Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Rangers duo, Iheanacho, Awaziem start; ex-Chelsea stars bench
Published: October 10, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Sunday afternoon's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Central African Republic at Stade Omnisport de Bepanda in Douala. Rohr suggested pre-match that he was going to make two or three changes to the team that lost 1-0 in the first leg three days a...
'We watched these Super Eagles well' - CAR coach Savoy hints at using the same tactics
Published: October 10, 2021
Central African Republic manager Raoul Savoy has hinted at using the same tactics he used in the first leg when his side face Nigeria in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on Sunday afternoon. In the matchday three clash at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, the Spanish-Swiss football tactician prepared a defensive game plan, pla...
'They are now ready' - Rohr confirms Leicester, Genk strikers are in Nigeria's matchday 23 vs CAR
Published: October 10, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he will be able to count on the services of Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Racing Genk goal machine Paul Onuachu in Sunday afternoon's crucial 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Central African Republic in Douala. Iheanacho picked up a knock during the...
'I love our mentality' - Nigerian-born ex-Chelsea star Aluko takes pride in her roots
Published: October 10, 2021
Retired Three Lionesses striker Eniola Aluko has revealed that she takes pride in her Nigerian roots despite spending most of her life in England. Born in Lagos, Aluko amassed 102 caps for England before calling time on her international career in 2016. A Manchester United fan who grew up idolizing Eric Cantona ...
Super Eagles midfielder writes his name into Brentford record books
Published: October 09, 2021
According to Brentford's official website, Frank Onyeka entered into Brentford's record books when he started Nigeria's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Central African Republic on Thursday, October 7. Since Brentford entered the Football League more than a century ago, Onyeka is the 50th player who has been ...
Every word said by Rohr on team news, training session, stadium in Douala, expectations vs CAR
Published: October 09, 2021
The Super Eagles arrived in Douala on Saturday, a day before their crucial 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Central African Republic. Nigeria are looking to return to winning ways and know there is no margin for error again after they suffered a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Wild Beasts two days ago in ...
Inter Milan CEO explains why Serie A champions didn't sign Osimhen before move to Napoli
Published: October 09, 2021
Speaking at the Trento Sports Festival of Serie A, Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta has admitted that Victor Osimhen was on the radar of the current Serie A champions before the striker transferred to Napoli in 2020. The Nigeria international was linked with a plethora of top European clubs after a fantastic season ...
'I'm not impressed' - CAR match-winner Namnganda aims dig at Osimhen, Iheanacho, Simon
Published: October 09, 2021
An unknown quantity until Thursday, Les Herbiers striker Karl Namnganda emerged as the hero for Central African Republic after scoring a late, late winner in their shock 1-0 victory over the Super Eagles in a 2022 World Cup qualifying match. Namnganda took advantage of a defensive mix-up between William Troost-Ekon...
Spanish-born Palace starlet names Arsenal legend as role model, speaks on Michael Olise, int'l future
Published: October 09, 2021
Crystal Palace starlet David Ozoh has drawn comparisons with two Premier League legends in Yaya Toure and Patrick Vieira, but has clarified that he is aiming to model his game after the former Arsenal captain. Ozoh, a defensive midfielder by trade, has continued his impressive development at the Eagles and was invi...
Joe Aribo breaks his silence on reports linking him with move to English Premier League
Published: October 09, 2021
Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has broken his silence on reports linking him with a possible move to the English Premier League. It is known than an unnamed English top-flight club had explored ways to sign the versatile Glasgow Rangers star in the summer transfer window. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr added fuel...
NFF boss singles out one Glasgow Rangers player for praise despite Super Eagles loss to CAR
Published: October 09, 2021
Addressing the Super Eagles players as they were having dinner on Friday evening, Nigeria Football Federation boss Amaju Pinnick singled out one Glasgow Rangers player for praise despite the national team's shock 1-0 loss to Central African Republic. The football administrator, a FIFA Council Member, noted that centr...
Arsenal legend Vieira promotes two teenagers of Nigerian descent to Eagles first team training
Published: October 08, 2021
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira promoted two exciting teenagers of Nigerian descent to Crystal Palace first team training this week, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Eagles boss ran the rule over David Ozoh and David Omilabu during yesterday's session, and the duo trained alongside Nigeria Football Federation ta...
Harry Maguire watches Nigeria-eligible defender shine on first start for Manchester United U18s
Published: October 08, 2021
Nigeria-eligible defender Habeeb Ogunneye was part of a young Manchester United side that played out an entertaining 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough in an U18 Premier League fixture at Trafford Training Centre in Carrington on Thursday afternoon. On his starting competitive debut for Manchester United youth teams, Ogun...
Nigeria and Leicester City handed major injury boost as key striker returns to full training
Published: October 08, 2021
Nigeria, in particular, and Leicester City have been handed a major boost ahead of upcoming matches against Central African Republic and Manchester United respectively. Allnigeriasoccer.com can report with certainty that the Super Eagles leading scorer after matchday three of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, Kelechi ...
Reading's Nigeria underage international nominated for Sky Bet Championship GOTM
Published: October 08, 2021
One of the goals scored by Tom Dele-Bashiru in Reading's 3-1 win over Peterborough United has been shortlisted for the official Sky Bet Championship Goal of the Month for September 2021. The Watford loanee arced his 20-yard curler inches inside the post and under the bar with pace and precision as the Peterborough U...