Rohr Reveals How Super Eagles Are Preparing For AFCON Semifinal Vs Algeria; Admits Injury Concerns
Published: July 13, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria. The former Bayern Munich defender revealed that the Super Eagles have been preparing for the semifinal clash since they knocked out Sou...
Super Eagles Playmaker Iwobi Outlines Ambition To Win 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Published: July 13, 2019
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi wants to emulate the Super Eagles class of 1980, 1994 and 2013 by winning the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Having secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory against South Africa on Wednesday, Iwobi and his international teammates are two games away from winning the trophy. Nigeria are primed to re...
Done Deal : Former Super Eagles Striker Owoeri Joins Fourth Club In China
Published: July 12, 2019
Chinese League One club Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic have completed the signing of former Super Eagles striker John Owoeri. Shaanxi Chang'an Athletic are his fourth club in Chinese football after spells at Baoding Yingli Yitong, Shanghai Shenxin and Inner Mongolia Zhongyou. The 32-year-old Owoeri was a member of the...
'Our Task Looks So Difficult Against Nigeria Team With Several Good Individual Players' - Rennes' Algeria Defender Wary Of Super Eagles
Published: July 12, 2019
Rennes' Algeria defender Ramy Bensebaini has admitted that they need to be wary of the Super Eagles when both countries face off in the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening. The Desert Foxes are the most in-form team at the Africa Cup of Nations, winning their first four matches without conceding...
Chukwueze Reveals The Advice He Got From Mikel, Musa Before MOTM Display Vs RSA
Published: July 12, 2019
When Samuel Chukwueze found out he was going to start against South Africa on Wednesday evening, the Villarreal youngster received advice from two senior Super Eagles players, Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa. The Diamond Academy product was preferred in the starting line-up ahead of Levante's Moses Simon and Bordeaux's Sam...
Three Reasons Why Paul Onuachu Is Struggling At AFCON 2019
Published: July 12, 2019
FC Midtjylland center-forward Paul Onuachu got his first call-up to the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the AFCON 2019 qualifiers after series of eye-catching performances for his Danish club. The player is good in the air based on his height and scored some headed goals during the 2018-2019 campaign. Onuachu made h...
Stoke City Happy With Etebo's AFCON Display; Tipping Number 8 To Start Vs Algeria
Published: July 12, 2019
Stoke City assistant manager Paul Hart revealed to the club's official site that the Potters coaching crew are happy with Etebo's performances at the ongoing AFCON tournament after reaching the semi-final round of the competition.Stoke City are tipping the number 8 for club and country to start when the Super Eagles fa...
2019 U19 EURO : Juventus' Iweru Among Five Nigeria-Eligible Players Named On Rosters
Published: July 12, 2019
Three players of Nigerian descent have been included on the Republic of Ireland roster for the upcoming UEFA European Under-19 Championships. Norwich City defender Andrew Omobamidele has earned his first call-up to the Republic of Ireland U19 squad and he is joined on the roster by former Southampton wonderkid Jonatha...
'That's Not His Main Position' - Super Eagles Star Musa Hails Versatile Awaziem
Published: July 12, 2019
Super Eagles captain against South Africa, Ahmed Musa has hailed Porto defender Chidozie Awaziem for his performance at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. With Abdullahi Shehu suffering an injury in the opener against Burundi, Awaziem, who is predominantly a central defender, has been able to deputise at right-back...
Great Overall Display Vs South Africa But One Department Must Improve
Published: July 12, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria put up a good showing on Wednesday to defeat Bafana Bafana of South Africa 2-1 in the quarter-final round of the AFCON 2019 tournament.Unlike in their four previous matches, Gernot Rohr's men were in control of the encounter from start to finish leaving Stuart Baxter's men with no option tha...
Rohr On Semifinal Showdown Vs Algeria, Reveals The Real Reason Musa Was Substituted Vs RSA
Published: July 11, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot had predicted a semifinal meeting with Algeria even before a ball was kicked this evening at the Suez Stadium, Suez and reckons that the 1990 champions are the best team in the tournament. The German football tactician was relieved that all his players came out unscathed in their 2-1 win ag...
'Algeria Will Have Another Warrior To Play Vs Nigeria' - Galatasaray's Feghouli Admits He's Doubtful For AFCON Semifinal
Published: July 11, 2019
Algeria have progressed to the semifinals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ivory Coast on penalties and will be facing three-time African champions Nigeria in Cairo on Sunday, July 14. Desert Foxes manager Djamel Belmadi could be without two of his key players when they play the Super Eagles. Sofiane Fe...
2019 FIFA U17 World Cup : Golden Eaglets Draw Hungary, Ecuador, Australia In Group Stage
Published: July 11, 2019
Nigeria's Golden Eaglets will face Hungary, Ecuador and Australia in Group B of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup following Thursday's draw conducted by world's football governing body.Nigeria are the most successful team at the U-17 level with five titles in 1985, 1993, 2007, 2013 and 2015.Four countries are representing t...
Super Eagles Recovery Session : Musa, Ighalo, Awaziem Suffer Knocks Vs RSA; Mikel Trains Fully; GKs Extensively Drilled; Shehu Not Involved
Published: July 11, 2019
Less than twenty-four hours after their 2-1 win against South Africa, the Super Eagles returned to the training pitch on Thursday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The players participated in jogging and aerobic exercises before they were split into two groups.The substitutes not involved in yesterday's game did more of t...
Dearth of Grassroots Talents Bane of Nigeria Football
Published: July 11, 2019
The dearth of grassroots talents has been identified as the bane of development in Nigeria football. This was noted during the maiden press conference of the 2019 Bet9ja Royal Cup on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at the DFA Patrick Okpomo Football House, Asaba. Speaking at the ceremony, the chairman of the Local Organisin...