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Joebie:
Nwakaeme goal versus Maribor


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

We need this kind of goal against Cameroon.
The Commentator though

How do I apply NPK and Urea Fertilizer and in what quantity per hectare on my rice farm?

I have interacted with some rice farmers who are of the opinion that NPK is applied after post emergence herbicide is applied on the rice farm, while Urea comes when the rice is between 45 to 55 days after planting. Others are of the opinion that the reverse should be the case. I am so confused at the moment. I am just going into rice farming for the first time and wouldn't want to follow the wrong approach.

Expert advice needed please.

Cc: Seun, FarmTech, Pavore9, Ken4agent, cheapland, Aky247venture, saliubello, toniete, bigcil2, phyllosilicate, e.t.c

idee91:
NCAT update

For those who applied to for NCAT online Job. The list for the CBT EXAM. is available online @ psin.gov.ng and to save you the trouble below is the downloaded list in two documents. Microsoft excel format. Search for the post you applied for from the sheet tab bellow in the excel opened document . after downloading . it best you use computer to search the list using your name, gsm or email address.
NB
Note that any candidate who identifies his/her name on the list but have not received SMS invitation for the exam should contact info@psin.gov.ng, stating his/her profile, contact number and reference/serial number on the list.

Cc: Blackalbino6

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Ortom is bent on humiliation Benue Workers.

You said when you will receive the Paris refunds you won't hesitate to disburse it, Now when you foreknowledge that the money will enter into the state’s coffers that very week, you tactically abandoned the over starved Benue civil servants and embarked on a jamboree foreign trip with your wife, unlike President Muhammadu Buhari you instructed your deputy who is now in acting capacity never to disburse the Paris refunds until you will come back from China, and now Benson Abouonu is playing delay tactics by continuously holding fruitless meetings with the already compromised state’s NLC officials claiming to be empathetic to Benue civil servants, He came out from their previous meeting to tell Benue workers that the government is looking for money from other sources to pay Benue workers, But for how long will it take this government to get money from other sources?

Since the declaration of state of emergency on salaries to date Ortom's government is still looking for money from other sources to pay salaries, I believed this government is taking Benue workers patience for granted, If you go to Benue State University now you will see a very scanty population because 75% of their students are still at home waiting for the # big man# to come back from China and pay their parents before they will resume. Meanwhile they're still subjecting these poor civil servants to fruitless and countless screenings without pay, The same government that Came out to tell us that one of their accumulated Wage bill verification committees discovered many ghost workers and retirees on the government’s payroll and sacked some workers that were left with less than nine months in service is still telling us that the state’s wage bill stands at N7.9B, when I raised this issue the other time some APC's loyalists were telling me that the wage bill committees are still pursuing their assignment, but after nine months of their inauguration? so does it mean wage bill verification is more tedious than probing of the past administration that Justice Kpojime's panel submitted it's report to the governor after three months of their inauguration?

Before I will rest my case, I am demanding for immediate payment of salaries to Benue workers from this governor that is too big to do his holidays in Nigeria or else we will go on the streets. Tsav Mgbakpa writes from workers constituency.

NIGERIANS WILL NEVER FORGET THESE QUOTES:

"A serious government will fix power problem in six months."
- Babatunde Raji Fashola (November 12, 2014)

"Stone us [APC] if we do not perform after two years." - Tony Momoh ( April 3, 2016, The Guardian)

"The only way to have stable electricity is to vote out PDP."
- Babatunde Raji Fashola (July 12, 2014, The Nation)

"We seriously frown at President Goodluck Jonathan, over the unceremonious removal of the Group Managing Director of NNPC, Mr Andrew Yakubu."
(APC, August 4, 2014, Channels TV)

"Jonathan is leading a visionless government."
- Yemi Osinbajo (December 22, 2014, Thisday & tweet@ProfOsinbajo)

"Jonathan should resign if he has no solution to the violence being unleashed on some parts of the country."
- Nasiru El-Rufai (August 2012)

"The only solution to the present political uncertainty in the country is for the National Assembly to set machineries in motion for the impeachment of ailing President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua."
- Muhammadu Buhari (March 10, 2010, Sun Newspapers)

"Why is the nation’s currency, the Naira, now trading for N180 per Dollar, while the South African Rand is trading at R11 to one United States Dollar?"
- Babatunde Raji Fashola (Dec 26, 2014, The Nation)

"Give Nigerians a daily update on the health of President Umaru Yar’Adua to stem the growing rumours surrounding his state of health."
- Lai Mohammed (December 21, 2009, The Nation)

"Amaechi is not only clean but a tool to free Nigeria from the corruption imposed on us by those who hate our nation."
- APC (October 24, 2016, Vanguard)

"The recent proscription of Boko Haram and Ansaru violates the Constitution."
- Lai Mohammed (June 10, 2013, The Nation)

Be careful of what you say today because of tomorrow...

