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 Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 11:04am On May 04, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Top stars may opt out of Eagles friendlies [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/05/Samm_17_June_2.jpg Eagles striker Aaron Samuel by Samm Audu There are very strong indications that several top stars may opt out of Super Eagles friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg later this month, AfricanFootball.com has scooped again. A top official informed AfricanFootball.com some players have already contacted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) they wish to withdraw from the matches, which are now aimed at preparing the country for the 2018 World Cup qualifiers starting in October. “Some of the players want to stay out of the matches after a long and tiring season, while some say they want to be part of the Joseph Yobo Testimonial, which will be played same day as the Mali game in Paris,” a source told AfricanFootball.com “Later this week a clearer picture of those fully committed to the friendlies we will get, but it is most likely some replacements will be named.” Already, CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel, who was one of the 26 players called up for the Eagles games, is a major injury doubt after he was injured his knee in the Russia Cup final on Sunday. West Ham striker Emmanuel Emenike has also berated the NFF for fixing the Mali match same day as Yobo’s farewell game in Port Harcourt, saying that will deny some of his friends in the Eagles from attending. http://africanfootball.com/news/627013/Top-stars-may-opt-out-of-Eagles-friendlies [/b] |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 9:58am On May 04, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Leicester revive interest in Musa [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/05/Ahmed_Musa_CSKA.jpg Musa scores again in Russia Leicester City have revived their interest in Nigerian attacker Ahmed Musa, according to the Daily Mail. The newly-crowned Premier League champions were keen on signing Musa back in the January transfer window, but felt that CSKA Moscow’s asking price of £20million was too high. With the league championship safely secured – and the prospect of Champions League football looming large – Leicester are already looking at targets to boost their squad. Manager Claudio Ranieri is said to rate Musa highly, with the Nigerian’s versatility and goal-scoring prowess two attributes that make him sought after. The Foxes have sent scouts to watch Musa playing for CSKA in recent times and to keep up with his performances in the Russian Premier League. Musa, 23, has scored 11 goals in 26 appearances for CSKA, who have a two-point lead at the top of the log with four rounds of fixtures remaining. http://africanfootball.com/news/627062/Leicester-revive-interest-in-Musa [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 9:51am On May 04, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ujah steers Werder Bremen away from relegation zone [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/05/1l2xupdpndoly1sdj4r26s89pj.jpg Werber Bremen striker Uja (left) Nigeria striker Anthony Ujah scored his 11th Bundesliga goal this season for Werder Bremen to move away from the drop zone on the back of a 6-2 win over fellow strugglers Stuttgart. The win put Bremen 15th on the table on 34 points, just a point above the drop zone, which has already demoted Hannover, Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt. Stuttgart and Frankfurt are on 33 points with two rounds of matches to the end of the season. Bremen's remaining games of the campaign are away to Cologne on Saturday and then a home game against fellow relegation battlers Frankfurt on May 14. Ujah started the game from the bench but was introduced in the 83rd minute in place of Claudio Pizzaro, and scored Bremen’s sixth goal barely three minutes after coming on. The 25-year old has been a regular starter for the club, and had a fairly decent start to the season, scoring five goals in the first 11 Bundesliga games, but hit a rough patch shortly afterwards, scoring only three goals in the subsequent 11 games, as Bremen struggled to stay afloat. However, he scored three goals in five DFB Pokal games, making it 14 goals in 35 appearances in all competitions. http://africanfootball.com/news/627058/Ujah-steers-Werder-Bremen-away-from-relegation-zone [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 9:49am On May 04, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] 5 Ighalo goals picked for 'Goal of the Season' [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/05/Odion_Ighalo_Watford_v_Live.jpg Watford's Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo Odion Ighalo has seen five of his 14 Premier League goals nominated for the Watford 'Goal of the Season'. His goals against Everton, Newcastle United, West Ham United, Norwich City and Liverpool have all been put alongside some goals