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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:39am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2016 CHAN Qualifiers Nigeria Eagles praised for CHAN qualification [/size]  Shehu Dikko - Nigeria league chief Nigeria’s home-based team have been congratulated for qualifying for next year’s CHAN at the expense of Burkina Faso. Nigeria held hosts Burkina Faso to a 0-0 draw on Sunday to advance to the final tournament in Rwanda on a 2-0 aggregate having won the first leg in Port Harcourt. Ailing Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh was among the first to congratulate the team from his sick bed in Europe. “Praise God!Super Eagles qualify for 2016 CHAN on 2-0 aggregate vs Burkina Faso,” the coach said on his Twitter handle. NFF second vice-president Shehu Dikko, who led the Nigerian delegation to Ouagadougou, saluted the resolute performance of the team in Burkina Faso. “It was a tough game, but I’m happy our boys withstood everything thrown at them to qualify. The NFF is proud of the team’s display and the discipline exhibited,” said Dikko, who is also the chairman of the Nigeria league. The Nigeria ambassador to Burkina Faso David Bala, who hosted the Eagles to a dinner on Saturday and to lunch on Sunday, said: "I am delighted. The boys made the country proud. This is a battle they have won so bravely." [/b] africanfootball.com/news/579652/Eagles-praised-for-CHAN-qualification 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:43am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Nigeria Emenike: I have nothing against Oliseh [/size]  Emenike Al Ain of UAE striker Emmanuel Emenike has maintained his decision to quit international football had nothing to do with coach Sunday Oliseh. Emenike has announced he will no longer be available for selection by Nigeria to join Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama, who has also called time on his Eagles career. Oliseh recalled the striker even after he had declared after taking over the team he would only call up players who are playing regularly in the top leagues in the world. "I have absolutely nothing against the coach (Oliseh)," said the 28-year-old Emenike, who has gone more than two years without scoring a goal for Nigeria. "As for me, I still remain loyal to coach Sunday Oliseh and I want to believe he understands my decision. “My decision has nothing to do with the coach, who is a brave man, a technically sound person, my decision has nothing to go against his vision for the Super Eagles. “Me out of the team will equally ease pressure on the coach and it will enable the younger players to fight harder for the team." The 2013 AFCON top scorer has equally thrown his weight behind the Eagles to qualify for both the 2017 AFCON and 2018 World Cup. "Nigeria have produced lots of talented goal poacher like Julius Aghahowa, Victor Agali, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Samuel Okwaraji, Obafemi Martins, Ike Uche, Rashidi Yekini just to mention a few. I believe with God on our side, the team will fly higher without Emenike,” he predicted. "I will be glad to see them qualify for both the AFCON and World Cup in 2018. “We have lots of good players in the team and more are still coming in to contribute, so I believe the team will get better and stronger as time goes on. The team will be great under Oliseh." [/b] africanfootball.com/news/579767/Emenike-I-have-nothing-against-Oliseh 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:56am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Ezenwa excited by Chan qualification By: George Akpayen [/size]  Ikechukwu Ezenwa Nigeria goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa is over the moon following his country's qualification for the 2016 Chan in Rwanda. Nigeria's Super Eagles overcame their Burkinabe counterparts in a two-legged clash by winning 2-0 on aggregate, and the Sunshine Stars goalkeeper admitted that the decisive game in Ouagadougou was "very difficult". But Ezenwa is enlivened by the chance of featuring in his first African Nations Championship (Chan) and also helping the Nigerians claim a second appearance at the tournament which is meant for players based in their country's leagues in Africa. However, the goalkeeper would not want to be drawn into any kind of expectations ahead of the tournament next year, as he looks forward to the draw. "I am very happy with what we have achieved as a team. The qualification for the Chan represents a very