Danycrusoe:
enomakos, justiz5, Icon4s, AIG07

I wish to call for the closure of this Thread so that all issues concerning female national teams can be discused there ''www.nairaland.com/3400356/nigeria-female-national-teams-thread/10''

This issue had already been resolved among stakeholders here

Orkpekyandega:
I guess now we can officially close this thread and move permanently to Nigeria Female National Teams' Thread by CFCMAN.

Let's be sensitive to all positive efforts made by sports (football) loving persons here.

Danycrusoe, enomakos, Terzurum5, Blackalbino6, TheGoodJoe, TheSuperNerd, Icon7, Icon4s, AIG07, Komekn, Goldfish80, Safarigirl, ......

How is this girl different from Buhari and APC

Newcastle Make Move For In Demand – New Striker Target

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Written by Dr. Ed Harrison

Newcastle have been linked with a move for 20 year-old Nigeria International Henry Onyekuru, according to sources in Africa as reported in the Chronicle today.


He currently plays for KAS Eupen who play in the Belgian First Division which is the second tier in Belgian football and last season he scored 24 goals and had 9 assists in 41 total appearances.


So even though it’s in the second division in Belgium this forward looks a class player in the making and some big clubs are said to be after him, including Arsenal.

20 year-old Nigeria International Henry Onyekuru


Henry made his International debut for Nigeria in a 3-0 friendly win over Togo 8 days ago on June 1st.

In the two seasons he’s played in Belgium with KAS Eupen, he has made 60 appearances with 30 goals and 11 assists and that’s a very good goal scoring record even though it is in the second tier in Belgium.


There have been reports in the last day or two that Arsenal are very interested in signing and very close to lodging a bid, but the youngster is willing to snub big clubs if he will not get playing time there.

This is what Henry said speaking to KweseESPN:


“The first and most important thing for a player is to get playing time. I’m still young and I still have a long career to pursue but now I need to play.”

“My agents are in talks with top clubs in the Premier League, Bundesliga, French league and others. If they accept our terms, then I’ll make a decision.”


“It’s not just about going to a big club and sitting on the bench. It’s not good for me, or being loaned to a club where I won’t play or where I will struggle to play.”

“The money can come later but for now, I just want to play to improve, not just to play for a big club.”

Henry wanting to play regularly could be a problem for Newcastle, especially if Tammy Abraham signs on loan and we have to play the Chelsea striker, but Henry could also be sent out on loan for a year.


And maybe after another year playing first team football he could become the player who could come in next summer and solve Newcastle’s striker problem?

We don’t know how much Henry would cost but this lad looks a potential future star.

What do you think?

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Exclusive- Nigeria Rio 2016 Ace Seth Joins Newly Promoted Turkish Side Yeni Malatyaspor

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Newly promoted Turkish top flight side Yeni Malatyaspor have concluded the transfer of Sincere Seth who represented Nigeria at the Rio 2016 Olympic, Owngoalnigeria.com can exclusively reveal.


The deal for the defender who can play at right back and also in central defence was concluded last season, but wasn’t announced as the club wanted to confirm their promotion status before making the deal official.


Yeni Malatyaspor beat fellow Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor to the services of Seth who played in all of Nigeria’s game at the Rio 2016 Olympic where the Nigerian team picked up a bronze medal.


He will team up with the team when they resume for pre season training, and will be hoping to he gets a regular run in the team when the season gets underway at the club which already has three Nigerians on their books.


Austin Amutu, Nigeria AFCON 2013 hero Sunday Mba and vice cap‎tain of the Nigeria Rio 2016 team Azubuike Okechukwu are the other Nigerian players on the books of the Turkish side.

Daniel Martins

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Bafana one of the best – Akpeyi

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Nigerian-born and Chippa United number 1 goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi believes Bafana Bafana is one of the best, and Nigera will need to be at their best to beat them in Uyo on Saturday (18h00 SA time).

Fireworks are expected in the opening 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, as has always been the case when the two teams meet.

“The majority of the players know each other as they have been playing together for a while now. Their recent results show that they are still one of the best,” said Akpeyi speaking to chippautdfc.co.za

Both teams have done well lately so it is going to be an interesting fixture.


Akpeyi adds that the focus for the current generation of the Super Eagles is to take back Nigeria to the top.

“We used to be the Pride of Africa, but we have not done well in recent years. Our focus is on doing well for the country, and take the Super Eagles to where they belong.


