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I heard one guy that goes by the user name Ogakpatakpata is responsible for this whole thing.

Like i said, it is well.

Baby oku kedu

Heerenveen youngster Kenneth Otigba is eligible to represent the National Team of Nigeria even though he has caps for the youth teams of Hungary.

The central defender has strongly hinted that he would consider playing for the Super Eagles if he is selected for the mundial in Brazil.

“Maybe I should choose which country I want to represent as a footballer but I have not been invited by any country.

“It is not that I feel more connected to one country than the other.

“With Nigeria to the World Cup, who knows,”Kenneth Otigba said to Voetbal International.

This portal previously revealed that Otigba has pledged his international future to Nigerian and is now waiting to hear from the Super Eagles handlers.

This season, the 21 - year - old has netted 4 goals in 17 games from his defensive position.

Photo Credit : nemzetisport.hu

http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=11288

The 17-year-old central midfielder, who played a key role in Nigeria's Under-17 World Cup triumph in November, is due in England to hold talks over a move to the Etihad Stadium

EXCLUSIVE
By Paul Clennam

Manchester City are closing in on a deal for 17-year-old central midfielder Chidi Nwakali, Goal can reveal.


MAN CITY LATEST
21/10 Man City are 21/10 with Coral to beat Swansea as both teams scoreNwakali, who was a key figure in the Nigeria squad which won the Under-17 World Cup in November, will fly to Manchester from Lagos with his parents to hold talks with City chiefs on January 2.

If a deal is completed, Nwakali will earn £300,000 a year in wages, fees and add-ons from the day he turns 18 on December 26.

Nwakali is also adept at playing in defence and currently represents Shuttle Sports Academy in Lagos.

The move follows a failed attempt to sign 17-year-old striker Kelechi Iheanacho, who has verbally agreed a deal with Porto amid heavy interest from City.

Iheanacho played alongside Nwakali in Nigeria’s Under-17 World Cup triumph and ended as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.



http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2892/transfer-zone/2014/01/01/4513652/manchester-city-close-in-on-nigerian-starlet-chidi-nwakali

Eze Onlytruth I ga di O

[quote author=PROUD-IGBO]Was searching for that elusive track by Celestine Ukwu, and came across this. Listening to it, i had to concentrate to understand what was being said- the dialect seems to be Imo/Abia: am i wrong anyone ?

As far as i'm concerned the best Igbo music was made just after the civil war, and will be evergreen and everlasting in our lifes.

Does anyone remember the song, and what memories does it bring back for you?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiw0pkolQDM[/quote]

payless: What stops Obi and other SE Governors from coming together and make this bridge happen? What does it take for them to do it?

What's your wahala? You have been everywhere on Igbo threads. Are you normal?

You need help. Ask for it.

Nice

[size=15pt]Women's Basketball Names Amaka Agugua Assistant Coach

Agugua replaces Tempie Brown who took an assistant coach position at Stanford.[/size]


EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State women's basketball head coach Suzy Merchant announced the hiring of Amaka 'Mox' Agugua (Uh-mah-kuh Uh-goo-gwa) as an assistant coach on Monday. Agugua spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Old Dominion University.

"I am truly grateful for the opportunity afforded to me at ODU by Karen Barefoot and Athletic Director (Dr. Camden) Wood Selig," said Agugua. "I enjoyed my time while there and am honored to be a part of the rebuilding process. I am enthused and eager to start my journey with Coach Merchant and the Spartan Family. I have always had tremendous respect for her as a person and a coach, as I have watched her success from afar. Not only is she a proven winner with a high basketball IQ, she is an even better person. I am proud to work for such a prestigious university in Michigan State!"

"We are thrilled to have Amaka join our coaching staff," said Merchant. "She has tremendous recruiting contacts that will help us to build on our current recruiting base, as well as expand to other regions throughout the country. She also brings a wealth of coaching and student-athlete development experience, and knowledge of the Big Ten Conference, that will allow her to impact our program immediately. We are looking forward to having her as part of the Spartan Family."

At Michigan State, Agugua will assist with the Spartan post players, while also acting as a key component in recruiting and opponent scouting.

"I would like to personally thank Amaka for her recruiting efforts and commitment to developing our student-athletes over the past two years," said Old Dominion head coach Karen Barefoot. "She's done a great job here and I wish her all the best in her new position at Michigan State."

Agugua's primary responsibility at Old Dominion was the program's recruiting coordinator, but in addition she was integral in the team's opponent scouting, practice and game preparation, and student-athlete development. The Monarchs improved from 11-21 to 19-12 and a WNIT berth in her two seasons, a turnaround that was guided by the recruiting classes that Agugua brought in to Norfolk.




