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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by linked: 4:42pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
Iheanacho among city's travelling squad... 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by joseph1013: 5:13pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
safarigirl: Even bleacherreport knows about Kelechi? Mehn...I hope this is his breakout season. Dude is very talented. I'm no supporter of any Premiership club but this season, I'm supporting Man City cos of Iheanacho. Take a look at this: "It very often takes a mix of talent, confidence and an unexpected opportunity to make an impact in a top Premier League side. Iheanacho may just have it all." Wish him the very best! 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 7:49pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Amuzie Out For Six Month, Sampdoria Deal At Risk [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Nigeria U-23s defender Stanley Amuzie will undergo an arthroscopic surgery this week after he suffered a knee ligament injury. Amuzie is back in Italy with Sampdoria, but his contract with the Italian club could be cancelled as a result of the injury as his registration is yet to be completed, his agent Marshal Mbre revealed to comple tesportsnogeria.com. “He will be out for four to six months and that has ruled him out of the African U-23 Championship which kicks off in November 2015,” Mbre added to comple tesportsnigeria.com. “The news is devastating for me and for the player because his career has been set back by this injury which will cost about 25,000 to 30,000 euros to treat.” Meanwhile, U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia has sympathized with Amuzie who has been was one of the standout performers for the team. Siasia who is currently in France has promised to ensure that the medical bills incurred will be offset by the Nigerian Football Federation as he was on duty with the national team when he copped the injury. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/amuzie-out-for-six-month-sampdoria-deal-at-risk/ |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 7:58pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] 6 Reasons Why Iheanacho Is Ripe For Eagles [/size]  Kelechi Iheanacho has emerged as one of Nigeria’s most exciting players in recent times, especially with his brilliant showings in pre-season with Manchester City. Having been officially promoted to the Premier League club’s senior squad, Iheanacho appears ready to make his senior international bow under Sunday Oliseh. Comple tesportsnigeria.com’s NURUDEEN OBALOLA is convinced the teenager is ready to win his first of (hopefully) many full caps and he gives his reasons… IHEANACHO IS A SUPREMELY CONFIDENT YOUNG MAN Confidence is a key ingredient in the development of every top player. And Kelechi Iheanacho has it in abundance. The young Nigerian has shown for some time that he is not fazed by the array of star names he plays along with in the Manchester City squad. Sometimes, his confidence borders on arrogance, which is not a bad thing. Some of the best players in the world are haughty, chest-puffing athletes on the pitch and they get the job done time and again. Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Eden Hazard etc have risen to the top of their profession because they have supreme confidence in their own abilities. A case in point of Iheanacho’s confidence and a lack of fear happened in the 2014/2015 pre-season. He won a penalty in a friendly against Sporting Kansas and immediately grabbed the ball to take it himself, not minding the presence of several established senior players on the pitch. Although the ball was eventually taken off him as Aleksandr Kolarov scored the penalty, the plucky Nigerian had shown his senior colleagues he was quite comfortable in their company. Iheanacho scored the last goal in that 4-1 win for City, not letting the penalty incident affect him. He scored again in the next match versus Italian giants AC Milan and also offered himself for penalty duties in the match against Liverpool. He turned out to be the only City player to score as they lost the shootout 3-1. There is no timid bone in that lad; he will blend in easily with the likes of Victor Moses, Mikel Obi, Vincent Enyeama, Ogenyi Onazi and other ‘big’ Super Eagles players. He will not be intimidated by them or the occasion. IHEANACHO IS A PRECOCIOUS TALENT Having been named the Most Valuable Player at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates in 2013, big things were expected of Iheanacho. He has not disappointed since. While breaking into the star-studded Manchester City regular XI has not happened just yet, nobody who knows anything about football is surprised. There is so much pressure on coaches these days of instant success in football that they often prefer to buy their way out of trouble. Most clubs would rather buy big, ready-made players than promote from within. But Iheanacho has given Manuel Pellegrini something to think about. The Nigerian lad has had two pre-seasons with City and he has excelled at both. It is a matter of time before he can no longer be ignored. The Flying Eagles star followed up his impressive showing in the 2014/2015 pre-season with an even better 2015/2016 pre-season. He not only scored two goals, he provided quality assists and had more minutes on the pitch than many big stars. His ability, range of passing, vision and eye for goal are well beyond anything another teenager has displayed in Europe in recent times. Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh certainly could do with a player with such creative and finishing ability in an underperforming Super Eagles squad. IHEANACHO WILL BRING FRESHNESS, CUTTING EDGE AND COMPETITION TO THE SQUAD To get the Super Eagles flying again there needs to be some fresh blood in the squad, and Iheanacho is certainly one of the players to provide this. The team’s forward line was at its best in recent times when Stephen Keshi had Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Moses and Brown Ideye forming a dynamic front three at the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013. Since that trio was broken up after the AFCON triumph, the team’s play has become dull, laboured and predictable. Besides, the three players have somehow lost their way, especially the once untouchable Emenike. The replacements for the trio have not exactly been world beaters, and the quality and new spark Iheanacho could bring would be invaluable. His talent too would make the ‘big’ players realise their spots are not guaranteed, making the team stronger as they all jostle to prove they are good enough. With Iheanacho around, perhaps that sharpness that has disappeared from the Super Eagles’ play will return, as the battle for striking spots intensifies. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/6-reasons-why-iheanacho-is-ripe-for-eagles/ .....continue from the next post 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:00pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
.....continue from the last post [b][size=14pt] 6 Reasons Why Iheanacho Is Ripe For Eagles [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/pellegrini-iheanacho-fit-for-roma-game/[/img] IHEANACHO CAN PLAY ANYWHERE IN ATTACK Every team needs a versatile player who can cover for many positions, and Iheanacho gives you that. He is comfortable as the focal point of the attack – the centre forward – the position he played for City in pre-season. He can play off the centre forward as a No.10 with his excellent passing range and vision, and his brilliant skills, as demonstrated when he dropped deep to provide Raheem Sterling with probably the best assist of pre-season in City’s match against Roma. He can also play either side of the centre forward as a wide forward in a front three with his decent crossing ability and dribbling skills. Essentially, Oliseh would be getting a ‘four-man’ if he calls up Iheanacho. That is, he would be getting four for the price of one. IF IHEANACHO IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR CITY’S FIRST TEAM SQUAD… Iheanacho has done enough over the past few months to convince Manuel Pellegrini he is good enough and mature enough to be a part of the City senior squad, and the boss has duly promoted the Nigerian youngster to the first team squad. In pre-season and games for the U-21s (one of his goals versus Manchester United was nominated for City Goal of the Season) Iheanacho demonstrated that he was ready for the big time. Pellegrini has a rich squad full of attacking players, but he has identified in Iheanacho a youngster with the talent, ability and mental toughness to mix it with the big boys. Obviously, Iheanacho will not be starting every City match and might even struggle to make the matchday squad for Premier League and Champions League games. But if he gets the odd minute here, or five minutes there in Capital One Cup and FA Cup games, the experience would be invaluable. He would become even more confident and he can only get better. If he is good enough for Manchester City’s first team squad, he should be good enough for the Super Eagles. No disrespect to the three-time African champions. IHEANACHO IS A RISK WORTH TAKING Of course playing Iheanacho would be seen as taking a risk in some quarters, but it would be a risk worth taking. Clemens Westerhof took a gamble when he gave a Super Eagles debut to Daniel Amokachi in 1989/1990. Then just 17, Amokachi was tearing defences apart with Ranchers Bees of Kaduna and Westerhof spotted the potential. Amokachi went on to become a Nigeria legend, because Westerhof was not afraid to take a punt on a special talent. The best coaches in the world identify precocious talents and are not afraid to trust them to produce on the pitch. Sir Alex, Arsene Wenger, Pep Guardiola and others like them built their successful careers on unearthing gems and nurturing them to stardom. They then sit back and savour all the credit. Oliseh’s stock would skyrocket if he gambles on Iheanacho and it pays off. Even if it does not pay off, the coach will have emerged as one who is not afraid to make bold choices. Win, win situation for Oliseh. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/6-reasons-why-iheanacho-is-ripe-for-eagles/ 1 Like
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:16pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] CAF invites two Nigerian referees for All-Africa Games [/size]  Biyi Akangbe 3 hrs ago CAF, News The Confederation of African Football has invited two Nigerian referees to officiate at the football tournaments of the 11thAll-Africa Games, taking place in Brazzaville, Congo, 3-18 September this year. While Amao Opeyemi will officiate in the men’s event, Bosede Momoh will be involved in the women’s tournament. CAFalso picked Nigerian referees Abel Baba and Ferdinand Udoh as assistant referee 1 and reserve referee respectively for the CAF Champions League group A match between Moghreb Tetouan of Morocco and Smouha FC of Egypt, billed for Tetouan on August 23. The latest recognition is down to the capacity –building programme of the present NFF administration, which sent two batches of referees to the United Kingdom for educational purposes in December 2014 and February 2015. Nigeria will present teams in both football tournaments of the 11th All-Africa Games, unlike the no-show