Racing Genk star Onuachu tells Super Eagles teammates the type of striker he is
Published: March 24, 2021
Racing Genk star Paul Onuachu reported for international duty in red-hot form with an impressive 27 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. The former FC Midtjylland man has seemingly lost the trust of manager Gernot Rohr as he was only handed a late invitation after Nantes winger Moses Simon was forced to...
Leicester City striker Iheanacho finally shows up in camp ahead of Super Eagles Wednesday workout
Published: March 24, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has the full complement of players he has called up for his side's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho, with the arrival of Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho on Wednesday morning. Iheanacho was expected to arrive in Lago...
Revealed : Villarreal tried to block Chukwueze from linking up with Nigeria squad
Published: March 23, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Villarreal attempted to block their player Samuel Chukwueze from liking up with the Nigeria squad this week. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner is in contention to face the Squirrels on Saturday, having reported for international duty on Tuesday morning. Rohr won't be a...
Super Eagles anointed number 1 Okoye looking forward to playing against Republic of Benin
Published: March 23, 2021
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has proclaimed that Sparta Rotterdam rookie goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is his first choice goalkeeper heading into his team's last two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. That decision by the German football tactician saw experienced duo Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa miss out on selectio...
Galatasaray's Etebo assures Super Eagles fans mistake against Sierra Leone won' be repeated
Published: March 23, 2021
Galatasaray midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has assured Super Eagles fans that the mistake against Sierra Leone on matchday three at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium won't be repeated when they face the Republic of Benin this coming Saturday. Last November, the Super Eagles were coasting to victory having scored four goal...
'It's going to be two hard games' - Eagles defender Troost-Ekong on AFCONQ vs Benin, Lesotho
Published: March 23, 2021
Watford center back William Troost-Ekong has predicted that the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho will be difficult. Gernot Rohr's team are currently top of Group L in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after an impressive start that saw them register...
23 players ready for training as Super Eagles coach Rohr awaits 'Senior Man' Iheanacho
Published: March 23, 2021
Of the twenty-four players invited to the Super Eagles for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches, only Leicester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho has not reported for international duty. Nicknamed 'Senior Man' these days, Iheanacho was on duty for Leicester City against Manchester United on Sunday eve...
Rohr, NFF bar fans from feasting their eyes on Super Eagles first workout on grass; Sanusi, Uzoho arrive
Published: March 23, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles will have their first training session on grass at the Teslim Balogun Stadium located in Surulere, Lagos on Tuesday afternoon, starting from 1630 hours. Manager Gernot Rohr, who will supervise the session, now has twenty players at his disposal with the arrival...
'That's a lot of money' - Italian pundit questions transfer fee Napoli paid for Osimhen
Published: March 23, 2021
Italian pundit Maurizio Pistocchi has questioned the transfer fee Napoli agreed with Lille for the signing of Victor Osimhen last summer. The 2015 U17 World Cup winner became the most expensive Nigerian player in history after joining the Blues for a fee of 70 million euros but if performance-related bonuses are in...
Everton's Iwobi, Rangers duo Aribo and Balogun among 18 players in camp pre-Benin Republic
Published: March 23, 2021
As at 2206 hours on Monday, March 22, eighteen of the twenty-four players invited for the Super Eagles' fixtures this month have reported for international duty. Of the nineteen players Gernot Rohr was expecting in camp by the close of business today, only Victor Osimhen has not been spotted at the Eko Hotels & Sui...
Benin Federation reveal squad for The Squirrels' Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier vs Nigeria
Published: March 22, 2021
The Benin Football Federation have finally announced a 24-man roster for the Squirrels 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria. An analysis of the roster revealed that three goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and five attackers have been summoned by manager Michel Dussuyer . Former...
List of 13 Super Eagles stars scheduled to arrive today; Aina, Ekong, 4 others train at EKO Hotels Monday
Published: March 22, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles have started preparations for the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. Six players who joined up with the squad in Lagos on Sunday took part in a light recovery workout in the premises of the Eko Hotel...
Super Eagles camp update : Galatasaray duo Etebo, Onyekuru report for international duty
Published: March 21, 2021
The number of foreign-based professionals in camp ahead of the upcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has swelled to five, with the arrival of two more players. Joining the trio of Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi and William Troost-Ekong are Galatasaray duo Oghenekaro Etebo and Henry Onyekuru, bringing the total numbe...
Watford's Ekong, Fulham's Aina, West Brom's Ajayi arrive at Super Eagles camp for AFCONQ
Published: March 21, 2021
Four players named in the Super Eagles squad for their 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho have arrived at the national team camp in Lagos. The Nigeria Football Federation have officially confirmed that Watford center back William Troost-Ekong, Fulham right-back O...
Super Eagles defender Balogun provides assist for Scottish champions Rangers in draw with Celtic
Published: March 21, 2021
Scottish champions Glasgow Rangers remain unbeaten after 33 matches in the Premiership following their 1-1 draw with Celtic in the Old Firm derby on Sunday afternoon. Rangers were back in action three days after they were knocked out of the Europa League by Czech side Slavia Prague. Nigeria internationals Leon Ba...