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Nigeria:
Rohr, Balogun Differ On Super Eagles' World Cup Chances
Daily Trust, 8 May 2018
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has played down the national team's chances of reaching the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup, arguing that they are not among the top ranked African… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rohr Tasks Agali, Others to Dig Up More Info On Croatia
Vanguard, 9 May 2018
Determined to start well in their group D World Cup opener against Croatia, Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has asked his scouts to unearth more information that will help beat the… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rohr Fears Croatia's Stars, Hinges Eagles Success On Opening Game
Guardian, 7 May 2018
Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr has acknowledged that Croatia is the favourite to beat Nigeria when they meet in the opening game of the Russia 2018 World Cup on June 16. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Argentine 'Hooligans' Barred From Eagles' Match in Russia
This Day, 9 May 2018
The usual vociferous Argentine football fans that have held sway at almost every World Cup matches between the Super Eagles and the South American nation will be absent this summer… Read more »
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Nigeria:
AWCON Qualifiers - Nigeria Invites Barcelona Defender, 25 Others
Premium Times, 8 May 2018
The Super Falcons Coach, Thomas Dennerby, has invited 26 players to begin camping on Thursday ahead of preparations for the 2018 Women Africa Cup of Nations (AWCON) qualifying… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Eagles Ranked Outsiders, Spain Tipped to Win
This Day, 2 May 2018
Respected European sports research group, CIES Football Observatory, has ruled out the Super Eagles from amongst teams capable of winning the FIFA World Cup 2018 starting in Russia… Read more »
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Nigeria:
2018 FIFA WC - Onazi Praises Rohr for Fast Recovery From Injury
Vanguard, 8 May 2018
Super Eagles midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi has attributed his quick recovery from injury to work done on him by Super Eagles trainer who was sent to Turkey by coach Gernot Rohr. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Onazi Thanks Rohr, Declares Readiness for World Cup
Guardian, 8 May 2018
Nigeria's Vice Captain, Ogenyi Onazi yesterday expressed his delight to be '100 per cent fit and ready for World Cup' following Super Eagles Manager, Gernot Rohr's efforts that got… Read more »
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Nigeria:
'Ndidi Will Be Fit for World Cup'
This Day, 8 May 2018
Despite missing the rest of the English Premier League (EPL) season due to a hamstring injury, Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, 21, has been tipped to be fully fit to… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Dalung Mobilises Non-State Resources for Super Eagles
This Day, 7 May 2018
The Federal Government has thrown its weight behind the mobilisation of non-state resources for the Super Eagles' participation at the 2018 FIFA World Cup scheduled for Russia for… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Fitness Key to Nigeria's Success in Russia, Says Leon Balogun
Guardian, 7 May 2018
Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun says it is crucial his fellow international team-mates stay injury-free ahead of the 2018 World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Coach Worried Over Football Board Crisis, Players' Injury
Daily Trust, 3 May 2018
Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr is concerned by the spate of injuries in the team, few weeks to the start of the Russia 2018 World Cup. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ndidi Thanks Leicester Fans for Support
Vanguard, 4 May 2018
Wilfred Ndidi has thanked the Blue Army for sticking by their team through a season of ups and downs. Read more »
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Nigeria:
England, Nigeria Friendly Not a Walk in the Park - High Commissioner
Vanguard, 4 May 2018
British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Paul Arkwright has urged the Super Eagles to get prepared for a hard match, when they play against the Three Lions next month. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Lagerback Recalls Memories of 2010 World Cup With Super Eagles
Guardian, 4 May 2018
Former Super Eagles coach, Lars Lagerback, has sent his goodwill message to the team ahead of the World Cup tournament, expressing how fondly he holds the memories he had during… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Super Eagles Will Excel in Russia - Yobo
Premium Times, 3 May 2018
Nigeria's ex-international, Joseph Yobo, says he believes the current squad of the Super Eagles will excel in the forthcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rumbles Over Super Eagles World Cup Fund Raising
Guardian, 8 May 2018
Why would the Sports Ministry campaign for funds for Nigeria's participation in the forthcoming Russia 2018 World Cup when the world football governing body, FIFA, has already paid… Read more »