The Key Stats Nigeria Vs Burundi: Chukwueze Top Dribbler; Onuachu Most Aerial Duels; Iwobi Key Passes; Omeruo Clearances; Aina Top Interceptor
Published: June 22, 2019
Odion Ighalo's 77th minute strike was enough to secure three points for the Super Eagles in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi on Saturday evening. Taking a look at the statistics, as provided by Whoscored, from the match staged at the Alexandria Stadium, several Super Eagles players racked up g...
Rohr Reveals The Super Eagles Player Who Impressed Him In Win Against Burundi
Published: June 22, 2019
Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr was impressed by the performance of Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi as Nigeria began their campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory against a hardworking Burundi team on Saturday. It was an open secret before this evening's match that Rohr had planned to name the ...
Rohr Reveals Exactly Why Ighalo Didn't Start Super Eagles Win Against Burundi
Published: June 22, 2019
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed that it was a tactical decision not to start Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers top scorer Ighalo in the 1-0 victory against Burundi on Saturday. The former Watford star took his place among the substitutes before scoring the game-winner in the 77th minute, four minutes aft...
Five Takeaways From Super Eagles Hard-Fought 1-0 Victory Against AFCON Debutants Burundi
Published: June 22, 2019
The Super Eagles began their campaign in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations with a laboured 1-0 win over the Swallows of Burundi. Izuchukwu Okosi takes a look at five takeaways from the game.1. Poor Delivery In Final ThirdThe Eagles dominated possession but their finishing in the first half left much to be desired. The tr...
Super Eagles Player Ratings Vs Burundi : Ighalo Joker; Omeruo Brilliant; Iwobi & Aina Star; Chukwueze Promising; Mikel Not Convincing; Onuachu Struggles
Published: June 22, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com runs the rule on the Super Eagles players following their 1-0 win over Burundi. The Starters GoalkeeperDaniel Akpeyi: Pulled off some top drawer saves to keep Nigeria in the tough game. (6.5/10)Kenneth Omeruo: Brilliant defending from the Chelsea man.Went close with a dipping header too. (8/10)Wil...
Nigeria 1 Burundi 0 : Ighalo Comes Off Bench To Net Game-Winner, Aina With Spectacular Assist
Published: June 22, 2019
Nigeria beat Burundi 1-0 courtesy of an Odion Ighalo's late goal in their first group game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations at the Alexandria Stadium on Saturday evening.Gernot Rohr's charges did really well to contain the plucky underdogs amidst a foray of missed chances and Daniel Akpeyi's saves to keep the three-ti...
2019 Women's World Cup : Super Falcons Player Ratings From 3-0 Loss To Germany
Published: June 22, 2019
Goals from Sara Daebritz, Alexandra Popp and Schuller  proved enough to condemn the Super Falcons to a 3-0 defeat against Germany in their 2016 FIFA World Cup round of 16 meeting at the Stade des Alpes, Grenoble on Saturday, June 22. Allnigeriasoccer.com reports the performances of the players in action thus, The...
Iwobi, Omeruo, Mikel, Ndidi Start; Shehu Risked As Nigeria Unveil Starting XI Vs Burundi
Published: June 22, 2019
Gernot Rohr has announced the Super Eagles starting line-up for their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Burundi at the Alexandria Stadium, Alexandria, starting from 1800 hours on Saturday.Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi gets the nod to be in goal for the fourth straight international, meaning Francis Uzoho an...
2019 WWC : Nigeria Coach Makes Three Changes To Starting XI Vs Germany; Oshoala Bench
Published: June 22, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria manager Thomas Dennerby has picked his starting line-up for Saturday's Women's World Cup round of sixteen match against Germany at the Stade des Alpes, Grenoble. Three changes have been made from the team which started the 1-0 loss to France in Rennes five days ago. A...
'Sometimes You Have Your Hardest Matches Vs Underdogs' - Balogun Likens Burundi, Madagascar To Brighton
Published: June 22, 2019
Brighton & Hove defender Leon Balogun has admitted that the Super Eagles have a tough task on their hands in the group stage of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations despite the fact they are one of the favorites for the title. Drawn in Group B alongside two debutants Burundi and Madagascar, and a strong-looking Guinea te...
Key Super Eagles Defender Ruled Out Of AFCON Opener Vs Burundi With Injury
Published: June 22, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Bursaspor star Abdullahi Shehu has been ruled out Nigeria's opening game against Burundi at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday evening due to injury. The fullback failed a fitness test leading up to today's game and it is foregone conclusion that he will not be selected...
Who Is Nigeria-Burundi Referee Bernard Camille? Has He Visited Nigeria & Officiated At AFCON Before?
Published: June 22, 2019
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have appointed Seychellois Bernard Camille as referee for Nigeria's opening game of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations against Burundi on Saturday evening. Berne Tesfagiorgis O’Michael from Eritrea and Mohammed Ibrahim from Sudan are the assistant referees while Ahmad Hee...
Jay-Jay Okocha Talks About Iwobi, Gernot Rohr; Rates Super Eagles AFCON Chances
Published: June 22, 2019
Former Nigeria captain Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is delighted with the progress made by his nephew, Alex Iwobi since he emerged onto the scene. On October 8, 2015, Iwobi made his international debut for Nigeria before he was handed his professional debut by Arsene Wenger in a League Cup clash vs Sheffield Wednesday 19 ...
Africa's Best XI In The 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup: Oshoala, Oparanozie, Nnadozie, Ebi Make List
Published: June 22, 2019
The group stage of the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup in France was concluded on Thursday with Nigeria and Cameroon reaching the Round of 16 with fixtures against Germany and England on the horizon for both.South Africa's Amajita had crashed out in the group stages.Izuchukwu Okosi here takes a look at the outstanding play...
2019 AFCON : Super Eagles Winger Kalu Collapses In Training Pre-Burundi
Published: June 21, 2019
Bordeaux winger Samuel Kalu collapsed during training with the Super Eagles on Friday, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.  The player fell unconscious while trying to take a corner kick and was immediately attended to by medics before he was transferred to a hospital near the training pitch of the Arab Academy of Scien...