Tag: Folarin Balogun
17 appearances, 23 goals, 4 assists: Folarin Balogun scores another four
Arsenal smashed Reading 8-0 on Saturday with Folarin Balogun scoring four to take him to the top of the Golden Boot charts.
Folarin Balogun scores 20th u18 Premier League goal of the season
Folarin Balogun reached 20 u18 Premier League goals for the 2018/19 season on Saturday, as he battles to try and become the country's top scorer at that level.
Folarin Balogun continues to impress on international duty with England u18s
Arsenal academy striker Folarin Balogun has had an impressive international break with the England u18s, further emphasising that he's ready for the next step in his youth career.
Arsenal senior and youth international round-up so far
After the first few days of the international break, let's have a look at how Arsenal's senior and youth stars are doing so far.
Nigeria manager delighted Balogun might declare for them
Nigeria's u20 manager, Paul Aigbogun, is delighted to hear that Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun has not ruled out playing for Nigeria.
‘This young boy is fire’: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang praises Folarin Balogun
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has sent praise the way of Arsenal u18 striker Folarin Balogun, as the 17-year-old continues his fantastic season with the academy.
Folarin Balogun reaches 30 season goal contributions with brace against West Ham
Arsenal's u18s defeated West Ham 5-2 on Saturday to continue their push for the league title, with Folarin Balogun playing a starring role once again.
Folarin Balogun admits he hasn’t decided international allegiance: England, USA or Nigeria
Arsenal academy star Folarin Balogun has admitted he hasn't decided whether he's going to play for England, the USA or Nigeria internationally.
Rabona, goal & assist takes Balogun to 27 goal contributions
During his last game for Arsenal's u18s, Folarin Balogun was the star of the show with a goal, assist, and a beautiful rabona you can see below.
Folarin Balogun scores and assists as Arsenal u18s secure key victory over Chelsea in...
Arsenal took a step closer to the u18 Premier League title with victory over Chelsea on Friday, comfortably easing past their London rivals 3-0.
Folarin Balogun: I just need to trust that when I get the chance I’m...
Folarin Balogun scored his 20th goal of the season for the Arsenal academy on Monday, and he's trying to stay focused on taking his chances when they fall his way.
Folarin Balogun scores 20th goal of the season: He deserves more u23 chances
Folarin Balogun stepped up to the u23s and scored on Monday, emphasising that he should be getting more opportunities at the top academy level.
Arsenal included in Super Group announced for upcoming 2019 Dallas Cup
The Arsenal academy will travel to the USA for the 2019 Dallas Cup in April, after finishing as runners-up in the youth competition last season.
18 goal contributions in 18 games: Folarin Balogun is proving he deserves more opportunities
Folarin Balogun scored his 15th goal of the season at u18 level on Saturday, and it's now surely only a matter of time until he gets promoted to the u23s.
Folarin Balogun signs professional contract with Arsenal
Folarin Balogun has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, the club announced on Wednesday.
Watch: Saka scores impressively and celebrates in front of the Spurs end
Bukayo Saka scored a brace as Arsenal won 5-2 against Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Youth Cup, with his second goal the pick of the lot.
Watch: Sam Greenwood scores again as Arsenal u18s beat Aston Villa
Sam Greenwood stepped up in Folarin Balogun's absence to score his sixth goal of the season for the Arsenal u18s, keeping a good run of form going in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
11 goals in 10 games: Folarin Balogun scores twice in 6-2 win for Arsenal...
Folarin Balogun bagged himself two more goals against Fulham u18s on Saturday in a 6-2 win, as he continues his unstoppable form for the Arsenal academy.
Balogun scores 9th goal in 8 games as Arsenal u18s defeat Fulham 4-0
Folarin Balogun can't stop scoring at the moment, and he added another in the Arsenal u18s' 4-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.
Which Arsenal youngsters have been called up for England duty? When do they play?
12 Arsenal academy stars have been called up for England duty over the upcoming international break, so let's have a look at who made the cut this month.
