Everton of England midfielder Alex Iwobi cannot wait to be thrown into the game against Benin Republic in this weekend’s AFCON 2021 Qualifiers in Port Novo. The former Arsenal striker said in Lagos yesterday that he was ready to play in any position assigned to him by coach Gernot Rohr. “Anywhere I am told to […]Read More
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The Super Eagles camp came alive last night with the arrival of Everton midfielder, Alex Iwobi, Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, Jamilu Collins, Paul Onuachu, Joe Aribo and Shehu Abdullahi. They joined early arrivals like Semi Ajayi, William Troost-Ekong, captain Ahmed Musa, Ola Aina, Henry Onyekuru, Chidozie Awaziem, Kunle Adeleke and Oghenekaro Etebo […]Read More
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has called up Genk forward Paul Onuachu for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Lesotho. Rohr invited Onuachu, who was initially on standby, to replace Moses Simon, who has been stopped from joining the Eagles squad by French club Nantes. Onuachu’s invitation was confirmed […]Read More
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system will be introduced from the quarter-final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, increasing the possibility of drama in a tournament traditionally filled with refereeing controversy but this year rather muted. It was originally planned to use VAR from the semi-final stage but it will now be brought in […]Read More
Super Eagles defender, Ola Aina, has received praise from his former club Chelsea following his impressive contribution to Nigeria’s bright start to the ongoing Africa Nations Cup in Egypt. Aina’s pass, with his back turned to Burundi’s goal, helped Nigeria finally break down the stubborn debutants, as it left space for Odion Ighalo to score […]Read More
Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, has stated that the national team have what it takes to reach the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. The FC Midtjylland striker, who has been capped twice, scoring once in Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Egypt in an international friendly, stated that there were lots of […]Read More
Out-of favour Stoke City striker, Saido Berahino has been named as captain of Burundi when the East African nation takes on Nigeria’s Super Eagles in Group B of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) holding in Egypt this month. However, Berahino has described the forthcoming AFCON as the biggest tournament he would be playing […]Read More
Super striker, Odion Ighalo who has scored seven goals in eight matches will be out for two weeks after he sustained injury in the early minutes of the last match which his club drew the 1-1. Ighalo’s injury was expected to be a major worry for Gernot Rohr as the Nations Cup camping draws near. […]Read More
Confederation of African Football is set to announce Germany company, Continental Tyres, as part of its sponsors for next month’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Egypt. With an official statement set to be announced next Monday in Cairo, Continental Tires, the leading German premium tyre manufacturer, has a long history of […]Read More
Samuel Chukwueze has been given an opportunity to play for both the Flying Eagles in the upcoming U20 World Cup in Poland and the Super Eagles in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt. The youth global tournament starts on May 23 and ends on June 15 while the AFCON begins six days later. […]Read More