Wydad Star Chisom On Rumored Call-Up : There's No Nigerian GK Playing In Morocco
Published: November 08, 2017
Wydad Casablanca striker Chisom Chikatara has reacted to rumours suggesting that an 'unnamed' Moroccan-based goalkeeper has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Algeria.The former Abia Warriors sensation has quickly dismissed the bogus report, saying that there a...
Rohr : We Want To See What Super Eagles Can Do Against Messi, Argentina
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr believes the national team's friendly against Argentina on November 14 in Krasnodar will test his team's true qualities ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and has hinted that a number of fringe players will get some minutes against the South American powerhouse.Rohr thinks Barcelona superstar L...
Breaking : GK Daniel Akpeyi Set For Super Eagles Workout, Arrives In Rabat
Published: November 08, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has joined up with the Super Eagles at their get-together in Rabat, the Moroccan capital.The former Warri Wolves star is expected to take part in the Super Eagles third training session this afternoon, starting from 1530 hours local time, havin...
Mikel Agu Pulls Out Of Nigeria Squad For Algeria, Argentina Matches
Published: November 08, 2017
Gernot Rohr's preparations for the upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina have suffered a blow with news that Porto loanee Mikel Agu has withdrawn from the squad due to injury.The Nigeria Football Federation reported via official sources on Wednesday afternoon that the central midfielder has pulled out of the squ...
Didier Drogba Lined Up To Replace Michael Emenalo At Chelsea
Published: November 08, 2017
Chelsea are considering the possibility of bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge as replacement for former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo, who has resigned his appointment as Technical Director of the Premier League champion, as per reports.The Telegraph is reporting that Emenalo’s departure could als...
Rohr Begins Observing Akpeyi Wednesday Evening, GK Finally Departs Lagos
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will begin monitoring Daniel Akpeyi on Wednesday evening after the Chippa United goalkeeper finally overcame the challenges of catching a flight to the Moroccan capital.Akpeyi had been in the nation's commercial capital, Lagos, since Monday night, and was booked to travel to Rabat at 04...
Omeruo Opens Up: My Situation At Chelsea Denied Me Super Eagles Chance
Published: November 08, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that his situation at Chelsea had denied him the opportunity of representing the Super Eagles.The central defender, who joined Kasimpasa on loan few days before the end of the summer transfer window, has not played a competitive game for the national team since November 2016.Omeruo was left ...
Only One Eagle Expected As Mikel, Uzoho Report For International Duty
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has reported for international duty ahead of the national team's upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina.Scorenigeria.com.ng has also informed that the young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho showed up at the Golden Tulip Hotel Farah Rabat on Tuesday evening.Thus,...
Super Eagles Hold First Training Session, Mikel & Uzoho Not In Camp 2100 Hours
Published: November 07, 2017
The Super Eagles held their first training on Tuesday ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine.The squad performed exercises and tactical tests under the guidance of manager Gernot Rohr, then a mini-game was held with the twenty players in camp taking part.The Super Eagles roster is not yet ...
Super Eagles Hopeful Francis Uzoho Reveals His Idol Is David de Gea
Published: November 07, 2017
Young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has revealed that Spanish-born Manchester United star David de Gea is his idol.Born November 7, 1990, de Gea is celebrating his twenty seventh birthday today and Uzoho has wished him a happy birthday, saying he wants to follow in his footsteps.''Happy birthday my i...
Daniel Akpeyi Stranded In Lagos, To Join Up With Super Eagles Wednesday
Published: November 07, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi will no longer join the Super Eagles at their training camp in the Moroccan capital on Tuesday due to a flight hitch.Akpeyi was present at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos early this morning but was informed by Royal Air Maro...
Chelsea Confirm Tammy Abraham Has Chosen England Ahead Of Nigeria
Published: November 07, 2017
Chelsea have confirmed that Tammy Abraham has chosen to play for his country of birth, England, despite being approached by the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation.Having netted five goals for Swansea City, where he is on loan until the end of the season, manager Gareth Southgate handed Abraham a maiden call-...
(Photo Confirmation) Ola Aina, Iwobi Set For First Training Session, Shehu In Camp
Published: November 07, 2017
The Nigerian national team are preparing for their first training session on Moroccan soil on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com understands.Arsenal striker Alex Iwobi has published via the social networks the first photograph of former England U19 international Ola Aina in Rabat, and the picture has also confirmed ...
BBC African Footballer Award Returns For 2017, Amuneke Special Guest
Published: November 07, 2017
Every year, the BBC celebrates Africa’s finest footballers with a prestigious award, voted for by football fans across the globe.  Former winners of the BBC African Football of the Year include African football royalty – Didier Drogba, Jay-Jay Okocha, Yaya Toure and George Weah - to name just a few. But, who will...
Algeria Star : Nigeria Not Coming As Tourists, We Won't Take Game Lightly
Published: November 07, 2017
Nimes defender Liassine Bentaïba Cadamuro has opined that the Super Eagles will be competitive when they face the Algerian National Team on Friday, even though they have already qualified for the World Cup.Desert Foxes coach Rabah Madjer has summoned Cadamuro for the upcoming games against Nigeria and Central African ...