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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:54pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ighalo: I Can’t Say No To Dream Man United Move 7 Jan 2016 Headlines [/size]  Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo appears to been keen on to Manchester United. The Watford star has been in sensational form this season, scoring 14 goals in his debut Premier League campaign, and Manchester United are in need of a prolific centre forward given their recent lack of goals. Atletico Madrid have been strongly linked with Ighalo but he has surprisingly admitted a switch to Old Trafford would be a dream come true. “There has been speculation from Spain and Italy but I’ve played there and now want to play in England,” Ighalo told The Sun. “I don’t think I will be moving but I’m not sure I’d say no if United called. “They were my team growing up. I loved watching Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke on TV. “They were my idols and playing at Old Trafford has always been a dream.” www.completesportsnigeria.com/ighalo-i-cant-say-no-to-dream-man-united-move/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 12:55pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Delighted Ighalo Dedicates Complete Sports Player Of The Year Award To God, Fans [/size]  Nigeria and Watford striker Odion Ighalo is extremely pleased to have won the 2015 Complete Sports Player of the Year award. The Hornets forward scored 32 goals in 2015 for club and country, including 14 goals in his debut season in the Premier League so far this term. Ighalo, wbo beat Obafemi Martins, Kelechi Iheanacho, Ahmed Musa and Victor Osimhen to the award, says the recognition will urge him to work harder. The Super Eagles star also thanked his esteemed fans who voted for him. “I give thanks to God and the fans who voted for me,” Ighalo said after being notified of the award. I had a great year in 2015 and this very important award means I have been recognised by my own people, my fellow Nigerians. “Being Complete Sports Player of the Year gives me the zeal to work even harder. Thanks to my fans for all their support, God bless them. “With their support and prayers I can do better.” www.completesportsnigeria.com/delighted-ighalo-dedicates-complete-sports-player-of-the-year-award-to-god-fans/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 1:01pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ibenegbu Disappointed With Home Eagles Draw With Angola [/size]  By Adeboye Amosu: Ikechukwu Ibenegbu is disappointed to see his side draw their friendly game against Angola on Wednesday, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com. The midfielder put the home- Eagles ahead from the spot kick in the 84th minute of the encounter, but the Palancas Negras rallied back two minutes from time to end the game in a 1-1 draw. Ibenegbu told Comple tesportsnigeria.com that they were disappointed to surrender the lead during the closing stages of the keenly contested encounter. "It was a good test for us, but we are disappointed we didn't come out with a win," the Warri Wolves midfielder told Comple tesportsnigeria.com. "It's good to play a game like this and we hope to build on it in subsequent matches." The Eagles will take on Cote d'lvoire in their last friendly before CHAN on Monday, January 11. www.completesportsnigeria.com/ibenegbu-disappointed-with-home-eagles-draw-with-angola/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BascoVanVeli(m): 1:35pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
Orkpekyandega: Amunike won the u17 world cup with far more flash. When u put the tournerment we had side by side with Ivory Coast i'd say Amunike was the better coach even tactics wise. 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Gin1234: 1:46pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by enomakos(m): 1:54pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
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| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 3:09pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] GALLERY: Unlucky Ones - Legends who failed to win the African Footballer of the Year award [/size]  AUSTINE OKOCHA (Nigeria) - The unluckiest of all having lost narrowly thrice. Jay Jay was top scorer and MVP at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations plus one of the five Africans in the Fifa greatest 100 footballers short list  FINIDI GEORGE (Nigeria) - One of the greatest wingers ever and was so good that Madrid & Barcelona queued for him. The Champions League winner is rated 10th best African player of the last century according to the International Federation of Football History yet did not win the African Player of the Year award and was never nominated  AHMED HASSAN (Egypt) – The four-time Afcon champion remains the world’s most-capped male player ever. His 184 outings for the Pharaohs are unlikely to be bested any time soon.  