Super Eagles Coach Rohr Gives Hint About Make-Up Of World Cup Roster
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that he plans to name up-and-coming young players and experienced stars in his roster for the 2018 World Cup, saying Nigeria is blessed with abundant talents.Of the 23 players invited for the World Cup qualifier against Zambia, only five have World Cup experience : J...
UEL Wrap: Iwobi Not In 18, Akpom Benched, Gero Scores, Ubong Assists, Lookman Almost Scores
Published: October 20, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, October 19.It was end-to-end action at the Jämtkraft Arena as FK Ostersunds and Athletic Club battled for supremacy in a tension-packed 2-2 turn out.Alhaji Gero started and got on the scoresheet to pull his side level af...
Gero States His Pleasure At Scoring Against Athletic Bilbao, Dedicates Goal To Mom
Published: October 19, 2017
Former Flying Eagles striker Alhaji Gero was pleased after netting his second goal in the group stage of the Europa League against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday and has dedicated his second-half strike to someone very special to him.Ostersunds FK continue to lead the way in Group J of the Europa League with seven points ...
NFF Confirm : Ex-Houston Dash Boss Waldrum Named Super Falcons Coach
Published: October 19, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed the appointment of former Houston Dash manager Randy Jordan Waldrum as the new Nigeria Women's National Team coach, as exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com nine days ago.The Texas native had been in search of a new employer after he parted company with National Wom...
Europa League Preview : Akpom, Nwakaeme, Alhassan, Gero In Line To Feature
Published: October 19, 2017
Chuba Akpom would be in line to feature for Arsenal as they travel to Serbia to take on Red Star Belgrade this evening in the UEFA second-tier club competition.The 21-year-old started the 2-1 loss against Watford in the EPL last weekend and the Gunners would be looking to bounce back from that chastening defeat with a ...
(Exclusive Photo) Troost-Ekong, Mikel Meet With Nigerian President Buhari & Turkish Leader
Published: October 19, 2017
Bursaspor star William Troost-Ekong met face-to-face with President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari and Turkish ruler Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Turkey on Thursday, October 19, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.The Super Eagles star, who has been playing in theTurkish Super Lig since the summer, was one of the few guests invi...
In-form Super Eagles GK Akpeyi Shutting Out South African Based Strikers
Published: October 19, 2017
Daniel Akpeyi kept another clean sheet in Chippa United's goalless draw with Maritzburg United on Wednesday night, bringing his total for the 2017-18 season to three from five matches.Only two players, Supersport United's Siyabonga Nhlapo and Golden Arrow's Zimbabwe star Knox Mutizwa, have managed to score against him ...
CD Feirense Set Oghenekaro Etebo's Release Clause At N4.19 Billion
Published: October 19, 2017
Oghenekaro Etebo extended his contract with Portuguese setup CD Feirense in the summer, penning a deal that will keep him at the club until June 30, 2019.Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense have set a release clause of ten million euros (N4.19 billion) on the head of the Nigeria international.It is envisa...
What Liverpool Legend Told Adekanye Before His Brace In UYL
Published: October 19, 2017
Bobby Adekanye was arguably the most outstanding player in the UEFA Youth League on match day three, having contributed to four goals as Liverpool thrashed Maribor 4-1 at športni park Lendava.Liverpool U19 coach Steven Gerrard was delighted with the performance of the winger, saying he is beginning to fulfill his pote...
Man Utd Nigerian Defender, Dubbed The New Dani Alves, Gives Update On Injury
Published: October 19, 2017
Manchester United's Nigerian right back Matthew Olosunde says he is making progress in his bid to return to fitness.Sunday will make it one month that the defender has not featured for the Red Devils U23 squad after he sustained a serious injury towards the end of the first half against Derby County in a Premier League...
Nigeria's Most Productive Teenager In The History Of Champions League Revealed
Published: October 19, 2017
With PSG striker Kylian Mbappé etching his name into Champions League folklore with his goal against R.S.C. Anderlecht on Wednesday night, allnigeriasoccer.com has checked the history books for the most productive Nigerian teenager in the history of Europe's flagship club competition. Mbappé netted his eighth Champio...
Conte Blames Roma Draw On Absence Of Moses And Two Other Important Players
Published: October 19, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has blamed his side's 3-3 draw with Roma in the Champions League on the absence of three key players in his squad, including Victor Moses.A brace from Eden Hazard and an additional tally from David Luiz counted for nothing, with the Italian opponents replying through former Manchester City...
Nigeria Planning To Cap-Tie Dutch-Born Defender Against Algeria
Published: October 19, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation are planning to cap-tie ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi by handing him a competitive debut against Algeria on November 10.The Haarlem, Netherlands-born right back might not be pleased with his role on the bench for the national team, with television pictures confirming as much durin...
Rohr Debunks Rumours Of Mikel Stripped Of Super Eagles Captaincy
Published: October 19, 2017
Gernot Rohr has dismissed speculation in some quarters that former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has been relieved of his duties as captain of the Super Eagles.Since the appointment of Rohr as coach of the three-time African champions, three different players Eddy Onazi, Obi Mikel and Elderson Echiejile have worn the cap...
Will Obafemi Martins Make Nigeria's World Cup Roster? Rohr Answers
Published: October 19, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has refused to categorically rule out the option of taking former Newcastle United and Inter Milan striker Obafemi Martins to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The German tactician has stated that majority of the players that helped the national team qualify for a sixth World Cup won't be om...