Super Eagles Utility Man Shehu : We Anticipate A Tough Match
Published: September 03, 2017
Super Eagles right-back Shehu Abdullahi say they are well prepared for Monday's FIFA World Cup qualifier Group B tie against Cameroun.The Gernot Rohr's wards clash with the African champions at 6pm on Monday.Nigeria could become the first African team to earn a slot in Russia as early as Tuesday (next 48 hours) if they...
The Roll Call Of Players Set To Battle Cameroon On Monday
Published: September 03, 2017
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has 23 very fit players to select from in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.The goalkeepers that travelled to Yaounde are Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye and Dele Alampasu, defenders Uche Agbo, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Ola Aina, Leon Balogun, William Ekong, Tyronne...
Mikel : Super Eagles Target Is To Pick The World Cup Ticket By Monday
Published: September 03, 2017
Skipper Mikel John Obi was in buoyant spirit as the Super Eagles arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.“We are just very keen to finish what we started. We started a job in Uyo and it is time to finish it. If we can pick the World Cu...
Cameroon Star Siani : Two Defeats Against Nigeria, Something Has To Be Done
Published: September 03, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, K.V. Oostende midfielder Sébastien Siani says the Indomitable Lions are targeting a win in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Yaounde.Siani was in the Cameroon squad that were humiliated 3-0 by the Super Eagles in a friendly staged in Belgium in October 2015, an...
Super Eagles Booked In To Stay At Hilton, Hold Final Training 1900 Hours
Published: September 03, 2017
The Super Eagles are getting set for the final training session before Monday evening's return leg of their World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Eagles will begin their workout at 1900 hours.Manager Gernot Rohr will not be able to call upon CSKA Moscow striker Aar...
Nigeria Vs Cameroon: Old Guard Moses, Mikel, Ighalo, Balogun Delivered In Uyo
Published: September 03, 2017
As prefix and suffix to every national team engagement, there is always a clamour across several quarters, with different interest groups campaigning for different set of players inclusion or otherwise.At the team's last engagement, the Super Eagles fielded their youngest starting eleven yet, with the average age of th...
Super Eagles Land In Yaounde Ahead Of World Cup Qualifier Against African Champions
Published: September 03, 2017
The Super Eagles have landed in Yaounde ahead of Monday evening's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon, a fixture that corresponds to the fourth round of matches in Group B.Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu has posted a picture on social networks, confirming that the squad arrived safely in the Cameroonian capital....
Broos Insists He'll Coach Cameroon Against Nigeria Amid Resignation Rumours
Published: September 03, 2017
Cameroon national team coach Hugo Broos is still in charge of the African champions amid speculations in the media that he resigned his appointment in the wake of their dismal 4-0 loss to Nigeria on Friday evening.The Belgian is optimistic that there's still a small window open for Cameroon to qualify for the Russia 20...
England National Teams Wrap: Uwakwe, Edun Debut, Solanke Features, Alli Assists, Tomori Bench
Published: September 03, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent for the English national teams in recent matches. Chelsea midfielder Tariq Uwakwe made his debut for England U19 team in their 7-1 rout of Poland at St. George's Park, Burton on September 1. He came off the bench in the 60th minute.Hat-tricks from George Hirst...
Arsenal And Chelsea Linked Winger Wanted To Join Manchester United On Deadline Day
Published: September 03, 2017
Current African Footballer of the Year, Riyad Mahrez, was hoping to join Manchester United on transfer deadline day, as per reports.The Daily Star claims the winger's mystery trip on transfer deadline day was made in the hope of clinching a move to Manchester United.Riyad Mahrez had already announced his desire to move...
Danger Looming: Super Eagles Stars Import Girls Into Their Hotel To Celebrate Win Vs Cameroon
Published: September 03, 2017
Danger is looming ahead of the Super Eagles match day four World Cup qualifier against Cameroon in Yaounde on Monday.Some Super Eagles players were excessive in their celebrations after 'importing' girls into the Le Meridien Ibom Hotel in the wake of the massive win over the Indomitable Lions on Friday.''The hotel was ...
Why CSKA Moscow's Samuel, Ifeanyi Ifeanyi Were Dropped From Super Eagles Squad
Published: September 03, 2017
Aaron Samuel and ex-Flying Eagles star Ifeanyi Ifeanyi have been dropped from Super Eagles traveling party to Yaounde, contrary to earlier reports that the CSKA Moscow striker received an urgent phone call to return to China.The Nigeria Football Federation were not comfortable with the size of the aircraft, and had to ...
NFF Confirm : Ola Aina Is Available For Selection Against Cameroon
Published: September 03, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation have officially stated that Ola Aina can make his international debut in a World Cup qualifier against Cameroon on Monday evening.The problem holding up Aina's first appearance for the Super Eagles has cleared, with Fifa approving his request for a one-time change of association, having...
Tottenham Submit Names Of Eight Players Of Nigerian Descent To Premier League
Published: September 03, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur have submitted their 25-man roster to the Premier League following the conclusion of the summer transfer window.Despite being a first-team regular, England star Dele Alli was included on the U21 list.The names of seven other players of Nigerian descent were also submitted to the Premier League on Frid...
Super Eagles Hold Recovery Session Ahead Of Sunday's Trip To Cameroon
Published: September 02, 2017
The Super Eagles continued their preparations for the return leg of their World Cup qualifier against African champions Cameroon on Saturday morning, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Manager Gernot Rohr was aware that there were tough training sessions prior to Friday's game, so a recovery session was his main focus.Fo...