good opportunity for most of us to play on the international stage. It is more exciting, for me, because it will be my first to be at the Chan, and hopefully I will be a part of the team that will be in Rwanda. "It is the second time the Super Eagles will be at the Chan so it is very good for us who play in the league here in the country. It will be too early to talk about the tournament now because all of the teams that qualified did well to be in the Chan," he told supersport.com. Ezenwa went on to talk about how they navigated their way to a scoreless draw in Burkina Faso that saw them prevail by 2-0 from their win in the first meeting. He also spoke of the missed penalty kick by Burkina Faso in the decisive game. "I must say that it was a very difficult game. When they were awarded a penalty, it looked like we would be in for a difficult game, but I had the belief in God that they will not score and that happened," said Ezenwa to supersport.com. Ezenwa is now back with Sunshine Stars as they prepare to face Akwa United in a Nigerian top-flight game at the Nest of Champions on Wednesday. [/b] ng.supersport.mobi/football/super-eagles/news/151027/Ezenwa_excited_by_Chan_qualification 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:40am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Chad appoint Song for Eagles By: Andrew Randa [/size] Chad, who are Nigeria’s Group G opponents in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, have sacked their French coach Emmanuel Tregoat and replaced him with former Cameroon defender Rigobert Song. Sitting bottom of the group behind Egypt, Nigeria and Tanzania, the Football Federation in Chad gave Tregoat the boot and replaced him with the 39 year old former Liverpool defender. Song, who has a record 137 caps for Cameroon making his début in 1993 will now be in full charge of the ‘Les Sao’ when the qualifiers resume in March next year. Chad will resume 2017 Afcon qualifying hostilities when they travel to Dar Es Salaam to play Tanzania. Song has won two Africa Cup of Nations titles with Cameroun in 2000 and 2002 while appearing in eight editions of the tournament between 1996-2010. He is famous for being sent off in successive Fifa World Cup tournaments ( 1994, 1998) appearing in four World Cups for Cameroun. Song retired in 2011 and went into punditry before his latest adventure in Chad. [/b] ng.supersport.mobi/football/super-eagles/news/151027/Chad_appoint_Song_for_Eagles |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:45am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Nigeria FIFA Presidency: Odegbami blames Adamu, Kalu for failure [/size]  Former Nigeria skipper Segun ‘Mathematical’ Odegbami has blamed ex-FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu and rival Orji Uzor Kalu for his failure not to get the backing of other African countries in his quest to be elected new FIFA boss. Odegbami, who was endorsed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to run for the FIFA presidency in February, could not muster nominations from five African Fas by Monday’s deadline for him to qualify to stand for the FIFA presidential elections. “Where were Amos Adamu and (Orji) Kalu yesterday (Monday)? It’s a Nigerian thing to bring down others,” accused a sobered Odegbami on a radio interview monitored in Abuja Tuesday morning. “Well, I have done my own bit and it is left for others to do theirs.” Former Abia State Governor Kalu was linked with the FIFA presidential race, but he did not submit any documentation for his candidacy to the NFF. The NFF therefore endorsed Odegbami at the weekend. Adamu, who is now being investigated by the FIFA ethics committee, has publicly endorsed Kalu as the best candidate from Nigeria to contest for the FIFA presidency. [/b] africanfootball.com//news/579929/FIFA-Presidency-Odegbami-blames-Adamu-Kalu-for-failure |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 9:04am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Obafemi Martins, Adi star in MLS playoffs [/size]  Obafemi Martins Obafemi Martins and Fanendo Adi will lead Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers attack respectively when they battle for honours in the MLS playoffs. The Nigeria strikers are the shining light of their respective clubs in the just-ended regular season of the MLS, scoring 15 goals each and they now have their hands full in a bid to make impact in the playoffs. Their teams play in the Western Conference and on Wednesday Seattle Sounders will host LA Galaxy. Seattle Sounders were knocked out in the playoffs last year and so Martins and his team mates will now be seeking revenge. Fanendo Adi and his Portland Timbers teammates will face Sporting Kansas City in the playoffs on Thursday. Nigerian-born Canada international Tesho Akindele will represent FC Dallas in the playoffs. MLS PLAYOFF Full fixtures: FIRST ROUND (OCT. 28-29) EASTERN CONFERENCE Thursday 29: Montreal Impact vs Toronto FC Wednesday 28: D.C. United vs New England Revolution WESTERN CONFERENCE Thursday 29: Portland Timbers vs Sporting Kansas City Wednesday 28: Seattle Sounders vs LA Galaxy SECOND ROUND (NOV. 1/NOV.  