Rohr on Enyimba's Iwuala, CHAN Team, condition for local players making Super Eagles squad
Published: April 02, 2021
Gernot Rohr has revealed that the three home-based players invited to the Super Eagles squad, namely goalkeeper John Noble, Anayo Iwuala (both Enyimba) and Adekunle Adeleke (Abia Warriors) gave a good account of themselves during the training camp in Lagos late last month. Of the aforementioned local players, only ...
Unai Emery confirms Super Eagles star Chuwkueze will resume training with Villarreal on Friday
Published: April 02, 2021
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday before his side's La Liga meeting with Granada, Villarreal manager Unai Emery confirmed that Samuel Chukwueze is back in Spain after international duty with the Super Eagles. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner was not spotted training with his Villarreal teammates yesterday at ...
Rohr reveals exactly why he handed Etebo, Uzoho and Ebuehi starts in AFCONQ vs Lesotho
Published: April 02, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr opted to make four changes to the side that defeated the Republic of Benin when the three-time African champions tackled Lesotho on Tuesday evening. Stoke City loanee Oghenekaro Etebo, Benfica loanee Tyronne Ebuehi and APOEL goalkeeper Francis Uzoho were three of the four changes Rohr opted to m...
Super Eagles coach Rohr explains why he is delighted with result against Lesotho
Published: April 02, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he is delighted with the outcome of the result against Lesotho because his side kept a clean sheet. The national team defeated the Crocodiles 3-0 in their final 2021 Africa Cup of Nation qualifying match thanks to goals from Victor Osimhen, Oghenekaro Etebo and Paul ...
Five Things To Expect As Star Live Arena Returns
Published: April 02, 2021
If you are a football fan in Jos, Enugu, Makurdi, Onitsha or Abeokuta, April 3, 2021 is going to mark the beginning of something exciting for you. Why? It is the day Star Live Arena returns to your city! If you aren't so familiar with the Star Live Arena, here's the first thing you need to know. It is a cool spot wher...
Manchester United to check out Nigeria-eligible striker on Friday ahead of possible move
Published: April 02, 2021
English Premier League giants Manchester United will run the rule over Nigeria-eligible striker Daryl Dike when Barnsley tackle Reading in a Championship clash on Friday evening, according to reports. Stretty News has claimed that the Red Devils recruitment specialists will monitor proceedings at Oakwell and their s...
Super Eagles fullback Aina spotted training with Fulham pre-Aston Villa
Published: April 01, 2021
Ola Aina is seemingly in contention to add to his Premier League appearances when Fulham take on Aston Villa, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Torino loanee was not involved in the Super Eagles 3-0 rout of Lesotho two days ago amid speculation that he was carrying an injury that he picked up against the Republic o...
'Probably the quickest player I've seen' - Porto star sends warning to Chelsea about Super Eagles LB
Published: April 01, 2021
Speaking less than a week before Porto face off with Chelsea in a mouthwatering UEFA Champions League clash, Porto attacker Toni Martínez has hinted at Zaidu Sanusi's pace causing problems for the Blues. Ahead of the game at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán (Sevilla), the former West Ham star gave a lowdown on...
Photo : Victor Osimhen resumes training with Napoli after Super Eagles duty
Published: April 01, 2021
Victor Osimhen has resumed training with Napoli, less than two days after he started for the Super Eagles in their 3-0 rout of Lesotho in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. Napoli have published training photos of Thursday's session and it is confirmed that the number nine f...
Leicester City boss Rodgers on if Iheanacho and Vardy will start together against Man City
Published: April 01, 2021
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers faced the cameras on Thursday before his side's English Premier League meeting with Manchester City at the King Power Stadium and one of the questions he was asked was the possibility of Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy playing together upfront given the caliber of the Citizens. ...
Leicester City duo Iheanacho, Ndidi named in Premier League Team of the Month
Published: April 01, 2021
Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi have been included in the English Premier League Team of the Month by celebrated football statistics website Whoscored. Iheanacho and Ndidi were picked in the starting lineup by manager Brendan Rodgers in all the matches contested by the Foxes in March 2021, wi...
'He has now certainly succeeded' - Genk's Dessers admits Onuachu has convinced Super Eagles fans
Published: April 01, 2021
Cyriel Dessers reckons that international and club teammate, Paul Onuachu has convinced Super Eagles fans of his potential after showcasing his quality as a goalscorer during last month's international break. In terms of goals scored, the lanky striker was Nigeria's top performer during the Africa Cup of Nations qua...
England make move to beat Nigeria to talented Fulham winger likened to Demarai Gray
Published: April 01, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the English Football Association have made a move to beat their Nigerian counterparts to the services of talented Fulham winger Michael Olakigbe. This website reported three years ago that England were ahead of Nigeria in the race for the services of Olakigbe and the European g...
'He lets me work independently' - Rohr reveals NFF Boss Pinnick does not force players on him
Published: April 01, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick does not interfere with the list of players called up for Super Eagles duty. The former Bayern Munich defender was speaking during a celebratory dinner for Pinnick held at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Sunday night, an event atte...
Super Eagles striker Iheanacho has four goals nominated for Leicester Goal of the Month
Published: April 01, 2021
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has been quadruple nominated for Leicester City's Goal of the Month prize for March 2021, informs the official website of the Foxes. The in-form attacker tallied seven goals in total in domestic matches last month, including a first-ever Premier League hat-trick in Leicester C...