2019 WWC : Nigeria Qualify For Round Of 16, Face Germany Saturday
Published: June 20, 2019
Nigeria are through to the round of sixteen of the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup in France after Chile could only manage a 2-0 win against Thailand in a Group F clash at Roazhon Park, Rennes on Thursday night. Although the South Americans finished with three points, they have an inferior goal difference of -3, comp...
'We Don't Have Stars Like Okocha, Kanu & Amokachi' - Rohr Admits No Marquee Players In Eagles AFCON Squad
Published: June 20, 2019
Gernot Rohr has admitted that there are no marquee players in the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations squad and he is banking on teamwork for the team to succeed during the tournament in Egypt. On an African perspective, Rohr is characteristically playing down any hype surrounding the Super Eagles, with as many as el...
'He Is From A Different Planet' - Mikel Picks Messi Over Ronaldo
Published: June 20, 2019
John Obi Mikel recently sat down with the Super Eagles Media team to answer some quickfire questions on football, eating habits and his dressing style. His most interesting response was when he was asked to choose between Ronado and Messi, who have won a combined ten Ballon d'Or awards. Explaining why he picked...
Nigeria vs Burundi : What Super Eagles Must Do To Defeat Unpredictable Debutant
Published: June 20, 2019
Super Eagles begin their 2019 AFCON tournament on Saturday when they tackle Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium in Egypt.The West African side are expected to get past their opponents without stress based on the quality of players in the team and the fact that Burundi are in the tournament for the first time in history.I...
Ighalo Highlights The Key Qualities Of Super Eagles 'Legend' Obi Mikel
Published: June 20, 2019
Shanghai Greenland Shenhua striker Odion Ighalo is pleased that Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel returned to the Super Eagles ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Mikel has not played competitively for the three-time African champions since June 26, 2018 when he went the distance against Argentina at the World Cup i...
Rohr To Prepare His Tactics Behind Closed Doors Ahead Of AFCON Opener Vs Burundi
Published: June 20, 2019
The Nigeria Football Federation have informed that the Super Eagles will train behind closed doors in their last two workouts before their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi. The training sessions will hold at the training pitch of the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria,...
Rohr Names One Game Changer In The Super Eagles Africa Cup Of Nations Squad
Published: June 20, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that Villarreal new kid on the block, Samuel Chukwueze will be deployed as an impact substitute at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations which begins in Egypt on Friday. The Diamond Academy product is the only player named in the Super Eagles 23-man squad yet to make his competitive d...
Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi To Star For Super Eagles At AFCON
Published: June 20, 2019
Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi isn't just one of the best midfielders in Africa but one of the best tacklers in the world.His records with Leicester City is a confirmation that the 22-year-old defensive midfielder is more than being Kante's replacement at the King Power Stadium.Instead, the former Genk youngster...
Rohr On Super Eagles AFCON Chances : 'Everyone In Nigeria Is Waiting For The Trophy'
Published: June 19, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has stated that fans expect the Super Eagles to win their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Egypt. Nigeria are making their return to the Africa Cup of Nations having failed to qualify for the previous two editions held in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Rohr has taken a young squad to this summ...
Rohr Reveals The identity Of The Good Player Super Eagles Will Miss At AFCON
Published: June 19, 2019
Benfica defender Tyronne Ebuehi was unfortunate not to be included on the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations roster after failing to fully recover from a cruciate ligament injury he suffered in pre-season. Two other World Cuppers in the shape of Eddy Onazi and Joel Obi have had their own injury problems but manager ...
Iwobi Discusses That Sensational Goal Against Chelsea In Europa League Final
Published: June 19, 2019
Nigeria had to wait for 64 years before one of their players was able to score in the final of a European club competition but it was worth the wait as Alex Iwobi's goal for Arsenal in their 4-1 loss to Chelsea was the pick of the goals in last month's Europa League final in Azerbaijan. With Arsenal trailing 3-0, th...
Top Six Players Who Would Surely Get Their Chances With The Super Eagles After AFCON
Published: June 19, 2019
The buzz of the moment in Africa is undoubtedly the upcoming 2019 African Cup of Nations, even with some countries in the continent participating in the ongoing FIFA Women's World Cup - of course the thrill of watching the women national teams strut their stuff peters out within with each exiting African nation.Attenti...
The Four Key Players In Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations Squad
Published: June 19, 2019
Super Eagles of Nigeria are tipped as one of this year's AFCON favorites based on the quality of players in the team.There are many in-form players in Rohr's team who can comfortably get the job done in Egypt but there are only few special players whose absence will affect Nigeria's chances of lifting the trophy.Here i...
Leon Balogun Or Omeruo? Troost-Ekong Quizzed On His Best Defensive Partner
Published: June 18, 2019
Super Eagles central defender William Troost Ekong has stated that he has no choice regarding who he partners at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.The Udinese star has often been paired with Brighton & Hove player Leon Balogun but the latter had limited playing time for the English Premier League side in the 2018...
Super Eagles Hit By Sickness Bug; Hold First Training Session In Alexandria 1700 Hours
Published: June 18, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of several key players ahead of the Super Eagles Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday, June 22. Nigeria's preparations have suffered a blow with several players, including Ahmed Musa, Abdullahi Shehu, Henry Ony...