scored by his teammates during the course of the season. The 26-year old has had an impressive debut season in the Premier League, with his 14 goals making him the Hornets leading goal scorer so far. It followed his impressive campaign in the English Championship last season, where he scored 20 goals to help propel them back to the Premier League. However, he has hit a lean spell in front of goal in recent games, as he is yet to score in his last 11 Premier League games. Meanwhile, the former Granada of Spain striker is also expected to have a busy summer as he has been included in Nigeria’s provisional list as one of the over-aged players to the Olympic Games. http://africanfootball.com/news/627099/5-Ighalo-goals-picked-for-Goal-of-the-Season [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 9:49am On May 04, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Leon Balogun ban reduced, fined 10,000 Euros [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/05/Samm_26_March_1_1.jpg Eagles Defender Leon Balogun Nigeria international Leon Balogun has had his three-match ban reduced to two and he will now pay a fine of 10,000 Euros for violent conduct during a Bundesliga game which was not captured by the referee. The sports court of the German Football Association on Tuesday after an oral hearing of a sport misconduct in the form of an assault against the opponent in a lighter case to a previously committed against him sports improper act by a suspension of two championship games convicted and fined in the amount of 10,000 Euros. The panel had previously imposed a three-match ban on Balogun. Balogun and Carlos Zambrano, who was called as a witness to the proceedings, convinced the court there was no serious harm on account of the confrontation and as such classified the incident as a lighter case of assault by careless behaviour on the part of Balogun. Referee Felix Zwayer did not spot the incident during the game and that was why the DFB committee sat on the matter. Balogun’s club Mainz 05 have agreed to this ruling. http://africanfootball.com/news/627086/Leon-Balogun-ban-reduced-fined-10000-Euros [/b] |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 9:49am On May 04, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Arokoyo relishes reunion with ex-Flying Eagles mate Omeruo [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/05/arokoyo.jpg Gbenga Orokoyo in his flying eagles days... Gazientepspor of Turkey defender Gbenga Arokoyo has spoken of his delight to reunite with former U20 teammate Kenneth Omeruo in the Super Eagles. Arokoyo and Omeruo were two of the 26 players called up by Nigeria interim coach Salisu Yusuf for two friendly matches against Mali and Luxembourg in France and Luxembourg respectively, making it the first time both players will be in the Nigeria set-up since 2011, when they both played for the U20’s. “Of course we have played together before in the U20’s and he's a very good player. I really look forward to our reunion in the Super Eagles,” Arokoyo told AfricanFootball.com Incidentally, both central defenders play in the Turkish top-flight league - Omeruo is with Kasimpasa on loan from Chelsea, while Arokoyo features for Gazientepspor, who he joined from Swedish club Mjallby in 2014. By Chris Oguguo http://africanfootball.com/news/626804/Arokoyo-relishes-reunion-with-ex-Flying-Eagles-mate-Omeruo [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 9:23am On May 04, 2016 |
justiz5:What makes you think my post lack facts? How can an Aminu Umar be rated above Fanen Adi? and how on earth should he be rated above Adi in the first place? or have we stopped working with stats? 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by NLban: 10:14am On May 03, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Flying Eagles To Face Federal Road Safety Commission In Scrimmage On Tuesday [/size] https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/1833Enogela.jpg The Flying Eagles will continue preparations for the upcoming Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi on Tuesday. The Emmanuel Amuneke-led side will tackle Federal Road Safety Commission FC at the Fifa Goal Project in Abuja tomorrrow morning, starting from 0800 hours. The Nigeria U20s are yet to lose any of their friendly games, winning four and drawing once against Dreams FC. They thrashed Sia-One academy 4-1, Dabo Babes 5-0 and a Kaduna State –selected side 6-2 before their 1-0 victory against Supreme Court last weekend. Barring any last minute change of plans, Arsenal trainee Kelechi Nwakali, who has resumed full training, is expected to feature against Federal Road Safety Commission FC. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18889 [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by NLban: 10:13am On May 03, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Nigeria U20s Skipper Kelechi Nwakali Starts Full Training Ahead Burundi Clash [/size] https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/27344Nwakali.jpg Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Diamond/ASJ Academy midfielder Kelechi Nwakali resumed full training with the Flying Eagles on Monday morning. And everything is pointing to the fact that the 17-year-old is fit to return to competitive action as he participated in the workout without any discomfort. The Arsenal-bound player will be hoping he is given a run-out by coach Emmanuel Amuneke in the Flying Eagles next friendly on Tuesday and feelers from Abuja suggest he will take to the pitch. With the return to training of Kelechi Nwakali, there are no injury worries in the Flying Eagles camp ahead of the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18882 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by NLban: 10:12am On May 03, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ex-Golden Eaglets Star David Enogela Returns From Trials With Club Brugge [/size] https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/83664Enogela.jpg Allnigeriasoccer.com can confirm that ex-Golden Eaglets star David Enogela has returned to his homeland after undergoing trials with Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge. The Young Stars midfielder was called up to the Nigeria U20s get-together but arrived in Abuja with his agent and informed officials that he is nursing a hamstring injury though he was not assessed by team medics. Now, it has been claimed by Enogela’s camp that he suffered a relapse of the hamstring injury while testing with Club Brugge for about two weeks. The Belgian side are not throwing in the towel despite his injury setback and permitted him to return to Nigeria to treat the injury and have officially written to him to return to Bruges later this month. Granada reps were in contact with David Enogela’s bonafide intermediary after the Fifa Under 17 World Cup but it appears Club Brugge are now in pole position for his signature. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18883 [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by NLban: 10:12am On May 03, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Slovenian Side NK Domzale In Advanced Talks With Former Nigeria U17s Midfielder [/size] https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/97463Osikel.jpg Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Slovenian PrvaLiga club NK Domžale are in advanced talks with Young Eleven FC over the signing of ex-Nigeria U17 international Joel Osikel. The 17-year-old is back in the country after his trip to Slovenia to be shown around the facilities at NK Domžale , and featured in a test game for the club against Unione Triestina. Negotiations between the Slovenian topflight team, Young Eleven and the intermediaries were fruitful, with Osikel set to append his signature to a four-year contract when he clocks 18 on June 17. The midfielder’s representatives have claimed that he returned to Nigeria to apply for a residence permit. Joel Osikel made two appearances for the Golden Eaglets at the Fifa Under 17 World Cup held in Chile last year. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18884 [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 11:18am On May 02, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Super Eagles: Its a disservice to hire an indigenous Coach – Akpoborie [/size] https://footballlive.ng/footballnews/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Untitled-5.png Pix: Former Nigeria International, Jonathan Akpoborie. The quality of Nigerian coaches is not commensurate and is lower than those of the country’s foreign based players and thus means they can’t be given charge of the Super Eagles former international, Jonathan Akpoborie has told footballlive.ng. The former striker argued for the appointment of a foreign coach and insists the difference between the indigenous and foreign coaches is enormous. He suggested that the NFF will be doing a great disservice to the players and Super Eagles if they hired a indigenous handler as substantive coach of the three time African Champions. Akpoborie , who played in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart and VfL Wolfsburg, had 13 international caps for the Super Eagles. http://footballlive.ng/footballnews/9ja-news/super-eagles-its-a-disservice-to-hire-an-indigenous-coach-akpoborie/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 11:18am On May 02, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria football needs help – Akpoborie [/size] https://footballlive.ng/footballnews/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Untitled-4.png The recently signed partnership between the NPFL and La Liga has received positive reviews and endorsement by several football stakeholders but according to former Nigeria International, Jonathan Akpoborie, it goes to show that Nigeria football all round needs helps. The former player , who has been a staunch advocate for a foreign coach for the senior men’s national team, compared Nigeria’s inconsistencies in performance and quality overall to England’s Three Lions struggle in international events. The former Wolfsburg