Chelsea Loanee Tammy Abraham Debuts For England Senior Team
Published: November 11, 2017
Nigeria Football Federation target Tammy Abraham made his first appearance for England's Men Team in their goalless draw with Germany in an international friendly at the National Stadium in London on Friday night.The Chelsea product made the Three Lions starting line-up and remained on the turf until the 60th minute wh...
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Algeria : Ekong Top Man, Aina Versatile, Iwobi Shows Flashes
Published: November 10, 2017
Nigeria rounded off their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-1 draw against Algeria in Constantine on Friday night. But which players sparkled? The Starters Ikechukwu Ezenwa 6/10Had very little to do as he was rarely called into action. Was well beaten by Brahimi from the spot.Leon Balogun 6/10His defending lo...
John Ogu Nets Screamer As Nigeria Held By Algeria After Dubious Penalty
Published: November 10, 2017
It was a decent end to the 2018 World Cup Qualifiers for the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they were forced to a 1-1 draw by the Fennecs of Algeria at the Mohammed Hamalaoui Stadium on Friday night.A second half strike from John Ogu was cancelled out by Yacine Brahimi in the tension soaked cracker in Constantine.With the ...
Half-Time Report Algeria 0 Nigeria 0: Eagles Holding Their Own So Far
Published: November 10, 2017
The dead rubber between Algeria and Nigeria is 0-0 at halftime on Friday in Constantine.With the Super Eagles through to the 2018 World Cup with 13 points in the bag, coach Gernot Rohr elected to field fringe players in a 4-3-3 formation.Mainz defender Leon Balogun captained the team and paired with William Troost Ekon...
Argentina Coach, Sampaoli : I Told Messi Not To Play Against Nigeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli has commented on the absence of Lionel Messi from the upcoming friendly match against Nigeria, saying he advised the Barcelona star not to play the game.The number ten will not travel with La Albiceleste squad to Krasnodar after Saturday's clash against Russia, and will return to Spain ...
Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, starting from 2030 hours.Based on the training sessions, Rohr had already decided two days ago to start FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa ahead of Daniel Akpe...
Obi Mikel : I Know The Algerian Players In The Premier League Mahrez & Slimani
Published: November 10, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday evening, Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has targeted a win in the national team's last 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria on Friday.The former Chelsea star says he knows some of the players in the current Algerian squad, for example, Leicester City duo Riyad Mahrez ...
Rohr Taunts Algerians: I'm Leaving, I've Already Qualified
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr spoke for few minutes during Thursday's press conference after the national team arrived in Constantine.Asked about his thoughts on today's game, Rohr told Le Buteur :''It's going to be a good match, I guess. It will allow us to see at work some players who have not played much before. ...
Wenger On Why Iwobi Chose Nigeria : England Didn't Really Push
Published: November 10, 2017
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has revealed that Alex Iwobi opted to represent the Super Eagles at senior international level because England were dragging their feet in their pursuit of his services.The Hale End Academy product turned out for England at U16, U17 and U18 level before committing his international future to...
Rohr On Absence Of Moses', Ighalo, Onazi, Elderson : We Have No Second Team
Published: November 10, 2017
Gernot Rohr has dismissed suggestions that he will not field his strongest possible line-up against Algeria this evening following the withdrawals of six players from the roster due to injuries.  The German cannot count on the services of Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses, Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile, Turkish-...
(Photo) Victor Moses Brings Good News As Chelsea Ace Starts Training On Grass
Published: November 10, 2017
Victor Moses is on the road to full recovery, with the Chelsea right wing-back bringing the best news so far regarding his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.The number fifteen faced up to one month on the sidelines after sustaining an injury against Crystal Palace on October 14, and his treatment is going exactly ...
Nigeria Target Dominic Solanke Set To Get Eleventh-Hour Call-Up To England Senior Team
Published: November 10, 2017
Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is set to be handed a late call-up to England senior national team ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Brazil at the National Stadium in London, according to reports.The Guardian UK, is reporting that Gareth Southgate is set to call up three under-21 forwards for the Brazil frien...
Ola Aina Set To Make Full Nigeria Debut, Rohr To Announce Starting XI At Team Meeting
Published: November 10, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will announce his starting line-up in the coming hours for Friday night's World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine.The German tactician will hold a team meeting with the players, where he will reveal his starting line-up and how he w...
Rohr, Obi Mikel Want To Finish 2018 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Unbeaten
Published: November 10, 2017
Nigeria’s Super Eagles go up against the Fennecs of Algeria in Constantine on Friday with a determination to finish the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying campaign unbeaten.Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr and Skipper Mikel John Obi said this much on Thursday evening, as the squad welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to A...
Rohr Makes Up His Mind On Starting XI : How Team A & B Lined Up Final Workout Pre-Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has already made up his mind on his starting line-up for today's World Cup qualifier against the national team of Algeria.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Wednesday night, it has now become clearer that ex-Chelsea defensive midfielder Mikel John Obi is doubtful to star...