EASTERN CONFERENCE New York Red Bulls vs lowest remaining seed Columbus Crew vs. second-lowest remaining seed WESTERN CONFERENCE FC Dallas vs. lowest remaining seed Vancouver Whitecaps vs. second-lowest remaining seed [/b] africanfootball.com/news/579898/Obafemi-Martins-Adi-star-in-MLS-playoffs 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:10am On Oct 28, 2015 |
Orkpekyandega: Much respect to Emenike. His maturity is unbelievable and I pray God blesses him and increases him in his career. Emenike will always remain a Super Eagles hero and the Super Eagles will continue to fly higher. 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 9:16am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Ujah scores brace, Enyeama can't keep a clean sheet - Nigerians abroad review [/size] [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/7/68/ahmed-musa-of-cska-moscow_1u3eqg7cdcli61o7xy76md4x1y.jpg?t=-1532874416&w=320[/img] Ahmed Musa picked up a booking during a frustrating showing for CSKA Moscow, in which the Russian heavyweights were held to a 0-0 draw by Terek Grozny.  Now permanently reinstalled to the Celtic starting XI, Efe Ambrose featured for 90 minutes in the Hoops’ rampant 5-0 victory at home against Dundee United. The win takes the Buoys four points clear at the top of the Scottish table. [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/8/fe/ben-watson-troy-deeney-odion-ighalo-of-watford_1otawu8feocho1lyfb2vsbqwld.jpg?t=-1629642416&w=320[/img] Premier League fans saw a different side to Odion Ighalo as the forward contributed two assists—his first of the season—in Watford’s impressive 2-0 away victory over Stoke City. [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_America/ec/b0/obafemi-martins-seattle-mls-08302015_1lmle4cb18sns1xfioynlx5i4t.jpg?t=-1792566416&w=320[/img] Obafemi Martins contributed an assist as Seattle Sounders defeated Real Salt Lake 3-1 in Major League Soccer. The striker’s outfit are set to face LA Galaxy in the MLS playoffs on Thursday. [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/goal_uk/45/9/kelechi-iheanacho-premier-league-manchester-city-v-manchester-united_21fgjonv86ol1jgbzv74abehd.jpg?t=-1622599960&w=320[/img] Kelechi Iheanacho featured in perhaps the most high-profile match of his career as he made a seven-minute cameo in Manchester City’s 0-0 draw away at Manchester United in the Premier League.  Vincent Enyeama was again not at his best for Lille as their troubled start to the season continued at home to Marseille. Michy Batshuayi and Romain Alessandrini both scored against Les Dogues, who have won only once in their last seven.  Elderson Echiejile was a glistening presence for AS Monaco down the left flank in their 1-0 away victory at Stade de Reims. [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/3c/fe/kurt-zouma-gary-cahill-cesar-azpilicueta-john-terry-diego-costa-john-obi-mikel-of-chelsea_i3r45z2mavrh1auvfujxmumfi.jpg?t=-1532393544&w=320[/img] John Obi Mikel entered at half time for Chelsea in their match away at West Ham United, replacing Cesc Fabregas, but was unable to help the Pensioners avoid a 2-1 defeat which heaps further pressure on Jose Mourinho. The Blues have lost three of the five matches the Nigerian has played in this season.  