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 Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:50pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] EXCLUSIVE: ROW OVER AGENT COST AGRREY SUPER EAGLES SPOT [/size] https://i1.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-110.jpg?resize=300%2C208 Kano Pillars forward Prince Agrrey according to reports gathered by owngoalnigeria.com was dropped from the Super Eagles after a row between him and the technical crew over who represents him. Turkish agent Arsalan Urmat who is reportedly close to the interim coach of the Super Eagles Samson Siasia was keen on representing the 20 year old but he insisted on his agent and that didn’t go down well with the technical crew. “Agrrey was dropped for non football reasons, a deal was brought by a Turkish agent for him to move in the summer but with a clause that afterwards he will be represented by the agent” Owngoalnigeria.com gathered from a source close to the player. “Aggrey refused and insisted on his agent although he merely wanted his agent carried along, that didn’t go down well with some people in the technical crew as the agent Arsalan Urmat who brought the deal is reportedly a close friend of the coach. “He was dropped two days after but such is life and it goes on while we hope for the best”. http://owngoalnigeria.com/2016/03/19/exclusive-row-over-agent-cost-agrrey-super-eagles-spot/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 12:50pm On Mar 19, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] No team in Africa can beat Nigeria at their best, says Oboabona [/size] [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/b/cd/godfrey-oboabona_1lm2ggxj1rbhiz708ausz2ic0.jpg?t=-1975832659&w=620&h=430[/img] By Shina Oludare The defender believes the Super Eagles are favourites ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against their Egyptian opponents No team in African football can beat Nigeria when they play at their best, according to defender Godfrey Oboabona. The Super Eagles host seven-time African champions Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on March 25 for their make or break 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier before traveling to Alexandria for the return leg four days later. However, the Çaykur Rizespor defence lynchpin is in no doubt that the Super Eagles will once again show why they are a force to be reckoned with in football when the Pharaohs visit Kaduna. “Sentiments apart, Nigeria are still a strong force in African football,” Oboabona told Goal . “Placing second behind Egypt does not imply that we are pushovers. You should not forget that the north African side have failed to appear at the last three [Africa] Cup of Nations. Aside from this, we [Super Eagles] are very strong at home. “If we put up a great performance and play as a team, no team in Africa can stop us. With respect to Egypt, they are a solid team but we know what is at stake and anything short of victory would be unacceptable by Nigerians. “Our experience from previous matches against north Africans will help us because we have a history against Egypt and we won’t let them hinder our progress,” he concluded. http://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/17252/super-eagles/2016/03/18/21455772/no-team-in-africa-can-beat-nigeria-at-their-best-says?ICID=HP_HN_4 [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:39am On Mar 19, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Premier League 2015/2016 Turkey How much will Nigeria miss Omeruo against Egypt? [/size] by Samm Audu The absence of defender Kenneth Omeruo is a major setback for Nigeria leading up to two all-important AFCON qualifiers against Egypt later this month. Omeruo has been ruled out of the qualifiers due to a groin injury. Omeruo has been one of the country’s most consistent defenders in Europe and was widely viewed as the man to stop Egypt dangerman Mohamed Salah when both teams clash in crucial AFCON qualifiers on March 25 and March 29. His youthfulness, energy and speed were seen as the antidote for the dangerous Salah. He benched then skipper Joseph Yobo to partner Godfrey Oboabona as Nigeria against most expectations clinched a third AFCON crown in South Africa three years ago. Before a groin injury which will sideline him till the end of the month, the Chelsea loanee has established himself at Turkish club Kasimpasa so much so that they are now considering offering him a permanent deal at the end of the season. The 22-year-old defender has so far made 18 appearances in the league for Kasimpasa, who are seventh on the Turkish Super Lig table. Possible replacements for him in the Eagles would be Germany-based Leon Balogun, Efe Ambrose from Scottish champions Celtic with CHAN Eagles centre-half Austin Obaroakpo an outsider. Despite featuring regularly for German Bundesliga outfit Mainz 05 this season, Balogun was not an immediate call-up by coach Samson Siasia after information was gathered how the heat in Kaduna last June adversely affected him. Ambrose, on the other hand, has reinvented himself in the Super Eagles after coach Sunday Oliseh deployed him to his more familiar central defence role than right back. He justified his place in the heart of the Eagles back four with two well-taken goals against Cameroon (a friendly) and Swaziland (2018 World Cup qualifier). Even though he has this season been struggling for game time at equally struggling Celtic, he is most likely to now pair the slow Oboabona to stop the Egyptian attack in Kaduna, where he was born and cut his football teeth. Abia Warriors star Obaroakpo has already been capped at full international level by Oliseh and featured at the recent CHAN. He will now most likely be a cover for both Ambrose and Balogun. africanfootball.com/news/620017/How-much-will-Nigeria-miss-Omeruo-against-Egypt [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:36am On Mar 19, 2016 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria Nigeria Premier League 2016 Warri Wolves Egwuekwe scores on debut for Finnish club KuPS [/size] Egwuekwe scores on debut in Finland Nigeria defender Azubuike Egwuekwe celebrated his debut for Finnish club KuPS with a goal on Friday in a cup game which they won 3-0 at MP. The former Warri Wolves giant defender scored his side's third goal in the 78th minute. His debut for KuPS was delayed due to International clearance which was secured on Thursday. The Jos-born player played the entire duration of the game. africanfootball.com/news/620102/Egwuekwe-scores-on-debut-for-Finnish-club-KuPS 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:33am On Mar 19, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ezekiel: No one should write off Trezeguet By Seif Soliman [/size] https://i1.wp.com/www.kingfut.