Prior to ODU, Agugua coached at Indiana University for two seasons (2009-11) as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, and at Virginia Commonwealth University for three years, as a graduate assistant (2006-07) and assistant coach (2007-09).
Agugua was a four-year letterwinner and three-year captain at Hofstra University. She played in 95 games, including 82 starts, averaging 10.2 points and 6.0 rebounds in her career. Agugua is the Pride's leader in career field goal percentage (55.1%) and owns three of the top-five single-season field goal percentage marks. She ended her collegiate career 12th on the Hofstra career rebounding list with 568. Also in her time at Hofstra, she was a second-team All-CAA selection in 2003-04 and helped the team to its first postseason berth (WNIT) in 2005-06.

Agugua earned her bachelor's degree in business management from Hofstra in 2005 and received her master's degree in sport leadership and administration through VCU's SportsCenter in 2007.

Former Spartan associate head coach Tempie Brown was hired as an assistant coach at Stanford University on June 25.

http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/070113aaa.html

Tottenham are lining up a move for Leyton Orient winger Moses Odubajo ahead of the January transfer window.

Odubajo, 20, is rated as one of the best young players in the lower divisions, and has played a crucial role in Orient’s unbeaten start to the League One season.

Manchester United and Arsenal and believed to have talent spotters monitoring the player, but Tottenham are planning a £1million bid in the new year.

It’s thought Orient, who have eight wins from nine league games, value Odubajo at closer to £3million, but the player has been made aware of the interest from elsewhere, and could push for a switch.

Andre Villas-Boas has already had the green light from Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to spend in January, and is working on a list of targets.

However, while experience tops the bill, there would be room for Odubajo, who can play on the right wing or at right-back, and could be a useful impact player.

The Greenwich-born flyer is known for his speed and pace, and has previously spent time on-loan with St Albans, Sutton United and Bishop’s Stortford before breaking through at the Matchroom Stadium.


http://metro.co.uk/2013/10/01/tottenham-line-up-january-move-for-leyton-orient-winger-moses-adubajo-4129784/

President Goodluck Jonathan has withdrawn sponsorship for six Niger-Delta students at the Peoples Friendship University in Moscow, Russia.

The students are part of the 24-student delegates studying in the university under a special scholarship scheme for Niger Delta youths.

The students were found to be part of a group of students that attacked the Nigerian embassy in Moscow, on Monday.

And for going on rampage and violently attacking the Nigerian mission, the government says these students breached the code of conduct for delegates on scholarship that they signed before their departure from Nigeria’.

He described their action as gross misconduct, which the Nigerian government cannot tolerate.

The students said they had gone on rampage because they were owed their in-training allowance for six months.


http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/10/02/fg-withdraws-sponsorship-of-6-students-in-russia/

By Oluwashina Okeleji BBC Sport, Lagos

Abuchi Obinwa's father says his son is still open to the idea of playing for Nigeria in the future despite controversially failing an MRI scan that ruled him out of playing for their under-17 team.

Despite having all the relevant documentation from the USA to prove his age he failed an MRI age-test scan when he tried out with the Nigerian under-17 side in July,

Through his parents Obinwa is still eligible for the Super Eagles, having only represented the USA junior teams and not at full international level yet.

"I think he would like to stay loyal to the US as he's played in every age group for them," the defender's father Nnanna Obinwa told BBC Sport.

"The Nigerian experience is probably one of many that he will have in his chosen profession. We learn from it, remedy what we can and move on.

"Like every adult, he will have to make the decision on where to play when the time comes. I can tell you the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) has been very good for him and to him.

"But he would never close any doors and there is no decision to make yet.

"For now USSF likes him and he loves the experience here. As a young man, what else can one expect. The USSF appreciates him and we appreciate them and what they do for youth development."

Obinwa an imposing six-footer, who can play either in defence or as a holding midfielder, for Chicago Magic PSG based in Florida, has now put the MRI disappointment behind after being named in the USA's under-18 national team announced by head coach Javier Perez.

"The result of the MRI was of deep concern to us and of course, the cost incurred was substantial," Nnanna Obinwa said.

"Altogether, it was a good and different experience for Abuchi, he learnt a lot. Nigeria plays a different style of football. Coach Nduka Ugbade was phenomenal and worked well with the boys.

"The goal was to start now to embrace his heritage so when he is older, it will be easier for him to identify with and give back to his father's land.

"I would have loved a different and fuller experience but that is just my wish. We will take what he got out of it. It can only make him stronger."
Abuchi Obinwa (second right) at Real Madrid's training academy

Abuchi Obinwa (second right) at Real Madrid's training academy

Spanish giants Real Madrid are just some of the glamorous clubs attracted by the creative defender cum midfielder's potential after spending a week in July at their academy in Spain.

