Rohr explains why Onovo was handed late call-up; Simon, Marcus tested at fullback pre-Cameroon
Published: June 07, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that he was forced to hand a late call-up to Ujpest star Vincent Onovo for the second friendly against Cameroon because he was short at center-back heading into the fixture. The Super Eagles were hit with an injury crisis with central defenders Kenneth Omeruo, Semi Ajayi, Le...
Rohr names three Super Eagles players who will definitely start against Cameroon
Published: June 07, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr has named three Super Eagles players who will definitely start Tuesday evening's friendly against Cameroon at Stadion Wiener Neustadt in Austria. The Super Eagles are seeking to get back to winning ways after they were narrowly beaten 1-0 by the Indomitable Lions in the first of the two friendli...
Ebony Shoe : Genk's Onuachu beats Man City loanee of Nigerian descent, 3 others to award
Published: June 07, 2021
Paul Onuachu has followed in the footsteps of former Super Eagles stars Daniel Amokachi , Victor Ikpeba , Godwin Okpara and Celestine Babayaro by winning the prestigious Ebony Shoe, awarded to the the best football player from Africa or of African origin in Belgium. The Racing Genk striker beat Anderlecht's Manchest...
Official : Super Eagles fullback joins Khimki from Lokomotiv Moscow on permanent deal
Published: June 07, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Russian Premier League club FK Khimki have announced the permanent acquisition of Bryan Idowu. The Super Eagles fullback ended his association with Lokomotiv Moscow by signing a two-year contract with Khimki, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2022-23 season and...
'It took me 45 minutes to respond' - Lorient star admits being shocked when contacted by Rohr
Published: June 07, 2021
Lorient striker Terem Moffi has admitted that he was pleasantly shocked to be contacted by Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr with a view to a call-up to the Super Eagles after netting his first hat-trick in the French Ligue 1 against Bordeaux in April 2021. Rohr kept his word by including Moffi in his finalized squad for...
Ex-Nigeria U23 captain makes himself available for Mexico friendly; pleased with Etebo, Ekong's progress
Published: June 07, 2021
Former Nigeria U23 captain Erhun Obanor is delighted with the progress made by his ex-teammates in the Dream Team VI, William Troost-Ekong, Oghenekaro Etebo and Abdullahi Shehu, who have been promoted to the Super Eagles and started the recent friendly match against Cameroon.   The KF Laci center-back trained with th...
Chelsea urged to make a move for Nigeria striker if they miss out on Lukaku, Kane, Haaland
Published: June 07, 2021
Football.London says Chelsea should consider a move for newly-capped Nigeria international striker Terem Moffi if they miss out on their primary transfer targets this summer. The Blues are in the market for a proven goalscorer ahead of next season; Germany international Timo Werner struggled in his first season in ...
'I hope to give my best' - Ujpest midfielder reacts to maiden Nigeria call-up pre-Cameroon
Published: June 07, 2021
Ujpest hardworking midfielder Vincent Onovo has received a late call-up to the Super Eagles ahead of Tuesday evening's friendly against Cameroon at the Stadion Wiener Neustadt in Austria. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is short on personnel at key positions before the second friendly against the Indomitable Lions, with ...
'It was a very good game' - Fulham's Cameroon star on win against legendary rival Nigeria
Published: June 06, 2021
Zambo Anguissa expressed his delight after the Indomitable Lions' narrow 1-0 win against Nigeria in an international friendly staged at Stadion Wiener Neustadt in Austria on Friday, June 4. The Super Eagles clearly dominated the game, especially in the opening minutes, only for Anguissa to net what proved to be the ma...
Ex-Real Madrid center-back Ohale on target against European champions Barcelona Femeni
Published: June 06, 2021
Former Real Madrid central defender Osinachi Ohale netted her second goal in Madrid CFF's colours as they were beaten 3-2 by European champions Barcelona in a Primera División Femenina clash at the  Estadi Johan Cruyff (Sant Joan Despí) on Sunday afternoon. Three Super Eagles stars were included in their respecti...
Twente and Benfica thrashing out terms for Super Eagles fullback
Published: June 06, 2021
Dutch Eredivisie side FC Twente and Portuguese setup Benfica are thrashing out terms for Nigeria international Tyronne Ebuehi. Portuguese sports daily A Bola has built on reports from the Dutch media that Twente are negotiating the permanent acquisition of the Dutch-born fullback. Ebuehi spent the whole of last ...
Austria move a step closer to beating Nigeria to former Super Eagles invitee Lawal
Published: June 05, 2021
The Austrian Football Association have moved a step closer to beating their Nigerian counterparts to the services of promising goalkeeper Tobias Lawal, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. On Friday night, about the same time the Super Eagles were facing Cameroon, Lawal made his debut for Austria U21s as they registered a 2...
'We had 17 shots, Cameroon 3' - Rohr brings out statistics to defend Super Eagles loss
Published: June 05, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has used statistics to defend his team's narrow 1-0 loss to Cameroon in an international friendly on Friday night, saying that they dominated the game especially in the opening minutes but couldn't find a breakthrough. On paper, the Super Eagles were at a disadvantage heading into the fix...
Rohr gives his seal of approval to three Super Eagles players after debuts vs Cameroon
Published: June 05, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr reckons that Galatasaray center back Valentine Ozonwafor, CD Feirense winger Abraham Marcus and Lorient striker Terem Moffi gave a good account of themselves in their first international match for the Super Eagles. Against the Indomitable Lions, Moffi replaced the misfiring Onuachu after 65 minut...
Rohr rules out two key defenders for second match vs Cameroon; hints at playing three at the back
Published: June 05, 2021
Watford star William Troost-Ekong and Paderborn fullback Jamilu Collins will certainly not be involved when Nigeria face off with Cameroon on Tuesday, June 8. The two defenders, who started last night's clash with the Indomitable Lions, picked up injuries; Collins managed to soldier on until the end of the game but ...