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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by groundnutoil(m): 7:58pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:15pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Nigeria Injured Ike Uche resumes training in Mexico [/size]  Ik Uche mobbed in Mexico Nigeria striker Ikechukwu Uche has resumed training in Mexico after he was sidelined for several weeks by a knee injury. The former Real Zaragoza forward started a light work out and will hope to be fully fit soon. "Good work out today," Ike Uche tweeted. The 31-year-old striker, who now plays for Tigres UANL in the Mexico Premier League, has played just a game for the team, which was a CONCACAF Champions League game against El Salvador's Isidro Metapan on September 24. His team won 2-1 with him scoring a goal after a long lay-off due to injury and returned to treatment table as he got injured on his debut for Tigres. He joined them in the summer from La Liga side Villarreal. africanfootball.com/news/588827/Injured-Ike-Uche-resumes-training-in-Mexico [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:22pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Bundesliga 2015/2016 Werder Bremen Ighalo shines again as Ujah scores for struggling Bremen [/size]  Ighalo scores against Aston Villa Nigeria strikers Odion Ighalo and Anthony Ujah hit target for their respective European clubs with contrasting results on Saturday. Ighalo shone like a millions stars for his EPL side Watford on Saturday as they beat hosts Aston Villa 3-1, scoring a goal to take his tally to eight. Watford now have 19 points from 14 games. Ighalo opened the scoring in the 17th minute, when he scored off a rebound from Watson blocked effort. The former Udinese turned in the 69th minute and ready to shot when Alan Hutton tried to prevent him and scored an own goal to make it 2-1 to Watford. The Nigeria star was involved in the third goal as well when Deeney Troy headed home from a rebound off Ighalo's goal-bound shot which was blocked by Richard Micah in the 85th minute. Compatriot Ujah scored his sixth goal in the German Bundesliga game for Werder Bremen as they lost 3-1 at home to Hamburg. Werder Bremen are 15th on the league table with 13 points from 14 games, while Hamburg are sixth with 21 points from 14 games. Ujah scored in the 62nd minute to take scores to 2-1. The 25-year-old forward has played for Lillestrom (Norway), Cologne and Mainz (both in Germany). africanfootball.com//news/589169/Ighalo-shines-again-as-Ujah-scores-for-struggling-Bremen [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:30pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria Blackburn Rovers Hope Akpan scores first Blackburn goal [/size]  Nigeria midfielder Hope Akpan scored his first-ever goal for English Championship side Blackburn Rovers on Saturday in their 2-2 draw at home with Sheffield Wednesday. Blackburn Rovers are 14th on the league table with 21 points from 18 games. The 24-year-old Akpan, who joined Blackburn Rovers in the summer, scored in the fifth minute to give his team a 1-0 lead. He has played 15 games since joined the team. The midfielder has four caps for Nigeria and has played for Everton, Crawley and Reading. africanfootball.com/news/589162/Hope-Akpan-scores-first-Blackburn-goal 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:38pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Oliseh Backs Home-Based Oboarakpo To Challenge Oboabona, Omeruo [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh believes Abia Warriors centre-back, Austin Oboarakpo, is good enough for the main team just as he thinks some other home-based players need more confidence to perform at an optimal level. Oliseh, who is expected to name his provisional squad for the 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda in a fortnight, says the defender has shown enough zest to stake a claim for a place in the team ahead of the Europe-based defenders in the squad like Godfrey Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo. “He’s one defender that keeps others on their toes, which is good for the team and he’s showing he’s ready to stake a claim for place in the team,” Oliseh told Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Oboarakpo, who has two international caps and started the World Cup qualifier against Swaziland in Port Harcourt for the main Super Eagles, is expected to be included in Oliseh’s squad for CHAN. The Home Eagles are drawn against Tunisia, Niger and Guinea in Group C of the competition. www.completesportsnigeria.com/oliseh-backs-home-based-oboarakpo-challenge-oboabona-omeruo/ [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:41pm On Nov 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Oboabona Shines For Rizespor, Aiyegbeni Wins; Aluko Loses With Hull [/size]  By James Agberebi: Super Eagles defender Godfrey Oboabona played for 90 minutes and helped his side Rizespor to a 0-0 home draw against Konyaspor in Friday’s Turkish League clash. Former Eagles striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni was introduced for Derley with seven minutes left in Kayserispor’s 2-1 away win against Bursaspor. Derley and Zeki Yavru scored for Kayserispor, while Dany Nounkeu got Bursaspor’s only goal. Still in