How Did Liverpool-Bound, Chelsea, Spurs Wonderkids Of Nigerian Descent React To England Win
Published: June 08, 2017
Liverpool-bound striker Dominic Solanke, Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah and Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori have expressed their joy after England qualified for their first World Cup final in over fifty years following their 3-1 win over Italy in the Fifa U20 World Cup on Thursday.Three players of Nigerian parentage So...
Rohr Admits Selection Headache Vs RSA, Rues Absence Of Ex-Chelsea Ace Mikel
Published: June 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that he faces a selection headache before the national team's first competitive game of 2017 against South Africa.Speaking to reporters at Thursday's press conference, the German rued the absence of recuperating trio John Obi Mikel, Leon Balogun and goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, and...
Liverpool's Ojo Changes Game, Solanke Bags Brace, Lookman Strikes As England Turn The Tables Vs Italy
Published: June 08, 2017
England will meet Venezuela in the showpiece game of the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup after coming from behind to beat Italy 3-1 at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on Thursday night, local time.Italy struck through Riccardo Orsolini with just two minutes played. The Juventus winger got ahead of Kyle Walker-Peters after a quic...
Super Eagles Coach Wowed By Arsenal, Manchester City, Leicester City Talents
Published: June 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf says he has been impressed by the young players in the team ahead of Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Of the 24 players invited to prosecute the game against the South Africans, eight are U21 players : Dele Alampasu, Chidozie Awaziem , Wilfred Ndidi, Alhas...
Exclusive: Ogu Battling Etebo For Midfield Spot; Rohr Goes For Chelsea's Omeruo & Ekong As Central Defenders
Published: June 08, 2017
Based on the Super Eagles last two training sessions, allnigeriasoccer.com's expert on ground in Uyo can report that Hapoel Beer Sheva's John Ogu is battling CD Feirense's Oghenekaro Etebo for the last spot in midfield, ahead of the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Ogu played as a central defender ...
Exclusive: Austria Vienna Hitman Kayode Suffers Injury Scare During Super Eagles Training
Published: June 08, 2017
Austria Vienna frontman Kayode Olanrewaju suffered an injury scare during the Super Eagles last training session on Wednesday.But the good news is that the in-form striker is available for selection in the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa as he completed the training session yesterday.''It happened...
Super Eagles Stars Showing Signs Of Fatigue Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: June 08, 2017
Some of the Super Eagles players showed signs of fatigue during their first two training sessions in Uyo, ahead of Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.Understandably, it has been a strenuous season for most of the lads, and they had to postpone their vacations, where they would have recharg...
Top Five Performers Super Eagles Training: Arsenal's Iwobi, Etebo Among Standouts
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles continued preparations for the African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, with a training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Wednesday morning.Based on the practice game between Team A and Team B, the standout performers were Alex Iwobi, Oghenekaro Etebo, Kayode O...
Brighton Defender Of Nigerian Descent, Akindele Make Canada Provisional Squad For Gold Cup
Published: June 07, 2017
Two players of Nigerian descent Sam Adekugbe and Tesho Akindele have been named in a 40-man provisional roster by Canada manager Octavio Zambrano ahead of the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.The squad will be reduced to 23 after a home international friendly match against Curaçao on June 14 in Montréal. Brighton & Hove defend...
Eagles Training Day 2 : Ogu Shines As CB, Alhassan Dazzles, Akpeyi Dropped & Confirmed Lineups
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles rounded up their training on Wednesday ahead of this weekend's African Cup of Nations qualifier with a practice match between Team A and Team B, which ended goalless.The players were all wearing green tops at the start of training, but Team A had to wear blue training tops before the start of the pract...
Arsenal Starlet Iwobi Scores Wonder Goal Against Akpeyi, Ekong Also A Sharpshooter
Published: June 07, 2017
Arsenal starlet Alex Iwobi scored a wonder goal against Daniel Akpeyi during training on Wednesday morning at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.During shooting practice, the Hale End Academy product embarrassed the Chippa United goalkeeper, lobbing the ball over him and into the net, but the initial instructio...
Super Eagles Training Session Wednesday, First Thirty Minutes : Here's What Happened
Published: June 07, 2017
The Super Eagles continued their preparations for Saturday's African Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa, with another training session held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium this morning.The players arrived the stadium at 1006 hours, laced their boots and juggled with the ball, then manager Gerno...
Super Eagles Public Enemy Number One To Be Patched Up Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: June 07, 2017
South Africa manager Stuart Baxter is sweating on the fitness of his danger man Tokelo Rantie ahead of the visit to Lagos on Wednesday, June 10 for an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria.By all indications, Rantie will be patched up before the squad hops on a plane bound for Lagos, with the former Bournemo...
ADO Den Haag Defender Ebuehi Warns South Africa : We Are Winning
Published: June 07, 2017
ADO Den Haag talent Tyronne Ebuehi says it is important to pick up three points when the Super Eagles begin the African Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa, and believes Nigeria have the players that can do the business.However, the Dutch-born defender remains wary of the South Africans, pointing out that th...
Eagles First Training : Arsenal Whizkid Stars, Alhassan Pushing For Starting Shirt & Confirmed Lineups
Published: June 06, 2017
Akwa United offensive all-rounder Alhassan Ibrahim is pushing for a starting shirt against South Africa, in what would be his competitive debut for the national team if that comes to pass, having impressed the coaching staff during the training session on Tuesday.Twenty players were divided into two groups, with Team A...