Tag: Folarin Balogun

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 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.

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.

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's u20 manager, Paul Aigbogun, is delighted to hear that Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun has not ruled out playing for Nigeria.

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.

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.

Arsenal academy star Folarin Balogun has admitted he hasn't decided whether he's going to play for England, the USA or Nigeria internationally.

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.

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 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 stepped up to the u23s and scored on Monday, emphasising that he should be getting more opportunities at the top academy level.

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.

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 has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal, the club announced on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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.

Folarin Balogun can't stop scoring at the moment, and he added another in the Arsenal u18s' 4-0 win over Fulham on Saturday.

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.

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.

Arsenal's u18s made it six wins in seven games, and three in a row, by beating West Ham 2-1 on Saturday.

Arsenal youngster Folarin Balogun scored for the United States' u18s on Wednesday, in his first appearance for the country.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reiss Nelson has named the four stars of Arsenal's FA Youth Cup campaign he expects to succeed, ahead of competition's final rounds.

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 were knocked out of the Premier League Cup at the weekend, losing their semi-final 4-1 to Tottenham Hotspur.

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?

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.

The u18s will resume their league campaign when they take on Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.

Arsenal's u18s continued their winning run with a 3-0 victory over Swansea City on Saturday.

Arsenal got back to winning ways in the u18 Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win against Norwich City on Friday.

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.

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's u18s managed an emphatic win against Reading on Saturday, which was perhaps surprising given the circumstances of the victory.

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.

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