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Trezeguet-Anderlecht-e1453049143666.jpg?resize=610%2C407 Anderlecht forward Imoh Ezekiel has warned the Super Eagles about Trezeguet ahead of their double encounter with Egyptin the 2017 African Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 22-year-old, who has represented Nigeria only once, has warned the Nigerians about his teammate Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet, describing him as “fantastic player”. ”He’s a good player and we must watch him,” Ezekiel told Comple tesportsnigeria.com. ”No one should write off Trezeguet. He’s a fantastic player, and for me he has been great.” . @27Trezeguet27coming on. pic.twitter.com/iyZiei zxkc — KingFut.com (@King_Fut) March 17, 2016 Trezeguet is among five Pharaohs Abroad called up to join the Pharaohs’ camp which will start on the 20th of March and will take place in the 6th of October City. Nigeria will host the Pharaohs on March 25 in Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna, before traveling to Egypt to play in Borg El-Arab Stadium in Alexandria four days later. Seven-time winners Egypt lead Group G with six points, two points ahead of 2nd place Nigeria, with only the group winners are guaranteed automatic qualification to the final tournament in Gabon in 2017. www.kingfut.com/2016/03/18/ezekiel-no-one-write-off-trezeguet/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:18am On Mar 19, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] EXCLUSIVE | Nigeria assistant coach Amunike: Elneny is a very good player By Marwan Ahmed [/size] https://i2.wp.com/www.kingfut.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Amunike.jpg?resize=594%2C397 Former Zamalek and FC Barcelona winger Emmanuel Amunikesays he was impressed with Egypt’s Mohamed Elneny’s showing against the Catalan club in the UEFA Champions League ahead of Egypt’s encounter. Ahead of the Nigeria’s encounter against Egypt, the Super Eagles assistant coach confirmed he watched Arsenal’s match against Barcelona, where Egypt’s Mohamed Elneny scored a cracking goal for Arsenal at the Camp Nou. With many expecting Salah to run the show, Elneny grabbed the headlines after that strike. “Yes, we all watched the match and the goal [against Barcelona]. Elneny is a very good player, we have respect for him, Salah, Koka and the other players,” Amunike told KingFut. If the Super Eagles’ managerial team will be making special plans for certain players, Amunike claimed: “We might make some special preparations for certain players to face Egypt, yes but the whole team is a very good one. Nigeria are not short of star players on their end, with players such as Odion Ighalograbbing the spotlight with his superb form for English Premier league newcomers Watford. When asked which player has impressed him the most, Amunike gave the answer which everyone expected. “Odion Ighalo is playing really well with his club. We are very pleased with his form but we also have very good players in other clubs around Europe. www.kingfut.com/2016/03/18/exclusive-emmanuel-amunike-praises-elneny/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:15am On Mar 19, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo out of Egypt clash By Ahmed Adel [/size] https://i2.wp.com/www.kingfut.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Kenneth-Omeruo.jpg?resize=600%2C300 Nigerian defender Kenneth Omeruo has been ruled out of both clashes against Egyptin the qualifications for the 2017 African Cup of Nations after suffering a groin injury. According to the Nigerian team’s administrator Dayo Enebi who spoke to NFF.com, the injury will prevent the defender from playing both games against Egypt next week. “Omeruo’s injury and subsequent withdrawal from the Egypt games has been communicated to the coaches and the medics”, said Enebi. Enebi added how disappointed the player and the coaching staff including manager Samson Siasia were with the setback. “The player is disappointed with his injury setback because he has been looking forward to this game with a lot of optimism. Expectedly, the coaches were also unhappy but they have wished him a quick recovery”. With two games already played and Egypt having 6 points to the lead the Group G, Nigeriais looking to close the gap. They will host the Egyptians on March 25th before the return leg which will be held in Egypt three days later. www.kingfut.com/2016/03/18/nigerian-defender-kenneth-omeruo-egypt-clash/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 9:22pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Siasia21.jpgIt is important for Siasia and whoever is working with him to realise that if the Eagles get that win in Kaduna, there is no need to go gung-ho in Alexandria in the chase for three more points. One would do, all three would be a massive bonus. Even if the Eagles are only able to take three points from the two games, two wins against Chad and Tanzania should do the trick as Nigeria would end the campaign with 13 points, which should make them the best group runners-up and earn them a place in Gabon 2017. The most important thing is to beat Egypt in Kaduna and, under no circumstances, drop any points against Chad and Tanzania. It’s simple arithmetic, really. IWOBI, IHEANACHO LEAD EAGLES GENERATION NEXT Alex Iwobi seemed to be a strange inclusion in Arsenal’s starting XI for the Champions League tie at Barcelona on Wednesday night. Some of us were scared that the Nigerian youngster would get swallowed by the intimidating Camp Nou atmosphere and the quality of the opposition. But the 19-year-old, given the nod ahead of England international Theo Walcott, acquitted himself quite well even as Arsenal predictably got beaten. Iwobi was so good there is a good argument for him as Arsenal’s best player on the night. He went toe-to-toe with Lionel Messi and his superstar colleagues and showed no signs of being affected by the occasion. In fact, you went away with the feeling that if Arsenal had three or four players like Iwobi on the night, they might have put up more of a fight. They would still have lost, but still. Iwobi oozes quality, has the ability to take on defenders, has an eye for a brilliant pass and is not afraid to shoot. In the youngster, a nephew of the legendary Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Nigeria have found a gem. But there are also a few others like him. Obviously, Kelechi Iheanacho’s qualities have been highlighted enough. Then there is the Roma teenager Umar Sadiq, who has already scored in Serie A at such a tender age. Isaac Success is already a La Liga regular and he is so good that he will probably no go down with Granada if they get relegated. Victor Osimhen showed his enormous potential at the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup where he broke all the scoring records. This time next year