Turkey, Nigerian player Aminu Umar was in action for Osmanlispor who held Antalyaspor to a 1-1 draw away. Umar later made way for Erdal Kilicarsian in the 77th minute. Pape Alioune Ndiaye had put Osmanlispor ahead on 62 minutes before former Africa Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto’o equalised for Antalyaspor in the 85th minute. In the English Championship Sone Aluko, Chuba Akpom and Moses Odubajo were in action in Hull City’s 2-0 home loss to Derby County. A brace from Jacob Butterfield in the 18th and 34th minutes sealed the win for Derby. Aluko and Akpom were both introduced in the 75th minute for Curtis Davies and Moses Odubajo respectively. In the Dutch Eredivisie, former Eagles forward Bartholomew Ogbeche made an appearance for Cambuur who lost 3-2 at to De Graafschap. And in Denmark, Alhaji Gero was overlooked for selection for Viborg as he was an unused substitute in their 1-0 home win against AGF. www.completesportsnigeria.com/oboabona-shines-rizespory-aiyegbeni-wins-aluko-loses-hull/ [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by joseph1013: 7:37am On Nov 29, 2015 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by justiz5(m): 8:51am On Nov 29, 2015 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:27am On Nov 30, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Nigeria Nigeria's Adi propels Portland to historic MLS Cup final [/size]  Fanendo Adi Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi was among the goals for Portland Timbers as they drew 2-2 at FC Dallas to reach the MLS Cup final for the first time in their history. Adi won the Western Conference title with Portland Timber on 5-3 aggregate win over Tesho Akindele's FC Dallas. With this feat, Portland Timbers became the first Pacific Northwest to win an MLS conference championship on Sunday. Portland Timbers will face Columbus Crew, the Eastern Conference champions, in the MLS Cup final on December 6. Fanendo Adi scored first in the 54th minute, putting away Diego Valeri’s cutback. He has now scored 18 goals this season. He played 85 minutes on Sunday, while Akindele was introduced in the 56th minute for FC Dallas. africanfootball.com//news/589690/Nigerias-Adi-propels-Portland-to-historic-MLS-Cup-final [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:37am On Nov 30, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Watford Manager: Ighalo, Deeney Have ‘Amazing Connection’ [/size]  Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores has heaped praises on the striking partnership of Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney. Both strikers were on target on Saturday as Watford secured a 3-2 win against Aston Villa at Villa Park. Deeney and Ighalo have scored 12 of Watford’s 15 Premier League goals this season and Flores calls the strikers’ partnership an “amazing connection”. The Nigerian international netted the opener of the Hornets’ 3-2 victory over Aston Villa which was his eighth of the season while Deeney headed home the visitors’ decisive third. Defences have struggled to contain the duo all season and after Saturday’s victory a pleased Flores was full of praise for pair. “It is an amazing connection they have,” the Spaniard said. “We have the possibility of playing different styles with Deeney and Ighalo. We can play long ball or we can play with the ball on the floor. “They are not strikers who only play well if they score. It is amazing what they do in defence. They put in so much effort to reduce space and that is why we always defend with 11 players.” www.completesportsnigeria.com/watford-manager-ighalo-deeney-amazing-connection/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:20am On Nov 30, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Moses: West Ham Should Recover Fast In December Fixtures [/size]  Nigeria and West Ham winger, Victor Moses has tasked his club to brace up for the crucial fixtures of the December and salvage some points to better the fortunes of the club. Moses is worried by the the inability of West Ham to a win a game in four matches. And after Sunday's 1-1 draw with West Brom, the loanee from Chelsea alerts the Hammers to put up a winning spirit and get ready for the December hostilities. In the the December tight schedule, West Ham have five battles to do; against Manchester United, Stoke City, Swansea City, Aston Villa, and Southampton. “Around Christmas with all the fixtures, I think that’s when a lot of seasons are decided. We need to recover from each game quickly; I think we’ve got enough quality to maintain our position," 366football.com quotes Moses as saying. "But Christmas will be the crucial time, wherever we are by early January is unlikely to change too much by May.” On whether or not he would love a return to Chelsea in the January transfer window, Moses insists he is loving it at West Ham. Moses reiterates: “I’m really enjoying my football here at West Ham, all the players, the manager, coaches and staff are all good people. I just want to play football, as long as I’m out there on the field, I’m happy. I enjoy what I do and that’s the most important thing. “To be honest, moving around clubs is just part of football, you’ve got to expect it really. It’s not that hard to gel with a new group of players, you start bonding from the first day. We’re