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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:16pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Sounders Coach: Poor Service To Martins Cost Us Victory [/size] https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/unnamed46.jpg Seattle Sounders head coach Sigi Schmid has stated that lack of enough service to Obafemi Martins cost them the three points in their 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo in their Major League Soccer clash on Sunday. After going behind to a Ricardo Clark 65th minute strike, Sounders drew level in the 82nd minute through Martins, who has now scored 15 league goals this season. Reacting to the draw, Schmid said the rest of the team didn’t do enough to assist Martins and his strike partner, Clint Dempsey. “We need to get Clint (Dempsey) and Oba (Martins)the ball, and we didn’t give them the ball enough,” Schmid told the Sounders official website. “There were some missed connections in the first half. I didn’t think we did a good job with keeping possession in the final third. “We need to be a little more patient. They were a little impatient. We need to get the ball to them. The ball’s got to move quicker. It’s got to move quicker in the back. It’s got to move quicker as well through midfield.” Schmid however expressed confidence that Martins and Dempsey are capable of handling the pressure as Sounders head closer to the playoffs. “I don’t think they (Dempsey and Martins) feel more pressure than the others do. I think they’re guys who’ve played at the highest levels and guys who have no problem dealing with the demands that the game brings. I think they’re fine with that.” [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/sounders-coach-poor-service-to-martins-cost-us-victory/ 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:35pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Champions League: Injury Rules Igiebor Out Of Porto Clash [/size] https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/igeibor5.jpg By Johnny Edward: Nigerian midfielder Nosa Igiebor has been ruled out of Maccabi Tel Aviv's UEFA Champions League clash away to FC Porto on Tuesday due to a niggling knee injury, Comple tesportsnigeria.com can report. Also ruled out of the clash for Maccabi are Dejan Radonjic, Eli Dasa and Yuval Shpungin. Igiebor who scored twice in seven UEFA Champions League qualifying round games for Maccabi is expected to undergo an operation for a troublesome knee injury in the coming weeks, according to reports on Israeli sports website, one.co.il. The Nigerian international is yet to feature for Maccabi after sustaining a knee injury in last month's UEFA Champions League defeat away at Chelsea has played only 22 minutes of league football for the Israeli treble winners this term against Ironi Kiryat Shmona. “The pain in Nosa’s knee is refusing to ease. He is working hard to get fit and except it goes he cannot get back to action,” an official of the club told Israeli sports website, one.co.il. “It might be a ligament thing or even a meniscus and maybe they have a hand in hiding what is causing the pain.” At the Estadio Mestalla stadium, Moses Simon is expected to return to Gent's starting line-up in Tuesday's clash away at Valencia who will be without Aymen Abdennour, Diego Alves, Ryan and Enzo Perez. Simon who missed Gent's 2-1 win away at Mouscron-Péruwelz traveled with the squad to Spain for the clash. If he gets to feature it will be Simon's third for Gent in the competition. He is yet to score this season for his club in all competition. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/champions-league-injury-rules-igiebor-out-of-porto-clash/ |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:40pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] UCL: Musa Faces Man United Test; Mikel, Ideye, Simon Hopeful [/size] https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Ahmed-Musa-CSKA.jpg By James Agberebi: The UEFA Champions League matchday three resumes this week with some mouth-watering encounters involving Nigerian stars led by Ahmed Musa. On Tuesday, former West Brom forward, Brown Ideye, and his Greek side Olympiakos will travel to Croatia to be guests of Dinamo Zagreb. After a disappointing opening day loss to Bayern Munich, Olympiakos, against the odds, beat Arsenal 3-2 at the Emirates, with Ideye featuring in the encounter. And with Ideye finding his scoring touch again, after hitting the back of the net in two back-to-back league games, Olympiakos could emerge from Zagreb with a decent result. In Group G, Nosa Igiebor's Maccabi Tel Aviv will have their work cut out when they will face Portuguese giant FC Porto inside the Estadio Do Dragao. It has not been a good campaign for Maccabi so far after losing two games on the bounce. A 4-0 loss