SEYDOU KEITA (Mali) – He was beaten to the award by Yaya Toure in 2011. Keita picked up three La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey, three Supercopa de Espana and two Champions League titles with Barcelona  ANTHONY YEBOAH (Ghana) – The legendary Black Stars player bowed to compatriot Abedi Pele twice and came ninth in the 1993 Fifa Ballon d'Or won by Italy’s Roberto Baggio  MOHAMMED ABOUTRIKA (Egypt) – Despite winning a record four African Inter-Club Player of the Year titles, winning the big prize was a wild goose chase for the Egyptian great as he was beaten to the crown by Togolese Adebayor in 2008, his best year.  MICHAEL ESSIEN (Ghana) – Tied with Didier Drogba and Yaya Toure as the African footballer with most consecutive nominations in the award (5), the Champions League winner is one of the most luckless players not to have picked the crown. He finished third on every occasion.  BENNI McCARTHY (South Africa) – One of the few Africans to have won the Champions League, the deadly striker was the most outstanding individual at the 1998 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations where he scooped the top scorer ‘s award. He remains Bafana Bafana’s all time top scorer ....... [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 3:39pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt].[/size]  SEGUN ODEGBAMI (Nigeria) – ‘Mathematical’, Super Eagles’ second-highest scorer of all time lost at the award twice (1977 & 1980). The veteran was the second player after Laurent Pokou to win back-to-back Afcon top scorer award  ASAMOAH GYAN (Ghana) – Bowed to Samuel Eto’o at the award ceremony in 2010. The skilful forward, who is the youngest player ever to score for the Black Stars, holds the record as the highest scoring African at the Fifa World Cup with six goals. Yet he has not won the African Player of the Year title  JOSEPH-ANTOINE BELL (Cameroon) - He is recognised by IFFHS as Africa’s greatest goalkeeper of the 20th century and was twice runner-up in the African Footballer of the Year award.  DANIEL AMOKACHI (Nigeria) – Despite being one of Nigeria’s deadliest strikers, he was the first player to score in the Uefa Champions League in its present format. The Bull also came close twice to win the award in 1994 and 1996, where he was beaten to the award by compatriots Emmanuel Amuneke and Nwankwo Kanu respectively.  NOUREDDINE NAYBET (Morocco) – He is one of Africa’s finest defenders ever. Naybet played a record 115 matches for the Atlas Lions, representing the country in two World Cups and six Africa Cup of Nations tournaments.  HOSSAM HASSAN (Egypt) - The sublime poacher was a key figure in three of Egypt’s Afcon triumphs in 1986, 1998 and 2006. He remains the Pharaoh’s top scorer of all time with 68 goals in 176 outings but was never considered good enough for the African Player of the Year award. ........ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BlackAlbino6(m): 3:46pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt].[/size]  SAMUEL KUFFOUR (Ghana) – He lost the crown to Kanu Nwankwo (1999) and El Hadji Diouf (2001) following important playing spells at Bayern Munich. In 250 games for Bayern, he won 17 trophies in 12 years and was nominated for the 2001 Ballon d’Or  RIGOBERT SONG (Cameroon) – Song is the only African to have featured in eight Africa Cup of Nations tournament and boasts of the highest consecutive games played at the tourney with 35 first team games where he led the Indomitable Lions to two titles in 2000 and 2002.  LAURENT POKOU (Cote d’Ivoire) – A superb finisher per excellence, he was a striker of many firsts. The first player to score five goals in a game at the Africa Cup of Nations and the first player to win the afcon golden boot back to back. He was nominated for the award twice but didn't win. m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4065/africa/2016/01/06/19052692/gallery-unlucky-ones-legends-who-failed-to-win-the-african/laurent-pokou/17 [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 3:25am On Jan 09, 2016 |
BascoVanVeli: I love your patriotism, but how would you have felt if an U17 winning Coach had gone ahead to win the CAF Coach of the Year when Coach Stephen Keshi, that won us the AFCON trophy. AFCON to me is more honoured than the U17 World Cup. Though as a Nigerian, I did love Coach Emmanuel Amuneke to win the Award. |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 3:38am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Victor Moses still not fit, to miss Wolves match Biyi Akangbe [/size]  Victor Moses will miss West Ham’s clash with Wolverhampton Wanderersin the FA Cup on Saturday afternoon because he is not a hundred percent fit, despite returning to training in the New Year. The Hammers manager, Slaven Bilic, has revealed ahead of the meeting at Boleyn Ground that the winger will start training with the rest of his teammates after the Cup game. “Moses is back, not totally with us, but he is doing his stuff on the pitch and is close to being back in full training with us, apparently after the cup game, ” said Bilic in his pre - match interview. The Nigeria international has missed the last five games contested by West Ham in the Premier League after sustaining a hamstring injury against Manchester United on December 5. Read more:::::::: www.soccernet.com.ng/2016/01/victor-moses-still-not-fit-to-miss.html [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 3:39am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[size=14pt] AF Ghana Bundesliga 2015/2016 Gabon 2015 CAF AWARDS: Nigeria coach Oliseh voted Andre Ayew [/size]  Andre Ayew Nigeria coach Sunday Oliseh voted Ghana’s Andre Ayew as his best African player of 2015, according to a detailed result of the vote for the CAF Awards. Aubameyang was Oliseh’s second choice with Senegal’s Sadio Mane third. However, 'Dede' Ayew will eventually finish third behind runners-up Yaya Toure and surprise winner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Ghana Black Stars ace tallied a total of 112 points, Yaya scored 136 points and Aubameyang recorded 143 points. africanfootball.com/news/599329/2015-CAF-AWARDS-Nigeria-coach-Oliseh-voted-Andre-Ayew |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 3:49am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Nigeria NFF boss tasks police on search for kidnapped Ogude wife [/size]  Ogude - His wife has been kidnapped The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has urged the police to step up their search for the wife of Nigeria star Fegor Ogude who was kidnapped Monday. Gunmen reportedly stormed the Ogudes’ residence and took away the wife of the Russia –based player – a member of Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations - winning squad “I am calling on the Nigeria Police to please expedite action with regards to the search for Fegor’s wife. The player is very, very worried in Russia where he is based and he can no longer concentrate on his professional duties,” Pinnick said. “Fegor Ogude served this country meritoriously and was in the Super Eagles that brought glory to Nigeria at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. “I am making a special appeal to the Police to intensify the search for Mrs Maimunat Ogude, but I also call on the kidnappers to consider Fegor’s contributions to Nigeria football and release his wife immediately, hale and hearty.” On Thursday, Ogude he was a very disturbed man from his European base. “I am very worried. The kidnappers have not made any contact with any member of the family and this is three days after. I am very anxious that nothing untoward should happen to my wife,” he lamented. Reports said the gunmen threw Fegor’s children out of the car and drove away with his wife. The car has since been recovered, but the whereabouts of Mrs Maimunat Ogude remains unknown. africanfootball.com/news/599509/NFF-boss-tasks-police-on-search-for-kidnapped-Ogude-wife [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 3:55am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria Serie A 2015/2016 Arsenal Arsenal will be super but realistic move is Germany - MLS starAdi [/size]  Fanendo Adi goes for goal for Portland Timbers in the MLS by Samm Audu Portland Timbers striker Fenando Adi has said a move to Arsenal in the English Premier League would be a dream come true, but a more possible transfer for him this month would be to a club in Germany. The Nigerian striker scored 18 goals to help Portland lift their first-ever MLS title last season and this has sparked off interests by clubs in Europe. The 25-year-old Adi has already played in Denmark, Slovakia and Ukraine and has always said he wishes to return to Europe. He has now said his agent has informed him of interests from clubs in Italy and Germany and by January 15 they hope to take a decision on his future. “England and Arsenal will be a perfect place for me, but obviously I have not been capped by Nigeria. But my agent has told me of offers from Italy and Germany, so let’s wait and see,” he revealed. “I want to return to Europe and Germany will be a good option.” africanfootball.com/news/599507/Arsenal-will-be-super-but-realistic-move-is-Germany-MLS-starAdi [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 4:14am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Nigeria U17 I can do what Emenike did for Eagles - Fenando Adi [/size]  Adi has presented his Eagles credentials by Samm Audu Portland Timbers striker Fenando Adi has declared he can be Super Eagles target man just as Emmanuel Emenike was until he quit international football recently. Benue State-born Adi scored 18 goals as Portland won a first-ever MLS championship last season. “I can be another Emenike for Nigeria as a target forward as I’m good in the air and I can hold the ball upfront for the other players,” said the big 25-year-old striker, who departed Nigeria for Europe in 2009 after he was called up to the country’s U17 team. “I can bring a different dimension to the team. “I have spoken to the coach and he himself has asked about me. “This year, hopefully I will be in the Super Eagles.” Adi also revealed on a television programme interview how “two good lies” have taken his career to where it is now. He said he and his sister first lied to his mother they were to visit their grandmother in Lagos, when he went there to talk with an agent, who was interested in working with him. And when he wanted to quit the U17 training camp, he also had to lie he was going to be at his sister’s wedding when in