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| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 11:28am On May 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Mandanda beats Enyeama to Ligue 1 best goalkeeper award [/size]  By Shina Oludare The Lille man lost the best goalkeeper title to Steve Mandanda in a ceremony conducted in Paris on Sunday evening Vincent Enyeama missed out of Ligue 1’s best goalkeeper of 2015-16 at the annual award ceremony on Sunday. The Lille goalkeeper could not stop Olympic Marseille’s Steve Mandanda from dethroning Salvatore Sirigu. The Nigerian made the list of nominees for the most outstanding players in France this season after keeping 14 clean sheets in 21 out of 35 matches for sixth placed Lille. He was named among the top 10 goalkeepers in Europe for the 2015/16 season by the Swiss-based CIES Football Observatory, where he placed sixth behind Manuel Neuer, Jan Oblak, Gianluigi Buffon, Kevin Trapp and Claudio Bravo. Zlatan Ibrahimovic was named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for the third time in four seasons dusting off competition from Paris Saint-Germain team-mate Ángel Di María, Hatem Ben Arfa of OGC Nice and Lassana Diarra of Olympique de Marseille. WINNERS IN FULL Ligue 1 Player of the Year - Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint-Germain) Ligue 1 Young Player of the Year - Ousmane Dembélé (Rennes) Ligue 1 Goal of the Season - Pierrick Capelle (Angers SCO v EA Guingamp) Ligue 1 Coach of the Year - Laurent Blanc (Paris Saint-Germain) Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year - Steve Mandanda (Marseille) Ligue 2 Player of the Year - Famara Dhiedhiou (Clermont) Ligue 2 'Keeper of the Year - Baptiste Reynet (Dijon) Ligue 2 Coach of the Year - Olivier Dall'Oglio (Dijon) http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2016/05/08/23282582/mandanda-beats-enyeama-to-ligue-1-best-goalkeeper-award?ICID=HP_HN_HP_RI_1_3 [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 11:36am On May 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Mikel blames poor finishing for shock Chelsea defeat [/size] [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/87/43/john-obi-mikel_a0eetikf2bak1gmcgfrzekhkw.jpg?t=-700521006&w=620&h=430[/img] By Shina Oludare The Blues’ midfielder admitted that his team was wasteful in front of goal as they were toppled by the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light John Obi Mikel felt Chelsea paid the price for not converting their chances in their 3-2 defeat to Sunderland on Saturday. Guus Hiddink’s men were 2-1 at the break but Sam Allardyce’s men scored twice in a three-minute second-half spell to silence the Blues at the Stadium of Light. And the Nigerian blamed his side's inability to convert their chances for their defeat despite a bright start. “We started the game well and for the first 30 to 35 minutes we had control and we were playing well,” Mikel told club website. “We were creating chances, moving the ball quickly and players wanted to get involved. “In the second half, we came out and we wanted to carry on where left off but we didn’t kill the game when we had the chances to do it. “Then Ivanovic went down, the referee didn’t blow the whistle, we stopped a little and they scored the second goal. From then, they had some momentum, they built on that and got the third goal.” The Super Eagles skipper believes the Black Cats were helped by a sell-out crowd at the Stadium but remained swayed they should have won the game. “Their fans were on top of them and supporting them, and rightly so because they have to save their Premier League status,” he continued. “They came out to fight and play. But if we killed the game when we had the chances and opportunities I don’t think they would have come back into the game.” http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2016/05/08/23284272/mikel-blames-poor-finishing-for-shock-chelsea-defeat?ICID=HP_HN_1 [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 11:44am On May 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] EXCLUSIVE: OFOEDU CONFIRMS MOVE TO JOIN ETO AT ANTALYASPOR [/size]  23 year old Nigerian forward Chikeluba Ofoedu has confirmed to Owngoalnigeria.com that he has agreed a deal to join Antalyaspor where he is expected to partner Africa soccer legend Samuel Eto. Ofoedu has been in the second division in Turkey since moving to Europe in 2012 and played for 1461 Trabzon and Karsiyaka before joining Samsunspor two seasons ago. After scoring double digit goals for the second consecutive season he has agreed a deal to join Antalyaspor in the summer on a free transfer. “I’m very much happy with my progress because am getting better every season and with more than 10 goals in my last two seasons, I am happy I will finally get the chance to play in the Super Lig” He told Muyiwalawal who is always reliable when it comes to transfer news about Nigeria players. “I believe I will only get better and better” He concluded. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/05/08/exclusive-ofoedu-confirms-move-to-join-eto-at-antalyaspor/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 11:47am On May 09, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Raheem Lawal Confirms Availability For Nigeria Friendlies; To Resume Training On Tuesday [/size]  Osmanlispor midfielder Raheem Lawal has confirmed his availability for the upcoming friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg. The former Dream Team star had to be substituted immediately after the interval in his team’s thrilling 3-3 draw with Bursaspor on Saturday, and he has revealed that he will not resume training until Tuesday, May 10 after picking up a knock. “I got a little knock during that game and that’s why I was substituted, ” Raheem Lawal told allnigeriasoccer.com. “I will be available for the Super Eagles friendly games later this month. I am fine now and hope to resume training on Tuesday.” Raheem Lawal has not featured for the national team since 2014. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18958 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 12:11pm On May 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ambrose Wins Fourth Scottish Title; Mbakogu Misses Penalties, Scores [/size]  By James Agberebi: Nigeria defender Efe Ambrose and his Celtic team-mates were crowned Scottish Premiership champions after defeating Aberdeen 3-2 on Sunday. Ambrose, who started from the bench, was introduced for Charles Mulgrew in the 46th minute. Patrick Roberts scored twice and Mikael Lustig added another goal to give Celtic a 3-0 lead, before Niall McGinn and Andrew Considine reduced the deficit. It is Celtic’s fifth straight title win and 47th in their history. It is Ambrose’s fourth league title with Celtic since joining them in 2012. In England, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho were in action as Arsenal held Manchester City to a 2-2 draw. Iwobi later made way for Theo Walcott on 59 minutes, while Iheanacho was replaced by Raheem Sterling in the 71st minute. Still in England, Odion Ighalo’s goal drought continued as Watford lost 2-0 to Liverpool at Anfield. Ighalo featured in the encounter for 90 minutes. In the Italia Serie A, Uche Mbakogu, scored Carpi’s only goal in their 3-1 home defeat to Lazio. Mbakogu scored in the 84th minute to make it 3-1. Prior to his goal, Mbakogu had missed two penalty kicks in the game. One in the 12th minute while the other was in the 41st minute. The goal was his second in 24 appearances this season. Meanwhile, Ogenyi Onazi, who replaced Felipe Anderson on 51 minutes, provided the assist for Lazio’s third goal scored by Miroslav Klose. Ikechukwu Uche was in action for Malaga in their 1-0 away loss to Celta Vigo in the Spanish La Liga. Uche was introduced for Duje Cop, with 10 minutes remaining in the match. In Belgium, Moses Simon saw action for Gent as they lost 4-1 to Club Brugge in the Belgian play-offs. The Super Eagles winger was introduced for Thomas Foket in the 60th minute. In another play-offs game, Imoh Ezekiel was an unused substitute in Anderlecht’s 2-1 win against Oostende. Joseph Akpala however played throughout the game in Oostende’s colours. In the Portuguese league, Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Shehu was on for Uniao de Madeira who were beaten 1-0 by Boavista. The right-back played for 90 minutes in the defeat. And in Turkey, Godfrey Oboabona and his team Rizespor were mauled 6-0 away to Trabzonspor. The former Sunshine Stars defender was through into the fray on 54 minutes, replacing Umit Kurt. Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ambrose-wins-fourth-scottish-title-mbakogu-misses-penalties-scores/#FdW8OfpHHEffcBUq.99 [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 12:15pm On May 09, 2016 |
