Rohr Gives Reasons Why Super Eagles Lost To South Africa, Blames Players
Published: June 11, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has blamed his players for the shock 2-0 loss to South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening.The average age of the Super Eagles players named in the starting eleven was 23 and the German believes the South Africans were more experienced than his team, who be...
Super Eagles Players Ratings Vs RSA : Porto's Awaziem, Echiejile Are Standout Flops
Published: June 10, 2017
Fans of the Super Eagles all had high hopes before the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Saturday evening.It turned out to be a bitter story as the Stuart Baxter tutored lads deservedly earned a 2-0 win at the ultra modern Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.Goals from T...
Chelsea Goal Machine Of Nigerian Descent Blasts Home Penalty As England Are Crowned Champions
Published: June 10, 2017
England youth team have cliched the 2017 Maurice Revello Tournament (Toulon Tournament) after beating Ivory Coast 5-3 on penalties at the Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny, Aubagne on Saturday evening.Chelsea talents of Nigerian descent Ike Ugbo and Tariq Uwakwe came off the bench in the 59th and 66th minute respectively.The...
Iwobi Frustrated, Omeruo Benched As Nigeria Suffer Shock Loss To South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
There were no mishaps from South Africa as they began their quest to qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations with a convincing victory over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.Goals from Tekelo Rantie and Pacy Tau gave Bafana Bafana victory in front of the perplexed Super Eagles fans.It was the Supe...
Half-Time Report : City's Iheanacho, Etebo Come Close To Scoring; RSA Hit The Post
Published: June 10, 2017
Nigeria have been held to a 0-0 half-time draw by South Africa in their African Cup of Nations qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium this evening.It was the Super Eagles who managed to fashion the game's first attempt, as Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was forced to beat away Kelechi Iheanacho's...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi More Expensive Than The Entire South Africa Starting XI
Published: June 10, 2017
The Nigeria starting XI named to face South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday evening cost 47.6 million euros (equivalent of N19.28 billion in Nigerian currency).According to the experts at transfermarkt.com, the most expensive player in the Super Eagles starting eleven is Leicester City ...
Arsenal, Chelsea Linked Striker Henry Will Not Make Competitive Debut Against South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
KAS Eupen frontman Henry Onyekuru will not make his competitive debut for Nigeria's senior national team against South Africa today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The young striker has been left out of the 18-man squad, meaning he is expected to watch the game from the stands.The players on the bench are...
Exclusive : Arsenal's Iwobi, Simon Start, Chelsea's Omeruo Dropped As Nigeria Announce Starting XI vs RSA
Published: June 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has released his starting lineup for his side's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, starting from 1700 hours.Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi will be in goal, and the German has fielded a back four with William Troost...
Liverpool-Bound Striker Of Nigerian Descent Targets World Cup Award Previously Won By Messi
Published: June 10, 2017
Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke is facing the biggest game of his career when England U20 national team tackle Venezuela in the final of the Fifa U20 World Cup.Italy's Riccardo Orsolini is in pole position for the prestigious Golden Shoe, awarded to the top goalscorer in the competition, but the Chelsea talent ...
Nigerian Wonderkid Offered New Contract By Man City, Chidiebere Nwakali Retained
Published: June 10, 2017
Manchester City are hoping to tie down the highly-rated English-born Nigerian defender Tosin Adarabioyo to a new contract.The Citizens have submitted their retained list to the Premier League, and informed that the central defender has been offered fresh terms to stay at the Etihad Stadium.However, what is unclear is w...
Official : Pacy Winger Offered New Leicester City Deal, Four Nigerian Young Stars Retained
Published: June 10, 2017
England youth international of Nigerian descent Layton Ndukwu has been rewarded for the progress he has made over the last few seasons, with Premier League side Leicester City offering him a contract extension.The tricky and pacy winger will be spending his tenth year at the King Power Stadium outfit in 2018 if he sign...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Fires Up Super Eagles Teammates : We Are The Best In Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has sent a message of support to his Super Eagles teammates before they face off with Bafana Bafana in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening.Moses withdrew from the Nigeria squad before it was announced by manager Gernot Rohr, and the official word from the Nigeria...
Ex-Arsenal Winger Of Nigerian Parentage Offered New Contract By Southampton
Published: June 10, 2017
Southampton have submitted their retained and released list to the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season.The promising Nigerian winger Nathan Tella did enough to impress the coaching staff as he has been offered a fresh contract.The 17-year-old completed the remainder of his scholarship with t...
South Africa Unleashes Rantie, Dolly Vs Nigeria, Three Players That Started In Uyo 2014 Make Lineup
Published: June 10, 2017
South Africa manager Stuart Baxter has named his starting lineup for Saturday evening's African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.Eight players plying their trade in their domestic championship will start the game from the beginning, while three foreign-based profess...
Liverpool Confirm Awoniyi's Return To Club, Three Players Of Nigerian Descent Retained
Published: June 09, 2017
The Premier League on Friday confirmed the retained list of all the twenty teams that participated in the English top tier, including Liverpool.NEC Nijmegen already announced that they won't keep ex-Flying Eagles star Taiwo Awoniyi in the Netherlands after they were demoted to the Eerste Divisie.The striker and three p...