Rohr Provides Fresh Injury Update On Collins, Responds To Question On Potential Game vs Ghana
Published: July 01, 2019
Speaking to reporters at Sunday's post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr revealed that SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins will be available for selection when they play their next game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ola Aina was deployed as a left-back in all the group matches only becaus...
Done Deal : Talented Midfielder Uwakwe Signs New Three-Year Contract With Chelsea
Published: July 01, 2019
Europa League winners Chelsea write on their official website that London-born Nigerian midfielder Tariq Uwakwe has committed his future to the club. If club and player honour the new agreement, Uwakwe will remain at Stamford Bridge until at least the end of the 2021-2022 season having put pen to paper on a three-ye...
New Contracts Signed By Two Nigerian Strikers Activated By Manchester United
Published: July 01, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that two Nigerian teenagers in the shape of Deji Sotona and Dillon Hoogewerf have inked new contracts with Premier League side Manchester United. The two attack-minded players are among United's Academy intake for the 2019-2020 season after putting pen to paper on two-year scholarship...
Official : Tottenham Hotspur Loan Out Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Amos To Queens Park Rangers
Published: July 01, 2019
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Nigeria-eligible young star, Luke Amos has joined Championship side Queens Park Rangers on loan for the 2019/20 season. The highly-rated central midfielder made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United on the opening day of last season and was close to breaking into the...
Leon Balogun Accepts That He Was At Fault For Madagascar's First Goal Vs Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that he was the player to be blamed for the opening goal scored by Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations match against the Super Eagles on Sunday evening. The Islanders were handed a gift by Balogun who fumbled with a pass from John Ogu before Nomenjanahary poun...
'Madagascar Were The Better Team' - Rohr Admits AFCON Underdogs Were Superior To Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Madagascar were the better side in Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations match at the Alexandria Stadium. The Super Eagles had recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins against Burundi and Guinea but were outclassed by the Islanders who scored in each half to secure a 2-0 win. ''What h...
Troost-Ekong : We Were Not Good Enough Against Madagascar
Published: July 01, 2019
Madagascar took three points against Nigeria in the final group stage game of Group B at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, as they booked their first ever last 16 ticket. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw the Islanders shock the three-time African champions. Udinese defender Wil...
Samuel Kalu : Defeat To Madagascar Is A Wake-Up Call To Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr handed Samuel Kalu his first start of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening despite concerns about the winger's health. It will be recalled that the Bordeaux star collapsed in training a day before the Super Eagles opener against Burundi and i...
Official : Mikel Joins Turkish Club Trabzonspor, To Pocket N1.22 Billion In Two Seasons
Published: July 01, 2019
Through a statement on their official website, Turkish Super Lig outfit Trabzonspor have announced the signing of Nigeria international John Obi Mikel. The Chelsea hero has penned a two-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year in the club's favour. Mikel transferred to Tianjin Teda in January ...
Key Stats Madagascar Vs Nigeria: Ndidi Aerial Duels; Etebo Most Shots, Passes, Touches & Most Fouled; Aina Key Passes; Ighalo Best PA
Published: July 01, 2019
According to the statistics provided by Whoscored from the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening, the three-time African champions were better offensively and the Islanders were imperious in defence. Despite entering the game as a substitute, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi won a joint game-hi...
'We Have Not Really Played Well' - Mikel Admits Super Eagles Were Not Impressive In The Group Stage
Published: June 30, 2019
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has admitted that the Super Eagles have not been impressive at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations despite winning their first two games. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw the Islanders shock the three-time African champions in their final group game on S...
Rohr Explains Exactly Why Osimhen, Onyekuru Did Not Feature Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faced the cameras shortly after his side lost 2-0 to Madagascar in their final group game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Given that the Super Eagles were already through to the round of 16 before Sunday's fixture, a lot of fans wanted Rohr to give a chance to strikers Victor Osimh...
2019 AFCON: Four Takeaways From Nigeria's Shock 2-0 Loss To Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the four takeaways from the shocking 2-0 loss suffered by the Super Eagles against Madagascar.1. Mikel's Off DayThere was so much expectations on the shoulder of Mikel ahead of the AFCON but his performance on Sunday left so much to be desired. Mikel needs to improve subsequently or the ...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Madagascar : Balogun Gets A 3; Mikel, Kalu Poor; Ogu Not Focused; Etebo Combative; Ighalo Starved Of Service
Published: June 30, 2019
The Super Eagles were humiliated 2-0 by debutants Madagascar in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.But how did the Nigerian players perform? Izuchukwu Okosi provides the answers.The Starters Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa : The goalkeeper was not to be blamed for both Madagascar goals. 5/10.Defender...
Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blast Balogun, Musa, Mikel For Their Performance Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded their first defeat at the ongoing AFCON as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by one of the tournament's debutants Madagascar.Though Gernot Rohr rested some key members of his team prior to the game, his men were expected to win the encounter but things didn't work out as planned.F...