all footballers so we have a similar mentality and focus to our roles. Like I said, I’m really enjoying my football. “I learnt a lot from each club I’ve played for, now I’m fully committed to West Ham and I want us to do as well as possible.” “Slaven is a great manager; he’s played here before so he understands West Ham but also English football. He understands what it is like to be a player which is very important; he wants us to enjoy ourselves as much as possible and not to worry about making mistakes. Players do make mistakes, that’s a part of football but he wants us to be adventurous and try things. “We weren’t expecting to get off to such a good start, but we always believed we could beat the big teams. www.completesportsnigeria.com/moses-west-ham-recover-fast-december-fixtures/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:39am On Nov 30, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Ideye On Target; Mikel, Ambrose Benched [/size]  By James Agberebi: Nigeria striker Brown Ideye was on target for Olympiakos in their 3-1 home win against Asteras Tripolis in Sunday's Greek league clash. Ideye netted in the 86th minute to make it 3-0 for Olympiakos. Konstantinos Fortounis had earlier put the home side 2-0 up after scoring in the 73rd and 80th minute. The goal was Ideye's fifth in 10 league appearances. In the English Premier League, Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi was an unused substitute for Chelsea who held Tottenham Hotspurs to a 0-0 draw at White Hart Lane. At the Boleyn Ground, Victor Moses starred for West Ham in their 1-1 draw against West Brom. Mauro Zarate gave West Ham the lead from a well taken free-kick. But an own-goal by Winston Reid made sure both teams shared the spoils. Super Eagles skipper Ahmed Musa featured for 90 minutes for CSKA who held Anzhi to a 1-1 draw in a Russian league match. Haruna Lukman was overlooked for selection by his coach as he was an unused substitute. In the French Ligue 1, Super Eagles left-back Elderson Echiejile made an appearance for AS Monaco who played a 3-3 draw against Marseille. Scottish champions Celtic defeated Inverness 3-1 but Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose could only make the substitute bench. In Portugal, Nigerian midfielder Nwankwo Obiora made an appearance for Academica against Arouca which ended 1-1. Obiora was to later come off for Leandro Silva in the 32nd minute. In the Turkish Super League Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo was in action for 90 minutes in Kasimpasa's 2-2 home draw with Galatasaray. Still in Turkey, Nigerian duo of Gbenga Arokoyo and John Chibuike were sent off for Gaziantepspor who played 2-2 away to Genclerbirligi. And in Austria, Olanrewaju Kayode played for 90 minutes but suffered 4-2 defeat with his team Austria Wien against Ried. www.completesportsnigeria.com/ideye-target-mikel-ambrose-benched/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 7:57am On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Capital One Cup: Iheanacho Battles Aluko For Semi-Final Slot [/size]  By James Agberebi: The quarter-final stage of the Capital One Cup takes place Tuesday and Wednesday this week with eight teams slugging it out for places in the last four. On Tuesday, Manchester City will entertain Championship side Hull City at the Etihad Stadium, and Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho should feature for the Citizens. Iheanacho, who was benched in City's weekend clash against Southampton on Saturday in the league, was instrumental in their 5-1 round of 16 win against Crystal Palace. The 19-year-old scored a goal and provided two assists in the emphatic win against Palace. Hull City will hope to bounce back from their 2-0 home loss to Derby County in Friday's Championship clash. The trio of Sone Aluko, Chuba Akpom and Moses Odubajo, who were in action against Derby, are expected to play a part against City on Tuesday. The 2014 FA Cup finalists saw off high-flying Leicester City on penalty shootout in the last round after regulation time ended 1-1. At the Britannia Stadium, Stoke City will welcome conquerors of Arsenal in the previous round, Sheffield Wednesday. To get to this stage, the Potters had to rely on penalties to see out holders Chelsea despite having a player sent off. In action against Chelsea on the night was Osaze Odemwingie, who converted one of the spot kicks but has since not featured in Stoke's last four league games. The other fixture for Tuesday will see Middlesbrough play host to Everton at the Riverside. While the only game on Wednesday is between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium. www.completesportsnigeria.com/capital-cup-iheanacho-battles-aluko-semi-final-slot/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 8:14am On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Echiejile Unhappy Monaco Couldn’t Beat Marseille [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles defender Elderson Echiejile is disappointed that his French side AS Monaco could hold not on for a win in Sunday's pulsating 3-3 draw away to Olympique Marseille at the Stade Velodrome. Echiejile who was making his 70th appearance for the club in all competitions since took to Twitter to express his disgust at seeing his side drop to seventh with 