striker believes football teams that have challenges should reach out to top performing professionals for solutions. In an interview with footballlive.ng, Akpoborie also pointed out that though the deal with the Spanish top division was commendable, the parties involved should equally ensure to make the details of the agreement public. http://footballlive.ng/footballnews/9ja-news/nigeria-football-needs-help-akpoborie/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 11:18am On May 02, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Mikel rejects Turkish deals to stay with Chelsea [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/05/mikel.jpg Mikel training with Chelsea players Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel has reportedly rejected two massive deals from a pair of Turkish clubs to remain with Chelsea. The Super Eagles player has enjoyed a revival in his career under caretaker manager Guus Hiddink, re-establishing himself as a regular since the departure of Jose Mourinho from Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, Galatasaray were willing to offer Mikel wages of £110,000-per-week to leave the Blues in January. It is understood that Fenerbahce were also tabling such money and both could go back in for him when the transfer window reopens in the European summer. However, the Nigerian wants to remain with Chelsea and is eager to renew his contract with the club. His current deal in West London expires at the end of next season. It is not yet known whether Mikel will figure in the plans of incoming coach Antonio Conte. http://africanfootball.com//news/626934/Mikel-rejects-Turkish-deals-to-stay-with-Chelsea [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 11:06am On May 02, 2016 |
justiz5:From the look of things, its obvious this guy may not get a look in by the national team handlers, not because he doesn't have the quality but because of the array of youngsters that are coming up both home and abroad. The choice of Fanendo Adi must have been imposed on the last Coaching crew that managed the two Afcon qualifying matches against Egypt. My suspicion though. Also, that only Stephen Keshi respected MLS. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: “it Is An Insult To Label Fulanis As Criminals” -northern Governors by NLban: 4:46pm On Apr 30, 2016 |
hayzee545:When your brothers were terrorizing territories you and your likes kept mum. Now that people have started labelling the entire Fooooolani race as criminals or terrorist, you now want to complain. Compare the havoc your sponsored Fooooolani militia is causing and the insult their terrorist activities has cause to the entire Fooooooooooooooolani race then tell us which one is worse. You have no work. Northern Fulani Governors Terrorist. 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Armed Men Crossing Benue River En-Route Agatu (Video) - SBM Intelligence by NLban: 4:41pm On Apr 30, 2016 |
fuckDmod:I will not insult nor call you names. It seems to me you have the basic problem of understanding basic ideas. I wish you understood my point clearly. I will not fuuk off. So you can do your worse. How many of Fulani's Cow have you people stolen that their militia can't let you and your people enjoy piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiisssssssssssssssssss   |
| Politics › Re: Armed Men Crossing Benue River En-Route Agatu (Video) - SBM Intelligence by NLban: 7:42pm On Apr 28, 2016 |
fuckDmod: Why is every body calling for unity, now that the Fulanis have extended their evil tentacles besides the Middle Belt Region. When the Fulani Jihardist were terrorizing Southern Kaduna, Plateau and Benue States, most people felt it was ok. Every body was made to believe that the Fulani herdsmen only attack communities that have stolen their cattle. Now the question is "how many cow have the Igbos stolen from the Fulani Demons?" |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 10:09am On Apr 28, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] NFF insult Yobo over testimonial blasts Emenike [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/04/Samm_19_Feb_1.jpg Emmanuel Emenike has described as “an insult” the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation to fix another match on the same day Joseph Yobo’s testimonial match will be played even after they had approved the match to retire the former Super Eagles skipper. Nigeria will play a friendly against Mali in France on May 27, the same day the Yobo testimonial will be staged in Port Harcourt. West Ham striker Emenike exclusively told AfricanFootball.com the decision of the NFF was disrespectful to the former Eagles skipper and Everton defender, who had served the country with total dedication and a century of caps to prove. "If we are still on the same page of rebranding football, we should have the common sense of celebrating our heroes so that the younger ones in the team will live by example,” an angry Emenike told AfricanFootball.com "Yobo deserves the honour and everybody has to turn