NLban: Nonsense, Enyeama was the best goalkeeper in France this year it wasn't even close. 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 12:16pm On May 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] CAF fine Egypt and Nigeria By Abdelrahman Amr [/size]  The CAF disciplinary committee has fined Egypt and Nigeria for incidents that occurred during their African Cup of Nations qualification double-header in March. The Pharaohs drew 1-1 in the first encounter, and subsequently defeated Nigeria 1-0 in the following fixture. Egypt was punished because of the excessive use of lasers from fans during the second match played in Alexandria. CAF has announced that Egypt will pay a $5000 fine. The Super Eagles, meanwhile, were also fined $5000 for overcrowding at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium during the first leg match. It is estimated that over 40,000 fans were present during the game, while the stadium’s full capacity is only 25,000. www.nairaland.com/attachments/3694597_e1_jpeg0589c142e9397ad011c439904c1d6068 KingFut.com @King_Fut This is what it looks like when you cram 40,000 supporters into a 16,000 capacity venue. #Nigeria [via @beINSPORTS] 8:08 AM - 26 Mar 2016 71 71 Retweets 30 or this www.nairaland.com/attachments/3694598_e2_jpeg18837481a00c35c4679533cd92819cd8 Yes, there's actually a man standing at the very top. www.nairaland.com/attachments/3694599_e3_jpeg7b224e1f8fd46b13658114a6932636cc There he is! www.nairaland.com/attachments/3694600_e4_jpeg67565b297fea368c9359778fbb8df25b [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by NLban: 12:18pm On May 09, 2016 |
@BascoVanVeli you mean who was not even close? Enyeama or who? |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by BascoVanVeli(m): 2:44pm On May 09, 2016 |
NLban: Enyeama was the best player in France by a large margin. 2 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:01am On May 10, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli:Well I do not follow live matches in the league so can't tell. However, you have to be exceptional when it involves black and the white. If I may also ask where has Enyeama's excellent reflexes taken his Club to? I wish he won the award. But the last time he came close to breaking the record of minutes played without conceding a goal, yet he was denied the award, let a lone now that he was not that impressive. White will always be white. Wish him the best. I still dream he comes back to man our goal post. 2 Likes |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:23am On May 10, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Nigeria's Mbakogu misses 2 penalties for Serie A club [/size]  Jerry Mbakogu Nigerian striker Jerry Uche Mbakogu failed to lift his Italian Serie A side Carpi when it mattered most on Sunday as he missed two penalty kicks in a 2-0 home loss to Lazio. Carpi are 18th on the 20-team Serie A table and deep in the relegation zone with 35 points from 37 games. Mbakogu missed a spot kick in the 15th minute when the game was goalless. The 23-year-old striker then missed the second penalty in the 41st minute, when the game was 2-0. He has scored just once this season. He scored 15 goals last season to help Carpi gain promotion to Serie A. Ogenyi Onazi, who is preparing for his wedding, was an unused substitute for Lazio. http://africanfootball.com/news/627646/Nigeria-s-Mbakogu-misses-2-penalties-for-Serie-A-club |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:23am On May 10, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Chelsea loanee Omeruo scores own goal in Turkey [/size]  Omeruo (left) in action for Kasimpasa in Turkey. Nigeria international defender Kenneth Omeruo has scored an own goal in Kasimpasa’s 2-0 loss at Konyaspor. The Chelsea loanee turned the ball into his own net in the 40th minute to give the hosts a 1-0 lead in continuation of the Turkish league on Monday. Kasimpasa are eighth on the league table with 44 points from 32 games. Omeruo has been outstanding for the Turkish Super league team since his loan deal from Chelsea, but he is not likely to sign a permanent deal with Kasimpasa at season’s end as they cannot afford to buy him outrightly. http://africanfootball.com/news/627768/Chelsea-loanee-Omeruo-scores-own-goal-in-Turkey |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:24am On May 10, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Will Nigeria replace injured Samuel with West Ham target Adi? [/size]  Fanendo Adi - Will he finally debut for Eagles? by Samm Audu There are strong indications that Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi could replace injured CSKA Moscow star Aaron Samuel for the Super Eagles friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg. Nigeria face Mali on May 27 in Rouen, France, before they battle Luxembourg on June 1 as they begin their preparations for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers in earnest. Samuel damaged knee ligaments during the recent Russia Cup final and has been effectively ruled out of the Eagles test games. AfricanFootball.com specially gathered that several top officials are favourably disposed to Adi finally getting his long-awaited chance to debut for the Eagles after he failed to do so in March during the AFCON qualifiers against Egypt. Coach Sunday