Highly unlikely................. but not impossible.

Game's in march next year. I have a hunch that the pharoahs will encounter a much improved and formidable Super Eagles by then. They would almost certainly not face the same team that survived the tanzanian scare.

safarigirl:
maybe CIV will scale through, but not the eagles. They'll have to win Egypt home and away which is highly unlikely

safarigirl:
Senegal deserved to win that game, they were the better side. Anyway, looking forward to the game against our perennial rivals, Ghana, that should make for good football. Meanwhile, CIV just might be hit with the Curse of the AFCON Champions and I don't think Nigeria will qualify either.

Nops. Just 2 points separating Nigeria from Egypt. We snatch 4pts from both legs against Egypt(eg a draw in Egypt and a win in Nigeria) and we are cruising home and dry. It is still very much in our hands. CIV too will qualify.

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2015 All Africa Games - Men Sudan U23
Hosts Congo off to winning start at All-Africa Games
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Congo striker Kader Bidimbou
by Stephane DeSaintsalvy
2015 All-Africa Games’ hosts Congo got their Group A campaign off to a winning start, with a 2-1 victory over Sudan in Brazzaville on Monday.
A first-half brace from AC Léopards’ striker Kader Bidimbou proved enough to hand the Red Devils all three points at the final whistle.
It took Bidimbou only 56 seconds of play to put his side ahead at Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat, while defender Sagesse Babélé missed the opportunity to double their lead from the spot in the 15th minute.
However, Walaa Eldin Mohammed levelled matters for the visitors one minute later, to revive the Sudanese hopes.
But Kader Bidimbou had the last say with a 41st minute winner, following brilliant passing from Moïse Nkounkou.
The Red Devils will be back in action against Burkina Faso on Thursday, with the Stallions having enjoyed a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe at the same time.
Congo: Mafoumbi - Joviale, Etou, Bakoua, Babele - Avounou, Ndockyt, Boukama Kaya - Nkounkou, Makiesse, Bidimbou
Sudan:Ahmed Mohamed - Elamin Khalid, Mahmoud,Ibrahim Mazin, Mohamed Elshareef - Mohamed Abdalla Abuaagla, Ibrahim Gaafar, Mohamed Mukhtar, Sharaf Eldin Abdelrahman - Ahmed Elhussain, Walaa Eldin Mohammed
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2015 All Africa Games - Men Burkina Faso U23
Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe eye winning start at AAG
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by Stephane DeSaintsalvy
Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso will face each other in Brazzaville this Monday, in their Group A opener of the 2015 All Africa Games (Kick-off at15h00CAT).
The 11th edition of the continental tournament marks the first appearance of the Stallions since their maiden showing in 1973, while Zimbabwe are making their third appearance after having sealed a fourth-place finish in Cairo in 1991 and claimed Silver on home soil four years later.
Burkina Faso booked their place at the competition after getting past neighbours Côte d’Ivoire 2-1 on aggregate in the final qualifying round, with Zimbabwe seeing off Cameroon with the same score-line.
The two sides will be desperate to clinch maximum points, as they will still have to battle Sudan and hosts Congo for a spot in the last four.
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Hope Akpan is back for injury in time for Sunday's visit to Fulham
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Hope Akpan is back for injury in time for Sunday's visit to Fulham
Nigeria midfielder Hope Akpan has returned to fitness as he trained with his club Blackburn Rovers ahead of Sunday’s game at Fulham.
Akpan missed the goalless draw with Bolton before the international break due to an ankle injury, but he trained with the team on Monday as they prepare for the clash with Fulham.
“I was upset about not being able to participate in the Bolton match, but that’s just part and parcel of the game,” Akpan said.
“I’ve been back training during the international break so I’m just trying to get back fully fit and be ready for selection against Fulham on Sunday.”
Akpan joined Blackburn Rovers from Reading this summer and debuted in a 1-1 draw at Huddersfield Town, showing good qualities on the pitch.
The Nigeria midfielder, however, promised his team will see more of him as the league goes on.
“I think I’ve done okay,” said the 24-year-old, whose final full season with Reading was disrupted by a serious shoulder injury sustained while on international duty.
“I wanted to try and hit the ground running and I feel I’ve done okay.
“I still feel there’s plenty more to come, I’ve still got a lot more to give, and hopefully the team can start getting the results that we need.”
He continued: “Us not getting a win has not been through a lack of commitment.
“All of the boys have been putting the effort in, we just need that little bit of luck and that little bit of composure in the final third at key moments.
“But if we keep getting in there, it’s bound to come, so you’ve just got to stick with us, and we’ll get that first win.
"They are a good side, they’ve got some good players, obviously Tom Cairney, who used to play here, but I think we can match them, and we can dominate them physically. Hopefully we can do that for 90 minutes and get the result.”
He has four caps for Nigeria.
He has played for Everton, Hull City and Crawley Town.
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All Africa Games: Ghana vows to stop Nigeria
