Roma Nigerian Right Back Nura In Line To Face Chelsea In Champions League
Published: September 05, 2017
AS Roma manager Eusebio Di Francesco has included the promising Nigerian right back Nura Abdullahi in his 23-man Champions League squad-list submitted to UEFA following the conclusion of the summer transfer window.The Football College Abuja product has yet to make his debut for the Italian club but was an unused substi...
Ola Aina Nominated For Hull City Player Of The Month Award
Published: September 05, 2017
Super Eagles invitee Ola Aina is in the running to be named Hull City's Player of the Month for August 2017.The Chelsea loanee has been nominated for the accolade along with Polish winger Kamil Grosicki, striker Jarrod Bowen and Chelsea product Michael Hector.Last month, Aina started and completed every single game con...
Outstanding Super Eagles Defender Leon Balogun Says Thank You To Nigerians
Published: September 05, 2017
Super Eagles central defender Leon Balogun has taken to the social media to show his gratitude to soccer fans who kept on encouraging him during the double header with Cameroon.The FSV Mainz no-nonsense defender was tigerish at the back as the Super Eagles picked four points against Indomitable Lions in the 2018 FIFA W...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr : We Have One Foot In Russia
Published: September 05, 2017
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr says he is happy with the performance of his squad after they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Cameroon on Monday night.The Super Eagles claimed one point against the Indomitable Lions in their 2018 Group B FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde.The former Niger Republic gaffer said he's delighted th...
Moses Simon Reveals The Special Person He Dedicated Goal To
Published: September 05, 2017
KAA Gent star Moses Simon has taken to social media to reveal the special person he dedicated his 30th minute strike in the World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon to. Simon said the spirit of the team against the African champions was outstanding and was delighted to net his second goal in the World Cup qualifiers, includ...
NFF Supremo : Everyone Called It The Group of Death, But We Are Alive
Published: September 05, 2017
NFF President Amaju Pinnick expressed confidence that the Eagles would wrap up the World Cup ticket when they host Zambia in Uyo next month.A 75th minute equaliser by Cameroon Vincent Aboubacar denied Nigeria from collecting three points from their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde, as the riveting game on Monda...
Super Eagles Report Cards Vs Cameroon : Moses Stars, Ezenwa Commanding, Balogun Versatile
Published: September 04, 2017
A 75th minute equaliser by Cameroon Vincent Aboubacar denied Nigeria from collecting three points from their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Yaounde, as the riveting game on Monday night ended in a 1-1 draw.Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on how the Super Eagles fared in the pulsating encounter.The StartersIkechukw...
Moses Simon On Target As Nigeria Are Held By Cameroon In WCQ
Published: September 04, 2017
A Vincent Aboubacar penalty 15 minutes from time saved Cameroon's blushes as they came from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Nigeria.The match was a pulsating affair for the 2018 FIFA World qualification at the Stade Omnisports Ahmadou Ahidjo on Monday.Despite the draw, Nigeria are on course for a sixth World Cup a...
Half-Time Report Cameroon 0 Nigeria 1 : Simon Scores, Moses Skillful , Ighalo Assists
Published: September 04, 2017
Nigeria are on course to take a big step towards qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after Moses Simon put the Super Eagles ahead 1-0 against Cameroon in Yaounde.The KAA Gent forward was on-hand to beat Fabrice Ondoa from close range after Odion Jude Ighalo made a good run from the right.However, the Cameroonians...
Rohr Names Starting XI : Moses, Ndidi, Mikel Start, Ola Aina & Iheanacho On The Bench
Published: September 04, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made no changes to his starting line-up for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon.Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo passed a late fitness test and has retained his spot in the starting eleven.Chelsea loanee Ola Aina is in line for his first senior internati...
Exclusive: Ighalo Passes Fitness Test, Named In Starting XI Against Cameroon
Published: September 04, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Watford star Odion Ighalo has been named in the starting eleven for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in Yaounde.Nigeria medics and manager Gernot Rohr had been sweating on the fitness of Ighalo after he picked up a minor hamstring injury in Uyo th...
Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Balogun Named In CAF Starting XI For Match Day Three
Published: September 04, 2017
The performances of three Nigerian stars in the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium last Friday have not gone unnoticed, with Confederation of African Football naming the trio in its Dream Team for match day three.In a 3-5-2 formation, Mainz star Leon Balogun started in th...
Ighalo : Referee Said He Booked Me For Thanking Jesus
Published: September 04, 2017
Odion Ighalo said he was booked by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha in the 30th minute of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon in Uyo because he publicly displayed a religious message on his T-shirt after scoring the opening goal.Fifa bans any unsanctioned political, religious or commercial messages on shirts, an...
Rohr: Ighalo To Undergo Late Fitness Test, Starting XI To Be Named Monday Morning
Published: September 04, 2017
Odion Ighalo will undergo a late fitness on Monday to determine his availability for the World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions, after the former Watford star picked up a minor hamstring injury in the first leg.When asked on the possibility of playing without Ighalo, who limped off in the rout in Uyo last Fr...
Rohr : Cameroon Will Be Out For Revenge, I Trust My Boys
Published: September 04, 2017
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has declared that his wards are focused on the crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroun on Monday night.Nigeria tamed the Indomitable Lions 4-0 in a Group B match last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.The team arrived in a Yaounde on Sunday afternoon ahead of the ...