Super Eagles Original Squad List : Rohr Clarifies Why Dessers Was Picked Over Onuachu
Published: October 09, 2020
Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision to drop Paul Onuachu from the original list of players invited for the two international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia this month. The German tactician was heavily criticized at home and abroad for picking Cyriel Dessers over his Racing Genk teamm...
'Somebody Can Play No. 6' - Rohr Reveals Midfield Roles For Semi Ajayi, Awaziem Is A Possibility
Published: October 09, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr will not be able to count on the services of the top three players in his pecking order of defensive midfielders Wilfred Ndidi, Joe Aribo and Oghenekaro Etebo for the international friendly with Algeria due to injuries. Of the three players classed as midfielders now with the team, only ...
'Akpoguma Wants To Play Against Germany' - Rohr Sets Record Straight On Foreign-born Players
Published: October 09, 2020
A grey area Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr touched on during Thursday's press conference was the influx of foreign-born players into the national team, with some fans expressing concern that the Super Eagles are losing their identity of being a robust and physical playing side. Looking at Rohr's ideal starting line...
Rohr Identifies GK Yakubu's Biggest Weakness And Strengths Ahead Of Debut Vs Algeria Or Tunisia
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has identified goalkeeper Mathew Yakubu's biggest weakness and also highlighted his key attributes ahead of his debut for the Super Eagles either against Algeria or Tunisia. The SKF Sered glovesman has forced his way into Nigeria reckoning after keeping three consecutive clean sheets in hi...
Rohr Names One Player Who Will Certainly Start For Nigeria In Tomorrow's Clash Vs Algeria
Published: October 08, 2020
One player who will certainly make his full debut for Nigeria in Friday evening's friendly against Algeria is Zaidu Sanusi, according to Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr. The German football tactician revealed that the Porto new boy has caught the eye in the training sessions in Austria and his main job tomorrow is...
Nigeria Target Bukayo Saka Debuts For England's Senior Team, Wearing Number 3 Shirt
Published: October 08, 2020
Barring an injury in the warm-up, Arsenal rising star Bukayo Saka will make his full debut for England's senior team in Thursday evening's friendly against Wales at the National Stadium in London, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The versatile winger has been selected by manager Gareth Southgate in the starting lineup ...
'We Are Following Him' - Rohr Explains Why Eagles Fans' Favourite Osigwe Wasn't Called Up
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has explained why Lugano summer signing Sebastian Osigwe wasn't called up for the two friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia this month despite the absence of his three regular goalkeepers Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi and Ikechukwu Ezenwa. A member of the Flying Eagles squad to the 2013 ...
'He Will Not Play The Game' - Rohr Details Problems With GK Lawal Pledging Future To Nigeria
Published: October 08, 2020
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that promising LASK goalkeeper Tobias Lawal will certainly not be involved for the three-time African champions when they take on Algeria in an international friendly on Friday evening. Born in Linz, Austria, Lawal has played non-binding games for Austria at U19 and U20 lev...
'It's A Blatant Falsehood' - NFF Dismiss Reports 4 Eagles Players Tested Positive For COVID-19
Published: October 08, 2020
The Nigeria Football Federation have moved quickly to dismiss reports in the local press that four players currently with the Super Eagles in Austria tested positive for coronavirus ahead of tomorrow's friendly against Algeria. It will be recalled that two Super Eagles players Samuel Kalu (Bordeaux) and Paul Onuach...
Rohr Namechecks Four Players In Contention To Replace 'Important' Osimhen Vs Algeria
Published: October 08, 2020
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has rued the absence of Victor Osimhen for his side's international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia, stating that the Napoli summer signing is an important player. The former Lille and Wolfsburg striker was originally named to the roster but was barred from reporting for inte...
Kevin Akpoguma Names Everton Winger Iwobi Among Four Top Players In Super Eagles
Published: October 07, 2020
TSG Hoffenheim's Kevin Akpoguma has admitted that he opted to switch his international allegiance from Germany to Nigeria because the three-time African champions have some top players in their ranks. Everton winger Alex Iwobi, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, Villarreal star Samuel Chukwueze and Napoli's rec...
'They Won More Than We Did' - Algeria Coach On Why He Opted To Face Difficult Nigeria Team
Published: October 07, 2020
Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has explained why he opted to face difficult opponents Nigeria and Mexico in international matches this month. Of the last seven games played between the Super Eagles and Desert Foxes, the West African giants have won five and lost two and one of the defeats came in the boardroom when N...
'I Can't Wait To Be On The Pitch' - Genk Striker Dessers Eager To Make Nigeria Debut
Published: October 07, 2020
Racing Genk striker Cyriel Dessers is eager to make his first outing in a Super Eagles shirt ahead of upcoming international friendlies against Algeria and Tunisia. Top scorer in the Eredivisie for the 2019-2020 season, Dessers was first invited to the Super Eagles for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying ma...
'I Am Very Excited To Be Here' - Hoffenheim's Akpoguma Ahead Of Potential Nigeria Debut
Published: October 07, 2020
Hoffenheim center back Kevin Akpoguma has expressed happiness at linking up with the Nigeria national team at their training camp in Austria. Everything is pointing to the fact that Akpoguma, one of the nine foreign-born players currently with the Super Eagles, is in contention to make his senior debut after his on...
Venue Changed For Nigeria Vs Algeria Friendly And It Favours African Champions
Published: October 07, 2020
The venue of the Super Eagles friendly against North African opponents Algeria has been changed, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Though the Nigeria Football Federation previously advertised that the game would hold at the Jacques Lemans Arena, which has a capacity of roughly 2,400, the friendly will now take place at ...