Akpeyi, Etebo Reactions After Super Eagles Victory Against Cameroon
Published: July 07, 2019
Oghenekaro Etebo and Daniel Akpeyi have reacted to the Super Eagles hard-fought 3-2 win against Cameroon in a round of 16 clash at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. While the jury is still out on the Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper after another shaky performance in goal, the midfielder's stock continues to rise with each g...
Ighalo Three Goals Shy Of Breaking 25-Year-Old Nigerian AFCON Record
Published: July 07, 2019
Following his brace against Cameroon, Odion Ighalo is three goals shy of breaking a Nigerian record at the Africa Cup of Nations that has stood for twenty-five years. The single-tournament scoring record for a Nigeria player belongs to Rashidi Yekini who netted five times to help the Super Eagles win the 1994 editio...
Key Stats Nigeria Vs Cameroon : Ighalo Most Shots; Etebo Top Dribbler; Awaziem Most Fouled & Aerial Duels; Ndidi Top Tackler; Aina Top Interceptor
Published: July 07, 2019
The statistics provided by Whoscored from the Super Eagles 3-2 win against Cameroon on Saturday evening highlighted the contributions made by the Nigerian players. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi had a team-high 32 passes, 26 less than the highest figure recorded by Cameroon's Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui. In ...
Rohr Provides Fresh Update On Availability Of Mikel For Quarterfinal Clash Vs RSA; Finally Admits Shehu Got Injured Before Opener
Published: July 06, 2019
Speaking at the post-match press conference shortly after the Super Eagles beat Cameroon 3-2 in a round of 16 AFCON clash in Alexandria, coach Gernot Rohr provided a fresh injury update on the availability of skipper John Obi Mikel and Abdullahi Shehu for their next game against South Africa. While Mikel suffered a...
Rohr Reveals The Real Reason Exciting Winger Chukwueze Did Not Start Vs Cameroon
Published: July 06, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Moses Simon got the nod to start ahead of Samuel Chukwueze in his side's hard-fought 3-2 win over Cameroon on Saturday evening because the Levante winger has better defensive qualities than the Villarreal starlet. Trailing 2-1, the introduction of Chukwueze in the 61...
Five Takeaways From Nigeria's Hard-Fought 3-2 Win Against Cameroon
Published: July 06, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles outfoxed the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon to claim a 3-2 win in a round of 16 match at the Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday.What are the key takeaways from the battle at the Alexandria stadium? Izuchukwu Okosi examines them.1. Bassogog And Njie Swapped PlacesThe duo of Christian Bassogog and Cl...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Cameroon : Ighalo MOTM; Omeruo Best Defender; Iwobi Good; Akpeyi Iffy; Awaziem Rises To The Occasion; Ndidi Powerhouse
Published: July 06, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi rates the performances of the Super Eagles players who on Saturday evening gave their all in a 3-2 win over Cameroon.The StartersGoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi : The goalkeeper was exposed a couple of times by his defence but thankfully the Nigerian attack outscored the Cameroonian attack. 4/10.Defenders Chido...
'This Coach Better Start Chukwueze Forever' - Super Eagles Fans React To Win Vs Cameroon
Published: July 06, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria are through to the quarterfinal round of the ongoing AFCON tournament after defeating defending champions Cameroon 3 - 2.A brace from Ighalo and a goal from Alex Iwobi were enough for the Eagles to see off Cameroon's threat. Nigerians were happy with the result but some questioned the manne...
Nigeria 3 Cameroon 2 : Ighalo Bags Brace, Iwobi Scores Winner As Eagles Win Five-Goal Thriller
Published: July 06, 2019
Nigeria will play the winner between Egypt and South Africa in the second game of the Round of 16 games of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday after a nervy 3-2 win over defending champions Cameroon.Odion Ighalo's brace and a first AFCON goal for Alex Iwobi won the contest for the Super Eagles.Ahmed Musa pounced...
Heart of Midlothian, Dundee United Among Seven Clubs Interested In Signing Everton Super Kid
Published: July 06, 2019
Highly-rated Nigerian youngster Korede Adedoyin may depart Everton before the close of the summer transfer window, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The former Nigeria U20 invitee has committed his future to the Toffees by inking his first professional contract and sending him on loan is an option to continue his de...
'I Thought That I Would Play At Chelsea And Make My Name' - Omeruo Drops Major Hint Over Future At Stamford Bridge
Published: July 06, 2019
After seven and a half years on the books of Chelsea, Kenneth Omeruo has not made his competitive debut for the Europa League winners and the central defender has hinted that he will consider leaving the club before the close of the summer transfer window. There has been talk in recent weeks about a permanent switc...
Omeruo, Iwobi, Ekong, Ndidi Are Back As Nigeria Unveil Starting XI Vs Cameroon
Published: July 06, 2019
Gernot Rohr has made several changes to his starting line-up for the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 clash against Cameroon at the Alexandria Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has returned to the starting XI, meaning the only home-based player in the squad, Ikechukwu Ezenwa ...
Confirmed : Nigerian-Born Winger Pens New Deal With Everton
Published: July 06, 2019
Lagos-born winger Korede Adedoyin has inked a new deal with Premier League side Everton, bringing an end to speculation surrounding his future.  The Toffees informed via their official website Saturday that the 18-year-old has signed his first professional contract for Everton. Adedoyin was offered a new deal a...
Arsenal Squad For First Pre-Season Game Revealed As Six Nigerians Are Included
Published: July 06, 2019
Nigeria U23 international Kelechi Nwakali is unlikely to make his debut for Arsenal when they tackle Boreham Wood FC in a pre-season friendly at Meadow Park on Saturday afternoon. The Gunners have published via their official website the provisional squad for the game against the National League side and the former...
'Cameroon Is A Good Side With Technical Players' - Ndidi Wary Of Lions Despite Toothless Attack
Published: July 06, 2019
Cameroon have struggled to score goals at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations but Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi is not reading too much into that as he believes the Indomitable Lions are a good side with tactical discipline. Though they have problems in attack, the defending champions have the best defensive record...