“We are going to give our all to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019, after missing out on the last edition,”

Bafana Bafana though will be without Akepeyi’s Chippa United teammate, Diamond Thopola who missed out on Stuart Baxter’s squad.

Akpeyi had words of encouragement for his teammate; “Diamond Thopola is a hardworking player, and I am sure that is what took him to Bafana Bafana in the first place.


“I urge him to continue working hard, and never allow the ommission to pull him back. He will bounce back for sure as there are many games to be played,” added Akpeyi.

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Alexis: I Really Admire Versatile, Skillful Iwobi; He’ll Be Great

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By James Agberebi:

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Arsenal and Chile star forward Alexis Sanchez has described Super Eagles youngster Alex Iwobi as a player he rates highly.

Iwobi broke into the Arsenal first team squad in the 2015/2016 season and has gone on to become an important player for the Gunners.


The 21-year-old made 26 English Premier League appearances, scoring three goals in the just concluded season.

He is currently with the Super Eagles squad who will entertain South Africa in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday in Uyo.


"I really like Alex," Alexis, who won Arsenal Player of the Season for 2017, told Arsenal.com

"He's a player that can play up front, in the centre, he's good at one on ones.

"If he has a winning mentality and keeps pushing forward. I think he can do very well. I really like him."

Read more at https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/alexis-really-admire-versatile-skillful-iwobi-hell-great/#6xbbzL385emLdrxR.99

Ex-Super Eagles Defender Abbey: Nigeria Must Beat South Africa Today!

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By James Agberebi:

Former Nigeria international George Abbey has insisted that victory for the Super Eagles against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday is non-negotiable.

The Super Eagles will welcome South Africa to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo in a Group E AFCON qualifying clash.


The last time both teams met in Uyo, South Africa played a 2-2 draw against the Super Eagles, hence costing the late Stephen Keshi-led team the chance to defend their AFCON title in Equatorial Guinea in 2015.


Abbey, who was in the Super Eagles squad that thrashed South Africa 4-0 in the group stage of the Tunisia 2004 AFCON, wrote on Twitter: "Good luck to the boys, we need to get off to a flying start against South Africa."

In the group's other game on Friday, Libya got off to a flying start after trouncing Seychelles 5-1.

Read more at https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ex-super-eagles-defender-abbey-nigeria-must-beat-south-africa-today/#7igG4DpZirUFswEB.99

Awaziem to start ahead of Omeruo, Osimhen makes match squad list while Onyekuru did not.

Where is Sir Icon4s sef

EPL Newcomers Newcastle Release Sammy Ameobi, Others

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Newly promoted Newcastle United have released Nigerian-born forward Sammy Ameobi ahead of their return to the Premier League.

Ameobi's departure was confirmed on Newcastle's official website on Saturday.

Ameobi, 25, who broke into Newcastle's first team in 2010, was released alongside three other players Vurnon Anita, Kubo Satka and Haris Vuckic.


A graduate of the Newcastle academy, Ameobi featured only four times under manager Rafa Benitez last season having spent the first half of the campaign on loan at League One club Bolton Wanderers.

Benitez told the club website: "I wish to give sincere thanks to all those players who we have made the difficult decision to release this summer.


"In particular to Vurnon Anita, who has served Newcastle United magnificently over the last five years. Vurnon is an outstanding team player, always working for the team and willing to step into whatever position he was needed to fill.

"He is an excellent professional and I thank him for every contribution he has made over the years, particularly in my time as manager.


"Thanks also to Sammy Ameobi, who came back in January and made a contribution to the second half of the season. He was always so positive and did everything he could to help the team achieve success."
Ameobi's elder brother Shola, who also played for Newcastle, was in Nigeria's squad to the Brazil 2014 World Cup.

Read more at https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/epl-newcomers-newcastle-release-sammy-ameobi-others/#7YLV3UgX7M4x3vK4.99

NIGERIA 7 – 1 SOUTH AFRICA: Eagles Dominate As Bafana Seek First Competitive Win In 2019 AFCON Qualifier

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Nigeria will host South Africa on matchday-one of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in Uyo on Saturday, June 10, 2019.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria‎ are in Group E, along with Libya, Seychelles and South Africa in the qualifiers for the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations to be staged in Cameroun in 2019.


Ahead of the game, Completesportsnigeria.com's JAMES AGBEREBI takes a look at how the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana have fared in previous encounters. The Eagles have won seven of their 12 matches in all competitions. Bafana Bafana have won one, while four matches ended in draws.


NIGERIA 4-0 SOUTH AFRICA (1994 World Cup Qualifier, 1st leg, 1st Round, Group D: 1992)

Nigeria's first ever meeting with South Africa was in 1992 during the qualifiers for the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States of America.

