Why Leicester City Flop Slimani Could Be Algeria's Secret Weapon In Clash Of The Titans
Published: July 14, 2019
Super Eagles of Nigeria are up against Algeria in the semi-final round of the ongoing AFCON tournament as they continue their quest for fourth AFCON glory. After their 3-2 comeback victory over Cameroon in the round-16 stage, many Nigerians now tip Gernot Rohr's men to lift the trophy come July 19.To achieve such feat...
'Nigeria One Of The Favourites To Win AFCON' - Algeria Captain Riyad Mahrez Wary Of Super Eagles
Published: July 13, 2019
In an interview after Algeria advanced to the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez is certain of one thing, that the Super Eagles will be more formidable than their quarterfinal opponents, Ivory Coast. The Desert Foxes captain pointed out that the Super Eagles have an advantage...
'Try To Win In Another Way ' - Algeria Coach Thrown Off Balance By Nigerian Female Journalist
Published: July 13, 2019
The antics of North African footballers, Algerian players in particular, has been one of the talking points in the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between the Desert Foxes and Super Eagles. In a video circulating on social media, Ramy Bensebaini was seen slapping himself in the face with Wilfried ...
Rohr On Mikel's Influence Playing Or Not, What Super Eagles Fans Said After Beating RSA
Published: July 13, 2019
Gernot Rohr has lavished praise on Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, saying he is important to the Super Eagles whether or not he is on the pitch. Mikel has not featured for the Super Eagles since he suffered a knee injury against Madagascar in the final Group B game and he is unlikely to return to the starting line-u...
Nigeria Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead Of Algeria Clash But Shehu Still Listed As Doubtful
Published: July 13, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has been handed a triple injury boost ahead of his side's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria in Cairo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. It is believed that Africa Cup of Nations leading marksman Odion Ighalo, vice-captain Ahmed Musa and young defender Chidozie Awaz...
2019 AFCON Algeria Vs Nigeria : The Top Four Players To Watch Out For
Published: July 13, 2019
The stage is getting set as Nigeria faces a stern test in the semi-finals of the AFCON in Egypt. This will be a bigger task than the one they had against South Africa as they take on Algeria. The Desert Foxes will be out to spoil Nigeria’s party but it remains to be seen the side that will come out on top after this...
Omeruo Reveals The One Instruction Rohr Has Given The Players Ahead Of Algeria Clash
Published: July 13, 2019
Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that manager Gernot Rohr has instructed the players not to commit fouls close to the 18-yard box ahead of Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi committed a foul just outside the box against Mada...
Osimhen, Onyekuru May Be Considered For Next Two AFCON Games; Uzoho Left In Limbo
Published: July 13, 2019
Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen and Everton winger Henry Onyekuru may be considered for the Super Eagles next two matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Gernot Rohr hinted at today's pre-match press conference. Of the 20 outfield players named on Nigeria's roster for the tournament in Egypt, only O...
Rohr Reacts To Incident Algeria Defender Used Zaha's Hand To Hit Himself In The Face
Published: July 13, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has played down the incident involving Ramy Bensebaini and Wilfried Zaha during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal between Algeria and Ivory Coast on Thursday, July 11. In a video circulating on social media, Bensebaini was seen slapping himself in the face with Zaha's hand before fal...
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...