BEN IROHA: Why no set of Eagles can match USA ’94 squad
In continuation of our pursuit for the best, today we bring to you the first part of an interview with former Nigeria international, Benedict Iroha. He was a member of the famous 1994 Super Eagles squad. Iroha spoke with our Weekend Editor, Onochie Anibeze and Jacob Ajom, Deputy Sports Editor on a wide range of issues. Excerpts:
Rohr pleased with Super Eagles, after comeback win against Benin
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has praised the attitude of his side after coming from behind to claim a 2-1 victory against the Republic of Benin in Wednesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying game. Stephane Sessegnon gave the Squirrels the lead two minutes into the match before the Super Eagles rallied back with goals from […]
Super Eagles coach Rohr hints he will start Akpeyi against Benin
Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi has the best chance of starting between the sticks in Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Benin, Gernot Rohr has disclosed. Rohr invited three goalkeepers – Akpeyi, Katsina United’s Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Fortuna Dusseldorf’s Maduka Okoye – for the Super Eagles’ games against the Squirrels on Wednesday […]
Super Eagles coach Rohr reveals why he snubbed NPFL stars
Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has stated home-based players were omitted from his latest selection for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches because they are not fit enough. The Super Eagles will host Benin for their Group L opening game at Godswill Akpabio Stadium on Wednesday with only Enyimba defender Ifeanyi Anaemena making Rohr’s […]
Super Eagles camp sizzles with the arrival of Musa, Iwobi and Ndidi
Photos: 🦅 Get In Eagles! #SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong #TotalAfcon2021Q pic.twitter.com/WsPVLUbEPl — 🇳🇬 Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) November 11, 2019 Nigeria captain and Al-Nassr winger Ahmed Musa, Everton forward Alex Iwobi and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, as well as nine other players, are in camp. The three-time African champions will take on the Republic of Benin in […]
Rohr expresses displeasure with CAF over AFCON qualifying schedule
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr has expressed his displeasure over his side’s tight Africa Cup of Nations qualifying schedules in November. The Super Eagles of Nigeria will open their Group L campaign against the Republic of Benin on November 13 before taking on Lesotho four days later. ALSO READ: Golden Eaglets’ victory, a lesson in resilience, says […]
FIFA Ranking: Nigeria drops by one spot, now world 35th
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World Ranking for the month of October to now place as world 35th country. In the ranking table from the world football governing body, FIFA on Thursday, Nigeria garnered 1,481 points as against 1482 recorded in September. However, in spite of the drop, Nigeria […]
Has Semi Ajayi usurped Omeruo’s Eagles starting spot
The last two months have seen the Super Eagles post two of their more impressive performances under coach Gernot Rohr. Yes, both the matches against Ukraine and Brazil ended in draws, and both saw Nigeria give up an advantage, but the feeling has been largely positive. The plan has been clear: keep a solid shape without the ball, then spring quickly […]
Football: Review of Nigerian players in Europe
A host of Nigerian players were in action for their clubs around Europe, with some having good games and others, games to forget. Too Good: Anthony Nwakaeme The forward played an important part in Trabzonspor’s 4-1 win over Gaziantep, setting up Yusuf Sari’s goal in the 81st minute which added a bit more gloss to […]
Super Eagles beat Togo but won’t be going to CHAN 2020
The home-based Super Eagles will now miss out of the party at the CHAN 2020 in Cameroon in spite of a 2-0 win against Togo at the Agege Stadium in Lagos. The Nigerian side put on a spirited effort to overturn the 1-4 first leg deficit, but they failed and thus lost 3-4 aggregate. The […]
Rohr predicts ‘good future’ for his young Super Eagles after Brazil draw
Nigeria national team coach Gernot Rohr believes the Super Eagles have a ‘good future’ after they played out a 1-1 draw against Brazil in Sunday’s international friendly in Singapore. The 66-year-old German tactician paraded a young team against the five-time world champions, following a spate of withdrawals by some of his experienced players, including captain Ahmed Musa. […]
