Rohr Drops Big Hint Aina & Iwobi Will Start Vs Algeria: How Team A & B Lined Up
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has dropped a big hint about the eleven players that will start in the national team's final 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria on Friday, November 10.Based on the team's workout on Wednesday evening, the only thing that didn't add up was his decision to include Tianjin Teda midfi...
Rohr Wants Mikel Around Eagles, May Fly To Algeria With Squad
Published: November 08, 2017
Contrary to reports, Porto loanee Mikel Agu is still in Rabat and is hoping to travel to Constantine with the Nigeria squad on Thursday.Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the Bursaspor midfielder is nursing a knee injury, which prevented him from training with the squad on Wednesday.''Mikel is still with ...
Iwobi : I Almost Cried When I Scored The Winning Goal Against Zambia
Published: November 08, 2017
Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi has admitted that he almost wept when he scored one of the most important goals of his young career in a World Cup qualifier against Zambia on October 7.It took only seven minutes for the Hale End Academy graduate to make his mark after coming off the bench, as he swept the ball past Chipolopo...
Man City Star Aguero Saw Gabriel Jesus As His Main Rival Not Iheanacho
Published: November 08, 2017
Manchester City's Argentina international Sergio Agüero considered Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Jesus as his main rival to lead the attack of the Citizens during Kelechi Iheanacho's last season with the club.Iheanacho saw the handwriting on the wall that he was no longer wanted at the Etihad Stadium after City complete...
Wydad Star Chisom On Rumored Call-Up : There's No Nigerian GK Playing In Morocco
Published: November 08, 2017
Wydad Casablanca striker Chisom Chikatara has reacted to rumours suggesting that an 'unnamed' Moroccan-based goalkeeper has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Algeria.The former Abia Warriors sensation has quickly dismissed the bogus report, saying that there a...
Rohr : We Want To See What Super Eagles Can Do Against Messi, Argentina
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr believes the national team's friendly against Argentina on November 14 in Krasnodar will test his team's true qualities ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and has hinted that a number of fringe players will get some minutes against the South American powerhouse.Rohr thinks Barcelona superstar L...
Breaking : GK Daniel Akpeyi Set For Super Eagles Workout, Arrives In Rabat
Published: November 08, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has joined up with the Super Eagles at their get-together in Rabat, the Moroccan capital.The former Warri Wolves star is expected to take part in the Super Eagles third training session this afternoon, starting from 1530 hours local time, havin...
Mikel Agu Pulls Out Of Nigeria Squad For Algeria, Argentina Matches
Published: November 08, 2017
Gernot Rohr's preparations for the upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina have suffered a blow with news that Porto loanee Mikel Agu has withdrawn from the squad due to injury.The Nigeria Football Federation reported via official sources on Wednesday afternoon that the central midfielder has pulled out of the squ...
Didier Drogba Lined Up To Replace Michael Emenalo At Chelsea
Published: November 08, 2017
Chelsea are considering the possibility of bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge as replacement for former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo, who has resigned his appointment as Technical Director of the Premier League champion, as per reports.The Telegraph is reporting that Emenalo’s departure could als...
Rohr Begins Observing Akpeyi Wednesday Evening, GK Finally Departs Lagos
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will begin monitoring Daniel Akpeyi on Wednesday evening after the Chippa United goalkeeper finally overcame the challenges of catching a flight to the Moroccan capital.Akpeyi had been in the nation's commercial capital, Lagos, since Monday night, and was booked to travel to Rabat at 04...
Omeruo Opens Up: My Situation At Chelsea Denied Me Super Eagles Chance
Published: November 08, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that his situation at Chelsea had denied him the opportunity of representing the Super Eagles.The central defender, who joined Kasimpasa on loan few days before the end of the summer transfer window, has not played a competitive game for the national team since November 2016.Omeruo was left ...
Only One Eagle Expected As Mikel, Uzoho Report For International Duty
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has reported for international duty ahead of the national team's upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina.Scorenigeria.com.ng has also informed that the young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho showed up at the Golden Tulip Hotel Farah Rabat on Tuesday evening.Thus,...
Super Eagles Hold First Training Session, Mikel & Uzoho Not In Camp 2100 Hours
Published: November 07, 2017
The Super Eagles held their first training on Tuesday ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine.The squad performed exercises and tactical tests under the guidance of manager Gernot Rohr, then a mini-game was held with the twenty players in camp taking part.The Super Eagles roster is not yet ...
Super Eagles Hopeful Francis Uzoho Reveals His Idol Is David de Gea
Published: November 07, 2017
Young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has revealed that Spanish-born Manchester United star David de Gea is his idol.Born November 7, 1990, de Gea is celebrating his twenty seventh birthday today and Uzoho has wished him a happy birthday, saying he wants to follow in his footsteps.''Happy birthday my i...
Daniel Akpeyi Stranded In Lagos, To Join Up With Super Eagles Wednesday
Published: November 07, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi will no longer join the Super Eagles at their training camp in the Moroccan capital on Tuesday due to a flight hitch.Akpeyi was present at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos early this morning but was informed by Royal Air Maro...