Confirmed Nigeria starting XI: Ndidi, Iwobi, Aribo start in engine room; Awaziem keeps place
Published: November 13, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for Saturday's crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier against West African opponents Liberia at Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier, starting from 1700 hours.The Franco-German has made two changes to the side that defeated Central African Republic on matchday four, leavi...
Three-in-one player Awaziem vows to help Super Eagles keep clean sheet if he starts vs Liberia
Published: November 13, 2021
Boavista loanee Chidozie Awaziem was in positive mood ahead of Nigeria's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia and stressed the need for the team to keep a clean sheet during the game at Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier.  One of the underrated players in the Super Eagles squad, the fact is that Awaziem always giv...
'Of course' - Okoye agrees move to Watford will motivate him to give his best to Super Eagles
Published: November 12, 2021
Maduka Okoye has acknowledged that his upcoming transfer to Watford will motivate him to give his best to the Super Eagles, starting with tomorrow evening's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia.  The 22-year-old has agreed a five-and-a-half-year contract at the Hornets with effect from January 1, 2022 ...
Every word said by Iheanacho on preparations for Liberia, long-range shots, return of Ighalo
Published: November 12, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho made out time to speak to the Super Eagles Media Team on the eve of the national team's crucial 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia. It was the Leicester City striker that inspired Nigeria to a 2-0 win over Liberia in the opening round of matches of the qualifiers, netting two first ha...
'It will be a tough game' - Rohr insists Super Eagles will not underrate underdogs Liberia
Published: November 12, 2021
Nigeria are considered to be the favorites to top Group C of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers and they could seal qualification to the playoff round if they defeat Liberia on matchday five, provided that Cape Verde drop points against Central African Republic. Apart from their FIFA ranking, Liberia are the underdogs hea...
SWAN hails Minister over composition of 10-year Football Development Master Plan Committee
Published: November 12, 2021
Bunmi Haruna, Chairman Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) FCT chapter has hailed the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare over the composition of the 10 Year Football Development Master Plan Committee. Reacting after the inauguration of the committee in Abuja on Thursday, Comrade Bunmi...
Super Eagles to know colours they will wear vs Liberia 1600 hours; schedule for Friday
Published: November 12, 2021
Nigeria's senior national team, the Super Eagles, will discover the colours they will be wearing for the 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia later today, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Super Eagles will get to know the colours, whether green or white, during the pre-match meeting scheduled to hold at...
Real reason Ighalo arrived camp late, AFCON 2019 goal king misses Thursday's tactical session
Published: November 12, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Manchester United star Odion Ighalo reported late for international duty with the Super Eagles because of a scheduled appointment with the doctors at his base in Saudi Arabia. Ighalo ended speculation over his availability for the World Cup qualifiers after showing up in ...
'He's fully fit' - Rohr satisfied with condition of Wilfred Ndidi ahead of WCQ vs Liberia
Published: November 11, 2021
Gernot Rohr has suggested that Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is at maximum fitness level before the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia. The defensive midfielder missed the internationals in October due to a hamstring issue that kept him out of action for five weeks. Ndidi has recovered in time...
Rohr reveals what triggered his decision to recall Ighalo to the Super Eagles
Published: November 11, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr has revealed exactly what triggered his decision to recall former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo to the national team ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde, and the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Ighalo called time on his international career in July 2019, sh...
2022 WCQ : Chelsea product Ola Aina backs himself to do well if selected by Rohr
Published: November 11, 2021
Chelsea academy product Ola Aina has backed himself to do well if selected by manager Gernot Rohr for the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia. The former England U19 captain has been doing exceptionally well since returning to Torino for the 2021-2022 campaign after spending the entirety of last ...
5 Super Eagles Stars That Will Shine With Nigeria In Qatar 2022
Published: November 11, 2021
Yes, there is still a long route in Africa for teams looking to earn one of the coveted five spots awarded to CAF for the upcoming Qatar 2022 World Cup Tournament, but if there has ever been a given in African football, especially since the mid-’90s is that one of those spots should usually be saved for the Nigerian ...
Ex-Man Utd star Ighalo reverses decision to retire from int'l football, reports for Nigeria duty
Published: November 11, 2021
Former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has reversed his decision to retire from international football. The in-form Al-Shabab star was included on a 24-man roster for the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Liberia and Cape Verde but there had been doubts about whether he would honour the call-up, more t...
Aribo, Balogun, Bassey to get new coach as Liverpool icon leaves Rangers for Aston Villa
Published: November 11, 2021
With a statement on their official website, Aston Villa have confirmed that Steven Gerrard is the new head coach of the club, taking over from Dean Smith who was dismissed following a poor run of results. Liverpool icon Gerrard has left Glasgow Rangers, with whom he won the Scottish Premiership in 2020-2021. A c...
'We know the importance' - Super Eagles captain fired up ahead of 2022 WCQ vs Liberia
Published: November 11, 2021
Fatih Karagumruk winger Ahmed Musa has revealed that the Super Eagles are targeting three points in Saturday's matchday five World Cup qualifier against Liberia at the Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier. A victory against the Lone Stars could seal Nigeria's qualification to the third and final round of qualifiers with a game ...