Onigbinde Makes Big Claim Some Prominent Nigerians Bought 1984 AFCON Final
Published: July 16, 2019
Respected Nigerian coach Festus Onigbinde has suggested that the 1984 Africa Cup of Nations final between Cameroon and Nigeria was fixed, saying that some prominent Nigerians wanted the Super Eagles to lose the game. Onigbinde, who was in the dugout for the showpiece at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, ...
Mikel Might Have Played His Last Game For Nigeria As Rohr Reveals Chelsea Hero Didn't Train Monday
Published: July 16, 2019
Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel might have played his last game for the Super Eagles as manager Gernot Rohr has revealed that the midfielder did not train fully with the team ahead of Wednesday's third place play-off against Tunisia. Mikel suggested before and during the Africa Cup of Nations that this tournament will b...
'It Was Not A Shame Losing Vs Algeria' - Rohr Highlights Two Stats That Prove Super Eagles Played Well
Published: July 16, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr believes the Super Eagles were unlucky to lose to tournament favorites Algeria in the semifinal of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after conceding a 95th minute goal scored by Riyad Mahrez. The former Bayern Munich defender pointed out that Nigeria had 11 shots on goal compared to the Desert Foxes ...
Iwobi On Priority Of Beating Tunisia, Best Playing Position For Super Eagles
Published: July 16, 2019
Arsenal star Alex Iwobi was the player nominated to represent the Super Eagles at Tuesday morning's pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's Africa Cup of Nations third place play-off against Tunisia. The attacking midfielder revealed that the Super Eagles want to leave the competition on a good note after th...
NFF President Pinnick : Rohr Will Not Be Sacked As Super Eagles Coach After AFCON
Published: July 16, 2019
Nigeria Football Federation supremo Amaju Pinnick has insisted that Gernot Rohr will not be relieved of his duties as Super Eagles coach despite the team failing to qualify for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Several stakeholders including the fans have been calling for the sack of the former Bayern Munich ...
Laloko Reveals The Nigerian Policy Rohr Broke At AFCON, Says Super Eagles 'Very Lucky' To Reach Semifinal
Published: July 16, 2019
Former Nigeria Football Federation Technical Director, Kashimawo Laloko did not hold back on his criticism of manager Gernot Rohr following the Super Eagles 2-1 loss to Algeria in the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations. Only one home-based player, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, was named on Nigeria's roster for the tourname...
Teenage Nigerian Midfielder Who Models His Game After Aaron Ramsey Scores On Full Debut For Arsenal
Published: July 16, 2019
Two Nigerian teenagers were on target as Arsenal began their pre-season schedule in style, thrashing Major League Soccer club Colorado Rapids 3-0 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park Denver on Tuesday morning. Gunners manager Unai Emery named several promising youngsters in his starting line-up including Bukayo Saka and Jame...
Super Eagles Playmaker Iwobi Breaks Silence For The First Time After Defeat To Algeria
Published: July 16, 2019
Super Eagles playmaker Alex Iwobi  has taken to his Instagram page to rue Nigeria's 2-1 defeat to Algeria in Sunday's 2019 Africa Cup of Nations semifinals battle at the Cairo International Stadium but assured Nigerian football faithful that there are still good days ahead.Iwobi's post quite naturally got the attentio...
Fight For Bronze Medal: Rohr Must Unleash The Beast In His Team
Published: July 16, 2019
It's no more news that the Super Eagles' dream of winning their fourth continental trophy was shattered by Algeria in Sunday's semi-final tie which ended 2-1.Gernort Rohr's men couldn't stand the Desert Warriors' challenge and they were a little bit unlucky to have conceded a goal with the last kick of the game.Though ...
Official : Talented Midfielder Olise Inks New Three-Year Deal With Reading FC
Published: July 15, 2019
Reading Football Club on Monday announced the contract extension of attacking midfielder Michael Olise.The 17-year-old's first professional contract will see him stay with the Royals until the summer of 2022.Olise  has spoken to the club's website on the new chapter in his career."It feels great to finally sign, I'm e...
Official : SC Heerenveen Confirm Capture Of Former Liverpool Trialist Ejike
Published: July 15, 2019
Dutch Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen have confirmed the signing of promising Nigerian winger Chidera Ejike. The 21-year-old has inked a four-year contract that will keep him at De Superfriezen until at least June 2023. Ejike was courted by Manchester City before undergoing trials at Champions League winners Liver...
Rohr Expresses Misgivings Over VAR Decisions At 2019 AFCON
Published: July 15, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has expressed misgivings over some of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. The German has opined that VAR was not correctly applied by referee Rédouane Jiyed during the 2-1 win over South Africa as goalscorer Bongani Zungu was in an offs...
AFCON 2019 : Three Massive Implications From Nigeria's 2-1 Loss To Algeria
Published: July 15, 2019
Algeria defeated Nigeria 2-1 to book their place in the AFCON final for the first time in 29 years. It took a very late effort in the match for the tie to be settled courtesy of a superb finish just outside the box from Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez.This was the case as Nigeria surrendered to the might of the North...
Official : Two Goalkeepers Sign Contract Extensions At Liverpool
Published: July 15, 2019
Liverpool have informed via their official website that goalkeepers Anke Preuss and Fran Kitching have inked new contracts with the club's women's team. Preuss has been offered a new contract by Liverpool having impressed in her first season with the club in which she made 17 appearances. The 26-year-old lists F...
Official : Former Shanghai Shenhua Defender Fok Joins Kitchee Sports Club
Published: July 15, 2019
Kaduna-born defender Brian Fok completed a transfer to Hong Kong club Kitchee Sports Club on Monday, July 15. The 25-year-old was previously on the books of Shanghai Shenhua and left the Chinese Super League side without making a single appearance for the first team. He spent time on loan at CF Cracks, ACS Bercen...