Why Leicester City's Iheanacho Was Snubbed By Rohr In AFCON Qualifiers Vs Libya
Published: October 18, 2018
Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho was snubbed by Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr in the two recent games against Libya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Iheanacho did not get any minutes on the pitch because former Watford striker Odion Ighalo was in a rich vein of form and not as a result of fitn...
Nigeria U20 Coach Aigbogun Explains What He Was Doing At Aiteo Cup Venues
Published: October 18, 2018
Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has explained that he attended some of the Aiteo Cup matches to scout players ahead of the resumption of camping for next year's Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Republic of Niger. The Flying Eagles qualified for the tournament after beating Guinea Bissau and Mauritania on aggregate. ...
Arsenal Coach Emery Invites Teenage Nigerian Left Back To Train With First Team
Published: October 18, 2018
Arsenal coach Unai Emery observed Nigerian left back Tolaji Bola,19,  at close quarters during the club's training session in Hertfordshire on Wednesday morning. With several Gunners international players yet to return to the club, including our own Alex Iwobi, Bola was called up to train with the first team, alon...
Super Eagles Captain Vs Libya, Ahmed Musa Admits Games Were Not Easy
Published: October 17, 2018
Super Eagles captain against Libya, Ahmed Musa, has admitted that things were not easy for the national team despite picking up two wins and six points against the Mediterranean Knights. Musa has been one of the shining lights for the Super Eagles in their bid to qualify for their first Africa Cup of Nations since ...
Rohr Hails Libya Team: They Deserve To Qualify For 2019 AFCON
Published: October 17, 2018
Speaking at Tuesday evening's post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr confessed that his team had a tough time in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier played in Sfax and the Mediterranean Knights deserve to qualify for the tournament in Cameroon. In contrast to the first leg in Uyo, which ended wi...
Nigeria U20s Set To Beef Up Squad With Goztepe Striker Dubbed 'The New Emmanuel Adebayor'
Published: October 17, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles coach Paul Aigbogun has set the wheels in motion to hand a call-up to Göztepe striker Yunusa Owolabi Muritala ahead of the 2019 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. Aigbogun has been in touch with Muritala and has given his word that the player will be observed before the t...
Ex-Super Eagles LB Udeze Lauds German-Based Jamilu Collins, Reveals Roberto Carlos Influence
Published: October 17, 2018
Former Super Eagles left back Ifeanyi Udeze has heaped plaudits on Paderborn of Germany's Jamilu Collins for his outstanding performances in Nigeria's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya.The new kid on the block was in action in the double headers and Udeze who was in Nigeria's team to the 2002 and 2004...
Teenage Nigerian Defender Making A Name For Himself, Trains With Arsenal Stars Ozil, Bellerín
Published: October 17, 2018
Nigerian teenager Tobi Omole is making a name for himself at Arsenal after signing his first professional contract with the North London club in August 2018. With several first-teamers away on international duty with their respective nations, manager Unai Emery invited Omole to train with the first team at London Co...
More Super Eagles Players Reactions: Aina Aims Sly Dig At Critics; Ogu Happy To Play First Competitive Game In Five Years
Published: October 17, 2018
Chelsea loanee Ola Aina has aimed a sly dig at his critics or the Libyan players in the wake of the national team's 3-2 win over the Mediterranean Knights in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday evening in Sfax. The Torino fullback has been criticized by the Super Eagles fans and the media after a below av...
Super Eagles Lucky Charm Ighalo Is AFCONQ Leading Scorer Ahead Of Anderlecht, Liverpool Strikers
Published: October 17, 2018
Changchun Yatai star Odion Ighalo gave another recital of his offensive prowess with a brace and an assist in Nigeria's hard-fought 3-2 win against Libya on Tuesday evening in Sfax, Tunisia. His 14th and 81st minute goals took his total in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers to an impressive six goals from thr...
Super Eagles Fans Are All Saying The Same Thing About Ndidi After Picking Up Yellow Card Vs Libya
Published: October 17, 2018
Super Eagles fans have blasted Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi after he picked up a yellow card in Nigeria's 3-2 win over Libya in Sfax on Tuesday evening, a booking that will see him miss next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. Ndidi was one of the four Super Eagles players a book...
What Chelsea, Leicester City Said About Nigeria's Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Libya
Published: October 17, 2018
Two clubs Chelsea and Leicester City monitored the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Sfax on Tuesday evening as some of their players were involved in international action ahead of the resumption of the Premier League.  The Super Eagles beat the Mediterranean Knights 3-2 with ex-Watfor...
2019 AFCON Qualifiers: Super Eagles Stars React To Dramatic 3-2 Win Over Libya
Published: October 17, 2018
Super Eagles stars have started to react through social media after their dramatic 3-2 win over Libya in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier staged at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri, Sfax on Tuesday evening. Nigeria seemed to be cruising after taking a two-goal lead through Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa, but the Mediterr...
Six Takeaways From Nigeria's Win Vs Libya : Uzoho's Jitters, Aina's Mixed Grill, Ndidi Unsung Hero, Ighalo Classy
Published: October 16, 2018
Nigeria edged Libya 3-2 in a nerve wrecking 2019 AFCON qualifier at the Stade Taïeb Mhiri, Sfax on Tuesday night  to go atop the Group E of the qualification table.Following the tension soaked clash against The Mediterranean Knights, Izuchukwu Okosi examines the talking points from the game.1. Complacent EaglesTwo ea...
Rohr Reacts To Super Eagles Losing Two-Goal Lead Vs Libya Prior To Ighalo's Winner
Published: October 16, 2018
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has praised the character of his players in the wake of their hard-fought 3-2 win over Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier staged at Stade Taïeb Mhiri on Tuesday evening. Nigeria seemed to be cruising after taking a two-goal lead through Odion Ighalo and Ahmed Musa, but the M...