to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and a 2-0 home defeat against Dynamo Kyiv have put the Israelis in a difficult position. And it remains to be seen how they will cope with a Porto side who have been in superb form, winning four of their last five games and also topping the Portuguese league and their Champions League group with four points. Also in Group G, Mikel Obi and Chelsea will hope to build on their weekend league win against Aston Villa when they will be guests of Dynamo Kyiv. It has not so far been a good season for the English Premier League champions following some poor results. And a loss against Dynamo Kyiv could make things a bit tricky for the Blues. Also on Tuesday, another Nigerian who is expected to be in action is Moses Simon, whose Gent side will face Valencia in Spain in a Group H clash. Gent are yet to pick a win after two games, drawing one and losing one. And judging by Valencia's home record against Belgian opposition, which has seen them secure four wins, a draw and a loss, they look sure bet for a win. And on Wednesday, the biggest match that will involve a Nigerian player is a Group B match involving CSKA Moscow with Super Eagles skipper, Musa, welcoming Manchester United. Both teams have three points from two games and will come into the tie on the back of impressive wins in their respective league games at the weekend. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/ucl-musa-faces-man-united-test-mikel-ideye-simon-hopeful/ 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:40pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] CHAN: Enyimba’s Burkinabe Star Backs Country To Stop Home Eagles [/size] https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/kone-enyimba.jpg By Adeboye Amosu: Burkina Faso winger, Ahmed Kone, is confident the country's home-based side can still qualify for the African Nations Championship despite losing 2-0 to Nigeria in the first leg of the qualifier on Saturday reports, Comple tesportsnigeria.com. Kone who plays for Glo Premier League side, Enyimba Football Club of Aba, insists the Stallions can overturn the deficit when both sides clash in the return leg in Ouagadougou this weekend. "I don't think the battle is over as I believe they will fight hard to qualify for the competition," Kone told Comple tesportsnigeria.com. "The team is strong and they will give their all in front of the fans." The Eagles will depart for Ouagadougou on Thursday for the game. Eighteen players out of the 23 in camp are expected to make the trip. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/chan-enyimbas-burkinabe-star-backs-country-to-stop-home-eagles/ |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:42pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Moses Celebrates After Assist For West Ham Against Palace [/size] https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-10-18-12.10.45.jpg By Adeboye Amosu: Victor Moses is delighted to see West Ham United beat his former side, Crystal Palace, at Selhurst Park on Saturday, Comple tesportsnigeria.com can report. The Nigerian winger, who has a close personal connection with Palace having started his professional career at the club, played a stirring role in West Ham United’s 3-1 win against the hosts. Moses set up Carl Jekinson for his side’s opening goal of the contest with a clever defence-splitting pass. He took to Twitter to praised his collegues for their performance in the game, while he also thanked the home fans for their support. “Great to be back at Selhurst Park yesterday and great win lads were brilliant! Thanks for the support,” he wrote on his Twitter handle on Sunday. The Super Eagles star is on loan at West Ham from Premier League champions, Chelsea. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.com/moses-celebrates-after-assist-for-west-ham-vs-palace/ 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by joseph1013: 4:49pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Let me give you some tips: To make your articles readable, try to space the paragraphs. White lines help readability. Also, stop breaking your articles. There is no need for Part II. Put the entire article in a single Post. And please, I have noticed that articles are now being underlined. There is no need for that. Thanks. cc: Orkpekyandega, terzurum5 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:53pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Rangers defender replaces Kwambe By: George Akpayen [/size] Enugu Rangers defender, Matthew Etim, has been called up to the Nigerian camp as they prepare for the second leg game against Burkina Faso in the 2016 Chan qualification this weekend. Etim takes the place of Warri Wolves defender, Solomon Kwambe, who has had to be left out of the squad after he crocked up in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Stallions of Burkina Faso at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. "Solomon Kwambe has had to pull out of the trip to Burkina Faso unfortunately due to injury. He will be replaced by Rangers defender, Matthew Etim," Super Eagles spokesman, Toyin Ibitoye, told supersport.com on Monday. The story of Kwambe's replacement, however, broke on the Super Eagles official Twitter and the Warri Wolves man has expressed sadness at missing out of the trip to Burkina Faso. Just in: @EnuguRangersFCdefender Etim Matthew has been called up to camp as back up to injured @Warri_Wolves defender Solomon Kwambe.