8 goals in 6 games: Folarin Balogun scores hat-trick for u18s against Reading
Folarin Balogun scored a hat-trick against Reading in the Arsenal u18s' 4-2 win on Saturday, and he's starting to look too good for the lower youth levels.
6 goal contributions in 6 games: Balogun scores as Arsenal u18s defeat West Ham
Arsenal's u18s made it six wins in seven games, and three in a row, by beating West Ham 2-1 on Saturday.
Balogun scores for United States u18s on debut
Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun scored for the United States' u18s on Wednesday, in his first appearance for the country.
USA move to ‘steal’ 17-year-old ‘top Arsenal scholar’ from England
The USA Soccer Federation has called up Forlain Balogun for their u18 team ahead of a tournament in the Czech Republic, ‘leap-frogging’ England and Nigeria who are both interested in the player.
Balogun: I almost joined Spurs, but thankfully Arsenal signed me
17-year-old striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he had a trial with Tottenham, who expressed an interest in him first, but he was thankful to join Arsenal instead.
Assessed: Six stars of Arsenal’s Youth Cup final team
On Friday night Arsenal play the first leg of their FA Youth Cup final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with the return leg at home on Monday.
Six stars of Arsenal’s Youth Cup run who could make the first-team
On Monday night Arsenal are fighting for a place in the final of the FA Youth Cup, facing Blackpool in the second-leg of their semi-final at the Emirates Stadium.
Nelson names the 4 stars of Arsenal’s Youth Cup run he tips to succeed
Reiss Nelson has named the four stars of Arsenal's FA Youth Cup campaign he expects to succeed, ahead of competition's final rounds.
4 Youth Cup stars ready to crack Arsenal 1st team
On Tuesday, Arsenal's u18s won 5-1 against Colchester United to qualify for the FA Youth Cup semi-final, but which of the youngsters could someday make the first team?
Arsenal’s u18s crash out of Premier League Cup to Spurs
Arsenal's u18s were knocked out of the Premier League Cup at the weekend, losing their semi-final 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspur.
Folarin Balogun: The 16-year-old ready to nail down u23 spot
From Eddie Nketiah to Reiss Nelson, there are plenty of promising talents coming through the Arsenal u23s at the moment. Could Folarin Balogun be the next to shine?
Young Guns give Arsenal fans some joy as superb unbeaten run rolls on
Arsenal's u18s tore Reading apart in their league match over the weekend with a 6-2 victory, increasing their unbeaten run in all competitions.
12 in 3 and a professional contract: Blazing Young Guns face Aston Villa
The u18s will resume their league campaign when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
5 goals + 1 assist in 7: John-Jules does it again v Swansea
Arsenal's u18s continued their winning run with a 3-0 victory over Swansea City on Saturday.
Arsenal u18s ease past Norwich as Folarin Balogun scores again
Arsenal got back to winning ways in the u18 Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win against Norwich City on Friday.
5 goals in 4 games: Youngster strikes brace as Arsenal u18s beat Wolves
Emile Smith Rowe was back with the Gunners after his World Cup success, as Arsenal beat Wolves 4-2 in the u18 Premier League Cup but it was Tyreece John-Jules that caught the eye.
McGuane scores brace as Arsenal u23 lose 4-2 to Everton
Despite Marcus McGuane scoring a brace, Arsenal u23s lost 4-2 to Everton on Monday night, with a number of enforced changes playing a factor in the outcome.
Arsenal u18s defeat Reading 4-0 despite squad issues
Arsenal's u18s managed an emphatic win against Reading on Saturday, which was perhaps surprising given the circumstances of the victory.
Young Guns start pre-season with defeat
Folarin Balogun's tireless efforts were rewarded with a second-half strike but it wasn't enough to stop Arsenal u23s from losing their first pre-season fixture against AFC Bournemouth on Saturday.
u18 report: Gilmour’s penalty hat-trick seals important win over Liverpool
A hat-trick of penalties from captain, Charlie Gilmour, along with Tyreece John-Jules' first goal at u18 level sealed a comprehensive victory for Arsenal in Tier One of this year's Merit Group