Bartholomew Ogbeche’s scoring run came to an end in the Eredivisie as the forward, suffering with injury, was replaced 36 minutes into Cambuur’s 1-1 draw with ADO Den Haag. [img]http://images.performgroup.com/di/library/Goal_Nigeria/6a/ec/viktor-skripnik-and-anthony-ujah-of-werder-bremen_1gr8zct74p47l11ubajyr71yjs.jpg?t=-1532101088&w=320[/img] Anthony Ujah was the star man for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga as his two-goal display helped his new club to a 3-1 away triumph over former side Mainz. The win was Ujah’s first for Werder since August, and takes them up to 14th in the Bundesliga table. [/b] m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/7175/gallery/2015/10/26/16698862/ujah-scores-brace-enyeama-cant-keep-a-clean-sheet-nigerians/viktor-skripnik-and-anthony-ujah-of-werder-bremen/10 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 9:38am On Oct 28, 2015 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 9:41am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Ujah Honoured With Man Of The Match Award [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14404[/img] Nigerian forward, Anthony Ujah, was voted man-of-the-match in Werder Bremen's 3-1 away win against Mainz. Ujah grabbed a brace in the win against Mainz who featured Super Eagles defender, Leon Balogun. The announcement was made by the club on their official twitter handle on Tuesday. They also twieeted that it will serve as motivation for their DFB Pokal game at home to Cologne on Wednesday. "Extra motivation for tomorrow: Anthony Ujah was voted man of the match against Mainz on Saturday. Congratulations, Tony!" He has now scored four goals in 10 Bundesliga games. www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14404 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 9:44am On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] World Cup Qualifier: Oliseh To Release Eagles List This Week [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14400[/img] By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles coach Sunday is expected to release a list of 24 players for next month's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Swaziland this week, Comple tesportsnigeria.com can report. Oliseh, who missed the Home Eagles second leg clash against Burkina Faso due to illness, last Sunday will resume in the first week of November. The former Juventus and Borrusia Dortmund midfielder will call up six home-based players to the squad with the defenders Chima Akas, Austin Oborakpo and Jamiu Alimi all expected to be named, a source close to the team told Comple tesportsnigeria.com. "We expect the coach to send us his squad list for the all important games next month this week," the top source said. With Al Ain forward Emmanuel Emenike quitting the Super Eagles, it remains to be seen the choices of strikers that will be called up in his absence. However, West Ham winger Victor Moses may be included in the squad. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14400 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:29pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] COC: Aluko To Miss Leicester Clash, Akpom To Start [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14397[/img] Hull City will be without Nigerian forward, Sone Aluko, for Tuesday night's Capital One Cup Fourth Round clash against Leicester City. According to Hull City's official website, Aluko injured his side during the pre-match warm-up in Saturday's Championship win against Birmingham City. Meanwhile, Moses Odubajo and Arsenal on loan forward, Chuba Akpom, are likely to feature against Leicester. And with manager Steve Bruce unwilling to gamble on anybody’s fitness, Harry Maguire is likely to come into the team to make his first start since the third round victory over Swansea. Other changes are also likely, with Mohamed Diame, Shaun Maloney and Tom Huddlestone all pushing for inclusion. Curtis Davies (calf), Robert Snodgrass (knee) and Adama Diomande (groin) remain absent. For Leicester, Jeffrey Schlupp misses out through suspension and Matty James is a long-term absentee with a knee problem. Leonardo Ulloa could return after a knock kept him out of the Foxes’ weekend victory over Crystal Palace. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14397 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:32pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Salisu Yusuf: Home Eagles Good Enough To Win CHAN [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14397[/img] Super Eagles assistant coach Salisu Yusuf is confident his team can go all the way at the African Nations Championship in Rwanda next year after overcoming Burkina Faso to qualify. He spoke with Comple tesportsnigeria.com's ADEBOYE AMOSU, who was in Ouagadougou… Congratulations on your team's qualification for the African Nations Championships, how would rate the performance of your players against Burkina Faso? I believe they did well. It was a tough game I must confess, as Burkina Faso were so determined to stop us from qualifying. The players did well to weather the storm and we are happy with their performance. Your players struggled