Stoke City Happy With Etebo's AFCON Display; Tipping Number 8 To Start Vs Algeria
Published: July 12, 2019
Stoke City assistant manager Paul Hart revealed to the club's official site that the Potters coaching crew are happy with Etebo's performances at the ongoing AFCON tournament after reaching the semi-final round of the competition.Stoke City are tipping the number 8 for club and country to start when the Super Eagles fa...
2019 U19 EURO : Juventus' Iweru Among Five Nigeria-Eligible Players Named On Rosters
Published: July 12, 2019
Three players of Nigerian descent have been included on the Republic of Ireland roster for the upcoming UEFA European Under-19 Championships. Norwich City defender Andrew Omobamidele has earned his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad and he is joined on the roster by former Southampton wonderkid Jonatha...
'That's Not His Main Position' - Super Eagles Star Musa Hails Versatile Awaziem
Published: July 12, 2019
Super Eagles captain against South Africa, Ahmed Musa has hailed Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem for his performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. With Abdullahi Shehu suffering an injury in the opener against Burundi, Awaziem, who is predominantly a central defender, has been able to deputise at right-back...
Great Overall Display Vs South Africa But One Department Must Improve
Published: July 12, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria put up a good showing on Wednesday to defeat Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 in the quarter-final round of the AFCON 2019 tournament.Unlike in their four previous matches, Gernot Rohr's men were in control of the encounter from start to finish leaving Stuart Baxter's men with no option tha...
Rohr On Semifinal Showdown Vs Algeria, Reveals The Real Reason Musa Was Substituted Vs RSA
Published: July 11, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot had predicted a semifinal meeting with Algeria even before a ball was kicked this evening at the Suez Stadium, Suez and reckons that the 1990 champions are the best team in the tournament. The German football tactician was relieved that all his players came out unscathed in their 2-1 win ag...
'Algeria Will Have Another Warrior To Play Vs Nigeria' - Galatasaray's Feghouli Admits He's Doubtful For AFCON Semifinal
Published: July 11, 2019
Algeria have progressed to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ivory Coast on penalties and will be facing three-time African champions Nigeria in Cairo on Sunday, July 14. Desert Foxes manager Djamel Belmadi could be without two of his key players when they play the Super Eagles. Sofiane Fe...
2019 FIFA U17 World Cup : Golden Eaglets Draw Hungary, Ecuador, Australia In Group Stage
Published: July 11, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will face Hungary, Ecuador and Australia in Group B of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup following Thursday's draw conducted by world's football governing body.Nigeria are the most successful team at the U-17 level with five titles in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015.Four countries are representing t...
Super Eagles Recovery Session : Musa, Ighalo, Awaziem Suffer Knocks Vs RSA; Mikel Trains Fully; GKs Extensively Drilled; Shehu Not Involved
Published: July 11, 2019
Less than twenty-four hours after their 2-1 win against South Africa, the Super Eagles returned to the training pitch on Thursday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The players participated in jogging and aerobic exercises before they were split into two groups.The substitutes not involved in yesterday's game did more of t...
Dearth of Grassroots Talents Bane of Nigeria Football
Published: July 11, 2019
The dearth of grassroots talents has been identified as the bane of development in Nigeria football. This was noted during the maiden press conference of the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the DFA Patrick Okpomo Football House, Asaba. Speaking at the ceremony, the chairman of the Local Organisin...
'I've Told Loads Of Scouts,Coaches About Him' — Ex-Liverpool Star Hutchison Heaps Praise On Chukwueze
Published: July 11, 2019
Chukwueze's Man of the Match display against South Africa last night continues to attract praise from pundits and former footballers across the world. Former Liverpool star Don Hutchison is the latest pundit to shower praise on the youngster whom he believes is destined for the top.  According to him via his Twitte...
Rohr Explains Why He Had To Wait 18 Days Before He Handed AFCON Debut To Jamilu Collins
Published: July 11, 2019
The introduction of SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins instead of Ola Aina gave a strong spine to the Super Eagles defense in their 2-1 victory against South Africa on Wednesday evening. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr explained that Collins had to wait for 18 days before making his Africa Cup of Nations debut beca...
'Musa Troubled South Africa Defence With His Pace' - Okocha Questions Rohr's Decision To Substitute Winger
Published: July 11, 2019
Speaking as a pundit on SuperSport, 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha questioned the decision of Gernot Rohr to substitute Ahmed Musa in the 81st minute of Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa on Wednesday evening. Ten minutes after Bongani Zungu netted Bafana Bafana's equaliser, Rohr turne...
Iwobi Shocked Over Egypt, Morocco's AFCON Exits
Published: July 11, 2019
Alex Iwobi who was impressive in Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa has expressed his shock over the elimination of AFCON hosts Egypt and fellow north African side Morocco from the tournament.Iwobi was handed the playmaking role for Nigeria in the absence of John Mikel Obi against Bafana Bafana.“The exit of the host...
Key Stats Nigeria Vs RSA : Chukwueze Most Shots & Key Passes, Top Dribbler; Omeruo Top Interceptor; Awaziem Tackles; Ekong Most Fouled
Published: July 11, 2019
The statistics from Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations win against South Africa highlighted the influence of Samuel Chukwueze during the game with the Villarreal winger the top performer in three player stats. According to Whoscored.com, Nigeria had 11 shots on goal with Chukwueze contributing three, the most by a pl...
Ekong On Netting Winning Goal; Beating RSA; Potential Meeting With Most In-form AFCON Team, Algeria
Published: July 11, 2019
Nigeria are through to the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 2-1 win against South Africa with Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong netting the game-winner one minute from time. Ekong was delighted to net his maiden goal at the Africa Cup of Nations and blamed bad luck for the goal conced...