Predicting Nigeria's Starting XI Vs Burundi : Mikel, Omeruo, Iwobi, Akpeyi To Start
Published: June 18, 2019
Nigeria will begin their chase for a fourth African Cup of Nation title on Saturday with group rivals Burundi first in line to try and thwart their ambitions and while manager Gernot Rohr has had to contend with the recent sickness plague and fitness issues in camp, it is important to note the best ones at his disposal...
Dennerby Aims Dig At Referee; Labels Super Falcons Stars As Heroines After Disciplined Performance Vs France
Published: June 18, 2019
Thomas Dennerby has labelled the Super Falcons players as heroines following their disciplined performance in a 1-0 loss to France in their last group game of the 2019 Women's World Cup. The Swede felt badly done by because of the decision of Honduran referee Melissa Borjas, the fact that the penalty was retaken bef...
Super Falcons Player Ratings Against France : Nnadozie Composed; Onome & Ohale Brilliant; Chikwelu Shows Defensive Abilities, Oshoala Off Day
Published: June 17, 2019
Nigeria were beaten by a solitary strike from France's defender, Renard in their last group game of the 2019 Women's World Cup on Monday.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Emmanuel Chinaza provides a lowdown on how the Super Falcons fared in the clash thus, The Starters GoalkeeperChiamaka Nnadozie: Sprightly. Quick off her ...
2019 WWC : Five Takeaways From Nigeria's Unlucky 1-0 Loss To France
Published: June 17, 2019
Nigeria's Super Falcons on Monday night lost gallantly 1-0 to France in their last Group A match of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup at the Roazhon Park in Rennes.Izuchukwu Okosi examines five takeaways from the exhilarating game.1. The Super Falcons Lost The Balls Many TimesThe Falcons lost so many balls in midfield es...
Nigeria 0 France 1 : Hard-fighting Super Falcons Lose To Hosts After Retaken Penalty
Published: June 17, 2019
Renard's retaken VAR penalty was all that separated France and Nigeria at the Roazhon Park in Rennes on Monday evening as the Super Falcons suffered their second loss in the 2019 Women's World Cup.Thomas Dennerby made just one change to the team that toppled South Korea last time out, with Halimatu Ayinde coming in for...
Four Reasons Why Fans Should Be Excited About Mikel's Return To Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON
Published: June 17, 2019
With four days to the much-anticipated AFCON 2019 tournament, many Nigerians are happy that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are back in contention for the trophy after missing two previous editions.Gernot Rohr is glad to have one of his most important players, Mikel Obi, back in the team, and the fans should equally share ...
Super Falcons Star Ordega On Last 16 Chances, O3 Partnership, France Captain Henry
Published: June 17, 2019
Shanghai Shenhua striker Francisca Ordega fancies the Super Falcons chances of progressing to the last 16 of the 2019 Women's World Cup when they face hosts France at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday evening. Ordega, who is participating in her third Women's World Cup, highlighted the qualities of Nigeria's attacking ...
Could The Super Eagles Be Lacking In Confidence Ahead Of AFCON Opener?
Published: June 17, 2019
After failing to win their last two preparatory matches just before the ball gets rolling for the 2019 African Cup of Nations tournament, it is looking increasingly likely that Nigeria are in for a really tough and testing adventure in Egypt.It is, no doubt, one thing to have quality and talented players to negotiate a...
Rohr Warns Super Eagles 15 World Cuppers : AFCON Playing Style Is Different
Published: June 17, 2019
Ahead of Nigeria's opening match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, manager Gernot Rohr has stated that the Super Eagles have to adopt a playing style completely different from the 2018 World Cup. The former Bayern Munich defender has named as many as fifteen World Cuppers on the roster for the tournament whic...
History Chaser Oshoala Confident Super Falcons Can Hold Their Own Against World Class France Team
Published: June 17, 2019
Nigeria will take on hosts France in their final group game at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Monday starting from 2000 hours, with the African champions battling for a last sixteen spot at the Women's World Cup. Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala was in the Barcelona team that lost 4-1 to Lyon in the final of the UEFA Women'...
Why FC Midtjylland's Onuachu Was Omitted From Super Eagles Squad Vs Senegal
Published: June 17, 2019
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu could not make his fourth international appearance as the Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by Senegal in a friendly on Sunday evening. There is a sickness bug going around at the moment in the Super Eagles camp, with as many as five players, including Onuachu, falling ill. The abs...
Rohr Confirms Second Friendly Between Nigeria And Senegal Has Been Cancelled
Published: June 16, 2019
The second friendly match between Nigeria and Senegal which was scheduled to take place on Monday, June 17 has been cancelled following the request of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. According to various reports in the Senegalese press, Rohr decided to call off the friendly few hours before the start of today's ...
Nigeria 0 Senegal 1 : Gueye's First Half Goal Ends Super Eagles 8-Game Unbeaten Run
Published: June 16, 2019
The Super Eagles were beaten 1-0 by the top ranked African nation,Senegal in their last preparatory game before the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The behind-closed-doors friendly was held at the training pitch of the Hotel Mercure in Ismailia on Sunday evening. Barring an injury, everything is pointing to the fact th...
Arsenal Midfielder Nwakali, Three U17 World Cup Winners Who Should Consider Moving To Belgian League To Save Their Careers
Published: June 16, 2019
Victor Osimhen's career witnessed a tremendous turnaround last season following his move to Belgian side Sporting Charleroi.The former U17 World Cup winner had an unfruitful spell with Bundesliga side Wolfsburg but he returned to great form as he found the back of the net on 20 occasions.Just like the 20-year-old strik...
Five Things To Expect From Super Eagles AFCON Group Matches
Published: June 16, 2019
The Super Eagles will on Saturday, 22 June, begin their campaign in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a clash against Burundi. Izuchukwu Okosi presents five things Nigerian football faithful can expect to witness from their team's games in Alexandria.1. Nigeria To Score In All Three MatchesThe team that Super Eagles ...