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 ...
Algeria Coach Leekens : Desert Foxes Are Desperate To Beat Nigeria
Published: November 10, 2016
Algeria coach Georges Leekens hopes a morale-boosting victory over Nigeria in Uyo in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers can help ease the pressure on the team.The Fennecs drew their first fixture against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-1  and need to win the tie to boost their qualification chances. Algeria are in ...
Chelsea Dazzler Moses Insists He Did Not Fake Injury Ahead Of Zambia WCQ
Published: November 10, 2016
Victor Moses has corrected the insinuations on his loyalty to the Super Eagles after he was reported to have dodged the match the team won against Zambia in Ndola.“I love the Super Eagles. I called the coach after the Leicester City match to inform him about my injury,” he said at the media parley on Thursd...
Super Eagles Coach Lifts The Lid On Mikel Winston Bogarde Role At Chelsea
Published: November 10, 2016
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has suggested that his captain John Obi Mikel has found himself frozen out of the first team at Chelsea because of his commitment to the Nigeria cause when he opted to represent the Dream Team at the Olympic Games. The holding midfielder missed a large portion of pre-season training, and ...
Leicester City Sensation Mahrez Sends Message To Musa & Co : We Are Coming To Nigeria To Win
Published: November 10, 2016
With only 48 hours left before a crucial World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Algeria, Riyad Mahrez has sent a message to his Leicester City teammate Ahmed Musa and his Super Eagles colleagues that they will secure maximum points in Uyo. The current best player in the English Premier League is expected to be one of ...
Liverpool Next Big Hope Ejaria On Target In England Loss To South Korea
Published: November 10, 2016
Liverpool young midfielder Ovie Ejaria registered his name on the scorecard as England U20s lost 2-1 to South Korea in the Continental Cup on Thursday.The central midfielder made his first appearance in the competition after he was a non-playing substitute against Nigeria on Wednesday, and was named in the starting XI ...