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...
Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles Humiliated By AFCON Debutants
Published: June 30, 2019
The Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to finish second in the table. Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Andrea Dossema scored the goals for debutants Madagascar who topped the group with seven points, a point above Nig...
Okocha Believes Madagascar Is Not Going To Be A Walk In The Park For Super Eagles
Published: June 30, 2019
Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has warned the Super Eagles that their final group opponents in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Madagascar are a difficult team to get past.   The ex-PSG and Bolton Wanderers midfielder highlighted the qualities of the Island Nation and added that they must ha...
2019 AFCON : Three Things To Expect From Nigeria's Final Group Match Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Madagascar on Sunday evening in the team's last Group B match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Eagles are currently atop the group's table with six points from two games while debutants Madagascar have four points with a win and a draw do far.Izuchukwu Okosi predicts what to expect...
Mikel, Aina, Ighalo, Ekong Start; Iwobi, Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has rested several players against Madagascar with an eye on the round of 16 clash against the third-placed team in Group A/C/D or the runner up in Group F next weekend.Of the line-up that started against Guinea on Wednesday, only six players have kept their places in the starting line-up an...
'He Has Been A Top Professional' - Osimhen Picking Up Tips From Chelsea Icon Mikel
Published: June 30, 2019
Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that he is learning the ropes from Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel ahead of a potential debut at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Sunday evening. Mikel is by far the most experienced player in the Super Eagles squad and Osimhen says he has been pickin...
Confirmed : Hugely Talented Striker Adebayo-Smith Goes Pro With Lincoln City
Published: June 30, 2019
Talented Nigerian striker Jordan Adebayo-Smith has signed his first professional contract with EFL League One side Lincoln City. The new deal inked by the East Soccer Base product keeps him at The Imps until at least the end of the 2020-2021 season. The 18-year-old Adebayo-Smith made his professional debut in a C...