Yakubu Overtakes Kanu

Middlesbrough hitman Yakubu Aiyegbeni has overtaken Kanu as the top Nogerian striker in the premiership. With Yak scoring in Middlesbrough's 3-1 win over Charlton, his goal total now stands at 10. Kanu has 9 goals.

Obafemi Martins Scores Goal of the Year

Obafemi Martins scored a stunning goal as he inspired Newcastle to come from behind and win impressively at Spurs.
He hit a 20-yard shot to make it 2-2 and then played in Nicky Butt to slot in the winner.

Final Score: Spurs 2 Newcastle 3

Nigerian Soccer Stars in the Premiership (Update)

1. Nwankwo Kanu, Portsmouth
2. Victor Anichebe, Everton
3. Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Middlesbrough
4. Joseph Yobo, Everton
5. Obafemi Martins, Newcastle
6. Seyi Olofinjana, Wolves

Kanu Secures Win for Portsmouth Over Wigan

Kanu scored an injury-time winner to earn Portsmouth a deserved win over Wigan in the FA Cup third round.

List of Nigerian Players in the Premiership

1. Nwankwo Kanu, Portsmouth
2. Victor Anichebe, Everton
3. Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Middlesbrough
4. Joseph Yobo, Everton

New Pemiership Star: Victor Anichebe

A new Nigerian star has emerged at Everton. His name is Victor Anichebe. Teenager Victor Anichebe scored twice to help Everton to victory over Newcastle at Goodison Park.
The 18-year-old Nigerian scored his first league goal early in the game when he slotted in from six yards.

Kanu Will Remain at Pompey

Kanu has been linked with a move to Ajax but boss Harry Rednap says he will stay and honour his contract at Portsmouth. Kanu joined Arsenal in 1998 from Inter Milan for 4.5 million pounds.