Author: Tolu Adedayo
Elche of Spain goalkeeper, Francis Odinaka Uzoho has set an early pace in training with the Super Eagles and is already looking set to start ahead of Daniel Akpeyi and Ike Ezenwa.
Crotone and Super Eagles forward, Simeon Nwankwo has called on his colleagues to handle Saturday’s AFCON qualifier against Libya with all focus and seriousness.
Nigeria will face Libya in a 2019 Nations Cup qualifier encounter that could determine the fate of both teams on Saturday. Nigeria sits third on the table on three points after losing their opening encounter 2-0 to South Africa while Libya sits top on the table after defeating Seychelles 5-1 in their opening game before holding South Africa 0-0 in their second group fixture. DATE – 13TH October 2018 KICK OFF TIME – 4 PM VENUE – Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Nigeria.
Ahmed Musa says the team will miss the influence of captain John Obi Mikel in the 2019 AFCON qualifier vs Libya on Saturday but believes there are players that can replace Victor Moses. The Super Eagles who are third on the Group E log with three points will miss their mercurial skipper due to fitness issues as confirmed by the boss Gernot Rohr. And Musa believes the team will shrug off the setback and record victory over the Mediterranean Knights on Saturday. “We will definitely miss the captain. We all understand his importance to the team,” the Al-Nassr…
Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr says he is contented with the level of the commitment of the Eagles players since the commencement of training in Uyo yesterday.
Super Eagles and Standard Liege of Belgium midfielder, Uche Henry Agbo has lost his biological mother in the city of Enugu, Nigeria. The Kano-born footballer is currently in Enugu as a result of the death of his mother which according to a close source passed away in a sleep. Elder brother to Uche, Oliver Agbo speaking to our correspondent in Enugu about the unfortunate incident said, “We have lost our mum. She didn’t deserve to die now because she suffered to raise us up but did not reap the fruit of her labour.” He went on to…
Gernot Rohr surprised Nigeria fans with the inclusion of an uncapped defender Jamilu Collins ahead of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier away to Seychelles. However, World Cup defender and Russian-based Brian Idowu kept the German-based Collins on the Substitute bench in the encounter against Seychelles. From the public perception, Brian Idowu has not done anything spectacular in all his Super Eagles caps to show he is really capable of manning the left back position. He has been caught unaware by opposing wingers, lost concentration, found out of position, lacking speed, with almost zero-pull out ability from the…
Super Eagles forwards Moses Simon and Samuel Kalu both play from the wings, and the two were teammates at least for Last season at Belgian Jupiler Side, KAA Gent. So, who should start for the Super Eagles on Saturday? remember Samuel KALU’s performance against Seychelles in Victoria last month? Meanwhile, all through the qualifying campaign for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup, Moses held onto his role in the left wing of the Eagles attack with Coach Gernot Rohr opting for the 4-3-3 formation. The 4-3-3 worked with Moses Simon on the flanks, as the results attested. The…
Principality outfit, AS Monaco have posted a statement on their Official Twitter account to declare Manager Leonardo Jardim is not the head coach anymore. Roberto Martinez’s assistant for the Belgian national team, Thierry Henry is the favourite candidate to replace him after turning down Championship side Aston Villa. Monaco currently lie 18th in the table with just one win from their opening nine league fixtures. The former Arsenal striker has a strong link with the principality side. He graduated from Monaco’s academy to play 141 games for the club, winning the Ligue 1 title in 1996-97. …
Bordeaux and Super Eagles winger Samuel Kalu has said that he is ready to face Libya in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Uyo on Saturday. The former KAA Gent youngster who had a lively debut for the Super Eagles in the 3-0 win over Seychelles is now hungry for more. “Have I helped my chances of playing on Saturday? As a winger, you want to play and get your teammates in scoring positions and score goals. “I’ve always been the same when you get given an opportunity, you’ve got to take it and…
