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TheGoodJoe:

No Ifeanyi Matthew, No Obinna Nwobodo.

very weak list.....
poor midfield....
manageable defence

why is iwobi missing

iwobi starting against arsenal

ONAZI BENCH ROLE FOR LAZIO EXTENDS owngoaladmin March 11, 2016 Nigeria ← AFCON 2017 QUALIFIER FRIENDLY: SUPER EAGLES HELD BY KATSINA UNITED OwnGoal Nigeria Upto date Sport News on Nigeria Football ≡ Menu 2 Nigeria midfield anchor Eddy Ogenyi Onazi was once again left on the bench by his Italian Serie A side Lazio as they battled to a 1-1 draw against Sparta Prague in the Europa League. Onazi’s inactivity has now stretched to 40 days without a competitive game and he has missed Lazio’s last 8 games in all competition. His last game for Lazio was on the 3rd of February in a 0-2 loss to Napoli in the Serie A since then he hasn’t gotten anywhere near the action on the pitch of play. A prominent and key player for Nigeria his lack of game time should worry the Super Eagles coaches ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2017 double header game against Egypt. While the Lazio man sat on the bench for the entirety of the game Sparta Prague brought in Romanian Nigerian Kehinde Fatai in the 59th minute but he failed to inspire them to victory. The second leg tie will be played in three weeks time in Rome.

JOSEPH YOBO: NIGERIA’S MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER? As the plans for the ex-Super Eagles skipper’s testimonial are revealed, Goal look back over the defender’s fine career COMMENT By Dami Ugbane Perhaps Joseph Yobo is the most underrated player in the history of Nigerian football. A player of the highest quality, Yobo demonstrated immense composure, commitment, leadership, discipline and professionalism at his peak as he achieved the prestigious honour of becoming the first male Nigerian footballer to reach 100 international caps. The Lagos govt is planning a testimonial for fmr @NGSuperEagles captain Joseph Yobo https:///CesJRj5e2H pic.twitter.com/L8NnLBn4l9 — Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) February 10, 2016 He attained this milestone after 13 years of service, scoring seven goals and playing his part in some magnificent triumphs. It is interesting to note that Yobo began his international career at the U20 level as a striker! During the World Youth Championship (WYC) hosted in Nigeria, he sported the No. 14 jersey playing in attack alongside the likes of Julius Aghahowa, Pius Ikedia, and Eddy Dombraye. Who could have foreseen, back then, all he would achieve for the national side? Yobo during the early years of his Nigeria career He made his Super Eagles bow as a right back in March 2001, against Zambia in Chingola in a 2002 Cup of Nations qualifier. He showed his versatility at the World Cup later that year by featuring in three different positions in each of Nigeria's three group matches, impressing as Nigeria dropped out of the competition at the first hurdle. From his early days in the national team, he exhibited leadership traits and by his fourth year, Yobo was consistently captaining the team despite just being the second vice captain. He eventually received the honour after the 2010 World Cup. In his time with the Super Eagles, he never conceded a penalty and was never sent off, testament to his enduring composure under pressure and his ability to negotiate different types of attacking threats. His most disappointing moment was the ill-fated game against Angola in June 2004, when he was widely criticised for some slack defending, allowing Fabrice Akwa time and space to score the lone goal of that encounter. Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup, as Yobo demonstrated his superb versatility It was a rare blooper in a fairly immaculate international career. Yobo played eight consecutive seasons with Everton; 2002-2010, a period that coincided with the Toffees qualifying for both the Uefa Champions League (although they fell during the qualifiers) and the Uefa Cup. The 2006-07 EPL season saw Yobo featuring in all 38 games without missing a single minute of league action. He was only the second player in the history of Everton to achieve this milestone, and his consistency made him a key figure during some of David Moyes’s finest It is baffling to note that whenever soccer fans or pundits list their all-time Nigerian XI, Yobo's name is consistently omitted. How many Nigerian defenders played with such regularity at the same high level as Yobo? Perhaps only Celestine Babayaro can compete with the centre-back, and how much would guys like Godfrey Oboabona or Kenneth Omeruo love to emulate the achievements of their former skipper? A key man during some heady days at Goodison Park This was a defender that was on the verge on joining Arsenal in the summer of 2006 and who featured at three World Cups, six Afcon tournaments—leading Nigeria to her third Nations Cup in 2013. Here is Nigeria's record appearance holder at the World Cup with 10 matches. Joseph Yobo will make his 100th appearance for #NGR. He is the first Nigerian to reach the century mark. Bravo! #WorldCup — Lolade Adewuyi (@Jololade) June 25, 2014 Nor was Yobo one to shirk the responsibilities that came with his lofty status; despite the tempestuous demands of EPL competition, Mr. Reliable never missed a match at a summer tournament for Nigeria during his playing career —excluding the Super Eagles’ no-show at the World Cup in 2006! Even in the latter stages of his career, when he moved to Turkey, he missed just two summer commitments, and it was telling that Stephen Keshi turned back to Yobo to take his spot in the heart of the defence for the national side’s foray to Brazil in 2014. Unfortunately, Nigerians failed to truly appreciate his efforts and sacrifices, a clear case of 'see finish'. The Rivers State government must be commended for deciding to honour a worthy servant to the nation and a son of the soil. Long live the centurion!

