Half-Time Report Cameroon 0 Nigeria 1 : Simon Scores, Moses Skillful , Ighalo Assists
Published: September 04, 2017
Nigeria are on course to take a big step towards qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after Moses Simon put the Super Eagles ahead 1-0 against Cameroon in Yaounde.The KAA Gent forward was on-hand to beat Fabrice Ondoa from close range after Odion Jude Ighalo made a good run from the right.However, the Cameroonians...
Rohr Names Starting XI : Moses, Ndidi, Mikel Start, Ola Aina & Iheanacho On The Bench
Published: September 04, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made no changes to his starting line-up for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon.Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo passed a late fitness test and has retained his spot in the starting eleven.Chelsea loanee Ola Aina is in line for his first senior internati...
Exclusive: Ighalo Passes Fitness Test, Named In Starting XI Against Cameroon
Published: September 04, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Watford star Odion Ighalo has been named in the starting eleven for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in Yaounde.Nigeria medics and manager Gernot Rohr had been sweating on the fitness of Ighalo after he picked up a minor hamstring injury in Uyo th...
Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Balogun Named In CAF Starting XI For Match Day Three
Published: September 04, 2017
The performances of three Nigerian stars in the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium last Friday have not gone unnoticed, with Confederation of African Football naming the trio in its Dream Team for match day three.In a 3-5-2 formation, Mainz star Leon Balogun started in th...
Ighalo : Referee Said He Booked Me For Thanking Jesus
Published: September 04, 2017
Odion Ighalo said he was booked by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha in the 30th minute of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon in Uyo because he publicly displayed a religious message on his T-shirt after scoring the opening goal.Fifa bans any unsanctioned political, religious or commercial messages on shirts, an...
Rohr: Ighalo To Undergo Late Fitness Test, Starting XI To Be Named Monday Morning
Published: September 04, 2017
Odion Ighalo will undergo a late fitness on Monday to determine his availability for the World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions, after the former Watford star picked up a minor hamstring injury in the first leg.When asked on the possibility of playing without Ighalo, who limped off in the rout in Uyo last Fr...
Rohr : Cameroon Will Be Out For Revenge, I Trust My Boys
Published: September 04, 2017
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has declared that his wards are focused on the crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroun on Monday night.Nigeria tamed the Indomitable Lions 4-0 in a Group B match last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.The team arrived in a Yaounde on Sunday afternoon ahead of the ...
Cameroon Vs Nigeria Preview : Moses, Mikel Star Men, Zambo Weakest Link, Set Pieces, Cautions
Published: September 04, 2017
The Super Eagles of Nigeria look set to complete a double over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and could become the first African side to secure a place at the Russia 2018 World Cup today.A win for Nigeria will take them to 12 points in a group that will also see Algeria host Zambia on Tuesday and with Algeria expect...
Victor Moses Factor And Six Other Reasons Super Eagles Can Beat Cameroon In Yaounde
Published: September 04, 2017
Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles of Nigeria face Cameroon on Monday in Yaounde, there's no other way of looking at it.It's the match-day 4 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the Eagles have recorded three wins in three games.Win and continue their roller coaster run in the Group which also comprises of Algeria and Zam...
'Nigerian Ronaldo' : We Want To Qualify For The World Cup ASAP
Published: September 04, 2017
Moses Simon is confident Nigeria will ‘leave with victory’ when they play Cameroun in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday.The Gent winger is tipped to start for the three-time African champions in Yaounde in the Group B match.Nigeria tamed Cameroon 4-0 last Friday to maintain their flawless run of three match...
Super Eagles Utility Man Shehu : We Anticipate A Tough Match
Published: September 03, 2017
Super Eagles right-back Shehu Abdullahi say they are well prepared for Monday's FIFA World Cup qualifier Group B tie against Cameroun.The Gernot Rohr's wards clash with the African champions at 6pm on Monday.Nigeria could become the first African team to earn a slot in Russia as early as Tuesday (next 48 hours) if they...
The Roll Call Of Players Set To Battle Cameroon On Monday
Published: September 03, 2017
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has 23 very fit players to select from in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.The goalkeepers that travelled to Yaounde are Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye and Dele Alampasu, defenders Uche Agbo, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Ola Aina, Leon Balogun, William Ekong, Tyronne...
Mikel : Super Eagles Target Is To Pick The World Cup Ticket By Monday
Published: September 03, 2017
Skipper Mikel John Obi was in buoyant spirit as the Super Eagles arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.“We are just very keen to finish what we started. We started a job in Uyo and it is time to finish it. If we can pick the World Cu...
Cameroon Star Siani : Two Defeats Against Nigeria, Something Has To Be Done
Published: September 03, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, K.V. Oostende midfielder Sébastien Siani says the Indomitable Lions are targeting a win in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Yaounde.Siani was in the Cameroon squad that were humiliated 3-0 by the Super Eagles in a friendly staged in Belgium in October 2015, an...
Super Eagles Booked In To Stay At Hilton, Hold Final Training 1900 Hours
Published: September 03, 2017
The Super Eagles are getting set for the final training session before Monday evening's return leg of their World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Eagles will begin their workout at 1900 hours.Manager Gernot Rohr will not be able to call upon CSKA Moscow striker Aar...