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SportsRe: Nigeria To Advertise Coaching Position! by honeric01(mod): 7:02pm On Sep 05, 2010
mens dept:
My goodness,

Why would he want to upgrade the Heartland players into Super Eagles and forget the remaining 900+ pool of players Naija has? Didnt you see the squad list against Madagascar? Were there not plenty of local players that Eguavoen took? Even the u20/23 players often come from the domestic league.

Look, if you were given 300k a month for 3, 4, even 5 months prior to the World Cup, without playing any meaningful friendlies until weeks till the opening match to coach SE or England, wouldn't you? Well, Lagerback and Ericksson both did, and Ivory Coast and Nigeria are the 1s they are chanting in Europe as the mumus.

Keshi coached floppy Mali, Chukwu was in Kenya for sometime before taking the Naija job.


Where was Amodu coaching before his appointment two years ago? If Sia1 likes, he can coach the Botswana team, which by the way, is leading their ANC group, ahead of Tunisia
I can't continue with you because you are failing to see the points, WHO FORCED SIASIA into taking up jobs he knew were late? he forced him into it?

I said some of the players, now you are bringing up 90%, hehehe, you are a joke hehehehe, infact, i don tire for u joor. grin grin grin, how many Local players did you see on Eguavoen list? only 1 started the match (Nwabili), then he brought in Otekpa (these 2 are only the HB he used).

Like i said, we are talking about Siasia here and why i believe he does not deserve what he's asking for, so cut me the long sermon about other coaches.

Before Amodu was employed, he was already tested and had past performances to boast of (same SE), and he never asked for $100k PER MONTH!!!

So no comparison here bro.
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Close To Population Disaster – British Council Raises Alarm by honeric01(m): 6:55pm On Sep 05, 2010
^^^^

Mere Assumption, hehehe, informal sector that can't be ascertained is being grouped under the 70% mark? i pity your likes.

Got no more stuffs to type on this issue.

IF dem like, make dem say na 90% live on less than $0.5 a day, as long as these same people are not dying of starvation, i am good to go!
SportsRe: Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria-korea Dpr (hasely Crawford Stadium) - 15:00 by honeric01(mod): 6:52pm On Sep 05, 2010
Nr. Name Date of Birth Position Clubs Height
1 Amina ABU 08/08/1993 GK Delta Queens (NGA) 160 shocked
2 Sarah NNODIM 25/12/1995 DF Adamawa Queens (NGA) 154 shocked
3 Gladys ABASI 28/12/1995 DF Inneh Queens (NGA) 168 lipsrsealed
4 Oluchi OFOEGBU 20/07/1995 MF Pelican Stars (NGA) 156 lipsrsealed
5 Chioma ALIMBA 22/12/1995 DF Inneh Queens (NGA) 162 shocked
6 Ugo NJOKU 27/11/1994 DF Delta Queens (NGA) 168 shocked
7 Loveth AYILA 06/09/1994 FW Adamawa Queens (NGA) 158 lipsrsealed
8 Christiana OSUNDELE 24/09/1995 MF Sunshine Queens (NGA) 155 embarassed
9 Francisca ORDEGA 19/10/1993 FW Bayelsa Queens (NGA) 160 lipsrsealed
10 Ngozi OKOBI 14/12/1993 MF Delta Queens (NGA) 156 shocked
11 Winifred EYEBHORIA 14/02/1994 MF Ibom Stars (NGA) 163 shocked
12 Damilola AKANO 30/12/1993 GK Sunshine Queens (NGA) 166 shocked
13 Kemi ABIODUN 20/12/1994 MF Amazons Queens (NGA) 168 shocked
14 Halimatu AYINDE 16/05/1995 FW Amazons Queens (NGA) 164 shocked
15 Victoria AIDELOMON 11/12/1995 DF Pelican Stars (NGA) 171 shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked cry
16 Jane DAVID 10/08/1993 FW Delta Queens (NGA) 169 shocked
17 Omolade AKINBIYI 31/12/1994 DF Sunshine Queens (NGA) 158 shocked
18 Ebere OKOYE 03/12/1995 FW Inneh Queens (NGA) 162 embarassed
19 Yetunde ALUKO 26/12/1995 FW Sunshine Queens (NGA) 161 shocked shocked
20 Ogechi OKWARAJI 01/06/1995 MF Adamawa Queens (NGA) 159 shocked
21 Ibijoke SANGONUGA 20/12/1994 GK Inneh Queens (NGA) 169 lipsrsealed
Coach: Peter DEDEVBO (NGA)
SportsRe: Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria-korea Dpr (hasely Crawford Stadium) - 15:00 by honeric01(mod): 6:46pm On Sep 05, 2010
The past
The women’s game has become Korea DPR’s strongest footballing suit with impressive performances at all international levels in recent years. With their senior side more than capable of competing against the world’s best, it was their junior side that made history by winning the 2006 edition of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Inspired by the unprecedented success, they were unstoppable at the inaugural FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in New Zealand two years ago, sweeping past the likes of England and USA en route to clinching the crown.