he will be turning out for Wolsfburg in the Bundesliga. Chisom Chikatara, Dele Alampasu and the 19-year-old Porto defender , Chidozie Awaziem, who has been a revelation in their senior squad since January, are all young Nigerian players with plenty of promise. Nigeria’s talent pool has dried up a bit in the past few years, but these bright young players plus plenty of others in the Nigeria Professional Football League have given us hope that a fresh supply of water is not far off. The future is not looking bad, especially if the NFF get their act together and get a proper coach to maximise the potential of these budding talents. www.completesportsnigeria.com/siasia-must-get-arithmetic-right-iwobi-leads-generation-next/ [/b] 2 Likes |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 9:15pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] SIASIA MUST GET HIS ARITHMETIC RIGHT; IWOBI LEADS GENERATION NEXT [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Siasia21.jpg By Nurudeen Obalola: SIASIA MUST GET HIS ARITHMETIC RIGHT THIS TIME As good as Samson Siasia has been at age-grade level, he still has a lot to prove at senior level. After having won silver at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2008 Olympics, plus the CAF U-23 Cup of Nations trophy, there is little doubt that Siasia works well with youngsters. But the former Super Eagles forward was not a raging success in his first spell as Nigeria senior head coach. The interim Super Eagles coach would not have a better opportunity than now to show us all that he can cut it at senior international level. And, as against his previous, ultimately unsuccessful first attempt, it is more straightforward this time. Back then in 2011, Siasia failed mostly due to not understanding the basic arithmetic of the qualification process. Although that failure was collective as his backroom staff could have helped out, it was Siasia who paid the ultimate price with his reputation sullied. Going into the last qualifier for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles needed to defeat Guinea in Abuja by two clear goals to guarantee passage over their West African rivals. However, a 2-1 win was also enough to see both teams through depending on results elsewhere. Luckily for Siasia and his men, the other match which could affect the Nigeria result finished earlier than the Abuja game. As the other game in the other grouo ended, the Super Eagles and Guinea had the perfect score line – 2-1. Both sides were going through with Nigeria as group winners and Guinea as one of the best group runners-up. So, how could anything go wrong? Unfortunately for Siasia, no one on his staff was paying attention and the Eagles kept pouring forward for the third ‘insurance’ goal. Siasia and his men were probably the only ones at the Abuja National Stadium not aware that 2-1 was enough for qualification. The whole press tribune made efforts to check result of the other game, and even when the internet network around the stadium went off, people made phone calls to monitor the result. Nobody on the Siasia team seemed to care, even the ones with all kinds of modern gadgets parading the sidelines. All they wanted was a third goal. The desperate chase for that third goal left the Super Eagles wide open at the back and Guinea scored a late equaliser on the counter-attack and condemned Nigeria to their first failed AFCON qualification bid since 1986. What made that failure to qualify more painful was that the Nigerian sporting press, led by Complete Sports, had gone to great lengths to educate all concerned about what the Eagles needed to do to qualify. I remember having to write TWO different pieces detailing how the Eagles would qualify with all kinds of ifs and hows. As a matter of fact, I reminded my boss, Mr Dare Esan, that we had done the analysis before when he instructed me to do another one just two or three days before the game. The Editor insisted that I must do it because people who read the first one might have forgotten. The Group Managing Director, Alhaji Mumini Alao, also wrote in Soccertalk what the Nigeria Football Federation, Siasia and the Eagles needed to do for the team to qualify. We heard later that some people felt we were teaching them how to do their jobs, so they apparently ignored all the advice, analysis and basic arithmetic meant to assist them achieve their goals. Hopefully, the present set of administrators and the Super Eagles staff will take a different view and accept all the help that they can get. Anyway, the calculations are much simpler this time. While the Eagles might still need to monitor results elsewhere later in the campaign, it is still very much in their own hands. The back-to-back matches between Nigeria and Egypt in March give Siasia the perfect opportunity to right the wrongs of 2011 and put himself in pole position for the permanent Eagles post. And repair his reputation. With Egypt two points ahead in the qualifying group, the minimum for Nigeria to overtake them is to get four points from the two games. Siasia has been quoted as saying he wants all six points from those two games. That would be fantastic and it is not impossible. But it is easier said than done, and even getting four points against the dangerous Pharaohs is a tall order. A win in Kaduna and a draw in Alexandria would take the Eagles back to the top of the group with two eminently winnable matches against Tanzania and Chad left. [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 9:00pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Pharaohs Arrive Kaduna March 23, Ahead Eagles Clash [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-77.jpeg By Adeboye Amosu: Pharaohs of Egypt will arrive Nigeria aboard a chartered aircraft on March 23for the crucial first leg fixture of their 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Nigeria, Completesportsnigeria.com can report. The players and their officials, Completesportsnigeria.com scooped, will fly straight to Kaduna two days before the crunch clash, and are expected to have a feel of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna the next day. "Our team will travel to Nigeria in a chartered plane from Cairo to Kaduna two days before the game against the Super Eagles," a source in the North African country revealed to Completesportsnigeria.com. "The Egypt Football Federation have put everything in place to ensure the team come back from Nigeria with a positive result and we hope the team will do well in the game. "We have a good chance of qualifying for the AFCON, and we will not let it slip by." Egypt who have missed the last three editions of the AFCON presently top Group G with six points after winning their opening two games in the qualifiers. Nigeria sit in second position with four points after a win and a