Rohr Sweats Over Mikel Fitness Ahead of Round Of 16 Clash At AFCON
Published: July 01, 2019
The Super Eagles players returned to the training ground on Monday morning as they began preparations for their round of sixteen Africa Cup of Nations clash against a yet-to-be determined opponent on Saturday, July 6, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Manager Gernot Rohr is sweating over the fitness of John Obi Mikel ah...
Rohr Provides Fresh Injury Update On Collins, Responds To Question On Potential Game vs Ghana
Published: July 01, 2019
Speaking to reporters at Sunday's post-match press conference, Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr revealed that SC Paderborn 07 fullback Jamilu Collins will be available for selection when they play their next game at the Africa Cup of Nations. Ola Aina was deployed as a left-back in all the group matches only becaus...
Leon Balogun Accepts That He Was At Fault For Madagascar's First Goal Vs Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that he was the player to be blamed for the opening goal scored by Madagascar in their Africa Cup of Nations match against the Super Eagles on Sunday evening. The Islanders were handed a gift by Balogun who fumbled with a pass from John Ogu before Nomenjanahary poun...
'Madagascar Were The Better Team' - Rohr Admits AFCON Underdogs Were Superior To Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that Madagascar were the better side in Sunday evening's Africa Cup of Nations match at the Alexandria Stadium. The Super Eagles had recorded back-to-back 1-0 wins against Burundi and Guinea but were outclassed by the Islanders who scored in each half to secure a 2-0 win. ''What h...
Troost-Ekong : We Were Not Good Enough Against Madagascar
Published: July 01, 2019
Madagascar took three points against Nigeria in the final group stage game of Group B at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations, as they booked their first ever last 16 ticket. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw the Islanders shock the three-time African champions. Udinese defender Wil...
Samuel Kalu : Defeat To Madagascar Is A Wake-Up Call To Super Eagles
Published: July 01, 2019
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr handed Samuel Kalu his first start of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in a 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening despite concerns about the winger's health. It will be recalled that the Bordeaux star collapsed in training a day before the Super Eagles opener against Burundi and i...
Key Stats Madagascar Vs Nigeria: Ndidi Aerial Duels; Etebo Most Shots, Passes, Touches & Most Fouled; Aina Key Passes; Ighalo Best PA
Published: July 01, 2019
According to the statistics provided by Whoscored from the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Madagascar on Sunday evening, the three-time African champions were better offensively and the Islanders were imperious in defence. Despite entering the game as a substitute, Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi won a joint game-hi...
'We Have Not Really Played Well' - Mikel Admits Super Eagles Were Not Impressive In The Group Stage
Published: June 30, 2019
Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel has admitted that the Super Eagles have not been impressive at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations despite winning their first two games. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro saw the Islanders shock the three-time African champions in their final group game on S...
Rohr Explains Exactly Why Osimhen, Onyekuru Did Not Feature Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr faced the cameras shortly after his side lost 2-0 to Madagascar in their final group game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Given that the Super Eagles were already through to the round of 16 before Sunday's fixture, a lot of fans wanted Rohr to give a chance to strikers Victor Osimh...
2019 AFCON: Four Takeaways From Nigeria's Shock 2-0 Loss To Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at the four takeaways from the shocking 2-0 loss suffered by the Super Eagles against Madagascar.1. Mikel's Off DayThere was so much expectations on the shoulder of Mikel ahead of the AFCON but his performance on Sunday left so much to be desired. Mikel needs to improve subsequently or the ...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Madagascar : Balogun Gets A 3; Mikel, Kalu Poor; Ogu Not Focused; Etebo Combative; Ighalo Starved Of Service
Published: June 30, 2019
The Super Eagles were humiliated 2-0 by debutants Madagascar in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.But how did the Nigerian players perform? Izuchukwu Okosi provides the answers.The Starters Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa : The goalkeeper was not to be blamed for both Madagascar goals. 5/10.Defender...
Heartbroken Super Eagles Fans Blast Balogun, Musa, Mikel For Their Performance Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
The Super Eagles of Nigeria recorded their first defeat at the ongoing AFCON as they were surprisingly thrashed 2-0 by one of the tournament's debutants Madagascar.Though Gernot Rohr rested some key members of his team prior to the game, his men were expected to win the encounter but things didn't work out as planned.F...
Madagascar 2 Nigeria 0 : Super Eagles Humiliated By AFCON Debutants
Published: June 30, 2019
The Super Eagles suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat to the Barea of Madagascar on Sunday in their last Group B game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations to finish second in the table. Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Andrea Dossema scored the goals for debutants Madagascar who topped the group with seven points, a point above Nig...
Okocha Believes Madagascar Is Not Going To Be A Walk In The Park For Super Eagles
Published: June 30, 2019
Former Nigeria captain Jay-Jay Okocha has warned the Super Eagles that their final group opponents in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, Madagascar are a difficult team to get past.   The ex-PSG and Bolton Wanderers midfielder highlighted the qualities of the Island Nation and added that they must ha...
2019 AFCON : Three Things To Expect From Nigeria's Final Group Match Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Nigeria's Super Eagles will face Madagascar on Sunday evening in the team's last Group B match of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.The Eagles are currently atop the group's table with six points from two games while debutants Madagascar have four points with a win and a draw do far.Izuchukwu Okosi predicts what to expect...