The present
Entering the qualifying competition as defending continental and world champions, the East Asians opened brightly by romping past hosts Thailand 5-0. A 7-0 demolition of Myanmar sealed their place in the last four despite a 2-2 draw against Korea Republic in their final group game. In the decisive semi-final clash, they edged out Australia 4-3 to book their passage to the continental final in addition to a place at Trinidad and Tobago 2010.

The future
It goes without saying that Korea DPR head into the tournament seeking the defence of their title and for coach Ri Song-Gun, determination is key for them if they are to emulate their feat of two years ago. "The one thought our players have is to win matches to send a report of victory to our country," he said. Although a host of young talents have come through up the ranks, he places team work above individual performances to win tactical battles.

Facts and figures
Former stars
Jon Myong-Hwa, Yun Hyon-Hi, Jang Hyon-Sun

Key players
Kim Kum-Jong, Pong Son-Hwa

Qualifying statistics
Before their final defeat to Korea Republic, Korea DPR maintained their impressive form, scoring 18 times in 4 matches.

The numbers game
6 - is the number of goals they conceded in the 2 meetings with Korea Republic. After drawing 2-2 against their southern neighbours in the group stage, they lost the final re-match 4-0.
SportsRe: Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria-korea Dpr (hasely Crawford Stadium) - 15:00 by honeric01(mod): 6:45pm On Sep 05, 2010
The past
As the pre-eminent force in African women’s football, Nigeria will be hoping to make more of an impact on the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2010 in Trinidad and Tobago than they did two years ago in the inaugural tournament. A straightforward campaign to reach New Zealand saw them qualify with a match to spare, and they were tipped to go through from what turned out to be a topsy-turvy group. The Flamingoes beat eventual group winners Korea Republic 2-1 before falling to England 1-0. Knowing that either of them could go through with a win, Nigeria and Brazil then slugged it out to a 2-2 draw that saw neither progress to the knockout rounds.

The present
Like two years ago, the Flamingoes [/b]were the first African team to qualify for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. In this case, their passage was booked following a 2-1 victory over South Africa at the beginning of May. But the hard work of the two-legged tie against the Bantwana was done in the first match when the west Africans ran out to an impressive 5-0 win in Abeokuta. Ugochi Oparanozie was the spark in that one-sided contest, scoring four times, including a first within a minute of the opening whistle. Ngozi Okobi claimed the fifth in the first leg, while Charity Adule and Oparanozie again bagged the two in the away leg.

[b]The future

Drawn into a manageable Group A in Trinidad and Tobago, Nigeria coach Peter Dedevbo will be looking for a fast start in their opener against holders Korea DPR. If things do not go well in the first match there should be time to recover against two tournament debutantes: the hosts and Chile, who finished second in South American qualifying. The Flamingoes will no doubt be buoyed by the success of the Falconets, who battled their way to the Final of the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Germany. And though they lost to the hosts in the ultimate match, there is a feeling that the ceiling has been broken for Nigerian women’s football. “The success of [the Falconets] presents us with a big challenge,” Dedevbo, who was an assistant for the full Nigerian women’s team, said recently. “This is not the time to lower our guard now that Nigerians are turning to women’s football.”

Facts and figures

Former stars
Amarachi Okoronkwo, Ebere Orji and Amenze Aighewi

Key player
Ngozi Okobi, Loveth Ayila

Qualifying statistics
Nigeria played just 2 qualifying matches after Togo’s withdrawal put them into the second and final round without having kicked a ball.