24 points in the Ligue 1 log. "Couldn't hold on to the lead, it was our wish. Thanks again for the never-ending support," Echiejile wrote via his handle on Monday. Marseille opened scoring through Romain Alessandrini in the 12th minute but an Almamy Toure brace gave Monaco a 2-1 lead at half time. Michy Batshuayi scored the leveller six minutes after the restart before Georges-Kevin Nkoudou struck a late equaliser for Marseille after Fabio Coentrao had put Monaco 3-2 ahead. The 27-year-old Echiejile has made eight appearances so far in Ligue 1 this season. www.completesportsnigeria.com/echiejile-unhappy-monaco-beat-marseille/ [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 8:18am On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Oliseh Proposes Tanzania Camp For CHAN Preparation [/size]  By Richard Jideaka, Abuja: Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has proposed Tanzania camp for Nigeria's home-based team preparatory for the 2016 Championship for African Nations in Rwanda. Complete Sports gathered that Oliseh chose to have the team camp in Tanzania to acclimatise to the weather which is similar with that of Rwanda and to avoid distraction that comes with camping in Nigeria before and during the Christmas period. An informed and reliable NFF source revealed that Oliseh also wants the team to open camp in Abuja on December 14 and if he gets the approval of the Glass House will leave for Dar es Salam on December 22. Complete Sports source also informed that the Super Eagles coach has also requested to travel to Tanzania with 30 players that will be reduced to 21 before the championship in which Nigeria finshed third last time when South Africa hosted. When Complete Sports sought for confirmation of the planned camping in Tanzania, Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye denied knowledge of such move, directing this reporter to the NFF or Oliseh. NFF Assistant director of communications Ademola Olajire also said he does not know about any programme from Oliseh. www.completesportsnigeria.com/oliseh-proposes-tanzania-camp-chan-preparation/ [/b] 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by joseph1013: 11:46am On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt]NIGERIA PROPOSE COTE D'IVOIRE, ITALY FRIENDLIES[/size]  Nigeria are working on facing Italy and African champions Cote d’Ivoire in friendly matches in the new year, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president. Anderlecht may beat EPL clubs to Osimhen NFF boss Amaju Pinnick disclosed in an interview that the federation’s match agent has already began discussions with both teams for the friendlies to prepare them for 2018 World Cup and 2017 AFCON qualifiers. “Nothing has been concluded yet but we wish to play reigning African champions Cote d’Ivoire in London. There is a proposal to play Italy, who are excited about playing Nigeria after we defeated Cameroon recently,” disclosed Pinnick. “We want to make the most every FIFA friendly window by playing top quality matches.” There will be two FIFA friendly windows in the first half of the new year, at the end of March, when Nigeria battle Egypt in 2017 AFCON qualifiers home and away and then between June 8 and 16. There will be another FIFA window between August 31 and September 8. http://africanfootball.com//news/589900/Nigeria-propose-Cote-dIvoire-Italy-friendlies?[/b] 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:01pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Echiejile, Oboabona, Bolasie, Mahrez In African Team Of The Week [/size]  The past weekend produced quality games all over Europe and as usual African stars were in action for their clubs. In this African Team of the Week, four Indomitable Lions of Cameroon stars dominate with two Nigerian stars, two Senegalese, one Gabonese, one DR Congo and an Algerian in the team. Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI presents the African players whose statistics and contributions in their clubs' matches this past weekend were outstanding. GOAL CHARLES ITANDJE Cameroon's Charles Itandje returns in the African Team of the Week. Itandje was in action on Friday as his Turkish Super Lig side Rizespor were held to a scoreless draw by Konyaspor. Itandje claimed the ball 36 times and distributed well with 70.8% accuracy, beating off competition from fellow Cameroon international Carlos Kameni who conceded two goals last weekend. Kameni though has made the most successful high claims in the La Liga this season with 24. DEFENCE JOEL MATIP Cameroon's Joel Matip had a very good game in Schalke 04's 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena on Sunday. The central defender made six tackles, seven interceptions and four clearances in the game. He committed just one foul throughout the 90 minutes that he was in action. The versatile defender slots into the right-back position. ADRIEN CHEDJOU Cameroon international Adrien Chedjou was outstanding in Galatasary's 2-2 away draw against Kenneth Omeruo's Kasimpasa at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium on Sunday. The central defender provided the assist for Halka Balta's 51st minute goal. He had 75.8% pass accuracy and had 41 touches of the ball with one key pass to boot. The game was the eighth of the season for the 30-year-old defender who made one tackle and four clearances in the game, including one off the Galatasary goal line. GODFREY OBOABONA Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Godfrey Oboabona was one of Rizespor's best players on Friday in their scoreless draw against Konyaspor. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner played for all 90 minutes in the game though he was booked in the 66th minute which was his fifth yellow card of the season. Oboabona made two tackles, three interceptions and four clearances to beat competition from other equally impressive African stars on parade over the weekend like Marseille's Nicolas Nkolou and Sebastien Bassong. ELDERSON ECHIEJILE Super Eagles left-back Elderson Echiejile provided an assist in the six-goal thriller at the Stade Velodrome where Marseille and AS Monaco played out an entertaning 3-3 draw. Echiejile assisted Fabio Coentrao's 72nd minute goal though he was yellow-carded in the 90th minute of the game. The Nigerian made five clearances, one tackle and two interceptions. MIDFIELD STEPHANE BADJI Senegal's Stephane Badji was in action and in great form over the weekend for Istanbul Basaksehir as they held Sivasspor to a 2-2 draw in a game that had four African players in action (John Boye, Michael Eneramo and Djakaridja Kone for Sivasspor and Badji himself for Basasehir). Badji made four tackles and two interceptions. The midfielder made 66 touches of the ball and had 79.3 % pass accuracy. CHEICK NDOYE Senegalese midfielder Cheick Ndoye was the Man-of-the-Match in Angers' 2-0 home win over Vincent Enyeama of Nigeria's Lille at the Stade Jean Bouin. The 29-year-old completed 31 of his passes which was 64.9% accurate. He had 50 touches of the ball and won nine aerial duels. Ndoye takes up one of our places in the middle of the park. The win lifts Angers to the third position in the Ligue 1 table. ERIC-MAXIM CHOUPO MOTING Indomitable Lions of Cameroon midfielder Choupo Moting was the Man-of-the-Match in Schalke 04's away draw against Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena on Sunday. Moting struck in the 50th minute though he was yellow-carded 12 minutes earlier. Moting had two shots on target and won six aerial duels. The midfielder had 76 touches of the ball and completed 38 of his passes which were 68.4% accurate. RIYAD MAHREZ Leicester City continued to be a difficult opponent as the Foxes on Saturday held Louis van Gaal's men to a 1-1 draw at the King's Power Stadium. The headlines were all about the goal-scoring feat of Jamie Vardy but Algeria's midfield jewel Riyad Mahrez was also impressive in the game. The skillful Algerian made one key pass and had one shot on target. He had 49 touches of the ball and completed 21 of his total passes which were 66.7% accurate. ATTACK YANNICK BOLASIE Congo DR forward Yannick Bolasie was the Man-of-the Match in Crystal Palace's emphatic 5-1 win over Newcastle United at Selhurst Park on Saturday. The twinkle-toed winger scored a brace in the 17th and 47th minutes of the game. Bolasie touched the ball 70 times, played five shots with three of them on target. He completed 40 of his passes, two of them proving to be key. Bolasie's passes were 82.5% accurate in the game. PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG Gabonese international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang grabbed a brace on Saturday to take his haul to 17 in the German Bundesliga on Saturday when Borrusia Dortmund thrashed Vfl Stuttgart 4-1 at the Signal-Iduna Park. The striker struck in the 19th and 90th minutes of the game and despite his goal heroics, the Man-of-the-Match award went to team-mate, Henrikh Mikhitaryan. Five of Aubameyang's six shots were on target. The pacey forward completed 24 of his passes which were 62.5 accurate. He had 45 touches of the ball and won two aerial contests. www.completesportsnigeria.com/echiejile-oboabona-bolasie-mahrez-african-team-week/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:06pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
joseph1013: Good news Sir, I love to watch and let my eyes stay glued to the TV how our new face of Eagles will battle against one of the best on the continent and in the world as far as soccer is concerned. I just pray our best legs are identified earlier, and injury free and ready before these dates. 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:27pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Hamstring Injury Rules Peter Odemwingie Out Of Capital Cup Clash Against Sheffield [/size]  Peter Odemwingie will miss Stoke City’s Capital One Cup Quarter-Final tie against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday due to injury. The 34 - year - old recently sat out games against Southampton and Sunderland in the Premier League and it has now come to light that the experienced striker is battling a hamstring complaint. If his appearance in an Under 21 Premier League fixture against Fulham on September 12 is not thrown into the mix, the Nigeria national - teamer has been involved in 4 games this season for the Potters in all competitions, racking up a meager 133 minutes of game time in the process. Odemwingie was in action against Fulham in the third round of the Capital Cup and assisted Stoke City knock out Chelsea in the fourth