Rohr On Half The Players Falling Sick, Burundi, Super Eagles Chances, Who Will Play
Published: June 21, 2019
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr faced the media at the pre-match press conference to discuss Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations match vs Burundi in Alexandria. The Super Eagles were hit by a sickness bug when they arrived in Ismailia for the second phase of preparations and Rohr confirmed as much in the press conference, say...
Nigeria Press Conference : Mikel On Super Eagles Return, Favorite Tag, Possibility Of Quitting After AFCON
Published: June 21, 2019
John Obi Mikel says the Super Eagles players are confident ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria on Saturday evening. Of the 23 players included on Nigeria's roster to the Africa Cup of Nations, only the former Chelsea midfielder, Ahmed Musa and Kenneth ...
'The Nigerian Players Are Convinced That They Will Win' - Stoke City's Berahino Eyes AFCON Upset
Published: June 21, 2019
Stoke City forward Saido Berahino believes the Nigeria players are over-confident ahead of tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations Group B clash between Nigeria and Burundi. The former England U21 sensation revealed that the Swallows are capable of causing an upset when they face the Super Eagles because not much is known ab...
Etebo: Super Eagles Are Worried About Burundi, Madagascar, Guinea; Not Egypt, Senegal, Other Tough AFCON Favourites
Published: June 21, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo have sensationally revealed that the players are looking forward to facing Group B rivals Burundi, Guinea and Madagascar in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and are not perturbed by the threats of the likes of Egypt, Senegal, Morocco and others. Nigeria will on Saturday begin t...
Barcelona's Oshoala 'Definitely Fit' To Start Vs Germany; Dennerby Forced To Make Two Changes
Published: June 21, 2019
The Super Falcons have landed in  Grenoble, where they will take on former champions Germany in a round of 16 tie of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The fitness update ahead of the meeting at the Stade des Alpes which will be pleasing to the ears of Super Falcons fans is t...
Arsenal's Iwobi Could Miss Friendlies Against Barcelona And Real Madrid
Published: June 21, 2019
Arsenal have confirmed a high profile pre-season friendly against Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Sunday, August 4, their final game before the start of the new Premier League season. Gunners number 17 Alex Iwobi is currently on international duty with the Super Eagles as they prepare to take on Burundi in their Afric...
Official : Cech Returns To Chelsea As Technical Advisor, To Take Over Some Of Emenalo's Responsibilities
Published: June 21, 2019
Chelsea have announced through their official website that freshly retired goalkeeper Petr Cech has been appointed as the club's Technical and Performance Advisor. His job description entails providing advice on all football and performance matters throughout the club as well as embed and facilitate strong links bet...
Ex-Liverpool & Chelsea Striker Brings The Curtain Down On His Playing Career
Published: June 21, 2019
Former Liverpool, Chelsea and Spain striker Fernando Torres is set to put an end to his illustrious career, that's according to the player via his social media accounts.The 35-year-old, who plies his trade in Japan with Sagan Tosun, wrote on his Instagram page that he is ready to end his 18 years of active football and...
Four Eagles Who Failed To Live Up To Their Potentials After Dazzling At AFCON
Published: June 21, 2019
Nigeria has forged a rich history of producing talented players who announced themselves at the much-anticipated continental tournament, the Africa Cup of Nations. Sadly, some of these ones did not get to fulfill the promise of their early years and had to be taken as one-off wonders.While the current crop of Super...
2019 WWC : Nigeria Qualify For Round Of 16, Face Germany Saturday
Published: June 20, 2019
Nigeria are through to the round of sixteen of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in France after Chile could only manage a 2-0 win against Thailand in a Group F clash at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Thursday night. Although the South Americans finished with three points, they have an inferior goal difference of -3, comp...
Nigeria's Most Expensive Player In History Combined Transfer Fees, Ideye Joins Aris Thessaloniki
Published: June 20, 2019
2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning striker Brown Ideye has completed his transfer to Greek Super League side Aris Thessaloniki.. The former West Brom and Sochaux man inked a one-year contract with the Yellow and Blacks on Thursday, which ended a five-month search for a new club following his departure from Tianjin Ted...
Everton-Owned Winger Onyekuru Likeliest Loan Destination Revealed
Published: June 20, 2019
Nigeria winger Henry Onyekuru is reportedly set to return to Turkish side Galatasaray for another loan deal next season.The 22-year-old enjoyed a successful spell with the Turkish Champions last term,finding the back of the net on 16 occasions while providing six assists. Futbol Arena claims that Galatasaray are in tal...
'We Don't Have Stars Like Okocha, Kanu & Amokachi' - Rohr Admits No Marquee Players In Eagles AFCON Squad
Published: June 20, 2019
Gernot Rohr has admitted that there are no marquee players in the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations squad and he is banking on teamwork for the team to succeed during the tournament in Egypt. On an African perspective, Rohr is characteristically playing down any hype surrounding the Super Eagles, with as many as el...
Braintree Town Snap Up Nigerian Midfielder Cole Who Was On Crystal Palace, Millwall Radar
Published: June 20, 2019
National League South side Braintree Town have today completed the signing of Nigerian holding midfielder Adeyinka Cole, informs the Iron on their official website. The former Blackpool youth teamer is moving up the English football pyramid having starred for Grays Athletic last season. Cole was one of the most o...
'He Is From A Different Planet' - Mikel Picks Messi Over Ronaldo
Published: June 20, 2019
John Obi Mikel recently sat down with the Super Eagles Media team to answer some quickfire questions on football, eating habits and his dressing style. His most interesting response was when he was asked to choose between Ronado and Messi, who have won a combined ten Ballon d'Or awards. Explaining why he picked...