Kelechi Nwakali, Semi Ajayi React To Making Super Eagles Latest Roster
Published: August 24, 2018
Kelechi Nwakali and Semi Ajayi took to social media to react to making Nigeria's squad list for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles, the first time they have been invited to the senior national team by coach Gernot Rohr. Whilst the Porto loanee played for the Super Eagles Team B in a...
Fit-Again Tammy Abraham Captains Chelsea U23 In Loss To Derby County
Published: August 24, 2018
Chelsea suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Derby County in a Premier League 2 encounter held at Stamford Bridge on Friday evening. Having recovered from injury, Nigerian striker Tammy Abraham took a step closer to returning to play for the first team when he started for the U23s; young Blues midfielder Tariq Uwak...
Uzoho's Proposed Move To Elche Confirmed By Eagles Boss : He'll Play For First Team
Published: August 24, 2018
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has kept faith with goalkeeper Francis Uzoho for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles.Uzoho's place in the starting line-up has come under pressure after some shaky performances and his inactivity at club level.The 19-year-old who has nine international caps is ...
Rohr Will Silence Critics With His Latest Comments About Odion Ighalo
Published: August 24, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has backed the criticized Odion Ighalo to get back to his best form in the national side.The Changchun Yatai striker failed to transform his superb club form to the national team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.Critics were quick to question his ability to lead the Eagles attack for ...
Official: Rotherham United Loan Out Ex-Liverpool Defender Ihiekwe
Published: August 24, 2018
EFL League One club Accrington Stanley F.C. have confirmed on their official website the signing of Nigerian central defender Michael Ihiekwe. The 25-year-old, a product of Liverpool Academy, has joined Stanley on a five-month loan deal which will keep him in Lancashire until January 2019. The Liverpool-born Ihie...
Rohr : Nigeria Among Five World Cup Teams That Want To Impress At 2019 AFCON
Published: August 24, 2018
Coach Gernot Rohr is taking it step by step in his quest to ensuring that the Super Eagles qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), rather than setting the target of winning the tournament in Cameroon.The three-time AFCON winners won the tournament in 2013. But they have not qualified for two consecutive Cu...
Rohr Names One Player That Can Replace Victor Moses In Super Eagles
Published: August 24, 2018
Head coach of Nigeria's senior national team, Gernot Rohr, believes uncapped Samuel Kalu could prove to be Victor Moses' successor in the Super Eagles team.Chelsea utility player Victor Moses recently called time on his international career with the Super Eagles at the age of 27.Rohr took some time to reflect on his 24...
Rohr Reveals Why He Called Up Arsenal Loanee Kelechi Nwakali
Published: August 24, 2018
Following popular demand, Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, has finally invited Porto B playmaker Kelechi Nwakali to the team.The attacking midfielder who is on a season-long loan to the Portuguese side from Arsenal, made the cut for Nigeria's upcoming African Cup Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles.Rohr has ...
Rohr Speaks On Mikel's Best Position, Clarifies Comments About Mourinho
Published: August 24, 2018
Following the Eagles' loss to Croatia in their opening game of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the Franco-German was heavily criticized by Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho over his decision to stick with the Tianjin Teda star as an offensive midfielder at the Mundial.The "Special One" opined that Mikel was a bad number 10...
How Victor Moses Prevented England Star From Making Chelsea Match Day Squad Vs Arsenal
Published: August 24, 2018
Former Nigeria international Victor Moses might be blocking the chances of England star Ruben Loftus-Cheek featuring for Chelsea in the first half of this season, manager Maurizio Sarri insinuated at Friday's press conference. Winger Moses has been included in The Blues 18-man match day squad for Chelsea's first two...
Arsenal, Leicester, Brighton Stars & Chelsea Loanees Named in Super Eagles 24-Man Squad For AFCON Qualifier
Published: August 24, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Seychelles early next month. An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and seven strikers have been selected for the trip to Seychelles a...
Kelechi Nwakali & Ex-Arsenal U23 Captain Among Four New Faces In Nigeria's Latest Squad
Published: August 24, 2018
Head coach of the Super Eagles, Gernot Rohr has added new faces to the team ahead of the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles in September.Following withdrawals and injuries that affected the key players in the team, the former Bayern Munich defender has decided to incorporate four players to his sq...
Nigerian Federation Planning Friendly Against Saudi Arabia Next Month
Published: August 24, 2018
The Nigeria Football Federation are in talks with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) over a friendly between the two nations next month, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. If the two associations can agree terms, then the international friendly will be held on September 11, three days after the Super Eagles tac...
Brighton Boss Gives Clue Super Eagles Star Could Make Full Premier League Debut Vs Liverpool
Published: August 24, 2018
Brighton & Hove boss Chris Hughton has given a clue that Nigeria international Leon Balogun could make his full Premier League debut in Saturday's match against Liverpool at Anfield. The former Mainz star played his first competitive game off the bench as the Seagulls claimed a 3-2 win over Manchester United last we...
Danish-Born Nigerian Midfielder Takes Europa League Tally To 3 In 2 Games
Published: August 24, 2018
Danish-born Nigerian midfielder Ayo Okosun took his tally in the Europa League to three goals in his last two matches after finding the net as Midtjylland were held to a 2-2 draw by Malmo on Thursday night. For the second successive game in the competition,  Okosun came off the bench and made an impact, netting a c...