up to celebrate him, but it’s unfortunate that it’s the NFF who are now looking like the obstacle to this testimonial. The Super Eagles players are the ones who want to play the Yobo match, tell me how will that be possible if they are in for another national assignment on that same day. “We should change our mentality of ‘use and dump’ approach in order to reach greater heights of football in the world. “Yobo was one of the best in Africa during his playing days, he's a known name all over the world and he should be celebrated in a bigger way. The younger ones are watching, let's change things." He continued: "I understand that the Joseph Yobo match will be played this same day Super Eagles have a match against Mali or whoever, is that the way it’s being done in other countries? "I think some people are just unserious about our football. This is a top match and Yobo has written a letter to the NFF before now, so why are they playing this international match also? “We should also understand that we don't respect our past heroes, we don't appreciate the past, we only want people to come and die and forget about their life. "Without apology, I have decided not to say anything against the federation irrespective of their antics, but this is unacceptable, I hate injustice and we should learn to celebrate our past heroes in order to encourage the younger players in the team.” "I think it will be better for them to do something about it and cover their mess because of other foreign players coming for the match," he further told AfricanFootball.com "Even when I was in the team, I got angry at times when you see the way things were going wrong and you begin to question yourself on a lot of things and this is just one of those things." By Olusola Alao http://africanfootball.com/news/626491/NFF-insult-Yobo-over-testimonial-blasts-Emenike [/b] 1 Like 1 Share |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 10:08am On Apr 28, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Chelsea loanee Omeruo: I'm fit for Eagles friendlies [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/04/Samm_8_September_4.jpg Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo by Samm Audu Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo has dismissed rumours he will not be fit for next month’s Super Eagles friendlies against Mali and Luxembourg. It was reported by a section of the local press that Omeruo, who is on loan to Turkish club Kasimpasa, is currently nursing a groin injury. He missed last month's AFCON qualifiers against Egypt on account of injury, but he has since recovered fully. "I am happy that I have been called up for the friendly games against Mali and Luxembourg. I am looking forward to putting on the green and white of Nigeria again and giving my 100% to the team,” he told Super Eagles media officer Toyin Ibitoye. “I am very fit and hope to stay this way for my club and country. "There is no truth in the reports that I am currently sidelined by groin injury.” Omeruo was only advised by his club doctor to rest in the summer and not feature at the Rio Olympics. "I regret my inability to be part of the Olympic team but as a professional player one has to be guided by the recommendations of experts,” he said. "My doctors advised that it is best I have a good rest during the off season and they felt participating at the Olympics won't guarantee that so I had to pull out. "In my absence I believe in the abilities of the national U23 team coaches and the players to do the nation proud in Rio." http://africanfootball.com/news/626451/Chelsea-loanee-Omeruo-I-m-fit-for-Eagles-friendlies [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 10:08am On Apr 28, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Nigeria defender Leon Balogun faces ban [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/04/Leon_Balogun580.jpg Balogun (left) Nigeria defender Leon Balogun could be slapped a ban for violent conduct after TV replays showed he connected his knee into the stomach of an opponent. The referee did not take any action against Mainz defender Balogun for the clash with Carlos Zambrano during Sunday’s German Bundesliga clash against Eintracht Frankfurt. Balogun is expected to defend himself and if he failed to convince the league, he will be suspended. The defender has been booked 35 times in the Bundesliga since the 2008/09 season. He was sent off against Rot-Weib Oberhausen on October 6, 2012. http://africanfootball.com/news/626447/Nigeria-defender-Leon-Balogun-faces-ban |
| Politics › Re: Resign If You Can’t Stop Killings By Herdsmen – Groups Tell Buhari by NLban: 6:22am On Apr 28, 2016 |
OgbeifunErom:By the time these Buhari and Northern Elites Approved Terrorist take on your community, you will surely deny this post of yours. When it started with people from the middlebelt, people from other regions felt it was ok, Especially the Ibos. Some opening mocked at it and made it look like a regional punishment to those that joined forces with the federal government to fight BIAFRA. Now that their region is heavily attacked, I no longer see them on such threads to yarn trash again. Just continue, your community might be the next. |
