Goalkeeper Ezenwa Explains Why Super Eagles Want A Win Against Uganda In Friendly
Published: November 20, 2018
Enyimba goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has said that the Super Eagles are looking for a win when they face Uganda in an international friendly at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Tuesday. Ezenwa has echoed the statements of manager Gernot Rohr and captain Ahmed Musa, who had earlier stated that preparations for the Africa...
Internationals: Nmecha Scores & Assists On U20 Debut; Chelsea's Anjorin Strikes, QPR's Eze, Arsenal's Balogun Subbed In
Published: November 20, 2018
Find out how players eligible to represent Nigeria fared for England's teams on Monday, November 19. In Colchester, England U20s earned a 2-0 win over Germany in their final international match this calendar year, with Manchester City loanee Lukas Nmecha the star man for the Young Lions. The Preston North End str...
Rohr Reveals When He'll Announce Africa Cup Of Nations Provisional Roster
Published: November 20, 2018
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he will announce the country's provisional roster for the Africa Cup of Nations as from April 2019. The German noted that there's only one window for international matches prior to next year's AFCON and has stressed the need to start preparations immediately. ''We only...
Ahmed Musa : Super Eagles Are Not Taking Uganda Game Like A Friendly
Published: November 20, 2018
Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa has said that they will not treat Tuesday's international fixture against Uganda like a friendly as preparations for next year's Africa Cup of Nations have started in earnest. The head-to-head statistics show that the Cranes have the bragging rights over the Super Eagles; winning four...
Rohr Reveals The Identity Of The Goalkeeper Who Will Definitely Not Play Vs Uganda
Published: November 19, 2018
Enyimba goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa will definitely not feature in Tuesday's friendly against Uganda at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, according to manager Gernot Rohr. The German wants Theophilus Afelokhai and Daniel Akpeyi to get playing time after they were not utilized in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations q...
Ahmed Musa Urges Victor Moses To Reverse Decision To Retire From Super Eagles Ahead Of AFCON
Published: November 19, 2018
Former Leicester City frontman Ahmed Musa is urging Victor Moses to reverse his decision to quit international football ahead of next summer's Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The skillful Chelsea winger called time on his international career a month after the 2018 World Cup, citing family and career concerns. ...
Bristol City Keeping Tabs On Prolific Nigerian Striker Who Is England's Top-Scoring Teen
Published: November 19, 2018
Championship outfit Bristol City are looking to sign one of the brightest Nigerian teenagers representing an English club, Sunderland's Josh Maja, according to reports. The 19-year-old is attracting interest from clubs higher up the pyramid on the back of his blistering from for the Black Cats. Sunderland Echo m...
Why Rohr, NFF Permitted Chelsea Loanee Kenneth Omeruo To Depart Camp For London
Published: November 19, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea-owned defender Kenneth Omeruo has been granted compassionate leave by the Nigeria Football Federation and manager Gernot Rohr to be with his wife in London. Omeruo's heavily pregnant wife is due to give birth to the couple's first child any moment from now. The Nigeri...
Official: Ex-Man City Midfielder Nwakali Parts Company With Rakow Czestochowa By Mutual Consent
Published: November 19, 2018
Former Manchester City starlet Chidiebere Nwakali has left Polish I liga outfit Raków Częstochowa by mutual consent, informs the club on their official webpage. The versatile midfielder has departed Raków Częstochowa with only two appearances under his belt, one in the Cup and the other game was in the league. ...
Two Players Of Nigerian Descent Withdraw From England U21 Squad
Published: November 19, 2018
Everton winger Ademola Lookman will not add to his international caps on Tuesday evening when England U21s face off with Denmark in an international friendly at Esbjerg. The Nigeria Football Federation target has returned to Everton to undergo treatment after sustaining an injury while on international duty. Look...
'Leon Balogun Was Injured' - South Africa Dazzler Explains Why They Resorted To Long Balls
Published: November 19, 2018
South Africa dazzler Percy Tau has explained that they resorted to long ball tactics during their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria because they noticed that Leon Balogun was injured. The Brighton & Hove central defender had to play through the pain barrier against Bafana Bafana and will miss tomorrow...
Uganda Announce Match Day Squad For Tuesday's Friendly Against Super Eagles, Star Player Okwi Out
Published: November 19, 2018
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations have announced their match day squad for Tuesday's international friendly against Nigeria at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. The official website of the Ugandan Federation confirmed that only eighteen players were in the traveling party to the Delta State capital. ...
Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Will Not Train With Super Eagles Monday, Returns To Italy
Published: November 19, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea loanee Ola Aina will certainly not collect his seventh international cap for the Super Eagles when they take on Uganda in an international friendly on November 20. The wing-back will not train with the Super Eagles on Monday as he has been permitted to return to Italy by...
Rohr Names Only Three South Africa Players Who Impressed Him In 1-1 Draw Vs Nigeria
Published: November 19, 2018
Three Bafana Bafana players were singled out for special praise by Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr in the wake of his side's 1-1 draw with South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday, November 17. There are no prizes for guessing correctly that Brighton & Hove loanee Percy Tau made Rohr's list and the...
Rohr Teases South Africans : Not Even Half The Stadium Was Full Against Nigeria
Published: November 19, 2018
Speaking to reporters post-match, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has said that he found it strange that the FNB Stadium was not filled to capacity when his side faced South Africa on game week five in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Before Saturday's game, the warning signs were there that spectators will st...