forest

Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka was in impressive form as Brentford came from behind to seal a 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. The combative midfielder replaced German midfielder Vitaly Janelt in the 72nd minute and proved a handful for Forest's players in the closing minutes of the encounter. https://twitter.com/BrentfordFC/status/1652342336469311495?t=-shJ04bfyHkecQq-ejo-HA&s=19 The 25-year-old won the free-kick that resulted in the Bees'...

Zaha makes Crystal Palace return for West Ham game

Zaha makes Crystal Palace return for West Ham game

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson confirmed that Wilfried Zaha is in contention for the Premier League match against London rivals West Ham United on Saturday. The 30-year-old Ivorian has been out of action with a groin injury since April 1 when the Eagles defeated Leicester City 2-1 - which began a resurgence under Hodgson’s interim watch after he took over from Patrick Vieira. Zaha has missed...