Rohr, Obi Mikel Want To Finish 2018 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Unbeaten
Published: November 10, 2017
Nigeria’s Super Eagles go up against the Fennecs of Algeria in Constantine on Friday with a determination to finish the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying campaign unbeaten.Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr and Skipper Mikel John Obi said this much on Thursday evening, as the squad welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to A...
Rohr Makes Up His Mind On Starting XI : How Team A & B Lined Up Final Workout Pre-Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has already made up his mind on his starting line-up for today's World Cup qualifier against the national team of Algeria.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Wednesday night, it has now become clearer that ex-Chelsea defensive midfielder Mikel John Obi is doubtful to star...
Tammy Abraham Says Manchester United Stars Are Making Him Feel Confident
Published: November 09, 2017
Ahead of a potential debut for England's senior team against Germany, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has said that Manchester United young stars Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard are making him have confidence in his abilities.Tammy Abraham Says Manchester United Stars Are Making Him Feel Confident Abraham has had an exc...
Wenger Warns Ahead Of Argentina-Nigeria : Argentina Have Top Class Offensive Players
Published: November 09, 2017
Head Coach of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, has said that he was pleased with the qualification of Argentina, together with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, for the 2018 World Cup.Argentina, two-time winners of the World Cup, clash with Nigeria in the city of Krasnodar on Tuesday, November 14, and Wenger has revealed that t...
Afro-Russian Defender Brian Idowu To Join Eagles In Krasnodar? - Report
Published: November 09, 2017
Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu is in line to make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they face Argentina in Krasnodar next Tuesday, November 14, according to reports.Score Nigeria, quoting Super Eagles Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye, claims the Russian-born defender will join up with the Super Eagl...
Injured Mikel Agu Forced To Depart Eagles Camp, Not On The Plane To Algeria
Published: November 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Porto loanee Mikel Agu has finally departed the Super Eagles camp, and was not on the plane to Constantine ahead of Friday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Algeria.The Bursaspor midfielder was forced to withdraw from the roster after picking up a knee injury while repre...
Super Eagles Warmly Received By Algerian Fans In Constantine
Published: November 09, 2017
Players and officials of the Super Eagles players have just landed in Constantine, the city that will host the World Cup qualifier against Algeria, on Friday.As first reported by Nigeria Football Federation, and additionally confirmed by this website, the Super Eagles arrived safely in Constantine, Algeria, and recepti...
Fulham Starlet Of Nigerian Descent Trains With Abraham In England Men's Senior
Published: November 09, 2017
England manager Gareth Southgate selected highly-rated Fulham midfielder Tayo Edun to train with the England senior national team on Thursday, November 9.The English Football Association have informed via the social networks that Young Lions duo Tayo Edun and Jay Dasilva are training with the Three Lions today, while G...
GK Okonkwo & Adeniran Benched As England Youth Continue To Sparkle
Published: November 09, 2017
Catch-up on how players of Nigerian descent fared for England's youth teams in international matches that took place on Wednesday, November 8.In a UEFA European U19 Championship qualifier staged at Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, England thrashed Faroe Islands 6-0.Everton summer signing Dennis Adeniran was among the six player...
Argentina Will Not Field Their Strongest Possible Line Up Vs Nigeria
Published: November 09, 2017
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will not be available for selection when Argentina face Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly on Tuesday, November 14.Buenos Aires based Argentine TV sports channel TYC Sports reiterated on Thursday morning that the match against the Russians will be the only one of the two friendlies tha...
(Photo) Breaking: Nigeria Int'l Signs Two-Year Deal Worth N14M To Remain At Enyimba
Published: November 09, 2017
Nigeria Professional Football League powerhouse Enyimba have finally secured the services of Joseph Osadiaye for another two years. With the CAF Confederation Cup and the CHAN around the corner the two-cap Super Eagles winger will have the opportunity to showcase his talent to the world. "The negotiation period was...
Manchester United Attempted To Sign Ex-Nigeria U20, U23 Skipper
Published: November 09, 2017
Premier League giants Manchester United attempted to sign former Nigeria U20 and U23 skipper Isaac Promise in the past, according to The Sun.The English newspaper has reported that Manchester United arranged for Nigerian youth-team captain Isaac Promise to travel with Mikel after the 2003 Fifa U17 World Cup.The pair re...
Mikel Was Wanted By Barcelona, Real Madrid & Arsenal, Was To Earn N2.8B At Man Utd
Published: November 09, 2017
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal were among the teams interested in the signing of Mikel John Obi before the central midfielder agreed to join Chelsea in 2005, The Sun is reporting.The attacking midfielder's switch to Stamford Bridge was not straightforward as Manchester United first bought the player but he complete...
Man Utd Set To Make sensational Swoop For Barcelona Star Valued At N24.9 Billion
Published: November 09, 2017
Jose Mourinho is set to make a shock bid for Barcelona's defender, Samuel Umtiti this January window after he had been left unsatisfied with his defensive options and the poor level of efficiency they had put in following last weekend's defeat to Chelsea, according to reports.The fact that the Portuguese would not coun...
Troost-Ekong On Partnership With Balogun: His Quality Has Definitely Helped
Published: November 09, 2017
Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong had words of glamour and excitement to give ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Algeria on Friday, and spoke about his partnership with Leon Balogun.In an interview with thenff.com, the sturdy defender spoke about Nigeria's World cup qualification and the upcoming games a...