| Politics › Re: Resign If You Can’t Stop Killings By Herdsmen – Groups Tell Buhari by NLban: 6:22am On Apr 28, 2016 |
OgbeifunErom:[color=#550000][b]By the time these Buhari and Northern Elites Approved Terrorist take on your community, you will surely deny this post of yours. When it started with people from the middlebelt, people from other regions felt it was ok, Especially the Ibos. Some opening mocked at it and made it look like a regional punishment to those that joined forces with the federal government to fight BIAFRA. Now that their region is heavily attacked, I no longer see them on such threads to yarn trash again. Just continue, your community might be the next. |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 3:45pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigerian Exports: Alli Features As Spurs Stumble;Anichebe Benched; Success Fails [/size] https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/50754Chibuike.jpg Catch up on the performances of players of Nigerian descent in the European Leagues on Monday. Tottenham Hotspur have all but surrendered the Premier League title race after stumbling at White Hart Lane against West Brom. England star Dele Alli started and was in action for 90 minutes before he was replaced. Josh Onomah didn’t make the squad. Nigeria international Victor Anichebe was one of the six substitutes of West Brom that wasn’t given a run out. It finished 1-1 Over to the Italian Serie A, there was no action for Sadiq Umar in Roma’s 1-0 win over Napoli at the Stadio Olimpico, Rome. Jerry Mbakogu started and played 84 minutes of Carpi’s 1-0 win against Napoli at Stadio Alberto Braglia. In the Spanish La Liga, recuperating Isaac Success missed Granada’s 2-1 loss to Celta de Vigo. It would have been his 31st appearance in the top-flight this term. Elsewhere in Norway, William Troost-Ekong played the entirety of FK Haugesund’s 3-1 win against Stabaek, for whom Ohi Omoijuanfo came off the bench in the 51st minute. FKH duo Ibrahim Shuaibu and Anthony Izuchukwu watched proceedings from the bench. Former Super Eagles midfielder Dickson Etuhu was not in the AIK squad that won 2-1 at home to Elfsborg in the Swedish Allsvenskan. Nnaemeka Anyamele was on the bench for HIFK’s goalless draw with PS Kemi in the Finnish top division. Finally in the Turkish Super Lig, John Chibuike and Gbenga Arokoyo both made the starting XI as Gaziantepspor suffered a 3-1 loss to Genclerbirligi. The midfielder subbed out in the 72nd minute. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=18799 [/b] |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 3:42pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Leke James thrilled to grab second career hat-trick [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/04/Samm_18_October_1.jpg Leke James Nigeria striker Leke James has said he is excited to score his second hat-trick ever for Chinese club Beijing BG in a 4-2 win over Meizhou Hakka. The former Aalesund of Norway striker told AfricanFootball.com that he is happy with the goals and his general display in the game. "It feels good to score three goals in the game and it gives me more confidence to do more in subsequent games,” he said. "This is the second time I will score a hat-trick, the first was while I was at Aalesund." He scored the first, third and fourth goals of the game. He has now scored four goals in the league. By Olusola Alao http://africanfootball.com/news/626288/Leke-James-thrilled-to-grab-second-career-hat-trick 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 3:41pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] MIKEL OBI FLOURISHING IN CENTRAL DEFENCE FOR CHELSEA [/size] https://i2.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-89.jpg?resize=300%2C173 John Obi Mikel is showing his versatility at Chelsea with fine performances in an unfamiliar role in the middle of the defence as oppose to his preferred role in the midfield. Interim manager of Chelsea, Guus Hiddink first played the Nigerian in central defence against Swansea City on the 9th of April following a horror first half show from Matt Miazga who was playing his second game for the Blues. Miazga was easily bullied by the Swansea front men forcing manager Guus Hiddink to withdraw the teenager during the half half break for Oscar who took over from Mikel’s role in midfield while the Nigerian moved to centre back. Mikel did enough to convince Guus Hiddink that he can play in the role he first played in 2013 for Chelsea during their pre season tour with a strong second half performance which earned him another start in central defence against AFC Bournemouth last weekend. 