Arsenal Praise Super Eagles & Alex Iwobi For Pulling Off Audacious Skill
Published: November 12, 2016
English Premier League club Arsenal have hailed their attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi following his audacious rainbow flick over the head of an opponent during the first half of the Super Eagles 3-1 win over Algeria in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday. The Gunners have stated that Iwobi’s display of the outrageo...
Algeria MUST Fall : Victor Moses, Balogun, Ideye & Moses Simon Confident
Published: November 12, 2016
Chelsea wing-back Victor Moses, Mainz stopper Leon Balogun, Gent winger Moses Simon and Olympiakos star Brown Ideye have made their last statements before stepping out onto the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium turf for Nigeria’s World Cup qualifier versus Algeria.The four players, who are counting on the su...
Nigeria U19 Miss Out On N26.7 Million Prize Money, Suffer 3-0 Loss To South Korea
Published: November 12, 2016
The Nigerian U19 national team suffered their third straight defeat at the 2016 Suwon Continental Cup U-19 National Soccer Championship, losing 3-0 to hosts South Korea in their final game on Saturday afternoon.The Manu Garba-led were thrashed 8-1 by England in their first game, before a narrow 1-0 defeat to Iran on Th...
Chelsea Star Mikel Issues Final Battle Cry Ahead Of Algeria Clash
Published: November 12, 2016
With the clock ticking before Nigeria face off against Algeria in a World Cup qualifier, Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel expects the Super Eagles to cement their position in the Group with a victory over the North African opponents.And the Nigeria skipper has appealed to the Super Eagles faithful who will witness the...
Exclusive : Rohr Names Starting XI To Face Algeria, Mikel Starts In Attacking Midfield, Etebo & Onazi CM, Iheanacho & Iwobi Attack
Published: November 12, 2016
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, has named his starting XI to face Algeria in a World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday evening, starting from 1700 hours.Chippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will be in between the pipes, with Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo, Gent stopper William Troost-Ek...
Algeria Name EIGHT Mercenaries In Starting XI To Face Nigeria
Published: November 12, 2016
Eight players that were eligible to represent other nations have been named by Desert Foxes manager Leekens in his starting XI to face Nigeria this evening in a World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo.The Algerian Football Federation have circumvented the rules by luring several players born i...
Spurs Loanee Believes Algerian MSN Can Go Toe-To-Toe With Iheanacho, Iwobi & Moses
Published: November 12, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur loanee Nabil Bentaleb has analyzed the World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Algeria, and believes the Desert Foxes can go toe-to-toe with their opponents. The likes of Manchester City’s Iheanacho, Arsenal’s Iwobi, Chelsea’s Victor Moses are expected to be on parade for Nige...
Algerian FA Play Down Reports Olympic Star Was Denied A Visa By Nigerian Embassy
Published: November 11, 2016
The Algerian Football Federation have played down reports in the local and foreign press, including allnigeriasoccer.com, in which it was claimed that NA Hussein Dey midfielder Sofiane Bendebka did not travel with the Desert Foxes squad to Uyo because he was not granted a visa in time by the Embassy of Nigeria in Algie...
Dad To Watch Man City Wonderkid Iheanacho Bid To Etch His Name Into Nigeria History Books
Published: November 11, 2016
Kelechi Iheanacho’s father, James Iheanacho, will be among the spectators at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday, as the Manchester City striker bids to etch his name into the Super Eagles history books.Having scored in each of his last four matches, the 20-year-old will become the first Nigerian play...
24 Hours To D-Day : NFF Flaunt Super Eagles Record Vs Algeria
Published: November 11, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation have tipped the Super Eagles to beat Algeria in a crucial World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday. The two African powerhouses have met seventeen times in the past, with Nigeria overcoming their North African opponents eight times, drawing three and losing ...
Algeria Go For 4-3-3 Formation Vs Nigeria As Projected Starting XI Revealed
Published: November 11, 2016
Nigeria face Algeria in a tricky World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.DZ Foot has predicted the starting line-up that new Desert Foxes manager Leekens will field against the Nigeria team.The Belgian manager had proclaimed that he would be cautious against the Super Eagles, but t...
Experienced Nigerian Coach Warns Super Eagles Ahead Of Battle Of Uyo
Published: November 11, 2016
Former Kwara United coach Samson Unuanel has has cautioned the Super Eagles ahead of the group phase of the 2018 World Cup qualification game against Algeria.Nigeria are top of the table with 3 points from one game.The German trained coach noted that the match at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Saturday will require gr...
Nigeria International Striker Named Best Player In Sky Bet Championship
Published: November 11, 2016
Super Eagle Sone Aluko has been rewarded for his imperious displays for Fulham last month after picking up the Sky Bet Championship Player of the Month for October.During the period under review, the offensive all-rounder was on target in the Cottagers memorable win versus Barnsley, before notching three assists agains...
Super Eagles GK Akpeyi : Our Quality Players Iheanacho, Iwobi Will Make The Difference
Published: November 11, 2016
With three points in the bag for Nigeria in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Zambia, all eyes will shift to the game the Super Eagles will be playing against Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Stadium on Saturday. Chippa United goalie Daniel Akpeyi who is likely to start the big game in Uyo is s...
Rohr Explains Role Of Imama Amapakabo In Super Eagles
Published: November 10, 2016
Nigeria manager Rohr has explained the impact of assistant coach Imama Amapakabo in the Super Eagles.“His role is very important to me because he knows the local terrain well and gives me information, ”  Rohr said at a press conference on Thursday. Nigeria will hope to fly past Algeria in the matchday ...