Drawn in Group D, Nigeria were actually supposed to meet Sao Tome and Principe, Libya and Congo Brazzaville. But South Africa replaced Sao Tome who withdrew from the qualifiers, while Libya also pulled out.

And on matchday one of the qualifiers, Nigeria hosted South Africa at the National Stadium in Lagos and thrashed them 4-0, thanks to goals from Richard Owobokiri, Samson Siasia and the late Rashidi Yekini (brace).


SOUTH AFRICA 0-0 NIGERIA (1994 World Cup Qualifier, 2nd leg, 1st Round, Group D: 1993)

In the reverse fixture at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg, Nigeria forced South Africa to a 0-0 draw.

Rashidi Yekini scored a goal which was controversially ruled out for offside.

Nigeria went on to qualify for the USA 1994 FIFA World Cup after finishing top in a group that also had Cote d'Ivoire and Algeria in the final round of the qualifiers.


NIGERIA 2-0 SOUTH AFRICA (AFCON 2000: Semi-final)

Seven years passed before Nigeria and South Africa met again and this time in the semi-final of the Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Ghana and Nigeria.

Two quick first half goals from Tijani Babangida, secured a 2-0 win for Nigeria and passage into the final.

Unfortunately, Nigeria lost 4-3 to Cameroon on penalties in the final after regulation time ended 2-2.


NIGERIA 4-0 SOUTH AFRICA (AFCON 2004: Group Stage)

Nigeria and South Africa crossed paths again at the Africa Cup of Nations, this time in the group stage of the 2004 edition in Tunisia.

After losing 1-0 to Morocco in their first group game, Nigeria needed to beat South Africa in their second game to stand a chance of making it to the quarter-finals.


Just like in their first ever meeting in 1992, Nigeria triumphed 4-0 with the goals coming from Joseph Yobo, Austin Okocha and a brace from Osaze Odemwingie.


SOUTH AFRICA 2-1 NIGERIA (Mandela Challenge, friendly match: 2004)

South Africa recorded their first ever win against Nigeria in the 2004 Mandela Challenge.

Played at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa won 2-1 with Ayo Makinwa scoring Nigeria's goal.

Other players who featured for Nigeria include Taye Taiwo, Obafemi Martins, Blessing Kaku and Seyi Olofinjana.


NIGERIA 2-0 SOUTH AFRICA (2010 World Cup Qualifier, 1st Leg, Round 2, Group D: 2008)

Despite being the hosts of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa took part in the qualifiers. But the Bafana Bafana's involvement in the qualifiers was as a result of it being the qualification for the 2010 AFCON in Angola.

Nigeria hosted South Africa at the Abuja National Stadium on matchday one of the qualifiers and defeated them 2-0.

Ikechukwu Uche and Obinna Nwaneri were the scorers for Nigeria.


SOUTH AFRICA 0-1 NIGERIA (2010 AFCON Qualifier, 2st Leg, Round 2, Group D: 2008)

South Africa hosted Nigeria in the return leg of the qualifiers which was actually a formality game as Nigeria had already qualified for the final stage.

Despite dominating a larger part of the game, Nigeria emerged 1-0 victors thanks to Ikechukwu Uche's goal.

South Africa failed to qualify for the 2010 AFCON, while Nigeria picked both the tickets for the 2010 AFCON and the 2010 World Cup.


SOUTH AFRICA 0-2 NIGERIA (Mandela Challenge, friendly match: 2013)

After winning the 2013 AFCON, Nigeria were guests of South Africa for the Mandela Challenge a few months later.

It was the second time Nigeria will face South Africa in the Mandela Challenge after their first meeting in 2004.

Following a goalless first half, Nigeria went on to win the game 2-0 courtesy a brace from Uche Nwofor.


SOUTH AFRICA 1-3 NIGERIA (2014 CHAN: Group Stage)

The late Stephen Keshi was in charge as Nigeria made her debut at the CHAN hosted by South Africa in 2014.

Nigeria lost 2-1 to Mali in their first group game before beating Mozambique 4-2 in their second game.

Against hosts South Africa in their last group game, Nigeria needed to win to progress into the quarter-finals.

Inside the Cape Town Stadium, Nigeria won 3-1 with goals coming off the boots of Ejike Uzoenyi and Ifeanyi Ede.

South Africa's goal scored by Bernard Parker was the first time they will score against Nigeria in a competitive game.


SOUTH AFRICA 0-0 NIGERIA (2015 AFCON Qualifier, Group A, 1st Leg: 2014)

Nigeria were drawn in Group A with South Africa, Sudan and Congo Brazzaville in the race for the 2015 AFCON in Equatorial Guinea.

