Nigeria:   Former Arsenal Star, Parlour, Tips Iwobi for Greatness

This Day, 9 October 2017

A former Arsenal FC star, Ray Parlour, has tipped Super Eagles attacking midfielder, Alex Iwobi to become one of the best footballers of his generation if he adds scoring more… Read more »

Nigeria:   Onazi - We Will Surpass Past World Cup Record

Vanguard, 9 October 2017

Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is in Midfielder Ogenyi Onazi is in dreamland following the qualification of the Super Eagles for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Godswill Akpabio… Read more »

Nigeria:   Iwobi Needs More Goals to Become World Class - Parlour

Vanguard, 9 October 2017

Former Arsenal great, Ray Parlour believes Nigerian midfielder, Alex Iwobi can become one of the best in the world if he adds more goals to his game. Read more »

Nigeria:   Eagles'll Compete for Glory in Russia - Rohr

Vanguard, 9 October 2017

Coach Gernot Rohr was beaming with smiles weekend after the Super Eagles pipped a resilient Zambian side 1-0 at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, becoming the first African nation to… Read more »

Zambia/Nigeria:   Nigeria vs Zambia Match - No One Died, At Least Six Injured

Premium Times, 8 October 2017

The Police in Akwa Ibom State have stated that six persons were injured Saturday in Uyo during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Zambia. Read more »

Nigeria:   Nobody Died in Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Says Commissioner

This Day, 9 October 2017

The Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Hon. Charles Udoh, has dismissed media reports that five football fans were feared to have died following a… Read more »

Nigeria:   Are the Super Eagles Back to Winning Ways?

Guardian, 8 October 2017

On October 7, 2017, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Chipolopolos of Zambia by 1-0 at the Uyo Stadium in Akwa Ibom. Alex Iwobi's second half goal sealed Nigeria's… Read more »

Zambia/Nigeria:   Super Eagles Qualify for 2018 World Cup

Zambia Reports, 7 October 2017

Substitute Alexander Iwobi score a second half goal to book Nigeria a place at the Russia World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Zambia in Uyo. Read more »

Nigeria:   Ola Aina - Eye On Super Eagles Porous Left Back

This Day, 7 October 2017

Super Eagles's weakest link is the left full back manned by Elderson Echiejile. However, Ola Aina, who recently switched allegiance to Nigeria after he had played for England at… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   The World Cup Beckons, Along With It the 'Patriots'

This Day, 7 October 2017

In a few hours our dear country would almost certainly qualify for the 2018 World Cup after a showdown with Zambia in Uyo. The Super Eagles would secure the ticket to Russia, with… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Super Eagles Coach Rohr Optimistic of Chipolopolo's Fall

This Day, 7 October 2017

Not many Nigerian soccer fans would have wagered that Nigeria will qualify for the 2018 World Cup when it was pitched against Africa's football power house -Algeria, Cameroon and… Read more »

Nigeria:   Why We Lost to Nigeria Last Year - Zambian Coach

Vanguard, 6 October 2017

Ahead of the crucial Russia 2018 FIFA world cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Chipolopolo of Zambia, Wedson Nyirenda has again boasted that he is Nigeria… Read more »

Zambia/Nigeria:   Nigeria V Zambia Clash - It's Fire for Fire - Mikel

Vanguard, 6 October 2017

Captain John Obi Mikel has said the Super Eagles will match World cup foes Zambia attack for attack, defence for defence. Read more »

Zambia/Nigeria:   World Cup Qualifier: Nigeria Against Zambia Should Be a No-Contest

Premium Times, 6 October 2017

This is in no way disparaging the quality of the Chipolopolo of Zambia. But if we talk about the value of the parts that make up the teams, then Nigeria's Super Eagles are way… Read more »

Nigeria:   Gernot Rohr Plans Big Surprise for Zambia

Guardian, 6 October 2017

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will not play same formation and style that helped them pick a win and a draw against Cameroun in their last World Cup 2018 Qualifiers against Zambia,… Read more »

