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  • Victor Moses notches assist

    Victor Moses notches assist

    •Iheanacho in action for 12 mins

    Super Eagles winger Victor Moses recorded his third assist of the season as West Ham extended their unbeaten run in the EPL to six matches following their 3 – 1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

    The Chelsea loanee worked for 74 minutes before he was replaced. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna was an unused sub.

    It ended goalless at White Hart Lane between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool in Jurgen Klopp’s first game in charge of The Reds.

    England international Dele Alli went the distance while teammate Josh Onomah did not make the Londoners 18 – man squad. England U-21 international Jordon Ibe came on three minutes from time for the visitors.

    Defending champions Chelsea returned to winning ways against Gabby Agbonlahor’s Aston Villa.

    The Anglo – Nigerian remains on the sidelines no thanks to an injury. Super Eagles star Obi Mikel was on the bench throughout the duration of the game at Stamford Bridge.

    Nigeria youth international Kelechi Iheanacho appeared for the fifth time in the EPL, when he came on in the 78th minute in Manchester City’s 5 – 1 rout of AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad.

    Over to The Hawthorns, Victor Anichebe did not play any part in the Baggies 1 – 0 win against Sunderland.

    Finally, at Vicarage Road, Odion Ighalo and Watford lost for the third time in the top flight this season.

    The Nigeria international played the full game against Arsenal, who thrashed the home team 3 – 0. Gunners youngster Alex Iwobi literally watched the game from the stands.

  • Victor Moses dumps Nigeria

    Victor Moses dumps Nigeria

    West Ham United forward Victor Moses has pulled out of Nigeria’s friendlies against the DR Congo and Cameroon, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have announced.

    The Super Eagles play the Leopards of DRC in Vise, Liege on Thursday and will then confront Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in Dendermonde on Sunday, October 11.

    Victor Moses, in a letter to the NFF through the Super Eagles’ Administrator, Enebi Achor, said he was pulling out in a precautionary move against injury.

    Earlier, Turkey –based defender Kenneth Omeruo was ruled out of the double header in Belgium this week owing to injury.

  • Moses, Ighalo listed for EPL award

    Moses, Ighalo listed for EPL award

    Nigeria stars Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo are among five players nominated for the September edition of the English Premier League’s African Player of the Month.

    “Africans hit the ground running in the Premier League in August, and although Andre Ayew won it, many performances by Africans were worthy of note and mention. This month has not been different,” africanFootball.com quoted the awards director, Tunde Adelakun, as saying on Tuesday.

    Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez from Algeria makes a return to the top performers chart this month.

    Joining Mahrez, who has netted five goals this season, only bettered by his club mate Jamie Vardy, are Moses, Ighalo, Sebastian Bassong from Norwich and Mame Biram Diouf from Stoke City.

    “We have a shortlist of five players this month, because we have not been able to separate our players in terms of brilliance this month. The standard has been that high,” Adelakun added.

    The statement goes on to applaud the impact of all Africans in the Leagues worldwide this far, stating that “if our guys continue this way, and can take this kind of form into international football, Africa should be world beaters in football very soon.”

  • Bilic hails Moses, Sakho’s impact at West Ham

    Bilic hails Moses, Sakho’s impact at West Ham

    West Ham United manager, Slaven Bilic, has heaped praise on attacking pair of Victor Moses and Diafra Sakho, following the club’s 2-1 away victory at Manchester City on Saturday.

    The Nigerian winger and the Senegalese hitman put an end to City’s 11-match winning run in the Premier League, as Yaya Touré and his teammates dropped their first points of the new campaign, africanFootball.com reports.

    Moses put the visitors ahead at the Etihad Stadium with a powerful 20-yard effort after just six minutes, while Sakho doubled their lead just past the half-hour mark.

    However, £55 million summer recruit Kevin De Bruyne pulled a goal back for the Citizens on the stroke of half-time, which didn’t prove enough to deprive the Hammers of the three points.

    “It is great for the club and I am so happy for everyone at West Ham, but especially for the players because you cannot win here without playing well,” africanFootball.com quoted Bilic as saying on the club’s official website.

    “City created some chances and in the second half, the players were fighting like a unit from the goalkeeper to the last man.

    “At times we were lucky but you have to be when you are winning at City’s stadium. Man City is such a massive team.

    “City is by far the best team we have played so far. But we were able to control City’s pressing and we are so happy about it.

    “I am glad for Moses and he is a great asset for us and we are just pleased to have him.

    “Sakho is a great player. Some strikers have to score goals to prove their game. If they don’t score they are not playing, but Diafra doesn’t just have to score goals to play well.

    “When you defend like he does when we don’t have the ball, if anyone deserved the victory it was him.”

  • Enyeama, Mikel recalled for Eagles’ friendlies

    Enyeama, Mikel recalled for Eagles’ friendlies

    Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has called up 24 players for next month’s international friendlies with Congo and Cameroon.

    Enyeama missed out on Nigeria’s last two fixtures against Tanzania and Niger Republic, supersport.com reports.

    The Lille OSC goalkeeper was bereaved following the death of his mother and asked to be excused from both games.

    He will now return to captain the three-time African champions in the fixtures against Congo and Cameroun in Belgium.

    The squad:

    Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers, England); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Femi Thomas (Enyimba FC).

    Defenders: Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Abdullahi Shehu (Uniao da Madeira, Portugal); Elderson Echiejile (AS Monaco, France); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Caykur Rizespor, Turkey); William Troost Ekong (FK Haugesund, Norway); Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa SK, Turkey); Austin Oboroakpo (Abia Warriors).

    Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Paul Onobi (Sunshine Stars); Obiora Nwankwo (Coimbra FC, Portugal); John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Rabiu Ibrahim (AS Trencin, Slovakia).

    Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Al Ain, UAE); Sylvester Igbonu (FC UFA, Russia); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Victor Moses (West Ham United, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Prince Aggrey (Sunshine Stars).

  • Bilic hails Moses’ West Ham debut

    Bilic hails Moses’ West Ham debut

    West Ham manager, Slaven Bilic, has said Victor Moses could go on to become a top star in the English Premier League if he settles down at the London club.

    The Super Eagles winger is on loan at West Ham from Chelsea, africanFootball.com reports.

    This is Moses third loan in as many seasons after such stints at Liverpool and Stoke City.

    He impressed on his West Ham debut against Newcastle United on Monday night and he is set to start at Manchester City this weekend.

    A delighted Bilic has now said he hopes Moses’ West Ham arrangement could become long term for the player to establish himself in the EPL.

    “Victor Moses is a class player. He hasn’t had continuity at one club. He didn’t make it at Chelsea, maybe he didn’t make it at Liverpool – which is hard,” Bilic said.

    “But last year at Stoke he was one of the team’s best players. His first game was really good for us. His composure, his linking play and his work rate.”

  • Moses, Mikel feature in Chelsea pre-season win

    Moses, Mikel feature in Chelsea pre-season win

    Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses, was the best player for Chelsea as the English champions defeated French kings,, PSG, in a pre-season friendly on Saturday.

    Moses’ compatriot Mikel Obi played the first 45 minutes for the Londoners, africanFootball.com reports.

    It was a brilliant individual performance that should guarantee the ex-England youth international’s future at Stamford Bridge after manager Jose Mourinho hinted he may be considered for first-team squad in the new season.

    Moses got the equaliser for “The Blues” in the 65th minute to end the game 1-1 in regulation time, canceling Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s 25th minute goal.

    Chelsea then won the tie 6-5 on penalties.

    The former Wigan Athletic player pounced on Cesc Fabregas pass to jab in the goal.

    Moses was the best Chelsea player on the pitch, as he was dangerous in attack and supported the defence.

    In the 10th minute, the Super Eagles winger dribbled past three PSG players before finding Ivanovic, who failed to score from six yards.

     

  • Chelsea to include Moses in deal for Everton star

    Chelsea to include Moses in deal for Everton star

    Chelsea is considering throwing in Nigeria winger Victor Moses as part of a deal to lure England and Everton defender, John Stones, to Stamford Bridge.

    The English champion had already submitted a 20 million pounds bid for the 21-year-old England star who is seen as a long-term replacement for skipper John Terry, who has signed a year’s extension, africanFootball.com reports.

    The club will now launch a fresh 26 million pounds bid with reports suggesting Everton will only do business if a bid in excess of 30 million pounds is submitted by “The Blues.”

    According to Mailonline, Chelsea now believes the deal clincher will be to add Moses to the fresh 26 million pounds offer for Stones.

    The ex-Wigan winger has also been linked with a move to Chelsea’s London rivals Tottenham Hotspur after the possibilities of a return to Stoke City, where he played on loan last season, appear to have diminished.

    He is currently on a pre-season training tour of North America with Chelsea.

     

  • Moses rejected January return to Chelsea

    Moses rejected January return to Chelsea

    On loan Stoke City forward, Victor Moses, reportedly rejected a chance to return to Chelsea during the January transfer window.

    Moses has revived his Premier League career with the Potters and Stoke are ready to open talks with Chelsea over a potential £5million summer move.

    His return to form has been so impressive that Mourinho offered him the chance to join Chelsea’s title challenge in the new year.

    According to the Daily Telegraph, Mourinho wanted to terminate the season-loan arrangement prematurely and bring him back to Stamford Bridge, as he moved to strengthen his title-chasing squad.

    However, Moses had fears of being put on the bench if he goes back to the Blues, rather than getting a regular run of games he is currently enjoying at Stoke and his refusal forced Chelsea to sign Fiorentina’s Juan Cuadrado.

    A £9million signing from Wigan in August 2012, Moses will be targeted by Hughes for a permanent move at the end of the season and Stoke are hopeful of reaching an agreement.

    Chelsea have received significant loan fees from his spells with Liverpool and Stoke and are likely to let him leave.

  • Stoke City want Victor Moses to stay

    Stoke City want Victor Moses to stay

    STOKE City manager Mark Hughes has said the club will be interested in keeping Chelsea winger Victor Moses after an impressive loan spell at the Britannia Stadium.

    The Nigeria international has impressed for Stoke City since he joined ‘The Potters’ on a season-long since the summer.

    Hughes wants £8million-rated Moses to at least extend his loan for another season.

    “Victor is still a Chelsea player, we’re very pleased with what he’s producing,” Hughes said on Friday.

    “We have given him the opportunity and he’s in a good place.

    “We’d ideally love to be able to take him if we can but that won’t be our decision. Things have to fall in place but if there was an opportunity to bring Victor next season we’d love to do it.

    “It will be discussed at the end of the season, we will see how far it can go.But his profile is being raised so it is a two-edged sword.

    And Hughes suggested that Moses, who has emerged as one of the stars of a good season for Stoke, might not get the chance to play in a side that already boasts the likes of Eden Hazard,Willian and January signing Juan Cuadrado.

    “Would he get the opportunity his talents deserve back at Chelsea?’ Hughes questioned. “We like to think we would be a consideration for him almost certainly.”