Rohr On How Nigeria Qualified : Young Players Who Play For Big Clubs Iwobi, Iheanacho Key
Published: October 23, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that the national team qualified for the 2018 World Cup because of some key young players who play for some of the big clubs in Europe.  Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi became a national hero when he netted the winner against Zambia, a goal that assured Nigeria a World Cup spot...
Rohr : Super Eagles Ambition Is To Reach World Cup Semifinal
Published: October 23, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has set a semi-final target for Nigeria at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, saying that they already advanced to the round of 16 in three previous tournaments.Against all the odds, the national team qualified for next year's showpiece with a game to spare after beating Zambia 1-0 in Uyo on O...
Ola Aina, Mikels, Awoniyi, Simon Named To Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: October 23, 2017
Team of the Week : Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Nigerian players that impressed the most in the leagues this past weekend.GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi (Chippa United): The Super Eagles goaltender has been imperious between the sticks for the Chilli Boys and helped them to a 2-1 win over Cape Town City in the AB...
Ighalo Outshines Cameroon International Striker Again In Changchun Yatai Win
Published: October 22, 2017
Changchun Yatai made it back-to back wins in the Chinese Super League after beating Jiangsu Suning FC 3-1 in the Chinese Super League on Sunday, with in-form Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo writing his name on the score-sheet again.Inside the opening minute, Cameroon international Benjamin Moukandjo gave the visitors the...
Deputy PM: Argentina-Nigeria Friendly Will Bring Big Attention, Messi Will Come
Published: October 22, 2017
The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia,Vitaly Leontiyevich Mutko, has admitted that November's friendly between  Argentina and Nigeria, which will be held in Krasnodar, is an indicator of interest in Russia before the 2018 World Cup.Whilst the Super Eagles squad for the games against Algeria and Argentina have not been r...
Nigerian Exports: Ebuehi Assists; Simon & Awaziem Score; Uche On Fire; Aina Stars; Onazi Back
Published: October 21, 2017
Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Saturday.We start off in the Dutch Eredivisie. ADO Den Haag claimed a 2-0 win at VVV Venlo with two Nigerians in action.While Tyronne Ebuehi went the distance and provided the assist for his team's first goal, Arsenal loanee Kelechi ...
Nigeria Rejected Facing Iran, Saudi Arabia And Morocco In Friendly Next Month
Published: October 21, 2017
The Nigeria Football Federation say they had offers from Iran, Saudi Arabia and Morocco before opting to face Argentina in a high-profile pre-World Cup friendly in Russia on November 14.NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed at the weekend that nearly all arrangements have been concluded with regards to ...
Paul Onuachu Hits Milestone With 50th Goal For FC Midtjylland
Published: October 21, 2017
Former Nigeria U23 invitee Paul Onuachu registered his name on the scoresheet in FC Midtjylland's 4-2 win over AC Horsens on game week thirteen in the Danish Superliga on Friday.In doing so, the lanky striker now boasts fifty goals for the Wolves since his debut in the 2012-2013 campaign.An analysis of Onuachu's goals ...
Sunderland Await Fitness Report On Ex-Eagles Invitee Maja
Published: October 21, 2017
Sunderland have provided an update on the injury suffered by former Super Eagles invitee Josh Maja on Friday.The striker was due to get some minutes against Everton but had to withdraw from the roster after he suffered an injury in the warm-up.''Maja just felt his knee in the warm-up,'' Black Cats under-23 coach Elliot...
Official : Argentina FA Announce Pre-World Cup Friendly With Nigeria In Krasnodar
Published: October 21, 2017
The Argentine Football Association have announced a pre-World Cup friendly with three-time African champions Nigeria, ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.The South American powerhouse will start their preparations for next summer's showpiece with a high-profile exhibition match against the Super Eagles in the Arena o...
Leon Balogun Suffers Suspected Fractured Cheek Bone, Doubtful To Face Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is sweating on the fitness of Mainz central defender Leon Balogun less than ten days before he is expected to announce his final roster for 2017.Balogun may not figure in the World Cup qualifier against the Algerians after suffering a serious injury in the 79th minute of Mainz's 2-0 los...
Liverpool Loanee Taiwo Awoniyi Scrambles Home Fifth Goal Of The Season
Published: October 20, 2017
In-form Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi continues to grab the headlines in Belgium following his goal-scoring heroics, with the striker netting his fifth goal in all competitions as Royal Excel Mouscron lost 3-1 to Uche Agbo's Standard Liege on Friday night.Making his ninth consecutive start in the Belgium First Divisio...
Arsenal Hero Keown On Why Chelsea Drew With Roma : They Missed Victor Moses
Published: October 20, 2017
Martin Keown had weighed in with his opinion about Victor Moses who is out injured and was sorely missed by the Blues as they toiled to a draw against Roma in the UEFA Champions league.The Arsenal legend had thoroughly enthused that the absence of Victor Moses had held back the London club going forward in that game.An...
Fifa Throw Out Zambia Protest Over World Cup Qualifier Vs Nigeria
Published: October 20, 2017
Football governing body Fifa says it will not act on a complaint filed by the Football Association of Zambia about refereeing in their World Cup qualifier against Nigeria on October 7.The Zambian Federation had protested to Fifa over the performance of Botswana referee Joshua Bondo, who disallowed a goal scored by Augu...
Madjer's Message To Super Eagles : You Will See The Real Face Of Algeria
Published: October 20, 2017
New Algeria coach Rabah Madjer has sent a message to the Super Eagles ahead of his side's World Cup qualifier with the Russia-bound team on November 10.The Porto legend has stressed that the Greens will defend the colours of Algeria despite their elimination from the 2018 World Cup qualifying race.''We will defend the ...