draw. www.completesportsnigeria.com/egypt-arrive-kaduna-march-23-ahead-eagles-clash/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:50pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Oliseh To NFF: Concentrate On Egypt, Not Me [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Sunday-Oliseh.jpg By Adeboye Amosu: Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh has took a swipe at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, again asking the Glass House to concentrate on the upcoming 2017 Africa Cup of Nations double header against Egypt rather than criticising him, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports. Oliseh and the NFF have been at loggerheads since the former resigned as Super Eagles coach last month. Technical Committee chairman of the NFF, Chris Green, earlier this week, blasted Oliseh for his conduct and utterances after he quit the job. It seems there is no end to the discord between both parties as Oliseh took to Twitter to reply soccer authorities in the country. "In the interest of the nation, could the NFF stop talking about Oliseh's resignation and concentrate on Egypt. Talk about looking for excuses," Oliseh wrote on his Twitter handle. The NFF are still searching for a permanent successor to the former national team captain. Frenchman Paul Le Guen, a former Lyon and Ivory Coast coach is favourite to land the job. U-23 Eagles coach, Samson Siasia who was appointed the interim coach of Super Eagles following the exit of Oliseh, is overseeing the two-legged qualifiers against Egypt. www.completesportsnigeria.com/oliseh-nff-concentrate-egypt-not/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 8:35pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Watford Sweat Over Ighalo’s Fitness; Final Test On Friday Ahead Match Vs Stoke City [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Sanchez-Flores-ighalo.jpg Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores has said that they will assess the fitness of Odion Ighalo ahead of this weekend's Premier League clash against Stoke City at Vicarage Road. Ighalo ended his goal drought in Watford's 2-1 win against Arsenal in an FA Cup quarter-final match, but went off with a knock. According to dailystar.co.uk, Flores stated that aside Ighalo, Watford will also check on other players who are also struggling with injuries and they will get a clearer picture on Friday. "We have to check on the latest about Odion tomorrow (Friday), we have three or four players recovering. "My feeling is some of them will be OK but not all the players will be ready. But we will know for sure tomorrow," Flores said. A win for Watford against Stoke City will see them attain the required 40 points which will guarantee their stay in the Premier League. Meanwhile, the Hornets will take on Crystal Palace in the semi-final of the FA Cup in Wembley next month. www.completesportsnigeria.com/watford-sweat-ighalos-fitness-final-test-friday-ahead-match-vs-stoke-city/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 7:51pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Oliseh Wants Nigerian Teams To Study German, Spanish Football Peter Edema, Lagos [/size] Sunday Oliseh, former Super Eagles Head Coach, has urged Nigerian teams to study German and Spanish football philosophies, if they hope to reach the zenith of world football. Oliseh in his blog released on Thursday said that there must be something unique about these countries football that have made it possible for teams from these nations to dominate world football for decades. It is for this reason that Oliseh wants Nigerian teams to study these leagues so as to unearth and adapt these hidden treasures to their football. Unearthing this hidden treasure, according to Oliseh, lies in watching the Bundesliga and the La Liga. “There must be a reason why the Germans and Spanish Clubs dominate world club and national football today,” he said adding, “It’s been the case for a decade now on a non-stop basis and it keeps producing world class youth players who are educated from the national league playing philosophies.” According to him, the style of play that a nation adopts was always successful when it was built around a certain playing module that suits the physiology and psychology attributes of that nation, adding that “once one is missing, the result is failure.” “I believe that following the Spanish and German leagues, combined with our African leagues and playing style, will be more beneficial to us in our production of complete teams and players.” He believes that Nigerian clubs would not achieve much by watching the English Premier League on the premise that “judging by the evolution of world football there are certain winning attributes that are lacking in this league (EPL) and that its imitation handicaps the progress of African football.” He said that though the “money in the English Premier League will definitely continue to attract African stars and eventually their national TV airtime,” but that it was not just by chance that the style of play of these Spanish and Germans was what wins trophies these days. “What is the playing style of the Germans and the Spanish you might ask? Well, in a nutshell it is one where the ball is worked from one section through the rest, and schemes are pre-planned and little is left to chance. Everything is based on prepared schemes. “Off course this takes a lot of work and patience, but I feel if we as Africans want to start winning trophies again, worldwide, at adult level, we have no choice but to start imitating and eventually try to better the champions and their national leagues.” independentnig.com/2016/03/oliseh-wants-nigerian-teams-study-german-spanish-football/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 7:42pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Foreign based Eagles motivate us – Pinnick [/size] By Jude Opara, Abuja President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has paid glowing tribute to the Super Eagles players for what he described as the huge motivation the federation is getting from them ahead of the make or mar 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header qualifier against Egypt this month Pinnick told sports journalists in his office yesterday that he has been receiving calls from the foreign based players assuring him of their readiness to give their all to ensure that the nation goes to the tournament billed to take place in Gabon. He also added that the coaching crew led by Samson Siasia is working round the clock to ensure that the boys were in good shape ahead of the clashes. “I want to reveal to you that the boys are even motivating us by their rare show of concern about these two matches. Every now and then I receive their calls assuring me that they are ready to outclass the Egyptians. Yes they