Iwobi, Ndidi to preview Eagles’ latest jersey
Two England-based players, Alex Iwobi of Arsenal and Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi of Leicester City will get the privilege of previewing the next set of Nigeria’s national team kits and a forthcoming ceremony in London.
Nigeria waits on Solanke, Lookman
Liverpool’s Dominic Solanke and Everton’s Ademola Lookman are being “allowed to decide” whether they want to switch their international allegiance to Nigeria. Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr admitted that the duo “are not convinced” about the prospect of switching to play for Nigeria, but the German hasn’t given up hope of securing them yet.
AFCON 2019: Eagles to return to Uyo for camping
Super Eagles will return to Uyo for their Africa Cup of Nations build-up, and most likely travel from the Akwa Ibom State capital to neighbouring Cameroon for the continental soccer showpiece in June 2019.
Rohr: I’ll field my best players against Seychelles
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed his plan for the 2019 AFCON Qualifiers reverse fixture against Seychelles in March next year.
Return of wingers: Super Eagles ‘re flying again
Nigeria last weekend qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations with a match to spare. The qualification came after the Eagles were held to a 1-1 draw by their hosts, South Africa in Johannesburg. Three days later, the Super Eagles took on the Cranes of Uganda in an international friendly at the Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba. The encounter ended in a barren draw, the first by the team since Gernot Rohr took over.
Osimhen hails Eagles spirit
Sporting Charleroi striker Victor Osimhen has hailed the family spirit inn the Super Eagles squad, claiming that it is one of the secrets behind the team’s qualification for the 2019 African Cup of Nations.
