When the Super Eagles of Nigeria file out on June 16 against the Vatreni of Croatia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, they could be for spectators “a beautiful bride’’. Rated as the youngest team in the tournament,…
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Super Eagles line-up against Czech Republic – NFF
The Super Eagles have the objective of coming out of Wednesday’s friendly against the Czech Republic with a win to set them in great psychological tune for the FIFA World Cup finals. As revealed in the NFF official Twitter handle, the match kicks…
We have no goalkeeper crisis, Rohr insists
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, has dismissed reports that he is facing a goalkeeping crisis. The Super Eagles boss also explained why the most inexperienced goalkeeper in the squad, Francis Uzoho, has started the last four matches played by the…
Czech Republic: Eagles land in Austria
The Super Eagles on Sunday arrived in Vienna, Austria where they will be based ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The team left London Sunday after their 1-2 loss on Saturday to England at the Wembley Stadium.…
What odds has Nigeria to win the World Cup?
The Coach Gernot Rohr had managed three other African nations before taking over the Super Eagles in 2016. Qualified with something to spare. Who’s the star? Captain John Obi Mikel has bags of experience and presence in central midfield. Chelsea’s…
Moses, Mikel, Ighalo for England – Rohr
Victor Moses, Mikel John Obi and Odion Ighalo are likely to be in the Nigeria line-up to face England in a World Cup warm-up match in London on Saturday, coach Gernot Rohr has said, AFP reports. “We will have Victor…
WORLD CUP: Nigeria ranks 10th among countries tipped to take Germany’s crown
The Super Eagles have been tipped as one of the teams likely to celebrate in Russia. The pundits have seen something in the Super Eagles that a lot of Nigerians may not have noticed. Where as many Nigerians see Croatia,…
Countdown (27) FIFA WC: Team spirit will help us against Croatia, Iceland, Argentina — Rohr
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that his team may have no match winners, but team spirit and tactics will see them soar over their group D opponents at the FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Super Eagles are…
FIFA: SUPER EAGLES GROUP D OPPONENTS ICELAND, CROATIA REVEAL LIST
Super Eagles group D opponents Croatia and Iceland have released their list for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. World Cup newcomers Iceland have released their final 23-man list for the tournament, while Croatia released a 32-man list which will be eventually trimmed for the…
COUNTDOWN (31) 2018 FIFA WC: ROHR READY TO REVEAL PROVISIONAL LIST
Super Eagles Coach Gernot Rohr is being expected to reveal his provisional World Cup squad today, after a painstaking exercise of consultation with coaches and Nigerian Football Federation technical committee officials. This is just as some of the key players…