actual fact he was flying out to Europe to start his professional career. africanfootball.com/news/599429/I-can-do-what-Emenike-did-for-Eagles-Fenando-Adi [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:06am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Okoro: Home Eagles Good Enough For CHAN Title [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Home based Super Eagles winger, Osas Okoro believes the team are favourites to win the 2016 African Nations Championship in Rwanda, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports. Okoro however, is quick to add that the team will take one step at a time in achieving that goal. Okoro, who is making his debut in the tournament, says the team is mentally ready for the challenge. "We have made a big step mentally," Okoro states. "We just have to take each game as it comes as we hope to progress." Okoro also admits "competition is ferocious" within the Home Eagles squad, but would have it no other way. He adds: "When I first joined the team, there was talks I couldn't make the team, but I proved them wrong and I am there to accept the competition and fight for my place." "Everybody is battling hard to make the starting line-up and that makes us better as a team." The Home Eagles are pooled in group C along with Tunisia, Guinea and Niger. Oliseh's team will begin their campaign against Niger. www.completesportsnigeria.com/okoro-home-eagles-good-enough-for-chan-title/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:08am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Keshi Buries Wife January 15 In Benin [/size]  By Johnny Edward : The burial of the remains of the late wife of former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, Kate has been slated forFriday, January 15 Comple tesportsnigeria.com has been informed by the 'Big Boss'. "The burial arrangements have been fixed for15th of Januaryin Benin," Keshi told Completesportsnigeria.com. “Plans have been made to bring her corpse home for a proper burial ceremony in Nigeria,” he said. Keshi who also admits he’s still devastated by the loss, vows to forge on for the sake of the children his beloved wife left behind. “It’s still painful, but I’m just holding on for my children.” The late Kate Keshi (née Abureme), died on December 10, after battling cancer for three years. She is survived by her husband of 33 years marriage, four children, her mother, brother and sisters. www.completesportsnigeria.com/keshi-buries-wife-january-15-benin/ [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:10am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Ujah Doubtful For Bremen Vs Erzgebirge Over Injury [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Nigerian forward, Anthony Ujah, is a major doubt for Werder Bremen's club friendly against third division side Erzgebirge Aue on Sunday, Comple tesportsnigeria.com can report. Ujah who was on target for the Green and Whites in their 7-0 thumping of Turkish second division side Adana Demirspor at the Regnum Sports Center on Wednesday injured his knee in training. The Nigeria international doubled Werder's lead in the first half when he headed home Florian Grillitsch corner. According to a tweet on the club's official handle, the 25 year old striker isn't expected to be out for long. "Not the ideal news. @ujah21 has to finish training early and leaves the pitch with a bandaged up knee, a long injury break is not expected." the tweet revealed. Ujah has scored ten goals in 20 appearances for Werder Bremen in all competition since joining the club last summer, in 2015. www.completesportsnigeria.com/ujah-doubtful-for-bremen-vs-erzgebirge-over-%e2%80%8einjury/ [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:18am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Analysis: Why does Mikel-Hiddink work so well for Chelsea? [/size]  Goal investigate what's going right for the Nigeria midfielder since the Dutch coach replaced Jose Mourinho at Chelsea ANALYSIS By Jide Alaka In the 18 matches that John Obi Mikelhas played under Chelsea’s interim coach Guus Hiddink over two sessions, the Blues are yet to lose, winning 15 and drawing three.  If you want to call the Nigerian Hiddink’s lucky charm, you can go ahead, but we still need to answer the pressing question, "what it is really about Mikel’s game that suits Hiddink’s plans to a tee?" The midfielder was lauded to the heavens after his display against Crystal Palace last Sunday as he helped the Blues record their biggest win in 12 months. After the win over Palace, Hiddink had the following to say about the Nigerian midfielder, “He is the ideal player in my option to bring balance to the team.” Mikel under Mourinho Unfortunately for many a Jose Mourinho fan, the Super Eagles talisman was not deemed worthy of a starting berth in the Special One’s tactical plan – which worked very well last season but faltered spectacularly this term. In five games under the regime of Mourinho this season, Mikel played only 177 minutes [including coming on for Cesc Fabregas in the 92nd minute against Arsenal] and starting only twice; at home against Liverpool, and he was replaced with scores tied at 1-1 and away at Everton, where he provided the assist for Chelsea’s goal, scored by Nemanja Matic. He was again taken off with the Blues chasing the game at 2-1. In the 17 matches that Chelsea played before sacking Mourinho, the preferred midfield duo of Matic and Fabregas showed that there was an imbalance but Mourinho persisted with the two players and got sacked – appropriately if performances since his exit indicate.  