The numbers game
4 - the number of major international tournaments Nigeria will compete in this year. The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup comes on the heels of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup as well as the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, while the Super Eagles also finished third in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations back in January.
SportsRe: Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria-korea Dpr (hasely Crawford Stadium) - 15:00 by honeric01(mod): 6:43pm On Sep 05, 2010
Squad List (NIGERIA)
1 Amina ABU
2 Sarah NNODIM
3 Gladys ABASI
4 Oluchi OFOEGBU
5 Chioma ALIMBA
6 Ugo NJOKU
7 Loveth AYILA
8 Christiana OSUNDELE
9 Francisca ORDEGA
10 Ngozi OKOBI
11 Winifred EYEBHORIA
12 Damilola AKANO
13 Kemi ABIODUN
14 Halimatu AYINDE
15 Victoria AIDELOMON
16 Jane DAVID
17 Omolade AKINBIYI
18 Ebere OKOYE
19 Yetunde ALUKO
20 Ogechi OKWARAJI
21 Ibijoke SANGONUGA



Korea DPR (PRK)
Squad List
1 CHOE Kyong Im
2 SONG Im
3 RI Un Gyong
4 KIM Hyang Sim
5 JO Jong Sim
6 HAN Hyang Suk
7 PONG Son Hwa
8 KIM Yun Mi
9 O Hui Sun
10 KIM Kum Jong
11 KIM Su Gyong
12 CHOE Jong Hwa
13 KIM Nam Hui
14 RI Yong Mi
15 KIM Un Ha
16 KANG Ok Gum
17 YANG Yong Sun
18 KWAK Chuk Bok
19 PAK Kyong Mi
20 RIM Myong
21 RIM Un Sim
SportsRe: Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria-korea Dpr (hasely Crawford Stadium) - 15:00 by honeric01(mod): 6:38pm On Sep 05, 2010
chelseabmw:
@honeric01
Thumbs up 4 u. . . .i will send u 1$ 4 creating this thread grin grin
HEHEHEHEHE, you funny oo grin grin grin
SportsRe: Nigeria To Advertise Coaching Position! by honeric01(mod): 6:36pm On Sep 05, 2010
mens dept:
My friend shut up jah'

Just stop and ask yourself why the "late" appointment of Sia1 in the first place. Heartland just finished 8TH in the league. We are not talking of LAST YEAR, but their current form, which if you follow CURRENT NEWS, wasnt good enough to go far. Their former coach, Emeteole, attributes his sacking as a result of that and management problems in the club( i.e. player bonuses, strikes, etc.)

"My players were always demanding because they owe them a lot, the players were always going on strike." Emeteole told BBC Sport.

"And they [club management] said that I and my chief coach are the brain behind it, that we instigated it.

"But we have been doing a lot to make sure they carry on until money is available," he continued.

Mind your sef angry
They finished 8th on the table, not because they weren't good enough, but because they channeled their manpower towards the champions league (they also had small team size), they finished as the 2nd runner up in the caf champions league behind TP mazembe, Emeteole was not sacked because they finished 8th, he was sacked for the reasons i highlighted below, they just wanted something to use as an excuse to have him sacked, so forget the yeye quote you dey quote.

The same players you claim they are to go on strike because of not being paid finished 2nd in ACL, so wetin be your point? undecided
SportsRe: Nigeria To Advertise Coaching Position! by honeric01(mod): 6:31pm On Sep 05, 2010
^^^^

See who's shutting someone up, they wanted Siasia to come coach them just because they think once he becomes the coach of the SE, he might want to pick some players from heartland to the SE, thereby upping the value of these players (that means more money for heartland, incase these players end up being sought after by bigger and richer clubs).

You sure do not know much about football, if not, you would have asked Siasia why he likes picking up late jobs, the same thing he did with the U-20, he ended up denting his certificate, now he's doing the same with Heartland, who's to blame? NFA or Nigerians this time around?

He has only won 1 match since he took over Heartland in the ACL.

He's not what the money he's asking and i am saying it without fear!
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Close To Population Disaster – British Council Raises Alarm by honeric01(m): 6:26pm On Sep 05, 2010
Sagamite:
Wa she're!!! Well done.

Take a look at 4 Play's write up.

Let me infuse tkb's informal sector theory in it.

Surely the informal sector's addition to the GDP cannot be more than 30% at best.

