Rohr Compares Super Eagles Class Of 1998 & 2018 : Okocha, Kanu, Amokachi Better
Published: May 05, 2018
Gernot Rohr has admitted that Nigeria's squad for the 1998 World Cup that contained the likes of Austin Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, Daniel Amokachi and Victor Ikpeba are better than the current squad that will participate in Russia 2018.Rohr said the new set of Super Eagles are packed full of young talents such as Ola Aina, ...
Rohr Takes Subtle Dig At Oliseh : No One Has The Right To Write Off Argentina
Published: May 05, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has insisted that Argentina are one of the favourites to win the 2018 Fifa World Cup, adding that they should not be written off by pundits.It would be recalled that former Nigeria manager Sunday Oliseh recently opined that The Albiceleste will not be one of the four semifinalists in Rus...
Rohr: Obi Mikel Is Nigeria's Luka Modric, No Problem He Plays In China
Published: May 05, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has spoken about the importance of Tianjin Teda midfielder John Obi Mikel to the national team ahead of the 2018 World Cup.The Chinese Super League may not be one of the most competitive leagues in the world but the German tactician has pointed out that his captain will be match fit headi...
Nigerian Right-Back To Miss Hull City's Final Game Of The Season
Published: May 05, 2018
Nigeria Football Federation target Moses Odubajo is unlikely to feature for Hull City in their final game of the season, manager Nigel Adkins hinted at Friday's press conference ahead of the trip to Brentford.28th May, 2018 will make it two years the former Dream Team VI invitee last played a competitive match for the ...
Fifa Asks Nigeria Fans To Choose 2018 World Cup Team Bus Slogan
Published: May 04, 2018
On Friday afternoon, Fifa asked Super Eagles fans to choose the slogan that will be emblazoned on their bus during the 2018 World Cup.Three slogans were shortlisted for each of the 32 participating nations – all submitted by a FIFA.com reader in the Be There with Hyundai Contest, and a Twitter poll will decide the wi...
Leicester City Latest Update On Ndidi's Injury Shed No Light On World Cup Hopes
Published: May 04, 2018
Leicester City have provided an update on the fitness of their players before they take to the pitch for Saturday’s Premier League clash with West Ham United.The Foxes manager Claude Puel was very cautious when he briefed reporters as he did not shed any light on the hamstring injury suffered by Wilfred Ndidi and did...
Good News For Argentina, Bad News For Eagles As Man City Confirm Striker Will Be Fit For World Cup
Published: May 04, 2018
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Sergio Aguero will be in tip-top condition before the start of the 2018 World Cup.The Argentina international, a sure candidate to make his country's World Cup roster, has not played for the Premier League champions since their loss to Liverpool in the Champions Le...
Nigeria's Record Appearance Holder At World Cup Backing Eagles To Beat Argentina
Published: May 04, 2018
Former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo has thrown his weight behind the national team, urging them to take the game as they come and put up a good fight against their Group D opponents.Yobo is the Super Eagles all-time record appearance holder at the World Cup, playing ten matches at the 2002, 2010 and 2014 tourname...
Pinnick Proved Right As Leon Balogun Posts Positive Update On Rib Injury
Published: May 04, 2018
Leon Balogun has posted a positive update on his injury after undergoing individual training at his German club Mainz ahead of their Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, May 5.Earlier this week, Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick revealed that he has received assurances from Super Eagl...
Visa Hitch Stops Nigeria GK Coach From Training Akpeyi In South Africa
Published: May 04, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Alloy Agu is still in Nigeria contrary to reports in the local press that he is already on his way to South Africa, where he will train Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi ahead of the 2018 World Cup.The Super Eagles goalkeeper coach did not travel to South Africa as a resu...
Ex-Nigeria & Iceland Boss Lagerback Sends Message To Eagles : Prepare Well For World Cup
Published: May 03, 2018
Former Super Eagles gaffer, Lars Lagerback has sent his goodwill message to African giants ahead of the World Cup tournament, expressing how fondly he holds the memories he had during his time with the team while also charging them to prepare well for a very good outing in Russia.The 69-year old who is currently in cha...
Gernot Rohr Receives Devastating News From His Homeland On Leon Balogun
Published: May 03, 2018
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has received devastating news from his homeland on Super Eagles defender Leon Balogun, less than 12 days before he must inform Nigerians about his 35-man provisional roster for the 2018 World Cup.Ahead of this weekend's trip to Borussia Dortmund, Mainz have informed through official sour...
Flo Balogun Headlines Six Players Of Nigerian Descent In England Squad For U17 Euros
Published: May 03, 2018
England U17 head coach Steve Cooper has announced his eagerly anticipated roster for the upcoming UEFA European U17 Championship which will hold in England 4-20 May and there are a few surprises no one saw coming.Six players of Nigerian descent, including the very talented Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, are part of t...
Ndidi Speaks Of His Pride After Winning Leicester City YPOTY
Published: May 03, 2018
Nigeria national-teamer Wilfred Ndidi has spoken of his pride after winning Leicester City's Young Player of the Season for the second year in a row at Tuesday evening's end of season awards.The 21-year-old is the club's top man in tackles, passes and touches after game week 36 in the English Premier League and he has ...
Iwobi On Training With World-Class Stars Ozil, Mkhitaryan : I Know What To Expect At World Cup
Published: May 03, 2018
Nigeria international Alex Iwobi believes that training with world class players at Arsenal will equip him to have a good World Cup performance for the Super Eagles in Russia this summer.Iwobi who is expected to play some part in tonight's Europa League semifinals second leg match against Atletico Madrid at the Wanda M...