round and would have made his sixth appearance in the competition if he was fit enough to face Sheffield Wednesday. His contract with Stoke City will run out at the end of the 2015 - 16 season. http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17107 [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:31pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Eddy Onazi Resumes Training With Lazio; Says He Is Better Now [/size] Eddy Onazi , 22, has released a brief statement to the Italian media about his health condition after further tests were carried out. The Lazio midfielder came back from international duty with an adductor injury and has been on the sidelines for two weeks, with his last competitive fixture coming against Swaziland in a World Cup qualifier on November 17. “I’m fine, I’m better now, ” Onazi said to lalaziosiamonoi.it. Meanwhile, Lazio have echoed the words of their Nigerian star, saying via their official website that he started training with the first team on Monday and his practice will be intensified over the next few days. Onazi missed games in the Serie A against Palermo and Empoli plus the Europa League fixture with Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk due to the ailment. http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17109 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:32pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Fanendo Adi Says FC Dallas Put Up A Fight Against Portland Timbers [/size] Portland Timbers survived a late scare to advance to the final of the MLS Cup Final after playing out a 2 - 2 draw with FC Dallas in the second leg of their Western Conference Championship series. Nigerian striker Fanendo Adi netted his 18th goal in the MLS this term in the 54th minute but the home team turned the screw, scoring through Ryan Hollingshead and Blas Perez before Lucas Santiago Melano restored parity for Timbers in the 90th minute. Adi was delighted that the Oregon - based outfit qualified for the final but admitted that Dallas gave them a run for their money. “It was a great game. We came in believing it was going to be a tough one. Dallas was going to give us a tough one, and they did,” Fanendo Adi told timbers.com. “We’re not surprised with what they came with, because we expected them to come very strong. “For us, it was to try and get a goal and push forward. When we got the second goal we knew it put us in the Cup.” Portland Timbers will take on Columbus Crew on December 6 in the MLS Cup final to be staged at MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus, Ohio. http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17102 [/b] 1 Like
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:50pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Hope Akpan Aims To Score More Goals For Blackburn Rovers [/size] After opening his Blackburn Rovers goalscoring account last weekend, Hope Akpan is confident that he can score more goals for the club. The Nigeria international had not scored a goal in the league for close to two years before netting in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday, and was initially wrongly credited with a goal against Preston North End. “I was very pleased to get my first goal,” said Akpan , according to Lancashire Telegraph. “I did a good job of convincing everyone I scored last week so it’s good to have got off the mark. “Now the aim has got to be to get a few more before the end of the season. I have proved in the past that when I’ve got one, I can go on to get a few. ” A defensive midfielder by trade, Hope Akpan found the net eight times while on the books of Crawley Town but managed only one goal in the two and a half years he spent at Reading. http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17105 [/b] 1 Like
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:58pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Brown Ideye Proud To Make History With Olympiakos [/size] Brown Ideye was delighted after Olympiakos won their 11th consecutive game in the Greece Super League in the ongoing campaign, thanks to a 3 - 1 success versus Asteras Tripolis. The Nigeria international, who played the full game at the at Karaiskakis Stadium, took to Instagram to share his joy. “11/11 #thankful#wekeepondreaming @olympiacos_org , ” said Brown Ideye. Ideye has been impressive for The Reds since arriving Greece from West Brom in the summer transfer market, having been involved in 10 goals in 15 matches across all competitions. Olympiakos have ten points more than Macauley Chrisantus’ AEK Athens, despite playing a game less than their nearest challengers. http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17103 1 Like
