'I Feel Like I Have Improved' - Versatile Defender Aina Rates Himself After Starring Vs Guinea
Published: June 26, 2019
Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina narrowly missed out on selection for the Super Eagles squad to the 2018 World Cup but has found his way into the starting line-up at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The versatile fullback has admitted that moving to Torino last season improved his game and stressed that he is comfor...
Nigerians React To Iwobi And Moses Simon Performance Against Guinea
Published: June 26, 2019
The Super Eagles beat the Syli Stars of Guinea 1-0 in their second group game of the Africa Cup of Nations earlier today. There were some missed chances from Ighalo and Ahmed Musa but it was Moses Simon and Iwobi's performance that got furious Nigerians talking on social media. Here are some comments on Twitter:@alu...
2019 AFCON: Five Takeaways From Nigeria's 1-0 Win Against Guinea
Published: June 26, 2019
The Super Eagles on Wednesday confirmed their place in the second round (Round of 16) of the 2019 AFCON with a 1-0 win over Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium.Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the five takeaways from the game.1. Full Backs Not Supporting Attacking EffortsThe duo of Ola Aina and Chidozie Awaziem were not ov...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Guinea : Omeruo MOTM; Etebo High Marks; Aina, Iwobi Descent;Akpeyi Composed; Balogun Solid
Published: June 26, 2019
Nigeria booked their passage to the Round of 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a hard fought 1-0 win over Guinea. Izuchukwu Okosi here rates the performances of the Super Eagles players.  The StartersGoalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi :The Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper was not overly tested by the Guineans . Looked mor...
Nigeria 1 Guinea 0 : Omeruo's Header Sends Super Eagles Into 2019 AFCON Last 16
Published: June 26, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated the Syli National of Guinea 1-0 in their second Group B game of the 2019  Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium and thus booked their place in the Round of 16 stages after two wins. Chelsea-owned defender Kenneth Omeruo grabbed Nigeria's vital winner in the second half after ...
2019 AFCON: Yobo Names One Syli Star Who Can Cause Nigeria Defence Problems
Published: June 26, 2019
Former Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo believes Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Ibrahima Traoré can cause problems to the Super Eagles defence when both teams face off in an Africa Cup of Nations Group B match this afternoon. Although Liverpool's Naby Keita has returned to the starting line-up against the Super Eagl...
Iwobi Beats Mikel To Playmaking Position; Omeruo, Aina Start As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Guinea
Published: June 26, 2019
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has announced the team's starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations Group B match against Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The former Bayern Munich defender suggested that he will start with Daniel Akpeyi in goal at yesterda...
'He Trains At 200%, I think He Is Physically Ready' - Guinea Coach Hints Liverpool Star May Start Vs Nigeria
Published: June 26, 2019
Guinea national team coach Paul Put has hinted that Liverpool star Naby Kaita may return to the starting line-up when they take on Nigeria in the second group match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday afternoon. The Conakry native played the last 30 minutes vs Madagascar, his first game since he suffer...
2019 AFCON Nigeria Vs Guinea : Five Players To Watch Out For
Published: June 26, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Syli Stars of Guinea tackle each other in their second AFCON Group B clash on Wednesday. Gernot Rohr's men narrowly defeated the Swallows of Burundi on Saturday to be at the summit of the group.Guinea, at the other hand were held to a 2-2 draw by Madagascar last weekend and they ...
'Kalu Is Playing A Very Dangerous Game' - Super Eagles Winger Advised To Open Up To NFF About Heart-Related Irregularities
Published: June 26, 2019
One of the persons who had the responsibility of looking after the career of Samuel Kalu has advised the player to tell the doctors the truth about his history of heart problems. It will be recalled that the Bordeaux winger collapsed while taking a corner in the Super Eagles last workout on Friday before their opene...
Super Eagles Handed Boost As Troost-Ekong Returns To Full Training Ahead Of Guinea Clash
Published: June 25, 2019
Udinese star William Troost-Ekong returned to full training ahead of the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea on Wednesday, June 26, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. Manager Gernot Rohr had been sweating on the fitness of the central defender after he suffered a knock in the 1-0 win against Burun...
Official : Walsall Sign Former Fulham Striker Adebayo
Published: June 25, 2019
Walsall FC have added to their squad ahead of the new season, bringing in young Nigerian striker Elijah Adebayo. Aged 21, Adebayo, who was released by demoted Premier League club Fulham at the end of the 2018-2019 season, will officially join the Saddlers on July 1when his contract with the Cottagers expires. He ...
Early Team News Nigeria Vs Guinea : Iwobi May Take Over Playmaking Duties From Mikel, Musa Left Winger
Published: June 25, 2019
The deployment of influential John Obi Mikel as the Super Eagles playmaker against Burundi did not pay off for Gernot Rohr's side, so much so that the Chelsea legend was substituted 12 minutes into the second half. The German football tactician hinted today that Alex Iwobi could take over playmaking duties from Mik...
Rohr Names One Player Who Will Definitely Start Vs Guinea; Kalu To Undergo Fitness Test Today; Shehu Doubtful For Madagascar Clash
Published: June 25, 2019
Gernot Rohr has named one Super Eagles player who will definitely start tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations match against Guinea at the Alexandria Stadium. Former Watford man Odion Ighalo will return to the starting line-up against the Syli Stars having made an immediate impact off the bench in the 1-0 win vs Burundi l...
'They Have Players In Big Teams Like Liverpool, Napoli, Bordeaux' - Rohr Wary Of Guinea Team
Published: June 25, 2019
Gernot Rohr will not take the Guinean team lightly when the Super Eagles face them in their second group match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, saying that they have quality players representing top clubs. Liverpool's Naby Keïta,Toulouse's Issiaga Sylla, Eintracht Frankfurt's Simon Falette, Napoli's Amadou D...