Rohr & Onazi Should Bury The Hatchet; Mikel's Goal; Success Needs To Score More : 4 Talking Points From Nigeria's Players Performances
Published: October 30, 2018
Nigerian players were in action for their clubs across the world last weekend and as the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa beckons, we take a look at some of the major issues arising from their performances. 1. Mikel's Tianjin Teda Goal, Super Eagles Shut OutJohn Mikel Obi scored his first le...
Netherlands Leading Nigeria In Race For Prolific Ajax Amsterdam Striker, Scores On U16 Debut
Published: October 30, 2018
The Royal Dutch Football Association are leading their Nigerian counterparts in the race for the services of talented Ajax Amsterdam striker Dillon Hoogewerf, having recently promoted him to their U16 team. Previously, the center forward had represented the Netherlands U15 selection, for whom he netted 6 goals in e...
Rohr Runs Out Of Excuses, Admits Mikel Has Taken Sabbatical From International Football
Published: October 30, 2018
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has taken a sabbatical from international football, according to manager Gernot Rohr after omitting the midfielder from the 23 players invited to prosecute next month's games with South Africa and Uganda. The international future of the Chelsea legend has been up in the air after ...
Rohr's Explanation For Dropping Onazi Might Not Convince Super Eagles Fans
Published: October 30, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has sensationally claimed that Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi was omitted from the roster for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa plus the friendly with Uganda because of concerns about his fitness. It would be recalled that the holding midfielder withdrew from ...
Trabzonspor's Onazi Earns Rave Reviews, Aims Dig At Rohr Over Super Eagles Snub
Published: October 30, 2018
Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi was on another level in his team's 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Saturday, earning rave reviews for his performance at the Antalya Stadyumu. Of the 28 players in action, the Nigeria international touched the ball the most, 111 times in total, placing first...
The Meteoric Rise Of Chukwueze: Villarreal Super Kid Receives Eagles Call-Up He Didn't Expect
Published: October 30, 2018
Samuel Chukwueze, 19, is in line to make his international debut for the Super Eagles on November 17. The teenage winger was among the surprise names included on the roster for next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa and international friendly against Uganda. Regarded as one of the most ...
Ikpeba Insists Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel's Experience, Thumbs Up Rohr On Chukwueze's Invitation
Published: October 30, 2018
Former Super Eagles striker and 1997 African Footballer of the Year winner Victor Ikpeba has stated that the Nigerian national side can cope without inspirational captain John Mikel Obi who has surprisingly been omitted from the squad to face South Africa in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on November 16. Ikpeba ...
'They Want To Destroy Nigerian Football' - Former Nigeria Defender Rubbishes Home Based, Foreign Based Quota System
Published: October 29, 2018
Former Super Eagles defender Isaac Semitoje has opined that invitation of players to the national teams, especially the Super Eagles should not be based on the leagues they play in.There have been debates in the Nigeria football fraternity regarding the number of players ought to be involved in national teams' matches ...
Five Things To Note About Super Eagles Roster For South Africa, Uganda Games
Published: October 29, 2018
Gernot Rohr announced a 23-man roster for next month's international matches against South Africa (AFCON qualifier) and Uganda (international friendly) on Monday afternoon. Here are five interesting observations about the squad list : 1) Five players on the roster in the shape of Francis Uzoho, Kelechi Iheanacho,...
Ex-Nigeria Star Sodje : Troost-Ekong, Balogun Not Super Eagles Best Central Defenders, Need Game Time
Published: October 29, 2018
Former Super Eagles defender Sam Sodje believes that the duo of Williams Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun are not Nigeria's best central defensive options but has also backed the pair to continue their impressive performances for Nigeria.The onetime West Brom and Charlton Athletic defender who had four caps for Nigeria ba...
Iwobi, Omeruo, Chukwueze, Iheanacho Heading To South Africa As Rohr Announces AFCONQ Roster; Obi Mikel Omitted
Published: October 29, 2018
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced the players who will be on the plane to Johannesburg for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on November 17. The Nigeria Football Federation also confirmed on Monday afternoon that the Super Eagles will tackle the Cranes of Uganda in an international frien...
Etebo Resumes Full Training Ahead Of Rohr's Squad Announcement But Shehu Still Listed As Out
Published: October 29, 2018
Stoke City star Oghenekaro Etebo is back in contention to be called up to the Nigeria squad for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa on November 17, allnigeriasoccer.com understands. The hardworking midfielder resumed full training with the Potters last week Thursday but the game against ...
Super Eagles Winger Samuel Kalu Catches The Eye Of Chelsea, Newcastle, Everton, Leicester
Published: October 29, 2018
Samuel Kalu put himself in the shop window in Sunday's French Ligue 1 tie between Bordeaux and Nice at Stade Matmut-Atlantique. According to Scouts In Attendance, at least five Premier clubs posted their scouts to run the rule over the top players on both teams including Chelsea, Wolves, Leicester City, Everton and ...
Hoffenheim's Kevin Akpoguma Says He Would CONSIDER Playing For Nigeria If......
Published: October 29, 2018
Hoffenheim central defender Kevin Akpoguma has admitted that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if he is not handed a call-up by Germany's senior coach Joachim Löw in the coming years. For the past four years, the Nigeria Football Federation have been trying to convince Akpoguma to switch allegiance fro...
Super Eagles Stars Ndidi, Ahmed Musa, Iheanacho Pay Tribute To Deceased Leicester City Chairman
Published: October 29, 2018
On Sunday, Leicester City confirmed through their official website the passing of their chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha. A helicopter owned by the Thai billionaire businessman crashed following the Premier League match between the Foxes and West Ham on Saturday evening, and all five people on board the helicopter...