semid4lyfe:

RSA, how bodi?

S.A hosted the AWC to use the home advantage to get to the final and qualify for the world cup and perhaps win it but still Banyana Banyana fell short. How do you feel?

Maybe SA should host the AWC in 2014 again so you can qualify for the 2015 Women's World Cup . . .LWKMD

Are you aware that  South Africa have been the runners up three times,twice losing to Nigeria and once to Eq Guinea?.Yes we have not won the championship,and so are the other 52 countries in Africa but we are competing well.
I aggree that Nigerian woman football is currently very strong and deserve to dominate africa.
We will continue to host tournaments in order to help develop football in the continent,we're not hosting because we want to use the home adverntage to win it.Stop this jealousy on South Africa.

Anyways this threads is not about SA vs Nigeria but Nigerian players in South African Premier League,the most lucrative league in Africa.It is about Otorogu,Olomu,Ariwareyi,Etafia,Oluwafemi,Obada and others.

Otorogu have scored his second goal in two matches when he help Orlando Pirate reach Telkom final,they will face their archrival from Soweto Kaizer Chiefs in Soweto's World Cup Stadium Soccer City.uNFORTUNELTY for another Nigerian Felix Obada of Maritzburg United was red carded in the last minutes of the game.

http://www.kickoff.com/league/telkom-knockout-cup/match-report/5574/pirates-vs-chiefs-in-tko-final.php

Pirates vs Chiefs in TKO Final
Pirates defeat Maritzburg in TKO semi
Posted: Nov 21 2010

Orlando Pirates beat Maritzburg United 3-0 at the Chatsworth Stadium on Sunday afternoon to make it through to the Telkom Knockout Final.
Pirates' goals came from Dikgang Mabalane, Ezenwa Otorogu and an own-goal from Mor Diouf.
Ernst Middendorp and substitute Felix Obada were both sent off, Obada for an elbow to Clifford Ngobeni's chin.

Despite the scoreline, Maritzburg were unlucky as they played well, although credit to Pirates for taking their chances and putting the goals away well.
Maritzburg started superbly – neat touches, clever passing and confidence going forward evidence of a team unbeaten in six games.
The first shot on goal came from Diyo Sibisi, but his third minute effort was struck straight at Moeneeb Josephs.
Bucs looked somewhat rattled at the back and after John Arwuah tested Josephs with a well-executed 10th minute snap shot, the same player was unlucky to see his shot deflected wide of goal six minutes later.

Pirates took the lead against the run of play, Mabalane sweeping home at the back post after Daine Klate had flicked on a cross from Otorogu.
The goal knocked the wind out of Maritzburg’s sails and from that point onwards Pirates were very much back in the contest.
Andile Jali could have made it 2-0 after 30 minutes when the ball fell kindly to him on the edge of the box, but his shot was dismal.
Bevan Fransch provided a moment of hope, but fired over the bar, while Musa Nyatama’s great skill and positive run set up a chance for Sibisi, but he also couldn’t test Josephs.

Pirates then doubled their lead in the 43rd minute, Ortorogu taking advantage of some slack marking to head home Mabalane’s pin-point cross.
Middendorp was asked to leave the field shortly before the end of the first half, after being extremely vocal in his protestations against referee Daniel Bennett's decisions.

Rooi Mahamutsa went close with a shot from the edge of the area three minutes after the break, but United then took the fight to Pirates, earning a succession of free kicks within 30-yards of goal.
Diouf was unlucky not to score with one of these, with 54th minute thunderbolt clearing the bar by the smallest of margins.
But following that early burst, United found it increasingly to break down or create openings against the Buccaneers defence.

Patrick Malokase could have got his name on the score-sheet in the 81st minute, but reacted too slowly to Mabalane’s miss-hit shot.
United were then reduced to 10 men when Obada was sent off after his trailing arm caught Ngobeni in the face.
And with two minutes to go a forgettable afternoon was completed for the Pietermaritzburg side when Diouf deflected a cross into his own goal.

Teenage Nigerian striker heads for Ajax
Posted: 2010-11-19 13:03

Nigerian teenage striker Obinna Obinwogu has landed in the country to begin his trials with Ajax Cape Town.

Obinwogu, who played for Pepsi Academy and Kaduna United, and was capped at Under-17 level, is now hoping to pursue his football career in South Africa.

Speaking to KickOff.com upon his arrival in Johannesburg, the 18-year-old striker said the fact that the Urban Warriors believe in young players will suit his aspirations.

