Nigeria target Madueke makes his debut for England U21s in European Championship
Published: March 29, 2021
Super Eagles target Nonso Madueke made his debut for England U21s as they were beaten for the second time at the ongoing European Championship group stage, this time losing 2-0 to Portugal on Sunday. The PSV Eindhoven teenage sensation was not utilised off the bench as the Young Lions lost their first game in the t...
Super Eagles coach Rohr feels for Republic of Benin following Onuachu's last-gasp winning goal
Published: March 28, 2021
Manager Gernot Rohr had sympathy for the Republic of Benin following their 1-0 loss to the Super Eagles on matchday five of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The small amount of Squirrels fans allowed to watch the game at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo were celebrating as they were on the brink o...
'The result is 'fake'' - Super Eagles coach Rohr confident Iwobi will play against Lesotho
Published: March 28, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is confident that Everton winger Alex Iwobi will take to the pitch when his side face Lesotho in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Tuesday evening. The former Arsenal star was originally named in the starting lineup against the Republic of Benin on Saturday but was forced...
Iwobi sends message to Osimhen after Super Eagles win against Republic of Benin
Published: March 28, 2021
Everton star Alex Iwobi has sent a message to Victor Osimhen in the wake of the Super Eagles 1-0 win against the Republic of Benin on matchday five of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Hale End Academy product was originally named in the starting lineup to face the Squirrels but was eventually omitted ...
Nigeria-eligible winger who compares himself to Wilfried Zaha scores and assists for Arsenal U18
Published: March 28, 2021
Nigeria-eligible youngster Joel Ideho, who has compared himself to Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha, is beginning to live up to his billing as one for the future. The summer signing from Ajax Amsterdam scored for the second game running in the U18 Premier League as Arsenal came from two goals down to beat their Re...
Arsenal hero Kanu gives his verdict on Nigeria's last-gasp win vs Republic of Benin
Published: March 28, 2021
Legendary Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu was delighted to see Nigeria pick up a late win against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo on Saturday evening. The Atlanta 1996 gold medalist has labelled the win 'massive' and he may not be far from the truth despite the narrow margin of victo...
2021 AFCONQ: What Super Eagles stars are saying after victory against Republic of Benin
Published: March 28, 2021
Five Super Eagles players who tasted action in Saturday's 1-0 win against the Republic of Benin have taken to social media to celebrate Nigeria's qualification to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. There was anxiety in the hours leading up to the game at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo after Everton winger A...
Four things we noticed from Nigeria's 1-0 victory against Republic of Benin
Published: March 27, 2021
Nigeria have joined other big African countries in booking their place at next year's Africa Cup of Nations after the 1-0 win over Benin Republic on Saturday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com takes a look at the things noted in the game which makes the match between Nigeria and Lesotho a dead rubber on Tuesday. 1. Super Ea...
Super Eagles player ratings : Aina catches the eye; Balogun solid; Onuachu match-winner; Onyekuru sparkles first half; Osimhen constant threat
Published: March 27, 2021
The slim win over Benin Republic ensures that the Super Eagles will be top of the Group L table in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after it is concluded next week. Gernot Rohr's team secured all three points thanks to Paul Onuachu's headed goal in the third minute of stoppage time. Izuchukwu Okosi rates...
'They really pushed me' - Super Eagles striker Onuachu reacts to his match-winning goal vs Benin
Published: March 27, 2021
Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu was delighted to get on the scoresheet as the Super Eagles ended the Republic of Benin's eight-year unbeaten run at home with a 1-0 victory at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo on Saturday evening. In the third minute of stoppage time, Onuachu on as a substitute in the 69th ...
Republic of Benin 0 Nigeria 1 : Onuachu's last-gasp header seals win for Super Eagles
Published: March 27, 2021
Paul Onuachu grabbed an all important late goal to ensure victory for Nigeria in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin Republic at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo on Saturday evening.The game appeared to be heading to a scoreless draw but the Genk striker towered above his marker to head ho...
'Fantastic Lineup' - Super Eagles fans love what Rohr has done vs Republic of Benin
Published: March 27, 2021
Super Eagles fans have taken to social media to react to the team manager Gernot Rohr has selected to face the Republic of Benin on Saturday evening. The German football tactician has named several attack-minded players in the starting lineup, with the likes of Kelechi Iheanacho, Victor Osimhen, Henry Onyekuru and Sa...
Rohr makes one late change to starting XI as Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19; Super Eagles qualify for AFCON
Published: March 27, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made one late change to the starting lineup for his side's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo. Everton winger Alex Iwobi was supposed to start in a number 10 role against the Squirrels, but has be...
Exclusive : Iwobi, Osimhen,Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Aina start as Rohr picks attack-heavy team vs Benin
Published: March 27, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has selected an attack-heavy team for Saturday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against hosts Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo.The German football tactician has kept true to his word by naming...
Only 200 spectators including officials permitted to watch Benin vs Nigeria at Stade Charles de Gaulle
Published: March 27, 2021
According to a press release by the Fédération Béninoise de Football, only 200 spectators including officials will be permitted to watch from the stands the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Benin and Nigeria, meaning the game will be played behind closed doors, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Benin Fede...