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:48pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Chelsea Omeruo to quit Chelsea for 5 million pounds [/size]  Omeruo and Chelsea boss Mourinho - The defender likely to be sold in the summer by Samm Audu Turkish club Kasimpasa are set to fork out five million pounds to sign Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo by the summer when his Chelsea contract will have only a year to go. Top sources revealed that Kasimpasa are satisfied with the Nigeria international defender, who is on a season-long loan deal from Chelsea. Omeruo, 22, has made eight appearances for Istanbul club Kasimpasa, who are sixth on the table with 20 points from 13 matches, 10 points adrift of leaders Fenerbache. “Kasimpasa are very satisfied with Kenneth and they are most likely to active the player’s release clause at Chelsea which is put at between four and five million pounds,” a close source informed. “His contract will have only a year left by next June and it is expected Chelsea will let him go for a fee by then rather than lose him for nothing thereafter.” But for injuries, the Chelsea loanee would have been an ever-present for his current club. He only returned to action this past weekend in a 2-2 draw with Galatasaray after a relapse of a hamstring injury. africanfootball.com//news/589973/Omeruo-to-quit-Chelsea-for-5-million-pounds [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:17pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Drogba,Obafemi Martins miss MLS Goal of the Year prize [/size]  Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba Top African stars Didier Drogba and Obafemi Martins have lost out on the MLS Goal of the Season. Drogba of Montreal Impact and Seattle Sounders forward Obafemi Martins had their goals nominated for the 2015 MLS Goal of the Year. ‘Oba’, for one, had four of his goals initially nominated for the award. The Nigeria international, who scored 15 goals in the MLS this season, reached the last four as his goal against Colorado Rapid was among the top four goals of the year. The MLS Goal of the Year 2015 is now between Krisztian Nemeth of Sporting Kansas City and Sebastian Giovinco. mtnfootball.com/news/589887/Drogba-Obafemi-Martins-miss-MLS-Goal-of-the-Year-prize |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:18pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Drogba,Obafemi Martins miss MLS Goal of the Year prize [/size] Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba Top African stars Didier Drogba and Obafemi Martins have lost out on the MLS Goal of the Season. Drogba of Montreal Impact and Seattle Sounders forward Obafemi Martins had their goals nominated for the 2015 MLS Goal of the Year. ‘Oba’, for one, had four of his goals initially nominated for the award. The Nigeria international, who scored 15 goals in the MLS this season, reached the last four as his goal against Colorado Rapid was among the top four goals of the year. The MLS Goal of the Year 2015 is now between Krisztian Nemeth of Sporting Kansas City and Sebastian Giovinco. mtnfootball.com/news/589887/Drogba-Obafemi-Martins-miss-MLS-Goal-of-the-Year-prize |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:21pm On Dec 01, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria shop for 'heavyweight' coaches after Eagles struggle in front of goal [/size]  Eagles striker Ighalo (left) against Swaziland recently President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed the country is shopping for “heavyweight” coaches to help solve the Super Eagles lack of goals under coach Sunday Oliseh. Nigeria have managed only four goals in five competitive matches since Oliseh took charge of the three-time African champions “Our coach (Sunday Oliseh) is a very sound coach, but we have to develop a way to score goals and that is why we are looking at some heavyweight coaches to help us in this regard,” NFF boss Pinnick said. Oliseh remains unbeaten in competitive matches, but most Nigerians are still not convinced he is the man to lead the country out of the woods because their performances have been labored against the likes of Swaziland and Tanzania. Next year will most certainly test the capability of Oliseh, a former Eagles skipper and television pundit, as Nigeria will battle Egypt for a place at the 2017 AFCON in Gabon as well as begin their qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. mtnfootball.com/news/589911/Nigeria-shop-for-heavyweight-coaches-after-Eagles-struggle-in-front-of-goal [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:44pm On Dec 02, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria's best players not in national teams - Omeruo adviser [/size]  Action from the Eurosoccer Vision Tournament in Abuja between Amunike Academy and FCT Sports Adviser to Nigeria international Kenneth Omeruo has stated that the country is overflowing with natural talent but because of poor scouting the best players often do not get a chance to represent their country at the various national teams. Holland-based Chika Akujobi said it was because of this fact that his company staged a scouting tournament in Abuja this week. “I can boldly say that in many instances, it is not the best players who get to play for the various national teams in Nigeria. There are many better players who were not scouted and so do not get to play for their country,” argued Akujobi, who played professionally in Germany and Holland before bagging his coaching badges in Holland, where he is based. "There are better young players than Kelechi Iheanachos and Victor Osimhens, but they are yet to get their chance here in Nigeria. “The scouting tournament I did in Abuja has further underlined this fact – many gifted players are only waiting to be discovered. “All we need do now is to organise these scouting programmes well and then we could really compete with the likes