Archives Tag: Gernot Rohr
Super Eagles Make AFCON Qualification
April 19, 2022
On Saturday, November 17, 2018, the Super Eagles of Nigeria seized their qualification ticket into the final round of the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers. One goal made all the difference for the Eagles, who booked their spot in the AFCON final showdown in Cameroon for the first time in three years — … Continue reading Super Eagles Make AFCON Qualification
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Do You Know The New Super Eagles Goalkeeper?
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, suffered a fracture to his rib in his last game for Spanish Segunda division side, Elche, and was not in action when the Super Eagles took on South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations Qualifier, on Saturday, November 17, 2018. With Uzoho out, coach Gernot Rohr … Continue reading Do You Know The New Super Eagles Goalkeeper?
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Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa
April 19, 2022
The Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged a cash reward of $25,000 to the Super Eagles for every goal they score against South Africa in their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifying clash on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Nigeria currently leads Group E with 9 points, while South Africa is a close second … Continue reading Gov Okowa Pledges $25,000 To Super Eagles For Every Goal Against South Africa
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Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
April 19, 2022
After keeping two clean sheets for Elche this season, Super Eagles first choice, goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, conceded five goals in his third Spanish Segunda game, against Cardiz on Sunday. As distressing as this sounds, however, it is not the worst news from the game. The Super Eagles goalkeeper, suffered a concussion, and will be out … Continue reading Uzoho Out Of Super Eagles Next Game
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“The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
April 19, 2022
On Monday 29th October 2018, Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, released a 23-man list for the 2019 African Cup of Nations second leg qualifier against South Africa, and skipper, Mikel Obi was left out. Quite a number of eyebrows have been raised at the omission. However, some think the decision to keep Mikel out … Continue reading “The Super Eagles Can Do Without Mikel And Moses” – Ikpeba
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“I Dedicate My Goals To My Son” — Ighalo
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles super forward, Odion Ighalo, has dedicated his brace against Libya — in their African Cup of Nations qualifier encounter on Tuesday – to his son, Samuel, whose birthday was on Wednesday, October 17 2018. “I am dedicating my goals to my son who will be a year older tomorrow. I am happy for … Continue reading “I Dedicate My Goals To My Son” — Ighalo
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“We Will Handle Libya Like Cameroon” — Rohr
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical head, coach Gernot Rohr, has said his team must be very canny as they prepare to face Libya on Saturday for the first leg of their 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier. Nigeria will take on Libya at the Goodwill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, after which the Mediterranean Knights will host them … Continue reading “We Will Handle Libya Like Cameroon” — Rohr
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AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has left out skipper, Mikel Obi from his squad for the upcoming 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series against Libya this month. 23 players including, Alex Iwobi, William Troost-Ekong, Ahmed Musa and Moses Simon, have been invited for the games. All players are expected to be in Uyo, … Continue reading AFCON Qualifier: Mikel Dropped As Iwobi, Ekong, Moses Make Return
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Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, has responded to rumors that skipper Mikel Obi will be making an early exit from the national team. The German coach assured that though Mikel opted out of Nigeria’s 2019 African Cup of Nations qualifier game against Seychelles, this was not an indication that the seasoned midfielder was pulling … Continue reading Rohr Finally Opens Up On Mikel Obi Retirement
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Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is confident that Nigeria can defeat Seychelles on Saturday. He yet believes it would be in the team’s best interests not to look down on their East African opponents. 2019 African Cup of Nations The Super Eagles lost their first game of the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) … Continue reading Seychelles vs Nigeria: Super Eagles Ready!
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Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles skipper John Mikel Obi has opted out of Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Seychelles in September. This decision according to the player is to help aid his recovery from a recent injury he picked up with Chinese side Tianjin TEDA. Mikel, who captained the Nigeria senior men’s’ football team to … Continue reading Mikel Obi Withdraws From Super Eagle’s AFCON Qualifiers
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Rohr in Search of ‘Perfect’ Stadium for Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifier
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has begun a search for the ‘perfect’ stadium to host Libya on Match Day 3 of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers scheduled for October 10. Nigeria lost her opening game of the qualifiers to the Bafana Bafana 0-2 in Uyo and currently are on zero points. … Continue reading Rohr in Search of ‘Perfect’ Stadium for Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifier
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“I Hope Musa Scores Against Argentina” – Rohr
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr, is very hopeful that current Nigeria’s most popular man, Ahmed Musa, can replicate his two-goal wonder against a very desperate Argentina and an even more dangerous Messi. “I am happy with the nice goals Ahmed Musa scored against Iceland. The goals were well constructed by the team. It was … Continue reading “I Hope Musa Scores Against Argentina” – Rohr
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“The Team will do us proud in Russia” – Pinnick
April 19, 2022
looking up The President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick is confident that Nigerian football will, in the coming years, only get better seeing as structures that favor the game have been put in place and more are still yet to come. Pinnick gave the statement at the exhibition of Tuesday’s game which saw … Continue reading “The Team will do us proud in Russia” – Pinnick
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Who Will Wear No. 1?
April 19, 2022
Since the release of the 30-man provisional list for the world cup in Russia, there has been much ado on the choice of Super Eagles technical adviser, Gernot Rohr, naming four goalkeepers in the list. Should Daniel Akpeyi take point guard? Do we keep Ezenwa for later? What about Uzoho and Ajiboye? Such has been … Continue reading Who Will Wear No. 1?
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