Everton have signed forward Alex Iwobi from Arsenal on a five-year deal for a fee that could rise to £34m. Iwobi came through the ranks at the Gunners, scoring 15 goals in 149 games. The Nigeria forward is Marco Silva‘s seventh summer signing. “Alex was one of our main targets…
Nigerian playmaker Alex Iwobi is in a confident mood ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations third-place match against Tunisia at Al-Salam Stadium on Wednesday. The Super Eagles lost to a last-gasp free-kick from Riyad Mahrez last Sunday to end their hopes of taking home the continental diadem. The Arsenal…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles are advancing into the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thanks to a dramatic late William Troost-Ekong winner against South Africa. Samuel Chukwueze hit the opener as he controlled Alex Iwobi‘s cross, before scoring at the second attempt. Bongani Zungu equalised with a header initially ruled out for…
Madagascar produced the shock of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as they beat three-time winners Nigeria 2-0. The Indian Ocean islanders have been the surprise package on their Afcon debut, claiming four points from their first two games in Egypt. And Lalaina Nomenjanahary stunned Nigeria by pouncing on…
Eden Hazard scored two goals and made another to help Chelsea thump London rivals Arsenal in Baku and win the Europa League. Victory gave Blues boss Maurizio Sarri the first trophy of his managerial career and ensured the Gunners will miss out on next season’s Champions League. With only about…
Arsenal manager Unai Emery says he has “confidence” his side can overturn Rennes’ 3-1 lead at Emirates Stadium in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. Alex Iwobi‘s early cross-shot had put Arsenal in front but they lost control of the game after Sokratis Papastathopoulos‘ dismissal for a…