of Brazil and Argentina in exporting football talent overseas.” However, Akujobi is quick to warn that despite the natural talent in the country, the coaches have a lot of work to prepare these players tactically. “We have to work on tactics if these technically gifted players who abound in this country are to stand a chance in Europe. It’s not just about what you can do with the ball, but also what you do when you do not have the ball.” http://africanfootball.com/news/590197/Nigerias-best-players-not-in-national-teams-Omeruo-adviser [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:46pm On Dec 02, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Ighalo, Ayew in EPL award shortlist [/size] Odion Ighalo Scores for Watford vs Aston Villa Nigeria international Odion Ighalo, Andre Ayew of Ghana, Yannick Bolasie from DR Congo and Arouna Kone from Cote d’Ivoire are on a shortlist for the November African Players awards in the English Premier League. Ighalo won the award by an overwhelming majority in October, and, according to a release by New African Soccer, he seemed to “continue where he left off in October, playing well enough to earn him a place in the shortlist for November”. The Nigerian international played every minute of Watford’s November fixtures, which was a difficult month for them given the home loss to Manchester United and the away loss to Leicester City. But according to awards director Tunde Adelakun, “Ighalo shone through these games and deserves his place on the shortlist”. Another old face in the shortlist was August winner, Ghana’s Swansea City star Andre Ayew. Again, Ayew’s Swansea team are going through a rough patch in the League and it showed in November but the Ghanaian’s quality still showed through it all, and again, the award organisers felt it worthy of a place in the shortlist. In the release, the two obvious stars of the show were Crystal Palace’s Congolese winger Yannick Bolasie with a stunning performance in his team’s 2-1 away win at Liverpool and his double strike against Newcastle. But not only that, according to Adelakun, “Bolas has been a thorn in many defences all season and he has proved a consistency that really deserves to be mentioned and praised”. Ivorian Arouna Kone of Everton makes up the quartet of shortlisted players. He has featured prominently in his team’s resurgence in November, starting with an emphatic hat-trick in their 6-2 drubbing of Sunderland. New African Soccer believes that the 32-year-old, who made a remarkable recovery after injury that put him out for over a year, was one of the league’s most consistent performers this month. The award winner will be announced shortly. http://africanfootball.com/news/590176/Ighalo-Ayew-in-EPL-award-shortlist [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:02pm On Dec 02, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Hull City Fans Blast Akpom, Aluko Over Man City Defeat [/size] By Izuchukwu Okosi: Hull City were defeated 4-1 by Premier League leaders Manchester City on Tuesday night in one of the quarter-finals game of the Capital One Cup at the Etihad but despite the resilience shown overall by the Hull City players, their fans are lambasting the performance of the Nigerian duo of Sone Aluko and Chuba Akpom. Some of the Tigers' fans who expressed their dismay on Twitter especially at the display of England youth international, Akpom, who is born of Nigerian parents, believe he has not been a good loan acquisition. Matt Hornshaw, a Hull fan, wrote: "Feeble effort from Aluko, Akpom, Elmo #hcafc." Another fan, Ricky, focused solely on Akpom's poor display, writing: "Akpom is looking like a boy in a man's body. But when we pass the ball on the ground, we're quietly effective." Dan was biting in his criticism of the Nigerians, adding: "Carrying deadweight, off. Aluko, Taylor off. Akpom just whinging about everything. A complete lack of endeavour across the pitch." Adam saw positives, but he hit Aluko and Akpom hard, writing: "Shows we have strength in depth. Taylor, Aluko, Akpom, Hayden haven't shown anything to me." Rob Gillespie feels Hull will be better off without Akpom. The disappointed Hull fan wrote: "Hate to say this, but send Akpom back. Doesn't have the passion or the hunger." Aluko has played for the Super Eagles but Akpom is undecided where his international future lies. The third player of Nigerian descent in action on Tuesday night, Moses Odubanjo, who played at right-back, had a good performance so escaped the criticisms of the fans. Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho came off the bench to score Manchester City's second goal when he steered the ball despite the challenges of three defenders. www.completesportsnigeria.com/hull-city-fans-blast-akpom-aluko-man-city-defeat/ [/b]
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by joseph1013: 6:25pm On Dec 02, 2015 |
Aluko has really lost his form. He was a shadow of himself last night. Disappointing display! 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:30pm On Dec 02, 2015 |
joseph1013: How do the Hull fans expect a brilliant display from Aluko when he chose to park the bus. There is no way a striker can cope and do well against a pressing Man City who are more in numbers. 1 Like |
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