Five Things To Expect From Super Eagles AFCON Group Matches
Published: June 16, 2019
The Super Eagles will on Saturday, 22 June, begin their campaign in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a clash against Burundi. Izuchukwu Okosi presents five things Nigerian football faithful can expect to witness from their team's games in Alexandria.1. Nigeria To Score In All Three MatchesThe team that Super Eagles ...
Rohr On Super Eagles No. 1 Goalkeeper, Eight New Players & Obi Mikel
Published: June 16, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is still undecided over his first choice goalkeeper at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. Deportivo de La Coruña's Francis Uzoho has fallen out of favour with the German due to his inactivity in the second half of last season while there is uncertainty over the fitness of Ik...
Ahmed Musa Reveals His One Wish Before Super Eagles AFCON Opener Vs Burundi
Published: June 16, 2019
Super Eagles assistant captain Ahmed Musa is hopeful that none of the 23 players named to the team's Africa Cup of Nations squad will suffer injury setbacks. The Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia forward believes it is time to focus on the team's fitness rather than the form of the players prior to the Nations Cup."Its flatt...
Lobi Stars New Kid On The Block Andrew Names The Chelsea Defender He Models His Game After
Published: June 16, 2019
Lobi Stars new kid on the block Nzekwesi Arinzechukwu Andrew was impressive at the heart of defence as the Makurdi side registered a hard fought 1-0 win against Kebbi United to progress to the round of 32 of the Federation Cup on Saturday. The 19-year-old Sidos FC loanee has been tipped to move to Europe in the nea...
International Dream Cup Nigeria 1 Romania 2 : Top Shooter Sopuruchukwu Scores Again As Future Eagles Finish Third
Published: June 16, 2019
There was another disappointing scoreline for the Nigeria U16s as they lost 2-1 to Romania in their final match at the International Dream Cup 2019 on Sunday morning. The Future Eagles started their campaign on a bright note with a 3-1 thrashing of Mexico on June 12 before suffering a 4-1 loss at the hands of Japan ...
Flying Eagles Captain & NFF Target Bennetts Nominated For Golden Boy Award; Chukwueze Snubbed
Published: June 15, 2019
Flying Eagles captain Ikouwem Udo Utin has been nominated for the 2019 Golden Boy, an award handed out to the best U21 player in European football. Borussia Monchengladbach starlet Keanan Bennetts is the other Nigeria-eligible player included on the long list of 100 nominees for the 2019 title. Villarreal's Samu...
Musa, Onyekuru, Shehu Ruled Out Of Super Eagles Friendly Against Senegal; Balogun Doubtful
Published: June 15, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that three Super Eagles stars will play no part in the pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against the top ranked African nation, Senegal on Sunday, June 16 as a result of illness. The high profile absentee is assistant captain Ahmed Musa, and the Al-Nassr striker is joined in the tre...
Barcelona's Oshoala Sets Her Sights On Equaling 20-Year-Old Nigeria Record Vs France
Published: June 15, 2019
Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has set her sights on equaling a 20-year-old Nigerian record when the Super Falcons trade tackles with France in their final group game at the ongoing Women's World Cup, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Her wonder goal against South Korea on June 12 took her to two goals in the competit...
Besiktas Slap In Bid For Nigeria U23 Captain Okechukwu
Published: June 15, 2019
Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have made an offer of 1.25 million euros to sign Nigeria international Azubuike Okechukwu, according to reports. Turkish newspaper Ajansspor claims the central midfielder has agreed personal terms with the Istanbul club and it has been suggested by former Besiktas winger Okan Koc that...
Rohr Explains Why Semi Ajayi Was Dropped From Super Eagles Final AFCON Roster
Published: June 15, 2019
The return of Chelsea hero Obi Mikel was the reason behind Gernot Rohr's decision to drop Rotherham United's Semi Ajayi from the final roster that will defend the colours of Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The German football tactician stuck to his guns with regards to Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho,...
Nigeria AFCON Squad : Iwobi Is Most Popular Player Ahead Of Mikel, Onyekuru, Chukwueze
Published: June 15, 2019
A week before Nigeria's first game at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi will head into the tournament as the most popular player named to the Super Eagles roster, based on Wikipedia page views. The Hale End Academy product has had 33,916 page views in the past 30 days on his Wikipedia entry,...
Confirmed : Liverpool Sign Winger From Manchester City
Published: June 15, 2019
Through their official website, Liverpool have announced that they have completed the signing of Melissa Lawley from Manchester City Women. The 25-year-old made over 50 appearances for Manchester City in her two-and-a-half-year spell with the club. She represented The Citizens in the Women's Champions League and...
Chelsea's Nigeria-Eligible Striker Reacts To Being Labelled The New Drogba
Published: June 15, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham is delighted to be compared to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. With 104 goals to his name from 254 appearances, the Ivory Coast legend is the top scoring African in Premier League history ahead of two players of Nigerian descent, Emmanuel Adebayor (97) and Yakubu Aiyeg...
Rohr On Super Eagles AFCON Squad : 'We Have A Young Team Without Any Stars'
Published: June 15, 2019
Gernot Rohr is confident that the Super Eagles will qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, even though he has stated that there are no marquee players in the squad. Compared to other teams, Egypt have in their ranks Africa's finest footballer Mohamed Salah, Senegal have Liverpool's Sadio...
Norwich City Target Collins Eligible To Play In Premier League Despite Seven Nigeria Caps
Published: June 15, 2019
Newly promoted Premier League club Norwich City are mulling over a move for Super Eagles defender Jamilu Collins, according to reports. German sports publication Kicker says Collins is on the radar of Premier League clubs, including Norwich City. The Canaries are monitoring the Nigeria left-back with a view to a...