for most of the game especially in the first half, would you attribute that to the difficult weather conditions in Ouagadougou? I don't like making excuses, but I believe we have to give kudos to our boys for what they have achieved on the pitch. They were determined to make sure we made it to Rwanda and they gave their all in the game. Burkina Faso is not a small nation in world football as we have seen in recent years. They did well, but we proved to them over the two legs that we are better than them. Was there any moment in the game when you thought the Burkinabes would stop your team from making it to Rwanda? Not all. We knew they would come out desperate to score an early goal and we already told the players not allow that. We believe in the players and they did well by not letting us down. Your Burkinabe counterpart, Idrissa Traore, attributed his side's loss to their failure to convert the penalty kick that was awarded to them in the first half, what's your thought on this? He has a right to analyse the game the way he sees it. But the fact is that we also created a number of goalscoring opportunities we didn't convert. We could as well talk about those clear-cut chances we missed in the first leg. May be if we had scored more goals at home he would not have said that. Do you think your team is good enough to win the African Nations Championship in Rwanda next year? Why not, that is our number one objective now that we have qualified for the competition. No doubt we still have to improve in one or two areas, but I believe the team will get better. What is important is for us to prepare well for the competition. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14398 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:35pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Kalu Uche Hits Brace In Indian Super League [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14406[/img] By Johnny Edward: Former Super Eagles star Kalu Uche scored a first-half brace for his Indian Super League side, Pune FC, in Tuesday's 3-2 home win against bottom placed Kerala Blasters FC at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex. Uche, who took his goal tally to four in six league games, cancelled out Mohammed Rafi' first minute opener for the visitors in the 16th minute before handing his side the lead seven minutes later. Rafi however grabbed his own brace as well in the game when he restored parity for Kerala Blasters. However the struggling visitors were denied a point from the game when former Stoke City and Turkey forward Tuncay Sanli grabbed the winner for the hosts 18 minutes from time. Pune currently on 12 points will face second placed Goa this Friday away in another top of the table clash in India. Uche's other strikes for Pune FC came in his side's 2-1 defeats to Delhi Dynamos and Chennaiyin FC. The 32-year-old former Levante and Espanyol forward is one of Nigeria's most travelled football stars having played in seven countries since he joined Spanish side Espanyol in 2000. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14406 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:38pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] COC: Iwobi Starts As Sheffield Wednesday Spank Arsenal [/size] Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi made his first senior Arsenal start on Tuesday night but he was on the losing side as the Gunners were eliminated in the fourth round of the League Cup by Sheffield Wednesday. The Championship side stunned their Premier League opponents with a 3-0 victory at Hillsborough with goals from Ross Wallace, Lucas Joao and Sam Hutchinson. The opening 20 minutes of the match were marred by injuries for the visitors, with Theo Walcott having to replace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain less than five minutes after kickoff, before limping off with a calf injury himself shortly after. Arsenal had the majority of the possession early on, but the home side broke the deadlock just short of the half hour mark as Daniel Pudil played the ball through to Wallace, who drove the ball into the bottom corner first time. Getting the opening goal on the board ensured that the Owls finished the first half in a confident mood, with Wallace almost adding a second from a free kick, before crossing the ball in from a short corner to set up Joao for a header at the far post, doubling the Championship club’s advantage. Wednesday’s bright spell continued at the start of the second half, resulting in Sam Hutchinson