2013 U17 World Cup Winner Suggests Best Position For Iheanacho; Reveals Rohr's Failed Promise
Published: November 10, 2020
2013 U17 World Cup-winning midfielder Abdullahi Alfa reckons that Kelechi Iheanacho is better off as a support striker than a number 10. The Leicester City star was utilised as an advanced playmaker operating on the wings during the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup and showed off his qualities in that position by settin...
'Sierra Leone Is A Difficult Place To Go To' - Yobo Warns Super Eagles Ahead Of Trip To Freetown
Published: November 09, 2020
Nigeria assistant coach Joseph Yobo has urged the Super Eagles players to settle for nothing less than three points when they face off against Sierra Leone in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Friday, adding that the Leone Stars will be a difficult nut to crack next week in Freetown. The former Everton defend...
Super Eagles Captain Musa On Flight Hitch; Playing Without Fans; Advice To Nigeria U20s
Published: November 09, 2020
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has revealed that he was faced with traveling difficulties before linking up with the Nigeria squad in Benin City ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match with Sierra Leone. The former Leicester City striker rued the absence of fans for the matchday three fixture holdi...
'He Plays Great'- Slavia Coach Gives Glowing Assessment Of Olayinka After Game-winner
Published: November 09, 2020
Coach Jindřich Tripišovský has lauded Peter Olayinka after he scored another decisive goal to help Slavia Prague secure a hard-fought 1-0 win against Mladá Boleslav in the Fortuna Liga on Sunday. Slavia took the lead seven minutes in as Olayinka fired the ball past Mikulec to the far post after meeting a throug...
Leicester's Iheanacho, Stoke City Loanee Etebo, 3 Others Report For International Duty
Published: November 09, 2020
Five players selected for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone have reported for international duty in Benin City, Edo State, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Stoke City loanee Oghenekaro Etebo are among the early arrivals in the Super Eagl...
Rohr Hands Late Call-up To Abdullahi Shehu To Replace FC Midtjylland's Champions League Star
Published: November 09, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has handed a late call-up to Omonia Nikosia summer signing Abdullahi Shehu ahead of the national team's upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Sierra Leone, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. FC Midtjylland central midfielder Frank Onyeka has withdrawn from the squad c...
'I Didn't Find Dennis Convincing Today' - Club Brugge Coach Admits Eagles Striker Not At His Best
Published: November 09, 2020
Club Brugge coach Philippe Clement has admitted that Emmanuel Dennis has not been at his best since the start of the 2020-2021 season. The Super Eagles striker missed out on a dream move to the English Premier League in the summer transfer window due to a work permit obstacle and since then he has failed to shine e...
Aribo Fires Warning To Sierra Leone With Brace For Glasgow Rangers In 8-0 Rout Of Hamilton
Published: November 08, 2020
Joseph Aribo will report for international duty full of confidence after inspiring Glasgow Rangers to an 8-0 win against Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.   Aribo started alongside fellow Nigeria international Leon Balogun for Steven Gerrard's team and fo...
Augsburg Center Back Uduokhai Gives Three Reasons For Choosing Germany Over Nigeria
Published: November 08, 2020
Augsburg center back Felix Uduokhai has received a maiden call-up to Germany's senior team ahead of international matches against Czech Republic, Ukraine and Spain this month. An ever present in defence for Augsburg in the new season, going the distance in all their seven matches in the Bundesliga, he has flourishe...
'We Are Good Mentally' - Rohr Says Super Eagles Are Prepared To Face Sierra Leone
Published: November 08, 2020
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says his side are mentally prepared ahead of this week's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Friday will make it one year the Super Eagles last played a match in Nigeria and they ended up winning the game against Ben...
'It's Not Easy To Find The Flights' - Rohr Reveals Super Eagles Stars Face Travel Difficulties
Published: November 08, 2020
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that the players invited to the national team for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with Sierra Leone are facing traveling difficulties due to a new lockdown in some European countries. The German football tactician is hoping to have the full complement of...
'I Go With Confidence To The National Team' - Sparta's Okoye Happy To Redeem Himself Pre-Sierra Leone
Published: November 08, 2020
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye redeemed himself by keeping a clean sheet in Sparta Rotterdam's 2-0 road win against RKC Waalwijk at the Mandemakers Stadion on Saturday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Fortuna Düsseldorf glovesman received plenty of criticism from fans here in Nigeria and pundits ...
Napoli President Considers Stopping Osimhen From Linking Up With Nigeria Squad
Published: November 07, 2020
Napoli president and owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is considering stopping his most expensive signing Victor Osimhen from linking up with the Nigeria squad next week. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner has been recalled to the national team for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches with Sierra Leone. Last month,...
Super Eagles Right Back Ebuehi Named In Official Eredivisie Team Of The Month
Published: November 07, 2020
Super Eagles right back Tyronne Ebuehi has been recognized for his impressive displays during the month of October following his inclusion in the Eredivisie Team of the Month published by the official website of the league. Last month, the Benfica loanee was a key figure for FC Twente, helping the club pick up two ...
Everton Coach Confirms Iwobi Will Be Allowed To Report For Nigeria Duty After Man Utd Game
Published: November 06, 2020
Everton coach Carlo Ancelotti was on media duties this afternoon before his side's English Premier League meeting with Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool. One of the questions he was asked was if Colombia internationals Yerry Mina and James Rodriguez will be allowed to join their national team in the la...