"I have seen some of their games on TV and have little bit of insight about South African football. I am currently in Johannesburg with my agent and will be moving down to Cape Town next week to train with Ajax.

"I know the team comprises many youngsters and I am hoping to fit in easily. I am confident that I will do well during my trials," Obinwogu adds.

http://www.kickoff.com/news/18930/nigerian-striker-obinna-obinwogu-for-ajax-cape-town.php

Former Kaizer Chiefs’ burly striker Zito Ogbonna, who has been in the country for some time now, is set to leave for trials overseas.

The Nigerian player returned to South Africa in September with the hope of landing a lucrative offer and making his come back to the Absa Premiership.

However following an unproductive stint at KS Apollonia Fier, an Albanian-based club, the 27-year-old player has been training on his own after he was unsuccessful in convincing a PSL team.

According to Ogbonna’s representative, the player will be going for trials to various countries overseas but did not want to disclose the names of the clubs or the countries.

Ogbonna joined the Amakhosi back in 2008 from a Romanian club CFR Cluj and the player’s two seasons at the club were hindered by injuries making it difficult for him to show his worth in the league,
Soccerladuma.com

Ref gives it to Otorogu
Posted: 2010-11-29 17:06

The Premier Soccer League has cleared the confusion surrounding Orlando Pirates’ second goal against Maritzburg United on Friday night.

Bucs won 2-1 at the Harry Gwala Stadium and their winner in the 83rd minute has either been given as an own-goal by Maritzburg United defender Fabian McCarthy according to media reports, including the Maritzburg United website.

However, some reports states that Ezenwa Otorogu scored the goal after a Maritzburg United defender tried to save McCarthy’s blushes by attempting to clear the ball on the line, but Otorogu put in his leg, handing Bucs the win.

KickOff.com sought clarity from the PSL’s PR and Press manager Altaaf Kazi and the latter confirmed Otorogu has been credited with the goal.

“According to the referee’s report on the match Otorogu scored the goal,” says Kazi. “So the referee, Jacob Frolick, gives the goal to Otorogu in his report and that’s how it will be,” Kazi adds.

Therefore, it means Otorogu has now scored two League goals for Bucs, the other one against Kaizer Chiefs recently when Bucs lost 3-1.

Otorogu was part of an awful performance by Orlando Pirates earlier tonight in the Telkom knockout final against Kaiser chief. He was subtituted early in the 2nd half while at a goal down and his team eventually lost by 3-0 at the final whistle.

Fast forward to 2011,Orlando Pirates under the guidance of the Dutch legend Rudi Krol won the League,SA Cup(Nedbank) and MTN top 8.They won trebble thier most succesfull season in their 80 years of their existences. Otorugu didn't play much,since the coach prefered small,nippy strikers.With all that success the club decided not to renew Krol's contract,it causes a lot of controversy in the football community but Pirates chairman sticked to his decision.And he swiftly appointed a Brasilian named Julio Cesar Leal.
With Pirates playing in Champions League next season,it will be Otorogu's time to shine.

RSA:

Fast forward to 2011,Orlando Pirates under the guidance of the Dutch legend Rudi Krol won the League,SA Cup(Nedbank) and MTN top 8.They won trebble thier most succesfull season in their 80 years of their existences. Otorugu didn't play much,since the coach prefered small,nippy strikers.With all that success the club decided not to renew Krol's contract,it causes a lot of controversy in the football community but Pirates chairman sticked to his decision.And he swiftly appointed a Brasilian named Julio Cesar Leal.
With Pirates playing in Champions League next season,it will be Otorogu's time to shine.

What kind of reetarded chairman is that?

Latest developments of Nigerian players in the PSL of South Africa

Cape Town Santos has signed defender Pere Ariweriyai from Amazulu,Pere is a former captain at Amazulu

http://www.kickoff.com/news/22560/former-amazulu-defender-pere-ariweriyai-joins-santos.php

Felix Obada still remain at Maritzburg United


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PQ3OiDV3Ec

Prince Olomu have moved on a free transfer and after going to Israel for a trial,it is now reported now that he's negotiating with Maritzburg United.
http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/article/south-africa/olomu-maritzburg-close-to-deal


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3_o45oIu6c

Mamelodi Sundowns have signed 2 Nigerian youth players, Gbolahon Salami and Solomon Okpako
http://www.kickoff.com/news/22402/mamelodi-sundowns-sign-solomon-okpako.php
http://www.kickoff.com/news/22946/nigerian-striker-gbolohan-salami-will-excite-mamelodi-sundowns-fans.php

Pri[b]nce Olomu [/b] finalised his deal with Maritzburg United.