29 year old Mikel did enough to earn himself a spot in Garth Crook’s team of the week column for the weekend of the 24th of April. Crook described his performance as near flawless and a proof of why he has survived Chelsea’s constant managerial change in his 10 years stay at Stamford Bridge. “I had to see this performance by John Mikel Obi at centre-back to believe it. Because of injuries to three prominent defenders, Mikel partnered Branislav Ivanovic at the heart of Chelsea’s defence at Bournemouth and looked as if he had played there all his life. Apart from one moment when he went to ground and was lucky not to give away a penalty, the normally dependable defensive midfielder was outstanding. Here is a player who has played under every Chelsea manager during the last 10 years – which speaks volumes. The relationship between Guus Hiddink and Mikel is evident, as the player has been ever-present since the Dutch manager returned to Stamford Bridge. The Nigeria captain must be an exceptional man to have survived the turbulence associated with the club,- not to mention the turnover of playing staff”. In the game against Bournemouth he had a pass completion rate of 90% and appeared so much at home in his new role in central defence. Daniel Martins. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/04/26/mikel-obi-flourishing-in-central-defence-for-chelsea/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Politics › Re: Olufemi Olu-Kayode's Reaction To Enugu Fulani Massacre by NLban: 2:13pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
Chuksemi:The governors, House of Reps, Senators and all in all our politicians are very selfish. They will not talk. All they care about is what goes to their stomach. I am pained so much that even the CAN is keeping mum over these religious cleansing. We are more than the Fulani Jhihardist. We can all go out in numbers will superior weapons and defeat them all. All we need is just us coming together. |
| Politics › Re: #BuhariFulaniAlliance Trending On Twitter [snapshots] by NLban: 2:03pm On Apr 26, 2016 |
benedictnsi:Am surprised that the traditional rulers in the affected regions are keeping mum over these killings. Can't they speak with one voice? Can't they call booooooohaaaaria to order? www.nairaland.com/attachments/3643866_3643840cymera20160426130422jpeg9096893af8e67d055299b04adf22eda8_jpeg_jpegcdd12656c33bb9ac37f97860c0feebff Buhari is a TERRORIST |
| Politics › Re: I Will Run For Presidency Under PDP In 2019 – Lamido by NLban: 6:08pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
blueto:Former Gov Sule Lamido beware of EFCC coming after you after this pronouncement. 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 2:31pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] EZE CLOSE IN ON NEW GOAL RECORD IN DUBAI [/size] https://i1.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-87.jpg?resize=300%2C300 Former Zamfara United and Africa Sports of Ivory Coast forward Friday Eze is turning heads in the UAE top flight league where he presently has 14 goals for relegation battlers Al-Fujairah. Eze is one goal away from equaling his best ever goal record of 15 goals in a season which he achieved last season with modest Serbian side Mladost Lucani where he was voted the best player in the league and picked up the top scorer award in the process. However the 23 year old failed in his bid to beat Asamoah Gyan’s record of 31 goals which was his initial target a the start of the season in the Arabian Gulf League. His goal scoring prowess has reportedly caught the attention of other teams in the UAE and in Europe but in a chat with Owngoalnigeria.com, he insist he is firmly focused on helping Al Fujairah beat the drop to the second division in the UAE. “We have to play the game of our life in our next game against Al-Ain as a victory will help us escape relegation, that’s my target for now and not my next destination as am very happy here” He told Owngoalnigeria.com. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/04/25/eze-close-in-on-new-goal-record-in-dubai/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by NLban: 2:29pm On Apr 25, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] ONAZI ENJOYING NEW LEASE OF LIFE AT LAZIO [/size] https://i2.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/image-86.jpg?resize=300%2C189 Nigeria international Eddy Ogenyi Onazi has found favour in newly appointed coach of Lazio, Simone Inzaghi as opposed to his predecessor Stefano Pioli. At a point this season, the 23 year old went close to two months without playing a game for Lazio but of all that appears to have changed under new manager Simone Inzaghi. Pioli was sacked two weeks ago and since the coming of Inzaghi, Onazi who rarely gets to play when Pioli was in charge has now featured in the club’s last four games under new manager Inzaghi. Onazi used the opportunity given to him to score his first league goal of the season, netting in Lazio’s 2-0 win over Empoli. Since his return to the match day set up for the last four games, Lazio have won twice and also lose same amount of game, the latest been the 2-1 loss they suffered against Sampdoria on Sunday night. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/04/25/onazi-enjoying-new-lease-of-life-at-lazio/ [/b] 1 Like |