Oliseh was also planning to fly out to the United States of America to run the rule on the big striker, before he sensationally threw in the towel. The 25-year-old target man is joint leading scorer in the Major League Soccer (MLS) with seven goals after his 18 goals last season helped Portland Timbers to clinch a historic championship. http://africanfootball.com/news/627766/Will-Nigeria-replace-injured-Samuel-with-West-Ham-target-Adi [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:26am On May 10, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Ogenyi Onazi cheered up by Lazio road win [/size]  Onazi Nigeria international Ogenyi Onazi has told AfricanFootball.com he is delighted over Lazio 3-1 win at Carpi at the weekend in an Italian Serie A game. Onazi, who is preparing for his wedding scheduled for June 18, was introduced to the game in the 51st minute for Felipe Anderson. "It was a good game for us, we played well and deserved to win the game,” Onazi told AfricanFootball.com “I am always happy when we win games, this is no different and I am happy to be part of it." Jerry Uche Mbakogu, who missed two penalties for Carpi, scored the consolation goal for his team in the 84th minute. He has now scored two goals this season. http://africanfootball.com/news/627770/Ogenyi-Onazi-cheered-up-by-Lazio-road-win 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:42am On May 10, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigerian Exports: Igiebor Marks Return With Goal; Musa Mohammed Yet To Debut; Omeruo Loses; Esiti,Obilor Clock Up 90 Minutes [/size]  Allnigeriasoccer.com checks on the progress of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Monday. The 18-year-old striker David Okereke was left out of the Spezia match day squad against Brescia. It finished 2-1 in favour of the home team at the Stadio Alberto Picco (La Spezia). The teenager has played two games in the Italian Serie B in 2016. Out-of-favour Nigeria international Anderson Esiti clocked up ninety minutes as Estoril forced Arouca to a 1-1 draw in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. He was yellow-carded ten minutes out of intermission. Kingsley Ndidi Olie was an unused sub in Mjoendalen’s 2-0 loss to Sandefjord in a Norwegian First Division clash. In Sweden, Hakeem Araba hopped off the bench in the 34th minute as Falkenbergs FF were beaten for the sixth time in the Allsvenskan this season, losing 2-1 to GIF Sundsvall at the Norrporten Arena. Kennedy Nwanganga and Faith Friday Obilor lasted the entirety of Inter Turku’s 2-0 loss at home to IFK Mariehamn in the Finnish Veikkausliiga. Philip Njoku was absent for Inter. Former USA U20 international William Oluremi John started and played for 68 minutes as RoPS were held to a 1-1 draw by HIFK at Sonera Stadium (Helsinki). Nnaemeka Anyamele was on the bench for HIFK. Super Eagles invitee Musa Mohammed did not take part in Istanbul Basaksehir’s shock 2-1 win against Turkish Super Lig giants Fenerbahce. The 19-year-old is yet to make his league debut. Kenneth Omeruo worked a ninety-minute shift in defense but could not prevent Kasimpasa from losing 2-0 at Konyaspor. Nosa Igibeor scored for Maccabi Tel Aviv in his first game for the club for close to three months, as the champions shared the spoils with Hapoel Raanana (1-1) . The Nigeria international was on target in the 60th minute, two minutes after he came off the bench. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18976 [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:45am On May 10, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Robson-Kanu Hoping To Put Himself In The Shop Window In France;Makes Wales Initial Cut For Euro 2016 [/size]  Robson-Kanu is in the reckoning to feature at this summer’s European Championship, with Wales manager Coleman naming the Reading striker in his 29-man provisional squad for the tournament in France. The 26-year-old Robson-Kanu, who becomes a free agent next month, was among the six strikers that made the provisional roster announced on Monday. The London-born player has admitted that he was eligible to represent Nigeria before playing for the England youth teams and Wales. Robson-Kanu has racked up 30 international appearances for the Welsh senior team since he debuted against Croatia in May 23, 2010 in an international friendly. He was a key member of the squad that qualified for Euro 2016, playing nine out of a possible ten games during the European Qualifiers. