Rohr Explains Why Mikel Was Not Invited; Iwobi Starts As Number 10 Final Workout Pre-Seychelles
Published: March 21, 2019
Manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that John Obi Mikel has not yet reversed his decision to return to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations because of his commitments with Middlesbrough, who are battling for a playoff spot. The former Bayern Munich defender stressed that he has not shut the door on ...
Super Eagles Starting XI Vs Seychelles : Rohr To Make Late Decision On Henry Or Moses Simon
Published: March 21, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr will make a late decision on whether to include Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru or Levante's Moses Simon in the starting line-up for Friday afternoon's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles. The former Gent star was winning the race for...
Arsenal Goal Poacher Catches The Attention Of Nigeria U20 Coach Aigbogun
Published: March 21, 2019
Folarin Balogun's declaration that he is open to representing Nigeria's national team has caught the attention of Flying Eagles boss Paul Aigbogun, few months before the start of the FIFA U20 World Cup. However, Aigbogun noted that he has not yet opened a line of communication with the prolific Arsenal striker and h...
Omeruo Reveals One Training Ground Secret Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs Seychelles
Published: March 21, 2019
Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that the Super Eagles coaches, led by Gernot Rohr, are closely monitoring the newly invited players ahead of Friday afternoon's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles. According to the Leganes central defender, Rohr has been paying special attention to Paul Onu...
'I'll Give My 100 Percent If I Play Against Seychelles' - Ndifreke In Eagles Team B Penultimate Workout
Published: March 21, 2019
Akwa United fullback Ndifreke Effiong recovered from a minor knee injury just in time for him to report for international duty on Tuesday, March 19. Although the former Dream Team VI star has not suffered any relapse in the first two days of training, he is unlikely to make his full debut for the Super Eagles on Fri...
Can Seychelles Cause The Greatest Upset In African Football History By Beating Eagles?
Published: March 21, 2019
After a lengthy period of club football, players are back to their respective countries for international duties which will last for two weeks.Starting from Thursday, European countries are expected to be in action as 2020 European championship qualifying campaign commences.In Africa, the race for a place at the upcomi...
Rohr's Statement On Stadiums That Will Certainly Embarrass Nigerian Federation
Published: March 21, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr is not impressed with the lack of football infrastructure in the country and wondered why the Super Eagles cannot play international games in the capital, Abuja, which is a damning indictment of the Nigerian Federation. Since the appointment of the German as coach in 2016, the Godswill Akpabio Inte...
Torino Reveal Exactly Why Aina Withdrew From Super Eagles Squad & Have NFF's Support
Published: March 21, 2019
Italian Serie A club Torino have revealed through their official website that Chelsea loanee Ola Aina was forced to pull out of the Nigeria squad for the upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt to enable the defender receive further treatment. Aina's sudden withdrawal from the Super Eagles roster initially did n...
'Nigerian Kunde', Babalade Tasks Super Eagles To Attack Seychelles, Egypt
Published: March 21, 2019
Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade has urged the Super Eagles attackers to prosecute Friday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles with the same commitment they showed by their early arrivals to camp in Asaba.Gernot Rohr will lead his troops out at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba for the ...
They Only Trained Together For One Day' - Nigerians React To Dream Team VII Loss To Libya
Published: March 21, 2019
Nigerians were clearly displeased with what the Nigeria U23s had to offer at the Stade de Ben Guerdane, contriving to lose 2-0 to Libya in their AFCON U-23 qualifier first leg. Most of the faithfuls had actually attributed the failure to little preparation and the inability for the team to gel together within just a s...
Everton Loanee Henry Could Become Nigeria's First Ever 40M Euros Footballer
Published: March 21, 2019
Everton loanee Henry Onyekuru could become Nigeria's first ever footballer to cost 40 million euros (approximately N16.1 billion), with reports linking him with a summer move to German champions Bayern Munich. Turkish sports daily Fanatik claims Bayern Munich have contacted Everton over the availability of ...
Imama Should Borrow A Page From Bazuaye : Four Super Eagles Stars Needed By Dream Team To Beat Libya
Published: March 20, 2019
Nigeria U23 side, known as Dream Team VII, were surprisingly defeated by Libya in today's much-anticipated AFCON U23 qualifier.Imama Amapakabo's side failed to impress despite the arrays of stars in the team, and they will need to overturn a two-goal deficit in the reverse fixture at Stephen Keshi Stadium next week.The...
Nigeria U23s Player Ratings Vs Libya : Chukwueze The Best; Dennis Good; Nwakali, Awoniyi Struggle; Adamu Iffy
Published: March 20, 2019
Nigeria put up an uninspiring display in Libya's makeshift stadium in Tunisia to lose 2-0 to their opponents in the first leg of their U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on Imama Amapakabo's men thus : The Starters GoalkeeperAbubakar Adamu: Looked unconvi...
U23 AFCONQ Libya 2 Nigeria 0 : North Africans Stun Star-Studded Defending Champions
Published: March 20, 2019
Nigeria began their AFCON U-23 double-header qualifier versus Libya with a 2-0 defeat at the Stade de Ben Guerdane on Wednesday evening.Coach Imama Amapakabo's midfield and attack was hugely dominated by foreign-based pros the likes of Arsenal's Kelechi Nwakali, Liverpool's Taiwo Awoniyi, Villareal's Samuel Chukwueze a...
Super Eagles Probable Line-Up For Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier Against Seychelles
Published: March 20, 2019
Super Eagles fans are waiting to see Gernot Rohr's line-up against Seychelles on Friday, and allnigeriasoccer.com has come up with the manager's possible line-up.Gernot Rohr's probable line-up vs SeychellesGoalkeeperWorld Cup shot-stopper Francis Uzoho is set to man the post for the three-time AFCON winners. The 20-yea...