AFCON 2021: West Brom Send Ajayi Good Luck Message Ahead Nigeria vs Egypt
English Championship club West Bromwich Albion have sent a good luck message to Semi Ajayi, as the Super Eagles of Nigeria get set to face Egypt on Tuesday. The Eagles will begin their AFCON 2021 campaign against the seven-time African champions in Garoua. This will be the ninth meeting between both countries at AFCON, with Nigeria recording four wins to Egypt’s...
AFCON 2021: Salah Not A Threat To Eagles – Ndah
Super Eagles defender, Olisa Ndah has expressed confidence that the team will handle Mohamed Salah and Egypt in the right way in today’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opening game. Ndah stated this in an interview with Brila FM, where he also said that the players are working really hard to ensure that they pick the maximum points. “The...
Goals Will Help Lukaku Win Back Chelsea Supporters – Tuchel
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel believes there is only one way for Romelu Lukaku to truly win back the supporters. Lukaku upset Chelsea fans and the club with an interview he gave to an Italian outlet, where he claimed unhappiness with manager Tuchel and his role in the team. He has since apologized, and started their Carabao Cup and FA Cup games...
Why Akpeyi Lost His Place In Eagles – Gernot Rohr
Former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has revealed why Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi lost his starting spot in the national team. Since 2019, Akpeyi has been a reserve keeper, falling behind Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho. Speaking with iDiski Times, the German tactician said that Akpeyi’s reoccurring injury contributed to his loss of number one shirt in the team. READ ALSO:...
Super Eagles, Pharaohs’ Match Best So Far At AFCON 2021 – Sylvanus Okpala
Former Nigerian midfielder, Sylvanus Okpala has disclosed that the he was impressed with the game between the Super Eagles and the Pharaohs of Egypt match in Tuesday’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that the Super Eagles of Nigeria got off to a flying start as they defeated Egypt 1-0 in their Group D tie in Garoua. Kelechi Iheanacho’s fine strike...
AFCON: Kelechi Iheanacho Laments Rohr’s Sacking After Nigeria Defeat Egypt
Super Eagles star, Kelechi Iheanacho, has revealed that he and his teammates were gutted with the sack of former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr. The Leicester City forward said this following Nigeria’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, 1-0 victory against Egypt on Tuesday. Recall that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently sacked Gernot Rohr and appointed Jose Peseiro as the new...
2021 AFCON: They Didn’t Take Any Chances – Yobo Reacts To Nigeria’s Win Over Egypt
Nigeria assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has hailed Super Eagles’ solid defending after they defeated Egypt 1-0 in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations opener on Tuesday. The three-time African champions won the group game, thanks to a sparkling strike from Kelechi Iheanacho in the 30th minute. The Pharaohs stepped up their game in the second half and threw everything at the...
“We Gave Super Eagles Too Much Respect” – El Shennawy
Egypt national team goalkeeper Mohamed El-Shennawy says the Pharoahs gave the Super Eagles too much respect in Tuesday’s AFCON 2021 Group D opener. The seven-time African champions got off to a poor start after losing 1-0 to the Eagles in what looked like a one-sided game. The Eagles had a comfortable game, controlling the rhythm the way they preferred, the score...
AFCON 2021: Eguavoen Should Retain Awoniyi, Iheanacho Partnership’ – Agali
Former Nigeria international Victor Agali has advised Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen, to retain the strike partnership of Taiwo Awoniyi and Kelechi Iheanacho. Awoniyi and Iheanacho operated in the Eagles’ attack against Egypt with the latter getting the only goal with a brilliant volley. They were also involved in other chances created by the Eagles as they opened their campaign...
Super Eagles Won’t Underrate Sudan – Maduka
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye says the side will go all out for a win against Sudan in their second group game at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The three-time champions are overwhelming favourites to win the contest following their impressive display in the 1-0 win against Egypt on Tuesday. Sudan on other hand opened their campaign with...