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Emma Njoku, reporting live
GHANA coach Malik Jabir has warned Nigeria ahead of their Group B clash in the on-going 2015 All Africa Games in Brazzaville.
“We should not be underrated because we drew 0-0 with Senegal on Sunday. That match has put us in the right mind for the Nigeria game,” Jabir declared yesterday .
The Ghanaian team on Sunday struggled as they drew with Senegal at the Alphonse Massamba Debat Stadium in the Congolese capital.
Jabir said after cooling off their nerves in the opening match, Nigeria should be careful.
“We have what it takes to take all three points. My boys should make sure they take their chances,” said Jabir.
Nigeria, the other Group B contestant was rendered inactive on Sunday following the withdrawal of Egypt.
The other teams taking part in the Games which conclude on Sept. 19 include Burkina Faso, Sudan, Zimbabwe and hosts Congo.
Bidimbou brace gives Congo football win
KADER Bidimbou bagged a brace as hosts Congo Brazzaville made a successful start to the 2015 All- Africa Games football tournament by edging Sudan 2-1 Monday.
The other opening-round Group A match was equally close with Burkina Faso scoring midway through the second half for a 1-0 victory over Zimbabwe.
After a tournament-opening 0-0 Group B stale- mate between title-holders Ghana and Senegal Sun- day, Bidimbou scored the first goal of the quadrennial multi-sport African festival within the first minute.
Walaa Mohamed levelled for All-Africa Games football debutants Sudan only for Bidimbou to snatch the match-winner three minutes before half-time.
Congo Brazzaville staged and won the first All- Africa Games football tournament 50 years ago, winning the final against Mali 7-1 on corners after a goalless draw.
Three gold, two silver for Algeria
ALGERIAN karatekas Hadj Said Kamilia (Kata), Abdelatif Benkhaled and Lydia Besbas (kumite) have offered Algeria three new gold medals on Monday, the first day of Karate events of the 11th All Africa Games, taking place in the Congolese capital Brazzaville.
In women’s individual kata event, Hadj Said snatched the gold in the final against Egypt’s Sarah Essaid, while the two bronze medals went to South Africa’s Willenge Maxime and Cameroon’s Ambani Viviane.
In men’s individual kata event, Algeria’s Mouad Outis won the silver, while the gold was claimed by Egypt’s Ahmed Chawki and the two bronze went to South Africa’s Plessis Michael and Botswana’s Ofentse Bawadi.
In women’s kumite (50kg), Lydia Besbas got the gold after defeating Botswana’s Lame Hetanang, while the two bronze went to Egypt’s Sayed Radwa and Gabon’s Nisane Cynthia.
In men’s kumite (-67kg), Abdelatif Benkhaled claimed the gold against Gabon’s Minisa Dany Dieudonne, while the two bronze were won by Egypt’s Ali El Sawi and Mali’s Sacko Modibo.
In men’s kumite (-60kg) Abdelkrim Bouamria got the silver after losing in the final against Con- go’s Okembe Innocent.
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Nigeria/Ghana: AAG - Oghenekaro Talks Tough Ahead of Ghana Clash
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Dream Team forward, Etebor Oghenekaro, has revealed that the Nigeria U-23 side are ready to battle the Black Meteors in their All African Games opening fixture.
The defending champions, Ghana will hope to beat the Samson Siasia's men after their barren draw against Senegal in their opening fixture.
Etebor admitted that the Black Meteors are a very strong side but insisted that they are tactically and psychologically ready to subdue their west African neighbours.
Coach Samson Siasia's team will kick start their campaign in the tournament against defending champions Ghana after their opening day opponents Egypt pulled out.
Both nations have met at this stage four times, with Nigeria claiming victories on two occasions, Ghana won once and they drew a game.
Their first meeting was an Olympic Games qualifier in July 2007 when Nigeria won 3-2.
The second meeting was the return leg in November 2007 which ended in goalless draw for Nigeria to book a place at Beijing 2008 Olympics.
They clashed again in the AAG in June 2011 which Nigeria won 3-1, while the last meeting was the return leg in July 2011 which Ghana won 2-0 to deny Nigeria qualification for 2011 AAG.
"We are fully prepared for the game, we are going for victory and by His grace, we will get the victory," said the Warri Wolves star.
"Ghana are always tough against Nigeria, we are not bothered as we are ready for them. I am calling on Nigerians to support and pray for us wholeheartedly, we won't disappoint them."
Nigeria, who won the AAG gold in 1973 as host, will be counting on an attack led by Junior Ajayi and Turkey-based Umar Aminu after the likes of Godwin Saviour were not released by their European clubs.
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AAG: Glo charges Dream Team, Falcons to go for Victory
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OFFICIAL sponsor of Nigerian National football teams, Globacom has advised the U-23 national team, ‘Dream team’ and the Super Falcons, to go for victory in their respective football engagements today at the on-going All African Games in Con- go Brazzaville.
The two teams will mount double assault they plot their way to reaching the finals to pick gold medals.
The Super Falcons will face Tanzania in the second Group A match, while the dream team will lock horns with Ghana in the opening match of group B as Nigerians looked for- ward to victory from the two national teams.
