Jamilu Collins, Moses Simon Reactions To Super Eagles Victory Against Tunisia
Published: July 18, 2019
Levante winger Moses Simon and SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins believe that the Super Eagles put a smile on the faces of their fans in the wake of their 1-0 victory against Tunisia at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Manager Gernot Rohr had confidence in the winger during the tournament, handing him a run-ou...
Super Eagles Defenders Troost-Ekong, Balogun Hail Bronze Medal Win Given The Circumstances
Published: July 18, 2019
William Troost-Ekong and his defensive partner Leon Balogun were happy that the Super Eagles finished third at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. While the Udinese star went the distance in all the matches contested in Egypt with the exception of the 1-0 win vs Guinea, the Brighton center back found game time hard to ...
'It Is A Great Achievement' - Iwobi Delighted To Win Bronze With Super Eagles
Published: July 18, 2019
Alex Iwobi was delighted to win a bronze medal at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following the Super Eagles 1-0 victory against Tunisia in the third place playoff on Wednesday evening. With his appearance against the Carthage Eagles, the Arsenal star featured in all the matches contested by the Super Eagles in Egypt, ...
Key Stats Tunisia Vs Nigeria : Ndidi Most Fouled; Kalu Most Shots OT; Aina Joint Top Interceptor; Collins Top Tackler; Ekong Most Clearances; Iwobi Team-High PA
Published: July 18, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com looks at the key numbers from the Super Eagles 1-0 victory against Tunisia in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff on Wednesday evening. According to Whoscored.com, Nigeria had ten shots with four of the Super Eagles efforts hitting target, three more than Tunisia who attempted 11 shots...
AFCON 2019 : Five Takeaways From Nigeria's 1-0 Victory Against Tunisia
Published: July 17, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi examines the five things noted in Nigeria's 1-0 win over Tunisia on Wednesday evening.1.Etebo's Free Kicks Were PoorOghenekaro Etebo headed away the ball off the line which would have taken the game into extra time but it was his free kicks that infuriated Nigerians.The ball went straight to Tunisia goa...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Tunisia : Omeruo MOTM; Ighalo Match Winner; Uzoho Confident; Aina Adventurous; Ekong Stars; Kalu Free-kick Specialist
Published: July 17, 2019
Odion Ighalo's early goal on Wednesday evening was enough for three time African champions Nigeria to win the third place final between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Carthage Eagles in the playoff final of Egypt 2019.How did Gernot Rohr's team perform? Izuchukwu Okosi provides the answers.The StartersGoalkeeper Francis U...
Fans Single Out Three Super Eagles Stars For Special Praise After Win Vs Tunisia
Published: July 17, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria ended their AFCON 2019 campaign with 1-0 victory over Tunisia in a third-place match on Wednesday evening. Delighted Nigerian fans singled out Odion Ighalo, Francis Uzoho and Samuel Kalu for special praise following their fine display against the North Africans. Here are some of their c...
Tunisia 0 Nigeria 1: Ighalo Equals 25-Year-Old Nigerian Goalscoring Record As Super Eagles Win Third Place Play-off
Published: July 17, 2019
An early Odion Ighalo goal ensured Nigeria's Super Eagles claimed third place in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations Wednesday evening as they defeated Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Salam stadium, Cairo. The Eagles scored in the third minute when Odion Ighalo latched onto a loose ball after miscommunication in the Tunisian six yar...
Confirmed : 165-Cap International Departs Chelsea For VfL Wolfsburg
Published: July 17, 2019
German club VfL Wolfsburg have announced the signing of Chelsea Women goalkeeper Hedvig Lindahl. The 36-year-old has inked a one-year contract until June 30, 2020, one and a half months before the close of the summer transfer window. Lindahl has racked up 165 international appearances for Sweden Women's national...
Super Eagles Winger Chukwueze Among 80 Players Shortlisted For Golden Boy Award
Published: July 17, 2019
The exploits of Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze has not gone unnoticed as he has been named in a strong 80-man list for the 2019 Golden Boy. The Golden Boy is an award run by Italian sports daily Tuttosport and handed out to a young footballer playing in Europe perceived to have been the most impressive during a...
Starts For Iwobi, Omeruo; Aina Returns; Uzoho Debuts As Rohr Unveils Nigeria Starting XI Vs Tunisia
Published: July 17, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has unveiled his starting line-up for the Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off against Tunisia at the Al Salam Stadium, Cairo on Wednesday evening.  Deportivo La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has been handed an Africa Cup of Nations debut by t...
Everton Winger Onyekuru Rejects Move To CSKA Moscow
Published: July 17, 2019
Nigeria international Henry Onyekuru has turned down a move to Russian Premier League club CKSA Moscow, according to his agent Guillaume Costet-Barmada. The Everton-owned winger was immediately loaned out to Anderlecht when he joined the Toffees in the summer of 2017 and spent the whole of last season at Galatasaray...
Spur's Onomah May Join Nigerian Golden Boy Nominee At Borussia Monchengladbach; Mainz, Augsburg, Frankfurt Also In The Mix
Published: July 17, 2019
Several Bundelsiga clubs are plotting a move for London-born Nigerian midfielder Josh Onomah in the summer transfer window, according to reports. According to the Sun, Borussia Monchengladbach are among the clubs monitoring the situation of the England U20 World Cup-winning midfielder, while Mainz, Augsburg and Fra...
Nigeria Team News Vs Tunisia: Rohr Hints Osimhen, Uzoho May Play; Mikel, Akepyi, Awaziem Out
Published: July 17, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has suggested that Victor Osimhen and Francis Uzoho may be handed a run-out this evening when the three-time African champions face Tunisia in the AFCON third place play-off. Of the 23 players named on Nigeria's roster for the tournament in Egypt, only the aforementioned players have n...
Two Nigeria-Eligible Whizkids React After Scoring First Professional Goals For Arsenal
Published: July 17, 2019
Bukayo Saka and James Olayinka have taken to social media to express their joy after scoring their first senior goals for Arsenal on July 16. While midfielder Olayinka has already featured for the Gunners first team in a friendly against Al Nasr in Dubai, he made his full debut against Colorado Rapids and was on ta...