I keep on telling your lot not to assert what you see in the cities (in the liveable parts of it for that matter) as average for Nigeria when there is unbelievable poverty in the rural areas.
honeric01:
So in your long sermon, you are trying to say 70% of Nigerians live below $1 a day? hehehehe, you are joking, when last were you in Nigeria? when you came to Nigeria, where did you reside? did you for once go to the markets? do you know how much food stuffs cost? the cheapest soup you can cook for a family of 2 is nothing less than -N-500 (excluding what you are to eat the soup with).

Nigeria is made up of 70% informal sector where their take home pay cannot be ascertained by any foreigner, not even the Nigerian government, so where on earth did your source get their "facts" from?

Most governments in Lagos (state and local government) are begging these people to come pay any amount they think their businesses is worth as tax, you can only analyze what you have a grip of, most Nigerians (even those working in government establishments as civil servants) have other businesses that fetch them 70% of the money they survive on, it's very uncommon not to see a Nigerian doing or having more than 2 sources of income, VERY UNCOMMON.

So i still maintain, IT'S A PURE LIE TO THINK THAT 70% OF NIGERIANS LIVE BELOW $1 A DAY!
SportsRe: Goals From Nigerians All Over The World by honeric01(mod): 6:22pm On Sep 05, 2010
^^^^

If wishes were horses grin grin grin
PoliticsRe: Nigeria Close To Population Disaster – British Council Raises Alarm by honeric01(m): 6:22pm On Sep 05, 2010
4 Play:
Please refer to my post and show me reasons why it is incorrect.
So in your long sermon, you are trying to say 70% of Nigerians live below $1 a day? hehehehe, you are joking, when last were you in Nigeria? when you came to Nigeria, where did you reside? did you for once go to the markets? do you know how much food stuffs cost? the slowest soup you can cook for a family of 2 is nothing less than -N-500 (excluding what you are to eat the soup with).

Nigeria is made up of 70% informal sector where their take home pay cannot be ascertained by any foreigner, not even the Nigerian government, so where on earth did your source get their "facts" from?

Most governments in Lagos (state and local government) are begging these people to come pay any amount they think their businesses is worth as tax, you can only analyze what you have a grip of, most Nigerians (even those working in government establishments as civil servants) have other businesses that fetch them 70% of the money they survive on, it's very uncommon not to see a Nigerian doing or having more than 2 sources of income, VERY UNCOMMON.

So i still maintain, IT'S A PURE LIE TO THINK THAT 70% OF NIGERIANS LIVE BELOW $1 A DAY!
SportsRe: Nigeria To Advertise Coaching Position! by honeric01(mod): 6:14pm On Sep 05, 2010
mens dept:
At times statistics can be misleading and if "spinned", used as propaganda.  The woeful campaign of Heartland began long before Sia1 took over. Also, at the club level you often have a set of players that are on contract, loan, or transfer, unlike national teams (i.e. U20, U-23, etc) where you have a larger and available group to freely choose from.

Infact, Sia1 had more national team coaching experience than many who were appointed to take their sides to the last WC, some who never even coached at the U23 level. Why not post his overall record, including his grooming and coaching players that include Osaze, Taiwo, Mikel, and against players that are terrorizing the world (i.e. Messi)?

If Sia1 isnt your bet for a coach, then why hire a European that doesnt know, respect, or care about your country (Berti Vogts) and youth instead of a descent indigenous coach.
You don't even know what you are saying, Heartland was doing well before the coach was sacked, they got to the final of the Caf champions league, on their way there, they beat Kano pillars 5 : 0 on aggregate ( the same Kano pillars that removed Al Alhy Heartland couldn't beat under siasia).

So don't come here with that talk abeg.
SportsRe: Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria-korea Dpr (hasely Crawford Stadium) - 15:00 by honeric01(mod): 6:05pm On Sep 05, 2010
I hope this girls are going to continue from where their U-"20" counterpart stopped.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 6:04pm On Sep 05, 2010
That Valentine is good, he should be integrated into the SE, having 3 LB is not a bad thing.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 6:02pm On Sep 05, 2010
Game over, not the kinda scoreline i expected though. smiley




The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the visiting Madagascar 2:0 at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar in their Nations Cup qualifying match on Sunday. Both goals were scored in the first half by Obafemi Martins and Michael Eneramo.



Nigeria dominated the first period, but lost their tempo after the restart with the Barea coming close to breaching the Eagles defence in the dying moments of the game.



Rubin Kazan striker Martins was been the spark in the Eagles attack, scoring a fine opening goal and creating a second. Martins struck first in the 19th minute after lashing on to a high diagonal ball and racing in before finishing confidently.



