Super Eagles Kiss Goodbye To 2017 AFCON, Lose To Solitary Sobhi Goal
Published: March 29, 2016
Egypt are on the brink of qualifying for the 2017 African Cup of Nations after defeating Nigeria 1-0 at the Borg El Arab Stadium on Tuesday night.A 65th minute strike from Radwan Sobhi saw the Pharaohs pip Super Eagles 1-0 in the city of Alexandria.Nigeria enjoyed the early possession as both teams tried to settle down...
Ejo Delighted With Kogi Feat In 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup
Published: March 29, 2016
Adamu Audu, head coach of Kogi Confluence has expressed delight as his side’s resilient display to emerge the first runner up in the 2016 Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana.The Nigerian side initially overcame maiden champions Owibeseb before bowing 2-0 to eventual winners Havedzi Warriors in the final of the second ...
Chelsea Loanee Moses Starts, Arsenal Young Star Iwobi Benched As Siasia Refuses To Change Tactics
Published: March 29, 2016
The Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia has made three changes to the side that tackled Egypt in Kaduna on Friday evening for today’s reverse fixture in Alexandria.A review of the lineup published by the Nigerian Federation revealed that the former Nantes striker will still play with the same tactics he used in Kadu...
Iwobi Beaten To Arsenal Goal Of The Month Award By Egypt Star Elneny
Published: March 29, 2016
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi came fifth in the Arsenal Goal of the Month poll for March.The 19-year-old was among eight players in the first - team in the running for the award but lost out to Pharaohs midfield Elneny when the result of the voting was announced by the official website of the Gunners on Tuesday.Alex...
Super Eagles Must Arrive Stadium Before 5:30PM; Pre-Match Meeting is 4PM
Published: March 29, 2016
South African referee Daniel Bennett has instructed the Nigeria and Egypt squads that they must arrive at the Borg el Arab Stadium in Alexandria at least ninety minutes before kickoff on Tuesday.Therefore, the Super Eagles players and technical crew are expected to depart the team’s hotel immediately after the pr...
Gent Winger Moses Simon Declares Himself Fit To Face Egypt
Published: March 29, 2016
Gent winger Moses Simon has declared himself fit to face Egypt on Tuesday night, amid reports that he picked up a training ground injury during the Super Eagles final training session.The 20-year-old was included in the starting XI for the first leg fixture at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.“Simon is okay, he i...
Plateau United Were Better Than Mountain of Fire FC - Ilechukwu
Published: March 29, 2016
Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said Plateau United Football club were better than his wards after his side’s one all draw in match day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter in Jos. Plateau United FC came from a goal dow...
Egypt Defender Sabry Rahil Passes Fitness Test;Available For Selection Vs Nigeria
Published: March 29, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Al Ahly left back Sabry Rahil has passed a fitness test and will be available for selection on Tuesday night against the Super Eagles.The defender could not complete Monday’s workout and national team medics later revealed that he was suffering from a sinus infection.Sa...
FC Dallas Striker Akindele Unfazed By Prospect Of Facing Mexico At Azteca Stadium
Published: March 29, 2016
Canada national-teamer Tesho Akindele is unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday night despite the Canadians suffering a 3-0 home loss to the opponents last Friday.The Canadian squad have been well received since their arrival in Mexico but it will be a totally different ball game during t...
Ighalo Praying Lady Luck Smiles On Super Eagles
Published: March 29, 2016
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is praying Lady Luck smiles on the Super Eagles tonight in their must win African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria.In Friday evening’s tie in Kaduna, it would have been a different story if the strikers had converted their chances, with Victor Moses seeing his effo...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi, Chelsea Star Mikel : We Want To Make Nigerians Happy
Published: March 29, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is hoping to earn his fourth international cap against Egypt in Alexandria and wants to make Nigerians happy by assisting the Super Eagles beat the North Africans tonight.The 19-year-old was a second-half substitute in the reverse fixture played in Kaduna four days ago, having st...
No Ifs, No Buts ! Samson Siasia Admits Nigeria Must Beat Egypt
Published: March 29, 2016
Super Eagles interim coach Samson Siasia has conceded that his team have no choice but to beat the Pharaohs in front of a minimum of 40,000 fans on Tuesday night.In Group G of the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualification standings, Nigeria are two points off first place, currently occupied by Egypt, meaning they must ...
Mission Is Not Impossible! Chelsea Star Mikel Says Super Eagles Have To Fight
Published: March 29, 2016
Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has acknowledged that the Super Eagles face an uphill task to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations following the withdrawal of Chad from the qualifiers.Needing a victory to progress, the central midfielder and fullback Elderson Echiejile were part of the squad that defeated Kenya 3-2 ...
Super Eagles Finally Train At Match Venue
Published: March 29, 2016
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Eagles finally had a feel of the match venue, the Borg El-Arab Stadium, Alexandria, on Tuesday morning local time ahead of the win or bust  2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt.Earlier information suggested that the squad will not practice befo...
Governor Bello Congratulates Kogi Confluence Over Feat In Keta Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has hailed the resilient spirit of the country’s representative at the Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana, Kogi Confluence for emerging the first runner-up in the tournament.Governor Bello in a release through his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo said the feat of t...