Every word said by Rohr on loss to Mexico, home-based Super Eagles, World Cup qualifiers
Published: July 04, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr, Nigeria Football Federation's Deputy Director, Technical & Scouting Paul Aigbogun and Enyimba winger Anayo Iwuala attended a press conference in the wake of the national team's 4-0 loss to Mexico at the Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Mexico got their first two goals in the first...
'It was a great experience' - Super Eagle Iwuala delighted to face Mexico's La Liga, Serie A stars
Published: July 04, 2021
Super Eagles captain for the national team's most recent international match, Anayo Iwuala has spoken of his happiness at being given the opportunity to face Mexico but rued the loss to the CONCACAF powerhouse. Mexico ran riot at the United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in California, register...
Lille emerge as frontrunners to sign Nigeria star linked with Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, West Ham
Published: July 04, 2021
Samuel Chukwueze may quit Villarreal in the summer transfer window with reigning French champions Lille now the latest club to join the chase to sign him. This much was disclosed by former Super Eagles midfielder, Ifeanyi Ekwueme during an exclusive chat with this reporter.According to him, representatives of the Dia...
Young Anglo-Nigerian striker, linked with Arsenal, Celtic and Rangers, training with Portsmouth
Published: July 04, 2021
According to reports in the English press, Arsenal, Glasgow Rangers and Celtic could miss out on the signature of promising Anglo-Nigerian striker Abdul Abdulmalik. Londonnewsonline says Abdulmalik is training with League One club Portsmouth with a view to a transfer. The 18-year-old ran out of contract at Millw...
Besiktas go head-to-head with Fenerbahce for Super Eagles winger
Published: July 04, 2021
Super Eagles winger Henry Onyekuru is the subject of transfer battle between three Turkish Super Lig clubs based in Istanbul, with Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas interested in signing him. According to Turkish sports daily Fanatik making reference to Ajansspor, Onyekuru may be heading to either Fenerbahce or B...
Three things we learned from Super Eagles' loss to CONCACAF powerhouse Mexico
Published: July 04, 2021
All Nigeria Soccer's Izuchukwu Okosi made a few observations from the Super Eagles' 4-0 defeat to Mexico in California in the sixth meeting between both sides.1. Herrera Pleads With Fans Over ShoutingMexico captain Hender Herrera went over to the Mexican fans and pleaded with them to observe Covid-19 protocols and not ...
Super Eagles player ratings : Iwuala only bright spark; Nwabili let down by sloppy defence; Sunusi caged
Published: July 04, 2021
Nigeria's Super Eagles prosecuted their international friendly against Mexico early Sunday morning but it ended in a big defeat for the team assembled by a consortium of local coaches and Nigeria Football Federation technical chiefs. Izuchukwu Okosi presents the player ratings from the game. The StartersGoalkeeper ...
Mexico 4 Nigeria 0 : No debut for Spurs youngster as inexperienced Eagles suffer heavy defeat
Published: July 04, 2021
The Super Eagles comprised mainly of the Nigeria Professional Football League stars in the early hours of Sunday were defeated 4-0 by Mexico in their international friendly at the California Memorial Coliseum stadium in Los Angeles.  There was no debut for Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi who was hand...
Liverpool WFC striker, Akinfenwa send messages to Henderson after first goal of England career
Published: July 04, 2021
England have advanced to the semifinals of the 2020 European Championship after thrashing Ukraine 4-0 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on Saturday night. Harry Kane gave the Three Lions an early lead inside four minutes, before second half strikes from Harry Maguire, Kane again and substitute Jordan Henderson sealed an ...
'I've to focus on Mexico game' - Tottenham GK vows to be at his best if handed Nigeria debut
Published: July 03, 2021
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi has promised to rise to the occasion if handed his senior international debut by Super Eagles coach for the friendly against Mexico, Paul Aigbogun. Having trained with the likes of Harry Kane, Hugo Lloris, Son Heung-min and Toby Alderweireld, the former England U15 intern...
PSV's Super Eagles-eligible winger back with a bang, involved in four goals in first pre-season game
Published: July 03, 2021
Super Eagles target Nonso Madueke has started where he left off last season by netting a brace and registering two assists as PSV Eindhoven thrashed Belgian opponents RWD Molenbeek 6-2 in their first pre-season game on Saturday. An England U21 international, Madueke was not on international duty this summer so has ...
Nigeria-eligible striker proves his worth on his unofficial debut for Arsenal youth team
Published: July 03, 2021
Nigeria-eligible striker Henry Timi Davies made his unofficial debut for Arsenal U18s as they hammered Chelmsford City 4-0 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners are set to confirm in the coming days that Davies has signed a scholarship with the club.   The former Manchester City schoolboy was...
Official : Houston Dash sign American-born Nigeria international as NTRP
Published: July 03, 2021
With a statement on their official website, National Women's Soccer League club Houston Dash have announced the signing of American-born Nigeria international Michelle Alozie as a National Team Replacement Player (NTRP). For the sake of clarity, National Team Replacement players can be signed when a national team pl...
Ex-Chelsea striker targeted by Rohr now rated at N7.1b after outstanding season at Bournemouth
Published: July 03, 2021
Former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke has seen his market value rise after an outstanding season at Bournemouth, who missed out on promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.   Solanke, a goal machine for the youth teams during his time at Chelsea, had his best season as a professional in terms o...
Official : Another Nigerian youngster signs scholarship with Watford
Published: July 03, 2021
Another teenager of Nigerian descent signed scholarship forms with Premier League side Watford ahead of the forthcoming season. Joining Darrin Enahoro-Marcus in signing a scholarship is promising striker Toby Adeyemo, a deal that will see both players gain nationally recognised qualifications through an extensive f...