Both teams met on matchday two of the qualifiers with the game ending 0-0.

The draw meant Nigeria secured their first point in the group after they lost 3-2 to Congo Brazzaville on matchday one, while South Africa had four points.


NIGERIA 2-2 SOUTH AFRICA (2015 AFCON Qualifier, Group A, 2nd Leg: 2014)

After beating Congo Brazzaville 2-0 away in the penultimate game of the qualifiers, Nigeria needed to beat South Africa in Uyo to qualify for the 2015 AFCON.

But the Super Eagles were held to a surprise 2-2 draw by South Africa who had already finished top of the group.

South Africa raced to a 2-0 lead before Sone Aluko scored two late goals to end the game 2-2.


SOUTH AFRICA 1-1 NIGERIA (International friendly: 2015)

As part of their preparation for the 2015 AFCON, South Africa hosted Nigeria in an international friendly game.

The Bafana Bafana dominated the game but it was Nigeria who took the lead through Ahmed Musa.

But with a few minutes left on the time, South Africa fought back to draw level.

Read more at https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/nigeria-7-1-south-africa-eagles-dominate-bafana-seek-first-competitive-match-win-2019-afcon-qualifier/#UVLy7GI1mJ2rLLtl.99

5 Bafana Stars To Watch Vs Super Eagles

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Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI highlights five dangerous Bafana Bafana players which Gernot Rohr and his Super Eagles stars must keep quiet as they look to bag the three points in this Saturday's matchday-one clash in the Group E of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.


Andile Jali ( Defensive midfielder, KV Oostende, Belgium)

Andile Jali will be gunning for his 39th international cap on Saturday against the Super Eagles.

Jali has twice played against Nigeria; in the 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifiers, on 10 September and 19 November 2014. He was in action for 90 minutes in the 0-0 draw in South Africa and saw 19 minutes of action in the reverse game at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The draw ultimately denied Nigeria the chance to qualify for the AFCON in 2015.


The KV Oostende player made 17 Jupiler league appearances for his Belgian club in the 2016/2017 season, scoring once. He was yellow-carded once.


The teammate of former Super Eagles striker Joseph Akpala will be involved in one of the midfield battles on Saturday, and it will be interesting to see who Gernot Rohr deploys in the attacking midfield role.


Whoever takes the play-making role in the Nigerian line-up will come up against a good tackler of the ball who rarely gets carded. The defensive midifeld role for the Bafana Bafana, and particularly Jali, can effectively do a good job for this hungry South African side hoping to nullify the attacking threat of the Eagles.


Sibusiso Vilakazi (Attacking midfielder, Mamelodi Sundowns, South Africa)

Sibusiso Vilakazi will be seeking his 20th cap for South Africa on against Super Eagles on Saturday. He was in the Bafana squad that held the Eagles to a 0-0 draw in the first leg fixture of both side's 2015 AFCON qualifiers, but was not in the team for the return leg which ended 2-2.


Vilakazi has scored four goals for South Africa and has two assists. He will be instrumental in the Bafana's attempts at breaking down the Eagles' backline with his incisive passes and shots from outside the box.


Tokelo Rantie (Striker: Genclerbirligi,Turkey)

Nigerians have still not forgiven, nor forgotten Tokelo Rantie for scoring the brace at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium Uyo on November 19, 2014, that stopped the Super Eagles from reaching the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea. He played throughout the duration of that game and was in action for 45 minutes in the first leg that ended scoreless.


The Genclerbirligi of Turkey striker has scored ten goals for his national team in 35 international matches and will be hard-pressed to make his goals count this time after his brace was eventually cancelled by the Nigerians three years ago.


Rantie scored six goals in 24 games in all competitions for his Turkish side in the 2016/2017 season, playing a total of 1,148 minutes of club football.


Kermit Erasmus (Midfielder: Lens‚ France)

Former South Africa youth international, Kermit Erasmus, will be chomping at the bits to impress on Saturday. He was in the team that held Nigeria to a 2-2 draw in Uyo in 2014.


Erasmus had missed the chance to face the Super Eagles twice prior to that qualifying game. He was not named in the squad for the first leg of that fixture and was injured when the two rivals clashed in an international friendly on 14 August 2013. Nigeria WON 2-0 with late Stephen Keshi in charge and striker Uche Nwofor scoring a brace in the 49th and 68th minutes.


Another motivating factor for Erasmus will be his determination to conquer his injury demons as he has had hard luck with it. The midfielder missed 43 days of football and eight club games for Lens between March 15 and April 27, 2017. In 2016. He was not in action also between March 3 and 29th. These injury setbacks were responsible for his missing four key games for the Bafana as the team got into a new era under Stuart Baxter.

