Rohr : Zambia Game Was The Most Difficult For Us In The World Cup Qualifiers
Published: October 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has praised his players for beating Zambia’s Chipolopolo and booking their place in the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.Speaking at the post-match conference, the German said: ''It was a very difficult game, in fact the most difficult for us in the qualifying series because of what was ...
Rohr Satisfied With Modern Day Full Back Aina : He Is A Big-Game Player
Published: October 08, 2017
Chelsea defender Ola Aina pulled on a Nigeria jersey with the number 2 at its back, and finally made his international debut for the Super Eagles in their 1-0 win over Zambia yesterday.Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has hinted that the former England U19 skipper will be invited to the national team for future matches, ...
(Photo Confirmation) Zambia Coach: Referee Denied Us A Legitimate Goal
Published: October 08, 2017
Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda was disappointed following his side's 1-0 loss to Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, saying that they were denied a legitimate goal in the first half.Augustine Mulenga's goal on 24 minutes was later canceled for offside, but television replays, which c...
Nigeria For Life : Hull City Celebrate Aina's Debut But Chelsea Remain Silent
Published: October 08, 2017
Former England U19 skipper Ola Aina became cap-tied to the Nigerian national teams when he stepped out onto the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium pitch in the 80th minute to replace an injured Elderson Echiejile against Zambia on Saturday evening.The London Borough of Southwark native had represented England U16, ...
How Moses & Iwobi Reacted To Nigeria Booking Their Spot In World Cup
Published: October 08, 2017
Victor Moses and Alex Iwobi were full of happiness in the wake of Nigeria sealing their World Cup ticket with a game to spare following a hard-fought 1-0 win over Zambia on Saturday evening.The Super Eagles struggled to break down the Copper Bullets until a goal from the Arsenal number seventeen in the 74th minute resc...
Obi Mikel Admits Super Eagles Were Lucky Vs Zambia, Praises Iwobi
Published: October 07, 2017
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has admitted that the Super Eagles were lucky to beat Zambia in Saturday's World Cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, and praised Iwobi for grabbing the winner. The Copper Bullets were 16 minutes from holding the three-time African champions to a draw but Ars...
Chelsea Hail Moses : He Created Nigeria's Best Chance First Half & Played A Part In Goal
Published: October 07, 2017
In their review of the World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia on Saturday evening, Premier League champions Chelsea reserved special praise for their number 15 Victor Moses, noting that he was involved in most of the Super Eagles attacking moves.At the tail end of the game, Moses came close to scoring his fourt...
Nigeria 1 Zambia 0 Player Ratings : Shehu The Best, Moses & Iwobi Star
Published: October 07, 2017
Nigeria needed a late goal from Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi to earn a 1-0 win over Zambia in their penultimate game of the World Cup qualifiers. But how did the Super Eagles actually rate?Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule over the performance of the Super Eagles on a memorable evening.The StartersIkechukwu Ezenwa 6/10T...
Nigeria 1 Zambia 0 : Super-Sub Iwobi Nets Winner, Aina Debuts As Super Eagles Reach World Cup
Published: October 07, 2017
Alex Iwobi's goal guaranteed Nigeria's place at the 2018 World Cup, the Arsenal attacking midfielder earning a 1-0 home win against Zambia on Saturday.The Super Eagles entered the match knowing that victory would secure their spot at next summer's tournament in Russia.A second half effort from substitute Iwobi saw ...
Half-Time Report Nigeria 0 Zambia 0 : Mikel, Ighalo & Simon Miss Chances, Zambia's Goal Disallowed
Published: October 07, 2017
Nigeria and Zambia are yet find the back of the net in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday.The first half ended 0-0 at the ultra modern Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo.Odion Ighalo, Mikel and Moses Simon were guilty of missing chances in the few openings of the first half.Zambia had a goal ruled out for offside, ...
U20 World Cup Star Sakala Returns, Sunzu Starts As Zambia Name Starting XI Vs Nigeria
Published: October 07, 2017
Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda has named his starting eleven to face Nigeria in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening in Uyo, with Spartak Moscow sensation Fashion Sakala returning to the line-up. The 2017 Fifa U20 World Cup star was absent when the Copper Bullets beat Algeria 1-0 on September 5 because he...
(Photo)Zambia Fans Land In Uyo & What They Said On Arrival
Published: October 07, 2017
Zambia supporters have landed in Uyo to cheer their national team, the Copper Bullets, in potentially the most lucrative game in their history, a World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday evening. RwandAir, the official carrier airline of Rwanda, that brought the appro...
Moses & Mikel Start, Iwobi & Aina Bench As Nigeria Anounce Starting Line-Up Vs Zambia
Published: October 07, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Saturday evening's vital World Cup qualifier against Zambia at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, starting from 1700 hours.Rohr had already decided two days ago to start FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa ahead of Chippa United's Dani...
Proud Father Who Convinced Aina To Represent Nigeria In Uyo To Watch Son Debut
Published: October 07, 2017
Olufemi Aina will be among the spectators when the Super Eagles trade tackles with Zambia in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening. Apart from being in the Akwa Ibom State capital to cheer the Super Eagles to their fourth victory in the World Cup qualifiers, Mr Aina has an important mission, which is to ...
Troost-Ekong : The Ball Is In Our Court To Book World Cup Ticket
Published: October 07, 2017
In what should be his last official words before stepping out on to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium pitch on Saturday evening to face Zambia, William Troost-Ekong is backing the Super Eagles to qualify for the World Cup with one game to spare. If the four training sessions are anything to go by, the Bursa...