'It Is Very Sad I Was Beaten By That Free-Kick' - 'Fall Guy' Akpeyi Wishes He Could Turn Back The Hands Of Time
Published: July 15, 2019
Daniel Akpeyi was made the scapegoat for the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after they conceded an injury time free-kick, from which Riyad Mahrez scored. The Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper is trending for all the wrong reasons on social media with many Super Eagles fans que...
Super Eagles Player Ratings In Loss To Algeria : Ugly Marks For Ekong, Akpeyi; Etebo Bright Spark; Musa Quiet; Iwobi, Chukwueze Tame
Published: July 14, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi reflects on the performances of the Super Eagles players in the semifinals defeat to Algeria. The Starters Goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi : Seems to lack confidence as always and had no answer to Riyad Mahrez's world class free kick. 4.5/10. Defenders Chidozie Awaziem : What a performance by Awaziem...
'This Jersey Has Always Been Unlucky' - Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blame Less Fancied Dark Green Jersey For Defeat Vs Algeria
Published: July 14, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria won't continue their race for a fourth AFCON glory after losing 2-1 to Algeria in Sunday's second semi-final clash. Troost-Ekong's own-goal and Riyad Mahrez's stunning free kick were enough to see the North African powerhouse overcome Nigeria's challenge.Having witnessed their darling team ...
Algeria 2 Nigeria 1 : Ighalo Nets 4th AFCON Goal, Mahrez Scores Sublime Injury Time Winner
Published: July 14, 2019
Nigeria will battle for a third place finish in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after suffering a 2-1 defeat against Algeria Sunday evening at the Cairo International Stadium.Manchester City forward Riyad Mahrez was the match winner as his last gasp free kick secured victory for the Desert Foxes who will face Senegal in...
Victor Moses Wishes Super Eagles Good Luck Ahead Of AFCON Semifinal Vs Algeria
Published: July 14, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses has sent a good luck message to the Super Eagles ahead of their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria at the Cairo International Stadium, starting from 2000 hours. The right winger decided to call time on his international career after the 2018 World Cup in order t...
Three Reasons Why The Super Eagles Can Win AFCON 2019 In Egypt
Published: July 14, 2019
The Super Eagles further enhanced their reputation in African football with wins against Cameroon (3-2) and South Africa (2-1) in the Round of 16 and quarter-final stage respectively.This has raised their title chances high up the bar as they aim to win the AFCON coupled with increased expectation from the Nigerian fan...
Omeruo, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Etebo In Starting XI As Rohr Announces Team To Face Algeria
Published: July 14, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria at the Cairo International Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The German has opted to field the same set of players that started against South Africa, meaning Kaizer Chiefs ...
United States Mulling Over Call-Up For Lincoln City Teen Sensation Eligible For Nigeria, England
Published: July 14, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the United States Soccer Federation are considering inviting Lincoln City teen sensation Jordan Adebayo-Smith to one of their national teams in the coming months. Few weeks into pre-season training, the 18-year-old has proved that his performance last season was no fluke, scori...
17-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Goalkeeper Included In Man City Pre-season Squad
Published: July 14, 2019
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has announced his roster for the 2019 Asia Tour, with only one Nigeria-eligible player considered for the trip to China. Republic of Ireland youth-teamer Gavin Bazunu is in contention to make his first-team debut for the Citizens in pre-season as he has been selected by the Spani...
Official : Fulham Swoop For Out-Of-Contract Chelsea Striker
Published: July 14, 2019
Through a statement on their official website Championship side Fulham have announced the capture of Chelsea Academy product Martell Taylor-Crossdale. The prolific striker has joined the Cottagers on a two-year deal following the expiry of his contract with the Europa League winners. London-born Taylor-Crossdale...
Omeruo Names Two Advantages Rohr's Super Eagles Team Have Over 2013 AFCON Winning Squad
Published: July 14, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo was asked to compare the similarities and differences between the current Super Eagles team and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad handled by Stephen Keshi. The Chelsea central defender is among three players that was part of the squad at South Africa 2013, the others being captain Obi Mikel...
Best of The Rest: Top Four Matches Between Nigeria's Super Eagles And Algeria's Desert Foxes
Published: July 14, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles will be hoping to reach the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt but face a hurdle in the shape of Algeria in Sunday's second semifinals clash.The Eagles have won eight of the previous encounters while Algeria had won seven, with three draws between them.Izuchukwu Okosi picks out four...
Why Leicester City Flop Slimani Could Be Algeria's Secret Weapon In Clash Of The Titans
Published: July 14, 2019
Super Eagles of Nigeria are up against Algeria in the semi-final round of the ongoing AFCON tournament as they continue their quest for fourth AFCON glory. After their 3-2 comeback victory over Cameroon in the round-16 stage, many Nigerians now tip Gernot Rohr's men to lift the trophy come July 19.To achieve such feat...
'Nigeria One Of The Favourites To Win AFCON' - Algeria Captain Riyad Mahrez Wary Of Super Eagles
Published: July 13, 2019
In an interview after Algeria advanced to the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez is certain of one thing, that the Super Eagles will be more formidable than their quarterfinal opponents, Ivory Coast. The Desert Foxes captain pointed out that the Super Eagles have an advantage...
Arsenal's Rumoured Bid For Lille's Pepe To Pose Threat For Iwobi, Saka
Published: July 13, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi may be enjoying a fine run at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations as Nigeria get set to face Algeria in one of Sunday's semifinals matches but on the eve of the game, news coming out from France indicate that his club Arsenal have submitted a bid of 70 million pounds for the signature of L...