Erasmus played 22 times in all competitions for his Ligue 2 side in the 2016/2017 season scoring one goal and assisting another. That tally would have been better but for his injury nightmares.


Itumeleng Khune (Goalkeepee: Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa)

Itumeleng Khune was in goal in 24 South Africa Professional Football League (SPFL) matches for Kaizer Chiefs last season and was in action in five domestic competitions.


The experienced goalkeeper could be the difference between his team and the rampaging Nigerian forward players on Saturday.

Capped 82 times for the Bafana Bafana, Ikhune has been in goal in two matches against Nigeria, on 6 September 2008 in a 2010 World Cup qualifier away in South Africa which the Eagles won 1-0 courtesy of a 71st minute goal by Ikechukwu Uche.


He was also in action on 14 August 2013 when the Bafana lost 2-0 to the Super Eagles in an international friendly.

Bafana Bafana have recorded many positive results through the sheer brilliance of Khune, and the shot-stopper is capable of producing the goods on Saturday.

Read more at https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/5-bafana-stars-watch-vs-super-eagles/#YFq8ywQdoFsiYXE3.99

Babangida: How Super Eagles, Bafana Rivalry In Football Started

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By James Agberebi:

Former Nigeria international, Tijani Babangida, has revealed that Bafana Bafana of South Africa's 1996 Africa Cup of Nations triumph as hosts marked the beginning of their rivalry with the Super Eagles of Nigeriain international football, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


The Super Eagles, as African champions, were stopped from taking part at the 1996 AFCON in South Africa due to political reasons by the then military Head of State, late General Sani Abacha.

After nine competitive games with Bafana, the Super Eagles have won six and drawn three.


Ahead of today's 2019 AFCON Group E qualifier in Uyo, Babangida stated that the debate about who was the best team in Africa back in 1996, was the genesis of the rivalry.


"When Nigeria failed to attend the 1996 Nations Cup, South Africa came up with a good generation of players and became champions," Babangida whose brace against the Bafana in a 2-0 semi-final win at the 2000 AFCON , told Completesportsnigeria.com.


"At that time, even before Nigeria was prevented from taking part at the 1996 AFCON, Nigeria at that time was the best team in Africa. But some believed the South African side would beaten Nigeria to rule Africa.


"We eventually met at the Cup of Nations in 2000 and we beat them, and since then, whenever Nigeria and South Africa played, both side never took it easy.

"So I believe the rivalry dates back to when the Bafana won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations."

Babangida stated that Nigeria's continued dominance over South Africa is a mental thing.


"One of the reasons why Nigeria have continued to dominate South Africa is that aside from having more talented players, there is the issue of jinx against Bafana.


"When you want to play a team and whatever you do they will always prevail over you, it becomes psychological. So I believe that is why Nigeria have continued to have the edge over South Africa."

And on the highly anticipated 2019 AFCON qualifier today in Uyo, the two-time AFCON star (2000, 2002), tipped Nigeria for victory.


He added:"Nigeria are going to parade one of the best teams for a long time. It is a team of very young players and a lot of them newly invited and want to show Nigerians what they can do and that will make it difficult for South Africa."

Read more at https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/babangida-super-eagles-bafana-rivalry-football-started/#ZVQrR6ymMo7THtLK.99

Complete Football Exclusive – Baxter: Bafana’s Preparation, My Spying Work And How We’ll Battle Super Eagles

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South Africa’s national football team coach Stuart Baxter has talked his team’s chances up ahead of Saturday’s AFCON 2019 qualifying game against Nigeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.


In an exclusive interview with Complete Football, the two-time coach of the Bafana Bafana revealed how he prepared for the first game on his second stint at the job.


He said: “It will be a big challenge to play against Nigeria away from home. I say so because of the little time of preparations we have had but I have embraced that and I have gained strategies to use on Nigeria. I won’t be defeated by Nigeria by the way, we’ll go there and surprise them. We’ll go there and give them a good run for their money.”

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The widely-travelled coach who holds the record as the only man to lead South Africa to victory against Nigeria – a 2-1 win in the Mandela invitational tourney in 2004 – has declared his intention to repeat the feat on Saturday.


“I have done some work on the [Nigerian] squad, their players and I am reading Nigerian newspapers every day to try and find out what they are thinking. I will be honest and say I haven't had time because of my club commitments and I have had to tell myself that I will take my SuperSport hat off and put on my Bafana hat. It is obviously not perfect for our preparation, but I will get the DVD and all of that, break that down, get their last three games and break those down,” he said.

