Three Super Eagles Players Who Could Benefit From Omeruo's Match-wining Goal Vs Guinea
Published: June 27, 2019
The Super Eagles players are relieved that they eventually got a solitary goal against the Syli Stars after many missed chances at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday.Omeruo's header found its way into the Guinean's net to give Nigeria the lead and equally ensured their easy passage to the next round of the competition...
Leon Balogun Lavishes Praise On Liverpool's Keita Despite Guinea's Loss To Nigeria
Published: June 27, 2019
Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has talked about the performance of Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita in the Super Eagles' 1-0 win against the Guineans on Wednesday, June 26. The Liverpool star was praised for his efforts in what was his second competitive game since he suffered an injury against Barcelona in the ...
'Mikel Is A Leader On And Off The Pitch' - Etebo On The Absence Of Chelsea Legend Vs Guinea
Published: June 27, 2019
Of the line-up that started Nigeria's 1-0 win against Burundi last Saturday, coach Gernot Rohr dropped five players for yesterday's second Group B match against Guinea, including his influential skipper John Obi Mikel. The Chelsea legend who is participating in his fifth AFCON was dropped in favor of Alex Iwobi in t...
2019 AFCON : Omeruo & Simon Reactions After Super Eagles Win Against Guinea
Published: June 27, 2019
Three-time African champions Nigeria are through to the last 16 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations thanks to their 1-0 win against Guinea on Wednesday. After over 40 appearances for the senior national team, Chelsea-owned defender Kenneth Omeruo netted his maiden goal to give the Super Eagles all three points,  and...
Best Nigerian Players U21
Published: June 27, 2019
Throughout its history, Nigeria has produced many great football players.Because of this, they’ve been able to compete at the highest level for many years, appearing in almost every World Cup in the last few decades.They also have a lot of success in Africa, winning the African Cup of Nations in 2013 and being among ...
How Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester, Levante Reacted To Nigeria's Win Vs Guinea
Published: June 27, 2019
Premier League clubs, Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester City as well as Spanish La Liga outfit, Levante observed the proceedings at the Alexandria Stadium on Wednesday, and had gone on to hail the input of their Super Eagles stars in the victory.Kenneth Omeruo's late header off a corner kick from Moses Simon ultimately prove...
Key Stats From Nigeria Vs Guinea : Omeruo Top Man Aerial Duels; Iwobi Most Shots; Awaziem Top Tackles; Etebo Best Passing Accuracy; Ighalo Team High Most Fouled
Published: June 26, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com looks at the key numbers from the Super Eagles 1-0 victory against Guinea in their second game at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. According to whoscored.com, Nigeria had 10 shots on goal compared to the Syli Stars 8, with the Super Eagles recording four on target. Arsenal star Alex I...
Rohr: Why Super Eagles Started Slowly, Credits Training Ground Work For Omeruo Goal And More
Published: June 26, 2019
The Super Eagles needed a late goal from Kenneth Omeruo to secure three points against Guinea in their second group match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. For the second straight match, Nigeria started slowly but their performance improved in the second half Manager Gernot Rohr has praised all the players in a...
Man Of The Match Omeruo : It Showed Today Super Eagles Have A Strong Defence
Published: June 26, 2019
Chelsea-owned defender Kenneth Omeruo was delighted that the Super Eagles advanced to the last 16 of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations after he netted the game-winning goal in the 73rd minute of the contest. Omeruo, who was named Man of the Match by CAF, has stressed that the Super Eagles were focused on the pitch ...
'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...