Gutted Obi Mikel On Eagles Elimination : We Did Everything Possible, It Wasn't To Be
Published: June 26, 2018
John Obi Mikel could not hide his disappointment after the Super Eagles were knocked out of the 2018 World Cup following their 2-1 loss to Argentina on Tuesday evening. Lionel Messi opened the scoring, shooting past Francis Uzoho in the 15th minute after a pass from Banega, Victor Moses restored parity from the spot...
Nigeria 1 Argentina 2: Victor Moses Scores But Eagles Eliminated After Conceding Late Goal
Published: June 26, 2018
It was a painful end to the Super Eagles' 2018 World Cup campaign as they were sent home by Argentina in a 2-1 loss at the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Nicolas Otamendi attempted a deep through-ball that went right the way through for Francis Uzoho to collect in the fifth minute. Argentina wer...
Rohr Explains Why Super Eagles Are Underdogs Vs Argentina : They Have Lionel Messi
Published: June 26, 2018
The stakes are sky-high as Nigeria take on Argentina for the fifth time in the World Cup, with the three-time African champions guaranteed qualification to the next round with a win in Saint Petersburg. Manager Gernot Rohr, who was in front of the cameras shortly after the team's arrival at the Krestovsky Stadium, i...
Ex-Chelsea Coach Writes Off Argentina : Watch Out For Nigeria, They Are Well Organized
Published: June 26, 2018
Former Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink has written off the chances of Argentina progressing to the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup and had nothing but praise for the Super Eagles, saying they are not a typical African team. Reports suggested that La Albiceleste's camp was in disarray leading up to today's match at the...
Eagles Skipper Mikel: To Advance From Group Of Death Would Be Massive
Published: June 26, 2018
Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel says it would be 'massive' if the Super Eagles qualify for the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup. Nigeria will take on Argentina on Tuesday evening in St. Petersburg but it is not a straightforward match as their South American opponents as well as Iceland are still in with a ...
Rohr Reacts: Argentina Have Scored SIX World Cup Goals From Set-Pieces Vs Nigeria
Published: June 26, 2018
Of the seven goals Argentina have scored against Nigeria in their four previous meetings in the World Cup, six were scored from set-pieces, three corner kicks and three free-kicks. At the 1994 World Cup, Claudio Caniggia notched a first-half brace after two free-kicks were awarded by referee Bo Karlsson, Argentina w...
Moses, Omeruo, Idowu Start; Iwobi Bench As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Argentina
Published: June 26, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for the national team's crucial World Cup match against Argentina following a team meeting that just ended. The German's lineup showed that he has listened to the voice of the Super Eagles fans as he has decided...
Super Eagles First Choice RB Not Under Pressure Ahead Of Duel With Lionel Messi
Published: June 26, 2018
Super Eagles first choice right-back Abdullahi Shehu says he is not feeling the pressure ahead of a potential individual duel with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi. The Bursaspor defender noted that he was part of the Super Eagles team that humiliated the two-time world champions in a friendly last November in Krasn...
Iwobi To Rohr : Play Me In My Natural Position Vs Argentina, I Didn't Do Well Against Croatia
Published: June 26, 2018
Speaking ahead of the Super Eagles World Cup match against Argentina, Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi has sent a message to manager Gernot Rohr that he should be played in his natural position for the rest of the tournament. The Hale End Academy product started on the left side of attack and was handed defensive duties i...
Obi Mikel : Super Eagles Fast Players Will Threaten Argentina
Published: June 26, 2018
John Obi Mikel believes Argentina will receive the same treatment as Iceland when they tackle the two-time world champions in their last Group D fixture in St Petersburg this evening. The Super Eagles got their World Cup campaign back on a track thanks to their 2-0 win over Iceland last Friday, and it is interesting...
Ahmed Musa Reveals What Is Motivating Super Eagles To Beat Argentina
Published: June 26, 2018
Two-goal hero against Iceland, Ahmed Musa, says the Super Eagles are motivated to beat Argentina for the first time in a competitive match when they face off at the Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg on Tuesday evening. The proof of Argentina dominating the Super Eagles in the World Cup can be seen by the cumulati...
Argentina Coach Sampaoli Names One Key Player In Nigeria Squad
Published: June 25, 2018
Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli analyzed the Nigeria National Team during Monday afternoon's press conference in St. Petersburg and mentioned Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses as one of the most important players in the Super Eagles squad. The two-time world champions are not at their best level ahead of tomorrow's matc...
Rohr Hints : Defensive Roles For Super Eagles Two Biggest Stars Against Argentina
Published: June 25, 2018
Coach Gernot Rohr has hinted that the two biggest stars in the Super Eagles squad, John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses, will take up defensive roles in Tuesday evening's clash against Argentina. It would be recalled that Mikel was deployed as a defensive midfielder against Iceland while Moses slotted in at right wing-b...
Turkish Referee, Not Rohr, To Decide If Obi Mikel Can Play Against Argentina
Published: June 25, 2018
Speaking at a press conference on Monday afternoon, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has provided a fresh update on John Obi Mikel, who suffered an injury in the closing minutes of the 2-0 win against Iceland last Friday. The German revealed that the former Chelsea midfielder visited the hospital as soon as the team a...
Rohr Lists Three Formations To Be Considered Vs Argentina, Hopes Musa Scores Again
Published: June 25, 2018
With Ahmed Musa in fine form even before he reported for international duty, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is hoping the Leicester City striker will find the net again in tomorrow's clash against Argentina and helps his team progress to the last sixteen of the World Cup. The former Kano Pillars star took his tally in ...