Iwobi Frustrated, Omeruo Benched As Nigeria Suffer Shock Loss To South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
There were no mishaps from South Africa as they began their quest to qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations with a convincing victory over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.Goals from Tekelo Rantie and Pacy Tau gave Bafana Bafana victory in front of the perplexed Super Eagles fans.It was the Supe...
Half-Time Report : City's Iheanacho, Etebo Come Close To Scoring; RSA Hit The Post
Published: June 10, 2017
Nigeria have been held to a 0-0 half-time draw by South Africa in their African Cup of Nations qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium this evening.It was the Super Eagles who managed to fashion the game's first attempt, as Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was forced to beat away Kelechi Iheanacho's...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi More Expensive Than The Entire South Africa Starting XI
Published: June 10, 2017
The Nigeria starting XI named to face South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday evening cost 47.6 million euros (equivalent of N19.28 billion in Nigerian currency).According to the experts at transfermarkt.com, the most expensive player in the Super Eagles starting eleven is Leicester City ...
Arsenal, Chelsea Linked Striker Henry Will Not Make Competitive Debut Against South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
KAS Eupen frontman Henry Onyekuru will not make his competitive debut for Nigeria's senior national team against South Africa today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The young striker has been left out of the 18-man squad, meaning he is expected to watch the game from the stands.The players on the bench are...
Exclusive : Arsenal's Iwobi, Simon Start, Chelsea's Omeruo Dropped As Nigeria Announce Starting XI vs RSA
Published: June 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has released his starting lineup for his side's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, starting from 1700 hours.Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi will be in goal, and the German has fielded a back four with William Troost...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Fires Up Super Eagles Teammates : We Are The Best In Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has sent a message of support to his Super Eagles teammates before they face off with Bafana Bafana in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening.Moses withdrew from the Nigeria squad before it was announced by manager Gernot Rohr, and the official word from the Nigeria...
Victor Moses, Five Nigerian Starlets Retained By Chelsea, Solanke Rejects Offer
Published: June 09, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have announced the full list of players they wish to keep next season, with seven players of Nigerian descent retained.The Blues have confirmed that Ola Aina, Tammy Abraham, Ike Ugbo, Tariq Uwakwe, Fikayo Tomori and Super Eagles dazzler Victor Moses will report for pre-season training.D...
Tension Grips Super Eagles Over Lineup; Fasting Shehu's Starting Spot At Risk
Published: June 09, 2017
There is tension in the Super Eagles Le Meridian Hotel camp with Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr set to announce his starting lineup for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier versus South Africa.There remains a mystery about who will get Rohr's nod at right wing-back as the German has concerns about Anorthosis Famagu...
Leicester's Ndidi Has Message For Super Eagles Faithful : Relax, We Won't Let You Down
Published: June 09, 2017
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has sent a message to Nigeria fans ahead of the national team's African Cup of Nations qualifier with South Africa in Uyo.Truth be told, the Super Eagles are under pressure to beat Bafana Bafana after missing out on the last two editions of Africa's flagship competition, and Ndid...
South Africa Danger Man Rantie Vows To Torment Super Eagles Again If....
Published: June 09, 2017
South Africa danger man Tokelo Rantie has vowed to torment the Super Eagles if he is named in the squad for Saturday's clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The former Bournemouth star scored a brace the last time the two countries met in a competitive fixture at the same venue three years ago, which prev...
Bayern Munich Ace Alaba Picks Okocha Ahead Of Barcelona Superstar Neymar In Dream Team
Published: June 09, 2017
Bayern Munich left wing-back David Alaba has named his all-time Dream Team and found room for one of Nigeria's top players to grace the German Bundesliga, Austin Okocha.The Austria international admitted that he faced a selection dilemma on whether to pick ex-Super Eagles captain Okocha or Barcelona superstar Neymar fo...
Super Eagles To Train For One Hour, Rohr To Expose RSA Playing Style, Strengths & Weaknesses
Published: June 09, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have released a schedule of activities a day before the Super Eagles tackle South Africa in Uyo in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.The players will have breakfast together at 0830 hours, before a team walk which will begin at 1000 hours.After the team walk, the players and coaching s...
Liverpool's Nigerian Duo Ojo And Ejaria Focused On World Cup Final
Published: June 09, 2017
Liverpool midfielders of Nigerian descent Sheyi Ojo and Ovie Ejaria have turned their attention to Sunday's Fifa U20 World Cup final between England and Venezuela at the Suwon World Cup Stadium, Suwon.On Thursday, England were able to make up for their defeat to Italy at the 2016 U19 European Championship, and winger O...
How Did Liverpool-Bound, Chelsea, Spurs Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent React To England Win
Published: June 08, 2017
Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori have expressed their joy after England qualified for their first World Cup final in over fifty years following their 3-1 win over Italy in the Fifa U20 World Cup on Thursday.Three players of Nigerian parentage So...
Rohr Admits Selection Headache Vs RSA, Rues Absence Of Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel
Published: June 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he faces a selection headache before the national team's first competitive game of 2017 against South Africa.Speaking to reporters at Thursday's press conference, the German rued the absence of recuperating trio John Obi Mikel, Leon Balogun and goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, and...