In a press statement in Lagos on Tuesday, Globacom called on both teams to go for outright victories to pave way for early qualification for the next round.
“The Dream Team’ coaching crew and players have prepared very hard for this competition and we expect them to do well while Super Falcons have the advantage of playing together for a long time,” the statement said ‎ “In addition, the remarkable history of Nigeria in the competition should propel the team to win Gold medals at the end of the tournament,”
Globacom stated further. The Super Falcons won football
gold twice, in the 2003 and 2007 editions of All African Games. The men team, however won the Gold medal in 1973 when Nigeria hosted the competition.
“At this level, any team can out- shine the other and we expect the coaching crew of ‘Dream team’ and the Super Falcons to be wary of the opposition,” the statement concluded, while urging Nigerians to give the teams hundred percent support.
Globacom had also commended the Super Falcons for defeating host Congo in their first match in the competition. The company urged the team who trashed the host, Diablesses Rouges of Congo by Five goals to one on Sunday in Congo, not to rest on their oars as they forge ahead in the tournament.
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Roma splash 3 million Euros on Nigerian youngsters
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It has been revealed that Italian Serie A side Roma are committed to splashing three million Euros on Nigerian youngsters Sadiq Umar and Nura Abdullahi.
Both players have signed for Roma on a year’s loan from modest Spezia and will sign permanent long-term deals should they impress thereafter.
Striker Sadiq Umar will cost Roma 1.7 million Euros, while fullback Abdullahi will cost 1.3 million Euros, according to a source familiar with this transaction.
Sadiq Umar, whose physique and style reminds one of Nwankwo Kanu, scored a record-breaking 26 goals in 27 games in the Italian youth league, while Abdullahi has shown great quality as a defender who loves to join up with the attack.
The players were farmed out to Europe by the Abuja Football College a year and half ago.
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Burkina Faso, Congo battle for top spot
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Burkina Faso team at the 2015 All-Africa Games
Burkina Faso and Congo will battle in Kintéléon Thursday, in their second Group A outing of the All Africa Games Brazzaville 2015.
Both teams got their continental campaign off to a winning start and will be looking to keep their momentum going and secure top spot.
Hosts Congo sealed a 2-1 victory over Sudan at Stade Alphonse Massamba-Debat in their tournament openeron Monday, thanks to brace from AC Léopards’ striker Kader Bidimbou.
Meanwhile, Burkina Faso enjoyed a narrow 1-0 win against Zimbabwe in Kintélé, with Mohamed Sylla heading home a corner kick delivery from Romaric Pitroipa a few minutes past the hour mark.
The Red Devils will rely on home advantage to make a decisive step towards a semifinal spot, in their bid to clinch their first Gold medal since claiming continental glory in the maiden edition of the competition in 1965 on home soil.
The match will kick off at Stade de l’Amitié at15h00CAT, with Sudan and Zimbabwe facing each other in a do-or-die encounter at Alphonse Massamba-Debat at the same time.
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AF 2015 All Africa Games - Men
Zimbabwe face Sudan in AAG
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Zimbabwe and Sudan are set to renew their rivalry in the 11th All Africa Games held in Congo when they meet in their second Group A game on Thursday.
The Zimbabweans will look to get a win after their disappointing start, losing 1-0 to Burkina Faso on Monday whilst their opponents will also hope to erase their 2-1 loss to the hosts Congo.
Burkinabe and the Red Devils lead the group with three points following their opening wins.
The Southern African side will hope to see their goalkeeper Takabva Mawaya in fine form between the posts.
The Sudanese, on the other hand, will be eyeing a victory against the Zimbabweans to make a mark in their maiden appearance in the tournament and move up the log standings to qualify for the knockout stages.
Zimbabwe claimed silver in 1995 after losing 3-1 to Egypt as hosts and finished in the third place against Cameroon having lost 3-1 in 1991.
The match is set to get underway at the Stade Municipal de Kintélé at 15:00 on Thursday.
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AF Nigeria 2015 CAF U23 Championship Qualifiers Nigeria
Injury costs Nigeria U23 star Sampdoria move
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Nigeria U23 defender Stanley Amuzie no Sampdoria move again after going under the knife in Italy
Nigeria U23 ace Stanley Amuzie has lost a lifetime chance to feature for Italian Serie A side Sampdoria after he suffered a major knee injury that will sideline him till next year.
Sampdoria pulled out of a pre-contract agreement to sign Amuzie after the left back damaged his cruciate ligament during a CAF U23 Championship qualifier in Congo last month.
He has since undergone surgery and AfricanFootball.com has been told he will be out for nine months.
Amuzie will now play for Portuguese second division side Olhanense, who also have another Nigerian, Femi Balogun.
The defender’s profile was on the rise before his injury setback.
He was already been considered for a run-out with the Super Eagles by coach Sunday Oliseh before his injury in Pointe Noire.
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Sokari with a world class finish