that the country had at the 10thAll-Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique in 2011. The Super Falcons, winners over Mali in the qualifiers for women's event of the All-Africa Games, will contest against host Congo-Brazzaville, Tanzania and Cote d’Ivoire in Group A. Group B has Cameroon, Egypt, South Africa and Ghana. In the men’s version, the Dream Team will battle Ghana, Senegal and Egypt in Group B. Group A has host Congo-Brazzaville, Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso. [/b] www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/08/caf-invites-two-nigerian-referees-for.html 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:19pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Iheanacho, Ideye to start on bench in Man City, West Brom clash [/size]  Biyi Akangbe Kelechi Iheanacho was named in Manchester City’s 18 - man squad for Monday night’s Premier League clash against West Brom. It remains to be seen if the 18 - year - old will be introduced in the second half, as Argentina star Sergio Aguero and France international Nasri are out of the starting line-up, with coach Manuel Pellegrini naming both on the bench. Interestingly, Nigeria internationals Brown Ideye and Victor Anichebe failed to make the starting XI for West Brom, though both are amongst the seven substitutes. Kelechi Iheanacho scored two goals for The Citizens during pre - season training. Manchester City Starting XI:Hart, Sagna, Kompany (C), Mangala, Kolarov, Toure, Fernandinho, Navas, Silva, Sterling, Bony Substitutes: Caballero, Zabaleta, Denayer, Demichelis, Nasri, Iheanacho, Aguero West Brom Starting XI:Myhill, Chester, Dawson, Lescott, Brunt, Morrison, Gardner, Fletcher (c), McClean, Berahino, Lambert. Substitutes :Rose, Olsson, Yacob, McManaman, Sessegnon, Anichebe, Ideye. [/b] www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/08/iheanacho-ideye-to-start-on-bench-in.html |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:37pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
joseph1013:Welcome great Citizen |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 8:44pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
[size=14pt] West Bromwich Albion vs Manchester City: live [/size] 9 minutes West Brom 0 - 1 Man City (Silva 9') That's kind of weird. The ball falls to Yaya Toure just outside the box, and he attempts a shot at goal. It's not great and looks easily saveable but a little flick by David Silva rolls the ball just wide of wear Andreas Myhill is standing and he just... watches the ball go in the goal. www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-city/11794475/West-Bromwich-Albion-vs-Manchester-City-live.html
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:11pm On Aug 10, 2015 |
I will like to point out that as the season progresses, Nacho Will get playing time because Pellegrini plays with two strikers in his starting line up. He also rotates his squad regularly. Starting Nacho will happen regularly. 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:29am On Aug 11, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Academy demand FIFA cancel Bulbwa's Esperance deal [/size] [img]http://africanfootball.com/news/558849/Academy-demand-FIFA-cancel-Bulbwas-Esperance-deal[/img] Bernard Bulbwa - In the heart of Esperance transfer saga. by Samm Audu Bernard Bulbwa’s Shuttle Sports Academy are set to ask FIFA to cancel the player’s contract following the non-payment of a transfer fee of $180,000 for the Nigeria U20 forward. Shuttle Sports Academy are yet to receive the transfer fee agreed for Bulbwa transfer to Tunisia even after the academy directed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to release the player’s International Transfer Certificate (ITC). AfricanFootball.com specially gathered that several weeks after Esperance claimed they have transferred the cash to the Academy’s account, they are yet to receive the money. “It is a very bad piece of business for the academy because Esperance have not been honest in their dealings with them in respect of the transfer of Bernard,” a source told AfricanFootball.com “The way it is even going, they may even lose the player for nothing unless they act fast and decisively.” Nigeria premier league club Dolphins have only received half of the transfer fee on striker Emem Eduok from Esperance. Enyimba pulled the plug on Kingsley Sokari’s move to Esperance after the Tunisian club failed to pay $400,000 agreed for the midfielder’s transfer. Bulbwa, on the other hand, has settled down quickly in Tunis and Esperance were able to even register him for this year’s CAF Confederation Cup. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/558849/Academy-demand-FIFA-cancel-Bulbwas-Esperance-deal 1 Like
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:45am On Aug 11, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Sokari: How My Esperance Move Collapsed [/size]  By Sab Osuji: Enyimba of Aba and U-23 Eagles midfielder, Kingsley Sokari, has exclusively informed Comple tesportsnigeria.com how his protracted deal with Tunisian side, Esperance, crashed. “I’m no longer going to play for Esperance, the deal has collapsed and as we speak, I’m in Aba ready to continue from where I left off,” Sokari informed Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Sokari, a former Flying Eagles star, arrived in Nigeria Tuesday and headed for the People’s Elephant base in the commercial city of Aba ahead of Sunday’s match day 22 clash with Lobi Stars. He revealed that failure on the part of the Tunisian side to meet the asking price of Enyimba was reason the deal collapsed. “What really happened was that they did not reach understanding with Enyimba as regards transfer