Super Eagles Coach Sends Veiled Message To Nigerian Federation Over Contract Renewal
Published: November 18, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has sent a veiled message to the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation over his contract situation, urging Amaju Pinnick to offer him a new deal following a brilliant start to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. If the German is not offered fresh terms, yesterda...
Mission Accomplished : Osimhen, Troost-Ekong, Ndidi, Chukwueze, Musa Reactions To Win Vs Lesotho
Published: November 18, 2019
After an imperious come-from-behind victory over Lesotho in Maseru yesterday to round off their international commitments for the year 2019, a number of Super Eagles stars have lauded their achievements on their social media handles. Victor Osimhen struck twice at the Lesotho stadium after assisting the duo of Alex ...
Super Eagles Captain Musa Admits Lesotho Proved A Tough Nut To Crack
Published: November 18, 2019
Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa used few words when he was asked to comment on the Super Eagles impressive 4-2 win against Lesotho in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Sunday. Gernot Rohr made his first substitution in the 66th minute with the number 7 replacing the Super Eagles second goalscorer ...
Rohr Reveals What Has Pleased Him About Super Eagles Team In Recent Games
Published: November 18, 2019
Nigeria recovered from a goal deficit to beat Benin 2-1 last Wednesday and the three-time African champs showed resilience once again in yesterday's match against Lesotho, coming from a goal down to beat the hosts 4-2 . Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr pointed out that a few positives have emerged from the his team's ...
'My Players Have Fun When They Play Football' - Rohr Reflects On Big Win Vs Lesotho
Published: November 18, 2019
Gernot Rohr was delighted that the Super Eagles came from behind to thrash Lesotho 4-2 in their latest 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, thanks to a brace from Victor Osimhen and additional tallies from Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze. The Franco-German admitted during Sunday's post-match press conference that...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Semi Ajayi Was Picked To Play Ahead Of Omeruo
Published: November 17, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo's irregular game time at Spanish club CD Leganes counted against him when Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr chose the starting line-ups for the two recent Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho. Udinese's Troost-Ekong is the only undisputed starter in the Super Eagles central defence...
Case Closed As England Beat Nigeria To Another Exciting Chelsea Talent
Published: November 17, 2019
England has finally beaten Nigeria to the services of young Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.Tomori, 21 stepped off the bench in the 84th minute of the Three Lions 4-0 Euro Championships qualifier victory over Kosovo on Sunday evening, replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold and in the process earn...
'Osimhen Learnt A Lot In The AFCON' - Rohr Insists He Was Right Dropping Iheanacho From Roster
Published: November 17, 2019
Manager Gernot Rohr has suggested that he was right to select Victor Osimhen over Leicester City frontman Kelechi Iheanacho in the Super Eagles 23-man squad list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, which was an unpopular decision at that time The former Bayern Munich defender reckons that Osimhen is now a better pla...
'After Ronaldo And Messi, Osimhen Is Next' - Super Eagles No. 9 Receives Highest Praise Possible From Nigeria Fans
Published: November 17, 2019
Red-hot Super Eagles hitman Victor Osimhen is currently the rave of the moment after his star display in Nigeria's 4-2 victory against Lesotho on Sunday evening, and Nigerians could not resist drawing comparisons with some elite strikers to have played the game. The 20-year-old scored two great goals after twice setti...
AFCONQ : Four Takeaways From Super Eagles Big Win Against Lesotho
Published: November 17, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi present the four takeaways from the 4-2 win by Nigeria over Lesotho In Sunday's 2021 AFCON qualifier against Lesotho.1. The Super Eagles DominatedThe match was not as easy as the 4-2 may have suggested but it was nonetheless an encouraging performance by the Super Eagles who pressed high after conceding...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Lesotho : Osimhen Unplayable; Aina Comes Of Age; Iwobi Earns High Marks; Awaziem A Bit Shaky
Published: November 17, 2019
Nigeria grabbed their second AFCON 2021 qualifier victory on Sunday after beating Lesotho 4-2. Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the performance of every of the Super Eagles player in action thus : The StartersGoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi: Caught unawares by Masoabi's early header but was composed otherwise and even bailed o...
Lesotho 2 Nigeria 4 : Osimhen Scores First International Brace; Iwobi, Chukwueze Also On Target
Published: November 17, 2019
Nigeria rounded off their hostilities for the year 2019 with a goal-laden victory (4-2) over Lesotho in their 2021 AFCON qualifier at the Setsoto stadium on Sunday evening.Gernot Rohr made two changes to the starting line-up that beat Benin in Uyo five days ago, with Moses Simon and Chidozie Awaziem coming into the sid...
Confirmed Nigeria Line-up Vs Lesotho : Aina, Ajayi, Iwobi, Ndidi, Aribo Start; Collins Dropped
Published: November 17, 2019
Gernot Rohr has made two changes to his starting line-up as the Super Eagles battle Lesotho on Sunday as part of their qualifying campaign for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Chelsea product Ola Aina retains his place in the starting line-up but will operate as a left back, a positional s...
Super Eagles Star Among Top 50 Most Valuable Loanees In Europe
Published: November 17, 2019
According to CIES Football Observatory, Nigeria international Moses Simon has been named among the top fifty most valuable loanees in the big five European Leagues consisting of La Liga, English Premier League, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A and French Ligue 1. Using their approach to assess on a scientific basis ...
Super Eagles Captain Could Replace Chelsea-Owned Winger Moses At Fenerbahce
Published: November 17, 2019
Victor Moses is being linked with a departure from Fenerbahce in the January transfer window, with a return to parent club Chelsea being mooted. According to Turkish sports daily Fanatik, Fenerbahce have identified Ahmed Musa as an ideal replacement for Moses. The Super Eagles captain has consistently been link...