— Nigeria Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) October 19, 2015 A pained Kwambe reflected on the copping an adductor muscle tear that will leave him sidelined for at least three weeks. But he is confident that his Super Eagles teammates will get the job done in Burkina Faso and ensure their passage to the Chan finals. "It is a painful situation for me. I never knew this (injury) will happen at this time. I wish my teammates the best while I recover and hopefully battle my way back into the team again," the former Sunshine Stars man said to supersport.com. [/b] ng.supersport.mobi/football/super-eagles/news/151019/Rangers_defender_replaces_Kwambe |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:59pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Thank you Sir Joseph...... Especially for pointing out "the underline thing"............... It makes reading kinda difficult if u ask me. Thanks. Meanwhile, Sirs Orkpekyandega and Terzurum5, great job so far..... But pls heed the advice of Sir Joseph..... It'll make things much more super I tell u. Keep it up Sirs......... Well done!!!! *smiles* joseph1013: 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:21pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] CHAN 2016: We will stop Eagles – Burkina Faso By Festus Abu [/size] https://www.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Burkina-Faso-coach-Traore-Drissa.jpg Burkina Faso coach Traore Drissa Burkina Faso coach Traore Drissa has vowed that his team will beat Nigeria in their return leg Rwanda 2016 African Nations Championship qualifier at home – and stop the Eagles from playing in the tournament for the second time. The Eagles, who won bronze in their first appearance in the championship in South Africa last year, beat the Stallions 2-0 in their first leg clash in Port Harcourt on Saturday. Drissa, who lamented the defeat, regretted his players lost concentration. Bature Kawu shot Nigeria in to the lead in the 24th minute while Warri Wolves striker Gbolahan Salami converted from the spot in the 77th minute. Drissa, who said his side deserved more than they got at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, also rued missed chances. “We can overturn the two-goal defeat in less than 30 minutes in the second leg match,” Drissa was quoted by theNews Agency of Nigeriaa saying on Sunday. “My first impression is that we played the match and made it so easy for Nigeria. At a point in the game, when my team lost concentration, Nigeria scored their goals. “One could clearly see that we conceded the first goal due to a lack of communication by my defenders.” Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf said Nigeria could have scored more goals. “We made some mistakes and we will get back to the drawing board to rectify them. Generally, we had a good game,” he said. Meanwhile, former Nigeria Football Federation President Aminu Maigari is backing the Eagles to qualify for CHAN 2016, saying their victory over Burkina Faso was deserved. Maigari urged the team to be committed and determined to win the second leg. “I am hopeful that the team will do well in the second leg. They have the potential to create chances and score goals,” he was quoted by NAN as saying. [/b] www.punchng.com/sports/chan-2016-we-will-stop-eagles-burkina-faso/ |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:39pm On Oct 19, 2015*. Modified: 7:14pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Yusuf: Burkina Faso victory means nothing yet [/size] https://static.goal.com/225100/225189_heroa.jpg The Super Eagles assistant coach believes his men have further room for improvement despite their victory against the Stallions in Saturday’s CHAN qualifier. Nigeria senior national team assistant coach Salisu Yusuf has stated that his side will not be carried away with their win against Burkina Faso in Saturday’s African Nations Championship qualifier. Goals from Bature Yaro and Gbolahan Salami were enough to silence Idrissa Traore’s side in Port Harcourt. But Yusuf is refusing to get carried away by his side's victory and are hoping to complete a double against the Stallions. “We already told the players what we want and they are aware that we can only