Argentina Coach, Sampaoli : I Told Messi Not To Play Against Nigeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Argentina manager Jorge Sampaoli has commented on the absence of Lionel Messi from the upcoming friendly match against Nigeria, saying he advised the Barcelona star not to play the game.The number ten will not travel with La Albiceleste squad to Krasnodar after Saturday's clash against Russia, and will return to Spain ...
Aina Makes Full Debut, Iwobi & Ndidi Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Friday evening's World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui, starting from 2030 hours.Based on the training sessions, Rohr had already decided two days ago to start FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa ahead of Daniel Akpe...
Obi Mikel : I Know The Algerian Players In The Premier League Mahrez & Slimani
Published: November 10, 2017
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday evening, Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has targeted a win in the national team's last 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria on Friday.The former Chelsea star says he knows some of the players in the current Algerian squad, for example, Leicester City duo Riyad Mahrez ...
Rohr Taunts Algerians: I'm Leaving, I've Already Qualified
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr spoke for few minutes during Thursday's press conference after the national team arrived in Constantine.Asked about his thoughts on today's game, Rohr told Le Buteur :''It's going to be a good match, I guess. It will allow us to see at work some players who have not played much before. ...
Wenger On Why Iwobi Chose Nigeria : England Didn't Really Push
Published: November 10, 2017
Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has revealed that Alex Iwobi opted to represent the Super Eagles at senior international level because England were dragging their feet in their pursuit of his services.The Hale End Academy product turned out for England at U16, U17 and U18 level before committing his international future to...
Rohr On Absence Of Moses', Ighalo, Onazi, Elderson : We Have No Second Team
Published: November 10, 2017
Gernot Rohr has dismissed suggestions that he will not field his strongest possible line-up against Algeria this evening following the withdrawals of six players from the roster due to injuries.  The German cannot count on the services of Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses, Monaco loanee Elderson Echiejile, Turkish-...
(Photo) Victor Moses Brings Good News As Chelsea Ace Starts Training On Grass
Published: November 10, 2017
Victor Moses is on the road to full recovery, with the Chelsea right wing-back bringing the best news so far regarding his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury.The number fifteen faced up to one month on the sidelines after sustaining an injury against Crystal Palace on October 14, and his treatment is going exactly ...
Nigeria Target Dominic Solanke Set To Get Eleventh-Hour Call-Up To England Senior Team
Published: November 10, 2017
Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke is set to be handed a late call-up to England senior national team ahead of Tuesday night's friendly against Brazil at the National Stadium in London, according to reports.The Guardian UK, is reporting that Gareth Southgate is set to call up three under-21 forwards for the Brazil frien...
Ola Aina Set To Make Full Nigeria Debut, Rohr To Announce Starting XI At Team Meeting
Published: November 10, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will announce his starting line-up in the coming hours for Friday night's World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine.The German tactician will hold a team meeting with the players, where he will reveal his starting line-up and how he w...
Rohr, Obi Mikel Want To Finish 2018 World Cup Qualifying Campaign Unbeaten
Published: November 10, 2017
Nigeria’s Super Eagles go up against the Fennecs of Algeria in Constantine on Friday with a determination to finish the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying campaign unbeaten.Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr and Skipper Mikel John Obi said this much on Thursday evening, as the squad welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to A...
Rohr Makes Up His Mind On Starting XI : How Team A & B Lined Up Final Workout Pre-Algeria
Published: November 10, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has already made up his mind on his starting line-up for today's World Cup qualifier against the national team of Algeria.As exclusively reported by allnigeriasoccer.com on Wednesday night, it has now become clearer that ex-Chelsea defensive midfielder Mikel John Obi is doubtful to star...
Tammy Abraham Says Manchester United Stars Are Making Him Feel Confident
Published: November 09, 2017
Ahead of a potential debut for England's senior team against Germany, Chelsea loanee Tammy Abraham has said that Manchester United young stars Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard are making him have confidence in his abilities.Tammy Abraham Says Manchester United Stars Are Making Him Feel Confident Abraham has had an exc...
Wenger Warns Ahead Of Argentina-Nigeria : Argentina Have Top Class Offensive Players
Published: November 09, 2017
Head Coach of Arsenal, Arsene Wenger, has said that he was pleased with the qualification of Argentina, together with Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, for the 2018 World Cup.Argentina, two-time winners of the World Cup, clash with Nigeria in the city of Krasnodar on Tuesday, November 14, and Wenger has revealed that t...
Afro-Russian Defender Brian Idowu To Join Eagles In Krasnodar? - Report
Published: November 09, 2017
Amkar Perm defender Brian Idowu is in line to make his international debut for the Super Eagles when they face Argentina in Krasnodar next Tuesday, November 14, according to reports.Score Nigeria, quoting Super Eagles Media Officer Toyin Ibitoye, claims the Russian-born defender will join up with the Super Eagl...
Injured Mikel Agu Forced To Depart Eagles Camp, Not On The Plane To Algeria
Published: November 09, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Porto loanee Mikel Agu has finally departed the Super Eagles camp, and was not on the plane to Constantine ahead of Friday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Algeria.The Bursaspor midfielder was forced to withdraw from the roster after picking up a knee injury while repre...