2022 WCQ : How Super Eagles should line up in away match against Cape Verde
Published: September 03, 2021
The Super Eagles face Cape Verde in their second Group C game of the 2022 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday after Friday's 2-0 win against Liberia at the Teslim Balogun stadium in Lagos. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi picks his team to face Cape Verde at the Estádio Municipal Adérito Sena, Mindelo.Goalkeeper : M...
2022 World Cup qualifier : Five observations from Nigeria's 2-0 win over Liberia
Published: September 03, 2021
The Super Eagles cruised to a 2-0 win over Liberia on matchday one of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers on Friday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi, who was present at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, reveals five observations from the win :Switch of Wing PlaysThe duo of Moses Simon and Kelechi Iheanacho k...
Super Eagles player ratings: Iheanacho MOTM; Iwobi steps up; Ndidi trojan; Okoye shutout; Ekong solid
Published: September 03, 2021
The Super Eagles kicked off their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 win over Liberia at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on Friday evening. Here's who stood out for Gernot Rohr's side : The Starters GoalkeeperMaduka Okoye :  The Eagles first choice keeper was not overly tested but in the 71st minut...
Nigeria 2 Liberia 0: Iheanacho's first half brace gives Super Eagles winning start in WCQ
Published: September 03, 2021
Nigeria's Super Eagles began their Group C campaign of the  2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun stadium, Lagos with a 2-0 win over Liberia, reports allnigeriasoccer.com. Leicester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho scored both goals for Nigeria who are gunning for a seventh appearance at the World Cup. T...
Arsenal and Chelsea academy products , Rangers duo named in Nigeria's starting XI
Published: September 03, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting lineup for Friday evening's 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia at Teslim Balogun Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Maduka Okoye has been picked to be in between the pipes - a decision that sees Francis Uzoho and Daniel Akpeyi remain on the bench....
Iheanacho on mood in camp pre-Liberia, form for Leicester & Super Eagles, target, WCQ group
Published: September 03, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho spoke about a range of topics during Thursday afternoon's pre-match press conference, including the mood in the Super Eagles camp pre-Liberia, his form for the Super Eagles and Leicester City, and the 2022 World Cup qualifying opponents. One of the early birds in camp, the 2013 U17 World Cup Golden...
2022 WCQ: Rohr has already revealed the two strikers set to start ahead of Onuachu
Published: September 03, 2021
Speaking at Thursday's official pre-match press conference, Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr strongly hinted that he is opting for a two-man attack in the opening 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The German football tactician named some interesting attacking options on his rost...
Rohr namechecks two players who have a slim chance of making Super Eagles debut vs Liberia
Published: September 02, 2021
Speaking at Thursday's pre-match press conference, Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr stopped short of saying that Malmo star Innocent Bonke and Bologna midfielder Kingsley Michael will be omitted from the game day squad for the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia. Michael has been handed a maiden invite to the senio...
Rohr explains omission of Liverpool old boy from Nigeria squad for World Cup qualifiers
Published: September 02, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained why Liverpool old boy Taiwo Awoniyi was omitted from the Super Eagles roster for their 2022 World Cup qualifying matches against Liberia and Cape Verde. The German football tactician has selected ten players classed as strikers on his 29-man roster but Awoniyi has not been ...
Super Eagles GK Okoye on poor start to the season, Enyeama, Liberia & Cape Verde
Published: September 02, 2021
Maduka Okoye was among the Super Eagles players selected for media duties at the pre-match press conference on Thursday, a day before the national team's 2022 World Cup qualifier against Liberia at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The Sparta Rotterdam glovesman was questioned on a variety of issues related to his club car...
Rangers' Super Eagles defender named in SPFL TOTW after starring against Celtic
Published: September 02, 2021
Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun has been named in the latest SPFL Team of the Week by Craig Fowler from a View from the Terrace. Balogun earned rave reviews for his performance during Rangers' 1-0 win over city rivals Celtic in the first Old Firm derby of the season last weekend. Deployed as a right-back in the...
2022 WCQ: Rohr confirms Rangers, Watford, Leicester, Everton stars will not travel to Cape Verde
Published: September 02, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that the seven United Kingdom-based players currently in the Super Eagles camp in Lagos will not be available for selection against Cape Verde. Nigeria Football Federation chief Amaju Pinnick had pleaded with the English Football Association and Scottish Football Association...
Nigeria underage international Benito's first words after completing loan move to HNK Gorica
Published: September 01, 2021
Croatian Prva HNL side HNK Gorica confirmed the temporary signing of Nigeria underage international Muyiwa Olabiran, better known as Benito on Wednesday, September 1.  Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on transfer deadline day that the Dynamo Kiev-owned winger put pen to paper on a deal that will see him play...
Ex-Flying Eagles skipper Udo's first words after completing permanent transfer to NK Slaven Belupo
Published: September 01, 2021
Croatian top-flight side NK Slaven Belupo officially confirmed the permanent transfer of former Flying Eagles skipper Ikouwem Udo on Wednesday, September 1. Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively reported on transfer deadline day that the young left-back ended his association with Israeli club Maccabi Haifa after inking a...
Watford defender Troost-Ekong reveals why the Super Eagles are confident pre-Liberia
Published: September 01, 2021
Watford center back William Troost-Ekong has revealed that the Super Eagles are confident heading into their 2022 World Cup qualifying match against Liberia because of the caliber of players invited for the game.Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr named thirteen players playing in Europe's top five leagues - Premier League, Bu...