jubilate after the return leg in Ouagadougou,” Yusuf told Goal. “They have been told that there is still so much to play for and that they must ensure that the boast of the Burkina Faso coach does not come to pass. “They played very well against us but our boys too did their best and would have scored more goals with a little luck,” he concluded. The winner on aggregate will qualify for the next year’s African Nations Championship billed for Rwanda in 2016. [/b] m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4093/nigeria/2015/10/19/16461452/yusuf-burkina-faso-victory-means-nothing-yet |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:34pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 7:03pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:All the corrections are noted Sir. I did love to improve. 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:21pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
Orkpekyandega:Wow! Everything i needed thanks. 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 10:41pm On Oct 19, 2015*. Modified: 10:56pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
BREAKING NEWS!!!!! The news may still be young and probably premature.... But Emmanuel Emenike has announced on "Instagram" his "retirement" from international football........ Meaning he would not be available for selection again as regards the Super Eagles..... Source: africanfootball.com//news/577707/Emenike-quits-Eagles But seriously, what's the "thing" with instagram and retirements these days..... Enyeama did same thru instagram. Now is Emenike.... Well, if u ask me... I don't think Emenike will be missed. We got Ighalo, Martins Obafemi(if invited), Isaac Success (what a goal he scored today... Granada is one "weak" team I must say. Success is too good for them), and a couple of others.... Well, let's see how things pan out..... *smiles* 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 11:01pm On Oct 19, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:I read the newsflash on Premium time too! As you said, he wouldn't be missed..... the era of worshipping Big Boys is over! Where their egos have taken us to?! We are poorly rated in Africa?! What a shame?! Lagging behind Countries like Cape Verde  I'm welcoming the Eagles to a new Dawn!!! 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by AIG07: 12:07am On Oct 20, 2015*. Modified: 7:55am On Oct 20, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:wait o o o! Something is fishy about d sudden retirement of our heroes. Enyeama first n now Emenike hopes Efe, Echiejile n other E's won't follow suit cos t deems like we are on E!*smiles*. These came to my notice-two things is common to d way these guys are laying down d baton. 1-d social media retirement declation syndrome. 2-the 'for the sake of national peace' statement these guys are making. I just hope all is well. 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by confun: 9:45am On Oct 20, 2015 |
AIG07:na wa o, why are dey announcing thru social media na, I think dir should be better way to do it. 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 9:50am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria: LMC Congratulates CHAN Eagles, Urges Them to Reach Finals [/size] The League Management Company (LMC) is celebrating Nigeria's Super Eagles B creditable performance and win against Burkina Faso in the African Nation's Championship (CHAN) as a reflection of the steady improvement and growing competitiveness of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and commended the players for the victory. Chairman of LMC, Shehu Dikko who was at the Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium with some other directors of the LMC to cheer the players, spoke to them after the match urging them to double their contributions to ensure the final qualification is achieved. Dikko had led LMC directors and NPFL club chairmen including Okey Ibe of Heartland, Akin Akinbola of Sunshine Stars, Dr. Ayo Ayodele and Okey Kpalukwu of Sharks on a morale boosting visit immediately after the game and urged them to "work even harder for the return leg as the job is not done yet until we secure the ticket to play in the finals in Rwanda". Dikko described the performance as "a positive statement for our domestic league which didn't go unnoticed by the global football community. More performances like this will be to your personal career benefit and greater attraction of positive attention to the NPFL from across the globe". Dikko, who also is the 2nd vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) said the performance of the players and the outcome of the game is in tandem with the federation's objectives of using CHAN as a developmental platform for discovery of players that can be drafted to challenge for shirts in the mainstream Super Eagles. Yaro