Mikel, Aina, Ighalo, Ekong Start; Iwobi, Omeruo Bench As Rohr Announces Starting XI Vs Madagascar
Published: June 30, 2019
Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr has rested several players against Madagascar with an eye on the round of 16 clash against the third-placed team in Group A/C/D or the runner up in Group F next weekend.Of the line-up that started against Guinea on Wednesday, only six players have kept their places in the starting line-up an...
'He Has Been A Top Professional' - Osimhen Picking Up Tips From Chelsea Icon Mikel
Published: June 30, 2019
Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has admitted that he is learning the ropes from Chelsea icon John Obi Mikel ahead of a potential debut at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Sunday evening. Mikel is by far the most experienced player in the Super Eagles squad and Osimhen says he has been pickin...
Rohr Reveals The One Area That Madagascar Are Better Than Eagles; Discusses Potential Round Of 16 Opponents
Published: June 29, 2019
Coach Gernot Rohr has advised the Super Eagles defenders to be at their best when they face Madagascar on Sunday as he believes the opponents are an attacking threat. Nigeria managed to score two goals in total against Burundi and Guinea while The Barea found the net on three occasions, a stat that proves they are b...
Two Events That Show Gernot Rohr Has Learned From World Cup Experience
Published: June 29, 2019
Everything is going fine for the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation in Egypt after picking up a spot in the round of 16 of the competition.Though the three-time African champions are yet to record a convincing victory, Gernot Rohr has managed to come up with some unexpected decisions which play...
Enyimba Star Afelokhai Reveals The Goalkeeper He Wants Rohr To Start Against Madagascar
Published: June 29, 2019
Enyimba goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai believes Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr will not ring too many changes in his starting eleven that faces the Barea of Madagascar in Nigeria's last Group B match of the 2019 AFCON on Sunday evening.Afelokhai was named to Nigeria's standby list ahead of the AFCON but was event...
Ahmed Musa : Every Word On Madagascar, Mood In Super Eagles Camp, Pay Dispute With NFF, Players' Commitment & More
Published: June 29, 2019
Ahmed Musa represented the Super Eagles players at Saturday's pre-match press conference at the Press Conference Room of the Alexandria Stadium ahead of tomorrow's last group match at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar. The former Leicester City striker was asked about the mood in the Super Eagles camp, the ...
Rohr Hints Awaziem & Aina Will Continue As Fullbacks As Shehu, Collins Ruled Out Of Madagascar Clash
Published: June 29, 2019
Abdullahi Shehu and Jamilu Collins have been ruled out of Nigeria's final group match at the Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar on Sunday, according to manager Gernot Rohr. The German football tactician has hinted that Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina and Porto-owned defender Chidozie Awaziem will continue as...
Rohr Confirms He Will Make Changes Against Fit Madagascar Side With A Good Coach
Published: June 29, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that he will certainly make changes when his side face Madagascar in their final group match at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday evening. Rohr may unleash the likes of Victor Osimhen and Henry Onyekuru after the three-time African champions qualified for the roun...
Official : AFCON-Winning Defender Echiejile Terminates HJK Helsinki Contract
Published: June 29, 2019
Finnish Veikkausliiga champions HJK Helsinki have announced that they have ended their association with Nigeria international Elderson Echiejile. The left-back joined the Finnish powerhouse as a free agent in March, penning a guaranteed one-year deal until the end of the 2019 season, but has decided to move on to p...
Super Eagles Penultimate Workout: Osimhen Pushing For Starting Spot After Another Brilliant Goal, Extra Training For Aina
Published: June 29, 2019
The Super Eagles held their penultimate training session at the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Chelsea Academy product Ola Aina was the last player to leave the pitch as he was doing some kick around before going to join the players in the bus. Th...
Super Eagles Training Pre-Madagascar : Team A & Team B Line-Up; Uzoho Outfielder; Iwobi Neutral Player; Individual Training For Collins, Shehu
Published: June 29, 2019
The Super Eagles players under the guidance of manager Gernot Rohr continued their preparations for their final group game against Madagascar at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations with another training session held at the Arab Academy of Science, Technology and Maritime Transport on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports....
Where's Ighalo And Omeruo On Africa Cup Of Nations Scoring Chart?
Published: June 28, 2019
AFCON 2019 is seven days old and 39 goals have been scored from 18 matches as at the time of this report.  This means that an average of 2.17 goals were scored in each of the games that have been played since the start of the competition.The Super Eagles of Nigeria haven't been impressive in the final half of the ...
Galatasaray Announce Signing Of Ozornwafor; Flying Eagles Star Will Earn N232.8M In 4 Seasons
Published: June 28, 2019
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray have announced the signing of Nigeria U20 international Valentine Ozornwafor from NPFL giants Enyimba of Aba. The central defender has put pen to paper on a four-year contract with Galatasaray. Ozornwafor was a member of the Flying Eagles squad at the 2019 FIFA U20 World C...
Naby Keita Injury : Guinea Federation Blast Super Eagles Players For Injuring Liverpool Star
Published: June 28, 2019
Guinea star player Naby Keita is doubtful for their crucial last group game at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations against Burundi on Sunday after he suffered an injury in the very physical encounter against the Super Eagles. Keita's ailment is a recurrence of a groin injury he suffered during the semifinal of the Cha...
Chelsea Product Aina To Debut In European Competition Next Season As Milan Banned From UEL
Published: June 28, 2019
Italian side AC Milan qualified for next season's Europa League after finishing fifth in the Serie A but they have been excluded from European competitions for the 2019-2020 season for non-compliance with Financial Fair Play rules, announced the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday. The Rossoneri overspent...