(See Photo) Zambia Land In Uyo, Fans To Come In On Saturday Morning
Published: October 05, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Zambian National Team have landed in Uyo ahead of the biggest game in their history, a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. The Dana Air plane that brought the delegation from the Nigerian capital touched down at the Akwa Ib...
Another Nugget From Ighalo : People Will Still Criticize You No Matter What You Do
Published: October 05, 2017
Former Watford star Odion Ighalo was philosophical as always during Thursday's press conference, stating that whatever you do, good or bad, people will always have something negative to say about you and that's life. In truth, Ighalo is the Super Eagles most in-form striker, having scored 12 goals from 24 league app...
Ezenwa To Fellow NPFL Stars Eyeing Call-Up : Keep Working Hard, Door Is Open
Published: October 05, 2017
FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has advised fellow Nigeria Professional Football League stars dreaming of playing for the Super Eagles not to lose hope if they have not been invited yet. Manager Gernot Rohr ran the rule over four home-based stars, Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi and Afeez Aremu, in...
Iwobi Aware He's Not Guaranteed Starting Spot: It's Up To The Coach
Published: October 05, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi is ready to add to his international caps for the Nigerian national team in their World Cup qualifier against Zambia, but he is fully aware that he's not guaranteed a starting spot on Saturday. The Hale End Academy product missed the clashes with Cameroon in September, and is thought to hav...
Ex-England U19 Skipper Ola Aina : I Am Ready To Make My Debut For Nigeria
Published: October 05, 2017
Chelsea product Ola Aina is ready to make his competitive debut for Nigeria when they take on Zambia in a vital World Cup qualifying match in Uyo on Saturday. Born in the London Borough of Southwark 21 years ago to Nigerian parents, Aina had seemed destined to represent England's senior team as he had caps for the Y...
Match Preview Nigeria Vs Zambia : What To Expect Of The N4.3 Billion Game
Published: October 05, 2017
Nigeria and Zambia will renew rivalry once again over the weekend as they both chase the much-coveted World Cup qualification spot, so let us look distinctively at what we might come to expect of the cracker. On paper, this one is hardly a mammoth task for Nigeria as it might have earlier looked, much thanks to the ...
Leon Balogun : Not Many People Gave Us A Chance On June 24, 2016
Published: October 05, 2017
As Mainz central defender Leon Balogun put it, the Super Eagles had to upset the form guide in their quest to qualify for the World Cup. When the draw was made on June 24, 2016, Nigeria were paired with Cameroon, Zambia and Algeria in the qualifying race for the 2018 Fifa World Cup in Russia, and it was clear that w...
(Photo) Zambia Lodging At Chelsea Hotel, Train In Abuja Thursday Morning
Published: October 05, 2017
The Zambian National Team will fly out to Uyo on Thursday afternoon, subject to the availability of flights, and all the players summoned for the World Cup qualifier with Nigeria have reported for international duty. FC Liefering striker Patson Daka, 18, finally linked up with his international teammates on Wednesda...
Pinnick's Message To Moses', Iwobi, Ighalo, Iheanacho : Be Ruthless In Front Of Goal
Published: October 05, 2017
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked the Super Eagles to be calm but clinical in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup showdown with the Zambians.“The tendency is for teams to get uptight and tensed for this kind of match. I have spoken to them and the approach should be to tak...
Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel : We'll Do Our Talking On The Pitch
Published: October 05, 2017
Super Eagles’ captain Mikel John Obi has declared the players have no need to say too much before Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia’s Chipolopolo.The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations champions visit the 2013 winners in a match of high importance at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium...
Sheyi Ojo Reveals Estimated Recovery Time After Dislocating Shoulder
Published: October 05, 2017
Nigerian winger Sheyi Ojo will spend the next two months on the sidelines after picking up an injury in Fulham's 2-1 road win over Bright Osayi-Samuel's Queens Park Rangers. The Liverpool loanee is disappointed to be injured after an impressive start to his loan spell at the Cottagers, but has vowed to come back str...
Super Eagles Training Session : Moses Looking Fit & Sharp, Iwobi Has Eagle Eyes, Aina Bedding-In
Published: October 04, 2017
The Super Eagles had their second training session at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday evening, with two mini-games taking place. The training games were quite competitive as the players sought to win the hearts of the coaching staff. While the German tactician gave a clue of the play...
How Super Eagles Team A & B Lined Up In Wednesday Evening's Training
Published: October 04, 2017
The Super Eagles held their second training session at the practice pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Wednesday evening. After an initial physical session of stretching and running, manager Gernot Rohr organized two mini-games in a reduced size pitch with all the players named to the 23-man rost...
Echiejile Resumes Full Training, Rohr Drops Hint Monaco Loanee Will Start
Published: October 04, 2017
Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile returned to training with the Super Eagles on Wednesday evening after failing to complete yesterday's workout due to an ankle injury. Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Sivasspor defender participated in all the drills, for example passing in tight spaces with a player allowed...
ADO Den Haag Offer Super Eagles Defender Tyronne Ebuehi New Contract
Published: October 04, 2017
Super Eagles right back Tyronne Ebuehi could commit his future to Dutch Eredivisie outfit ADO Den Haag beyond the end of the 2017-2018 season, as per reports. The Haarlem-born talent has started negotiations with ADO Den Haag over extending his stay at the club. ''The ball is now in the court of Tyronne and his i...