Everton star Iwobi explains why Super Eagles are motivated before showdown vs Benin
Published: March 24, 2021
Everton winger Alex Iwobi believes that the Super Eagles players would be motivated going into their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. On matchday three of the AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria threw away a four-goal lead, two of which were scored by Iwobi, to draw 4-4 with Sierra Le...
'I'm happy Rohr chose me' - Sparta Rotterdam's Okoye reacts to being selected as Eagles No. 1
Published: March 24, 2021
Sparta Rotterdam rookie goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reacted to being installed as the Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. With only 21 top-flight games under his belt as a professional, the German-born glovesman has gotten the nod over seasoned campai...
'I look to raise my game even more with Super Eagles' - 'Aggressive' Ajayi on his West Brom form
Published: March 24, 2021
Semi Ajayi has admitted that he looks to take his game to a higher level while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The former Arsenal U23 captain was a shining light for West Brom until he fell out of favour with manager Samuel Allardyce after he was shown a red card against Burnley on February 20. Ajay...
Super Eagles captain Musa reveals when he plans to retire, surprised to be called up for AFCONQ
Published: March 24, 2021
Ahmed Musa has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to see his name among the list of 24 players called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. The Super Eagles captain is currently unemployed after a move to Premier League strugglers West Brom fell th...
2021 AFCONQ vs Benin : Versatile Fulham defender Aina vows to make Super Eagles fans happy
Published: March 24, 2021
Versatile Fulham defender Ola Aina has vowed to make the Super Eagles fans happy by winning Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. The Chelsea academy product has been one of the key players in a Fulham side battling to beat the drop, starting all but one of their last twen...
'Call him senior man' - Iheanacho's arrival photo has got many Super Eagles fans talking
Published: March 24, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho finally reported for international duty on Wednesday, a day after he was scheduled to link up with the squad who are preparing for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. One hour and fifty five minutes after his arrival was confirmed, the Super Eagles medi...
Super Eagles coach Rohr on Benin's home form, defence and French-based players
Published: March 24, 2021
Gernot Rohr has highlighted that the Republic of Benin are defensively strong and recalled that the Squirrels eliminated Morocco from the round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles coach is mindful of the fact that the Squirrels could prove a tough nut to crack as they have not lost a home matc...
Super Eagles coach Rohr details exactly why Onuachu was initially omitted from 24-man roster
Published: March 24, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision to omit Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu from the original 24-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The German football tactician aimed a dig at the lanky striker in the days leading up to his squad announcement,...
Racing Genk star Onuachu tells Super Eagles teammates the type of striker he is
Published: March 24, 2021
Racing Genk star Paul Onuachu reported for international duty in red-hot form with an impressive 27 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. The former FC Midtjylland man has seemingly lost the trust of manager Gernot Rohr as he was only handed a late invitation after Nantes winger Moses Simon was forced to...
Leicester City striker Iheanacho finally shows up in camp ahead of Super Eagles Wednesday workout
Published: March 24, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has the full complement of players he has called up for his side's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho, with the arrival of Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on Wednesday morning. Iheanacho was expected to arrive in Lago...
Revealed : Villarreal tried to block Chukwueze from linking up with Nigeria squad
Published: March 23, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Villarreal attempted to block their player Samuel Chukwueze from liking up with the Nigeria squad this week. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner is in contention to face the Squirrels on Saturday, having reported for international duty on Tuesday morning. Rohr won't be a...
Super Eagles anointed number 1 Okoye looking forward to playing against Republic of Benin
Published: March 23, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has proclaimed that Sparta Rotterdam rookie goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is his first choice goalkeeper heading into his team's last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. That decision by the German football tactician saw experienced duo Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa miss out on selectio...
Galatasaray's Etebo assures Super Eagles fans mistake against Sierra Leone won' be repeated
Published: March 23, 2021
Galatasaray midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has assured Super Eagles fans that the mistake against Sierra Leone on matchday three at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium won't be repeated when they face the Republic of Benin this coming Saturday. Last November, the Super Eagles were coasting to victory having scored four goal...
'It's going to be two hard games' - Eagles defender Troost-Ekong on AFCONQ vs Benin, Lesotho
Published: March 23, 2021
Watford center back William Troost-Ekong has predicted that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho will be difficult. Gernot Rohr's team are currently top of Group L in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after an impressive start that saw them register...
23 players ready for training as Super Eagles coach Rohr awaits 'Senior Man' Iheanacho
Published: March 23, 2021
Of the twenty-four players invited to the Super Eagles for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, only Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has not reported for international duty. Nicknamed 'Senior Man' these days, Iheanacho was on duty for Leicester City against Manchester United on Sunday eve...