BascoVanVeli:
Sokari with a world class finish

Assist from Okechukwu.I just hope Sokari stays with Enyimba rather than force an already botched transfer to Esperance.

No1citizen1:

Assist from Okechukwu.I just hope Sokari stays with Enyimba rather than force an already botched transfer to Esperance.

You are so right if he stays till after the Olympics he will be worth millions im sold on his talent

BascoVanVeli:
Sokari with a world class finish

The same Sokari that some peeps here were questioning Manu Garba over.
That lad won d 2014 NPFL young footballer of d year.

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AF Nigeria 2015 All Africa Games - Men Nigeria U23
AAG: Nigeria down defending champions Ghana 2-0
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Nigeria U23 star Umar Aminu
Nigeria defeated arch-rivals and All Africa Games champions Ghana 2-0 to book their place in the semi-finals of the football event of this year’s AAG.
Nigeria’s final Group B match against Senegal, who drew 0-0 with Ghana on the opening day, will determine the overall winners of the group following the last-minute withdrawal of Egypt.
Junior Ajayi opened scoring for the superior Nigerians in the 55thminute and Kingsley Sokari made the game safe three minutes from time.
Nigeria’s Dream Team VI dominated and were deserved winners.
Nigeria were on the front foot in the first half with Ghana goalkeeper Richard Ofori his team’s most outstanding player as a result.
A minute to half time, Oghenekaro Etebo was denied from point-blank range by Ofori when from Etor’s corner, the ball fell kindly to him a second time.
However, Nigeria finally made their dominance count 10 minutes after resumption when the dangerous Etor Daniel delivered a whipped-in ball from the right for Junior Ajayi to coolly slot home.
The second goal of the game was even more sublime – Kingsley Sokari combined with skipper Azubuike Ikechukwu on the edge of the Ghana box and Sokari continued his run before he lifedt the ball over the rushing Ofori for a superb finish.
Before this goal, Ghana were almost gifted a goal that would have brought them on level pegging when in the 69thminute Segun Oduduwa’s back pass exposed the Nigeria defence, but the Black Meteors could not cash in on such an opening.
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Siasia promises Dream Team improvements
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Siasia - Nigeria U23 coach
Dream Team coach Samson Siasia has told AfricanFootball.com his team will improve on their way to winning a second All Africa Games Gold for Nigeria.
Nigeria U23s outplayed rivals and defending champions Ghana 2-0 to get off to a winning start at the 2015 All Africa Games football event on Wednesday.
"I am very glad and happy that Nigerians are pleased with our performance. The boys will play better as the competition progress," a delighted Siasia told AfricanFootball.com
"I thank God for the victory. There were no secrets, but discipline and our good tactics.
“We also defended very well so as not to allow cheap goals."
Nigeria face Senegal, who were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana at the weekend, on Saturday to determine the winners of Group B after Egypt pulled out of the competition.
By Olusola Alao
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Crystal Palace Vs Man City: Iheanacho ready for first start
• Hails the influence of Silva,Yaya, Aguero, Nasri
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Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to break into the Manchester City starting XI following his cameo appearance as a late substitute against Watford just before the International break.
The 18-year old was a late minute substitute for Raheem Sterling who netted one of the goals as the Manuel Pellegrini side romped to a 2-0 win, maintaining their 100% start to the 2015/16 season.
Iheanacho, who shone in pre-season tour of Australia and Vietnam, was promoted to the first team this summer and the former Golden Ball winner at the 2013 U-17 FIFA World Cup is confident of doing well for the Citizens if given the opportunity.
“It’s been going great, I’ve been training with the first-team and the guys have been great with me and I’m really enjoying it,” Kelechi smiled as he responded to questions on Manchester City’s official website.
“It was a great feeling to make my debut against Watford. I was hoping to come on – the manager introduced me and I was very happy to come on.
