Super Eagles Training: Uche Scores Beautiful Curler, Iheanacho & Mikel Bag Two Goals Each
Published: October 04, 2017
The Super Eagles held their first training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening, ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifying match with Zambia. Changchun Yatai F.C. striker Odion Ighalo grabbed the headlines with a hat-trick for Team B, but a couple of players also impressed with the...
Zambia National Team Jet Into Uyo For N4.3 Billion Match With Nigeria
Published: October 04, 2017
Zambia National Team are expected to arrive in Nigeria on Wednesday, ahead of potentially the most lucrative game in their history, a Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier with the Super Eagles. Seven of the invited nine foreign-based professionals summoned by manager Wedson Nyirenda have joined the Zambia national team c...
Moses Simon : We Know The Importance Of Qualifying For The World Cup
Published: October 04, 2017
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon is fully aware of the importance of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Nigeria's bid to reach a sixth Fifa World Cup in seven tournaments will be seriously tested on Saturday when the Super Eagles face off with the Copper Bullets at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium...
Victor Moses Not Skipping WCQ Vs Zambia, Iwobi, Aina, Simon Join Camp
Published: October 03, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses is not skipping the important World Cup qualifying match against Zambia. The Blues number fifteen will be the last invited Super Eagle to report for international duty, with Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi, Hull City's Ola Aina, Nante's Chidozie Awaziem and Gent winger Moses Simon tea...
Rohr's Selection Headache: Akpeyi Saves Penalty, Ajiboye Shot-Stopper, Ezenwa Past Glory
Published: October 03, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will not surprise many people when he names his starting line-up on Saturday, with Leon Balogun, Troost-Ekong, Wilfred Ndidi, Obi Mikel, Odion Ighalo and Victor Moses among the untouchable players. However, allnigeriasoccer.com understands the German tactician is faced with a major sel...
Super Eagles Practice Game: Line-Ups, Ighalo Nets Hat-Trick, Ekong With Ferocious Shots
Published: October 03, 2017
The training pitch of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium was used for the two practice games involving the Super Eagles players on Tuesday evening, with about a quarter of the full length of the pitch utilized. Training cones were used to narrow the width of the space used for the practice game. Ikechukwu E...
Super Eagles Only Out-And-Out Left Back Suffers Training Ground Injury
Published: October 03, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile could not complete the Super Eagles first training session held at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening. The left back twisted his ankle as he tried to stop the ball during the first practice game that involved five players ...
Victor Moses, Ola Aina & Alex Iwobi Absent As Super Eagles Train For One Hour
Published: October 03, 2017
Twenty players, including two named on the standby list, trained with the Super Eagles as they began their preparations for the 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The players that didn't participate in the traini...
All Eyes On Ola Aina As Chelsea Defender In Line For Nigeria Debut Vs Zambia
Published: October 03, 2017
Chelsea product Ola Aina is hoping to make his competitive debut at senior level by stepping out onto the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium turf on Saturday evening. The former England U19 skipper caught the eye of manager Gernot Rohr, and even the players, when he trained with the national team at their get-to...
Italy Star Ready To Challenge Victor Moses For Chelsea First-Team Spot
Published: October 03, 2017
Italy international Davide Zappacosta is prepared to challenge Victor Moses for a first-team spot, following his transfer to Chelsea from Torino in the summer transfer window. Since completing his move to the Premier League champs, the right wing-back has started only two matches, against Qarabag in the Champions Le...
Nigeria 13 Zambia 6 : Number Of Foreign-Based Professionals In Camp
Published: October 03, 2017
At least thirteen foreign-based professionals will participate in the Super Eagles first workout scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening. The foreign-based professionals in camp are Elderson Echiejile, Oghenekaro Etebo, Anthony Nwakaeme, John Ogu, Kelechi Iheanacho, A...
Done Deal: Dream Team VI Trainee Adeloye Joins Hartlepool United F.C
Published: October 03, 2017
Hartlepool United F.C have completed the signing of Dream Team VI trainee Tomi Adeloye, the official website of the National League outfit has reported. The 21-year-old has been offered a deal by Hartlepool United following a successful trial, in which he netted a hat-trick in a behind-closed-doors friendly against ...
Chippa United GK Daniel Akpeyi Heading To Uyo After Flight Hitch
Published: October 03, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has reliably gathered that goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will actively participate in the Super Eagles workout at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday evening. The Chippa United netminder could not meet the deadline for the invited players to report at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Res...
Two Players Named On Standby List To Train With Super Eagles On Tuesday Evening
Published: October 03, 2017
Two players named on the Super Eagles standby list will partake in the national team's first full training session at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. 2017 WAFU Cup of Nations stars Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Afeez Aremu teamed up with the Super Eagles at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort on Monday, bringing th...
Odion Ighalo Will Put Nigeria Success Ahead Of Personal Glory
Published: October 03, 2017
Changchun Yatai F.C. striker Odion Ighalo has emphasized that he will make sure the Super Eagles qualify for their sixth World Cup ahead of personal glory when they face off with Zambia on Saturday. The former Watford man was one of the shining lights in Nigeria's games against Cameroon in September. Ighalo was o...