like every other Nigerian will like us to qualify and hopefully we will qualify. “However on our own part, we are doing what is needful to make sure that they give their best. As we speak, the federal government has given us the approval and already we have started processing the payment of their outstanding allowance from their last match and I know that this time they will get all that is due to them. “Even in Egypt, we have made arrangement for their comfort and I am convinced they will like the arrangement.” Pinnick further used the opportunity to explain that it was not deliberate that the NFF could not meet most of its obligations, blaming such on the genera economic situation of the country at the moment. www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/foreign-based-eagles-motivate-us-pinnick/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 3:10pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ex-Eagles Star, Obodo Set For CAS Hearing Against Dinamo Minsk [/size] https://i0.wp.com/www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Obodo-1.jpg?w=612 By Johnny Edward: Former Nigerian midfielder Christian Obodo is set for a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland in a case with his former club, Dinamo Minsk, Completesportsnigeria.com can report. The hearing of the case is slated for the 30th of March Completesportsnigeria.com also gathered. The Concordia Chiajna of Romania star dragged his former team Dinamo Minsk to CAS after the Belarusian team terminated his contract over what they termed "improper performance of contractual obligations". Obodo joined Minsk in 2013 and spent eight months at the club, but failed to play an official game for the capital club in the Premier League as a result of injury, and the Nigerian is seeking redress over unpaid wages. Obodo, 31, joined Italian side Perugia from local side Plateau United in 2001 and went on to play for Fiorentina, Udinese, Torino, Lecce, Xanthi and Olhanense. He played for Nigeria at the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations and scored in their 2-0 win over Zimbabwe in the first round. Obodo’s last appearance for the Super Eagles was in 2008 against Sierra Leone in a 2010 World Cup qualifier which he scored in their 4-1 win. http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/ex-eagles-star-obodo-set-cas-hearing%E2%80%8E-dinamo-minsk%E2%80%8E/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 3:10pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Enough! Taiwo Cautions Eagles Stars Against Bragging To Beat Egypt [/size] https://i0.wp.com/www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/taiye-taiwo.jpg?w=490 By Izuchukwu Okosi: Former Super Eagles left-back, Taye Taiwo has sounded a note of caution to the Eagles stars who are billed to play against the Pharaohs of Egypt in the 2017 Africa Nations Cup qualifiers in Kaduna and Alexandria, Completesportsnigeria.com reports. As the double header of the 2017 AFCON qualifiers approach, Super Eagles stars who have been invited for the game by interim coach, Samson Siasia, have taken to different media platforms to express their readiness for the games. The idea of talking tough, Taiwo insists in a chat with Completesportsnigeria.com, must be left on the field of play next week Friday and four days later in Egypt as the Egyptians are no mincemeat for Nigeria. "I like the enthusiasm being expressed by the players (Samson) Siasia has invited for the matches. But it is Egypt we are playing against and not one small country," the HJK Helsinki defender who played 11 league games for his Finnish side in the 2015 season told Completesportsnigeria.com. "I would prefer them to do the talking with their performance on the field. Egypt is a strong African football country. They have not won the Africa Cup of Nations for a while and with a coach like Hector Cuper in charge, they will surely not be rolled over. Why not work hard in training and stop talking tough. Are the Egyptians also boasting," Taiwo asked rhetorically. "At the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations which Egypt hosted and won, some of the locals wanted us to play their team, though that did not happen. I'm excited myself but we must respect the Egyptian side too. "If you ask my advise to the team, it will be to talk less and work hard, doing what coach Samson Siasia wants from them," the former Olympique Marseille, AC Milan, Dynamo Kiev and Bursaspor defender who was voted as the best left back of the 2006 Africa Cup of Nations by the Technical Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) further stressed. The home-based Eagles have intensified preparations for the crucial qualifiers and will be joined by the foreign legion next week. http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/enough-taiwo-cautions-eagles-stars-bragging-beat-egypt/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 3:10pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Europa League: Onazi Benched As Lazio Lose 3-0 To Prague, Crash Out [/size] https://i2.wp.com/www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-70.jpeg?w=1712 By Johnny Edward: SS Lazio's Nigerian midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi failed to make his 25th appearance in the Europa League for Lazio who crashed 3-0 on the night to Sparta Prague and 4-1 on aggregate at the Olimpico Stadium. Lazio were the last surviving Italian team in Europe this season and they did little to impress their home fans. The Nigerian international who is expected to be in Super Eagles camp next Monday after their away clash against AC Milan in the Serie A on Sunday was overlooked by coach Stefano Pioli who later sent on Alessandro Matri, Mauricio and Felipe Anderson in the second half of the defeat. Sparta scored with their first attempt on goal, thanks to a good strike from Borek Dockal from the edge of the box in the tenth minute. The Czech side stunned Lazio two minutes later when Ladislav Krejci doubled the lead beating Federico Marchetti from the edge of the box again. Lukas Julis put the tie beyond the hosts when in the 44th minute when he volleyed home from eight yard in the midst of two defenders. Onazi has made four appearances in the competition,eight in the Serie A and one Coppa Italia appearance for Lazio who are eight on the Serie A log. http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/leicester-form-earn-top-stars-national-call-hammers-payet-bayerns-coman/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 3:02pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ahmed Musa says no fear, promises victories over Egypt [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/03/Samm_8_September_6.jpg Eagles Skipper Ahmed Musa Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has told AfricanFootball.com