Rohr Explains Why He Had To Wait 18 Days Before He Handed AFCON Debut To Jamilu Collins
Published: July 11, 2019
The introduction of SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins instead of Ola Aina gave a strong spine to the Super Eagles defense in their 2-1 victory against South Africa on Wednesday evening. Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr explained that Collins had to wait for 18 days before making his Africa Cup of Nations debut beca...
'Musa Troubled South Africa Defence With His Pace' - Okocha Questions Rohr's Decision To Substitute Winger
Published: July 11, 2019
Speaking as a pundit on SuperSport, 1994 Africa Cup of Nations-winning midfielder Jay-Jay Okocha questioned the decision of Gernot Rohr to substitute Ahmed Musa in the 81st minute of Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa on Wednesday evening. Ten minutes after Bongani Zungu netted Bafana Bafana's equaliser, Rohr turne...
Iwobi Shocked Over Egypt, Morocco's AFCON Exits
Published: July 11, 2019
Alex Iwobi who was impressive in Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa has expressed his shock over the elimination of AFCON hosts Egypt and fellow north African side Morocco from the tournament.Iwobi was handed the playmaking role for Nigeria in the absence of John Mikel Obi against Bafana Bafana.“The exit of the host...
Key Stats Nigeria Vs RSA : Chukwueze Most Shots & Key Passes, Top Dribbler; Omeruo Top Interceptor; Awaziem Tackles; Ekong Most Fouled
Published: July 11, 2019
The statistics from Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations win against South Africa highlighted the influence of Samuel Chukwueze during the game with the Villarreal winger the top performer in three player stats. According to Whoscored.com, Nigeria had 11 shots on goal with Chukwueze contributing three, the most by a pl...
Ekong On Netting Winning Goal; Beating RSA; Potential Meeting With Most In-form AFCON Team, Algeria
Published: July 11, 2019
Nigeria are through to the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 2-1 win against South Africa with Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong netting the game-winner one minute from time. Ekong was delighted to net his maiden goal at the Africa Cup of Nations and blamed bad luck for the goal conced...
Mikel Quizzed On Team He'd Like To Face In Semifinal; Omeruo Hails Defensive Partner Ekong
Published: July 11, 2019
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi was an unused substitute as the Super Eagles earned a ticket to the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations thanks to their 2-1 win over South Africa. Nigeria will be facing the winner of the third quarterfinal between Algeria and Ivory Coast at the Cairo International Stadium,...
'Samuel Chukwueze, The Nigerian Messi' - Fans React To Performance Of Super Eagles Stars Vs RSA
Published: July 10, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were 2-1 winners over the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Wednesday's quarter final clash, thanks to Samuel Chukwueze and William Troost-Ekong's goals.Nigerians took to Twitter to shower praises on Gernot Rohr's men for the hard-fought victory over their rivals. Here are some of their comme...
AFCON 2019: Five Things We Noticed From Nigeria's 2-1 Win Against South Africa
Published: July 10, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the five takeaways from Nigeria's 2-1 win over South Africa on Wednesday evening.1. Better First Half For NigeriaThe Super Eagles started on a blistering note and duly got their goal, a good development considering the Eagles tend to 'wake up and soar' in the second halves in the AFCON t...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs RSA : Chukwueze Hits The Headlines; Ekong Solid; Omeruo, Ndidi Commanding; Iwobi Creative; Musa Lively
Published: July 10, 2019
Nigeria are in the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations following their 2-1 win over South Africa at the Cairo International stadium on Wednesday.Izuchukwu Okosi rates the performances of the Nigerian stars who will face either Algeria or Ivory Coast in the semifinals.The StartersGoalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi : He ...
Nigeria 2 South Africa 1: Chukwueze Opens Account, Ekong Nets Late Winner As Super Eagles Book Semifinal Ticket
Published: July 10, 2019
Samuel Chukwueze and William Troost-Ekong were the scorers as Nigeria's Super Eagles defeated South Africa 2-1on Wednesday evening in the second quarterfinals of the day to zoom into the semifinals of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations where they will face either Algeria or Ivory Coast. South Africa started same side that ...
Akpeyi Under Scrutiny : Alloy Agu Reveals What He Has Done To Ensure Super Eagles GK Performs Well Vs RSA
Published: July 10, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and goalkeeper coach Alloy Agu continue to play Daniel Akpeyi as the starting goalkeeper with the Kaizer Chiefs star set to make his fourth appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations against South Africa this evening. One of the main talking points after the four matches played by the na...
Iwobi, Ndidi Start; Collins Debuts; Mikel Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs South Africa
Published: July 10, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has selected his starting line-up for his team's Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal match against South Africa at the Cairo International Stadium, Cairo on Wednesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.  The German has decided to start first choice goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi in goa...
Chukwueze Issues Battle Cry Ahead Of Tricky Quarterfinal Clash Vs South Africa
Published: July 10, 2019
The Super Eagles are going in search of their fourth victory at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Wednesday evening's cracker against South Africa in Cairo. Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze is fighting for a starting shirt with Moses Simon but he doesn't mind being named on the bench so long as the Super Eagles emer...
Rohr Demands More From Perpetual Benchwarmers Osimhen, Onyekuru, Uzoho
Published: July 10, 2019
The best news that came out of the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage was when they qualified for the round of 16 with a game to spare, meaning Gernot Rohr could afford to tinker with his starting line-up against Madagascar so as to give playing time to the fringe players. Of the 23 players named...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Reveals One Big Worry Ahead Of Cracker Vs South Africa
Published: July 10, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has demanded more tactical discipline from his players heading into their quarterfinal fixture against South Africa at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. All the four goals conceded by the Super Eagles at the AFCON were as a result of defensive errors, with Leon Balogun, John Ogu, Wilfre...