NIGERIA VS EGYPT: ROMA TEEN STAR WARNS EAGLES ABOUT MOHAMMED SALAH owngoaladmin March 10, 2016 Nigeria ← ENYIMBA SET TO AXE THEOPHILUS AFELOKAI MARSHAL ODAH ONORIODE CAN’T STOP SCORING IN VIETNAM → OwnGoal Nigeria Upto date Sport News on Nigeria Football ≡ Menu 3 AS Roma 19 year old Nigeria forward Sadiq Umar has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria to be wary of red hot Mohammed Salah when Nigeria take on Eagles in back to back AFCON 2017 qualifiers. Sadiq who plays with the 23 year old at Italian Serie A side Roma wants the Super Eagles of Nigeria to pay attention to Salah who has 6 goals in his last 8 games only failing to score against Real Madrid and Sampdoria. Salah scored 4 times in his last three Serie A games and is expected to lead the line when Egypt take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Kaduna and Cairo. “No doubt he will be their go to man that is why the Super Eagles need to put an eye on him, he has been scoring goals of late that has given him a lot of confidence” He told owngoalnigeria.com. The Kaduna born forward ended by calling on Nigerians to pray and support the Eagles to pick at least four point from the two games against Egypt that will see them grab top spot from the Pharaohs. “I trust the fans of Kaduna to support the Eagles all the way but they should also pray for them as well, we just need four points from the two games to top the group and I sincerely believe we can get them”.

BREAKING: ROMA REJECT €10m BID FROM BARCELONA FOR NIGERIA TEEN owngoaladmin March 9, 2016 Nigeria ← AFCON 2017 FRIENDLY: OBAJE,ONYEDIKACHI HELP SUPER EAGLES BEAT U-23 SADIQ UMAR,NURA ABDULLAHI FAIL TO SAVE ROMA FROM UEFA YOUTH LEAGUE ELIMINATION → OwnGoal Nigeria Upto date Sport News on Nigeria Football ≡ Menu 2 According to respected Italian publication Corrierre dello Sport Barcelona had a bid of around €10m rejected by AS Roma for their teen star Nura Abdullahi. Yesterday Owngoalnigeria.com reported Barcelona willingness to re-ignite their interest in the talented teen and according to the sport news outlet in Italy, they had a bid rejected. They reported Roma rejected the bid as they are hoping of taking up the option of signing the 18 year old permanently at the end of the season from Serie B side Spezia where he is currently on loan. Rated as one of the fastest teen in global football the Future of Africa Academy discovery impressed the Barcelona hierarchy with his bubbling and lively display against their B team in the group stage of the UEFA youth league. Although he is yet to make his debut for the senior team he has shone like a million stars with the B team since returning from a minor heart defect. However they are indications he might make his first team debut anytime soon owing to the injury sustained by Antonio Rudiger which will keep the German out for a while.

TheSuperNerd:
You're welcome Sir... #smiles


Yeah... Maybe Aaron Samuel will get his chance to gate-crash before August.

Oghenekaro Etebo is there. Look again. He's among the foreign-based pros.

As for Sokari, he's now with CS Sfaxien of Tunisia (same club as Junior Ajayi who also made the 30-man list). Sokari not making the list may have to do with "that incident" before the U-23 Afcon. Remember?