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Rohr: Eagles Will Miss Mikel, Moses, Ikeme Vs Bafana But No Problem

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8 Jun 2017

By Johnny Edward in Uyo:

Photo by Ganiyu Yusuf:

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has admitted that the quality wealth of experience of skipper Mikel Obi, Brown Ideye, Victor Moses, Carl Ikeme, Leon Balogun and Odion Ighalo will be sorely missed but he is banking on the emerging talents in his squad to deliver against Bafana Bafana in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier here in Uyo, reports Completesportsnigeria.com.

Rohr is also wary of the threat the Bafana Bafana side poses against his side.


South Africa are unbeaten in their last 17 matches since their defeat to Angola in October 2015 but Rohr is upbeat about the Super Eagles’ chances.


“Without some of our important players in the team, we miss our captain (Mikel Obi) who is injured,” Rohr said during his pre-match press conference at the Ibom Le Meridien here in Uyo.


“We miss our goalkeeper as well. Also too we will miss a very important defender Leon Balogun who is not here, so we have reconstruct the team to beat South Africa
“It will not be easy to beat them.


“It is very difficult for me to name my starting eleven from the 24 players in camp because everyone is fit.
“We are in good spirits and for the players who were not invited I told them reasons why they can’t come and they understood me well.”
Rohr is confident his team will be up for any challenges ahead of the key qualifier.


He added: “It is important to have several options in a team where a player can solve two to three solutions because of injuries. I have a team that works round the clock. No pressure at all.

“We are relaxed ahead of this game The team is open to good players, we still look out for players in midfield and in attack.”
He also hinted that the experienced players in the squad stand a good chance of making the starting line-up despite the inclusion of the new players in the squad.

Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/rohr-eagles-will-miss-mikel-moses-ikeme-vs-bafana-no-problem/#VwdUhMSYufGAe6pi.99

confun:
Rejoice with me my people, i have a bouncing baby gal.....

Congrats madam.
God did it for you.
Victory all the way!!!

cc: TheSuperNerd.......

Has anyone head any good thing about Maroof Youssef in camp

Famocious:
Nigeria XI v @BafanaBafana(4-3-3): Akpeyi; Shehu, Awaziem, Ekong, Elderson; Onazi (c), Ndidi, Etebo; Simon, Iwobi & Iheanacho
#kwesefootball https:///ZIMoP7QL94

Onyekuru and Ogu not making the bench

Osimehen taking the slot of Onyekuru while Agu taking position of Ogu..
Rohr is the best person to defend this line up.

Not happy with the dropping of Onyekuru for Osimehen though

This is serious.
All we need is a resounding win.

joseph1013:
Someone they want to roast that is using petrol to rub his body. SMH

I tell you

Icon79:
Like I said, unless we play folks in the wrong positions. Is Uche Agbo a CB? I know him as a DM, but I can't trust him to play in that position by himself either.

And by the way, Mikel isn't playing. He's just there for moral support, only.

O pari

I think he meant Mikel Agu

OMANBALA1:
Rangers always produces exceptional players but the club sucks.

Hash

goldfish80:
Only age? Baba why not ask me what he had for breakfast.

If he is young then I will begin to believe we have a gem in our hands, if not hmmmmm

Tamunotonye22:
SUPER EAGLES TRAIN TODAY

the super eagles train again this morning,with only 12 players present.they engaged in an 8-aside play with kelechi iheanacho,onyekuru,Tyrone,ekong and 3 others won.they took a picture together to celebrate it.hope onyekuru bonds well with iheanacho.
For contribution purposes.am happy to contribute to this sweet family.

Tyrone, ekong look alike
are they brothers ?
Lol

goldfish80:
I think I should bring this to the notice of folks here. This Ebuka Okeke kid is something special. I caught the last 35 mins of this encounter against Gombe, one word to describe what I saw was "WOW". This kid dazzled, teased skipped past people for fun all night long. Before he scored the winner, he left about 3 players on their backside before the goalkeeper foiled his attempt. He basically scored with the last kick of the game, after skipping past 2 people and finishing in the bottom corner.
I make bold to say he is the Nigerian version of Mbappe. Anyone opportuned to watch a Rangers game should keep an eye out for the No 9. He is the real deal.
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From Obiagu comes Ebuka, the new hero at Rangers


