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Gent Winger Moses Simon Declares Himself Fit To Face Egypt
Published: March 29, 2016
Gent winger Moses Simon has declared himself fit to face Egypt on Tuesday night, amid reports that he picked up a training ground injury during the Super Eagles final training session.The 20-year-old was included in the starting XI for the first leg fixture at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.“Simon is okay, he i...
Plateau United Were Better Than Mountain of Fire FC - Ilechukwu
Published: March 29, 2016
Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said Plateau United Football club were better than his wards after his side’s one all draw in match day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter in Jos. Plateau United FC came from a goal dow...
Egypt Defender Sabry Rahil Passes Fitness Test;Available For Selection Vs Nigeria
Published: March 29, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Al Ahly left back Sabry Rahil has passed a fitness test and will be available for selection on Tuesday night against the Super Eagles.The defender could not complete Monday’s workout and national team medics later revealed that he was suffering from a sinus infection.Sa...
FC Dallas Striker Akindele Unfazed By Prospect Of Facing Mexico At Azteca Stadium
Published: March 29, 2016
Canada national-teamer Tesho Akindele is unfazed by the prospect of facing Mexico at Estadio Azteca on Tuesday night despite the Canadians suffering a 3-0 home loss to the opponents last Friday.The Canadian squad have been well received since their arrival in Mexico but it will be a totally different ball game during t...
Ighalo Praying Lady Luck Smiles On Super Eagles
Published: March 29, 2016
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is praying Lady Luck smiles on the Super Eagles tonight in their must win African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt in Alexandria.In Friday evening’s tie in Kaduna, it would have been a different story if the strikers had converted their chances, with Victor Moses seeing his effo...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi, Chelsea Star Mikel : We Want To Make Nigerians Happy
Published: March 29, 2016
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi is hoping to earn his fourth international cap against Egypt in Alexandria and wants to make Nigerians happy by assisting the Super Eagles beat the North Africans tonight.The 19-year-old was a second-half substitute in the reverse fixture played in Kaduna four days ago, having st...
No Ifs, No Buts ! Samson Siasia Admits Nigeria Must Beat Egypt
Published: March 29, 2016
Super Eagles interim coach Samson Siasia has conceded that his team have no choice but to beat the Pharaohs in front of a minimum of 40,000 fans on Tuesday night.In Group G of the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualification standings, Nigeria are two points off first place, currently occupied by Egypt, meaning they must ...
Mission Is Not Impossible! Chelsea Star Mikel Says Super Eagles Have To Fight
Published: March 29, 2016
Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has acknowledged that the Super Eagles face an uphill task to qualify for the 2017 African Cup of Nations following the withdrawal of Chad from the qualifiers.Needing a victory to progress, the central midfielder and fullback Elderson Echiejile were part of the squad that defeated Kenya 3-2 ...
Super Eagles Finally Train At Match Venue
Published: March 29, 2016
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the Super Eagles finally had a feel of the match venue, the Borg El-Arab Stadium, Alexandria, on Tuesday morning local time ahead of the win or bust  2017 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Egypt.Earlier information suggested that the squad will not practice befo...
Governor Bello Congratulates Kogi Confluence Over Feat In Keta Cup
Published: March 28, 2016
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has hailed the resilient spirit of the country’s representative at the Keta Beach Soccer Cup in Ghana, Kogi Confluence for emerging the first runner-up in the tournament.Governor Bello in a release through his Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Fanwo said the feat of t...
Tired Super Eagles To Face Egypt Without Training
Published: March 28, 2016
The Super Eagles will face Egypt without having a feel of the Borg El Arab Stadium, venue of the African Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday night. The players were due to train at the Stadium on Monday night but complained that they were tired after the six-hour flight from Nigeria to Alexandria.While Egypt national t...
Enyimba Coach, Aigbogun Believes Chelsea Loanee Moses Will Wreak Havoc Vs Egypt
Published: March 28, 2016
Enyimba coach Paul Aigbogun believes West Ham creator Victor Moses will be one of the key players on Tuesday night when the Super Eagles tackle Egypt in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Nigeria have put themselves under pressure after sharing the spoils with the Pharaohs in Friday’s clash at the Ahmadu Bello S...
Kingsley Ehizibue Debuts For Holland U21s In Win Vs Serbia
Published: March 28, 2016
The highly-rated wing-back Kingsley Ehizibue helped the Holland U21s record a 1-0 win over Serbia in an international friendly staged in Spain on Monday evening.On his international debut for the Jong Oranje, the 20-year-old was included in the starting lineup against the Serbians, having failed to come off the bench i...
John Akinde Nets Stoppage-Time Penalty As Barnet Beat Luton Town
Published: March 28, 2016
John Akinde netted a stoppage-time penalty to help Barnet beat Luton Town 2-1 in the Football League Two on Monday afternoon at the Hive Stadium.The two teams were tied 1-1 until the referee awarded a penalty to the homers after Scott Cuthbert handled the ball in the 18-yard box.The 26-year-old Akinde has netted 15 goa...
League One Wrap:Adelakun Scores; Promising Striker Udoh Debuts; Ajose,Wabara,Oshilaja Go The Distance
Published: March 28, 2016
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the English League One on Monday afternoon.Hakeeb Adelakun netted Scunthorpe United’s third goal in their 6-0 rout of  Swindon Town.  He played the full game.Ex-Manchester United starlet Nicky Ajose went the distance for The Robins at Glanf...