2019 WWC : Chelsea's Norway Star Thorisdottir Predicts Difficult Clash Against Physical Nigeria
Published: June 08, 2019
Nigeria's quest to qualify for the knockout rounds of the Women's World Cup for the second time begins on Saturday with the African champions taking on Scandinavian giants Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims. The Norwegian team is filled with stars such as Maria Thorisdottir and Maren Mjelde who are both on t...
Mikel, Iwobi, Aina, Omeruo Start As Rohr Names Starting Line-up Vs Zimbabwe
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has named his starting line-up for the pre-Africa Cup of Nations friendly against Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Saturday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.With uncertainty over the fitness of Katsina United's Ikechukwu Ezenwa, South African-based Daniel Akpeyi has been sel...
Confirmed : Former Golden Eaglets Star Released By Leicester City
Published: June 08, 2019
Nigeria U17 World Cup-winning midfielder Habib Makanjuola has been released by former Premier League champions Leicester City. The Premier League have confirmed that nine players on the books of The Foxes, including Makanjuola, have not been retained for the 2019-2020 season. The 20-year-old is departing the King...
Ighalo, Ezenwa Undergo Special Gym Session On Saturday Ahead Of Friendly Vs Zimbabwe
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo and goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa underwent special gym sessions at the Golden Tulip Hotel Asaba on Saturday afternoon, reports allnigeriasoccer.com. The two players were the only Eagles stars that were seen heading for the exercises around 12.45 pm and completed it within 20 minutes wi...
Rohr On Why German-Born GK Was Not Invited To Eagles; Akpeyi, Uzoho & Ezenwa Solidarity
Published: June 08, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that Fortuna Düsseldorf netminder Maduka Okoye would have been invited to the national team if not for injury. The Super Eagles goalkeeping position has been an area of debate and concern following the retirement of Carl Ikeme due to health related issues and the problem...
Norway vs Nigeria : Chelsea Defender Mjelde And Barcelona Striker Oshoala Among The Four Players To Watch Out For
Published: June 08, 2019
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will begin their World Cup campaign when they tackle The Grasshoppers of Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Saturday evening.Much has been said about the upcoming fixture and both sides will hope to start the tournament with an impressive victory.Thomas Dennerby's side consists of some ...
Ahmed Musa On Why Super Eagles Can Go All The Way, Defends Move To Al-Nassr
Published: June 07, 2019
Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa believes that the Super Eagles can go far at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations because of the quality strikers in their ranks. The Super Eagles players are often praised or are criticized by the fans on social media depending on their performance, and Musa says he pays litt...
2019 WWC: Nigeria Coach, Captain List The Best Qualities Of Oshoala Ahead Of Opener Vs Norway
Published: June 07, 2019
Nigeria coach Thomas Dennerby and captain Desire Oparanozie attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of their World Cup opener against Norway at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims on Saturday evening. The Swedish football tactician and striker were full of praise for Oshoala and they are convinced that ...
Nigeria vs Zimbabwe : Super Eagles Probable Starting Line-up
Published: June 07, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play host to Zimbabwe at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Saturday and Gernot Rohr is expected to keep a close eye on some players whose spots aren't guaranteed.The friendly match is obviously organized by NFF to help the gaffer prepare for the upcoming AFCON tournament in Egypt bu...
New Manchester United Signing Of Nigerian Descent Must Follow Rashford's Footsteps
Published: June 07, 2019
Ajax Amsterdam sensation Dillon Hoogewerf has announced that his summer transfer to Manchester United is in the bag. The versatile striker can operate from either flanks, and he can equally feature at the middle of the pitch.The Nigeria-eligible striker is also a proven goalscorer having found the back of the net on ...
'I've Been With The National Teams For Over 15 Years, I Needed Rest' - Mikel Sheds Light On Absence From Super Eagles
Published: June 07, 2019
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has shed more light on why he has not played for the Super Eagles since the end of the 2018 World Cup, specifically June 26, 2018 when they were beaten 2-1 by Argentina. For over fifteen years, Mikel has been part of the Nigeria national team set up, first playing for the U17...
Super Eagles 3-5-2 Formation : Rohr Planning To Deploy Kalu, Simon As Wing-Backs In 2019 AFCON
Published: June 07, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has hinted that Levante's Moses Simon and Bordeaux's Samuel Kalu will be deployed as left and right wing-backs respectively at the Africa Cup of Nations, if he goes with a 3-5-2 formation. Simon was regularly deployed as a wing-back last season by Levante coach Paco López and Kalu w...
How Pledging Allegiance To Nigeria Over England Will Help Olowu Gain Prominence At Arsenal
Published: June 07, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com exclusively revealed last week that Arsenal's Hale End Academy product Joseph Olowu has decided to commit his future to the Super Eagles of Nigeria after meeting with representatives of the Nigerian Federation in Poland.The young defender met with Flying Eagles manager Paul Aigbogun and he's expect...
'Kelechi Iheanacho Has Changed' - Rohr Reveals Leicester Man Has Turned Over A New Leaf
Published: June 06, 2019
Leicester City star Kelechi Iheanacho was harshly criticized by Gernot Rohr in March following his snub for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and international friendly with Egypt. Rohr had questioned Iheanacho's professionalism and commitment to the national team cause, but the German is thinki...
Rohr On Ekong's Late Arrival, Axing Two Players From Super Eagles Squad
Published: June 06, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong reported late for international duty due to club commitments. The 25 players named to the provisional roster were instructed to join the team in Asaba on Sunday, June 2 ahead of their first training session the following day, but Ekong was th...