Arsenal Goalkeeper Of Nigerian Descent Okonkwo Earns Rave Reviews In England U17 Debut
Published: November 11, 2017
For the first time in his career, Arsenal schoolboy Arthur Okonkwo pulled on an England jersey at U17 level with the number 13 at its back as the Young Lions came from behind to beat Russia 2-1 in Burton on Saturday.The highly-rated young goalkeeper had appeared for England at U15 and U16 level before he was handed his...
Messi Breaks Silence On Why He Will Miss Friendly Against Nigeria
Published: November 11, 2017
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi has explained that the coach of Argentina national team Sampaoli decided to give him a rest and he will not take part in the upcoming friendly against Nigeria.The number ten played the entirety of Argentina's 1-0 win over Russia at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on Saturday afternoon.''Sampaoli...
Argentina Coach Reconfirms : Messi Will Be Absent Vs Nigeria, I've Not Thought About Starting XI
Published: November 11, 2017
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli has confirmed again that Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will not be involved when his side tackle Nigeria in their last game of 2017.He made the disclosure in the wake of Argentina's 1-0 win over Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow on Saturday afternoon, and added that he has not yet t...
Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's 1-1 Draw With Algeria : Echiejile Better Than Aina, Iwobi & Iheanacho Struggled
Published: November 11, 2017
A late controversial Yaccine Brahimi penalty robbed the Super Eagles a record victory in the FIFA World Cup qualifying series after they had all but looked set to pick up their fifth group match win.But then, if the Super Eagles resilience and tenacity in matching up to everything their desperate opponents threw at the...
Rabah Madjer : Nigeria Refused To Take The Game Easy Despite World Cup Qualification
Published: November 11, 2017
Algeria national team coach Rabah Madjer was satisfied with his side's 1-1 draw with Nigeria on Friday night, and admitted that the North Africans would have won if not for the opportunities they missed.Israeli-based midfielder John Ogu broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute with a shot from distance, and the Super Eagl...
Super Eagles Jet Off To Russia Ahead Of Showcase Friendly Vs Argentina
Published: November 11, 2017
The Super Eagles will arrive in Krasnodar aboard a chartered aircraft on Saturday evening, for Tuesday’s prestige friendly with two –time world champions Argentina.Officials confirmed to thenff.com that the aircraft will take off from the Aeroport Constantine at 1pm Algeria time (same as Nigeria), with the flight t...
Iwobi Reacts As Nigeria Extend WCQ Unbeaten Run To 37 Games
Published: November 11, 2017
Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has spoken of his happiness after the Super Eagles kept their unbeaten World Cup qualifying record intact following their 1-1 draw with Algeria in difficult circumstances.As many as five players that started the penultimate round of World Cup qualifiers against Zambia in the shape of Victor M...
Eagles Captain On The Night Balogun Names Two Players That Impressed Him Vs Algeria
Published: November 11, 2017
Leon Balogun, Super Eagles captain on the night in the national team's World Cup qualifier vs Algeria, was delighted to lead the team to remain unbeaten in the qualifying series.The Mainz central defender reserved special praise for Chelsea product Ola Aina, who made his full debut at the Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui and Hap...
Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Debuts For England Senior Team
Published: November 11, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham made his first appearance for England's Men Team in their goalless draw with Germany in an international friendly at the National Stadium in London on Friday night.The Chelsea product made the Three Lions starting line-up and remained on the turf until the 60th minute wh...
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Algeria : Ekong Top Man, Aina Versatile, Iwobi Shows Flashes
Published: November 10, 2017
Nigeria rounded off their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Algeria in Constantine on Friday night. But which players sparkled? The Starters Ikechukwu Ezenwa 6/10Had very little to do as he was rarely called into action. Was well beaten by Brahimi from the spot.Leon Balogun 6/10His defending lo...
John Ogu Nets Screamer As Nigeria Held By Algeria After Dubious Penalty
Published: November 10, 2017
It was a decent end to the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by the Fennecs of Algeria at the Mohammed Hamalaoui Stadium on Friday night.A second half strike from John Ogu was cancelled out by Yacine Brahimi in the tension soaked cracker in Constantine.With the ...
Half-Time Report Algeria 0 Nigeria 0: Eagles Holding Their Own So Far
Published: November 10, 2017
The dead rubber between Algeria and Nigeria is 0-0 at halftime on Friday in Constantine.With the Super Eagles through to the 2018 World Cup with 13 points in the bag, coach Gernot Rohr elected to field fringe players in a 4-3-3 formation.Mainz defender Leon Balogun captained the team and paired with William Troost Ekon...
Argentina Coach, Sampaoli : I Told Messi Not To Play Against Nigeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli has commented on the absence of Lionel Messi from the upcoming friendly match against Nigeria, saying he advised the Barcelona star not to play the game.The number ten will not travel with La Albiceleste squad to Krasnodar after Saturday's clash against Russia, and will return to Spain ...
Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, starting from 2030 hours.Based on the training sessions, Rohr had already decided two days ago to start FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa ahead of Daniel Akpe...
Obi Mikel : I Know The Algerian Players In The Premier League Mahrez & Slimani
Published: November 10, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday evening, Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has targeted a win in the national team's last 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria on Friday.The former Chelsea star says he knows some of the players in the current Algerian squad, for example, Leicester City duo Riyad Mahrez ...