Omeruo, Iwobi, Chukwueze, Etebo In Starting XI As Rohr Announces Team To Face Algeria
Published: July 14, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria at the Cairo International Stadium, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.The German has opted to field the same set of players that started against South Africa, meaning Kaizer Chiefs ...
United States Mulling Over Call-Up For Lincoln City Teen Sensation Eligible For Nigeria, England
Published: July 14, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that the United States Soccer Federation are considering inviting Lincoln City teen sensation Jordan Adebayo-Smith to one of their national teams in the coming months. Few weeks into pre-season training, the 18-year-old has proved that his performance last season was no fluke, scori...
17-Year-Old Nigeria-Eligible Goalkeeper Included In Man City Pre-season Squad
Published: July 14, 2019
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has announced his roster for the 2019 Asia Tour, with only one Nigeria-eligible player considered for the trip to China. Republic of Ireland youth-teamer Gavin Bazunu is in contention to make his first-team debut for the Citizens in pre-season as he has been selected by the Spani...
Omeruo Names Two Advantages Rohr's Super Eagles Team Have Over 2013 AFCON Winning Squad
Published: July 14, 2019
Kenneth Omeruo was asked to compare the similarities and differences between the current Super Eagles team and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad handled by Stephen Keshi. The Chelsea central defender is among three players that was part of the squad at South Africa 2013, the others being captain Obi Mikel...
Best of The Rest: Top Four Matches Between Nigeria's Super Eagles And Algeria's Desert Foxes
Published: July 14, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles will be hoping to reach the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt but face a hurdle in the shape of Algeria in Sunday's second semifinals clash.The Eagles have won eight of the previous encounters while Algeria had won seven, with three draws between them.Izuchukwu Okosi picks out four...
Why Leicester City Flop Slimani Could Be Algeria's Secret Weapon In Clash Of The Titans
Published: July 14, 2019
Super Eagles of Nigeria are up against Algeria in the semi-final round of the ongoing AFCON tournament as they continue their quest for fourth AFCON glory. After their 3-2 comeback victory over Cameroon in the round-16 stage, many Nigerians now tip Gernot Rohr's men to lift the trophy come July 19.To achieve such feat...
'Nigeria One Of The Favourites To Win AFCON' - Algeria Captain Riyad Mahrez Wary Of Super Eagles
Published: July 13, 2019
In an interview after Algeria advanced to the semifinal of the Africa Cup of Nations, Manchester City winger Riyad Mahrez is certain of one thing, that the Super Eagles will be more formidable than their quarterfinal opponents, Ivory Coast. The Desert Foxes captain pointed out that the Super Eagles have an advantage...
'Try To Win In Another Way ' - Algeria Coach Thrown Off Balance By Nigerian Female Journalist
Published: July 13, 2019
The antics of North African footballers, Algerian players in particular, has been one of the talking points in the build-up to the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal between the Desert Foxes and Super Eagles. In a video circulating on social media, Ramy Bensebaini was seen slapping himself in the face with Wilfried ...
Rohr On Mikel's Influence Playing Or Not, What Super Eagles Fans Said After Beating RSA
Published: July 13, 2019
Gernot Rohr has lavished praise on Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel, saying he is important to the Super Eagles whether or not he is on the pitch. Mikel has not featured for the Super Eagles since he suffered a knee injury against Madagascar in the final Group B game and he is unlikely to return to the starting line-u...
Nigeria Handed Triple Injury Boost Ahead Of Algeria Clash But Shehu Still Listed As Doubtful
Published: July 13, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has been handed a triple injury boost ahead of his side's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria in Cairo, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. It is believed that Africa Cup of Nations leading marksman Odion Ighalo, vice-captain Ahmed Musa and young defender Chidozie Awaz...
2019 AFCON Algeria Vs Nigeria : The Top Four Players To Watch Out For
Published: July 13, 2019
The stage is getting set as Nigeria faces a stern test in the semi-finals of the AFCON in Egypt. This will be a bigger task than the one they had against South Africa as they take on Algeria. The Desert Foxes will be out to spoil Nigeria’s party but it remains to be seen the side that will come out on top after this...
Omeruo Reveals The One Instruction Rohr Has Given The Players Ahead Of Algeria Clash
Published: July 13, 2019
Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo has revealed that manager Gernot Rohr has instructed the players not to commit fouls close to the 18-yard box ahead of Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria. Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi committed a foul just outside the box against Mada...
Osimhen, Onyekuru May Be Considered For Next Two AFCON Games; Uzoho Left In Limbo
Published: July 13, 2019
Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen and Everton winger Henry Onyekuru may be considered for the Super Eagles next two matches at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, Gernot Rohr hinted at today's pre-match press conference. Of the 20 outfield players named on Nigeria's roster for the tournament in Egypt, only O...
Rohr Reacts To Incident Algeria Defender Used Zaha's Hand To Hit Himself In The Face
Published: July 13, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has played down the incident involving Ramy Bensebaini and Wilfried Zaha during the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal between Algeria and Ivory Coast on Thursday, July 11. In a video circulating on social media, Bensebaini was seen slapping himself in the face with Zaha's hand before fal...
Rohr Reveals How Super Eagles Are Preparing For AFCON Semifinal Vs Algeria; Admits Injury Concerns
Published: July 13, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr and Chelsea's Kenneth Omeruo attended the mandatory pre-match press conference ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations semifinal showdown against Algeria. The former Bayern Munich defender revealed that the Super Eagles have been preparing for the semifinal clash since they knocked out Sou...