Tyronne Ebuehi: Nigeria Have Big Players Mikel, Moses & Iwobi, Rohr Contacted Me Before Zambia Game
Published: October 13, 2017
ADO Den Haag defender Tyronne Ebuehi was delighted that Nigeria qualified for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, and explained that Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr contacted him before omitting him from the 23 players he summoned for the crucial game versus Zambia. The Dutch-born youngster revealed that Nigeria have shown th...
Rohr Deserves Some Credit : Moses, Iwobi, Mikel Have Impressed For Eagles
Published: October 12, 2017
The German tactician has guided the national team through the choppy waters of negotiating World Cup qualification, and so a portion of the praises being bandied about should go to him.October 2017 would memorably be remembered as the month in which the Super Eagles ushered in a new paradigm of efficiency, less-fancied...
How Super Eagles World Cup Qualification Unified Nigerians In UAE
Published: October 12, 2017
The proprietor of an Ibadan based soccer school; Prince Oluwole Ololade has described the early qualification of Nigerian’ Super Eagles for Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup as a good omen for all stakeholders in Nigeria’s football family.The Frenage International Soccer Academy boss who watched Super Eagles clash against...
England Fear They May Face Nigeria In World Cup Group Of Death
Published: October 12, 2017
England could face Africa powerhouse Nigeria in next year's football festival, the World Cup, according to permutations done by The Sun.The Three Lions are set to occupy the 12th position when Fifa announces the latest ranking of national teams on Monday, which will place them in Pot 2 for the World Cup draw that will ...
(See Photo) Super Eagles Star Ndidi Training With Leicester Amid Injury Reports
Published: October 12, 2017
Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi is in contention to make his tenth appearance in all competitions this season when Leicester City host Hal Robson-Kanu's West Brom in the Premier League on Monday.Speculation had been rife in the local and foreign media that the central midfielder was set for a spell on the sidelines aft...
Wenger Sends Congratulation Message To Nigerians : Our Player Scored The Goal For You
Published: October 12, 2017
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has sent a congratulation message to Nigerians and supporters of the Super Eagles on qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.And the Frenchman was extremely pleased that one of his pupils, Alex Iwobi, scored the most important goal of his career to date in Saturday's game with Zambia, which seal...
Rohr Names Two Experienced Super Eagles Stars He Won't Call-Up Vs Algeria
Published: October 12, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that Chinese-based stars Odion Ighalo and John Obi Mikel will be rested for an inconsequential World Cup qualifier against Algeria next month.The German tactician explained that the experienced duo will be omitted from the roster because of the flight distance from China to A...
Arsenal Fan & Daughter of Nigerian Billionaire Confirms Break Up With Anichebe
Published: October 12, 2017
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola, who is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has confirmed that she and Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe are no longer an item but remain good friends.Clearing the air on her relationship with the former Everton and West Brom star, the London-based DJ Cuppy, who is a passiona...
Prolific Nigeria International Striker Scores Again For Brighton & Hove
Published: October 11, 2017
Prolific Nigerian international striker Ini Umotong wrote her name on the score-sheet again as Brighton & Hove Albion began their FA WSL Continental Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Yeovil Town at Culver Road on Wednesday evening.Umotong made it 2-0 when she rounded the keeper before firing the ball into an empty n...
Not Iwobi, Iheanacho Nor Mikel As Rohr Names Super Eagles Most Valuable Player
Published: October 11, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr reckons that Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses is the best player on his team.The German tactician is on the same page as controlling body for African football, CAF, who selected the former Crystal Palace and Wigan Athletic ace in their best eleven for match day three, four and five from the F...
Fifa Ranking: Super Eagles Still 5th Best In Africa, In Pot 4 World Cup Draw
Published: October 11, 2017
Nigeria are set to remain the fifth best team in Africa when Fifa announces it latest ranking of national teams next week, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The Super Eagles were on 696 points when the ranking was released in September but have accumulated twenty five more points following their 1-0 win over Zambia on ...
Rohr Set To Hand Full Debut To Chelsea Loanee Ola Aina Vs Algeria
Published: October 11, 2017
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that he will hand a full debut to Chelsea defender Ola Aina in November's World Cup qualifier against Algeria, with uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Sivasspor's Elderson Echiejile.The Monaco loanee suffered an ankle injury during the Super Eagles workout last Tuesday, and ag...
2002 World Cup Star Ogbeche On Road To Recovery After Eight Months Out
Published: October 11, 2017
Out-of-favour Nigeria international Bartholomew Ogbeche is on the road to full recovery after spending eight months on the sidelines.The Willem II frontman has yet to play competitively for the Dutch club since January 15, 2017 when he sustained a cruciate ligament injury in an Eredivisie game against NEC Nijmegen.Duri...
Russians Hail Nigeria For WC Qualification Despite Changing Three Coaches
Published: October 11, 2017
The Russian media has profiled the 22 teams guaranteed to participate at next summer's World Cup in Russia, and the fact that the Nigeria Football Federation changed three coaches during the qualifiers was highlighted. For the CAF second round of 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification, former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oli...
Fifa Will Fine Zambia If They Appeal Disallowed Goal Vs Nigeria
Published: October 11, 2017
The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) have reiterated that they will not file an appeal to Fifa over Augustine Mulenga’s disallowed goal during Saturday’s 2018 Russia World Cup qualifier against Nigeria despite the demands by the Chipolopolo fans to protest the decision of Botswana referee Joshua Bondo.Based on ...