“I’m hoping for more Premier League minutes – I have to work hard in training and then hopefully the manager will introduce me again so I can show what I can do.”
He went on to discuss his relationship with the big boys in the team and how it has benefitted him as a young lad.
“David Silva is a great player, a top player – high level with a lot of experience,” Iheanacho declared.
“He’s had an unbelievable start but that’s no surprise to anyone – we all know what a good player he is and it’s good for me as a striker to have someone like that in the team.
“I’m learning new things every day in training – it’s been a dream come true playing with these players.
“With Sergio, Yaya, David and Sami – it can only improve you as a player to play with these guys.”
Iheanacho has been listed by manager Manuel Pellegrini in the squad that will travel to Selhurst Park to face Chelsea conqueror’s Crystal Palace on Saturday.
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2015 AAG: Siasia rues absence of Muhammed, Akas
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Dream Team VI Chief Coach Samson Siasia is pained that he has only 18 players in camp instead of the 20 approved for the competition.
The Coach was not happy that he had to stress the players by playing some of them out of position in order to beat Ghana in the opening match since the players that supposed to play the match namely Usman Mohammed Nand Chima Akas were drafted to the Super Eagles team but did not even taste a minute action in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nation qualifier between hostTaifa Starsof Tanzania and visiting Super Eagles that ended in a goalless draw in Dar es Salaam last Saturday.
He has vowed to continue to charge the boys positively until they eventually win the competition. He recalled same incident that happened in 2004 in Cotonou, Republic of Benin when Mikel Obi and Bernard Okorowanta absconded from the Flying Eagles class of 2005 on the excuse that they went for trials in Manchester United and promise that they will rejoin the team in Cotonou but they never did. Siasia, however, led the 16 players that prosecuted the 2004 Africa Youth Championship instead of 18 then to win the competition.
Siasia, according to a close source in Congo Brazzaville venue of the ongoing All Africa Games, when he remembered this incident is encouraged to carry on in the task of emerging 2015 All Africa Games football tournament gold winner.
“Siasia is not happy that these players did not come for the completion here in Congo Brazzaville since they did not play any significant part in the Tanzania match although they were fully involved in a mere friendly match against the visiting Niger Republic which the Super Eagles won 2-0 on Tuesday.
“But he has vowed to psyche the remaining players up to deliver by winning the competition,” the source disclosed.
Siasia also commended his players for putting up a commendable performance against the All Africa Games defending Champion Ghana and specially hailed the contribution of Kingsley Sokari, Aminu Umar and Ndifreke Effiong in the match against Ghana which theDream Team VIwon 2-0 via goals from in-form striker Junior Ajayi in the 55th minute and Sokari in the 87th minute.
The Nigerian team’s Coach also believed that there was room for improvement and that his strikers could have scored more goals against the Ghanaians if they had played according to instructions. He also promised to continue to work hard on the team’s strikers so that they would be able to convert a meaningful percentage of the chances created in every match.
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Iheanacho targets more EPL action
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Nigeria youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho, has expressed his desire for more English Premier League action in the coming weeks.
Iheanacho, who made his EPL debut before the international break, said he is hungry for more minutes with the Manuel Pellegrini’s tutored side, africanFootball.com reports.
“It’s been going great, I`ve been training with the first-team and the guys have been great with me and I`m really enjoying it,” africanFootball.com quoted the ex-Flying Eagles midfielder as saying on his club’s official website.
“It was a great feeling to make my debut against Watford. I was hoping to come on. The manager introduced me and I was very happy to enter the field of play.
“I`m hoping for more Premier League minutes. I have to work hard in training and then hopefully the manager will introduce me again so that I can show what I can do.”