adding a third after Wallace blasted the ball forward from a free kick for Kieran Lee to cross in for the midfielder. It almost got worse for the Gunners in the 55th minute as Barry Bannan crossed the ball in for Joao, but the scorer of the second goal nodded the ball just wide while looking to complete his brace. Despite being three goals down, Arsenal started to fight back with 20 minutes to go, as Mathieu Debuchy did enough to win a corner, but Per Mertesacker’s header from close range was straight at Joe Wildsmith. Joel Campbell sprinted down the right to try to pick out Kieran Gibbs at the far post, but he was crowded out as the Owls tried to keep hold of the clean sheet. Arsenal had another chance for a late consolation as the match headed into stoppage time with Iwobi, who was making his senior debut, trying to set up Giroud, but the Frenchman overhit the ball. [/b] www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14410 |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:41pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
[size=14pt] Iwobi Celebrates Arsenal Debut Despite League Cup Defeat [/size] By Johnny Edward: Arsenal’s Nigerian teen star Alex Iwobi is delighted to have made his competitive senior debut for the Gunners in Tuesday night’s 3-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday. Iwobi who was an unused substitute for Arsenal in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup played all 90 minutes of the encounter as Arsene Wenger’s men crashed out of the competition. An excited Iwobi who was a surprise inclusion in the squad and has been called up to Nigeria’s U-23 squad for next month’s Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal tweeted: “Despite the result, happy to have made my debut for @Arsenal.” The youngster who recently signed a contract extension Arsenal has also been capped twice by the Super Eagles. Iwobi scored a brace for Arsenal U-19s in their 2-0 home win against counterparts Bayern in the UEFA Youth League at Meadow Park last week. www.completesportsnigeria.mobi/readNewsItem1.php?nid=14412 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by JSMMUYIWA(m): 6:28pm On Oct 28, 2015 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Tomtoxic: 9:10am On Oct 29, 2015 |
super eagles list for Swaziland is out new invites are hope Akpan,martins,sone aluko,and iheanacho.I just hope victor moses doesn't skip this 1 too b4 oliseh refuses calling him again. Swaziland here we come 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 9:40am On Oct 29, 2015 |
It's clear to me that the full list is yet to hit the media..... Coz it's supposed to be a 24-man list but the list is according to "a decent NFF source" as reported in Complete Sports...... **saw it when Nigeria u-17 were rounding off Victory against The Aussies** Well, Cool to see Iheanacho and Victor Moses........ I thought Oliseh might not call up Moses because of the last time (though Moses did explain to Oliseh...... Anyway, Whatever....) In as much as I like Martins and think he needs another chance in the Eagles, honestly I would have preferred seeing an Isaac Success or maybe another chance for Anthony Ujah............ But it's ok, if this list is "truly official" (and I think it is, though I await the "full 24") then Martins just got his chance and if he blows it....... Then Oliseh should just forget about Martins even if he goes back and bang 100 goals in one MLS game....... There's still Success to invite, Ujah to give another look-in, Ideye to check out also, even an Imoh Ezekiel, even Taiwo Awoniyi (who's proven himself with Nigeria's u-23s)........ AND MORE. Like I once said, Invite Martins but if he doesn't live up to expectations......... Then we move on from him!!!!!!! (NO TIME TO LOSE PLS......). But I'd sooner have an Isaac Success than a Martins in my Team. Thank God the future is looking "super bright" in our attacking department........... Even "u-17 Goals king, Victor Osimhen" is looking good for a senior call-up after let's say 2.5-3.5 yrs from now.........*smiles* On the whole, the list looks "powerful" and "really intimidating" and to think we still got other super talents and top players out there not on this list says a lot too.......... **THE RESURGENCE OF THE SUPER EAGLES** The Glory days are not far now.............. *smiles* 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by lexyman(m): 10:01am On Oct 29, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd: I think he only sees Martins as a qualifier material , Oliseh knows that he doesn't need him , if we re to go by his philosophy ,building a team for the future " although, Its a ver ery nice list I must admit , the eagles can come back to d winning ways not just winning but with plenty of goals . Another Nice addition to the team is Hope Akpan , we need a very compact midfield and someone that will do d link up play . 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 10:09am On Oct 29, 2015 |
