Rohr makes one late change to starting XI as Iwobi tests positive for COVID-19; Super Eagles qualify for AFCON
Published: March 27, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has made one late change to the starting lineup for his side's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo. Everton winger Alex Iwobi was supposed to start in a number 10 role against the Squirrels, but has be...
Exclusive : Iwobi, Osimhen,Iheanacho, Chukwueze, Aina start as Rohr picks attack-heavy team vs Benin
Published: March 27, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has selected an attack-heavy team for Saturday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against hosts Republic of Benin at the Stade Charles de Gaulle in Porto-Novo.The German football tactician has kept true to his word by naming...
Only 200 spectators including officials permitted to watch Benin vs Nigeria at Stade Charles de Gaulle
Published: March 27, 2021
According to a press release by the Fédération Béninoise de Football, only 200 spectators including officials will be permitted to watch from the stands the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Benin and Nigeria, meaning the game will be played behind closed doors, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. The Benin Fede...
Super Eagles players to hold team walk at 1100 hours; why they trained under partial darkness
Published: March 27, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the Super Eagles are set to start their final preparations before taking to the pitch for a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. Based on their schedule for Saturday, the Super Eagle's team walk is scheduled to start in the premises of the...
'We know danger can come any time' - Benin coach wary of Super Eagles strikers Iheanacho, Osimhen et al
Published: March 27, 2021
The Republic of Benin coach Michel Dussuyer has admitted that the Squirrels must be wary of the Super Eagles strikers when they take to the pitch in a 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday evening. It is all but confirmed that manager Gernot Rohr will hand game time to the most expensive African-born pla...
'You must put in your best' - Sports Minister urges Super Eagles to go for outright win vs Benin
Published: March 27, 2021
Minister  of Youth and Sports Development Chief  Sunday  Dare has charged the Super Eagles to go for outright  win against the Squirrels  of Benin Republic when they square up in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. According  to him" Nigerians are solidly  behind you as you take on the Squirrels  of Ben...
Rohr on training under partial darkness in Porto-Novo, latest fitness update, Super Eagles target vs Benin
Published: March 26, 2021
The Fédération Béninoise de Football have seemingly attempted to frustrate the Nigeria national team, a day before their meeting with the three-time Africa champions. The Super Eagles had a feel of the Stade Charles de Gaulle, venue of the matchday five African Cup of Nations qualifying fixture, but trained under...
Republic of Benin star tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of AFCONQ vs Nigeria
Published: March 26, 2021
The Fédération Béninoise de Football and coach Michel Dussuyer have received bad news ahead of Saturday evening's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Nigeria after it was confirmed that one of the twenty four players invited for the fixture has tested positive for coronavirus. The French football ...
Napoli's Osimhen namechecks ex-Manchester United striker among Super Eagles legends
Published: March 26, 2021
Speaking ahead of Nigeria's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen namechecked his mentor, Odion Ighalo among the legendary players who have worn the Super Eagles jersey in the past. Former Manchester United striker Ighalo called time on his internati...
Snapped : Super Eagles' players and officials arrive in Porto-Novo; undergo COVID-19 tests
Published: March 26, 2021
The Nigeria Football Federation have confirmed that the Super Eagles' players and officials have arrived in Porto-Novo ahead of the eagerly anticipated 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against closest Group L challengers, the Republic of Benin. The players and officials led by manager Gernot Rohr all went by sp...
'We will win by three to four goals' - Liverpool loanee Awoniyi putting his money on Nigeria beating Benin
Published: March 26, 2021
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi is putting his money on the Super Eagles to thrash Republic of Benin in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match at the Stade Charles de Gaulle. The 2013 U17 World Cup winner is backing Nigeria for success because of the talents at the disposal of manager Gernot Rohr. Awon...
'He's different level, honestly' - Rangers' Aribo on comparisons with Super Eagles hero Okocha
Published: March 26, 2021
Glasgow Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo has played down comparisons between himself and Super Eagles hero Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, saying his shoes are too big to fill. Since starring on his international debut against Ukraine in September 2019, Aribo has made the number 10 jersey his own - same shirt number worn with p...
'We have to redeem our image' - Super Eagles midfielder Ndidi targets win against Republic of Benin
Published: March 26, 2021
Wilfred Ndidi has said that the two draws that the Super Eagles played against Sierra Leone last November should serve as a reminder that that they cannot afford to be complacent when they battle the Republic of Benin in Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Leicester City midfielder escaped the wrath of ...
Victor Osimhen acknowledges Super Eagles made mistakes vs Sierra Leone, ready for Benin
Published: March 25, 2021
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen has acknowledged that the Super Eagles made mistakes in their back-to-back matches against Sierra Leone last November. On matchday three at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Gernot Rohr's team let their four-goal lead slip away in dramatic fashion to draw with Sierra Leone an...
'Senior Man is happy to be in camp' - Leicester City striker Iheanacho vows to do his best vs Benin
Published: March 25, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho, who is Nigeria's most in-form striker at club level heading into Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin, has vowed to do his best to assist the Super Eagles qualify for the tournament in Cameroon with a game to spare. Though the Leicester City striker was ...