Bature of Nasarawa United fired Nigeria into a first half lead while Enyimba's Ezekiel Bassey's wing run into the Burkinabes' box committed them to a penalty tackle that was coolly converted by Gbolahan Salami of Warri Wolves. The LMC boss said, "the match was won comfortably to ensure that our qualification chances are now in our hands and it is obvious that we posted such credible performances from several players that suggests they can easily make the grade for the Super Eagles". The return leg comes up this Saturday in Ougadougou. [/b] allafrica.com/stories/201510191478.html 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:03am On Oct 20, 2015*. Modified: 10:23am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Emenike Quits Super Eagles, Apologises For Goal Drought [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14279[/img] By Johnny Edward and Adeboye Amosu: Al Ain striker Emmanuel Emenike has announced his retirement from the Super Eagles, two weeks after former captain Vincent Enyeama also called it quits with the senior national team. Emenike made the shock announcement on Monday night via his Instagram account Chiboy_ee29. Emenike wrote : “No more Eagles career! After 5 great years, I am happy to announce that I have put full-stop to my National team career for the sake of national peace, insinuating that he might also have fallen out with coach Sunday Oliseh, like Enyeama did just before the Lille keeper retired. It’s a pleasure for me to have played for this great country. I never regretted it and I think its the best time to end it. Millions thanks to all the fans who have been very supportive during the good and bad times. “I am very proud of my performance, I am proud of my team mates and I am very proud of the nation called, Nigeria. “My AFCON gold medal is a sign of great achievement, My AFCON topscorer award speaks a lot about my commitment and dedication to the team. Super Eagles is a camp not a family house, and it shouldn't be a threat zone for any individual. I have done according to our national anthem. All my dreams came true in the national team, I dreamt to win Nations Cup for Nigeria after 20-years, I dreamt to play at the World Cup as well as to make a name for myself. In the space of five years, I got them. I'm a winner!” Despite claiming that all his international dreams have been fulfilled, Emenike apologised to fans for his recent goal drought having not scored for Nigeria in two years. For every dissapointed fan, maybe due to my inability to re-establish my goal scoring instinct for Super Eagles, I will like to say I'm sorry but the ones I had scored counted well for the team,” he added. “As long as Nigeria remains, you and I will always remember the name, Emenike. Finally, I am happy to make a bow and continue supporting the team every time. Currently playing on loan at Dubai club Al Ain, Emenike debuted for Nigeria at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos during a friendly game against Sierra Leone in 2011. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14279 |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:06am On Oct 20, 2015*. Modified: 10:25am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Home Eagles Happy With $2k Bonus For B/Faso Win [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14267[/img] By Adeboye Amosu: Home-based Super Eagles players are in buoyant mood ahead of this weekend’s African Nations Championship qualifier second leg tie against Burkina Faso after receiving $2,000 as bonus for the win against the Stallions on Saturday Comple tesportsnigeria.com can report. The Eagles won the game at the Adokiye Amiesiemaka Stadium, Port Harcourt 2-0 courtesy of strikes by Bature Yaro and Gbolahan Salami. One of the players revealed to Comple tesportsnigeria.com that they are happy that their efforts have been rewarded and are looking to secure the ticket to the competition in Rwanda. “They (the Nigeria Football Federation) paid each player $2,000 for the win against Burkina Faso and we are delighted with that,” the player Comple tesportsnigeria.com. “Now, we are looking forward to the return leg in Ouagadougou this weekend and hopefully we will get another positive result against them. “We are happy with the first leg result and we will do all we can to protect the advantage.” [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14268 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by AIG07: 10:17am On Oct 20, 2015 |
