'Somebody Can Play No. 6' - Rohr Reveals Midfield Roles For Semi Ajayi, Awaziem Is A Possibility
Published: October 09, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will not be able to count on the services of the top three players in his pecking order of defensive midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo and Oghenekaro Etebo for the international friendly with Algeria due to injuries. Of the three players classed as midfielders now with the team, only ...
'Akpoguma Wants To Play Against Germany' - Rohr Sets Record Straight On Foreign-born Players
Published: October 09, 2020
A grey area Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr touched on during Thursday's press conference was the influx of foreign-born players into the national team, with some fans expressing concern that the Super Eagles are losing their identity of being a robust and physical playing side. Looking at Rohr's ideal starting line...
'My Game Is Inspired By Zaha' - Ideho On Style Of Play, Why He Chose Arsenal Over Southampton
Published: October 08, 2020
English Premier League club Arsenal bolstered their Academy ranks with the capture of exciting Nigerian winger Joel Ideho from Ajax Amsterdam in the last few days of the summer transfer window. Quoted as being pacy and accurate, Ideho has revealed that he models his game after Crystal Palace's Ivorian winger Wilfri...
Rohr Identifies GK Yakubu's Biggest Weakness And Strengths Ahead Of Debut Vs Algeria Or Tunisia
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has identified goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu's biggest weakness and also highlighted his key attributes ahead of his debut for the Super Eagles either against Algeria or Tunisia. The SKF Sered glovesman has forced his way into Nigeria reckoning after keeping three consecutive clean sheets in hi...
Rohr Names One Player Who Will Certainly Start For Nigeria In Tomorrow's Clash Vs Algeria
Published: October 08, 2020
One player who will certainly make his full debut for Nigeria in Friday evening's friendly against Algeria is Zaidu Sanusi, according to Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr. The German football tactician revealed that the Porto new boy has caught the eye in the training sessions in Austria and his main job tomorrow is...
Nigeria Target Bukayo Saka Debuts For England's Senior Team, Wearing Number 3 Shirt
Published: October 08, 2020
Barring an injury in the warm-up, Arsenal rising star Bukayo Saka will make his full debut for England's senior team in Thursday evening's friendly against Wales at the National Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The versatile winger has been selected by manager Gareth Southgate in the starting lineup ...
Done Deal : Arsenal's Nigeria-Eligible Left-back Loaned Out To Rochdale Until January 2021
Published: October 08, 2020
With a statement on their official website, EFL League One club Rochdale have announced the signing of Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible left-back Tolaji Bola. The former England youth international has been loaned out to Rochdale until January 2021 and will be aiming to make his professional debut in the coming weeks. ...
'We Are Following Him' - Rohr Explains Why Eagles Fans' Favourite Osigwe Wasn't Called Up
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained why Lugano summer signing Sebastian Osigwe wasn't called up for the two friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia this month despite the absence of his three regular goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa. A member of the Flying Eagles squad to the 2013 ...
'He Will Not Play The Game' - Rohr Details Problems With GK Lawal Pledging Future To Nigeria
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that promising LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal will certainly not be involved for the three-time African champions when they take on Algeria in an international friendly on Friday evening. Born in Linz, Austria, Lawal has played non-binding games for Austria at U19 and U20 lev...
'It's A Blatant Falsehood' - NFF Dismiss Reports 4 Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19
Published: October 08, 2020
The Nigeria Football Federation have moved quickly to dismiss reports in the local press that four players currently with the Super Eagles in Austria tested positive for coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Algeria. It will be recalled that two Super Eagles players Samuel Kalu (Bordeaux) and Paul Onuach...
Rohr Namechecks Four Players In Contention To Replace 'Important' Osimhen Vs Algeria
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has rued the absence of Victor Osimhen for his side's international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia, stating that the Napoli summer signing is an important player. The former Lille and Wolfsburg striker was originally named to the roster but was barred from reporting for inte...
Ighalo In Line For Champions League Debut, Among 4 Strikers Named In Man Utd Squad
Published: October 08, 2020
Odion Ighalo is in line to make his debut in the UEFA Champions League this season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The official website of Manchester United has confirmed the 25 players selected in manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's List A for the prestigious competition, with the former Nigeria international making the...
'He Only Knows England As His Home' - Nigeria Scout On Saka Choosing Three Lions Over Eagles
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles chief scout Tunde Adelakun has claimed that he wasn't disappointed that Arsenal super kid Bukayo Saka opted to pledge his international future to his country of birth England despite being approached by the Nigerian Federation to represent the Super Eagles. The Hale End Academy product could become cap...
'He Can Be Very Persistent' - Super Eagles Official Credits Pinnick For Akpoguma's Switch In Record Time
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles chief scout Tunde Adelakun has refused to take the credit for Hoffenheim central defender Kevin Akpoguma's switch to Nigeria in record time. While the likes of Ovie Ejaria and Chuba Akpom are still processing their change of association from England to Nigeria, it is all but confirmed that former Germa...
Teenage Nigerian-Born Midfielder Akinola Training With Arsenal First Team
Published: October 08, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that teenage Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola has been promoted to first team training by manager Mikel Arteta. With at least twenty players including youth-teamers away on international duty with their respective countries, the Gunners are short on personal at the moment, leavin...