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18979 [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:45am On May 10, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Three Nigerian Strikers Nominated For Awards In Malta [/size]  Three Nigerian players have been nominated for awards by the Malta Football Association on the back of their outstanding performances over the course of the 2015-2016 season. Malta international Alfred Effiong has been shortlisted for the MFA Footballer of the Year award and will have to see off competition from Caruana Jonathan (Valletta), Kristensen Bjorn (Hibernians) and Micallef Lydon (Balzan). Garba Haruna (Hamrun Spartans) and Augustine Obaje (Senglea Athletic) are among the three candidates nominated for the BOV First Division Best Player. Obaje has already picked up an individual accolade this season after he won the Malta Football Players Association (MFPA) Best First Division Player award at a gala ceremony a week ago. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18969 [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:48am On May 10, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Viking Striker Samuel Adegbenro Reveals He Was Not Under Pressure To Score [/size]  Viking striker Samuel Adegbenro has revealed that he was not under pressure from any quarters to open his account in the Norwegian Tippeligaen before he scored in his side’s 2-0 win against Tromsø this past weekend. The former Kwara United star is optimistic that Viking will qualify for the Europa League at the end of the 2016 season, having missed out on a spot last term by just three points. “The season has been good so far, I was not under pressure to score. Sometimes it happens like that that you are not scoring, as long as I am playing good,” said Samuel Adegbenro to allnigeriasoccer.com. “For me, I don’t target the number of goals I’ll end up with, I believe in what God has destined. I understand my strike partner Suleiman Abdullahi very well, we are friends from Nigeria. “Our target this season is to finish in the top three so we can qualify for the Europa League. ” Samuel Adegbenro has been named in Viking’s starting XI eight times in the ongoing season from a possible nine games. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18970 [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:50am On May 10, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Leicester City Preparing New Bid For CSKA Moscow Star Ahmed Musa [/size]  English Premier League champions Leicester City will make a new bid for CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa this summer. Eyefootball.com, making reference to Daily Mirror, claims that the Foxes hope to bring the Nigeria international to the King Power Stadium on a similar fee that was rejected by the Muscovites in the January transfer window. In the January transfer window, CSKA Moscow refused to do business with Leicester City because they did not want to lose one of their most important players at the halfway stage of the season. Overall, Musa has appeared 41 times for the Russian side in all competitions this season, scoring 16 goals. The 23-year-old is tied to CSKA Moscow until the summer of 2019. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18968 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:53am On May 10, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Kenneth Otigba Snubs Hungary Again; Writes To NFF & Hungarian Federation Over Switching International Allegiance [/size]  Heerenveen defender Kenneth Otigba has hinted that he snubbed the chance to play for Hungary at the 2016 UEFA European Championship after he was contacted as he wants to fulfill his dreams of representing the Super Eagles. The former Hungary U17s skipper has revealed that he has met several of the requirements needed for him to change his allegiance from Hungary to Nigeria and the ball is now in the court of the Nigeria Football Federation. The BBC reported on Monday that Otigba, Chuba Akpom (Arsenal) and Dominic Iorfa (Wolves) may debut for the national team during the World Cup qualifiers. “I played many games for Hungary’s youth teams and I have written to the NFF and the Hungarian Federation as well that I want to play for Nigeria if I’m given the chance, ” Otigba told allnigeriasoccer.com. “I have a Nigerian passport, and made every contact and made every step to change my international allegiance to Nigeria.” Kenneth Otigba was pleased to learn that he could be months away from making his international debut for Nigeria, with the NFF stating that the Heerenveen stopper will be handed a call up once they receive clearance from Fifa. “I am very happy of course even if I am a little in the picture. I know if I do my very best, and I keep on playing games in my team I will get a chance to show myself. “That’s a dream for me to play in the Super Eagles, and I think I can make the defense more organized. “I was contacted a few times to play for the Hungary national team after I cancelled the last call up for a game but not officially, but my answer was still the same. My dream is Super Eagles, ” Kenneth Otigba added. The Kaduna-born Otigba has made 31 appearances in the Dutch Eredivisie this season and has netted three times from his defensive position. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18978 [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:28am On May 10, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Get the best coach for Super Eagles – Sodje [/size]  Former Nigeria International, Sam Sodje has said despite the inability of indigenous coaches to prove they deserve the Super Eagles job, the best available candidate must be appointed. Sodje, who represented Nigeria at the senior level, maintains that the onus is on the Nigeria Football Federation to hire the best coach for the senior team whether international or local. http://footballlive.ng/footballnews/9ja-news/get-the-best-coach-for-super-eagles-sodje/ |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:24am On May 11, 2016 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria Scotland Ofere scores again for relegated Dundee United [/size]  Edward Ofere Nigeria striker Edward Ofere scored for the third straight game for relegated Scottish Premier League side Dundee United in a 3-3 home draw with Partick Thistle. But Ofere’s goals are coming too late for Dundee United who have been demoted to the second-tier league as they are bottom of the league table with 28 points in 37 games. On Tuesday, Ofere scored in the 87th minute to put his team back in the game at 3-2. He was cautioned in the 76th minute. He has now scored three goals in 12 games. The former Enugu Rangers striker is one of several players who will quit Dundee United at the end of the season. africanfootball.com/news/627870/Ofere-scores-again-for-relegated-Dundee-United 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:26am On May 11, 2016 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria Israel John Ogu eager to be champion of Israel [/size]  John Ogu (far right) Nigeria midfielder John Ogu has said he cannot wait to be crowned champion in Israel as Hapoel Be'er Sheva lead the table with two games to the end of the season. The former Academica de Coimbra of Portugal star said it has been hard work and God all the way for his team. "I can't wait to win my first league crown. We are leading with five points with two games to end the season,” he told AfricanFootball.com "It has been God all the way and hard work." He has scored four goals and provided five assists in the league and two assist in the cup games. africanfootball.com/news/627865/John-Ogu-eager-to-be-champion-of-Israel 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:32am On May 11, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Norway Samuel wants permanent CSKA deal, returns September [/size]  Eagles striker Aaron Samuel Nigeria striker Aaron Samuel has told AfricanFootball.com he hopes to seal a permanent contract with top Russian club CSKA Moscow just as he disclosed he hopes to return from a knee injury in September. Twenty-one-year-old Samuel joined the Russian club on loan from Chinese outfit Guangzhou R&F in February, and scored twice in seven Russian Premier League games before he suffered a knee injury against this month. That notwithstanding, he is hoping he has shown enough potential to earn a permanent deal with the former Russian champions. “Yes I would like to stay,” he said about earning a permanent move to the CSKA Moscow Stadium. “I would like to stay on but we just have to see how things turn out.” The striker also explained why it took him some time to get going in Russia. “I was new to the team and to the league and they had to introduce me gradually,” he explained. He will have a corrective knee surgery and is expected back in action in September, when he must have fully recuperated. By Chris Oguguo africanfootball.com/news/627857/Samuel-wants-permanent-CSKA-deal-returns-September [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:44am On May 11, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] EXCLUSIVE: Keshi set to storm South African top league [/size]  Keshi Former Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi could soon be leading a club in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) after he agreed to work with an agency in that country. Keshi has signed a deal with top South African sports talent agency, Quality Talent Sports. Keshi, 54, was fired from the Super Eagles post last July, and has been out of work since. And AfricanFootball.com can confirm that he has now agreed a deal with the