Rohr Names One Player Who Will Certainly Start For Nigeria In Tomorrow's Clash Vs Algeria
Published: October 08, 2020
One player who will certainly make his full debut for Nigeria in Friday evening's friendly against Algeria is Zaidu Sanusi, according to Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr. The German football tactician revealed that the Porto new boy has caught the eye in the training sessions in Austria and his main job tomorrow is...
Nigeria Target Bukayo Saka Debuts For England's Senior Team, Wearing Number 3 Shirt
Published: October 08, 2020
Barring an injury in the warm-up, Arsenal rising star Bukayo Saka will make his full debut for England's senior team in Thursday evening's friendly against Wales at the National Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The versatile winger has been selected by manager Gareth Southgate in the starting lineup ...
Done Deal : Arsenal's Nigeria-Eligible Left-back Loaned Out To Rochdale Until January 2021
Published: October 08, 2020
With a statement on their official website, EFL League One club Rochdale have announced the signing of Arsenal's Nigeria-eligible left-back Tolaji Bola. The former England youth international has been loaned out to Rochdale until January 2021 and will be aiming to make his professional debut in the coming weeks. ...
'We Are Following Him' - Rohr Explains Why Eagles Fans' Favourite Osigwe Wasn't Called Up
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained why Lugano summer signing Sebastian Osigwe wasn't called up for the two friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia this month despite the absence of his three regular goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa. A member of the Flying Eagles squad to the 2013 ...
'He Will Not Play The Game' - Rohr Details Problems With GK Lawal Pledging Future To Nigeria
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that promising LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal will certainly not be involved for the three-time African champions when they take on Algeria in an international friendly on Friday evening. Born in Linz, Austria, Lawal has played non-binding games for Austria at U19 and U20 lev...
'It's A Blatant Falsehood' - NFF Dismiss Reports 4 Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19
Published: October 08, 2020
The Nigeria Football Federation have moved quickly to dismiss reports in the local press that four players currently with the Super Eagles in Austria tested positive for coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Algeria. It will be recalled that two Super Eagles players Samuel Kalu (Bordeaux) and Paul Onuach...
Rohr Namechecks Four Players In Contention To Replace 'Important' Osimhen Vs Algeria
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has rued the absence of Victor Osimhen for his side's international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia, stating that the Napoli summer signing is an important player. The former Lille and Wolfsburg striker was originally named to the roster but was barred from reporting for inte...
Ighalo In Line For Champions League Debut, Among 4 Strikers Named In Man Utd Squad
Published: October 08, 2020
Odion Ighalo is in line to make his debut in the UEFA Champions League this season, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The official website of Manchester United has confirmed the 25 players selected in manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's List A for the prestigious competition, with the former Nigeria international making the...
'He Only Knows England As His Home' - Nigeria Scout On Saka Choosing Three Lions Over Eagles
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles chief scout Tunde Adelakun has claimed that he wasn't disappointed that Arsenal super kid Bukayo Saka opted to pledge his international future to his country of birth England despite being approached by the Nigerian Federation to represent the Super Eagles. The Hale End Academy product could become cap...
'He Can Be Very Persistent' - Super Eagles Official Credits Pinnick For Akpoguma's Switch In Record Time
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles chief scout Tunde Adelakun has refused to take the credit for Hoffenheim central defender Kevin Akpoguma's switch to Nigeria in record time. While the likes of Ovie Ejaria and Chuba Akpom are still processing their change of association from England to Nigeria, it is all but confirmed that former Germa...
Teenage Nigerian-Born Midfielder Akinola Training With Arsenal First Team
Published: October 08, 2020
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that teenage Nigerian-born midfielder Tim Akinola has been promoted to first team training by manager Mikel Arteta. With at least twenty players including youth-teamers away on international duty with their respective countries, the Gunners are short on personal at the moment, leavin...
Photo Confirmation : Former Crystal Palace Goalkeeper Ogbebor-Onaiwu Joins Greek Club
Published: October 07, 2020
Through a press release published on their official website, Greek Super League 2 club Levadiakos have announced the signing of 2000-born Nigerian goalkeeper Edward Ogbebor-Onaiwu, subject to international clearance. A product of the Crystal Palace Academy, Ogbebor-Onaiwu has put pen to paper on a five-year contrac...
Kevin Akpoguma Names Everton Winger Iwobi Among Four Top Players In Super Eagles
Published: October 07, 2020
TSG Hoffenheim's Kevin Akpoguma has admitted that he opted to switch his international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria because the three-time African champions have some top players in their ranks. Everton winger Alex Iwobi, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze and Napoli's rec...
Liverpool's Nigeria-Eligible Striker Babajide Scores In 3-1 Win Vs Manchester United
Published: October 07, 2020
Nigeria-eligible striker Rinsola Babajide was on target as Liverpool FC Women came from behind to beat Manchester United 3-1 in their opening match of the Continental Cup at Prenton Park on Wednesday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  On 28 minutes, the visitors took the lead through Abbie McManus who headed home aft...
Victor Moses Omitted From Chelsea's Champions League Squad
Published: October 07, 2020
Former Nigeria national teamer Victor Moses has been left out of Chelsea's squad for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. The official website of Chelsea has published a 25-man squad list for the prestigious club competition and the versatile winger has not been selected by manager Frank Lampard which more ...