Wydad Star Chisom On Rumored Call-Up : There's No Nigerian GK Playing In Morocco
Published: November 08, 2017
Wydad Casablanca striker Chisom Chikatara has reacted to rumours suggesting that an 'unnamed' Moroccan-based goalkeeper has been handed a late call-up to the Super Eagles for their upcoming World Cup qualifier against Algeria.The former Abia Warriors sensation has quickly dismissed the bogus report, saying that there a...
Rohr : Algeria Have One Of The Best African Players Mahrez, Rates Slimani Highly
Published: November 08, 2017
Gernot Rohr has predicted that the Super Eagles will face a tough battle in their 2018 World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine, saying that the North Africans have a new coach in Rabah Madjer. The German coach revealed that Leicester City duo Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani are the key Algerian players that c...
Rohr : We Want To See What Super Eagles Can Do Against Messi, Argentina
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr believes the national team's friendly against Argentina on November 14 in Krasnodar will test his team's true qualities ahead of the 2018 World Cup, and has hinted that a number of fringe players will get some minutes against the South American powerhouse.Rohr thinks Barcelona superstar L...
Breaking : GK Daniel Akpeyi Set For Super Eagles Workout, Arrives In Rabat
Published: November 08, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United netminder Daniel Akpeyi has joined up with the Super Eagles at their get-together in Rabat, the Moroccan capital.The former Warri Wolves star is expected to take part in the Super Eagles third training session this afternoon, starting from 1530 hours local time, havin...
Mikel Agu Pulls Out Of Nigeria Squad For Algeria, Argentina Matches
Published: November 08, 2017
Gernot Rohr's preparations for the upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina have suffered a blow with news that Porto loanee Mikel Agu has withdrawn from the squad due to injury.The Nigeria Football Federation reported via official sources on Wednesday afternoon that the central midfielder has pulled out of the squ...
Didier Drogba Lined Up To Replace Michael Emenalo At Chelsea
Published: November 08, 2017
Chelsea are considering the possibility of bringing Didier Drogba back to Stamford Bridge as replacement for former Nigeria international Michael Emenalo, who has resigned his appointment as Technical Director of the Premier League champion, as per reports.The Telegraph is reporting that Emenalo’s departure could als...
Ola Aina Misses Out On Hull City's Four-Man List For POTM
Published: November 08, 2017
Chelsea loanee Ola Aina was conspicuously missing from the final shortlist for the KCOM Stadium outfit player of the month, as reported on hullcitytigers.comThe 21-year old who is currently away at Rabat, Morroco for international duties had been an ever present for the Championship club, starring in all but just one o...
Rohr Begins Observing Akpeyi Wednesday Evening, GK Finally Departs Lagos
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr will begin monitoring Daniel Akpeyi on Wednesday evening after the Chippa United goalkeeper finally overcame the challenges of catching a flight to the Moroccan capital.Akpeyi had been in the nation's commercial capital, Lagos, since Monday night, and was booked to travel to Rabat at 04...
Nigerian Striker Scores Brilliant Free Kick For Leicester City In Checkatrade Trophy
Published: November 08, 2017
Leicester City's Development Squad lost 4-2 to Morecambe on penalties in the Checkatrade Trophy at Globe Arena on Tuesday night, after a two-all stalemate at the end of regulation time.Two players of Nigerian descent featured for the Young Foxes, Layton Ndukwu started before he was substituted in the 61st minute while ...
Omeruo Opens Up: My Situation At Chelsea Denied Me Super Eagles Chance
Published: November 08, 2017
Kenneth Omeruo has admitted that his situation at Chelsea had denied him the opportunity of representing the Super Eagles.The central defender, who joined Kasimpasa on loan few days before the end of the summer transfer window, has not played a competitive game for the national team since November 2016.Omeruo was left ...
Only One Eagle Expected As Mikel, Uzoho Report For International Duty
Published: November 08, 2017
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has reported for international duty ahead of the national team's upcoming games against Algeria and Argentina.Scorenigeria.com.ng has also informed that the young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho showed up at the Golden Tulip Hotel Farah Rabat on Tuesday evening.Thus,...
Newcastle, Valencia, Benfica, Sevilla & PSV Watch Ex-Flying Eagles Skipper
Published: November 07, 2017
Ex-Flying Eagles skipper Abdul Ajagun will be hoping that he did enough to impress scouts of top European teams that watched him action last weekend against Mechelen.Scouts in Attendance is reporting that scouts representing Newcastle United, Valencia, Benfica and Sevilla ran the rule over the top talents on both teams...
Super Eagles Hold First Training Session, Mikel & Uzoho Not In Camp 2100 Hours
Published: November 07, 2017
The Super Eagles held their first training on Tuesday ahead of Friday's World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Constantine.The squad performed exercises and tactical tests under the guidance of manager Gernot Rohr, then a mini-game was held with the twenty players in camp taking part.The Super Eagles roster is not yet ...
Super Eagles Hopeful Francis Uzoho Reveals His Idol Is David de Gea
Published: November 07, 2017
Young Deportivo de La Coruña goalkeeper Francis Uzoho has revealed that Spanish-born Manchester United star David de Gea is his idol.Born November 7, 1990, de Gea is celebrating his twenty seventh birthday today and Uzoho has wished him a happy birthday, saying he wants to follow in his footsteps.''Happy birthday my i...
Daniel Akpeyi Stranded In Lagos, To Join Up With Super Eagles Wednesday
Published: November 07, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chippa United glovesman Daniel Akpeyi will no longer join the Super Eagles at their training camp in the Moroccan capital on Tuesday due to a flight hitch.Akpeyi was present at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos early this morning but was informed by Royal Air Maro...