Chelsea, Liverpool Talents Of Nigerian Parentage Feature As England Are Crowned World Champions
Published: June 11, 2017
England are U20 World Cup champions following their hard-fought 1-0 win over Venezuela at the Suwon World Cup Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Five players of Nigerian descent in Fikayo Tomori, Dominic Solanke (both Chelsea), Josh Onomah (Tottenham Hotspur), Ademola Lookman (Everton) and Sheyi Ojo (Liverpool) tasted action ...
Super Eagles Allow The Dust To Settle A Bit, Ask Nigerians For Forgiveness : Don't Kill Us
Published: June 11, 2017
The Super Eagles have apologized after losing to South Africa on Saturday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.Second half goals from Tekelo Rantie and Pacy Tau handed Bafana Bafana the coveted three points, and their first win against Nigeria in a competitive match.''We ...
Rohr Gives Reasons Why Super Eagles Lost To South Africa, Blames Players
Published: June 11, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has blamed his players for the shock 2-0 loss to South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening.The average age of the Super Eagles players named in the starting eleven was 23 and the German believes the South Africans were more experienced than his team, who be...
Super Eagles Players Ratings Vs RSA : Porto's Awaziem, Echiejile Are Standout Flops
Published: June 10, 2017
Fans of the Super Eagles all had high hopes before the 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana on Saturday evening.It turned out to be a bitter story as the Stuart Baxter tutored lads deservedly earned a 2-0 win at the ultra modern Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.Goals from T...
Chelsea Goal Machine Of Nigerian Descent Blasts Home Penalty As England Are Crowned Champions
Published: June 10, 2017
England youth team have cliched the 2017 Maurice Revello Tournament (Toulon Tournament) after beating Ivory Coast 5-3 on penalties at the Stade de Lattre-de-Tassigny, Aubagne on Saturday evening.Chelsea talents of Nigerian descent Ike Ugbo and Tariq Uwakwe came off the bench in the 59th and 66th minute respectively.The...
Iwobi Frustrated, Omeruo Benched As Nigeria Suffer Shock Loss To South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
There were no mishaps from South Africa as they began their quest to qualify for the 2019 African Cup of Nations with a convincing victory over Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday.Goals from Tekelo Rantie and Pacy Tau gave Bafana Bafana victory in front of the perplexed Super Eagles fans.It was the Supe...
Half-Time Report : City's Iheanacho, Etebo Come Close To Scoring; RSA Hit The Post
Published: June 10, 2017
Nigeria have been held to a 0-0 half-time draw by South Africa in their African Cup of Nations qualification match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium this evening.It was the Super Eagles who managed to fashion the game's first attempt, as Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was forced to beat away Kelechi Iheanacho's...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi More Expensive Than The Entire South Africa Starting XI
Published: June 10, 2017
The Nigeria starting XI named to face South Africa in an African Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday evening cost 47.6 million euros (equivalent of N19.28 billion in Nigerian currency).According to the experts at transfermarkt.com, the most expensive player in the Super Eagles starting eleven is Leicester City ...
Arsenal, Chelsea Linked Striker Henry Will Not Make Competitive Debut Against South Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
KAS Eupen frontman Henry Onyekuru will not make his competitive debut for Nigeria's senior national team against South Africa today at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The young striker has been left out of the 18-man squad, meaning he is expected to watch the game from the stands.The players on the bench are...
Exclusive : Arsenal's Iwobi, Simon Start, Chelsea's Omeruo Dropped As Nigeria Announce Starting XI vs RSA
Published: June 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has released his starting lineup for his side's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, starting from 1700 hours.Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi will be in goal, and the German has fielded a back four with William Troost...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Fires Up Super Eagles Teammates : We Are The Best In Africa
Published: June 10, 2017
Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has sent a message of support to his Super Eagles teammates before they face off with Bafana Bafana in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening.Moses withdrew from the Nigeria squad before it was announced by manager Gernot Rohr, and the official word from the Nigeria...
Victor Moses, Five Nigerian Starlets Retained By Chelsea, Solanke Rejects Offer
Published: June 09, 2017
Premier League champions Chelsea have announced the full list of players they wish to keep next season, with seven players of Nigerian descent retained.The Blues have confirmed that Ola Aina, Tammy Abraham, Ike Ugbo, Tariq Uwakwe, Fikayo Tomori and Super Eagles dazzler Victor Moses will report for pre-season training.D...
Tension Grips Super Eagles Over Lineup; Fasting Shehu's Starting Spot At Risk
Published: June 09, 2017
There is tension in the Super Eagles Le Meridian Hotel camp with Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr set to announce his starting lineup for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier versus South Africa.There remains a mystery about who will get Rohr's nod at right wing-back as the German has concerns about Anorthosis Famagu...
Leicester's Ndidi Has Message For Super Eagles Faithful : Relax, We Won't Let You Down
Published: June 09, 2017
Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has sent a message to Nigeria fans ahead of the national team's African Cup of Nations qualifier with South Africa in Uyo.Truth be told, the Super Eagles are under pressure to beat Bafana Bafana after missing out on the last two editions of Africa's flagship competition, and Ndid...
South Africa Danger Man Rantie Vows To Torment Super Eagles Again If....
Published: June 09, 2017
South Africa danger man Tokelo Rantie has vowed to torment the Super Eagles if he is named in the squad for Saturday's clash at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.The former Bournemouth star scored a brace the last time the two countries met in a competitive fixture at the same venue three years ago, which prev...