Handwriting On The Wall As GK Ezenwa Trains Separately From Squad
Published: November 08, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that FC Ifeanyi Ubah netminder Ikechukwu Ezenwa already has a premonition that he will not be in between the pipes when the Super Eagles face off with the Desert Foxes on Saturday.Ezenwa, who is the only local-based player named to the 23-man roster, trained separately from the rest of ...
Super Eagles Officials Play Down Ideye, Balogun & Abdullahi Injury Fears
Published: November 08, 2016
Nigeria are sweating over the fitness of three players ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Algeria in Uyo.Mainz defender Leon Balogun, Cypriot-based midfielder Abdullahi Shehu and Olympiakos striker Brown Ideye did not participate in full training on Tuesday morning.Balogun and Shehu picked up knocks ...
Etebo, Alampasu Finally Land In Abuja, Start Training Tuesday Evening
Published: November 08, 2016
CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo and goalkeeper Dele Alampasu are getting set for their first training session with the Super Eagles, with both players arriving in camp on Tuesday afternoon.A travel hitch meant the Portuguese-based pair could only arrive in Abuja at 1310 hours this afternoon, which eff...
Jersey Numbers At Training Give A Hint Of Starting XI; Chelsea Ace Moses Takes Back No 11 Shirt, Ighalo 9
Published: November 08, 2016
The jersey numbers worn by the Super Eagles players during their first training session on Tuesday morning have given a hint of the players set to be included in the starting XI versus Algeria, if we consider the traditional way of shirt numbering, that is 1-11.FC Ifeanyi Ubah goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa was seen donni...
NFF Pleads : Come And Show Your Love For Iheanacho, Iwobi; Wear Green And White
Published: November 08, 2016
The Nigeria Football Federation are counting on the support of the fans to beat Algeria in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday. The Desert Foxes are hoping to bounce back after playing out a draw with Cameroon in their opener last month, and have targeted a win in Uyo by hook or by crook.But the Super Eagles are determin...
Super Eagles Coach Starts Observing Leicester City Star Musa At Close Quarters
Published: November 08, 2016
Only three invited players are still being expected at the Super Eagles get-together in Abuja, following the arrival of Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa and Anorthosis Famagusta defensive midfielder Shehu Abdullahi.Both players arrived the Bolton White Hotel in time and will be observed at close quarters by coach Gern...
Oghenekaro Etebo Loses Out On Race To Join Super Eagles Workout, Flight Departs Lagos 1100 Hours
Published: November 08, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo will definitely miss the Super Eagles first workout scheduled to take place on the practice pitch of the National Stadium in Abuja.Etebo’s flight from Lagos to Abuja will depart the Murtala Muhammed Airport around 1100 hours, ...
Chelsea Star Mikel, Ogu & Troost-Ekong Arrive Super Eagles Camp; Five Players Yet To Report
Published: November 08, 2016
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has arrived the national team’s get-together in Abuja ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against the Desert Foxes of Algeria.Aside from the Chelsea star, Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu and Gent defender William Troost-Ekong were also sighted at the Bolton White Hot...
Algerian FA Chief Warns Mahrez, Slimani, Players : Stop Talking Too Much
Published: November 08, 2016
Looking ahead to his country’ World Cup qualifier against Nigeria in Uyo, Algerian Football Federation president, Mohamed Raouraoua, has sent a message to the Desert Foxes players, advising them not to be too talkative.At a meeting on Sunday, Raouraoua motivated the players, referred to several comments the...
Etebo, Alampasu In Race Against Time To Join Super Eagles Training On Tuesday Morning
Published: November 07, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that CD Feirense attacking midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo and teammate Dele Alampasu landed in Nigeria from Portugal on Monday evening.However, the two players are facing a race against time to meet up with their international teammates in Abuja before the start of training on Tuesday morn...
Exciting Winger Moses Simon, Troost-Ekong On Their Way To Abuja; Musa & Madu Depart Europe
Published: November 07, 2016
According to information gathered by allnigeriasoccer.com, Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa and Zulte Waregem left wing-back Kingsley Madu are expected to join the Super Eagles at their get-together in Abuja on Monday.The Nigeria assistant captain and Madu departed Europe last night, and should start training with the...
Chelsea Stars Mikel, Moses Fired Up For Nigeria Vs Algeria
Published: November 07, 2016
Chelsea stars John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses are looking forward to facing Algeria in a crucial World Cup qualifier at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium on Saturday.A victory on home soil would see the Super Eagles remain top of their qualifying group with six points and Algeria lagging behind with only one point, w...
Algeria Hand Late Call-Ups To Arsenal Wonderkid Bennacer, Two Others Ahead Of Trip To Nigeria
Published: November 07, 2016
Algeria national team coach Georges Leekens has handed late call-ups to three players following the withdrawal of Dinamo Zagreb striker El Arabi Hillel Soudani, Lyon star Rachid Ghezzal and Montpellier winger Ryad Boudebouz from the squad as a result of injury.The three invited players are Baghdad Bounedjah (Al Sadd SC...
Super Eagles Coach Rohr Starts Running The Rule Over Eddy Onazi
Published: November 07, 2016
Former Lazio midfielder Eddy Onazi is the latest foreign-based professional to arrive at the Super Eagles camp in Abuja for this weekend’s World Cup qualifier with Algeria.It means Super Eagles coach Rohr will start running the rule over the Trabzonspor star alongside the players in camp later this afternoon when...
Chelsea Wing-Back Moses Gives Assurance That He Will Fly To Abuja
Published: November 07, 2016
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Chelsea right wing-back Victor Moses has promised that he will not reject his call-up for the World Cup qualifying match with Algeria on Saturday, November 12.Super Eagles manager Rohr has given Moses the benefit of the doubt and recalled him to the national team for the game with ...