Five Takeaways From Super Eagles Squad For AFCON Qualifiers Against Libya
Published: October 02, 2018
The Nigeria Football Federation on Monday announced Head coach of the Super Eagles Gernot Rhor's squad for the double header 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on October 13 and 16 against Libya.Izuchukwu Okosi takes a cursory look at the five takeaways from Rhor's team for the matches.1. Rhor not willing to invite ...
Chelsea Legend Mikel: Until Today, I Still Think We Can Beat Argentina If Penalty Was Awarded; Messi The Best
Published: October 02, 2018
For the third international game in a row, Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel will not suit up for the Nigeria National Team, with manager Gernot Rohr omitting him from the roster for this month's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya. The central midfielder's last appearance for the Super Eagles was a 2-1 ...
Ten Things To Note About Super Eagles Squad To Face Libya
Published: October 01, 2018
Ahead of the Super Eagles 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya, allnigeriasoccer.com has compiled ten interesting observations about the 24-man squad announced on Monday. 1)As of Monday, October 1, the average age of the players on the roster is 24.25 years. 2) Only five players in the squad have...
Libya To Camp In Tunisia For Seven Days Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier Vs Nigeria
Published: October 01, 2018
The Libyan National Team will camp in Tunisia for seven days ahead of their trip to Uyo for a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against the Super Eagles. Libyan newspaper, Al Wasat, is reporting that the official spokesman of the Libyan Football Federation Fatih Chaboulos has confirmed that the Libyan team will c...
AFCONQ Vs Libya: Iwobi, Isaac Success, Omeruo Named In Nigeria's 24-Man Squad; Mikel Omitted
Published: October 01, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in Uyo and Sfax. An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, nine defenders, four midfielders and eight players classed as strikers have been invited for the matches. There...
Nigerian TOTW: Iwobi Beats Ola Aina To Player Of The Week; Victor Moses Returns; Eduok & Ilori Impress
Published: October 01, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com reveals the most outstanding Nigerian players in each position in the last one week and the Player of the Week award goes to Arsenal's Alex Iwobi. Goalkeeper Robin Udegbe (RW Oberhausen) : In a week that saw Nigeria goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa inactive for ...
Ex-Tottenham Starlet Oduwa Ready To Fight For First Team Spot At Vejle
Published: October 01, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur product Nathan Oduwa is determined to fight for a starting spot after completing a move to Danish Superliga side Vejle Boldklub. Although the former Nigeria U23 international has not played in a competitive match since May 2018, he is not lacking in fitness as he had been training with Championship...
Ex-Flying Eagles Stars Bentley, Fatai & Umar On Target; Ebiye Puts Himself In Shop Window
Published: September 30, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their European clubs on Sunday, September 30. Former Flying Eagles striker Aminu Umar has taken eight games across all competitions to open his account for Rizespor after finding the net as they beat Fenerbahçe 3-0 at the çaykur Didi Stadyumu (Rize). Umar...
Doubts Over Joel Obi's Fitness Pre-Libya As Super Eagles Midfielder Misses Second Straight Game
Published: September 30, 2018
There are doubts over the fitness of Joel Obi ahead of Nigeria's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya next month after he was left out of the Chievo Verona squad against Torino on Sunday. Chievo Verona coach, Lorenzo D'Anna had named 24 players on the provisional roster prior to today's home game at S...
Crotone Sensation Benali Headlines Libya's 22-Man Roster To Face Nigeria (Full List)
Published: September 29, 2018
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) on Saturday announced a 22-man roster for their upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Super Eagles. The squad list is headlined by Crotone sensation and former England U17 star, Ahmad Benali. Manager Adel Amrouche included Ali Al Musrati (Vitoria Guimarãe...
Akinfenwa, Eduok, Bankole, Igboun, Onuachu, Ogbu & Aiyegun Score For Euro Clubs
Published: September 29, 2018
Round up of the Nigerian players that were on target for their respective European club on Saturday, September 29. Adebayo Akinfenwa's late goal was not enough as Wycombe Wanderers were beaten 3-2 at home by Southend United in a League One clash at Adams Park. The physical and experienced striker netted four minu...
Crotone Striker Simy Ahead Of AFCON Qualifier Vs Libya : It'll Be A Close Game
Published: September 29, 2018
Crotone striker Simeon Tochukwu Nwankwo is expecting a close game when the Super Eagles face off with Libya in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in two weeks time. The North Africans currently top Group E of the 2019 AFCON qualifiers with four points from two matches, ...
Super Eagles Star Odion Ighalo Aiming To Break His Record After Scoring Again
Published: September 29, 2018
Odion Ighalo is still firing on all cylinders ahead of the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya in Uyo, after netting his 18th league goal of the season on Saturday morning. Changchun Yatai lost 5-2 to Jiangsu Suning at the Changchun's People Stadium, with Ighalo converting a spot ...
Nigeria, England Or Canada : Chelsea Defender Tomori Has Made His Choice
Published: September 29, 2018
Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori remains committed to England ahead of the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Italy and San Marino. It is all but confirmed that the Young Lions are guaranteed a spot for the final tournament as they top Group 4 of the U21 Euro qualifiers and need one more point from their rema...
Rohr, Eagles Stars Get Their Wish As CAF Notify Libya Of Change In Venue And Date Of AFCONQ
Published: September 28, 2018
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) have announced that they have been notified by the Confederation of African Football that the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria will no longer hold at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on October 12. The match day three fixture in Group E of the AFCON qualifier...