#smiles.

wat abt Kelechi iheanacho

YAYA TOURE TIPS PROTÉGÉ IHEANACHO FOR GREATNESS By Seye Apanisile The Manchester City veteran has said the young newcomer could become a big player for the Citizens going by his talent Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has tipped young team mate Kelechi Iheanacho to be a big hit if he keeps his head down and continues to work hard. The young Nigerian has been hitting the headlines for the right reasons this season as he scored once in the 3-0 defeat of Norwich City in the FA Cup at the weekend. Yaya, who missed the opportunity to become the only player to win the African Footballer of the Year award five times last week, said good things about the Nigerian youngster. “Yes, I am very close to Kelechi and he sees me as his mentor,” Yaya told SportingLife. “I see him closely and I trust him and I have been trying to push him up. I know what I have done to encourage him to continue to believe in his talent,” he said. On the future of Iheanacho, the midfielder believes that the forward could be a top player in no time. “I see him as one of my younger brothers coming through one day. I hope that Kelechi can be one of the top players on the field in the future,” Toure said. Iheanacho is being tipped to make the Manchester City squad for the Uefa Champions League after persistent injury has kept out Frenchman Samir Nasri.

FIFA COMMENDS MANCHESTER CITY’S HAT-TRICK HERO IHEANACHO By Shina Oludare The world football ruling body has lauded the Citizen’s whiz for his treble which tore apart Remi Garde’s side in Saturday’s FA Cup game Kelechi Iheanacho’s awe-inspiring performance against Aston Villa on Saturday has been applauded by the Federation of International Football Association. The 19-year-old got his first for Manuel Pellegrini's men as they tore apart the Villans 4-0 at the Villa Park to reach the FA Cup fifth round. Iheancho, who was named the Most Valuable Player at the 2013 Fifa U17 World Cup, began the exploit after four minutes with a close range finish. He added his second from the penalty spot after Raheem Sterling was brought down by Leandro Bacuna before sliding home his third on the counter in the second half. And the world football governing body through their Twitter handle acknowledged the Super Eagles’ star performance against Remi Garde’s men. "U-17 World Cup star in 2013 Hat-trick hero in the FA Cup today congrats, Kelechi Iheanacho,” Fifa tweeted. #U17WC star in 2013 Hat-trick hero in the #FACup today Congrats, Kelechi Iheanacho! https:// /WFXQhxmeEL pic.twitter.com/ FuiBvQ1SDJ — FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) January 30, 2016 The victory kept Manchester City’s hopes of a quadruple alive having booked a place in the final of the English League Cup at the expense of Everton.

iheanacho gets five star rating

iheanacho with a hat trick up naija

terzurum5:
Good newz, let me dance for him. TheSuperNerd, you are better than that. Besides, our guy haz scored. Lets leave our differences and celebrate what is worth celebrating. Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllll

iheanacho with a brace...he might get a hat trick 2day

iheanacho scores for man city

4giv hu? u kill my papa finish cum dae tel me 2 forgive u untop if I no blast ur head ma no wetin cos m

match Dan start?

chikatara wat a fine player

they are really trying

wetin b scores?

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dix should b on front page

Jencejyde:
Welcome Elneny and Nwakali!

If there is one thing i know and heard about this fella is that you will get ATTITUDE! sanchez and Coqelin comes to mind here...

Not the silky skill of ozil or the magic technique of cazorla but a player who plays to instruction and stays disciplined on and off the ball.

Finally the scouting team are beginning to look for the calibre of players (relatively unknown but hardworking)that once made arsenal tagged the invincibles.

The commentator during the west-ham match yesterday pointed out that the big teams need to start looking at players that dont come with all the buzz and high prices but give you 100% and are effective at what they do.

I for one was delighted that we got this guy and Nwakali cos they dont have the high profile tag but meeeenn..... Lets just wait and see but im very optimistic that we have two new gems in AFC.

have they signed nwakali?

BascoVanVeli:
To me sometimes too much competition can be not so great. I rather have players who all know their role. I feel this was the difference between u20 and u17 last year, till today i don't know who Osimhen's back up was.

lol
none of them could bench osimehn

sholikay:
school fee is the most essential payment the school need..the hostel is not really essential..without school fee payment,you can't be counted as part of the student..and a failed school fee can forfeits one's studentship for the freshers,and an automatic extra semester for stalite.
So pay your tuition fee first b4 any other thing.

pls..
after collecting ur files 4rm the admission office
wat next?

lol
op has deactivated his account cos of d small insults he received

tch

iyanya na dwarf?

JideJamez:

lol nigerians can make fun out of anything

make dem move dix tin 2 fp

@last caf dn gt sense

Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang.





click like if u tink he deserves it