Awoniyi, Nwakali, Osimhen, Uzoho Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Libya U23
Published: March 25, 2019
Nigeria U23s manager Imama Amapakabo has announced his starting line-up for the 2019 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya at the Stephen Keshi Stadium. It had been suggested before now that Francis Uzoho would be the player in between the pipes, and this is now confirmed, with the Deportivo de La Coru�...
Midtjylland's Onuachu To Make Full Debut Vs Egypt, Balogun Also Handed Starting Berth
Published: March 25, 2019
FC Midtjylland striker Paul Onuachu will make his full senior debut in Tuesday's international friendly between Nigeria and Egypt at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, according to manager Gernot Rohr. The inclusion of the 2.01 meters tall center forward and Brighton's Leon Balogun in the starting line-up is expected to be ...
Arsenal Interested In Signing Nigerian Midfielder Likened To Patrick Vieira
Published: March 25, 2019
Joe Aribo's future with EFL League One club Charlton Athletic remains covered in mist, with his contract set to run out at the end of the 2018-2019 season. The Nigerian youngster has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting midfielders in the English third-tier on the back of his imperious displays for the A...
Rohr Reveals The Three New Players Under Consideration For Super Eagles AFCON Roster
Published: March 25, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he's mulling over inviting at least three new players to strengthen his squad ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Derby County's new recruit Efe Ambrose has been in the international wilderness since the German took over the reins three years ago, and the other ...
'We Can Turn This Around' - Red-Hot Osimhen Warns Libya, Repeats Quote Five Times
Published: March 25, 2019
Wolfsburg loanee Victor Osimhen is very confident that the Dream Team VII can overturn the 2-0 deficit carried over from the first leg in Tunisia when they face Libya in an U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Monday afternoon. The 2015 U17 World Cup-winning striker is one of the four Super Eagles invitees drafted...
Liverpool Loanee Awoniyi On U23 AFCONQ Cracker : We Should Be Able To Score Two Goals
Published: March 25, 2019
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi shared his thoughts on today's crucial 2019 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya at the Stephen Keshi Stadium at the end of the team's last workout. The red-hot Royal Excel Mouscron striker is positive about the Dream Team VII's chances of making it to the third round of ...
One Reason Why Chelsea Legend Mikel Is Better Than Jay-Jay Okocha
Published: March 25, 2019
Super Eagles supporters are currently arguing with themselves on social media over who is the better player between 1996 Olympic Winner Austin Jay Jay Okocha and 2013 AFCON winner John Obi Mikel.Jay Jay Okocha is  regarded as one of the best midfielders to have played the game despite his inability to win many major c...
Nigeria U23 Final Workout : Rohr Watches; Tactical Session Held; Penalties Practiced; Osimhen Leads Team A Attack
Published: March 24, 2019
Nigeria U23s held their final training session on Sunday evening ahead of tomorrow's crucial 2019 Africa U23 Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The training was delayed for some minutes as the North Africans also had to make use of the turf. ...
Dream Team VII Star Nwakali : We Are Ready Now For Libya; 45 Minutes Training Before 2-0 Loss Affected Us
Published: March 24, 2019
Assistant captain of the Dream Team VII Kelechi Nwakali has boldly declared that they are ready to overturn the 2-0 defeat suffered in the first leg of their 2020 Olympics qualifier against Libya when both sides clash at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba  on Monday.The Porto B midfielder who is loan from Arsenal spoke t...
John Ogu's Comments About Asaba That Would Leave Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles Fans Perplexed
Published: March 24, 2019
If John Ogu has his way, he would like to see the Super Eagles play their international matches at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, and his statement will surely baffle several fans who have complained about the playing surface.  Speaking post-match after Nigeria's 3-1 win vs Seychelles, captain Ahmed Musa admit...
What Does The Future Hold for Ademola Lookman At Everton?
Published: March 24, 2019
England's U-20 World Cup-winning winger Ademola Lookman has been struggling to find a permanent spot in Marcos Silva's team since the former Watford man joined the Toffees this season.Lookman has made 19 appearances competitions this campaign, and things don't look like it's going to get better before the end of the se...
Club Brugge's Dennis Gives One Reason Why Nigeria U23s Lost To Libya, Targets Win In Asaba
Published: March 24, 2019
Club Brugge winger Dennis Bonaventure has blamed the poor surface at the Stade de Ben Guerdane for Nigeria's loss against Libya which has put them in a difficult position of advancing to the AFCON U23 tournament, but is upbeat about their chances of mounting a sensational comeback at the Stephen Keshi stadium in Asaba ...
Rohr To Scout Players Before Naming Super Eagles AFCON Roster
Published: March 24, 2019
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr says he'll spread his tentacles wide in a bid to attract the best players to represent the country at senior international level. The German spoke on specific plans for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations from the perspective of personnel shortly after the Super Eagles beat Sey...
Nigeria U23 Coach Speaks On Osimhen, Uzoho, Awaziem Joining The Team; Confident Of Overturning 2-0 Deficit
Published: March 24, 2019
Dream Team VII coach Imama Amapakabo has shared his thoughts on the invitation of Francis Uzoho, Valentine Ozornwafor, Chidozie Awaziem and Victor Osimhen to strengthen his team ahead of tomorrow's U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya in Asaba. Amapakabo insisted that the four players originally named ...
Super Eagles Training : Musa Absent; Ighalo Individual Training; Onuachu Shines; Henry Scores In Scrimmage
Published: March 24, 2019
Players of the Super Eagles held their Sunday morning training session at the Stephen Keshi stadium Asaba without Al Nassr forward Ahmed Musa who has left for his base in Saudi Arabia. The team started with a light training before focusing on finishing and crosses; Ighalo trained alone.Leon Balogun and Paul Onuachu ...