Martins was again on the end of a brilliant long ball by Chelsea man Mikel Obi in first half injury time. With much work still to do, Martins beat the right back on the run before cutting back for Eneramo to finish clinically.



The duo of Stanley Okoro and Ahmed Musa made their Super Eagles debut late in the second half with Musa showing flashes of why he is considered one of the brightest new Nigerian talents.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 6:01pm On Sep 05, 2010
90’ – The Barea finish with a flourish as they record another corner, while the game is held up for a few minutes to attend to injured Kalu Uche.

89’ – There will be three minutes of additional time.


89’ – Momadany fails to connect a cross from the left by Liliana.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 6:00pm On Sep 05, 2010
89’ – Momadany fails to connect a cross from the left by Liliana.


89’ – The Barea of Madagascar have nothing to be ashamed of by this defeat, they have given a good account of themselves.


88’ – Musa comes close to getting a third for Eagles but his final effort flashes across the Madagascar goal.


– It's not the big win the fans were hoping for, though.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:59pm On Sep 05, 2010
87’ – It seems the game will end 2-0 in Nigeria's favour as the minutes tick away.


85’ – The shot is goal-bound. Ahmed Musa is showing his blistering pace!
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:59pm On Sep 05, 2010
85’ – Enyeama makes his first save of the game when he tips a shot for a corner.


– The fans have begun making their way out of the stadium with six minutes left on the clock.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:58pm On Sep 05, 2010
83’ – Mikel seems to have suffered a knock and so he is replaced.


82’ – Musa was goal king of the NPL with 18 goals. It's his full international debut.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:58pm On Sep 05, 2010
81’ – To the credit of the Barea of Madagascar they have not giving up as they keep attacking.


80’ – Okoro's mistake around the eagles box is cleared by Yobo.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:58pm On Sep 05, 2010
77’ – Madagsacar's Ibrahim Samuel's shot is too weak to trouble Enyeama.


76’ – Martins controlled the ball and turned inside the six-yard box only for masina to scramble the ball to safety.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:57pm On Sep 05, 2010
76’ – Uche free kick forces goalkeeper masina to punch for a corner.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:57pm On Sep 05, 2010
74’ – Madagascar Substituition: Madagascar bring on Momadaly a striker
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:57pm On Sep 05, 2010
72’ – Madagascar fouled again as Yobo shields the ball for Enyeama to collect the ball easily.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:56pm On Sep 05, 2010
71’ – Nigeria have about 70% of the possession.

70’ – Okoro is already making his presence felt as he forces a corner.

69’ – Okoro was the stand-out star for Nigeria at the U-17 World Cup last year in Nigeria.

68’ – Nigeria Substitution: Stanley Okoro replaces Eneramo.

67’ – Nigeria are playing the ball around more as they look for gaps in the defence of the other team.

65’ – A mistake around the Nigeria box gives Madagascar a sniff at goal, but in the end it's nothing to worry about for the Eagles fans.

64’ – The game has opened up a lot more now as both teams have more space within which to really express themselves.

63’ – Otekpa's shot from distance is wayward and easily rolls out for a goal kick to the Barea.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:55pm On Sep 05, 2010
61’ – It's not a good call because the goalkeeper bumped into his own defender.

61’ – Nigeria survive a scare after sub Otekpa makes a mistake deep into the Nigeria area.

61’ – Madagascar Substitution: Carolus replaces Zozimar for Madagascar

60’ – Martins nods home a free kick by Uche, but the ref disallows the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper.

54’ – Nigeria Substitution: Eneji Otekpa replaces Femi Ajilore.

52’ – Enyimba defender Valentine Nwabili is holding his own in this star-studded Eagles team, but Madagascar will not surrender easily.

49’ – Laliana takes on the Nigeria defence but Yobo stops him before he fires home from inside the box.
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:54pm On Sep 05, 2010
46’ – Madagascar kick off the second half.


– The second half is about to start soon, Nigeria back on the pitch.


45 + 4’ – It's the end of the first half. The Tunisian ref blows his whistle. Fans are dreaming of more goals from the Eagles after the interval.


45 + 2’ – The crowd are now a lot more excited and begin to do the Mexican wave in celebration.


45 + 2’ – Great work by Martins again! The Rubin Kazan striker really wants to play.


