Super Eagles player ratings : Ndidi terrific; Aribo descent; Musa a leader; Ekong & Balogun solid
Published: November 13, 2021
Nigeria defeated Liberia 2-0 at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier on Saturday evening to set up a winner-take-all clash with nearest Group C challengers Cape Verde on the final day of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. Victor Osimhen and Ahmed Musa got the goals from the spot for the three-time African champions. ...
Rohr reveals exactly why Ighalo did not participate in Super Eagles 2-0 win against Liberia
Published: November 13, 2021
The Super Eagles could not score in normal play in their 2-0 win over Liberia in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on Saturday evening, needing two goals from the spot to secure all three points. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock in the 14th minute and won a penalty in the closing minutes after he was wrestled to the grou...
Liberia 0 Nigeria 2: Osimhen, Musa goals set up winner-takes-all clash with Cape Verde on final day
Published: November 13, 2021
Nigeria defeated Liberia 2-0 at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier on Saturday evening to set up a winner-take-all clash with nearest Group C challengers Cape Verde on the final day of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. In the other group game, the Blue Sharks came from behind to register a 2-1 win against Central Africa...
2022 WCQ : Rohr picks ex-Man Utd striker as 24th player vs Liberia; jersey numbers revealed
Published: November 13, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo will not add to his international caps this evening when the Super Eagles face off with Liberia in a matchday five 2022 World Cup qualifier.   The Al-Shabab star finally bowed to the pressure mounted by Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick and manager Gerno...
Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Ndidi, Iwobi, Aribo start in engine room; Awaziem keeps place
Published: November 13, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for Saturday's crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier against West African opponents Liberia at Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier, starting from 1700 hours.The Franco-German has made two changes to the side that defeated Central African Republic on matchday four, leavi...
'It's a big platform' - Watford-bound GK looking forward to representing Nigeria at AFCON 2021
Published: November 13, 2021
Sparta Rotterdam netminder Maduka Okoye says he's looking forward to representing the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Okoye played an influential role as Nigeria qualified for next year's tournament in Cameroon, starting the home and away fixtures against Sierra Leone and an away tie at Republic of B...
Chelsea product, previously eligible for Nigeria and England, plays cap-tying game for Canada
Published: November 13, 2021
Chelsea academy product Ike Ugbo is now cap-tied to Canada after making his competitive debut for the Reds in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Costa Rica on Saturday morning. Wearing the number 12 on the back of his jersey, the Racing Genk striker entered the game as a substitute in the 83rd minute, replacing Jonath...
Tottenham, Aston Villa, Southampton, Fulham interested in 19-year-old West Brom center-back
Published: November 13, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that left-footed central defender Kevin Joshua has emerged as a transfer target for three Premier League clubs ahead of the opening of the transfer window. The 19-year-old has established himself as a key player for West Brom development squad since his move in March 2021. Tottenha...
Three-in-one player Awaziem vows to help Super Eagles keep clean sheet if he starts vs Liberia
Published: November 13, 2021
Boavista loanee Chidozie Awaziem was in positive mood ahead of Nigeria's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia and stressed the need for the team to keep a clean sheet during the game at Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier.  One of the underrated players in the Super Eagles squad, the fact is that Awaziem always giv...
'Of course' - Okoye agrees move to Watford will motivate him to give his best to Super Eagles
Published: November 12, 2021
Maduka Okoye has acknowledged that his upcoming transfer to Watford will motivate him to give his best to the Super Eagles, starting with tomorrow evening's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia.  The 22-year-old has agreed a five-and-a-half-year contract at the Hornets with effect from January 1, 2022 ...
Every word said by Iheanacho on preparations for Liberia, long-range shots, return of Ighalo
Published: November 12, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho made out time to speak to the Super Eagles Media Team on the eve of the national team's crucial 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia. It was the Leicester City striker that inspired Nigeria to a 2-0 win over Liberia in the opening round of matches of the qualifiers, netting two first ha...
Matic tells Nigerian fan the funniest character in Manchester United dressing room
Published: November 12, 2021
Nemanja Matic has admitted that Paul Pogba is the funniest player in the Manchester United dressing room.  Academy product Pogba returned for a second spell at United in the summer of 2016, becoming the world's expensive player when he moved from Juventus in exchange for 105 million euros before the record was ...
'It will be a tough game' - Rohr insists Super Eagles will not underrate underdogs Liberia
Published: November 12, 2021
Nigeria are considered to be the favorites to top Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and they could seal qualification to the playoff round if they defeat Liberia on matchday five, provided that Cape Verde drop points against Central African Republic. Apart from their FIFA ranking, Liberia are the underdogs hea...
SWAN hails Minister over composition of 10-year Football Development Master Plan Committee
Published: November 12, 2021
Bunmi Haruna, Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter has hailed the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare over the composition of the 10 Year Football Development Master Plan Committee. Reacting after the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Thursday, Comrade Bunmi...
Nigeria-eligible striker misses out on Chelsea Goal of the Month award to James
Published: November 12, 2021
Chelsea, through their official website, have announced the winner of the club's Goal of the Month award for October 2021. Reece James' strike in the 65th minute against Newcastle United on October 30 has been voted the most eye-catching goal scored by a Chelsea player last month. Norwegian-Nigerian center forward...