Johannesburg-based agency to secure a deal forhim with a PSL club ahead of the 2016/17 season. "Stephen Keshi has signed with Quality Talent Sports, one of the biggest agencies in South Africa and they will work towards getting him a club in the PSL as soon as possible," a source confirmed to AfricanFootball.com Keshi, a former Nigeria captain, has coached the senior national teams of Togo and Mali, qualifying the former to the 2006 FIFA World Cup. His last job was with Nigeria, where he won the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations as well as reaching the Round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Nigerian coaches Shuaibu Amodu, Okey Emordi, Austin Eguavoen and late Musa Abdullahi have previously worked in South Africa. By Chris Oguguo http://africanfootball.com/news/627908/EXCLUSIVE-Keshi-set-to-storm-South-African-top-league [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:48am On May 11, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Eagles won't replace injured Aaron Samuel [/size]  Eagles striker Olanare Aaron Samuel (right) Nigeria will not replace injured CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel for the friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg. Samuel damaged knee ligaments during the recent Russia Cup final and has been effectively ruled out of both games. Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye said on television Tuesday night the Eagles will travel with 25 players for the games to be played in Europe. "There won't be any call-up to replace Aaron Samuel for the friendly games against Mali and Luxembourg,” Ibitoye disclosed. “The NFF have come out to say this. The 25 players remaining on the call-up list are okay for the games." There were strong indications that Portland Timbers striker Fanendo Adi would take the place of Samuel. Nigeria face Mali on May 27 in Rouen, France, before they battle Luxembourg on June 1 as they begin their preparations for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. http://africanfootball.com/news/627894/Eagles-won-t-replace-injured-Aaron-Samuel [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:54am On May 11, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Michael Odibe sent off in Romania [/size]  Odibe sent off again Nigeria defender Michael Odibe was sent off in a Romanian league game as his club Concordia were held to a 1-1 draw by FC Botosani. The 27-year old started in central defence in a back-five for the home side and was impressive as they took a 28thminute lead in the game. But with Botosani equalising shortly after the break, Odibe was shown a yellow card in the 62nd minute for a rough challenge on a Botosani striker. The former Arsenal Kiev defender kept pulling his weight notwithstanding, as he continued helping Concordia thwart further attacking threats by their visitors, but just when he would have ended the game on a high, he was shown another yellow card, which resulted in him being sent off five minutes into stoppage time. The game was his 12th of the season in all competitions and he has scored one goal. Meanwhile, former Super Eagles midfielder Christian Obodo played all 90 minutes for Concordia. http://africanfootball.com/news/627876/Michael-Odibe-sent-off-in-Romania [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:05pm On May 11, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Ex-Nigeria U20 goalkeeper Olagbegi quits [/size]  Oladejo Olateru Olagbegi Former Nigeria U20 goalkeeper Oladejo Olateru Olagbegi has told AfricanFootball.com he has quit the game and now wishes to explore possibilities in coaching. Olagbegi, who was part of the Nigeria U20 squad to the 2009 FIFA U20 World Cup in Egypt, said he needed to plan for future very early. "I am 27, so I am exploring other opportunities including coaching now,” he told AfricanFootball.com "I am working on my coaching badges. I am going to start here in the USA but I would like to complete it in Europe, France or Netherlands ideally." He has played for Clique Academy (Nigeria) and Windsor (Canada). By Olusola Alao http://africanfootball.com/news/627854/Ex-Nigeria-U20-goalkeeper-Olagbegi-quits 1 Like |