Zambia:   No Guarantees Nigeria Will Beat Zambia, Says Moses

This Day, 6 October 2017

Super Eagles and Chelsea star Victor Moses has said he cannot guarantee Nigeria will beat Zambia on Saturday because the crucial World Cup qualifier will be "tricky". Read more »

Nigeria:   We Will Do Our Talking On Pitch, Says Leon Balogun

Guardian, 6 October 2017

Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun says the team would speak through their action inside the pitch in tomorrow's FIFA World Cup qualifier against the Chipolopolo of Zambia rather… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Super Eagles' Clash With Zambia Will Be Good to Behold - Coach Rohr

Premium Times, 5 October 2017

Super Eagles' Chief Coach, Gernot Rohr, says his team's clash with the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo on Saturday will be a good game to behold. Read more »

Nigeria:   World Cup Qualifier - Five Zambian Players Eagles Must Watch

Guardian, 4 October 2017

When the group stage of the World cup qualifiers in Africa kicked off last year in October, the Zambians would not have believed that they would be in this position after they lost… Read more »

Nigeria:   Aina Eager to Make International Bow for Nigeria

Vanguard, 5 October 2017

Hull City defender Ola Aina is eager to finally make his international debut for Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria:   World Cup Qualifiers - We Know How Important This Match - Mikel Obi

Vanguard, 5 October 2017

Super Eagles' captain Mikel Obi said on Wednesday that the Nigerian national team players have no need to say too much before Saturday's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Rohr Says Super Eagles' Clash With Zambia Will Be Good to Behold

Vanguard, 5 October 2017

Super Eagles' Chief Coach Gernot Rohr says his team's clash with the Chipolopolo of Zambia in Uyo on Saturday will be a good game to behold. Read more »

Nigeria:   World Cup Qualifier - Pinnick Wants Super Eagles to Be Calm, Clinical

Vanguard, 5 October 2017

The President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has urged the Super Eagles to be calm but clinical in Saturday's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against the… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Super Eagles Going for Outright Win in Battle Against Zambia

Daily Trust, 4 October 2017

The Super Eagles spokesman, Toyin Ibitoye, on Wednesday debunked the news that the team would be satisfied with a draw against Zambia, saying instead that the team would be going… Read more »

Africa:   2018 W/Cup - 3 Africa Countries On Brink of Qualification

Vanguard, 5 October 2017

Nigeria, Egypt and Tunisia could all book their spots at next year's World Cup in the penultimate round of African qualifiers at the weekend, but the other two slots will only be… Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   2018 World Cup Qualifiers - Mikel Assures of Victory Over Zambia

Premium Times, 5 October 2017

Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has assured the teeming fans of the Nigeria national football team that they will not be disappointed after Saturday's crunch World Cup… Read more »

Nigeria:   2018 World Cup Qualifiers - Akwa Ibom Governor Splashes N18 Million On Super Eagles

Premium Times, 5 October 2017

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel, has redeemed his pledge of $10,000 per goal for the matches against Cameroon to the Super Eagles. Read more »

Egypt:   Nigeria, Egypt, Tunisia Eye 2018 World Cup Tickets

Guardian, 4 October 2017

Nigeria, Egypt and Tunisia could all book their spots at next year's World Cup in the penultimate round of African qualifiers at the weekend, but the other two slots will only be… Read more »

Zambia/Nigeria:   Chipolopolo's Chilufya Out of Super Eagles Clash

Zambia Reports, 4 October 2017

Austria based midfielder Enock Mwepu has joined the Zambia national team camp in Accra Ghana ahead of Saturday's crucial Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B match against Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria/Zambia:   Moses Finally Hit Uyo for Showdown Against Zambia

Leadership, 5 October 2017

Super Eagles' talisman Victor Moses has finally arrived the team camp in Uyo ahead of this weekend's crucial game against Zambia. Read more »

Nigeria:   Joy in Eagles Camp As Victor Moses Arrives

Vanguard, 4 October 2017

Chelsea forward Victor Moses arrived the Eagles training camp in Uyo yesterday eliciting joy from players and officials. Read more »