Rangers left it late to secure victory over troubled Gombe United in Sunday's Match Day 20 encounter in Enugu. It took the brilliant intervention of home boy Ebuka Okeke to score the game's winner after 93 minutes to send the home fans celebrating.
Godwin Aguda had replied Waheed Afolabi's shocking opener for the visitors in first half stoppage time but with both teams poised to end another tumultuous clash in stalemate just like in the reverse fixture in Gombe, substitute Okeke who had been lively since he came on for Bobby Clement just before the hour mark received the ball from Omo Johnson down the left flank, beat two of his markers on the run before opening himself up to curl home the winner into the bottom corner.
The excitement and celebrations that trailed Okeke's winner among the home fans were in two folds. One was the delight of winning such a difficult game at the death and secondly, the fact that the winner came from a son of the soil, and right in front of the stands where fans from his clan, Obiagu, a crowded low income district in Enugu known to produce football and music stars
"I feel great. I am very happy to score and win the match," Okeke told www.npfl.ng
The FC Inter of Enugu product made his Rangers debut early this month when he came on as a second half substitute in a rescheduled Match Day 18 game against league leaders Plateau United. He barely had a touch of the ball after coming on in stoppage time for Chidera Eze but on Sunday, he had 30 minutes or more to make an impression and he grabbed the opportunity.
"It's a dream come true to play for Rangers. I was happy to make the team against Plateau but I didn't have enough time to show what I can do.
"When I had the chance again on Sunday, I just prayed to God to help me and he answered me," stated the nimble footed lad.
Okeke made his full Rangers debut in Match Day 19 against Gombe United in Gombe and he acknowledges the intensity of the NPFL but thanked his teammates who he said have made it easy for him to adapt to the elite division.
"It's not easy (to play in the NPFL)," he noted. "But my teammates have helped me settle. They have always encouraged me and I truly appreciate them".
Victory over Gombe United lifted Rangers to 14th on the log but just two points clear of the relegation zone after twenty round of matches this season. When asked if he is confident the champions will avoid relegation, he retorted:
"God forbid! We will not relegate."
The consensus among the locals in the Coal City is that a new hero is born. The acceptance they have for this lad from Enugu North Local Government Area is one that can only be accorded to a long sought Messiah. Ebuka Okeke's performance in the remaining 18 league games will go a long way in corroborating their belief or evaporating same.
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How old is he

whizola:
Was ‘bad boy’ Kayode dropped by top NFF officials?
By admin - March 8, 2017378 0


Kayode Olanrewaju
Sources close to Olanrewaju Kayode have insisted the Austria-based striker was very much in the plans of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr, but he was eventually dropped from the squad for this month’s friendlies in London because some top NFF officials branded him “a bad boy”.

“Kayode has maintained that he was called up by Rohr, but he was eventually dropped because some top officials said he will never play for Nigeria again because he ‘messed’ up one of their ogas some years ago,” said a source close to the former Nigeria U17 and U20 striker.

This was in reference to his transfer saga that involved former top NFF chief Taiwo Ogunjobi and Ivorian club ASEC Mimosas.

The 23-year-old Kayode has been linked with a move to the Premier League in England on the back of his form at Austria Wien.

This season, he has scored eight goals in 22 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga after he netted 13 goals in the last campaign.

This week, he told a radio station that were he chanced, he would demand answers from Rohr to why he has again been snubbed by the Super Eagles.

“If I had the opportunity to speak with Rohr, i will ask him to check my profile and also why I haven’t got an invitation,” he said in the interview.

The Austria Vienna striker also questioned scouting and yardsticks used to invite players to the Super Eagles

“I think the Super Eagles scouting needs to be extensive enough to consider players who are active in their clubs,” he urged.

“There is no way a player who sits on the bench can be fit enough or better than the one who plays regularly.”

Gbam

TheSuperNerd:
Alampasu Pens New Deal, Will Replace Brazilian Goalkeeper At Etebo’s Club CD Feirense

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Super Eagles goalkeeper Dele Alampasu has been given a big chance to claim the first choice spot at Portuguese top division side CD Feirense next season.

The goalkeeper who is a part of the senior national team of Nigeria, who are presently in France in preparation for two friendly games against Corsica and Togo respectively, had a fairly successful time on loan to third division side Cesarense.

He is expected to sign a fresh contract with the club with his current deal set to run out this summer, and talks are already at an advanced stage for him to sign the dotted lines upon his return from international duties with Nigeria.

Voted as the best goalkeeper at the 2013 U-17 World Youth Championship, the 20 year old will replace Brazilian goalkeeper Pecanha who is expected to leave the Portuguese side this summer.

Pecanha’s expected departure won’t make Alampasu first choice shot stopper at the club, as he still needs to displace Vana who kept goal for most of CD Feirense’s game this season.


**Daniel Martins

Source: http://owngoalnigeria.com/2017/05/23/alampasu-pens-new-deal-will-replace-brazilian-goalkeeper-at-etebos-club-cd-feirense/

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