Nigeria 2 Benin 1: Osimhen Coverts Penalty, Kalu Scores Brilliant Solo Goal
Published: November 13, 2019
Nigeria produced an impressive comeback at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium after coming from behind to beat Benin Republic 2-1 in their opening group game of the 2021 African Cup of Nations qualifiers on Wednesday evening. Gernot Rohr made three changes to the side that executed the last international game versus Brazil,...
Ahmed Musa Tells Rohr : I Am Ready Any Minute You Want Me
Published: November 13, 2019
Former Leicester City striker Ahmed Musa has sent a message to Gernot Rohr that he is prepared to come off the bench in today's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin. Having only returned from an injury that kept him on the sidelines for more than two months, the Super Eagles captain has been omitted ...
'I Am Not The Only Striker That Can Score' - Osimhen Calls On Kalu, Chukwueze To Share Goalscoring Burden
Published: November 13, 2019
In-form Lille striker Victor Osimhen has urged Samuel Chukwueze and Samuel Kalu to ease the goalscoring burden on him when the Super Eagles face Benin in an African Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday evening. The 2015 U17 World Cup Golden Boot winner will lead the Super Eagles attack against the Squirrels, flank...
Rohr Reveals When He'll Hold Showdown Talks With NFF Regarding His Future
Published: November 13, 2019
Gernot Rohr is planning to hold showdown talks with the Nigeria Football Federation regarding his future at the end of the year. The German has stressed that he is not distracted by his contract situation with the Nigerian Federation despite his current deal set to expire in the next seven months, June 2020. NFF ...
Aribo To Play Cap-tying Game; Ndidi, Iwobi, Ajayi, Akpeyi Start As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Benin
Published: November 13, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Wednesday evening's Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium and there are no surprises, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. It will be recalled that the former Bayern Munich defender r...
'Our U23 Team Don't Have The Best Players' - Rohr Names 4 Super Eagles Stars Eligible To Play At Olympics
Published: November 13, 2019
One of the subjects Gernot Rohr spoke about at the pre-match press conference on Tuesday was the composition of the Dream Team VII, with the German stating that not all the best players are with the team at the ongoing U23 Africa Cup of Nations because the tournament is clashing with the AFCON qualifiers. Of the 23 p...
Leadership Quality In The Mould Of Van Dijk : Rohr Confesses Eagles Are Missing Mikel, Ighalo
Published: November 13, 2019
Gernot Rohr has confessed that the Super Eagles are missing the leadership skills of Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel and former Watford striker Odion Ighalo after both players called time on their international careers in July 2019. Nigerian journalist Idika said at Tuesday's press conference that he's worried about the...
Battle For Super Eagles Goalkeeping Gloves: Rohr Reveals His Top Candidate To Start Vs Benin
Published: November 13, 2019
Coach Gernor Rohr has hinted that the Super Eagles goalkeeping gloves will be handed to Daniel Akpeyi when his side face Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Wednesday evening. Speaking at Tuesday's pre-match press conference attended by allnigeriasoccer.com, the German noted that the Super Eagles ...
Nigeria U23 Player Ratings Vs Zambia : Ozornwafor Solid; Awoniyi Lively; Okechukwu Leads; Nwakali Impressive
Published: November 12, 2019
Nigeria's Olympic Eagles bounced back from their false start in the 2019 U-23 AFCON campaign with a crucial win over Zambia in Cairo on Tuesday evening. Allnigeriasoccer.com's Emmanuel Chinaza brings readers the report cards of the players in action : The StartersGoalkeeperAdamu Abubakar: Kept his composure in between...
U23 AFCON Zambia 1 Nigeria 3 : Okonkwo, Nwakali, Awoniyi Strike As Dream Team VII Return To Winning Ways
Published: November 12, 2019
Nigeria recorded a thrilling 3-1 victory over Zambia in their second match of this year's U-23 African Cup Of Nations tournament at the All Salam Stadium on Tuesday evening.Coach Imama Amapakabo made changes to the team that lost to Ivory Coast last time out, with Azubuike Okechukwu, Valentine Ozonwafor, Sincere Seth a...
Rohr Names Six Young Super Eagles Players Likely To Start Against Benin
Published: November 12, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has strongly hinted that as many as six young players are in contention to be named in the starting line-up when his side tackle Benin in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Wednesday evening. Leganes' Chidozie Awaziem is battling Ola Aina for a starting spot at right-back, while Sa...
'Aribo Is One Of Our Key Players' - Nigeria Manager Rohr To Make Late Decision On Rangers Star
Published: November 12, 2019
Nigeria boss Gernot Rohr will make a late decision on whether to include Joe Aribo in his starting line-up for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin in Uyo. Aribo reported for international duty on Tuesday morning after a long trip from the United Kingdom and Rohr has suggested that it will be d...
Rohr Warns Super Eagles Not To Take 'Defensive' Benin Lightly, Clarifies On Late Substitutions
Published: November 12, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has warned the Super Eagles players not to take Benin lightly as they eliminated Morocco from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and has highlighted the defensive qualities of the Squirrels. The German noted that the Super Eagles did well in their last two internationals against Ukraine and Brazil but...
Super Eagles Captain Musa On Missing The Post-AFCON Internationals Against Ukraine, Brazil
Published: November 12, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr could not count on the services of Ahmed Musa when the Super Eagles tackled Ukraine and Brazil in two post-Africa Cup of Nations internationals in September and October respectively as the Al-Nassr winger was recovering from injury. The former Leicester City man is aware that he is not guaranteed a s...
Rohr's Big Headache : Omeruo Speaks On Competition With Semi Ajayi
Published: November 12, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has a selection headache for Wednesday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Benin as he has to choose either Leganes' Kenneth Omeruo or West Brom's Semi Ajayi to partner William Troost-Ekong in central defence. With the former Chelsea star not available for selection in the two post...