'We're going there to win' - Super Eagles captain Musa confident before trip to Republic of Benin
Published: March 25, 2021
Ahmed Musa is confident that the Super Eagles can secure a win when they face the Republic of Benin on Saturday despite the opponents boasting an eight-year unbeaten streak at home.   The Super Eagles completed their second day of training on Thursday with all the twenty-four invited players in attendance following t...
Super Eagles defender Troost-Ekong on preparations for AFCONQ, Lagos pitch, Republic of Benin
Published: March 25, 2021
Watford star William Troost-Ekong is happy with the Super Eagles' preparations before their trip to Porto-Novo to face the Republic of Benin on matchday five of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The central defender also discussed about the togetherness in camp adding that the players are eager to step out...
Chelsea goalkeeper targeted by Nigeria handed late call-up to England Youth team
Published: March 25, 2021
Allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report that the English Football Association has taken the first step to beat the Nigeria Football Federation to the services of promising youngster Prince Adegoke. The talented Chelsea goalkeeper was handed a late call-up to join the England U18s squad on Thursday evening ahead...
'The coach will decide' - Enyimba GK Noble on his chances of starting for Super Eagles
Published: March 25, 2021
Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble started a new chapter in his career after he was named in the Super Eagles 24-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. A month ago, Noble was the hero for Enyimba against Rivers United, making a series of brilliant saves to make sure the People's Elephant remai...
'It's every player's dream' - Injured Liverpool loanee Awoniyi disappointed to miss out on AFCONQ
Published: March 25, 2021
Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi has admitted that he was disappointed to miss out on a roster spot for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. German-born Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr consistently namechecked the Union Berlin star among the new faces in cont...
'Always an honour to play in Nigeria' - Dutch-born Twente fullback Ebuehi ahead of AFCONQ vs Lesotho
Published: March 25, 2021
The prospect of the Super Eagles playing their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Lesotho in front of the fans at the Teslim Balogun Stadium is something FC Twente fullback Tyronne Ebuehi is eagerly looking forward to. Tipped to break into the Super Eagles starting lineup after the 2018 World Cup, t...
Rohr on Super Eagles training session, fitness update, Lagos pitch, travel plans to Republic of Benin
Published: March 25, 2021
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr spoke to the media shortly after his team's training session at the Teslim Balogun Stadium on Wednesday evening. The German football tactician was satisfied with the session and confirmed that the players are not carrying any injuries before their trip to the Benin capital, Porto-Novo ...
Everton star Iwobi explains why Super Eagles are motivated before showdown vs Benin
Published: March 24, 2021
Everton winger Alex Iwobi believes that the Super Eagles players would be motivated going into their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. On matchday three of the AFCON qualifiers, Nigeria threw away a four-goal lead, two of which were scored by Iwobi, to draw 4-4 with Sierra Le...
'I'm happy Rohr chose me' - Sparta Rotterdam's Okoye reacts to being selected as Eagles No. 1
Published: March 24, 2021
Sparta Rotterdam rookie goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has reacted to being installed as the Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches. With only 21 top-flight games under his belt as a professional, the German-born glovesman has gotten the nod over seasoned campai...
'I look to raise my game even more with Super Eagles' - 'Aggressive' Ajayi on his West Brom form
Published: March 24, 2021
Semi Ajayi has admitted that he looks to take his game to a higher level while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The former Arsenal U23 captain was a shining light for West Brom until he fell out of favour with manager Samuel Allardyce after he was shown a red card against Burnley on February 20. Ajay...
Super Eagles captain Musa reveals when he plans to retire, surprised to be called up for AFCONQ
Published: March 24, 2021
Ahmed Musa has admitted that he was pleasantly surprised to see his name among the list of 24 players called up for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Republic of Benin and Lesotho. The Super Eagles captain is currently unemployed after a move to Premier League strugglers West Brom fell th...
2021 AFCONQ vs Benin : Versatile Fulham defender Aina vows to make Super Eagles fans happy
Published: March 24, 2021
Versatile Fulham defender Ola Aina has vowed to make the Super Eagles fans happy by winning Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. The Chelsea academy product has been one of the key players in a Fulham side battling to beat the drop, starting all but one of their last twen...
'Call him senior man' - Iheanacho's arrival photo has got many Super Eagles fans talking
Published: March 24, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho finally reported for international duty on Wednesday, a day after he was scheduled to link up with the squad who are preparing for their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Republic of Benin. One hour and fifty five minutes after his arrival was confirmed, the Super Eagles medi...
Super Eagles coach Rohr on Benin's home form, defence and French-based players
Published: March 24, 2021
Gernot Rohr has highlighted that the Republic of Benin are defensively strong and recalled that the Squirrels eliminated Morocco from the round of 16 at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles coach is mindful of the fact that the Squirrels could prove a tough nut to crack as they have not lost a home matc...
Super Eagles coach Rohr details exactly why Onuachu was initially omitted from 24-man roster
Published: March 24, 2021
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has explained the rationale behind his decision to omit Racing Genk striker Paul Onuachu from the original 24-man roster for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The German football tactician aimed a dig at the lanky striker in the days leading up to his squad announcement,...