Would things have been different for Mourinho if he'd turned to Mikel more regularly? Mikel, now under Hiddink Mikel has played in all three matches under Hiddink, a total of 225 minutes. Former Liverpool midfield enforcer, and now television analyst, Graeme Souness said after the Crystal Palace win, “I don't think I've ever seen John Obi Mikel play so well. He bossed that area.” Hiddink also continued his lavish praise: “He played very well but also in the previous game. "If the team is not willing to defend well, or hasn't got the right balance, then you'll concede a lot of goals. I think John Obi can be one of the key figures in bringing back that balance. “On this podium very talented players can explore their qualities. He reads the game very well, he knows where the strength of the opponent is and knows how to combat that. “He has very good sense, he doesn't do it in a brutal way, he's very elegant. Someone who can defend so smoothly is very beautiful.” ...... [/b] 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 5:22am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt].[/size]  Reading those words, it's little surprise that Mikel is being known as the African Zidane! We are talking about Mikel here – a player that divides Chelsea fans one way or another. That eulogy reads like Shakespearean poetry, and the plaudits did not stop there, the Chelsea fans who travelled to the Palace game at Selhurst Park were singing his name to the rafters by the end of the contest – the first time he has had such adulation since he joined the club in 2006! ....we hail Our African Zidane, John Obi Mikel... RESPECT! #PMFootball pic.twitter.com/4wLOgnj0BX— POOJA SPORTS PR.. (@PoojaMedia) January 4, 2016 What's changed? So, what has changed about Mikel’s game that he could shine so brightly against Palace? Mikel's masterclass vs. Palace in numbers In sport as in life, there is one sure thing that makes an athlete perform to his/her optimum and that is confidence. Hiddink has not changed anything about Mikel’s game – he will still pass back to the goalkeeper if he sees no way forward, he will still pass over 5m, and he will not run 5km during a match, but what he could do has been improved because his confidence is back – he feels that the new manager trusts him and be assured that Mikel will only get better this season. “Since the new manager came in we have been working really hard and as I said before, the atmosphere has changed a bit," the player began. John Obi Mikel's stats so far this season “The players seem more relaxed and as we are working hard in training, it is now starting to show in the matches that we play,” Mikel told Sky Sports after the Palace victory. Mikel's renaissance is a reminder of how quickly—and dramatically—things can change in football. The Nigerian had appeared destined for the exit door at Stamford Bridge under Mourinho, with the amount of minutes spent watching football increasingly remarkably compared to the number of minutes actually playing it. Now, however, the only things going through the roof are his value, his confidence and his playing time. Long may it last. m.goal.com/x/en-ng/news/4079/features/2016/01/08/19093022/analysis-why-does-mikel-hiddink-work-so-well-for-chelsea [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:35am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Uche Kalu returns to Turkish club [/size]  Uche Kalu is back in Turkey Nigeria striker Uche Kalu has returned to Turkey to join Adanaspor. The 29-year-old ex-Enyimba striker inked a year-and-a-half year deal with the Turkish League one side. Kalu played for Adanaspor on loan in 2014 from Rizespor. He last played for Kazakhstan league team Tobol. He was a member of the Nigeria B team that won the 2010 WAFU Nations Cup with Eagles. The big striker has seven international caps for Nigeria with a goal to show for it. africanfootball.com//news/599425/Uche-Kalu-returns-to-Turkish-club 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:36am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Onobi holds high hope ahead CHAN [/size] Paul Onobi is very confident that the Nigerian squad are good enough to challenge for the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Rwanda. The Sunshine Stars midfielder’s conviction stems from the team spirit and quality of teammates in the Super Eagles squad named for the African tournament. He also holds the belief that the Super Eagles are brave enough to face any team at the CHAN including their group opponents, Tunisia, Guinea and Niger Republic. “With this performance from the team against Angola I believe the spirit is high in camp and I believe we are ready for Ivory Coast and are also ready for the CHAN. “I am very sure that we have a very good team. We do not fear