Rohr Names Starting XI : Moses, Ndidi, Mikel Start, Ola Aina & Iheanacho On The Bench
Published: September 04, 2017
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made no changes to his starting line-up for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon.Changchun Yatai striker Odion Ighalo passed a late fitness test and has retained his spot in the starting eleven.Chelsea loanee Ola Aina is in line for his first senior internati...
Exclusive: Ighalo Passes Fitness Test, Named In Starting XI Against Cameroon
Published: September 04, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that former Watford star Odion Ighalo has been named in the starting eleven for Monday evening's World Cup qualifying match against Cameroon in Yaounde.Nigeria medics and manager Gernot Rohr had been sweating on the fitness of Ighalo after he picked up a minor hamstring injury in Uyo th...
Nigerian Midfielder Eligible To Represent Manchester United In UEFA CL As Mourinho Names Squad
Published: September 04, 2017
Nigerian midfielder Tosin Kehinde and United States youth international Matthew Olosunde have both been omitted from Manchester United Champions League squad.Kehinde, 19, can still play for the Red Devils in the competition if manager Jose Mourinho submits his name to UEFA by no later than 24:00CET the day before a gro...
Victor Moses, Wilfred Ndidi, Balogun Named In CAF Starting XI For Match Day Three
Published: September 04, 2017
The performances of three Nigerian stars in the World Cup qualifier against Cameroon at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium last Friday have not gone unnoticed, with Confederation of African Football naming the trio in its Dream Team for match day three.In a 3-5-2 formation, Mainz star Leon Balogun started in th...
Real Reason Ross Barkley Rejected Move To Chelsea On Deadline Day
Published: September 04, 2017
Ross Barkley rejected a move to Premier League champions Chelsea on transfer deadline day because manager Antonio Conte turned his phone off, former Manchester City star Joey Barton has claimed.Chelsea had agreed a £35 million fee with Everton for Barkley, only for the England star to pull the plug on the deal after t...
Ighalo : Referee Said He Booked Me For Thanking Jesus
Published: September 04, 2017
Odion Ighalo said he was booked by Egyptian referee Ghead Grisha in the 30th minute of Nigeria's World Cup qualifier versus Cameroon in Uyo because he publicly displayed a religious message on his T-shirt after scoring the opening goal.Fifa bans any unsanctioned political, religious or commercial messages on shirts, an...
(Photo Confirmation) Manchester United Snap Up Spanish Wonderkid From Espanyol
Published: September 04, 2017
Manchester United have completed the signing of Espanyol wonderkid Arnau Puigmal, the player has confirmed via social media.The Red Devils had reached an agreement with their Spanish counterparts over the signing of the midfielder about four months ago, but his International Transfer Certificate was not issued until no...
Rohr: Ighalo To Undergo Late Fitness Test, Starting XI To Be Named Monday Morning
Published: September 04, 2017
Odion Ighalo will undergo a late fitness on Monday to determine his availability for the World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions, after the former Watford star picked up a minor hamstring injury in the first leg.When asked on the possibility of playing without Ighalo, who limped off in the rout in Uyo last Fr...
Rohr : Cameroon Will Be Out For Revenge, I Trust My Boys
Published: September 04, 2017
Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has declared that his wards are focused on the crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cameroun on Monday night.Nigeria tamed the Indomitable Lions 4-0 in a Group B match last Friday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.The team arrived in a Yaounde on Sunday afternoon ahead of the ...
Cameroon Vs Nigeria Preview : Moses, Mikel Star Men, Zambo Weakest Link, Set Pieces, Cautions
Published: September 04, 2017
The Super Eagles of Nigeria look set to complete a double over the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and could become the first African side to secure a place at the Russia 2018 World Cup today.A win for Nigeria will take them to 12 points in a group that will also see Algeria host Zambia on Tuesday and with Algeria expect...
Victor Moses Factor And Six Other Reasons Super Eagles Can Beat Cameroon In Yaounde
Published: September 04, 2017
Gernot Rohr's Super Eagles of Nigeria face Cameroon on Monday in Yaounde, there's no other way of looking at it.It's the match-day 4 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the Eagles have recorded three wins in three games.Win and continue their roller coaster run in the Group which also comprises of Algeria and Zam...
'Nigerian Ronaldo' : We Want To Qualify For The World Cup ASAP
Published: September 04, 2017
Moses Simon is confident Nigeria will ‘leave with victory’ when they play Cameroun in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Monday.The Gent winger is tipped to start for the three-time African champions in Yaounde in the Group B match.Nigeria tamed Cameroon 4-0 last Friday to maintain their flawless run of three match...
Super Eagles Utility Man Shehu : We Anticipate A Tough Match
Published: September 03, 2017
Super Eagles right-back Shehu Abdullahi say they are well prepared for Monday's FIFA World Cup qualifier Group B tie against Cameroun.The Gernot Rohr's wards clash with the African champions at 6pm on Monday.Nigeria could become the first African team to earn a slot in Russia as early as Tuesday (next 48 hours) if they...
The Roll Call Of Players Set To Battle Cameroon On Monday
Published: September 03, 2017
Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has 23 very fit players to select from in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Cameroon.The goalkeepers that travelled to Yaounde are Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Dele Ajiboye and Dele Alampasu, defenders Uche Agbo, Abdullahi Shehu, Elderson Echiejile, Ola Aina, Leon Balogun, William Ekong, Tyronne...
Mikel : Super Eagles Target Is To Pick The World Cup Ticket By Monday
Published: September 03, 2017
Skipper Mikel John Obi was in buoyant spirit as the Super Eagles arrived Yaounde on Sunday afternoon for Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.“We are just very keen to finish what we started. We started a job in Uyo and it is time to finish it. If we can pick the World Cu...