Author: Hfutbol World

It is only a matter of time for young sensation Wisdom Obioma Sunday, who has played his way into becoming one of the next biggest names to ensue in a world of talented football players in Nigeria.Wisdom Obioma Junior, alongside German coach Daniel Lopez Martins (left) and Portuguese coach Oliver Schlegl (right) at Leads Football Academy while on trial. Photo Credits: Leads Academy.Born on the 12th of June, 2002, the highly rated young playmaker started playing football at a very young age, representing Lagos based clubs in Nigeria. Born and bred in Lagos, the 19year old grew in fame at…

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After being stripped of the armband by the club and the followed update that he will not be a part of the squad when they take on West Ham United in the Premier League on Wednesday, the 32year old will now be missing for the second game in a row.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opened up on when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will return to Arsenal squad (Image: GETTY)Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta has provided update on the return of Aubameyang to the squad, saying both the club and the ex-captain will need a bit of time to heal.Speaking in a prematch press…

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It started over 13years ago during the tenure of the legendary Arsene Wenger and now after a couple of managers since the departure of the Frenchman, the captain curse continues to haunt Arsenal.Williams Gallas was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy for his outspoken nature.Photo Credits: PA:Press AssociationAfter the departure of Thierry Henry in 2007, the club have found it difficult with the other players named as captain so far. It is either a dip in form or injury problems. The first instance however was a completely different scenario. Here is a list of the players who have been affected by…

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In what has been a mixed season for the Gunners, a good performance from their captain and striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could have made it a completely different story.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal looks dejected after the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 6, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)The Gabonnese has managed just four goals in the league this term, while spurring several other big opportunities to score goals and improve the results for Mikel Arteta’s side in games.Having won the Premier League golden boot in his first full season,…

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While contract talks between Chelsea and the German defender continues to breakdown as we approach the end of the season, when the defender will be a free agent, Chelsea will have to reach a neutral ground to ensure they keep Antonio Rudiger.Antonio Rüdiger of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge on December 11, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)One of the best defenders in the world currently, Rudiger is one of Chelsea’s best player, and the most consistent, top performing of the centre backs. Yes, Chelsea are blessed…

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After the awkwardness of having to redo the draw for the Champions League round of 16, UEFA finally succumbed to the request of the stakeholders due to the technical error that occured in the first draw.The redrawn Champions League round of 16 draws means Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will not be facing each other, yet. (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)The first draw did saw Manchester United against PSG, a contest which would have seen Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi go head to head once again for a place in the last eight.However, after the draw was conducted for…

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Premier League, the most prophesied league in the world has seen some of the young talents in football make it recently that one tends to forget the age of this players due to their intelligence performances. But not to be gone unrecognized, we take a look at the best players under the age of 23 who have been impressive in the league as we approach the first half of the season.Reece James and Mason Mount have had a good start to the season. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)12. Marc CucurellaThe Spanish left winger arrived from Getafe in the…

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Real Madrid extended their unbeaten run in the Madrid derby to eight with a comprehensive 2-0 win over their city rivals to establish an eight points gap lead at the top of the La Liga table with Sevilla, the closest team to Los Blancos.Karim Benzema celebrates with Vinicius Junior against Sevilla. (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)Goals from Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio helped the Carlo Ancelotti side make it ten consecutive wins in all competitions which takes them 13 points clear of defending Champions, Atletico Madrid and 18 ahead of their arch rivals, Barcelona.Carlo Ancelotti side have now scored…

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Six league wins on the bounce after the weekend win over Wolverhampton Wonderers, Manchester City maintain their lead at the top of the Premier League summit right after the result that saw them leapfrog Chelsea.Raheem Sterling’s penalty helped City to a 1-0 win over Wolves and extend their winning run in the league to six games. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)The starting eleven at the Ethiad in the Saturday’s early kickoff missed the likes of Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez, Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker and others, but City never looked like slowing down, even…

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Southampton have been allowed to sign 39 year old Argentine Goalkeeper Willy Caballero from Chelsea and he will make his debut for the Saints when they travel to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend.Martin Odegaard celebrates scoring a goal for Arsenal with Gabriel Martinelli during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Goodison Park on December 06, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)The former Manchester City man made just 11 league appearances for Chelsea since joining in the summer of 2017. He moves to Southampton on…

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