Nigeria do not have any reasons to be afraid going into two AFCON 2017 qualifiers against Egypt later this month as the target remains to win the games. Nigeria will host Egypt on March 25 in Kaduna with the return leg in Alexandria four days later in qualifying matches that could well determine the overall winners of the group. Egypt are top of the qualifying group with six points from two matches, two points more than Nigeria, with only the group winners guaranteed automatic qualification to Gabon 2017. The build-up to these matches has been noisy with both teams bullish of their chances and CSKA Moscow star forward Ahmed Musa has now restated his belief Nigeria will triumph over the seven-time African champions. “I am calling on Nigerians and football fans to support us and keep praying for us as we will make the nation proud with victories over Egypt," Musa told AfricanFootball.com "We are not afraid of Egypt. Why should we? "We have top quality players who will do Nigeria and Nigerians proud in both games. There is no reason to panic or fear Egypt, instead they should be the ones who should be afraid of us.” By Olusola Alao http://africanfootball.com/news/619737/Ahmed-Musa-says-no-fear-promises-victories-over-Egypt [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 3:02pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Salami joins Finnish club after securing work permit [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/03/Samm_18_October_4.jpg Gbolahan Salami Nigeria international Gbolahan Salami has arrived Finland to team up with Finnish club KuPS after he secured a work permit. His journey to the European nation was delayed due to non-issuance of a work permit. Salami was top scorer of the Nigeria league with 17 goals last season. He arrived alongside defender Abubakar Aliyu, who will undergo trials with the club KuPS. The 19-years-old defender, who won the FIFA U17 World Cup with Nigeria in 2013, posted a brief stint in Israel last year. Ex-Warri Wolves captain Azubuike Egwuekwe is also at the same club. http://africanfootball.com/news/619752/Salami-joins-Finnish-club-after-securing-work-permit 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 2:58pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Kehinde Fatai targets extended Europa League run [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2016/03/Samm_20_July_2.jpg Kehinde Fatai Nigeria striker Kehinde Fatai has told AfricanFootball.com he hopes Sparta Prague build on their elimination of Lazio so as to extend their run in the UEFA Europa League. Sparta Prague will now face Spain’s Villarreal in the quarterfinal of the Europa League following a 3-0 spanking of Lazio on Thursday in Rome to advance 4-1 on aggregate. Villarreal will host the first leg on April 7 with the return leg in Czech Republic a week later. Former Nigeria U20 and U23 striker Fatai said he is now looking forward to take his team to the next level in the competition. “I am looking forward to more victories because we wish to go very far in this competition," Fatai told AfricanFootball.com "I feel very great and excited with the victory in Italy against Lazio. Our plan was to win and it worked out well for us. I am excited about it and still celebrating it. In Rome on Thursday night, he played for nine minutes, while is compatriot Ogenyi Onazi was an unused substitute for Lazio. By Olusola Alao http://africanfootball.com/news/619956/Kehinde-Fatai-targets-extended-Europa-League-run [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 2:58pm On Mar 18, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Osaze hopes to fix Bristol City home form [/size] https://africanfootball.com//bp_images/2016/03/hl4q3f75jmc71g286ltx1gd2s.jpg Odemwingie Nigeria striker Osaze Odemwingie has said he hopes to help Bristol City improve a poor home record starting with this weekend’s visit by bottom club Bolton. The Stoke City forward has joined the club on loan until May and made his debut as a half-time substitute in Saturday’s crucial 2-1 win at Fulham. Now Odemwingie is already looking ahead to this weekend’s home game with managerless Bolton Wanderers, who currently prop up the division. “I’ve heard the home results haven’t been as good as the away ones of late, and hopefully that’s something we can fix,” he told the Bristol City website. “It was brilliant to start on a winning note (vs Fulham). “The lads have all made me feel very welcome and I’ve not been here long but it feels like I’ve known them for a bit longer than that. “The second half at Fulham felt more like a Premier League game. It was good to see the big numbers who travelled to Craven Cottage but now I’m looking forward to playing in front of the rest of the fans at home.” The Nigeria international has had to make do with fleeting appearances for Stoke in the top flight this season, so he is particularly thankful for this opportunity at Ashton Gate. He said: “I haven’t played a lot of games recently and that’s why I’ve come to Bristol City. I want game time, some action. “I had a good chat with the head coach. People introduced this club to me as a sleeping giant. It’s a big city, a great fanbase and there’s a lot of potential here. “In January I was in a similar position, where I wasn’t playing but the manager (Mark Hughes) said he still needed me around. “I waited but nothing much has changed since then so we spoke again and I made it clear I wasn’t happy. I’m someone who always wants to be in the action. “It’s a division lower but it’s a good division and I’ve played against Championship teams before in the FA Cup; it’s never been easy.” Asked if he was looking ahead to the summer and a possible permanent switch, he replied: “Not really at the moment. I need to test myself because last season I missed out after a serious knee injury. “I had a good pre-season but I’ve not had a run of first-team games to really test myself. I need to test myself and hopefully I can get that here. There’s no shortcut, it’s all about hard work.” http://africanfootball.com/news/619759/Osaze-hopes-to-fix-Bristol-City-home-form [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 1:19pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Arsenal Fans Rate Iwobi Higher Than Walcott, Giroud, Chamberlain In Barça Clash [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/iwobi-1.jpg Arsenal fans have singled out Alex Iwobi for praise despite Arsenal's ouster from the UEFA Champions League. The reigning European champions, dumped Arsenal out in the round of 16 after a 5-1 aggregate scoreline. According to talksport.com, some of the fans, who took to Twitter to express their views about the game, rated Iwobi ahead of players like Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade Chamberlain and Olivier Giroud. Hopiho @Hopiho, palced Iwobi ahead of Walcott and Giroud. "That kid Iwobi is nice, way better than Walcott and Giroud." 