confun:i think writing d FA n allowing them to do d needful(or who go organise d testimonial match) could have been a polite way of going about d issue. |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:30am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Eagles to hit Mbabane, Ouagadougou with charter flights-Pinnick [/size] https://sunnewsonline.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Oliseh-an-pinnick.jpg By George Aluo The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disclosed that she is working on a plan that will see both the home based Eagles and the main team travel with charter flights to their away games in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Mbabane, Swaziland. The home Eagles with a relatively comfortable 2-0 home advantage secured last weekend in Port Harcourt will face the Stallions this weekend in Ouagadougou in a CHAN 2016 Nations Cup championship decider, while the main Eagles would do Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier battle against Swaziland in Mbabane, early next month. President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick told Daily Sunsports yesterday that he is doing all he could to see that both teams honor the games comfortably, even as he raised the alarm over the high cost involved. “My biggest worry is the money needed to fly to the two venues. The cost of chartering an aircraft is quite massive and we don’t want our teams to face unnecessary hassles to honor games. We are going to do our best to make them comfortable as we go away,” Pinnick said. He pointed out that the home Eagles would need to do a stop over in Abidjan if they are to fly into Ouagadougou by commercial flight, while flying to Mbabane may even be more stressful for Sunday Oliseh and his boys if there is no charter flight. [/b] sunnewsonline.com/new/eagles-to-hit-mbabane-ouagadougou-with-charter-flights-pinnick/ 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:33am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Swaziland plan Eagles upset By Festus Abu [/size] https://www.punchng.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Super-Eagles-players-in-action-360x225.jpg Super Eagles players during a match. Swaziland believe they can pull off one of the biggest upsets in football history by beating Nigeria to qualify for the third and final round of the 2018 World Cup in Russia qualifiers. Twenty countries, who qualify from the second round, will be grouped into five groups of four teams. The champions of each group will seal their place in the World Cup. After Sihlangu (King’s Shield) dismissed Djibouti 8-1 on aggregate to set up a second round clash against the Super Eagles, the Swaziland Football Association says the Southern African minnows must begin their preparations for the two-legged encounter. Sihlangu are expected to host the Eagles in the first leg tie at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba at the weekend of November 9-10 with the second leg being played in Nigeria a week later. The Swaziland FA boss Frederick Mngomezulu said the association would consider a friendly game for Sihlangu, who are 135th in the latest FIFA rankings, ahead of the Russia 2018 qualifier against the Eagles, who are 52nd in the world rankings. “We are waiting for the coach (Harris Bulunga) to furnish with us a report – to inform us of how he wants to work going to this game. This is an important game and we need to step up our preparations,” Mngomezulu was quoted by theSwazi Observeras saying on Monday. Meanwhile, South Africa-based sports journalist Thomas Mlambo is backing Swaziland to beat Nigeria to reach the next round. Mlambo, who works for African Broadcasting Corporation, says he is convinced Sihlangu, who have never qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations since its inception in 1957 and the World Cup, could shock the 2013 African champions after watching them beat Djibouti 2-1 at the Somhlolo National Stadium on Saturday. “I think Swaziland can shock Nigeria judging from their recent performances. The team is doing well under coach Harries ‘Madze’ Bulunga. They have a good tall striker in Sandile Hlatshwako, who has good aerial powers that can be an advantage to the side,” the former SuperSport presenter was quoted by the Swazi Observer as saying on Monday. “They (Eagles) usually don’t have enough time to prepare for a match as they sometimes have two or three days to put a team together and that can cost them against Swaziland, who have all the time to prepare for their matches as they only have locally based players.” [/b] www.punchng.com/sports/swaziland-plan-eagles-upset/ |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:42am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Cote d'Ivoire 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Cote D'ivoire Yaya Toure only African shortlisted for FIFA Ballon d'Or [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/10/Yaya_Toure_West_Brom_v_Manc.jpg Manchester City's Yaya Toure celebrates with teammates after scoring against West Brom Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is the only African nominated for football's top individual accolade, the 