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Maiden Eagles’ goal excites Simon
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KAA Gent winger, Moses Simon, has spoken of his joy at scoring his first international goal and said he wants to score more for Nigeria whenever he is invited.
Simon, who came on in the second half, scored Nigeria’s second goal against Niger Republic as the Super Eagles ran out 2-0 winners on the day.
The friendly at the Adokiye Amasiemaka was Simon’s fourth cap for Nigeria and said he is delighted after scoring against the Nigeriens, supersport.com reports.
Simon hit home 17 goals in 38 games for Slovakian side AS Trecin which alerted several European teams who queued up to sign the 20-year-old.
“It’s a fantastic thing to score for Nigeria. Every striker who is a Nigerian dreams of playing and scoring for the Eagles and I’m no different,” he told supersport.com.
“I’ve waited for that moment all my life and I’m glad it happened. I was happy and over the moon that I didn’t even know how to celebrate the goal.
“I want to thank my teammates and Nigerian fans for their support so far. There is still more to come. I give God the glory,” he added.
Simon also spoke about his goal drought at his club side, insisting that his goal against Niger will signal the beginning of positives things to come this season.
“I want to keep scoring for club and country, that is my target this season,” Simon said.
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TheGoodJoe:
Oliseh criticized Coach Keshi of not calling our players playing in the top leagues around the world. I wonder why he needs some under 23 players to scale through the qualifiers.

Oliseh has not used his own advice cuz there were many names missing in that regard. Martins, Kalu Uche, Anichebe, Iheanacho, Mikel. Having players like Emenike, Ujah and Lukman (who has proven how much of a has-been he truly is and hopefully won't be mentioned in any naija footy arguement henceforth) does not support such suggestion.