NFF, Rohr Ban Fifa's Nigeria Correspondent, Samm Audu From Eagles Camp Over Starting XI Leak
Published: June 20, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Nigeria Football Federation have declared Fifa's Nigeria correspondent, Samm Audu, a persona non grata and banned the journalist from attending all Super Eagles training sessions until further notice. Samm Audu has been accused of leaking the Nigeria starting ele...
Iceland Assistant Coach : Nigeria Are A Stronger Team Than Ghana
Published: June 20, 2018
Iceland assistant coach Helgi Koldvidsson believes the Super Eagles are a stronger team than their West African rivals Ghana. Iceland threw a two-goal lead as strikes from Nuhu and Partey gave the Black Stars a 2-2 draw in a pre-World Cup friendly held at Laugardalsvöllur (Reykjavík) on June 7. ''We saw in that g...
Ex-England World Cup Star Worried For Rohr Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Iceland Match
Published: June 20, 2018
Former England World Cup star Paul Robinson is worried for Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr following his side's 2-0 loss to Croatia in their World Cup opener, and has predicted that the three-time African champions can only finish second in the group. After conceding an unfortunate own goal in the first half,...
Brighton New Boy Balogun Wary Of Iceland: They Drew With Argentina
Published: June 20, 2018
Brighton & Hove new signing Leon Balogun is wary of the Icelandic National Team ahead of the Super Eagles second Group D match at the ongoing World Cup. Two years after holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in the European Championship, the Nordic country caused another upset after earning a famous 1-1 draw against two-tim...
Victor Moses On Iceland : They Will Be Tougher To Beat Than Argentina
Published: June 20, 2018
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses reckons that Iceland will be more complex to beat than South American powerhouse Argentina. The Super Eagles find themselves in a difficult situation after losing their opening match to Croatia and another defeat on Friday could result in a premature end to their World Cup campa...
Iceland's Main Man Cleared To Face Nigeria, Burnley Winger Faces Late Fitness Test
Published: June 20, 2018
Burnley winger Jóhann Berg Gudmundsson remains doubtful for Iceland's second Group D match of the 2018 World Cup against Nigeria on Friday, June 22. According to Iceland assistant manager Helgi Kolviðsson, it is uncertain whether he can count on Gudmundsson after he suffered a calf injury in their 1-1 draw with Ar...
Iceland Hoping To Equal An African World Cup Record Vs Nigeria
Published: June 20, 2018
Iceland will be hoping to equal Senegal's World Cup record when they face Nigeria at the at the Volgograd Arena on Friday, June 22. The West African powerhouse were the last World Cup debutants to remain unbeaten in their first two games at the competition in 2002 and the Nordic country would match that record if th...
Odion Ighalo : Win Or Lose, We Are United; Eagles Will Attack Iceland
Published: June 19, 2018
Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo says the Super Eagles remain united despite their 2-0 loss to Croatia in their World Cup opener and has revealed how they will approach the must-win game against Iceland on Friday, June 22. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr spoke about the possibility of his young and inexperienced team...
Official : Chelsea Midfielder Joins Scottish Club Falkirk FC On Season-Long Loan
Published: June 19, 2018
Scottish Championship side Falkirk FC have completed the signing of Scotland U21 international Ruben Sammut on a season-long loan from Chelsea. The 20-year-old inked a new one-year contract with the Premier League giants before he was farmed out on loan to Falkirk. Speaking on his new signing, Falkirk manager P...
Iceland Defender Identifies Super Eagles Achilles Heel : We'll Take Advantage
Published: June 19, 2018
Víkingur central defender Kári árnason has warned that Iceland will capitalize on the Super Eagles set-piece weakness when both countries face off in their second Group D match at the 2018 World Cup on Friday, June 22. The Super Eagles have a problem defending set-pieces and they lost against England, Czech Repub...
John Fashanu Advises Rohr : Go And Find More Victor Moses' In The English Premier League
Published: June 19, 2018
Wimbledon legend John Fashanu has noted that the Nigeria squad at the 2018 World Cup is not balanced as they have too many youthful and inexperienced players which could lead to their downfall during the tournament. The former England international has advised Gernot Rohr to go in search of more Victor Moses...
Opera News Is Shaking Things Up For The World Cup
Published: June 19, 2018
Africa’s number one news app now comes with live World Cup coverage and gives you the chance to win a car – by shaking your phone! Lagos, Nigeria – 15 of June 2018 – Opera News has been updated with loads of new features that let users experience the football World Cup 2018. Football fans among Opera News us...
Wilfred Ndidi Confident Super Eagles Will Bounce Back Against Iceland
Published: June 19, 2018
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is confident the Super Eagles will bounce back when they tackle Iceland in their second World Cup fixture at the Volgograd Arena on Friday 22 June. Nigeria started their World Cup campaign with a 2-0 loss to Croatia in Kaliningrad, with the European opponents exploiting the Su...
Official : Promising Midfielder Joins Chelsea On Three-Year Deal
Published: June 19, 2018
With a statement published on their official website, Chelsea Ladies have announced the signing of promising midfielder Jessica Carter. The 20-year-old, who joins the FA WSL champions from Birmingham City, has penned a three-year deal with the London club. In her first words as a Chelsea player, Carter stated : '...
Referee For Nigeria's Opening World Cup Match Vs Croatia Hospitalized
Published: June 19, 2018
The Brazilian referee that officiated Nigeria's opening World Cup match against Croatia has been hospitalized, according to reports. Russian daily sports newspaper Sport Express says the main referee of the World Cup match between the national teams of Croatia and Nigeria, Sandro Meira Ricci, has been hospitalized. ...