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or. The Ivorian midfielder is among a 23-man shortlist released by world football's governing body on Tuesday. Toure is joined on the list by four time winner Lionel Messi, current holder Cristiano Ronaldo and fellow City teammate Sergio Aguero. The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Zurich, Austria on the 11th of January 2016. Full 23-man shortlist: Sergio Aguero (Argentina/Manchester City) Gareth Bale (Wales/Real Madrid) Karim Benzema (France/Real Madrid) Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal/Real Madrid) Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium/VfL Wolfsburg/Manchester City) Eden Hazard (Belgium/Chelsea) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden/Paris Saint-Germain) Andres Iniesta (Spain/FC Barcelona) Toni Kroos (Germany/Real Madrid) Robert Lewandowski (Poland/FC Bayern Munich) Javier Mascherano (Argentina/FC Barcelona) Lionel Messi (Argentina/FC Barcelona) Thomas Muller (Germany/FC Bayern Munich) Manuel Neuer (Germany/FC Bayern Munich) Neymar (Brazil/FC Barcelona) Paul Pogba (France/Juventus) Ivan Rakitic; (Croatia/FC Barcelona) Arjen Robben (Netherlands/FC Bayern Munich) James Rodriguez (Colombia/Real Madrid) Alexis Sanchez (Chile/Arsenal) Luis Suarez (Uruguay/FC Barcelona) Yaya Toure (Cote d'Ivoire/Manchester City) Arturo Vidal (Chile/Juventus/FC Bayern Munich) [/b] africanfootball.com/news/577754/Yaya-Toure-only-African-shortlisted-for-FIFA-Ballon-dOr 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:46am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Nigeria Ahmed Musa: No fear against Manchester United [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/10/Ahmed_Musa_580x473.jpg Ahmed Musa in action for CSKA Moscow Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has said his Russian army club CSKA Moscow will not be intimidated when they host Manchester United on Wednesday in a UEFA Champions League game. All the four teams in the group have three points each with no goal difference, scored same number of goals and conceded same number of goals. Ahmed Musa said he is ready to score the goals and assist his team mates get the goal to nail the EPL team as he admits it will be a tough duel. "We are not afraid of Manchester United, why should we? We are a strong side and a professional team. It is going to be a tough game no doubt but we are equal to the task,” he said. “I am ready and the team is ready for the game. I am looking forward to contribute goals and assists to win the game for my club. "We have been preparing for the game just like every other games we have played." Musa has scored four goals in the UEFA Champions League this season, having scored a brace in the 3-2 win at Sparta Prague in the third round qualifying game second leg, scored a goal in the 3-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the playoff second leg. He scored a goal in CSKA Moscow's 3-2 win over PSV on match day two in the group stage. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/577470/Kehinde-Fatai-scores-another-brace-for-Sparta-Prague 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:49am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2016 CHAN Qualifiers Nigeria Sunshine vs Rangers moved for CHAN clash [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/10/Samm_23_August_3.jpg Sunshine midfielder Paul Onobi The League Management Company (LMC) has postponed a Week 34 game between Sunshine Stars and Rangers scheduled for Wednesday. The shift in date for the game was because Sunshine Stars have six players with the CHAN Eagles. A new date for the game will be announced before October 22. LMC rule states: Article 15.14; Where a club has five (5) players in the National Camps, its matches may be postponed at the request of the club in writing: provided such application is received not later than 72 hours before the scheduled match. Sunshine Stars Ikechukwu Ezenwa, Stephen Eze, Dayo Ojo, Prince Aggrey, Tunde Adeniji and Paul Onobi are all in the home-based Eagles who will face Burkina Faso in a CHAN qualifier this weekend. africanfootball.com/news/577662/Sunshine-vs-Rangers-moved-for-CHAN-clash 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:54am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2017 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Nigeria Ill Moses Simon listed by Gent for Champions League [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/10/Samm_3_April_3_580x473.jpg Moses Simon back for Belgian champions Gent by Samm Audu Nigeria winger Moses Simon has been included on Gent UEFA Champions League squad despite missing his Belgian club’s league game at the weekend due to flu. Belgian champions Gent are away to Valencia Tuesday night in the Champions League. They lost their opening Champions League game 2-1 at Russia’s Zenit