Samuel Kalu Reveals The Super Eagles Player He Gets Along With The Most, Flattered To Be Invited By Rohr
Published: February 05, 2019
Bordeaux number ten Samuel Kalu has revealed that the player that he gets along with the most in the Super Eagles setup is Arsenal star Alex Iwobi. The versatile winger has admitted that he was flattered to be handed a call-up to the national team after the 2018 World Cup after he was snubbed during his time in Belg...
U20 AFCON : Victor Ikpeba Tasks Flying Eagles On South Africa Clash
Published: February 05, 2019
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of the Year winner Victor Ikpeba has urged the Nigerian U-20 national team to win their two remaining group games in the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.Paul Aigbogun's team defeated Burundi 2-0 on Saturday to top Group A after hosts South Africa and Niger played o...
'We Are Here To Qualify For The World Cup' - Nigeria U20 Coach Ahead Of Showdown Vs RSA
Published: February 04, 2019
The Flying Eagles kicked off their AFCON campaign in Niger on a winning note following their 2-0 victory over Burundi in Niamey on Saturday and will meet eternal rivals, South Africa tomorrow for their second Group A game.Nigeria will qualify for the knockout phase if they find a way of beating the Amajita starlets tom...
'He's Got The Quality You Need' - Mikel Receives High Praise From Boro Boss Again
Published: February 04, 2019
Middlesbrough coach Tony Pulis has praised Nigeria captain Obi Mikel ahead of his side's trip to Newport County for an FA Cup fourth round replay on Tuesday, February 5. The Chelsea legend has received rave reviews on the back of his performances against Newport County and West Brom in his first two starts despite b...
Mainz Striker Anthony Ujah Reaches Bundesliga Milestone Against FC Augsburg
Published: February 04, 2019
Super Eagles striker Anthony Ujah celebrated a milestone despite Mainz losing 3-0 to Augsburg on game week 20 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, February 3. The Mainz number 20 played his 100th game in the Bundesliga after coming off the bench to replace Mateta in the 58th minute. Ujah made his first Bundesliga appear...
The Three Dual-Eligible Players Rohr Should Consider For Super Eagles Games In March
Published: February 04, 2019
The Football League season has provided both pundits, fans, managers and journalists with a lot of of thrills as well as subplots to build on, with the objects of attraction from different leagues doing all their bests to prove they are worth their weight in gold.On a Nigerian perspective, the Super Eagles who are taki...
Victor Moses, Obi Mikel, Francis Uzoho Headline Nigerian Team Of The Week
Published: February 04, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com rounds up the best performers from the past week in its TOTW, thus..GoalkeeperFrancis Uzoho (Anorthosis Famagusta): The Deportivo La Coruna loanee was impressive between the sticks as the Larnaca based outfit beat Apollon 1-0 in a Cypriot First Division game.DefendersMichael Ihiekwe (Rotherham): Th...
Deportivo de La Coruna Loanee Uzoho Makes Three Crucial Saves In 90th Minute On Anorthosis Debut
Published: February 03, 2019
Francis Uzoho was impressive on his debut as Anorthosis registered a 1-0 win against Apollon in the Cypriot First Division on Saturday evening. The Nigeria international has been loaned out to the Larnaca based outfit for the remainder of the season after Elche bolstered their ranks with the capture of édgar Badía...
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...