45 + 1’ – GOAL! Martins darts into the box from the left and Eneramo finally gets his goal with a simple tap-in. Nigeria lead 2-0.


45’ – Defensive header by Yobo, There will be four minutes of additional time.


44’ – The long ***** by Nigeria are easily read and cleared by the Barea.


43’ – Martins is stopped in the nick of time as he steadies to fire home from inside the Madagascar box.


42’ – Scrappy play by both teams as game approaches the half time mark.


39’ – Nigeria pile on the pressure in search of a second goal.


38’ – Still 1-0 in favour of Nigeria as the visitors continue to defend resolutely.


36’ – Madagascar look comfortable on the ball, but it is Uche who blasted at goal from outside the box for goalkeeper Masina to save easily.


34’ – Eneramo again runs clear of the Barea back line but he fails to get a hold on his shot. The Esperance striker looks good for a goal.


– The game is still wide open as Madagascar are here to play football, they are not intimidated by Nigeria's track record.


31’ – Eagles clear their lines back in defence as the Barea attack again.


29’ – Madagascar can look after themselves physically as the likes of Osaze, Martins and even Eneramo find out quite quickly,


28’ – Tempo of the game has slowed down since a frantic opening by hosts Nigeria.


26’ – The lively Laliana puts in a cross inside the Nigeria box, but there is no player to make the necessary connection.


25’ – Long ball by Yobo locates Uche, whose chip from outside of the foot is again punched away by the Madagascar goalkeeper.


23’ – Martins forces a corner kick, the first of the game after he was again put through by Uche.


21’ – Free kick for Eagles from a scorable distance, taken by Uche but the goalie punches the eventual kick to safety.


20’ – It was a clinical finish by Martins, who dashes into the box before firing home with his weaker right foot.


19’ – GOAL! Obafemi Martins opens the scoring. Nigeria lead 1-0.


18’ – Eneramo's shot from well outside the box goes wide.


16’ – Mikel is spraying his long ***** to launch the Nigeria attack, but the away team seem to be reading those ***** very well.


14’ – This will not be a picnic for the Eagles. Madagascar are holding their own even on a bumpy UJ Esuene Stadium pitch.


13’ – Martins sets up Kalu Uche inside the 18-yard box but Madagascar clear their lines.


6’ – Eagles playing the ball around well as Madagascar try to contain them and sit back in their own half of the pitch.


4’ – Game restarts after a three-minute delay.


1’ – Nigeria take kick-off.


1’ – Still within the minute mark, Eneramo goes clear for Nigeria, but he fails to make hay after he collided with the goalkeeper. It's a cracking start!


– Game held up for a couple of minutes to attend to the injured Madagascar goalie.


– The team captains shake hands and we're ready for kick off.


– The Barea of Madagascar are kitted in all-red. It's a packed stadium, which has a capacity of about 15,000.


– Nigeria line-up: Vincent Enyeama – Chidi Odiah, Valentine Nwabili, Joseph Yobo, Danny ****tu – Oluwafemi Ajilore, Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Kalu Uche – Michael Eneramo, Obafemi Martins.


– The teams are on the touchline for the national anthems now.


– Nigeria are playing in all-green strips and will be led by Joseph Yobo.


– Today’s referee is Jedidi Slim from Tunisia.


– Match venue, UJ Esuene Stadium has staged matches of the 1999 FIFA Under-20 World Cup and last year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup.


– It once boasted a top team, Calabar Rovers, but these days they are languishing in the obscurity of the lower league.


– The southern coastal town of Calabar, widely regarded as the cleanest in Nigeria, has been bubbling since it was announced last weekend it will host this full international fixture.

[size=4pt]COURTESY KICKOFFNIGERIA.[/size]
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:53pm On Sep 05, 2010
Ahmed Musa is proving the critics wrong, what a close shave shocked cool
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:51pm On Sep 05, 2010
Line-up


Nigeria - 1. Enyeama, 17. Odiah, 3. Nwabili, 14. Ajilore, 2. Yobo, 6. Shittu, 11. Odemwingie, 9. Martins, 8. Eneramo, 10. Mikel, K. Uche
SportsRe: 2012 African Nations Cup Qualifier Nigeria Vs Madagascar (2 : 0) by honeric01(mod): 5:50pm On Sep 05, 2010
WOW, nice save Enyeama!!!

they almost pulled one back oo shocked shocked

Cornerkick to Mada

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