St.Petersburg, while Valencia were 1-0 winners at Lyon in France. Moses Simon, who was dazzling in the Super Eagles 3-0 win over Cameroon in a recent friendly, was not listed by Gent for a league game at Mouscron-Peruwelz on Friday. Gent won 2-1 on the road to move to the top of the Belgian league. They have recorded 23 points from 11 matches, same as KV Oostende, but they enjoy a better goals difference. [/b] africanfootball.com/news/577472/Ill-Moses-Simon-listed-by-Gent-for-Champions-League 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:24am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] 'The World Should Give Nigeria a Chance' - Blatter Biyi Akangbe [/size] [img]http://4.bp..com/-TirYf3wH0G0/VW4gE8L_o7I/AAAAAAAAA2c/7kPLmG8HJII/s640/Blatter-is-to-leave-office-after-17-years-in-the-top-job-gettyimages.jpg[/img] Embattled FIFA President, Sepp Joseph Blatter, has thrown his hat in the ring in support of Africa producing the next FIFA President. Two Nigerians, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu and Chief Segun Odegbami, have indicated interest in the plum job. Speaking on a local Swiss radio station over the weekend, Blatter said Africa had contributed so much to the development of football that it would not be out of place if the continent produces the next FIFA president. He said: “Africa can produce the next FIFA president, why not. “Nigeria is an interesting football country, which has participated in all FIFA competitions, winning the U-17 World cup four times and doing well at the big stage. “Other continents should support Nigeria because of her pedigree. “The world should give Nigeria a chance because she can bring a lot of positive developments to world football". Meanwhile, Blatter has also urged FIFA to stick to the timetable for the elections, affirming that this would ensure the credibility of the process. CAF is expected to meet in Cairo, Egypt next week to consider the candidacy of Kalu and Odegbami for the FIFA top job. There is a proposal to bar any past FIFA Executive Committee member from contesting the election due to their indictment over allegations of corruption. [/b] www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/10/the-world-should-give-nigeria-chance.html 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:27am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Besiktas Takes a Step Further In Mikel's Chase By Biyi Akangbe [/size] [img]http://3.bp..com/-7YLGkxlQ_jw/VddSdQ63vOI/AAAAAAAABCU/sgvk6OwwQ1s/s400/Mikel_onjewumichael..com.jpg[/img] Besiktas are attempting to seal the transfer of Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, according to reports. The Turkish league leaders are keen to add to their squad as they eye a return to the Champions League. And Mikel, 28, has emerged as one of their top targets. Jose Mourinho and Roman Abramovich are both willing to let him leave providing that Besiktas meet their asking price,according to Fichajes. Mikel has been at the club for the best part of a decade but now may be the time to move on. www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/10/besiktas-takes-step-further-in-mikels.html 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:37am On Oct 20, 2015 |
[size=14pt] AF Ghana African Football Ghana Fameyeh thrilled with heroics in CHAN qualifier [/size] https://africanfootball.com/bp_images/2015/10/JoelFameyeh.jpg Joel Fameyeh by Ameenu Shardow Local Black Stars hero Joel Fameyeh is delighted with his headline-grabbing display in Sunday’s 2016 CHAN qualifier against Ivory Coast in Kumasi. The player from the Division One League scored a brace as Ghana rallied to gain a slim first leg advantage in a 2-1 victory at Baba Yara Stadium. "To me as a player is a very good thing and I want to say I’m very much impressed with my own self," the Asokwa Deportivo striker said in a post-match interview. "What I can say is that everything is in God’s hands. We are praying that we will be injury free so that when we get to Ivory Coast we can perform well." africanfootball.com/news/577562/Fameyeh-thrilled-with-heroics-in-CHAN-qualifier |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 11:43am On Oct 20, 2015 |
AIG07:Not yet. |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:14pm On Oct 20, 2015*. Modified: 12:46pm On Oct 20, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:Well, lets see if the available strikers mentioned above will produce a consistent goal scoring performance. I can't forget Emenike's goals when we needed them most, especialy his combination with Brown Ideye. I miss Emenike. I think he did the right thing, to resign when the ovation had started going low is the best thing to do. Unlike others, who waited for the fans to call endlessly for their heads. No need to mention names anyway. |
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