AFCON 2019: Super Eagles Have A Point To Prove Against Defending Champions Cameroon
Published: July 03, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were initially tipped by pundits and reporters to battle the Black Stars of Ghana in the round-16 of this year's AFCON tournament based on the initial Group F standings.Luckily for Nigeria, there was a last-minute change to the group standings as Cameroon, who played an unconvincing goalless...
AFCON 2019 : Super Eagles Battle Cameroon In Mouthwatering Round Of 16 Clash
Published: July 02, 2019
The Super Eagles will face Cameroon in a mouthwatering round-of-16 meeting at the Africa Cup of Nations come Saturday, July 6. The Indomitable Lions finished unbeaten in Group F but were held to goalless draws in their last two matches against Ghana and Republic of Benin. Though Cameroon had the same five points ...
Super Eagles Star Etebo Reveals His Best Position And It's Not Defensive Midfield
Published: July 02, 2019
Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo has revealed that his preferred position is as a number 10, adding that he is ready to play in multiple midfield roles to help his team win. Etebo is one of only two Super Eagles players to have started all the three matches played by the national team at the ongoing Africa Cup of N...
1994 AFCON Winner Adepoju Bemoans Super Eagles Side Without A Creative Player Like Okocha; Rues Possible Ghana Clash
Published: July 02, 2019
1994 AFCON-winning midfielder Mutiu Adepoju believes the lack of a creative  player as good as his then teammate Austin 'Jay Jay' Okocha was one of the reasons why Madagascar overran a lethargic Nigerian side in their last Group B game  in the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria stadium on Sunday.Ade...
The 53-Word Apology Leon Balogun Issued To Super Eagles Fans After That Blunder Vs Madagascar
Published: July 02, 2019
Brighton & Hove central defender Leon Balogun has issued a 53-word apology to Super Eagles fans after his error led to the opening goal scored by Madagascar against Nigeria on Sunday. The Islanders were handed a gift by Balogun who fumbled with a pass from John Ogu before Nomenjanahary pounced and rounded Ikech...
Nigerian Prodigy Kelechi Nwakali Training With Arsenal Ahead Of Potential Debut
Published: July 02, 2019
Golden Ball winner at the 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup, Kelechi Nwakali has started training with Arsenal ahead of the new season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Flying Eagles skipper does not qualify for a work permit to play in the English Premier League as he has no senior caps to his name in competitive ga...
Super Eagles Defender Becomes Longest-Serving Player At Chelsea As Kalas Departs
Published: July 01, 2019
Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has become the longest-serving player at Chelsea following the sale of Czech Republic center back Tomas Kalas to Bristol City on Monday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Kalas arrived at Stamford Bridge from Sigma Olomouc in July 2010 and departs The Blues after only four first-tea...
2019 AFCON : Four Talking Points From Super Eagles Performance In Egypt So Far
Published: July 01, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their AFCON group games on a sad note as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by Madagascar on Sunday.Luckily for the three-time Champions, the effects of the defeat didn't cause too much harm to their hope of lifting the AFCON glory as they were already through to the next round of the...
Rohr Sweats Over Mikel Fitness Ahead of Round Of 16 Clash At AFCON
Published: July 01, 2019
The Super Eagles players returned to the training ground on Monday morning as they began preparations for their round of sixteen Africa Cup of Nations clash against a yet-to-be determined opponent on Saturday, July 6, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of John Obi Mikel ah...
Rohr Provides Fresh Injury Update On Collins, Responds To Question On Potential Game vs Ghana
Published: July 01, 2019
Speaking to reporters at Sunday's post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr revealed that SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins will be available for selection when they play their next game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ola Aina was deployed as a left-back in all the group matches only becaus...
Leon Balogun Accepts That He Was At Fault For Madagascar's First Goal Vs Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that he was the player to be blamed for the opening goal scored by Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations match against the Super Eagles on Sunday evening. The Islanders were handed a gift by Balogun who fumbled with a pass from John Ogu before Nomenjanahary poun...
'Madagascar Were The Better Team' - Rohr Admits AFCON Underdogs Were Superior To Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Madagascar were the better side in Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations match at the Alexandria Stadium. The Super Eagles had recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins against Burundi and Guinea but were outclassed by the Islanders who scored in each half to secure a 2-0 win. ''What h...
Troost-Ekong : We Were Not Good Enough Against Madagascar
Published: July 01, 2019
Madagascar took three points against Nigeria in the final group stage game of Group B at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, as they booked their first ever last 16 ticket. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw the Islanders shock the three-time African champions. Udinese defender Wil...
Samuel Kalu : Defeat To Madagascar Is A Wake-Up Call To Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr handed Samuel Kalu his first start of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening despite concerns about the winger's health. It will be recalled that the Bordeaux star collapsed in training a day before the Super Eagles opener against Burundi and i...
Key Stats Madagascar Vs Nigeria: Ndidi Aerial Duels; Etebo Most Shots, Passes, Touches & Most Fouled; Aina Key Passes; Ighalo Best PA
Published: July 01, 2019
According to the statistics provided by Whoscored from the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening, the three-time African champions were better offensively and the Islanders were imperious in defence. Despite entering the game as a substitute, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi won a joint game-hi...