'Tuase Kolawole @thuasekola, advised both Walcott and Chamberlain to learn from Iwobi. "Walcott and Ox really need to sit down and learn from Iwobi how to look after the ball." Fiddy @GoldenBalls_, hailed Iwobi's techniques as a footballer. "Iwobi is a million miles ahead of Walcott lol. Impressed by his technical ability On his part, Connor Marchant-V @IsYoursGold04, stated that he hopes Iwobi gets more playing time ahead of Walcott until the end of the season. "Iwobi is already a far better all round footballer than Walcott. Hope he plays over him for the rest of the season." For T.A.M @AMillzee: "Iwobi is more of an influence than Walcott." And according to PerryCurtis Elechi @Perrycurtis: "Alex Iwobi is a star. Wenger pls bin Walcott and OX. …plssss" Sam Thornton @southwoldsam: "Would sooner have a tired Iwobi than a fresh Walcott any day." MESUT @ALEXIIIIIIIISSS: "I've seen the light. Iwobi is better than Theo and Oxlade." @TheGoonerAFC: "Iwobi reminds me of when Oxlade-Chamberlain first burst on to the scene at Arsenal." Dinklage @Dinklage_Afc: "At 19 Alex Iwobi is better than Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade Chamberlain." Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/arsenal-fans-rate-iwobi-higher-walcott-giroud-chamberlain-barca-clash/#UGxcYLMz4b7mBLsV.99 [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 1:18pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Who Will Win The 2017 Africa Cup Of Nations? [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/afcon_2017_qualifiers.jpg In January, 15 nations will head to Gabon to compete in the 31st edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. In previous years, there have always been one or two leading candidates but this time, qualification is proving exceptionally hard to predict and almost anybody can win next year’s tournament if they step up to the plate. We take a look at just two of the potential winners and discuss why these sides can go all the way in the competition. Firstly, Nigeria are currently struggling to inspire confidence but they have the individual talent to build around and may fancy their chances of a shock victory. In 2013, Nigeria were crowned Africa Cup of Nations as they earned a 1-0 victory over Burkina-Faso and interim head coach Samson Siasia will be hoping his side can take inspiration from their previous success. Nigeria’s troubles started around the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and they haven’t really responded since. However, they are on the cusp of qualification and at least one victory from a double-header with Egypt should see them pick up enough points to make the tournament. From there, it’s anyone’s guess. If the Super Eagles find their best form, why can’t they go on to win the competition? In addition, Ivory Coast are another one of Africa’s major players and they should be treated with caution throughout both qualifying and the actual competition providing they reach next January’s tournament. Although they’ve lost a number of key personalities, including Kolo Toure, Didier Drogba and goalkeeper Boubacar Barry, in recent years, they remain a solid, well-oiled team and could well reach the latter stages of the competition. The Ivory Coast gave a decent account of themselves at the World Cup in Brazil but fell short at the crucial moment. They will be looking to reassert themselves as one of Africa’s top nations next year and who knows, Didier Drogba may even return in some capacity in the future. For now, Yaya Toure will have to lead the way to Gabon. If you simply cannot wait for next year’s tournament, you can get your sporting fix playing online games such as Football Frenzy or other sport games with different playing styles at Springbok Casino. You will genuinely feel like you’re playing alongside your sporting heroes in next January’s tournament on Football Frenzy and who knows, you may even make a decent profit whilst enjoying their wide range of games. Can either Nigeria or the Ivory Coast win the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations? Of course they can. Whilst both sides may be past their heydays, they are still competent footballing nations and it would be foolish to write either team off. For now, they should focus on qualification but we fully expect both nations to qualify and from there, Nigeria and Ivory Coast fans can start to get excited at their chances. Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/will-win-2017-africa-cup-nations/#DghAEVCTlVS3CdxI.99 [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 1:18pm On Mar 17, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Loscuito Drags NFF To CAS, Gives Deadline On Unpaid Salaries [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Jean-Francois-Loscuito.jpg Exclusive By Johnny Edward: Former Super Eagles assistant coach Jean Francois Loscuito has reported the Nigerian Football Federation to the Court of Arbitration for Sports based in Lausanne, Completesportsnigeria.com has reliably gathered. A letter to that effect was sent to the NFF headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday it was gathered. Loscuito and other coaches were owed five months salary by the NFF. He joined his boss, Sunday Oliseh, in throwing in the towel over what they termed the failure of the NFF to honour the terms of their contracts. The legal counsel of Losciuto who is currently recuperating from homeland in Togo also gave the NFF until March 24 to pay up the coach's outstanding salaries or risk being banned from featuring in subsequent competitions if found culpable, Completesportsnigeria.com gathered. Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/losciuto-drags-nff-cas-gives-deadline-unpaid-salaries/#Gh6ktfrGhpRXSlS5.99 [/b] 1 Like |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 7:11am On Mar 17, 2016 |
Icon4s: Musa must be high on something |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 7:02am On Mar 17, 2016 |