any team for the CHAN. Nigerians should have faith in us and keep praying for us too,” Onobi told supersport.com. Nigeria were held 1-1 by Angola in a friendly in Pretoria on Wednesday. Sunday Oliseh’s men will continue their preparation with another tune-up game against Ivory Coast on Monday. thenationonlineng.net/onobi-holds-high-hope-ahead-chan/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 6:50am On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Belgium Moses Simon smashes brace in Gent pre-season win [/size]  Eagles star Moses Simon Nigeria international Moses Simon scored a brace for his Belgian champions Gent on Friday as they beat German division three side Wurzburger 5-0 in a pre-season game in Spain. The former AS Trencin of Slovakia forward, who was a 45th minute substitute, made it 3-0 for his team in the 61st minute and completed a brace with the last goal of the game in the 77th minute. The 20-year-old player, who recently got married in Nigeria, has scored two goals in the league this season. He scored seven goals last season as Gent claimed the Belgian league championship after a long gap. Gent are top of the table midway through the season. They have 43 points from 21 matches. africanfootball.com//news/599556/Moses-Simon-smashes-brace-in-Gent-pre-season-win [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by BascoVanVeli(m): 8:02am On Jan 09, 2016 |
Orkpekyandega: lol then it would have gone to Manu Garba. If that was the case they should give out the award right after the nations cup because the other coaches don't stand a chance. 2 Likes |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:45pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Iheanacho Scores, Ighalo Benched As City, Watford Win; Ikeme Crashes [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Nigerian teen star Kelechi Iheanacho scored his first English FA Cup goal for Manchester City as they handed Norwich City a convincing 3-0 bashing at Carrow Road to advance to the fourth round of the competition. The Nigeria international who was making his second start in the competition, third in all competitions, was outstanding for Manchester City and doubled his side’s lead in the 31st minute, taking his goal tally in all competitions to five this season, after Sergio Aguero had poked home the opening goal in the 16th minute. Iheanacho has now scored and assisted four goals in his last three starts for Manuel Pellegrini’s side this season. He was replaced by Bersant Celina in the 86th minute of the match. Odion Ighalo was introduced with 17 minutes left as Watford defeated Newcastle United 1-0 to advance to the next round of the FA Cup at the Vicarage Road on Saturday. Ighalo who has scored 14 goals in the EPL replaced Jose Manuel Jurado. At the Emirates stadium, Alex Iwobi was handed his first FA Cup start for holders Arsenal in their 3-1 win over Sunderland. The Nigerian starlet was replaced by Aaron Ramsey in the 66th minute of the encounter. Fit again Osaze Odemwingie watched from the substitute’s bench as Stoke City defeated Doncatser United 2-1 at the Keepmoat Stadium. Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme failed to keep a clean sheet as Wolverhampton Wanderer exited from the competition. Shola Ameobi was introduced in the 71st minute for Bolton who were forced to a replay by Eastleigh after full time scores ended 1-1. The former Newcastle forward replaced Josh Vela for his ninth appearance this season in all competitions. At the KC stadium, the duo of Sone Aluko and Moses Odubajo were handed starting roles for Hull City who edged out Brighton & Hove Albion by a lone goal. www.completesportsnigeria.com/iheanacho-scores-in-citys-win-ighalo-in-sub-role-as-watford-win%e2%80%8e-ikeme-crashes/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 8:50pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] FA Cup: Iwobi Sparkles As Arsenal Ease Past Sunderland [/size] By Izuchukwu Okosi: Nigerian younster Alex Iwobi was one of the standout players on Saturday as Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-1 in their 3rd Round FA Cup clash at the Emirates to advance in the competition. Sunderland who have not won in ten visits to the Emirates scored first in the game when Laurent Koscielny lost the ball from a Kieran Gibbs close pass allowing Jermaine Lens to steal the ball and net from a shot. Super Eagles forward Iwobi was a constant menace and was involved when Arsenal equalised in the 25th minute through Joel Campbell. The Costa Rican guided the ball past Jordan Pickford in Sunderland goal who was making his senior debut for the Black Cats, after Iwobi’s initial pass picked o ut Theo Walcott, who set up Campbell. Arsenal without Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez made it 2-1 in the 72nd minute of the second half through substitute Aaron Ramsey who replaced Iwobi. Joel Campbell and Hector Bellerin exchanged passes and then set up the Welsh midfielder who poked home. Sunderland soon paid for their prolifigacy earlier when Olivier Giroud made it 3-1 for the Gunners to ensure Arsenal were not forced to a