"Coming back to the US and being selected to the US U-18 side made any hint of an unpleasant experience go away." his father explained.

"Visits to France and Spain were very inspirational. They gave him a first hand experience of professional life. He watched the senior teams train and play, played with his peers and trained under some of the best coaches in youth football.

"He was selected to start on the PSG team against the French U-17 team. It truly enhanced his resolve in his quest to become a professional footballer."

With talented older brother Nathan Obinwa forging a career in American football with Colgate University, their proud father insists the children have a right to live their dreams.

"I grew up in the era of academics first and zero emphasis on sports but I have grown to realize that we are all different beings with differing goals and aspirations," he said.

"We encourage excellence in all aspects of life, especially education, very important. So we advise them to put education first, but we support them with everything we have to pursue their life's dream.

"I have to put my own goals on hold to make sure they attain theirs. Sometimes, that is what we have to do as parents to provide the best opportunities for our children.

The Nigeria Football Federation have not ruled out Obinwa playing for the Super Eagles in the future either.

"It is important to note that the MRI scan is not foolproof," NFF board member Chris Green told BBC Sport

"We can only wish the young man all the best in his career and who knows he could end up representing Nigeria in the future."


http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/24282432

Lol..

I dey laff... OBJ

Where are the pictures?

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Nigeria youth - teamer Semi Ajayi has been offered a two - year contract by Arsenal after impressing the coaches during trials.

The 19 - year - old central defender, who was named by former Flying Eagles coach John Obuh in his provisional Under 20 World Cup squad, netted in the Gunners 3 - 0 win over Blackburn Rovers late August.

And the Gunners brass has moved quickly by offering the free agent a contract which would keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2015.

The move would have been finalized on Friday morning if not for administrative reasons.

Semi Ajayi had been on the wishlist of a plethora of teams in England including Norwich, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Reading, Millwall, Barnsley, Yeovil and Bristol City.

He last played for Charlton Athletic but decided not to renew his contract when it expired.


http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=10555

Keshi should talk to this guy. If we don't get him now, someone will bring up a list of Nigerians in the diaspora who refused to play for their country.

Havilah93: akpon on for Giroud

Chuba Akpom, 17.

What is Keshi waiting for?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRSMfsf0cPc


Dont you guys think John Ogu( jersey No 4) should pair up with John Obi, Onazi and Musa in the midfield?

Those shots were outside the box and were also on target.

I think He's a very good and a disciplined player.

Nnamdi Oduamadi has revealed he opted for a loan move away from AC Milan after Brazil star Robinho failed to return to Santos.
The Super Eagles left winger said: “I really wanted to remain at AC Milan but I know it would be to my detriment as Robinho did not make the move to Santos and I did not want to stay on the bench so I decided to accept another loan move.”
He said his loan move to Brescia in the Italian Serie B will afford him regular first-team football, especially as the World Cup in Brazil is just around the corner.
“The World Cup is next year and for me to keep making the team (Super Eagles), I need to continue playing regularly and at Brescia I am assured of regular football,” he said.
He has been severally loaned out to clubs in Serie B like Torino, Genoa and Varese. The 22-year-old winger has been at Milan since 2009.


http://thenationonlineng.net/new/oduamadi-reveals-robinho-forced-me-out-of-milan/

Midfielder Joel Obi has completed a one year loan move to Parma from Inter Milan.
The Nigeria international had been heavily linked with the switch and completed it officially on Monday afternoon.
The 22-year-old central midfielder had been co-owned by Parma until January 2012, when they sold their half to Inter for €3.5m.
Obi has now returned to the Stadio Tardini on a season-long loan.
There is no option to buy on a permanent basis. He is already a senior Nigeria international with 12 caps.


http://thenationonlineng.net/new/joel-obi-completes-parma-switch/

lol

Katsumoto: @ OP

Perhaps you are referring to living artistes because none of them got nothing on Baba 70.

Nneka Egbuna can't be higher than DBanj.

Lol...
Nneka is higher and way more popular.

Mybettingtips: African queen by 2face gets 2million views on youtube... oliver twist by d'banj gets 22million views on same youtube

African queen had almost 10million views on youtube before it was taken down.

p square had 12 million views for "no one like you", 8 million views for "e no easy", 5 million views for ifunanya, 4 million for roll it and some of their songs before iroking became the sole owner on youtube.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuai3RtX71M

African queen in samoa the pacific, 2010.



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

The pacific 2007

I had to read this over and over again.

This prophet go talk say him talk am.

Get well soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzoK-My3bWc


Igbo people dey try ehh...


Anywhere, I mean just anywhere two heads gather something must happen.

Hopefully He plays for Naija U-17