Orkpekyandega:What about CAF Championship and the destination of our Glo Premier League Players when they leave the Local League. CHAN qualification has suddenly become a yard stick to measuring the progress of the Nigerian League right? Adepoju must be a Jocker here. 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 10:55am On Oct 29, 2015 |
Orkpekyandega:Hey!! Kalu Uche, what a journey, what a career. But to think you could leave Chinese League for Indian League sounds so unconvincing. Of all the less promising leagues in the World, why must it be India? Nigerian players' football career is just like a tale of morning stars or rather that of morning dew. Indian League!!! Hmmmmmmnnn |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:23am On Oct 29, 2015 |
Oliseh Recalls Martins, Invites Iheanacho, Aluko For Swaziland Tie  By Richard Jideaka, Abuja: Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has listed Seattle Sounders striker Obafemi Martins for a recall to the national team for the World Cup qualifier against Swaziland in November after a two-year absence, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports. Comple tesportsnigeria.com checks showed that the return of Martins, who has been scoring freely in the United States first-tier Major League Soccer is the highlight of the 24-man list Sunday Oliseh submitted to the Nigeria Football Federation. Also listed according to a decent NFF secretariat source are Manchester City forward Kelechi Iheanacho and Hull City’s Sone Aluko as well as Hope Akpan, among other regular suspects like Carl Ikeme, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses. Complete Sports gathered further that Oliseh invited 18 foreign-based players that include Odion Ighalo, Efe Ambrose, Shehu Abdullahi, Leon Balogun, Elderson Echiejile, Sylvester Igbonu, Rabiu Ibrahim, Simon Moses and skipper Ahmed Musa. Eight home-based players led by the Sunshine Stars of Akure duo of Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Tunde Adeniyi will be joined by ChimaAkas, Austin Oboriakpo and Gbolahan Salami. The camp will open next week. www.completesportsnigeria.com/oliseh-recalls-martins-invites-iheanacho-aluko-for-swaziland-tie/ 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:43am On Oct 29, 2015 |
World Cup Qualifier: Eagles To Face Swaziland On Friday, November 13  Nigeria and Swaziland will clash under floodlights at the Somhlolo National Stadium in Lobamba, in their 2018 FIFA World Cup African Round 2 first leg tie, the Nigeria Football Federation have announced. The Swaziland Football Association has fixed the match to start at 7pm Swazi time (6pm Nigeria time) on Friday, November 13 at the 20,000-capacity Somhlolo Stadium, which is an all-standing arena. Swaziland eliminated Djibouti 8-1 on aggregate in round one of the qualifiers to set up the Super Eagles tie. FIFA have appointed Germain Koole of Benin Republic as referee for the match, with his compatriots Bienvenu Dina, Sena Ulrich Houedin and Gustave Eugene Tohouegnon as assistant 1, assistant 2 and fourth official respectively. Mohamed Bahou from Morocco will serve as the referee assessor with Joseph Nkole from Zambia to serve as match commissioner. The Super Eagles, currently rated 52nd in the world, drew a bye in the Round One as the Sihlangu negotiated past Djibouti easily. The Sihlangu sit in 135th place in the FIFA ranking. Swaziland have never qualified for any major competition. The Super Eagles will resume camping for the match in Abuja on Monday, November 9. www.completesportsnigeria.com/world-cup-qualifier-eagles-to-face-swaziland-on-friday-november-13/ 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:05pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