fee," he explained. “Yes, so many amounts had been quoted in the media in the past but I don’t think any of them was either here or there. “So, when they didn’t agree terms with my club, I had to come back." [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/sokari-how-my-esperance-move-collapsed/ 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 9:47am On Aug 11, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Akpom, Aluko, Ameobi Set For COC Clashes [/size]  By James Agberebi: The quartet of Chuba Akpom, Sone Aluko, Hope Akpan and Sammy Ameobi are likely to be in action for their respective clubs in the first round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night. Akpom, who is at Hull on loan from Arsenal and scored against Huddersfield in a 2-0 win, and teammate Aluko will be guests of Accrington Stanley. Akpan's Reading, who lost 2-1 to Birmingham at the weekend, will take on Colchester inside the Weston Homes Community Stadium. Ameobi will hope to help Cardiff City overcome AFC Wimbledon and progress into the next round. Chelsea are the holders of the Capital One Cup after they defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final last season. www.completesportsnigeria.com/akpom-aluko-ameobi-set-for-coc-clashes/ 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:24pm On Aug 11, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Nigeria U23 striker Onuachu nets first goal in Denmark [/size]  Nigeria U23 striker Paul Onuachu scored his first goal of the season for Danish champions FC Midtjylland as they beat hosts AaB 2-0 on Monday. FC Midtjylland lead the table with 12 points from four games. The 21-year-old striker scored in the 90th minute after coming on as a 76th minute substitute for M.D. Rasmussen. He was on loan at Vejle last season where he scored five goals in 13 games. 1 Like
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| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 4:34pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Iheanacho Still Part of My Plan –Siasia [/size] [img]http://dailyindependentnig.com/2015/08/iheanacho-still-part-plan-siasia/[/img] By Augustine Akhilomen / Lagos Under-23 Coach, Samson Siasia, says he had not lost hope of having Kelechi Iheanacho in his squad for the All Africa Games slated for September in Congo Brazaville. Siasia , however, said that Iheanacho would not be guaranteed automatic shirt ahead of the forthcoming All Africa Games and Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal in November. “Kelechi has been in our programme and in our plans but he has always been involved with his club,” Siasia said. “We already have overseas based players in our team and if anybody wants to try out they are free to come and if he (Iheanacho) is available he will come,” Siasia added. “If he comes he won’t be guaranteed a place in the team because everybody that comes in will have to fight for a place and he will not be an exception,” Siasia said. [/b] dailyindependentnig.com/2015/08/iheanacho-still-part-plan-siasia/ 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 4:39pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Manu tips Ifeanyi Matthew to shine in Eagles [/size] by Samm Audu Coach Manu Garba has tipped El Kanemi Warriors midfielder Ifeanyi Matthew to take his chance with the Super Eagles. Flying Eagles midfielder Matthew has been named on a 23-man squad of players from the domestic league ahead of next month’s AFCON qualifier in Tanzania. Manu said the player could well bring the creativity that has been lacking in the Eagles midfield for a long time now. “The Eagles handlers were spot-on in inviting Ifeanyi Matthew because he is a very creative player whose wide-range vision and long balls will remind you of Sunday Oliseh in his playing days,” he said. “I was even a bit surprised that the U23s have not considered the player even though they very much know what he is capable of. “God’s willing he will prove himself in the Super Eagles now.” Manu added: “The good thing too is that he will now work with a coach (Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf) who knows him even before he played for the Golden Eaglets. “It was even Salisu who gave him his breakthrough in the premier league with El Kanemi and so he will know how best to use the boy.” Matthew featured at the 2013 African U17 Championship in Morocco and also played at the 2015 African Youth Championship in Senegal, which Nigeria won with the versatile midfielder scoring three goals and providing several assists to Taiwo Awoniyi. A serious foot injury he suffered in an opening game against Brazil ended his campaign at the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/558910/Manu-tips-Ifeanyi-Matthew-to-shine-in-Eagles 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 4:41pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Will Esperance fork out $2.5 million on Junior Ajayi? [/size] by Samm Audu Tunisian club Esperance have promised to fork out a whooping $2.5 million to sign Nigeria U23 star striker Junior Ajayi, AfricanFootball.com has exclusively gathered. Esperance see Ajayi as a direct replacement for long-term target Taiwo Awoniyi, who is headed for Liverpool in the EPL. The Tunisian giants are proposing a three-year contract for the highly-rated striker, who is on loan to Shooting Stars from 36 Lion of Lagos. However, it is left to be seen if they will eventually stomp up the cash as they have thus far breached on agreements concerning three Nigerian clubs – Dolphins (Emem Eduok), Shuttle Sports Academy (Bernard Bulbwa) and Enyimba (Kingsley Sokari). Shuttle Sports Academy are now set to ask FIFA to cancel Bulbwa’s contract with Esperance as they are yet to be paid his transfer fee, while Enyimba pulled the plug on Sokari’s move to the club after they failed to pay them $400,000 as the midfielder’s transfer fee. As first reported by AfricanFootball.com, Junior Ajayi is in Tunis along with owner of 36 Lion, Gaffar Liameed. They are in Tunisia just days after Esperance controversial vice-president and former Tunisia international Ziad Tlemcani quit his post for “personal reasons”. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/559062/Will-Esperance-fork-out-25-million-on-Junior-Ajayi 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:02pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Nigeria U23 star Junior Ajayi in Tunis for Esperance [/size]  Junior Ajayi (far left) celebrates a goal for 3SC Nigeria U23 striker Junior Ajayi is in Tunis to discuss a transfer to Esperance, according to reports out of the North African country. According to E-S-Tunis.com, the Shooting Stars striker has arrived Tunis along with his agent to discuss terms with Esperance, who already have Nigeria stars Emem Eduok and Bernard Bulbwa. Junior Ajayi is the leading scorer of the Nigeria Olympic team and scored the brace which qualified the country to the 2015 Africa U23 Cup of Nations which will be played in Senegal in November. Interestingly, Ajayi has been considered by coach Samson Siasia ahead of Taiwo Awoniyi, who has been a long-term target of Esperance. The player is reportedly managed by the owner of Nationwide League club 36 Lion of Lagos. africanfootball.com/news/558879/Nigeria-U23-star-Junior-Ajayi-in-Tunis-for-Esperance 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by enomakos(m): 5:04pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
terzurum5:esperance again? A club that have not paid for the two nigerians player with them,na wa 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:21pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
enomakos:Thank you. They said the main reason why Kinsley Sokari's deal did not see the light of the day was because they had too much foreign players in their team. One could begin to ask whether Junior Ajayi is a Tunis? These people are 419ners and I did love to councel whoever wants to transact with them should just consider other alternatives before he/she gets caught unaware. They made a lot of millions Dollars on Julius Agahoa's deal in those days, so maybe they want to do same on most promising Nigerian younsters. They are fond of doing that you know. They just get these promising stars from very desperate and money hungry agents and when you get matured and up your game, they sell you to bigger Clubs in Europe and their bank accounts keep swelling. 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:25pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Arsenal loanee , Akpom scores on debut for Hull City [/size]  The youngster made a goal scoring debut for the Tigers as Steve Bruce’s men secured a ticket to the second round of the League Cup Arsenal loanee, Chuba Akpom made his debut for Hull Cityand scored his first goal for the club as they ended up on the winning side in Tuesday’s League Cup game against Accrington Stanley at Crown Ground. He replaced Nikica Jelavic 60th minute and put his side up two minutes into extra time as he swept a curling left foot shot into the far corner to settle nerves and give City the lead, but Matt Crooks equalised for the hosts. Greg Luer's header put Hull back in front three minutes later, but Terry Gornell took the game to penalties. Both sides missed two of their first five penalties to send the spot-kicks into sudden death before Crooks fired over after Curtis Davies scored. Nigeria international, Sone Aluko was handed a starter’s shirt but was replaced by Matt Dixon in the 96th minutes, with Moses Odubajo who made a £3.5m move from Brentford making his debut for the Tigers. [/b]m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2015/08/12/14366152/arsenal-loanee-akpom-scores-on-debut-for-hull-city 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by enomakos(m): 5:27pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
terzurum5:you are right man you made me remember julius aghahowa case with the same club 2 Likes |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:42pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AAG: Siasia Invites Awoniyi, Injured Amuzie; Recalls Alampasu [/size]  —U-23 Eagles Coach Calls Up 28 Players To Abuja Camp By James Agberebi: The trio of Taiwo Awoniyi, Kingsley Sokari and Dele Alampasu are among 31 U-23 Eagles players invited by coach Samson Siasia for camping in preparation for the All Africa Games in Brazzaville, Congo. Flying Eagles goalkeeper Alampasu was recalled after being dropped just before the team played Congo in an Olympics/African U-23 Nations Cup qualifier in July. Also included in the list is Sampdoria new boy Stanley Amuzie, who suffered a serious knee injury on national duty and could face a long lay-off. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, on their website, the list which is made up of mostly players who qualified the team for the All Africa Games, has new invitees like Lucky Jimoh, Bright Onyedikachi and Olisah Ndah. The 31 invited players are expected to report to the Parkview Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday with their international passports. The U-23 Eagles are in Group B and will take on Ghana, Senegal and Egypt in the men’s football event of the All Africa Games. The U-23 edged out Zambia 2-1 on aggregate to qualify for the quadrennial event. And just recently, the team qualified for the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations after they eliminated Congo Brazzaville 2-1 on aggregate. The Full list of invited players Daniel Emmanuel (Enugu Rangers FC); Bala Yusuf Mohammed (Kano Pillars); Erhun Obanor (Abia Warriors); Segun Oduduwa (Nath Boys); Amuzie Stanley (Sampdoria FC, Italy); Azubuike Okechukwu (Bayelsa United); Saviour Godwin (Plateau United); Etebo Oghenekaro (Warri Wolves); Junior Ajayi (3SC); Peter Onyekachi (Enyimba FC); Usman Mohammed (FC Taraba); Atanda Sodiq (Appolonia FC, Albania); Kingsley Sokari (Enyimba FC); Taiwo Awoniyi (Imperial Academy); Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Aminu Umar (Osmanispor FC, Turkey); Daniel Etor (Enyimba FC); Augustine Oladapo (FC IfeanyiUbah); Semiu Liadi (Warri Wolves); Tiongoli Tonbara (Bayelsa United); Ikechukwu Okorie; Etebong Akpan (Club Africain); Sincere Seth (Supreme Court); Abdullahi Shehu (Quadsia FC, Kuwait); Ndifreke Effiong (Abia Warriors); Abiodun Akande (3SC); Dele Alampasu; Lucky Jimoh (36 Lions); Bright Onyedikachi (FC IfeanyiUbah); Olisa Ndah; Solomon Efosa [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/aag-siasia-invites-awoniyi-injured-amuzie-recalls-alampasu/ 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:59pm On Aug 12, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Michael Olaitan declared fit for ADO Den Haag clash [/size]  Coach Schreuder thinks the former Flying Eagles star could get some minutes on the pitch when they host Den Haag at the De Grolsch Veste stadium Michael Olaitan has been passed fit by FC Twente coach, Alfred Schreuder, to face ADO Den Haagon Saturday. Olaitan, who joined the Dutch club on loan from Greek side Olympiakos in the summer, missed his side’s Eredivisie opener against Groningen which ended in a 1-1 draw. And Schreuder thinks the former Flying Eagles star could get some minutes on the pitch when they host Den Haag at the De Grolsch Veste stadium. “With Michael we have a good option in front and he is fit,” Schreuder told the club’s official website “Michael has trained in Greece with Olympiakos and large parts of experienced preparation. He can get some minutes against ADO,” he added. The 22-year-old , who once starred for Mighty Jets of Jos, was on loan at Ergotelis, where he featured 12 times and scored once last season. [/b] m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4110/nigerians-abroad/2015/08/14/14430872/michael-olaitan-declared-fit-for-ado-den-haag-clash 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:20pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Wolves Boss Says Fans' Song Proves Iorfa's Class [/size]  Dominic Iorfa Jnr Wolves manager Kenny Jackett has said a fans’ song in praise of Nigerian youngster Dominic Iorfa speaks volumes for his qualities and importance to the English Championship team. The coach said he is unaware there are song for defenders but for strikers. “I don’t know many right-backs that have got a song about them,” said Wolves manager Kenny Jackett, quoted in the Express and Stars of UK. "It’s usually the centre-forward isn’t it? That just shows you how well he’s done and how popular he is. He’s made a fantastic impression and the supporters have taken to him.” Last season, Iorfa established himself in the Wolves first-team. africanfootball.com/news/559783/Wolves-boss-says-fans-song-proves-Iorfa-s-class 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 5:22pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Junior Ajayi misses out on Esperance deal [/size] Dream Team VI striker, Junior Ajayi and his adviser Gafar Olawale Liameed have returned to Nigeria without the attacker completing his move to Tunisian giants, Esperance. Ajayi, a llnigeriasoccer.com gathered had signed a three – year contract with Esperance, but the team new coach, Jose Anigo, vetoed the transfer, insisting that that he must undergo trials. And despite scoring in a training game the following day, Anigo refused to approve the deal. thenationonlineng.net/junior-ajayi-misses-out-on-esperance-deal/ 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:59pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
One door closes and another door opens. Continue the struggle. terzurum5: 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 6:08pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
I wonder if Junior Ajayi's agent and manager areto blame for this failed transfer. The valuation of $2.5million was too much. I wish the young man and his family the best. |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:45pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria’s Nwakali ready to face Ronaldo •Speaks on Nigeria’s failure in New Zealand [/size] FIFA U-17 World Cup champion, Chidiebere Nwakali has said that Coach Manu Garba cannot justify his relegation of the foreign-based professionals to the bench at the last FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, reports JOHN EGBOKHAN You have been vacating in Nigeria for a while now. How has it been?  Chidiebere Nwakali It has been a pleasurable vacation in Nigeria. I have been having a wonderful time with members of my family and friends. Home is home, so it is always sweet to be at home and relieve good memories with those who we love. Owerri is my home and I enjoy being in the serene and peaceful city to share wonderful times with my people. How was growing up like for you? Growing up was fun. I grew up partly in Owerri and partly in Lagos. The journey started from Owerri before going to Lagos. I Played for most of the academies in Owerri. I started from Jaru to Taye, to Amuneke academy in Lagos and fro there I joined the Golden Eaglets. I was in the team when they played the qualifiers for the U-17 Nations Cup. I did not miss one match. In essence, you are using this vacation to forget about the painful experience at the last FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand, where the Flying Eagles, which you were part of failed to fly beyond the second half, after losing 1-0 to Germany? (Laughs) Well, what can I say? We all went to that tournament hoping to win the trophy. We wanted to do our best to make Nigerians proud but unfortunately, we found ourselves in a bad ending. It was beyond us and we have accepted our fate and moved on. What happened to you guys in New Zealand still remains a mystery because going into the World Cup, people expected an improved performance from you guys, given that most of the players were amongst the Golden Eaglets squad that won the FIFA U-17 World Cup less than two years back in the United Arab Emirates? It is like the World Cup didn’t even start for you guys? No, no, no, it started for me. I don’t even know what to say on this but I think the coaches, led by Manu Garba and the management can provide a better answer to why we failed. They made the decisions that led to what happened in New Zealand. We, the players wanted to do our best to defend the pride of the country. But we had our limits. So being benched contributed to our ouster? Of course. That was why I said “put us and we will do our work”. Being on the bench cannot make me to do my work. I can only watch and do nothing from the bench. And for the other World Cup champions, their condition was similar to yours? Yes, most of us comprising Kelechi Iheanacho, Success Isaac, Solomon Badure, Chidera Ezeh. All the professional players sat on the bench. It was a very unfortunate World Cup. It left me speechless Did you guys have issues with Coach Garba? Not al all. That was why I said they will be in a better position to answer the question. But we heard from sources that the professionals in the teams acted too big for Garba and showed up when it pleased them? No, no, no. If he says that, then it is unfortunate and untrue because as for me, I came to camp earlier than every other person. I was in the camp right from Nigeria to Germany and New Zealand and I do not know what other sacrifice I could have given the coaches besides that. I was committed to the Nigerian cause but was shocked with the way I was treated. We heard that you guys were benched because the new players were better than you during the camping and that they were not swollen-headed like you and the other professionals? I have no response to that question but I know that anybody that is better than somebody and is on the pitch should be able to do the work better than those on the bench. Those who played should have done better for the country but that was not the case. The result could not justify the action. What lessons can we learn from the misfortune that befell the Flying Eagles in New Zealand 2015? The only lesson that I think we as players and coaches can learn from the World Cup is to do the right thing that will help the cause of the country. That is the only thing I can say. Turning to the current Golden Eaglets squad who would be in action later this year at the FIFA U-17 World in Chile, your younger brother is the captain and it is natural that you would be praying for his success so that your clan can have two U-17 World Cup champions in a row? I am praying for them to be champions in Chile 2015 because I was a champion in 2013 and I knew the type of royal treatment I got after that feat. I wanted to be a champion in New Zealand 2015 but that was taken away. [/b] www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/nigerias-nwakali-ready-to-face-ronaldo/ .....Continue in the next post 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:51pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
.....continue from the last post [b][size=14pt] Nigeria’s Nwakali ready to face Ronaldo [/size] You came through the U-17 rank and now your younger brother walking the same pathway, which makes it look like your family is a football home? Yes, you are right on that. We are a football family. My father was a footballer during his time. He played to a certain appreciable level and did well even though, football was not as lucrative in their time as it is now. We are products of his seeds and it is only just natural that we are playing football. My elder brother also plays the game but my younger brother and I seem to be the shinning lights in terms of football. I believe it is gift my father transferred to his sons. So he freely allows you guys to play football, without the usual don’t play football attitude of fathers to their children? He does. He encourages us and that is why three of us are playing football, with no problems. What is your next ambition as far as national team football is concerned? Are you thinking of playing for the Dream Team at Rio Olympics in 2016 if they qualify? As I am about to return to Europe to make a debut for my new team Malaga and from there, I am hoping to get a call-up to play for the Super Eagles. If I am called by Coach Samson Siasia to come play for the Dream Team, I would honour the invitation. Eagles next match in the race to qualify for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon is against Tanzania, who seem like minnows but can’t be underrated just like that because of the tricky nature of football. How should the Eagles approach the match? It is going to be a game to watch because it will be Coach Oliseh’s first game as Eagles coach. Younger players will be watching that game because it will serve as an inspiration to them and that is why Eagles must win so that that positive feeling can flow into the other national teams. With your new status as a Malaga player, Nigerians would soon start seeing you square up against the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi of Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. How are you warming up for this classic encounter with these world stars? It will be a very great experience to play against Ronaldo because I have played against Messi, who is so fast and a kind of player who every player dreams to play against. I don’t know what to expect from Ronaldo until I face him but I guess it would be interesting and exciting. But I can’t say much until I battle him. Nothing is impossible and I might end up on the winning side. And what do you make of the improvements in the Nigerian league and do you feel it is a good motivation for players to think of playing their professional game in the country, rather than going abroad to play for some obscure teams in some unknown countries? I am very impressed with the standard of the league. If it is so good, there would not be any reason for most of us going abroad to play. We want our league to be in a very good shape so that when we retire from abroad, we would return to Nigeria to play in the league for few seasons before finally bowing out. [/b] www.vanguardngr.com/2015/08/nigerias-nwakali-ready-to-face-ronaldo/ 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:55pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] See who inspires Arsenal's Midfielder Iwobi [/size] By Biyi Akangbe The Nigerian-born attacking midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has revealed his inspiration as Hector Bellerin, an Arsenal player once loaned out to Watford. Iwobi, who is looking to follow the path of his famous legendary uncle, JJ Okocha, expressed his desire to force his way into the Arsenal first team. The 19-year-old, who made a huge impression at the pre-season matches for Arsenal, scoring two goals in three appearances, stated why Bellerin is an inspiration for him. “Hector (Bellerin) went out on loan at Watford, did well there and then he took his chance against Borussia Dortmund. The rest is history, he’s been doing his job really well and he’s a real inspiration for me,” Alex Iwobi told Arsenal.com . Iwobi, captain of the Arsenal U21 team, scored 11 goals for the team across competitions last season. He recognised that breaking into the first team will not be a piece of cake, but hopes to be involved in the Capital One Cup competition for the first team. “I would like to hopefully play a few games here and there, hopefully be involved in the Capital One Cup, so its just about trying to get into the first team”.In February Iwobi was invited to the Nigerian U23 squad by Samson Siasia, head coach of the team, but he could not make it to the senior team as the Nigeria Football Federation awaits his decision to play for Nigeria or England. He was capped for England U16 and U17 national teams. [/b] www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/08/see-who-inspires-arsenals-midfielder.html 1 Like |
| Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:59pm On Aug 15, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Moses Simon: Why Liverpool and Spurs are eyeing the Nigerian Ronaldo [/size]  20-year old Moses Simon is one of Nigeria’s brightest prospects and is expected to become an integral member of the Super Eagles sooner rather than later. He has already won his first cap, in a 0-1 loss to Uganda in Uyo last March and is expected to feature regularly in Sunday Oliseh’s plans. Quick Facts Name: Moses Ajala Simon Age: 20 Height: 1.68m Position: Right & Left forward/Second striker Club: KAA Gent Blessed with bursting speed, good close control and a perfect first touch, Simon looks the real deal. Still only 20, the youngster keeps proving why he is so highly rated and was instrumental in Gent winning their first ever Belgian Jupiler league title last season. Considering he only joined the club from Trencin of Slovakia last January, the youngster has sure made an impression. Key Strengths Simon is called ‘The Nigerian Ronaldo’,in reference to his similar playing style to that of the Real Madrid and Portuguese superstar. He’s quick off the mark, packs a powerful shot and despite being a natural right-footer, he is extremely comfortable with the ball on his left. Also, despite not being pure center forward, he is however a consistent goal scorer, as he averages 0.4 goals per game. Being able to play in a variety of attacking positions means he gives several attacking options to his teams. He once said in an interview about his versatility that“I’m not fussy about where I play, I’ll just do the best I can in any position.” Stats Besides being a tricky player to face, Simon offers much more than trickery to his teams, as his stats have proven. In 60 games, the 20-year old has scored 24 times, and assisted 14 times. To even make it more impressive, he scored six goals in nine games for Gent last season, an average of two goals per game. He also had four assists during that spell. Interested Clubs Simon’s first foray to Europe was with Ajax Amsterdam of Holland, but he didn’t sign a professional contract with them despite scoring two goals in two pre-season games. That notwithstanding, he has constantly been linked with moves away from Belgium. He has recently been linked with English clubs, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Turkish giants, Fenerbahce. Quote “I can’t thank God enough for the type of year I’ve had regarding my career. I was over the moon to make my debut (for Nigeria). Hopefully there are better things to come. It’s been a great start for me in Belgium and to get selected for the games was massive,”he told sl10.ng in March, 2015. Written by Chris Oguguo [/b] o-posts.com/news/teams/uk/tottenham/moses-simon-liverpool-spurs-eyeing-nigerian-ronaldo/ 1 Like |
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