replay. www.completesportsnigeria.com/fa-cup-iwobi-stars-as-arsenal-ease-past-sunderland/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:04pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Chelsea Vs Scunthorpe: Mikel Looks To Extend Winning Record Under Hiddink [/size]  By Johnny Edward: Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi could extend his resurgent form and winning streak under interim boss Guus Hiddink when The Blues face Scunthorpe in the 3rd Round of the FA Cup on Sunday, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports. Mikel is yet to lose a game under the Dutch coach in 19 matches and counting, Comple tesportsnigeria.com has learnt. The Nigeria international who has been touted as Chelsea's unlikely hero in his 10th year at the club, has been impressive in his last three games for The Blues. According to Opta Statistics, the 28 year old star has helped The Blues to 14 wins and five draws under Hiddink, fueling speculations that he could be the catalyst to turn round the fortunes of the club. The 28-year-old tackled, blocked, cleared and intercepted well at Selhurst Park to produce an unrivalled 95.1 per cent pass completion rate. It was the fourth highest accuracy by any player with 80 or more passes in a Premier League game this season, according to Opta Statistics. Interestingly, Mikel who is poised for his fourth start against Scunthorpe United in the FA Cup 3rd Round has already played 225 minutes under Hiddink in the Premier League this season, compared to the 177 he had in eight substitute appearances under Jose Mourinho. Hiddink said: "I think John Obi can be one of the key figures in bringing back balance. "He reads the game very well, he knows where the strength of the opponent is and knows how to combat that. He has very good sense, he doesn't do it in a brutal way, he's very elegant. Someone who can defend so smoothly is very beautiful." www.completesportsnigeria.com/chelsea-vs-scunthorpe-mikel-looks-to-extend-winning-record-under-hiddink/ [/b] 1 Like |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:10pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Shut Up! Onigbinde Blasts Yaya Toure Over CAF Award Rant [/size] By James Agberebi : Former Super Eagles handler, Adegboye Onigbinde has expressly admonished Yaya Toure for crying foul after losing the 2015 African Footballer of The Year Award to Gabon's Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, Comple tesportsnigeria.comreports. At the Glo-CAF Award ceremony held on Thursday in Abuja, Aubameyang usurped Toure, who was gunning for a record fifth straight award. Ghana's Andre Ayew came third. But in his reaction to the award given to Aubameyang, Toure expressed his disappointment with the decision, questioning CAF's credibility. Speaking with Comple tesportsnigeria.com, Onigbinde endorsed CAF's choice of Aubameyang. "Can one be the accused and the Judge? There is a meticulous system of selecting people for this award and probably he (Toure) does not understand the details. And I don't believe CAF have changed its system from what I know it to be," Onigbinde told Completesportsnigeria.com. "This award is not done by one man. It is done by media people, technical people, making their input. Unless Yaya Toure can come out and say what he thinks that really went wrong." Onigbinde dismissed Toure's claim that the fact Cote d'Ivoire won the last year's Cup of Nations, should have given him the edge. "Because Cote d Ivoire won the Cup of Nations is not a criteria to award him the award. It is a cumulative assessment. It's like when Nigerians are talking about the FIFA ranking, making claims that the Super Eagles won this match and that match, the question is of what grade are these matches. "So like I said, it is a cumulative assessment, not just because you won the Cup of Nations and you think you are the best." www.completesportsnigeria.com/shut-up-onigbinde-blasts-toure-over-caf-award-rant/ [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:52pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] AF Nigeria International Friendlies Abia Warriors Eagles full house for Saturday training [/size] [img]http://africanfootball.com/news/599710/Eagles-full-house-for-Saturday-training[/img] Eagles coaches in Pretoria, South Africa by Samm Audu The Super Eagles training camp in Pretoria, South Africa, is bubbling again after all 22 players trained fully on Saturday. Skipper Chima Akas has returned to full training after a knee injury relapsed in Abuja and he also suffered Malaria. Strikers Tunde Adeniji and Chisom Chikatara also trained with the rest of the squad after Friday was observed as a rest day. “Every player trained fully and very well,” said one of the team officials. The Eagles will play their final warm-up match against another CHAN-bound team, Cote d’Ivoire on Monday. Nigeria were forced to a 1-1 draw by Angola on Wednesday, while Cote d’Ivoire drew 1-1 with Guinea on Friday. All these teams are preparing for the 2016 CHAN in South Africa. africanfootball.com/news/599710/Eagles-full-house-for-Saturday-training [/b] |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by Orkpekyandega(m): 10:58pm On Jan 09, 2016 |
