Rohr On Super Eagles No. 1 Goalkeeper, Eight New Players & Obi Mikel
Published: June 16, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is still undecided over his first choice goalkeeper at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Deportivo de La Coruña's Francis Uzoho has fallen out of favour with the German due to his inactivity in the second half of last season while there is uncertainty over the fitness of Ik...
Ahmed Musa Reveals His One Wish Before Super Eagles AFCON Opener Vs Burundi
Published: June 16, 2019
Super Eagles assistant captain Ahmed Musa is hopeful that none of the 23 players named to the team's Africa Cup of Nations squad will suffer injury setbacks. The Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia forward believes it is time to focus on the team's fitness rather than the form of the players prior to the Nations Cup."Its flatt...
International Dream Cup Nigeria 1 Romania 2 : Top Shooter Sopuruchukwu Scores Again As Future Eagles Finish Third
Published: June 16, 2019
There was another disappointing scoreline for the Nigeria U16s as they lost 2-1 to Romania in their final match at the International Dream Cup 2019 on Sunday morning. The Future Eagles started their campaign on a bright note with a 3-1 thrashing of Mexico on June 12 before suffering a 4-1 loss at the hands of Japan ...
Flying Eagles Captain & NFF Target Bennetts Nominated For Golden Boy Award; Chukwueze Snubbed
Published: June 15, 2019
Flying Eagles captain Ikouwem Udo Utin has been nominated for the 2019 Golden Boy, an award handed out to the best U21 player in European football. Borussia Monchengladbach starlet Keanan Bennetts is the other Nigeria-eligible player included on the long list of 100 nominees for the 2019 title. Villarreal's Samu...
Musa, Onyekuru, Shehu Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Friendly Against Senegal; Balogun Doubtful
Published: June 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that three Super Eagles stars will play no part in the pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against the top ranked African nation, Senegal on Sunday, June 16 as a result of illness. The high profile absentee is assistant captain Ahmed Musa, and the Al-Nassr striker is joined in the tre...
Barcelona's Oshoala Sets Her Sights On Equaling 20-Year-Old Nigeria Record Vs France
Published: June 15, 2019
Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has set her sights on equaling a 20-year-old Nigerian record when the Super Falcons trade tackles with France in their final group game at the ongoing Women's World Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Her wonder goal against South Korea on June 12 took her to two goals in the competit...
Besiktas Slap In Bid For Nigeria U23 Captain Okechukwu
Published: June 15, 2019
Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have made an offer of 1.25 million euros to sign Nigeria international Azubuike Okechukwu, according to reports. Turkish newspaper Ajansspor claims the central midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Istanbul club and it has been suggested by former Besiktas winger Okan Koc that...
Rohr Explains Why Semi Ajayi Was Dropped From Super Eagles Final AFCON Roster
Published: June 15, 2019
The return of Chelsea hero Obi Mikel was the reason behind Gernot Rohr's decision to drop Rotherham United's Semi Ajayi from the final roster that will defend the colours of Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The German football tactician stuck to his guns with regards to Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho,...
Nigeria AFCON Squad : Iwobi Is Most Popular Player Ahead Of Mikel, Onyekuru, Chukwueze
Published: June 15, 2019
A week before Nigeria's first game at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi will head into the tournament as the most popular player named to the Super Eagles roster, based on Wikipedia page views. The Hale End Academy product has had 33,916 page views in the past 30 days on his Wikipedia entry,...
Rohr On Super Eagles AFCON Squad : 'We Have A Young Team Without Any Stars'
Published: June 15, 2019
Gernot Rohr is confident that the Super Eagles will qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, even though he has stated that there are no marquee players in the squad. Compared to other teams, Egypt have in their ranks Africa's finest footballer Mohamed Salah, Senegal have Liverpool's Sadio...
Norwich City Target Collins Eligible To Play In Premier League Despite Seven Nigeria Caps
Published: June 15, 2019
Newly promoted Premier League club Norwich City are mulling over a move for Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins, according to reports. German sports publication Kicker says Collins is on the radar of Premier League clubs, including Norwich City. The Canaries are monitoring the Nigeria left-back with a view to a...
Can Alex Iwobi Surpass Okocha's AFCON Goalscoring Record?
Published: June 14, 2019
African Cup Of Nations history isn't complete if Austin Okocha's name isn't mentioned based on his wonderful achievements on the field of play.Though he didn't score too many AFCON goals, his defense-splitting passes, dribbling skills, set-piece abilities and his massive creativity are some of the reasons why he's list...
Omeruo Reacts To Appointment Of Former Defensive Partner Woodgate As Middlesbrough Coach
Published: June 14, 2019
Former England international Jonathan Woodgate has been appointed as the new coach of Championship outfit Middlesbrough, agreeing a three-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2022. A center back by trade, Woodgate had two different spells as a player with Boro and also captained the side before ending his ...
Rohr Admits Super Eagles Reaching Africa Cup Of Nations Semifinal Will Be Difficult
Published: June 14, 2019
Gernot Rohr has admitted that the Super Eagles reaching the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations will be difficult because of the quality of teams in the competition. Nigeria are on a good run heading into the tournament, having remained undefeated since the end of the 2018 World Cup with five victories and t...
'We Are Not Going To Give Them Any Space' - Falcons Star Chikwelu Hoping To Win Midfield Battle Vs France
Published: June 14, 2019
Super Falcons star Rita Chikwelu is of the opinion that the midfield battle will be key to whether they win or lose their final Group A match against France at the 2019 Women's World Cup. The Kristianstad ace shone playing as a deep-lying midfielder as Nigeria registered a 2-0 win against South Korea on Wednesday an...