Rohr To Monitor Fitness of Mikel Ahead Of Naming Super Eagles AFCONQ Roster
Published: February 03, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that he will monitor the fitness of Chelsea hero John Obi Mikel ahead of the announcement of his squad list for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and international friendly with Egypt. Mikel terminated his contract with Tianjin Teda in China ...
Flying Eagles Player Ratings: Nazifi The Standout; Alhassan Influential; Ogbu, Abubakar & Michael Promising; Ibrahim Average
Published: February 02, 2019
The Flying Eagles showed they were some class over their Burundian opponents with a 2-0 win to open their 2019 Afcon tournament in Niamey on Saturday.But how did each of them perform?GoalkeeperOlawale Oremade: Had little to do especially in the second period as Burundi offered very little in terms of attacking threats....
U20 AFCON Nigeria 2 Burundi 0 : Nazifi Scores & Assists As Flying Eagles East Past Young Swallows
Published: February 02, 2019
Nigeria began their 2019 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaign on a winning note with a 2-0 win against Burundi.The Flying Eagles coached by Paul Aigbogun had to endure a physical battle at the Stade Seyni Kountche, Niamey.Nazifu Mohammed's clever back heel from the  six yard came off the post in the 36th mi...
EFL : Middlesbrough's Mikel Shines On League Debut; Brights On Target For QPR, Coventry
Published: February 02, 2019
Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel made his full league debut as Middlesbrough came from behind to register a 3-2 victory over fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom at the Hawthorns on Saturday evening. Although Britt Assombalonga was the game-changer thanks to his eight-minute brace after coming off the bench, the Chelse...
Potential Eagles Call Up : Rohr Highlights Five Qualities He's Looking Out For In Nigeria U20s
Published: February 02, 2019
If Rohr's recent statements are anything to go by, the German is planning to promote at least one Flying Eagle player to the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Egypt in March. The former Bayern Munich defender was in Abuja running the rule over potential Super Eagles invitees before the Nigeria U20s...
Nigeria Coach Rohr Hints At Bench Role For Four-Time AFCON Veteran Obi Mikel
Published: February 02, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has stressed that Chelsea legend Obi Mikel is not an automatic choice in his starting line-up if he returns to the national team ahead of this summer's Africa Cup of Nations. The Middlesbrough number 2 went on a self imposed sabbatical after the 2018 World Cup but everything indicate...
Fans Scream As Chelsea Loanee Victor Moses Nets Maiden Goal For Fenerbahce
Published: February 01, 2019
Chelsea loanee Victor Moses opened his goalscoring account for Fenerbahce as they claimed a 2-0 win over Göztepe on game week 20 in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday evening. The former Nigeria international replaced Swansea City loanee Andre Ayew in the 64th minute for his second appearance in the league. Fenerba...
Done Deals : Super Eagles GK Akpeyi Joins Kaizer Chiefs; Newport County Bring In Azeez
Published: January 31, 2019
South African giants Kaizer Chiefs have officially confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi from Chippa United. The Nigeria international has penned a seventeen-month deal that will keep him at Kaizer Chiefs until at least June 30, 2020. Akpeyi left Nigeria to join Chippa United in 2015 after stints wit...
Breaking : Super Eagles GK Akpeyi Flies Into Johannesburg To Discuss Personal Terms With Kaizer Chiefs
Published: January 31, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria international Daniel Akpeyi might bid farewell to Chippa United before the close of the January transfer window in South Africa. The experienced Super Eagles goalkeeper has just landed in Johannesburg to discuss personal terms with Kaizer Chiefs and it is envisaged that...
Done Deal: Super Eagles Defender To Spend Rest Of Season On Loan At K.S.V. Roeselare
Published: January 31, 2019
Belgian First Division B side K.S.V. Roeselare have completed the signing of Nigeria international Kingsley Madu on loan from SV Zulte-Waregem. The left back will wear the jersey of K.S.V. Roeselare for the remainder of the 2018-2019 campaign. Madu has found first-team playing opportunities limited in the last fe...
Super Eagles Star Chinedu Obasi Explains Why He Returned To AIK Again
Published: January 30, 2019
Nigeria international Chinedu Obasi has explained why he penned a deal with Swedish Allsvenskan side AIK for the third time in his career. The 32-year-old striker was on the books of IF Elfsborg for four months in 2018 after an uneventful spell at Bolton Wanderers. ''Yes, of course it was. But when AIK came ......
Ahmed Musa's Deceased Mother To Be Buried In Edo State
Published: January 29, 2019
The mother to Super Eagles assistant captain Ahmed Musa, Mrs Sarah Musa who died after a brief illness in an Abuja hospital last week is expected to be buried in Edo State.A source close to the footballer told allnigeriasoccer.com in Jos, Plateau State, earlier today.Mrs Sarah Musa who was a citizen of Edo was a pillar...
Rotherham's Goal-Of-The-Season Contender Scored By Eagles Star Nominated For EFL GOTW
Published: January 29, 2019
Semi Ajayi's screamer in the 2-1 loss against EFL Championship heavyweights, Leeds is in line to be named the best goal scored in the English Football League last weekend. With barely 28 minutes played at the AESSEALNew York Stadium on Saturday, the ex-Arsenal youth teamer picked up a pass from teammate, Richard Tow...
Rohr Handed Injury Boost Ahead Of Naming AFCONQ Squad As Key Defender Returns After 3 Months Out
Published: January 28, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has been handed a huge injury boost ahead of the announcement of his squad list for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles and high profile friendly with Egypt. Bursaspor right back Abdullahi Shehu returned to action on Saturday, his first game after suffering a thigh mus...
Official : Belgium U19 Star Of Nigerian Descent Extends Genk Contract
Published: January 28, 2019
Belgium U19 international of Nigerian descent Shawn Adewoye has committed his future to Racing Genk by penning a new long-term deal. The Belgian First Division A table toppers announced through their official website on Monday that Adewoye is now contracted to the club until the summer of 2023 after putting pen to p...