Mikel Reveals The Advice He Would Give History-Making Uzoho During Eagles World Cup Opener
Published: June 16, 2018
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has revealed that he would be advising the young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper during Nigeria's World Cup opener against Croatia this evening. Aged 19 years 7 months and 19 days, Uzoho is poised to enter into the history books as the youngest ever Nigerian goalkeeper to ...
Obi Mikel Mentions Similarities Between Nigeria And Croatia Team
Published: June 16, 2018
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel was evasive when he was asked questions about the Croatian National Team and their players at Friday's pre-match press conference. However, the former Chelsea midfielder replied to a question from a journalist working for Croatia National Television about his experience playing w...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Confirms One Player Who Will Definitely Play Against Croatia
Published: June 15, 2018
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has confirmed that Ahmed Musa will get playing time in Saturday evening's World Cup opener against Croatia, but he is not sure if the Leicester City striker would be named in the starting lineup. Apart from Musa, who is a popular figure in Russia having had two different spells with ...
Eagles Final Training : Rohr To Repeat Team A Starting XI Vs Croatia, Balogun Trains Fully, Omeruo Standby
Published: June 15, 2018
The Super Eagles have completed their final training session ahead of their eagerly anticipated 2018 World Cup match against Croatia at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday evening. The Nigeria squad trained behind closed doors though the first fifteen minutes was open to the fans and media. Allnigeriasoccer.com ...
Leon Balogun To Undergo Late Fitness Test On Saturday Ahead Of Croatia Match
Published: June 15, 2018
Brighton & Hove new signing Leon Balogun will undergo a late fitness test to determine his availability for Saturday evening's World Cup opener against Croatia. The central defender did not take part in the team's final workout in Essentuki on Thursday morning before the trip to Kaliningrad, but manager Gernot Rohr ...
Ex-Nigeria Coach Siasia Points Out Egypt Weaknesses In Loss To Uruguay
Published: June 15, 2018
Former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia has pointed out Egypt weaknesses in the wake of their 1-0 loss to two-time world champions Uruguay on Friday afternoon in both countries World Cup opener at Ekaterinburg Arena. The game was goalless until the 90th minute when Atlético Madrid defender José Giménez scored with a h...
England GK Butland Tips Luka Modric To Be The key Player For Croatia Vs Nigeria
Published: June 15, 2018
England international goalkeeper Jack Butland is tipping Real Madrid star Luka Modrić to be the key player for Croatia in tomorrow's World Cup opener against Nigeria at Kaliningrad Stadium. The Stoke City netminder watched from the bench as the Three Lions grinded out a 2-1 win over the Super Eagles at Wembley on J...
England Star Vardy Warns Croatia : Be Careful Of Nigeria, It Won't Be Easy
Published: June 15, 2018
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has advised the Croatia National Team stars to be wary of the Super Eagles when they face off in their World Cup opener on Saturday. The England number eleven was a non-playing substitute as the Three Lions struggled to beat the three-time African champions 2-1 in a pre-World Cup f...
Mikel, Ekong, Shehu Won't Be Happy With Fifa's Decision To Appoint Controversial Brazilian Ref
Published: June 15, 2018
Fifa has appointed Brazilian official Sandro Ricci as referee for Nigeria's World Cup opener against Croatia at the Kaliningrad Stadium on Saturday evening. The 43-year-old will be assisted by compatriots Emerson de Carvalho (Assistant Referee 1) and Marcelo Van Gasse (Assistant Referee 2), while Spaniards Antonio M...
Five Bold Predictions Ahead of Nigeria's World Cup Opener Vs Croatia
Published: June 15, 2018
The wait is almost over. Nigeria and their Group D counterparts, Croatia meet at the Kaliningrad Stadium tomorrow for their opening game of the mundial.No one will begrudge the patience we have all exercised after all, it is not often one watch a quadrennial event. Perhaps, Gernot Rohr's men will do well to take a cue...
Super Eagles Captain Mikel: Croatia Team Full Of Big Players, It'll Be A Tough Match
Published: June 15, 2018
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel is aware that they are going to face very difficult opponents in their World Cup opener on Saturday, pointing out that the Croatia squad is full of stars. The former Chelsea midfielder revealed that the most tactical team will emerge victorious and has stressed the importance of ...
Victor Moses In Love With Kaliningrad Hotel, Eagles Out To Extend 24-Year Record Vs Croatia
Published: June 15, 2018
Chelsea star Victor Moses has expressed his satisfaction with the Mercure Hotel in Kaliningrad, where the Super Eagles will stay for the next two days, ahead of their World Cup opener against Croatia. The Mercure Hotel is located at Ozernyy Pr-Zd., Kaliningrad, Kaliningradskaya oblast' and overlooks a big lake to g...
Super Eagles Fans Fear The Worst After Injured Balogun Misses Training Pre-Croatia
Published: June 15, 2018
Leon Balogun has left Nigerian fans fearing the worst after he pulled up with an injury with just two days before the national team play their first Russia 2018 World Cup game.It has been earlier reported that the defender is sidelined with an injury and did not take part in the team's workout on Thursday morning befor...
Nigeria Legend Okocha Blasts Saudi Arabia For Woeful Defending In 5-0 Loss To Russia
Published: June 14, 2018
1994, 1998 and 2002 World Cup star, Austin Okocha, didn't hold back in his criticism of the Saudi Arabia team in the wake of their 5-0 loss to hosts Russia in the opening game of the 2018 World Cup. Two goals from Denis Cheryshev, one each by Yuri Gazinskiy, Artem Dzyuba and Aleksandr Golovin gave the Russians the w...
Croatia Coach : Nigeria Are Optimistic Because They Have Chelsea, Arsenal, Leicester Players
Published: June 14, 2018
The Croatia National Team have arrived in Kaliningrad ahead of their World Cup opener against Nigeria on Saturday. The Croatian players and officials, who will be accommodated at the Radisson Hotel during their stay in Kaliningrad, were welcomed to the city by their fans and journalists. Manager Zlatko Dalić as...