2019 Africa Cup Of Nations Roster : Rohr Closes The Door On Uduokhai, Okoye, Odubajo
Published: March 27, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has totally ruled out the possibility of inviting new players to strengthen the national team ahead of their participation in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The German football tactician previously admitted that the likes of Derby County's Efe Ambrose, Fortuna Düsseldorf youth-teamer...
Rohr Rues The Absence Of Four Key Players From Super Eagles Starting XI Against Egypt
Published: March 27, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr rued the absence of four of his key players from the team that defeated Egypt 1-0 in a high profile international friendly, saying their presence would have made the squad stronger. Chelsea loanee Ola Aina and Bordeaux's Samuel Kalu pulled out of the 23-man roster citing injuries, capt...
Onuachu Enters African Football History Books : Fastest Intl Goal, 2nd Fastest On African Soil
Published: March 27, 2019
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu etched his name into the history books after scoring in the eighth second of Nigeria's 1-0 win against Egypt on Tuesday evening, which proved to be the game-winner, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The FC Ebedei product opened the scoring when he rifled home a screamer from the e...
Dual-Eligible Players Tracker : Solanke Scores England U21s; Uduokhai, Kingsley Net Winners Germany U21s, Ireland U17s; L. Nmecha Debuts
Published: March 27, 2019
Catch up on the Nigeria-eligible players that were in action for their other nations in international matches on March 26. Republic of Ireland U19s ended their Elite Round qualifiers with a hundred percent record after beating hosts Russia 2-0 at FC Krasnodar Academy Stadium pitch 5, Krasnodar. Southampton strike...
Five Things We Learned From Nigeria's Disciplined 1-0 Win Against Egypt
Published: March 27, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were involved in a friendly encounter with the Pharaohs of Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium and it ended 1-0 in favor of the home side. Paul Onuachu's quick goal was all that the team needed to record a well-deserved victory over the North African side.However, here are some of the top ...
Music Acts Thrill Rohr, Balogun, Ogu, Journalists In Eagles Hotel As Ighalo Celebrates AFCONQ Goals
Published: March 27, 2019
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr, players John Ogu and Leon Balogun led the celebrations as the goal scoring exploits of striker Odion Ighalo was celebrated 11.30pm Nigerian time Tuesday night at the team's hotel in Asaba, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. It was  party like scenario at the pool side as musical act ...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Reacts To Onuachu's Wonder Goal, Substitutions Vs Egypt
Published: March 26, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr hailed Paul Onuachu after his sensational strike on his full debut gave the three-time African champions a narrow win over Egypt on Tuesday evening. The FC Midtjylland striker opened the scoring less a minute into the game when he rifled home a screamer from the edge of the box, and R...
'It Was Not A Good Match But A Great Match' - Rohr Reacts To Win Against Egypt
Published: March 26, 2019
The Super Eagles defeated Egypt 1-0 in an international friendly on Tuesday, March 26, with Paul Onuachu scoring the game's only goal inside the opening minute of the contest. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr faced the cameras shortly after the game at the Stephen Keshi Stadium and was delighted that his team beat one of...
Three Takeaways From Super Eagles 1-0 Victory Against Egypt In Asaba
Published: March 26, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi live at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba presents three lessons learned from the 1-0 win of the Super Eagles over Egypt in an international friendly. 1. Onuachu Makes Case For AFCON PlaceThe game was one to remember for FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu who scored a spectacul...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Egypt : Onuachu Stands Out; Balogun Phenomenal; Iwobi Improves; Onyekuru Lively; Ezenwa Shot Stopper
Published: March 26, 2019
Paul Onuachu's solitary effort proved enough for Nigeria to come away victorious at the Stephen Keshi stadium on Tuesday.  Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Super Eagles on show : The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi: Commanded his area very well during his time on the pitch and rarely looked troubled. (7/...
Nigeria 1 Egypt 0 : Onuachu Announces Arrival On International Stage With Wonder Strike
Published: March 26, 2019
Nigeria rounded off a thrilling international week with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Egypt in their friendly game at Asaba on Tuesday evening.Manager Gernot Rohr made a couple of changes to the team that beat Seychelles last time out, handing Daniel Akpeyi a start in between the sticks while John Ogu, Paul Onuachu and Le...
Al-Nasr Dubai SC 2 Arsenal 3 : Nigeria-Eligible Teenagers Make First-Team Debuts For The Gunners
Published: March 26, 2019
Two Nigerian teenagers made their first-team debuts for Arsenal in a 3-2 win over Al-Nasr in a friendly at the newly built Al-Maktoum Stadium, Dubai on Tuesday afternoon.Three players of Nigerian descent had earlier traveled with the club to Dubai but while dazzling winger, Amaechi was named in the starting line-up, mi...
Forget Higuain; This Youngster is The Solution to Chelsea's Attacking Problems
Published: March 26, 2019
This season has been one to forget for Chelsea fans and their manager Maurizio Sarri, who is working with an English club for the first time in his managerial career. The Italian manager started the campaign on fine note as he led the Blues to 18 unbeaten games in all competitions, but he couldn't maintain the tempo...
Iwobi, Balogun, Onuachu, Ndidi Start; Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Against Egypt
Published: March 26, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced the starting line-up to take on Egypt in a high profile international friendly at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. As expected, none of the four players drafted to strengthen the Dream Team in yesterday's U23 AFCON qualifier vs Libya -...
Tottenham Hotspur Whizkid Commits International Future To Nigeria Over England
Published: March 26, 2019
Highly-rated Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Joshua Oluwayemi has committed his international future to Nigeria over his country of birth England ahead of the 2019 Fifa U20 World Cup in Poland. Born in Waltham Forest 18 years ago, Joshua Oluwayemi comes from a family of goalkeepers as his father, Abiodun Ogunyemi, was...