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[b][size=14pt] Exclusive : West Brom Leapfrog West Ham, Everton In Race For Odion Ighalo [/size]  Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that English Premier League club West Brom have opened talks with representatives of Watford striker Odion Ighalo regarding a move this summer. The Nigeria international has attracted interest from a plethora of teams based in England, Turkey, China and Qatar ahead of the reopening of the transfer window but the most concrete interest has come from the Baggies. Interested teams will have to cough up a maximum of 15 million pounds to land the signature of Odion Ighalo, though a Qatari topflight club that recently expressed interest in his services were told to pay 20 million pounds. The former Udinese and Granada striker has also been linked with a move to West Ham but the fact is that he is not at the top of their target list, with the Hammers eyeing up a move for Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette and Racing club frontman Gustavo Bou. Everton have been mentioned as a possible destination in the event that Romelu Lukaku is sold before the close of the window. Since his arrival at the Vic from Granada in the summer of 2014, the 26-year-old has netted 36 goals from 78 appearances for the Hertfordshire-based side. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18991 [/b] 1 Like |
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[b][size=14pt] Nigerian Exports : Emenike,Moses Benched; Ofere Scores In Third Straight Game; Odibe Takes Walk Of Shame; Amoo Notches Assist [/size]  Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in Europe on Tuesday. West Ham United bid farewell to Boleyn Ground after 112 years in style, rallying from a goal down to beat Manchester United 3-2 in the Premier League. Victor Moses and Emmanuel Emenike watched proceedings from the bench. Italy international Angelo Ogbonna played the entirety of the game for the Hammers. In the Scottish Premiership, Edward Ofere netted for the third game in a row as Dundee United played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Partick Thistle at Tannadice Park. The striker, who played the full game, was cautioned in the 76th minute before registering his name on the score sheet 11 minutes later. Ex-Liverpool starlet David Amoo started the game for Partick Thistle and was replaced seven minutes from time. He notched a helper in the 76th minute. Still in Scotland, Tom Taiwo started and played for 78 minutes as Falkirk were held to a 2-2 draw at Hibernian in the Premiership Playoffs Semi-final, Game 1. Switzerland youth international Manuel Akanji was missing from the match day squad as Basel were held to a 1-1 draw by Thun in the Super League. He has not played for Basel since February due to a ligament injury. In the Romanian Liga 1, Nigeria internationals Christian Obodo and Michael Odibe were included in Concordia Chiajna’s starting XI versus Botosani . The former Udinese midfielder clocked up 90 minutes as both teams shared the spoils (1-1). Referee Kovacs sent off Odibe in added time for a second bookable offense He was first cautioned in the 62nd minute. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18989 [/b] |
| Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:31pm On May 11, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Eastleigh FC Offer New Deal To Nigerian Striker Yemi Odubade [/size]  Through official channels, Vanarama National League club Eastleigh FC have announced that Nigerian striker Yemi Odubade will be retained next season after he was offered a new contract. The experienced frontman made 40 appearances for The Spitfires over the course of the regular season and was credited with five goals ( 2 assists) in the division. Aged 31, Yemi Odubade started off his professional career with Eastbourne Town before spells at Yeovil Town,Eastbourne Borough,Oxford United,Stevenage and Newport County. He has also represented Gateshead,Forest Green Rovers and Woking . Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18983 1 Like |
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[b][size=14pt] Will Odion Ighalo Reject 20 Million Euros In Wages Offered By Qatari Club? [/size]  Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that an unnamed Qatar Stars League outfit are exploring ways to sign Odion Ighalo from Watford in the summer. The club based in the Persian Gulf are willing to pay 13 million euros transfer fee to the Hornets and will offer the Nigeria international striker a four-year contract. Should the Watford number 24 agree to move to Qatar, he is set for a bumper payday as he will earn €5 million per season, meaning that he will pocket €20 million (equivalent of N7.2 billion in Nigerian currency) at the end of his contract. Watford are ready to cash-in on Odion Ighalo in the summer but no bid has been received, with Nigeria youth international Isaac Success of Granada lined up as a possible replacement. The 26-year-old has been linked with possible moves to West Ham, Everton and Chelsea ahead of the opening of the transfer window. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18984 [/b] |
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