------------------BREAKING NEWS--------------------- Oliseh have "officially" invited Martins for Nigeria's November World cup qualifiers........ But like I said earlier on this thread(in fact on this page.......), I "awaited" the "official list of 23-24" players coz the list making rounds since morning are "speculations" with some elements of truth........... No Iheanacho, No Sone Aluko, and No Victor Moses..... As speculated earlier...... Here's the "Official" list: GKs: Carl Ikeme (Wolverhampton Wanderers); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (Sunshine Stars); Dele Alampasu (Club de Sportivo Feirense). Defenders: Abdullahi Shehu; Kalu Orji;Elderson Echiejile; Chima Akas; Leon Balogun; Godfrey Oboabona; Efe Ambrose; Austin Oboroakpo. Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi;Paul Onobi;Mikel Obi; Rabiu Ibrahim; Wilfred Ndidi ; Sylvester Igbonu. Forwards: Ahmed Musa;Moses Simon;Odion Ighalo;Ezekiel Bassey;Alex Iwobi;Obafemi Martins. **Soon this "official list will flood the media** I confirmed this through Brila Fm's twitter handle. **You know Brila.... Africa's first and Nigeria's only Sports radio...... So that's it....** And I must say I'm kinda surprised Martins made it and Nacho or Isaac Success or Ujah did not (ONE OF THEM SHOULD HAVE). I knew Victor Moses might be snubbed because of the last incident (where he wrote the Nff and Oliseh about his "unique" reasons for wanting to be left out of the friendlies earlier this month). Oliseh should take it easy biko........ Obviously brought in Enyimba's Ezekiel Bassey in place of Victor Moses. Well, it's alright.... It's still a "GOOD AND EXCITING" squad, after all, no be swaziland?? (Not underrating them but truth be told.... We don't have to break a sweat to beat them..... If this squad play to their strengths). Anyway, Nacho and Success.... Pls keep doing ur things..... Ok.... Both ur times will come... Meanwhile, Martins...... Good to have u back after over 2 yrs I think...... Now is ur chance..... Make a "statement" and stay..... Or else....... **smiles** 3 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Icon4s(m): 4:36pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd: Very obvious dat Oliseh has kept faith with d squad dat beat Cameroun with jst d relacement of Emenike with Martins. I would have loved to see Iheanacho, Success and Imoh in dat forward list. Anyways, there time will surely come. I would have also loved d recall of Aluko, Babatunde and Hope Akpan. Oliseh has started again by nt inviting Victor Moses. 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by AIG07: 6:18pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd:thanks for keeping us updated. I've really missed those folks at brila f.m those guys are exceptional sportcaster- good having martins back in d team-hope he brings his form n experience to d team. Can't wait for d two legged match. 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 7:52pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
Iheanacho finally gets on the list 1 Like
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 8:18pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
Yahooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hehehehe........ Ki ta ki bia...... Now u come..... My analysis was correct...... One out of Nacho, Success or Ujah should have been included..... But that's all settled now........ *smiles* Anyway, I said that squad list was good and exciting right? Well, with Nacho's inclusion....... That squad is now "Super awesome"........ My goodness!!!!!! Check out that attack....... Kaiiii!!!!! If only Oliseh brought in Victor Moses...... But it's ok..... Hope Oliseh brings in Moses in subsequent games.... Moses is "super vital" to the team's attack... He shouldn't allow "petty" things affect the "possibility" of assembling AFRICA'S DEADLIEST AND MOST DREADED ATTACK....... Ride on Super Eagles...... Let's go there!!!!!!! Hey..... Safarigirl.... I guess Mr. Krat**** can go take a hike now...... *smiles* 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Nobody: 9:48pm On Oct 29, 2015 |
TheSuperNerd: I think we don't need Moses in the Team anymore. He should the clique of Enyeama and Emenike! He's not willing to sacrifice for the National Team "anymore" hence I don't see a reason for his recall! I think it's better we build a Team, especially the front line around Captain Musa, Ihenacho, Simon, Iwobi and Ighalo. My personal opinion though! 1 Like |
then Martins just got his chance and if he blows it....... Then Oliseh should just forget about Martins even if he goes back and bang 100 goals in one MLS game....... There's still Success to invite, Ujah to give another look-in, Ideye to check out also, even an Imoh Ezekiel, even Taiwo Awoniyi (who's proven himself with Nigeria's u-23s)........ AND MORE. 
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