tbaba1234: Ahead ahead, am behind you Sir. |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 11:08pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Russia Nigeria have bigger stars than Egypt boasts Aaron Samuel [/size] [img]http://mtnfootball.com/news/619561/Nigeria-have-bigger-stars-than-Egypt-boasts-Aaron-Samuel[/img] Aaron Samuel CSKA Moscow striker Aaron Samuel has said Nigeria will get the goals to sink Egypt because the Super Eagles have more and bigger stars than the Pharaohs. The big striker, who plays for CSKA Moscow FC in Russia’s elite division alongside Captain Ahmed Musa, has been included in the list of 21 overseas–based professionals called up by coach Samson Siasia for the double-header against the Pharaohs. “Goals will not be a problem when we take to the pitch in Kaduna. We have more and bigger stars that the Egyptians,” said the Russia-based striker, who is staging a comeback to the Eagles since the exit of coach Stephen Keshi. “There is nothing to fret about. I have heard what the Egyptians are saying, that we would not be able to score in Kaduna. That is mere wishful thinking on their part. They are trying to play a psychological game. The goals will surely flow from our boots into their net.” Samuel, who previously played in China, scored two brilliant goals for the Super Eagles in the 2015 Cup of Nations qualifying race – against Sudan in Abuja and against Congo in Pointe Noir. “Our objective would be to be precise, to convert the chances that we create. We will win and win well,” he added. Nigeria host Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Friday, March 25, and both teams clash again four days later at the Borg el-Arab Stadium in Alexandria. africanfootball.com/news/619561/Nigeria-have-bigger-stars-than-Egypt-boasts-Aaron-Samuel [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 10:05pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] 'Eagles will score plenty goals against Egypt' By Joshua Odeyemi [/size] Super Eagle''s Ahmed Musa The Super Eagles of Nigeria will score plenty of goals when they confront the Pharaohs of Egypt in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Kaduna on Friday next week, forward Aaron Samuel has assured. The striker who spoke with thenff.com on Wednesday, said getting the goals would not be a problem for the Eagles when they clash with their opponents in Kaduna. The big striker, who plays for CSKA Moscow FC in Russia’s elite division alongside Captain Ahmed Musa, has been included in the list of 21 overseas –based professionals called by Coach Samson Siasia for the double dose against the Pharaohs. “Goals will not be a problem when we take to the pitch in Kaduna. We have more and bigger stars than the Egyptians. “There is nothing to fret about. I have heard what the Egyptians are saying, that we would not be able to score in Kaduna. That is mere wishful thinking on their part. "They are trying to play a psychological game. The goals will surely flow from our boots into their net,” he assured. Samuel, who previously played in China, scored two brilliant goals for the Super Eagles in the 2015 Cup of Nations qualifying race – against Sudan in Abuja and against Congo in Pointe Noir. “Our objective would be to be precise, to convert the chances that we create. We will win and win well," he noted. Nigeria host Egypt at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna on Friday, March 25, and both teams clash again four days later at the Borg el-Arab Stadium, Alexandria. www.dailytrust.com.ng/news/general/-eagles-will-score-plenty-goals-against-egypt/138165.html [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 9:58pm On Mar 16, 2016*. Modified: 6:54am On Mar 17, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Echiejile Braces For Monaco’s Big Match Vs PSG [/size] https://d1bez7r3o7wd77.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NEW2.jpg By Johnny Edward: AS Monaco defender Elderson Echiejile has urged his teammates to forget about the shock 2-2 draw against Reims last week and focus on finishing second in the Ligue 1 this season. Echiejile who is expected to star for Monaco in Sunday's away clash with PSG, played down talks of revenge against the Ligue 1 champions elect. "These two matches are in the past. We need to be focused on our Sunday's game. We will do our best to get a positive result," Echiejile began in an interview with Monaco's official website. Monaco have lost their last two games against Laurent Blanc's men, but Echiejile is hoping that PSG's triumph in the Ligue 1 could see them get a positive result. Echiejile added: "Yes, these games can change many things, but for PSG their players can relax a bit and can also still play better. We will see a small change, I think." Echiejile also revealed that coach Leonard Jardim tasked Monaco players to work harder andu seal the final UEFA Champions League spot in the League. "He told us to keep working hard and at all levels. We 're better on the pitch, but we are still missing something. But we must work even harder to get to our goal." The Nigeria defender was also happy to be playing regularly since returning from injury in January. "I feel good with each game I play and that makes me technically sound and physically balanced. I have gradually found my confidence back and I won't let myself down." www.completesportsnigeria.com/echiejile-braces-monacos-big-match-vs-psg/ [/b] |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 9:36pm On Mar 16, 2016*. Modified: 6:52am On Mar 17, 2016 |
maidaboi: Sir this is not the issue of being perfect or not. We are talking about a very few and insignificant population holding over 170 Million people to ransom. Common sense tells you that our Coaches are not always fair in player selection period. It is not as if they do it ignorantly. They know which player is better than the other players, but deliberately choose to do what is wrong for reasons not hidden to you and I. |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 9:26pm On Mar 16, 2016*. Modified: 6:51am On Mar 17, 2016 |
tbaba1234: You just killed it. Sir you just spoke my mind. You couldn't have said it better..... |
| Sports › Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by NLban: 4:05pm On Mar 16, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] EXCLUSIVE: EGYPT ADVANCE TEAM INSPECT AHMADU BELLO STADIUM AND HOTEL [/size] https://i1.wp.com/owngoalnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image-97.jpg?resize=200%2C200 Officials of the Pharaohs of Egypt who will take on the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Kaduna on the 25th of March in an AFCON 2017 qualifiers game were in the city to make preparations for the game. The advance party made checks on the Ahmadu Bello Stadium the venue of the game as well as hotels and cooking arrangements for their team when they arrive. “We received officials from Egypt who came to make checks on the Stadium and book hotels for the game against Nigeria” A Stadium staff told owngoalnigeria.com. “They went round the town and checked on some hotels as well as made cooking arrangements, that shows they are not taking the game lightly”. Egypt currently lead group G of the AFCON 2017 qualifiers with two points more than second place Nigeria but need at least four points from their two games against Nigeria. Kaduna will host the first clash on the 25th of March with the second leg schedule to take place in Egypt in four days time. owngoalnigeria.com/2016/03/16/exclusive-egypt-advance-team-inspect-ahmadu-bello-stadium-and-hotel/ [/b] |
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