Rohr Names The One Super Eagles Player Who Can Make A Difference In World Cup
Published: March 31, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is backing Chelsea dazzler Victor Moses to be Nigeria's star man at the 2018 World Cup, saying he can make a difference during the tournament in Russia.Moses was in scintillating form for Nigeria in the World Cup qualifiers, finishing as their top scorer with three goals, and was arguably...
Belgian-Born Star Who Wants To Play For Super Eagles Is The Deadliest Striker In Holland
Published: March 31, 2018
Belgian-born Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers has been ranked the most efficient striker in the Dutch Eredivisie after 28 matches in the division.As reported by the statistics guru at OPTA, FC Utrecht striker Dessers has the best shot conversion rate this season in the Dutch topflight of all the strikers with five or mo...
Nigerian Football Expert : Brian Idowu, Ola Aina Stand Nowhere Near Echiejile’s Experience
Published: March 30, 2018
The two friendly games played has given room for better assessment and some players will not be part of this journey anymore.I was in London to watch the Super Eagles play against Serbia said Joel Obi is one of them. We also have to rethink Ighalo as the arrowhead.Ighalo for me showed signs of fitness issues and seems ...
Scoop: The Real Reason Etebo Was Dropped For Real Madrid Clash
Published: March 30, 2018
Las Palmas star Oghenekaro Etebo has insisted he was fit enough to face Real Madrid after he was not selected by manager Paco Jémez for tomorrow's clash at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.The attacking midfielder would have been included in Las Palmas match day squad if he had not reported for international duty last week...
Nigerian Exports: Akinde Bags Brace At The Hive After Eagles Visit, Ibehre On Target
Published: March 30, 2018
Catch up on the Nigerian players that scored for their clubs in the EFL League Two on Good Friday.Three Nigerian players Jabo Ibehre, David Amoo and Uche Ikpeazu tasted action for Cambridge United in their 3-1 win over Crawley Town at The Cambs Glass Stadium.The U's led 2-0 at the break thanks to headed goal from Ibehr...
Official: Las Palmas Star Oghenekaro Etebo Out Of Real Madrid Clash
Published: March 30, 2018
Oghenekaro Etebo has not sufficiently recovered from a muscle injury and will play no part in Saturday's La Liga match between Las Palmas and Real Madrid at the Estadio de Gran Canaria.Manager of the Canary Islands based team, Paco Jémez, has omitted the Super Eagles midfielder from the list of eighteen players called...
Super Eagles LB Idowu, Echiejile & Aina : Rohr Says He Is Not Confused
Published: March 30, 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has stressed that he's not confused about his first-choice left-back ahead of the 2018 World Cup.Though the German did not put it down in black and white, Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu appears to be ahead of Elderson Echiejile (Monaco) and Ola Aina (Chelsea) in his pecking order of left...
Super Eagles Move Up Five Spots To 47th In Latest Fifa Rankings, Africa's Top 10 Revealed
Published: March 30, 2018
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles are expected to move up five spots in the next Fifa rankings that will be released by the governing body of association football on Thursday, April 12.Based on the prognosis tools, the Nigerian national team will occupy the 47th position when the ranking is updated...
Done Deal: Nigeria International Striker Gets New Rival At Washington Spirit
Published: March 30, 2018
Nigeria international Francisca Ordega has a new rival at Washington Spirit with the National Women's Soccer League outfit confirming the capture of forward Mallory Eubanks on Thursday, March 29.Eubanks will serve as national team replacement while midfielder Estefania Banini is away with the Argentina Women’s Nation...
Bournemouth Congratulate Highly-Rated Midfielder On Nigeria Debut
Published: March 30, 2018
Premier League side Bournemouth have congratulated their midfielder Nnamdi Ofoborh, who made his debut for the Nigeria setup across all levels on Wednesday as the Flying Eagles were beaten 2-1 by hosts Egypt.The 18-year-old lasted 55 minutes on the pitch in his first game for the African powerhouse. The Cherries were q...
Former Tottenham Coach : Nigeria Not On The Same Level As Argentina, Croatia
Published: March 30, 2018
Former Tottenham Hotspur coach, the legendary Osvaldo Ardiles, has tipped Argentina and Croatia to advance to the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup, saying that the Super Eagles and Iceland are not on the same level as both teams.The 1978 World Cup-winning midfielder argued that Argentina and Croatia have top stars in...
Argentina GK Who Conceded Four Goals : Don't Judge Me Based On Nigeria Game
Published: March 30, 2018
America goalkeeper Agustín Marchesín believes he was unfairly criticized and made a scapegoat for Argentina's 4-2 loss to Nigeria in a pre-World Cup friendly last November.With the uninspiring performance of Chelsea's Wilfredo Caballero in La Albiceleste's 6-1 loss to Spain this week and the non-utilization of Nahuel...
Not A Single Referee From Nigeria As Fifa Announces World Cup Referees & Assistants
Published: March 29, 2018
On Thursday, March 29, FIFA Referees Committee announced 36 referees and 63 assistant referees, who will officiate matches at the 2018 World Cup.Referees and assistant referees representing 46 different nationalities made the list but not a single referee from Nigeria has been selected for the football festival in Russ...
Leicester City Boss Provides Major Update On Iheanacho Injury Pre-Brighton
Published: March 29, 2018
Leicester City boss Claude Puel has revealed that Kelechi Iheanacho will undergo a late fitness test on Friday to determine his availability for Saturday's Premier League tie at Brighton & Hove.The Foxes number eight sat out Nigeria's 2-0 loss to Serbia on Tuesday after breaking his hand and the striker will be assesse...
Chelsea Striker Abraham To Learn His World Cup Fate Before Nigeria Friendly
Published: March 29, 2018
Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham will learn if he has been named to England World Cup roster before their next friendly against Nigeria on June 2 in London.Despite playing two games for the Three Lions, Abraham is not yet cap-tied to the European nation and it is thought he is now behind in Gareth Southgate's pecking orde...