Gbolahon Salami and Solomon Okpako are currently on the preseason with Mamelodi Sundowns in Swaziland,under the guidance of Dutch legend Johan Neeskens.

Please ditch the thread. Its simply sad and boring.

snowdrops:

Please ditch the thread. Its simply sad and boring.

This thread has over two thousand views,maybe you are the only one that find it boring and 'simply sad'.

Back to business

Black Leopards have signed Nigerian striker Abdul[b]waheed Afolabi [/b] from Niger Tornadoes

Current Nigerians in the PSL clubs

[b]Greg Etafia(Moroka Swallows-Johannesburg)

Prince Olomu(Maritzburg United-Durban)

Felix Obada(Maritzburg United-Durban)

Pere Ariweriyai(Cape Town Santos-Cape Town)

Gbolahon Salami(Mamelodi Sundowns-Pretoria)

Solomon Okpako(Mamelodi Sundowns-Pretoria)

Ezenwa Otorogu(Orlando Pirates-Johannesburg)

Abdulwaheed Afolabi (Black Leopards-Polokwane)

Ayo Oluwafemi (Platinum Stars-Rustenburg)
[/b][/b][b][b][/b]

2239 views and 43 posts, out of which 99% of the posts are by yourself and only RSA aka Mr sad, lonely and boring.

snowdrops:

2239 views and 43 posts, out of which 99% of the posts are by yourself and only RSA aka Mr sad, lonely and boring.

Why do you hate me so much,Snow?

Orlando Pirates have agreed an mutual termination of their contract with the Nigerian striker Ezenwa Otorogu.Otorogu is now a free agent.

Otorogu joined a Bloemfontein Celtic,one of the most supported in the league.

Olukolade Abobade joined Maritzburg United from Juth

Soriola Gege joined Free State Stars

How much on average do these Nigerian players earn?

Sagamite:

How much on average do these Nigerian players earn?

Editorial: Big salaries will hurt PSL
The New Age Editorial

There is no prize for guessing the latest attraction to South African football for some of the big names in football. Some Premier Soccer League clubs are paying salaries that were quite unimaginable a few years ago.

Former Arsenal and West Ham star Luis Boa Morte joined defending champions Orlando Pirates yesterday for an undisclosed take-home package. With his former teammate Benni McCarthy already reported to be earning R450000 a month, the Portuguese cannot be too far off that mark.

Mamelodi Sundowns continue to set the pace in the PSL wage structures. They recently improved the salary of their prized possession Elias Pelembe to an estimated R480000 a month. With Teko Modise [b](R350000) [/b]and Katlego Mphela [b](R350000) [/b]also in their books, the face of SA football has dramatically changed. Factor in the monthly six-figure salaries of the coaches at Pirates and Sundowns and the R1m monthly grant for PSL clubs pales into insignificance.

With attendances at PSL matches low, barring the Chiefs-Pirates Soweto derby, suspicion has risen that finance to fund these exorbitant salaries are coming from outside the football business side of these clubs. The PSL management committee, through CEO Stan Matthews, have warned of the danger of clubs spending more than they are making.

We are all for clubs paying players decent wages because the game has evolved – but we cannot ignore the looming dangers that come with this free spending from a business that cannot support its own extravagances.

The PSL brand is placed at risk when the gap between the haves and the have nots is so wide. Competition for the league title will be reduced to the three richest clubs.

The disparity between the top earners and other players will also cause a lot of unhappiness – even at these big clubs. The PSL must move to protect their brand and consider salary caps. This is a good time to look into the issue of controlling players’ wages – especially given the worrying rate of their yearly increments.
http://www.thenewage.co.za/blogdetail.aspx?mid=186&blog_id=%201877

R450000 =N9000 000

Ajax sign Akpabio
Posted: 2012-01-30 19:57

Ajax Cape Town have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker George Akpabio.

KickOff.com reported earlier on Monday that the former Plateau United marksman was on the brink of becoming an Urban Warrior and he has indeed signed for the Cape side.

“He has signed a two-year-and-a-half contract with an option for two more years,” Ajax CEO George Comitis confirms.

N9,000,000 is £45,000 a month. That is ridiculously too high for a player at the end of his career.

Sagamite:

N9,000,000 is £45,000 a month. That is ridiculously too high for a player at the end of his career.

It is a lot of money for an aging player but PSL is trying to build a brand that can compete with some of the big european leagues.By attractiing players like Boa Morte they hope that in future younger Africans,Europeans,South Amerians players will see PSL also as an option.

