Rohr Replies Ighalo's Critics, Explains Why The Striker Was Invited For Libya Games
Published: October 12, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that former Watford striker Odion Ighalo struggled at the 2018 World Cup but had no choice but to call him up for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya on the back of his impressive form for Changchun Yatai. The Super Eagles fans have been sulking over th...
The One Thing Fit Again Ezenwa Did In Closed-Door Session That Impressed Rohr, Super Eagles Stars
Published: October 12, 2018
Enyimba goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa's injury troubles are behind him, so much so that he was one of the most impressive players during the national team's closed-door training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Thursday evening. There had been doubts over the fitness of Ezenwa after he was...
Everton Loanee Henry Reveals How Super Eagles Will Approach Libya Games
Published: October 12, 2018
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru has revealed how the Super Eagles will approach the two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya on October 13 and 16. The Galatasaray star is among the thirteen players fighting for one of the seven spots on the bench against the Mediterranean Knights as he is behind the likes of...
Super Eagles Star Iheanacho Expects Libya To Get Same Treatment As Seychelles
Published: October 12, 2018
Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho has declared that morale is high in Gernot Rohr’s squad ahead of Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.Iheanacho started last month in the 3-0 stroll past Seychelles and has insisted that the win was a worthwhile exercise f...
Rohr Wary Of Libya's Defensive Prowess; Lists Two Qualities Of Jamilu Collins
Published: October 12, 2018
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has declared that his wards won't underrate Libya when the two teams file out in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.Nigeria are ranked third in the Group E of qualification for Cameroon 2019 and must win against the Mediterranean ...
Internationals: Anjorin, Solanke, Lookman & Nmecha Score; QPR's Eze Assists; Orient's Ekpiteta Debuts For England
Published: October 12, 2018
Find out how players eligible to represent Nigeria fared for England's teams on Wednesday and Thursday. Everton's Ademola Lookman and Liverpool's Dominic Solanke were on target in the 8th and 81st minute respectively as England U21s sealed their spot in next summer's European U21 Championship following their 7-0 rout ...
West Ham, Chelsea, Arsenal & Huddersfield Nigerian Starlets Named Among Top 20 Talents At Premier League Clubs
Published: October 11, 2018
Four players of Nigerian descent have been named to the prestigious Guardian UK's Next Generation 2018: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs. Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Chelsea's Faustino Anjorin, Huddersfield Town's Mustapha Olagunju and West Ham's Daniel Jinadu have been included on the list of top 20 footba...
Libya Players Injected With Vaccines Ahead Of Trip To Uyo; Sweat On Fitness of Right Back
Published: October 11, 2018
The Libyan National Team players and officials are preparing to travel to Uyo for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with the Super Eagles which will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday, October 13. Libyan newspaper Al Wasat has reported that the Libyan players were injected with vaccines...
Ex-Arsenal Youth Team Skipper Ajayi Proclaims His Burning Desire To Beat Libya Home & Away
Published: October 11, 2018
Former Arsenal U23 captain Semi Ajayi has made it clear that the Super Eagles are targeting six points in their two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, and has called on the fans to go behind the team, especially in Uyo this Saturday. The Rotherham United central defender has been retained in the Super E...
Troost-Ekong Has His Say On Resignation Of Libya Coach; Jamilu Collins' Confidence Is Sky High
Published: October 11, 2018
Udinese central defender William Troost Ekong says he is not concerned with situations in the Libyan camp ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday.The Super Eagles have a make or mar Group E clash with the North African side this weekEarlier in the week, Algerian born gaffer Adel Amrouche r...
Watford's Isaac Success Reveals Why He Was Snubbed By Rohr For One Year
Published: October 11, 2018
Nigeria striker Isaac Success is delighted to return to international football after being recalled for Saturday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya.The 22-year-old has been overlooked by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr in the last one year.Nigeria coach Rohr believes his services will be needed...
Ex-Leicester City Striker Musa Admits Super Eagles Will Miss Obi Mikel Not Victor Moses
Published: October 11, 2018
Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa says the team will miss the influence of captain John Obi Mikel in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Libya on Saturday but believes there are players in the squad that can replace the retired Chelsea winger Victor Moses. The Super Eagles who are third ...
Nigeria Set To Compete With Belgium For RSC Anderlecht Teenage Sensation
Published: October 11, 2018
The Royal Belgian Football Association (KBVB) are presently ahead of their Nigerian counterparts for the services of RSC Anderlecht teen sensation Kazeem Olaigbe, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Predominantly a center forward, Olaigbe is also comfortable playing as a left and right winger and has the ability to wreak ...
Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Mikel Was Not Called Up For AFCON Qualifiers Vs Libya
Published: October 11, 2018
Super Eagles boss, Gernot Rohr has cleared the air on John Obi Mikel's absence from the team for a third consecutive time. Concerns has been raised on the non availability of the Eagles' skipper following his absence from Nigeria's last two games against Seychelles and Liberia, raising questions on his commitment to...
Rohr Not Bothered Eagles May Play In The Rain Vs Libya, Reveals Who Finally Rejected Kaduna
Published: October 11, 2018
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr isn't bothered with the likelihood of rain which might make the pitch at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium unplayable against Libya. The Eagles will face Group E leaders Libya in the match day 3 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday."We have a lot of European play...