Rohr rules out two key defenders for second match vs Cameroon; hints at playing three at the back
Published: June 05, 2021
Watford star William Troost-Ekong and Paderborn fullback Jamilu Collins will certainly not be involved when Nigeria face off with Cameroon on Tuesday, June 8. The two defenders, who started last night's clash with the Indomitable Lions, picked up injuries; Collins managed to soldier on until the end of the game but ...
Moses extended Chelsea contract before Spartak loan move, among 7 Nigeria-eligible players retained
Published: June 05, 2021
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses was on Chelsea's retained list for the 2021-2022 season published by the official website of the Premier League on Friday. The right wing-back moved to Spartak Moscow on loan last October but Chelsea were silent on whether or not he extended his contract. Moses's former co...
Four observations from Super Eagles' 1-0 loss to Indomitable Lions in Austria
Published: June 04, 2021
The Super Eagles were defeated 1-0 by Cameroon in the 'first half' of both teams' international friendlies this June with the second fixture coming up on Tuesday. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi presents his observations from the Nigeria versus Cameroon game. 1. Bright Start By the Eagles, Stronger Finish By The...
Super Eagles player ratings: Ndidi fairly solid; Awaziem stars; Onuachu, Iheanacho fail to deliver; Okoye not tested
Published: June 04, 2021
The Super Eagles were defeated 1-0 by the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the first of their international friendlies on Friday evening.  The Nigeria team started well but their opponents asserted themselves a lot more in the game. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi rates the performance of the Eagles stars in Vi...
Nigeria 0 Cameroon 1 : Eagles lose in regulation time for first time in 32 years vs Indomitable Lions
Published: June 04, 2021
A first half goal by Fulham midfielder Andre Zambo Anguissa Friday evening gifted Cameroon a 1-0 win over Nigeria's Super Eagles in their international friendly in Austria in the first of two legged fixtures between both African rivals. It was the first loss suffered in regulation time by the Super Eagles against C...
Official : Former Arsenal defender of Nigerian descent signs contract extension with Tottenham
Published: June 04, 2021
Nigeria-eligible defender Tobi Omole has extended his contract with Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. The English Premier League's official website has published the retained and released list of all the top-flight clubs following the conclusion of the 2020-2021 season and Omole was among the players kept on b...
Official : Ex-Golden Eaglets GK joins Barnsley; Okotcha, Akinola depart West Ham
Published: June 04, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Championship club Barnsley have announced the signing of former Nigeria U17 international Daniel Jinadu. The former Chelsea schoolboy is joining the Reds following his release by West Ham and after a successful trial. Jinadu, who kept clean sheets against Ipswich Town ...
Breaking : Iwobi, Iheanacho, Ndidi, Okoye, Onuachu start against Cameroon (full starting lineup)
Published: June 04, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that manager Gernot Rohr announced his starting lineup for Friday night's international friendly against Cameroon during the Super Eagles final team meeting before heading to the Weiner Neustadt Stadium in Vienna. Barring an injury in the pre-match warm-up, Rohr has decide...
Breaking : Babalola extends contract with Concord Rangers despite Wealdstone, Southend interest
Published: June 04, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that National League South outfit Concord Rangers are on the verge of announcing that Nigerian striker Temi Babalola has inked a new deal with the club. The 20-year-old will remain at the Beach Boys until at least June 30, 2022 having put pen to paper on a one-year contra...
Premier League new boys Brentford considering signing Super Eagles midfielder
Published: June 04, 2021
According to Danish newspaper BT, English Premier League new boys Brentford are interested in Super Eagles midfielder Frank Onyeka. Brentford have the same owner as FC Midtjylland, where Onyeka has been plying his trade since 2016. Last summer, the Nigeria international was heavily courted by Club Brugge but the...
Cameroon suffer injury blow as Stoke City starlet and another GK ruled out of friendly vs Nigeria
Published: June 04, 2021
Cameroon manager Antonio Conceiçao will not be able to count on two of his goalkeepers for this evening's friendly against Nigeria at the Weiner Neustadt Stadium in Vienna. Stoke City goalkeeper Blondy Noukeu has been ruled out of the clash due to injury and joining him in the treatment room is Deportivo Alavès gl...
Fulham confirm departures of Chelsea products Ola, Jordan Aina; three other Nigerian players
Published: June 04, 2021
Relegated Premier League club Fulham have confirmed their retained and released list following the end of the 2020-2021 season, with as many as five Nigeria-eligible players leaving the Cottagers. The Aina brothers, Jordan and Ola, who are products of the Chelsea academy are among the players departing. Wing-ba...
Crystal Palace End of Season awards : Two attack-minded Nigeria-eligible players win
Published: June 04, 2021
Premier League side Crystal Palace have held their end of season awards for the 2020-2021 campaign with two attack-minded players of Nigerian descent taking home prizes. England U21 international Eberechi Eze won the Goal of the Season award for his sensational strike against Sheffield United. The attacking midf...
'It's going to be a difficult game' - Troost-Ekong insists Cameroon are after revenge vs Super Eagles
Published: June 04, 2021
William Troost-Ekong was one of the first players to get to the Super Eagles camp in Austria before their friendly against Cameroon. One of the first names on manager Gernot Rohr's team-sheet, Troost-Ekong is certain to have a new defensive partner at the heart of defense against the Indomitable Lions, with Leganes'...
Every word said by Rohr on formation vs Cameroon, Super Eagles players, World Cup preparations and more
Published: June 04, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr was on media duties with the Super Eagles Media Team shortly after their last training session before stepping out on to the Weiner Neustadt Stadium, Austria for a glamour friendly against five-time African champions Cameroon. The German football tactician fielded questions on a variety of topics...