Makinwa Points Out Two Factors That Helped The Super Eagles Beat Benin, Lesotho
Published: November 19, 2019
Katsina United chief coach Henry Makinwa has pointed out two key factors that proved crucial for the Super Eagles in their recent AFCON qualifying victories. Nigeria gave their chances of qualifying for the continental tournament in 2021 a massive boost after picking up two impressive wins over Benin and lately Leso...
Belgian Leagues In And Out : Akpala Returns To KVO; Westerlo End Agreement With Emenike
Published: November 18, 2019
Belgian First Division A club KV Oostende inform via their official website that they have re-signed Nigeria international Joseph Akpala for the remainder of the 2019-2020 season with an option for next season. The experienced striker has returned to KV Oostende following his release by Saudi Pro League side Al-Fa...
Chelsea Legend Passing On His Experience To Nigeria Target Ugbo
Published: November 18, 2019
Tore André Flo's experience is rubbing off on Nigerian Federation target Ike Ugbo. The former Norway international, who scored 50 career goals for Chelsea, is mentoring Ugbo on how to be a better striker. The 21-year-old failed to live up to his billing as one of the most promising players to graduate from the ...
Official : Former Arsenal Midfielder Inks New Deal With Liverpool
Published: November 18, 2019
Former Arsenal starlet Elijah Dixon-Bonner has inked a new contract with Liverpool, the Reds informed via their official website on Monday. Aged 18, Dixon-Bonner joined Liverpool in 2015 and was previously on the books of the Gunners since U9 level. He was a key member of the Liverpool side that won the FA Youth...
Galatasaray Hoping To Seal Deal For Former Everton Striker Henry
Published: November 18, 2019
Turkish champions Galatasaray are hoping to seal a deal for Monaco striker Henry Onyekuru in the January transfer window, according to reports. Sporx claims that the Principality club have given the green light for the Nigeria international to head to Galatasaray when the transfer window reopens. Monaco have de...
Victor Osimhen Display Vs Lesotho : The Making Of An International Star
Published: November 18, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Crocodiles of Lesotho 4-2 on Sunday. It was filled with goals on both ends of the field, everyone was entertained. Apparently, the Super Eagles were too strong for their rivals who fought hard till the last minute. It will be disrespectful and unfair to omit the superman for Ni...
Mikel Names Laziest, Hardest Working Players During His Time At Chelsea; Best African Player In History; Best Coach
Published: November 18, 2019
John Obi Mikel has labelled Eden Hazard the laziest player he played alongside during his time at Chelsea but insisted that the Belgium international is an incredible talent. Mikel played with Hazard for five years at the Blues, winning the Premier League twice as well as the League Cup and Europa League. ''The la...
Super Eagles Coach Sends Veiled Message To Nigerian Federation Over Contract Renewal
Published: November 18, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has sent a veiled message to the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation over his contract situation, urging Amaju Pinnick to offer him a new deal following a brilliant start to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. If the German is not offered fresh terms, yesterda...
Mission Accomplished : Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Musa Reactions To Win Vs Lesotho
Published: November 18, 2019
After an imperious come-from-behind victory over Lesotho in Maseru yesterday to round off their international commitments for the year 2019, a number of Super Eagles stars have lauded their achievements on their social media handles. Victor Osimhen struck twice at the Lesotho stadium after assisting the duo of Alex ...
Super Eagles Captain Musa Admits Lesotho Proved A Tough Nut To Crack
Published: November 18, 2019
Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa used few words when he was asked to comment on the Super Eagles impressive 4-2 win against Lesotho in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Sunday. Gernot Rohr made his first substitution in the 66th minute with the number 7 replacing the Super Eagles second goalscorer ...
Rohr Reveals What Has Pleased Him About Super Eagles Team In Recent Games
Published: November 18, 2019
Nigeria recovered from a goal deficit to beat Benin 2-1 last Wednesday and the three-time African champs showed resilience once again in yesterday's match against Lesotho, coming from a goal down to beat the hosts 4-2 . Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr pointed out that a few positives have emerged from the his team's ...
'My Players Have Fun When They Play Football' - Rohr Reflects On Big Win Vs Lesotho
Published: November 18, 2019
Gernot Rohr was delighted that the Super Eagles came from behind to thrash Lesotho 4-2 in their latest 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, thanks to a brace from Victor Osimhen and additional tallies from Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze. The Franco-German admitted during Sunday's post-match press conference that...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Semi Ajayi Was Picked To Play Ahead Of Omeruo
Published: November 17, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo's irregular game time at Spanish club CD Leganes counted against him when Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr chose the starting line-ups for the two recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. Udinese's Troost-Ekong is the only undisputed starter in the Super Eagles central defence...
Case Closed As England Beat Nigeria To Another Exciting Chelsea Talent
Published: November 17, 2019
England has finally beaten Nigeria to the services of young Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Tomori, 21 stepped off the bench in the 84th minute of the Three Lions 4-0 Euro Championships qualifier victory over Kosovo on Sunday evening, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold and in the process earn...
'Osimhen Learnt A Lot In The AFCON' - Rohr Insists He Was Right Dropping Iheanacho From Roster
Published: November 17, 2019
Manager Gernot Rohr has suggested that he was right to select Victor Osimhen over Leicester City frontman Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles 23-man squad list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, which was an unpopular decision at that time The former Bayern Munich defender reckons that Osimhen is now a better pla...