[size=14pt] AF Nigeria 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - Africa Belgium BREAKING: Nigeria coach operated in South Africa [/size]  Luscuito (left) with Eagles coach Oliseh Super Eagles assistant coach Jean Francois Losciuto was Saturday operated on in Pretoria,South Africa, where the team have been preparing for the CHAN in Rwanda. It was further gathered that “a small metal” was found in the stomach of the coach after the surgery. The Belgian was in severe discomfort before he was rushed to hospital after which he was operated on. It is now left to be seen if he would fly out with the rest of the squad to Rwanda on January 15. He was in charge of the team during the Eagles training camp in Abuja when coach Sunday Oliseh was recovering from a viral infection at his base in Belgium. africanfootball.com/news/599701/BREAKING-Nigeria-coach-operated-in-South-Africa |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by TheSuperNerd(m): 3:32am On Jan 10, 2016 |
Wow!!! It's been over a month. Okay... Uhmm.... Firstly.... Happy new year to everyone (will try to reply all those mentions... Only if necessary...) *smiles* Yaya Toure's full comments on his coming "second" in the CAF POTY is comedy of the month and already my first soccer amusement of 2016. Just check out his comments (they are alll over the internet).. Sooo when he won it in 2013 ahead of an Afcon-winning Mikel, he didn't remember that "Europe was being put before Africa". Now he says Aubameyang's win shows indecency and disrespect on Caf's part.... That Europe is being put before Africa as regards the Caf POTY. Ahahahahahahaha..... Toure is fast becoming a "cry-baby" and "sore loser". That's how he wanted to claim Iheanacho's goal against Swansea (yes Toure shot the ball but Nacho's back did the final business--- Nacho was rightly placed and rightly timed all due to his instinctive good positioning--- Nacho even said "thanks Toure for the assist" in the post match interview.... Ahahahahaha...) Now the joke's on Yaya Toure. Wonderful player he remains.... And a legend no doubt but his attitude of late shows disrespect for fellow African stars. Toure should watch it. Chief Onigbinde of modakeke just hit the "toure's comments matter" from another angle. I know I'm yet to say hello "specifically" but please bear with me. And Sir Terzurum5 (just seeing a comment you made on dec.11 last year) , I surely didn't use Christmas/New year's day to conduct research. I finished my 2015 Hopkins research scholarships session by the first week of december (dec.7-  and will resume the next phase by Mid-January. I was "having some good fun + looking into one or two things... But I did touch a little on academics... Only a little ooo" Meanwhile, Other academic studies of mine continue also... Plus "more" **smiles** So uhmm.... Thanks for the kind compliments too. And I see you're in Love..... Don't worry, I can arrange a meeting.... *winks* Sir Justiz5, Uhmm...... I'm alright. Thanks for the show of concern. Glad to see you made it into 2016 too..... **smiles** To Safarigirl, well, I'm quite honored seeing "those special mentions" (dec.11 post, and Christmas/New Year post). Thank you....... So much. I'm quite humbled.... But hey! Considering they were days and weeks ago, hope you've not "changed" your mind..... Ahahahahahahaha...... #justKidding. And hey, Iheanacho, Success and Umar Sadiq have all scored in 2016 already.... Hehehe... Always a Joy to have you Safarigirl, always a Joy.... To Shizzy7, she hardly posts in sports.... But gotta give a special hail to her too. We'll see later. And hey! That NL DP of yours looks "ridiculous"..... Ahahahahaha...... Always a cool pleasure having you too.... Always always... Sir AIG07, I'm so so so sorry, I couldn't make it for NL's Christmas Dinner. Please forgive me. Sorry you had to wait on me. But I hope Sir Mikron showed up.... *smiles* Happy new year Sir. Okay.... I gotta stop here.... Happy y'all made it. Others to acknowledge: Sirs: Joseph1013 (still a boss), TheGoodJoe (Still rocks!), BascoVanVeli (Can't forget the name... BVV... *smiles*), Orkpekyandega, Linked, Icon4s, Tbaba1234, Blackalbino6, Dannycrusoe, Blueto, Casket (please Sir, bury ONLY negatives this year..... Ahahahahahaha.... Don't worry, I'm still that optimistic kid you commended. *BIG SMILES*) and every other person I "stupidly but innocently" forgot... **smiles** **I really gotta run** Madams/Miss: Confun, and all other ladies in and across the sports section. Okay, still another time....... The Nigerian Soccer project continues... The full rise of Nigeria's next Super Golden generation is taking shape little by little. USE THE GIFT OF "A DAY" WISELY THIS YEAR... Live each day like it's your last... A bientot y'all. Orkpekyandega: |
| Re: Super Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: 2017 AFCON Qualifiers. by joseph1013: 5:25am On Jan 10, 2016 |
The SuperNerd!!! What a pleasant surprise. I was doing some early morning coding when your Mention came in. How are you doing? Seems like ages. How have you been? This house was not the same. Didn't imagine you'd be gone for so long. Welcome. I really did miss you. *shake hands* |
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