Poland Captain Lewandowski : It Was Not A Penalty, Referee Told Me Why He Blew
Published: March 24, 2018
Poland captain Robert Lewandowski has suggested that the referee made a mistake by awarding a penalty to Nigeria in the 61st minute of the international friendly between the two countries on Friday, March 23.The Bayern Munich striker agreed with Rohr, saying the Nigerian team did not create too many chances to score.''...
Rohr: Uzoho Did Well On His Full Debut, We Won Without Our Captain Mikel
Published: March 24, 2018
Speaking to reporters post-match after Nigeria's 1-0 win over Poland, manager Gernot Rohr has said that the match was not a 'friendly game' as both teams wanted to win, and pointed out there were several tackles flying in in the course of the game.The German was delighted that the Super Eagles were able to win for the ...
Victor Moses : Referee Michael Oliver Was Right To Award A Penalty, I Was Fouled
Published: March 24, 2018
Nigeria's winner against Poland came as a result of Victor Moses converting a penalty kick in the 61st minute of the international friendly staged at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław.The Chelsea right wing-back has insisted that referee Michael Oliver made the right call even though television replays suggested that h...
Moses Is Nigeria's Talisman : Five Things We Noticed From Super Eagles Impressive Win Over Poland
Published: March 24, 2018
The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated hosts Poland 1-0 in Friday night's international friendly in Wroclaw and there were five learnt from that game.Izuchukwu Okosi here pinpoints five observations from the performance of the Eagles.1. Eagles Defence Play A 'High line'A couple of times the Nigerian defence were caught o...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Poland : Victor Moses, Uzoho, Balogun, Ekong The Standouts
Published: March 23, 2018
A penalty goal from Victor Moses was just enough for the Super Eagles to see off Poland in their friendly encounter at the Stadion Mjejski in Wraclow on Friday evening. But how did every one of the Eagles fare?GoalkeeperFrancis Uzoho: Made a hoax of a cross which nearly allowed Krychowiak to prod over the line but for ...
Magnificent Victor Moses Nets Winner As Nigeria Beat Poland In Pre-World Cup Friendly
Published: March 23, 2018
Nigeria edged Poland 1-0 as Victor Moses' spot kick settled Friday's friendly between two sides who are in the train to the 2018 FIFA World Cup.Moses' second-half penalty arrived after a barrage of attempts on goal by the Poles at the Stadion Miejski Wroclaw.The Super Eagles found attacking opportunities few and far be...
Half-Time Report: Poland, Nigeria Cancel Each Other Out
Published: March 23, 2018
Poland have been held to a 0-0 half-time draw by Nigeria in their international friendly match at the Stadion Miejski Wroclaw tonight.It was the European nation who managed to fashion the game's first attempt,as Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski struck the cross bar with Francis Uzoho well beaten.Gernot Rohr's s...
Super Eagles Coach : Why Joel Obi Is Starting Ahead Of Eddy Onazi
Published: March 23, 2018
Home-based Super Eagles coach Salisu Yusuf has explained why Torino midfielder Joel Obi was picked ahead of Eddy Onazi for tonight's friendly between Poland and Nigeria at the Municipal Stadium in Wrocław.Yusuf pointed out that Obi making the starting line-up had little or nothing to do with his performance in trainin...
Victor Moses, Iwobi, Obi, Idowu Start In 4-4-1-1 Formation As Nigeria Announce Starting XI
Published: March 23, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has made five changes to the side that thrashed Argentina 4-2 in their last game of 2017 for tonight's friendly against Poland at the National Stadium.The German had already confirmed that Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will start in goal ahead of Enyimba's Ikechukwu Eze...
Moment Of Truth For Onazi & Joel Obi 1830 Hours, Full Schedule Of Eagles Activities Friday
Published: March 23, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Trabzonspor midfielder Eddy Onazi and Torino star Joel Obi will discover who will partner Wilfred Ndidi in defensive midfield at 1830 hours, less than three hours before the players step out onto the pitch for the friendly against Poland.Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has called fo...
Dad Reveals Chelsea Defender Tomori Will Represent Nigeria Soon
Published: March 23, 2018
Osun State Deputy Governor, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori, has revealed that her nephew Fikayo Tomori is set to commit his international future at senior level to Nigeria.Born in Calgary, Canada twenty years ago to Nigerian parents, the Chelsea defender can also suit up for the Super Eagles as well as the Canadian national tea...
Ekong To Captain Nigeria If Onazi Is Omitted From Starting XI, Rohr To Make Late Decision
Published: March 23, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Bursaspor central defender William Troost-Ekong has been appointed to captain the Super Eagles in their friendly against Poland on Friday night, only in the event that Eddy Onazi is omitted from the starting line-up.Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has kept everyone guessing on who...
Five Things To Watch Out For In Super Eagles Friendly Against Poland
Published: March 23, 2018
The international friendly between Poland and Nigeria holds tonight at the 43,000 capacity Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw.Allnigeriasoccer.com's Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the things to watch out for.1. Rohr's Goalkeeper ChoicesChippa United goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi will miss tonight's game against the Polish due to...
Rohr Names One Player Who Will Definitely Start Against Poland
Published: March 23, 2018
Media officer of the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, Toyin Ibitoye on Friday morning revealed that Deportivo La Coruna young goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will start tonight's game against Poland ahead of Enyimba of Aba's Ikechukwu Ezenwa.Former Golden Eaglets reserve keeper Uzoho was in action in Nigeria's 4-2 win ov...
Rohr: Lewandowski Will Be A Marked Man, He Scored 16 Of Poland's 28 Goals WCQ
Published: March 23, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr says the defenders will pay close attention to the prolific Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski with a view to stopping him from scoring in tonight's friendly at the Municipal Stadium.The Bayern Munich and Poland number nine scored more than any other player during the 2018 World Cup...