1. Iwobi, Ndidi, Etebo, Balogun Start As Nigeria Announce Starting XI Vs Libya
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr has announced his starting line-up for Saturday’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report.
The German has opted to name the same starting line-up which he rehearsed during the national team’s penultimate workout on Thursday evening.
2. Super Eagles will win FIFA World Cup one day, says Pinnick
The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has expressed the hope that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will one day win the FIFA World Cup. Pinnick expressed the hope on Friday in Uyo after playing in the maiden novelty match between SWAN Selected team and Akwa Ibom Sports Arena team.
The NFF president said he decided to honour the invitation to play in the match having in mind that if he failed to do so it could be taken as if he got hamstring injury or simply refused to participate.
3. Nigeria will win FIFA World Cup one day – Pinnick
The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has expressed the hope that Nigeria’s Super Eagles will one day win the FIFA World Cup
Pinnick expressed the hope on Friday in Uyo after playing in the maiden novelty match between SWAN Selected team and Akwa Ibom Sports Arena team.
4. Ogu Urges Fans Support For Eagles’ Victory Against Libya
Super Eagles midfielder, John Ogu, has called on Nigerian fans to rally behind the team as they look to secure the maximum points in their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against Libya today (Saturday) at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.
Gernot Rohr’s men sit in third position in Group E with three points from their opening two games, and a win against the Mediterranean Knights could see them move to the top position in the table depending on the outcome of the group’s other games between South Africa and Seychelles.
5. Rohr hints on future invitation for Amuzie
Lugano left back, Stanley Amuzie is on course to be recalled to the Super Eagles team for future assignments, two years after he last featured for the national team, according to coach Gernot Rohr.
