Ghana 0 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles in strong position for second leg after holding Black Stars to draw
Published: March 25, 2022
The first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs between Ghana and Nigeria ended in a goalless draw on  Friday night at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi.  The West African rivals are gunning for one of Africa's tickets to the mundial at the packed stadium and the return leg at the National Stadium in Abuja on Tue...
2022 World Cup playoff : Eight things to note on Nigeria's starting lineup vs Ghana
Published: March 25, 2022
Nigeria's interim boss Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the eagerly anticipated 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Friday evening.Allnigeriasoccer.com brings you eight things to note on the starting lineup to face the Black Stars.1) The eleven players have...
Favourite managers to replace Ralf Rangnick at Man United
Published: March 25, 2022
The race for the next Man United coach is heating up really fast. You wouldn't blame the executives at Man United for investing so much diligence in this selection. The glorious Man United days under Alex Ferguson are far gone, and a pile of embarrassing failures filling up their place.  The trophy cabinets at Old Tra...
Nigeria starting XI vs Ghana: Chelsea product, Rangers duo, Iheanacho, Osimhen start
Published: March 25, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has announced his starting lineup for the 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, starting from 2030 hours.The former K.V. Kortrijk fullback has started with Omonia Nicosia's Francis Uzoho in goal - a decision that sees him leave both Daniel ...
Ex-Super Eagles invitee becomes provisionally cap-tied to France after competitive debut for U21s
Published: March 25, 2022
Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise became provisionally cap-tied to the France on Thursday night, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Having played two non-binding games for France U18s at the Toulon Tournament in 2019, Olise hopped off the bench in the 64th minute to replace Sofiane Diop for his first competitive appea...
'We have the squad to do it' - Super Eagles, ex-Chelsea star confident of beating Ghana
Published: March 25, 2022
Former Chelsea central defender Kenneth Omeruo believes the Super Eagles are in good shape to beat Ghana in Friday evening's 2022 World Cup playoff in Kumasi. The three-time African champions had three training sessions in Abuja and had a light workout at the Baba Yara Stadium on Thursday evening ahead of the mouthw...
Akpeyi, Noble or Uzoho? Eguavoen chooses starting goalkeeper against Ghana
Published: March 25, 2022
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has decided on the goalkeeper who will be in between the sticks for the Super Eagles when they take on Ghana at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, starting from 2030 hours. An issue cropped up prior to the start of training on Tuesda...
'We are going to win by one or two goals' - Aghahowa makes bold prediction about Ghana vs Nigeria
Published: March 25, 2022
Retired Nigeria international Julius Aghahowa fancies the chances of the Super Eagles beating Ghana in Friday evening's 2022 World Cup qualifier at the Baba Yara Stadium. Given the rivalry between the two West African powerhouses, the clash between the Black Stars and Super Eagles is the most eagerly anticipated in ...
2022 WC playoff : The two players with potential expected to play key roles for Super Eagles vs Ghana
Published: March 25, 2022
An in-depth look at two players with potential that might likely catapult the Super Eagles into a win in the first leg of their 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana in Kumasi on Friday evening. My focus here is on their impact in and around the 18 yard box.These two players are prolific forward Victor Oshimen and mi...
'A great opponent with quality players' - Arsenal star Partey praises Super Eagles ahead of WC playoff
Published: March 24, 2022
Speaking at the pre-match press conference on Thursday, Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey praised the Super Eagles, labeling the national team a quality side, but underlined that the Black Stars are ready for tomorrow's 2022 World Cup playoff in Kumasi. Partey is expected to take up the role as captain of the Black Sta...
'It's quite unfortunate' - Eguavoen speaks on two key players suspended for Ghana vs Nigeria
Published: March 24, 2022
Former Swansea City striker André Ayew will not be at the disposal of manager Otto Addo for Ghana's back-to-back matches against Nigeria in the 2022 World Cup playoff. The Black Stars captain is serving a suspension following the red card he received in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations clash against Comoros. In the ...
'We like to play attacking football' - Eguavoen explains why he named 9 'strikers' in 25-man squad
Published: March 24, 2022
Nigeria's caretaker manager Augustine Eguavoen has explained why he named nine players classed as strikers by the Nigeria Football Federation on a 25-man roster for the upcoming 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana. The 1994 Africa Cup of Nations winner clarified that these nine players are capable of playing in fo...
Osimhen teaches Balogun a lesson Super Eagles final workout in Abuja; Napoli striker unplayable
Published: March 24, 2022
Victor Osimhen reported for international duty on Tuesday in red-hot form for Napoli, with a brace in each of his last two Italian top-flight outings, becoming the first ever Nigerian player to reach double figures in the scoring charts in two different Serie A seasons, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The 23-year-old ha...
How the Super Eagles lined up start of 11-a-side training game : Omeruo, Ekong play for same team
Published: March 24, 2022
The Super Eagles under the guidance of manager  Augustine Eguavoen held their final workout at the National Stadium in Abuja on Wednesday evening before their trip to Ghana for a 2022 World Cup playoff., allnigeriasoccer.com reports. After the usual jogging and stretching exercises, the Super Eagles caretaker boss ...
'A lot of expectation on the game' - Lookman admits ahead of possible debut vs Ghana tomorrow
Published: March 24, 2022
Ademola Lookman has urged his teammates in the Super Eagles not to be under pressure ahead of Friday evening's 2022 World Cup playoff against Ghana in Kumasi, a game he's in contention to make his senior debut for the three-time African champions. The Leicester City winger showed his commitment to the Nigeria cause...