I know Benni McCarthy is making noise about targeting to be the first player to win Champions league(EUROPE) and Caf Champions league.That itself could be a good motivation for players to play in the PSL,more so if they're paid well,infrustructure is top class,league and clubs run professionally.

Khoza ‘happy’ to see less PSL exodus

Orlando Pirates and Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman Irvin Khoza said it may be a good omen for the local Premiership that fewer players are venturing overseas.

happy that fewer of our players are going overseas because it means that the Premiership gets to keep its best players,” said Khoza, briefly donning his PSL hat.

“Of course, it's always good when a player goes and tests himself abroad because they get exposed to new training.

“Our football is getting stronger now and ever developing.

“We are stronger and better than some of the European leagues.”

Khoza sited the latest trend where Brazilian players had opted to remain in their own league - as long as the clubs were prepared to meet their financial needs.

He said the PSL was starting to attract some European players, including Pirates' recent signing of veteran former Portugal international, Luis Boa Morte.

“Look at what is happening in Brazil where it will be difficult to get players from there,” he said.

“There are less transfers (abroad), meaning the Brazilian Championships will get stronger and stronger.”

The PSL brand has been prospering in the last three years and renewed a multi-billion rand television-rights deal in 2011.

With sponsors also pumping millions into the game, clubs are able to meet the rising demands of players' salaries - some of which now compare with European leagues. - Sapa

RSA:

It is a lot of money for an aging player but PSL is trying to build a brand that can compete with some of the big european leagues.By attractiing players like Boa Morte they hope that in future younger Africans,Europeans,South Amerians players will see PSL also as an option.

I know Benni McCarthy is making noise about targeting to be the first player to win Champions league(EUROPE) and Caf Champions league.That itself could be a good motivation for players to play in the PSL,more so if they're paid well,infrustructure is top class,league and clubs run professionally.

What I am just worried about is the currently useless ANC running your country.

I am dreading they will bring your country down to the level of Nigeria with the way they are letting corruption build up while some of them get rich.

Sagamite:

What I am just worried about is the currently useless ANC running your country.

I am dreading they will bring your country down to the level of Nigeria with the way they are letting corruption build up while some of them get rich.

ANC took over a rundown,broke country and turn it into the biggest economy in Africa.Unless you are talking about African Nation Cup.South Africa is where it is today because of the ANC,from the time of Mandela,to Mbeki's era now 'JZ' Jacob Zuma,who will be voted out next year.

Don't read much in what BBC is reporting,its all propoganda and the fact that good news out of Africa does not sell in the west.

PSL is one of the top leagues in the world financially.It is the most professionally run league in Africa,with good leadership,sponsorship,well supported,competetiveness and top infrustructure.

Ajax Receive Okpabio Papers
07 February 2012

Ajax Cape Town has successfully received a work permit and international clearance for their recently acquired Nigerian forward George Okpabio.

The club’s CEO, George Comitis, confirmed to the Siya crew that they’ve received all the necessary paper work required to complete the full registrations of the striker and that he will be ready to play when they take on Platinum Stars when the league resumes next week.

RSA:

ANC took over a rundown,broke country and turn it into the biggest economy in Africa.Unless you are talking about African Nation Cup.South Africa is where it is today because of the ANC,from the time of Mandela,to Mbeki's era now 'JZ' Jacob Zuma,who will be voted out next year.

Don't read much in what BBC is reporting,its all propoganda and the fact that good news out of Africa does not sell in the west.

PSL is one of the top leagues in the world financially.It is the most professionally run league in Africa,with good leadership,sponsorship,well supported,competetiveness and top infrustructure.

Are you saying corruption is not rampant by local officials and ANC members like Malema?

http://www.timeslive.co.za/specialreports/elections2011/article997961.ece/Corruption-endemic-in-local-councils--Survey

http://www.iss.org.za/pubs/CrimeQ/No.9/VanVuuren.htm

http://toxinews..com/2011/11/how-corrupt-is-anc.html

Google: "The Rot in ANC municipalities: Five case studies of cronyism, corruption and ineptitude"

Corruption,crime,fraud, and all evils are everywhere including your so called first world countries.What I like about the first link is that they've quoted ANC speaking against corruption,and without denying the fact that there are people in goverment who will always try to break the law for their personal gains,but just like any other law breaker they will end being caught,ask our former police commissioner Jackie Selebi who is rotting in prison as we speak.

The second link is the opinion of a white racist south africans who have never given this country a chance,and who hope that it fail,but we are constantly proving them wrong.As their messangers please go and tell them that apaartheid is dead,they must go to europe if they cant take the African heat.

