LAGOS OCTOBER 8TH (NEWSRANGERS)-The French tactician’s connection to his former team prevented him from getting a job in England’s top flight. Arsene Wenger has revealed he turned down a number of offers to coach in the Premier League because of his bond with Arsenal. The 69-year-old has stayed away from management since leaving the Gunners…
LAGOS SEPTEMBER 5TH (NEWSRANGERS)-He arrived on deadline day, but Super Eagles star, Alex Iwobi is already making an impression at Everton and has been nominated for an award. The Nigerian international joined the Toffees from Arsenal for 40m pounds on deadline day and has settled in well at the club. After missing the club’s first…
LAGOS AUGUST 15TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Nwankwo Kanu has pledged to keep supporting the growth of grassroots sports development in Nigeria. The African football great was appointed as Senior Special Assistant on sports matters to Imo State Governor Chukwuemeka Ihedioha. This role will see the two-time African Footballer of the Year advise Ihedioha on sports-related issues in his…
LAGOS AUGUST 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Former Super Eagles star Nwankwo Kanu has reacted to Alex Iwobi’s moe from Arsenal to Everton. The Toffees signed the Nigerian international on deadline day after they agreed a reported fee 35m pounds with Arsenal. The 23-year-old signed a five year deal with the club and was their seventh signing of what…
LAGOS AUGUST 9TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Everton have signed forward, Alex Iwobi, from Arsenal on a five-year deal worth up to £34m. Iwobi came through the ranks at the Gunners, playing 149 times and scoring 15 goals. The Nigeria forward is Marco Silva’s seventh summer signing. Iwobi joins fellow new arrivals goalkeeper Jonas Lossl, defender Djibril Sidibe, midfielders…
LAGOS JUY 22ND (NEWSRANGERS)-Alex Iwobi has dismissed reports linking him with an Arsenal exit by claiming he wants the Gunners to sign ‘world-class’ players. Arsenal have been heavily linked with Wilfried Zaha this summer but they are yet to meet Crystal Palace’s valuation of the Ivorian talisman. In contrast, the Nigeria international told Goal during…
LAGOS JULY 21ST (NEWSRANGERS)-Arsenal wide-man Alex Iwobi claims he may be forced to quit the club if they fulfill their ambition of signing Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. The Gunners have made no secret of their desire to sign the 26-year-old Ivory Coast international and have already had a bid of around £40 million ($50m)…
LAGOS JUNE 28TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Premier League clubs, Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester City as well as Spanish La Liga outfit, Levante observed the proceedings at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday and had gone on to hail the input of their Super Eagles stars in the victory. Kenneth Omeruo’s late header off a corner kick from Moses Simon ultimately…