The third link,is quoting 'Professor Micheal Savage, a sociologist at the University of York in England'.who the f@# is this thing?.Who gave him the authority to speak on South Africa,because he is f@#$ white? Some of the most corrupt people in this planet are white people,europeans and americans.Wars in Africa are fuelled by this people,weapons that are killing our people comes from white people and their goverments,is that not a corruption? Or are Africans the only people who deserve the word corruption?

My brother free your mind from mental slavery and see Africa for what it trully is,a progressing continent.Most of us are making money and changing our enviroment and our communities.Yes we know the law and report corruption when we see it.

I just'o look'o and laugh'o! hih hihih ii hahahaha!

Now back to football.

George Okpabio[/b]Scored in his second game for Ajax on their way to  0-2 win over Marizburg United.Another Nigerian,[b]Prince Olomu was also in action for Maritzburg United but could not help to turn things around for his club,Felix Obada who also play United did not play part in this match.

Free State Stars Seriola Gege and Daniel Agbagwu played a staring role to help ther club to a 2-1 win over Amazulu.

Pos Teams Pld Pst (Nigerian player)[/b]
1. S'downs 17 35 ([b]Solomon Okpako)
2. SS Utd 17 32
3. Chiefs 17 32
4. Ajax CT 17 30 (George Okpabio)
5. Swallows 17 29 (Greg Etafia)
6. FS Stars 17 28 (Seriola Gege and Daniel Agbagwu)
7. Pirates 16 27[b] (William Okpara-Goalkeeper coach)[/b]
8. Celtic 16 25 (Ezenwa Otorogu)
9. Wits 17 24
10. AmaZulu 17 20
11. M'burg 17 20 (Felix Obada,Prince Olomu and Olukolade Abobade)
12. Santos 17 15 (Pere Ariweriyai)
13. Arrows 17 14
14. P Stars 16 13
15. Cosmos 17 11
16. Leopards 16 10 (Joshua Obaje)

Nigerian Joshua Obaje-inspired Black Leopards fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Bloemfontein Celtic on Wednesday night.

Another Nigerian[b] Ezenwa Otorogu[/b] came in in the 75th minutes for Bloemfontein Celtic.


Pos Teams Pld Pst
1. S'downs 17 35
2. SS Utd 17 32
3. Chiefs 17 32
4. Pirates 17 30
5. Ajax CT 17 30
6. Swallows 17 29
7. FS Stars 17 28
8. Celtic 17 26
9. Wits 17 24
10. AmaZulu 17 20
11. M'burg 17 20
12. Santos 17 15
13. Arrows 17 14
14. P Stars 17 13
15. Cosmos 17 11
16. Leopards 17 11

Celtic stung by late Obaje equaliser

A Joshua Obaje-inspired Black Leopards fought back twice to draw 2-2 with Bloemfontein Celtic on Wednesday night.

Posted: Feb 22 2012

http://www.kickoff.com/league/psl/match-report/6033/black-leopards-earn-last-minute-draw-against-bloemfontein-celtic.php

Nice information you post about the football league.

http://maspresents.com/

Greg Etafia from Moroka Swallows was unlucky to lift the trophy after his side went to the last game of the season with 2 point behind Orlando Pirates,both teams won their last game and Swallows came second.Etafia was one of the pillar for his team that was fighting for the championship this season.

Wiilliam Okpara,a former Super Eagle goal minder is the team manager of Orlando Pirates.

Felix Obada and Prince Olomu where on the losing side against Moroka Swallows,their team Maritzburg United finished the league in position eleven.

Soriola Gege of Free State Stars has been a stalwart for this modest Free State club, was shown a red card against Mamelodi Sundowns,they finished the season on the sixth position.

Pere Ariwarai of Santos could not help his team to avoid the relegation play offs with First Division clubs, his club finished 15 out of 16 clubs.

Joshua Obaje of Black Leopard the team that knocked out Warri Wolves in the confederation cup,helped his team to avoid relegation after winning 3-0 against Ajax Amsterdam.

George Akpabio was on the losing side against Obaje’s club, Ajax finished the season on position 9.
Ezenwa Otorogu who didn’t play much football with Bloemfontein Celtics this season and is expected to move else, his club finished position 8.
Strker Daniel Agbagwu was released by Free State Stars

Another Nigerian player Chibuzor Nwogbo who helped University of Pretoria, known as Amatuks to gain promotion to the Premier Soccer league(PSL) from Nationa First Division(NFD).And has also attracted attention from clubs in turkey.