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LMC Boss Rewards Eagles With $10,000 For Niger Victory
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League Management Company Chairman Alhajii Shehu Dikko splashed $10,000‎ to the victorious Home Eagles team that trounced Niger 4-1 in their opening game of the African Nations Championship in Kigali, Rwanda Completesportsnigeria.com can report.

Second half goals from Osas Okoro and a stunning Chisom Chikatara‎ hat-trick got Sunday Oliseh’s team to a winning start in the competition.

They were however promised more if they land the trophy, Comple tesportsnigeria.com gathered.

“The Home Eagles got 10,000 from the very impressed LMC boss for their spirited performance and have been promised more,” a camp source told Comple tesportsnigeria.com.

‎The Eagles face Tunisia who played a 1-1 draw against Guinea in their next game on Friday.
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How Home Eagles Rated Vs Niger
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The Super Eagles started their 2016 African Nations Championship on a winning note Monday evening. The home-based Eagles side scored four second-half goals after a dour first half to defeat the Mena of Niger 4-1.

Comple tesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI rates the Eagles stars after the game…

Ikechukwu Ezenwa
The Sunshine Stars goalkeeper had a splendid performance in the game. He dealt with the aerial balls brilliantly but could do nothing to stop the fierce shot that led to Niger's only goal scored by Zakari Adebayor. 7/10.

Matthew Etim
Etim played at right-back and had a decent game. He gave away some freekicks though but had a better second half than the first when his composure on the ball and clearance were more encouraging. 6/10.

Chima Akas
The Super Eagles captain was commanding from the rear and was quick to clear the ball away from danger when the Nigeriens opted to attack from his position.

His reading of dangerous situations was excellent although a couple of times he was caught ball watching. 7/10.

Jamiu Alimi
The 3SC defender had a nightmarish performance. He struggled to keep pace with the dangerous Idrissa Halidou Garba and gave away unnecessary free-kicks. He was substituted by Orji Kalu within the first 17 minutes of the match after he was yellow-carded. Poor game by the defender. 2/10.

Stephen Eze
The Sunshine Stars defender is one of the five players from the Akure club in the squad and who also started the game.

Eze started in the absence of the suspended Austin Obaroakpo. He was impressive, especially with the second balls and in dealing with aerial threats from Niger. 7/10.

Ifeanyi Matthew
El Kanemi's Matthew had good pre-Championship performances in the tune-up games against Angola and Cote d' Ivoire but the match against the Mena was clearly not one of his better performances for the Eagles.

Most times he gave away the balls although his game improved slightly in the second half. 6/10.

Ikechukwu Ibenegbu
Warri Wolves midfielder Ikechukwu Ibenegbu was missing for most part of the game and was seemingly only available to take the free-kicks for the Eagles.

Ibenegbu had a very poor game despite clearly being a very experienced player. 4/10.

Paul Onobi
This was not a splendid performance by the Sunshine Stars midfielder. He managed to set his team-mates up with some nice passes. However there were those that went astray and he needs to weigh them better. 6/10.

Osas Okoro
The speedy Rangers forward was a constant threat to Niger's defence in this game and his crosses were tantalising.

He scored one of the goals and weighed in with an assist. 8/10.

Prince Aggreh
The Sunshine Stars left-sided forward was a constant menace to Niger's defence. His quick feet and dribbles caused all sorts of trouble for the Mena of Niger defenders however his final balls in the first half were mostly disappointing.

He however provided an assist in the second half. 7/10.

Tunde Adeniji
The massively built striker provided the assist which Osas Okoro scored from to open the floodgates of goals for Nigeria.

Adeniji's physicality was an asset to the Eagles but he was guilty of reacting slowest to a fine pass from Osas Okoro in the 30th minute. Adeniji was later substituted by Chisom Chikatara. 6/10.

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Chisom Chikatara
The Abia Warriors striker announced his name to the world with a splendid second half performance against Niger.

Chikatara scored three world class goals after coming off the bench and could have scored more but for his desire to go for glory.

The forward was deservedly handed the Orange Man-of-the-Match award for his wonderful performance.

The 'Kolanut Boy' has proven his talent. He needs to play this good more regularly though. 9/10.

Orji Kalu
The defender replaced the ineffectual Jamiu Alimi and asserted himself well in the central defence. Kalu's interceptions and clearances were commendable. 6/10.

Usman Mohammed
The Taraba United midfielder was introduced by Sunday Oliseh to shore up the midfield and he helped bring stability to the midfield that gave away the ball mostly in the first 45 minutes. His ball-winning ability was key in the home Eagles not handing the Nigeriens the initiative who sought to score more goals after Zakari Adebayor's thunderbolt. 5/10.
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Niger Coach: Superior Nigeria Good For CHAN Final
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By David Meshioye and Adeboye Amosu:
Mena of Niger Republic coach Francois Zahoui has declared his admiration for Super Eagles style of play and quality after his team were mauled 4-1 in here Kigali on Monday.

Speaking after his team's 4-1 loss to Nigeria, the former Elephant of Cote d’Ivoire coach said the Nigerian team demonstrated their huge experience against The Mena of Niger in the West Africa derby, describing the clash as David and Goliath encounter.

Zahoui tipped Nigeria to go all the way to the final of the of on-going Orange Africa Championship if their performance on Monday is anything to go by.

“Nigeria was much more the better side," Zahoui said.
“We came against a better Nigeria side that are good enough to win the competition.”

The Niger manager however expressed worries over his team’s chance of progressing to the knockout stage given the pedigree and quality of teams in the group.

He assured their teeming fans never to give up on his team despite Monday's loss and promised to keep working on his team as they face Guinea on Friday.

“We will keep working hard even though it would be hard to qualify considering the pedigree of teams in the group,” he said.
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Ruthless Oliseh And 4 Other Things Learnt From Nigeria Vs Niger
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The Home Eagles began their CHAN campaign on a winning note defeating Niger 4-1 in Rwanda on Monday.

Here are 5 things that we learnt from the encounter as presented by Completesportnigeria.com's JOHNNY EDWARD…

1. Oliseh is no respecter of players
Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh for the umpteenth time showed he isn't a respecter of players when wielding the big axe.

The ex-international wasted no time in hauling off Jamiu Alimi after 16 minutes when the defender failed to settle in.

Oliseh also hauled off Lukman Haruna after 15 minutes against Tanzania in Dar- Es- Salaam, and wasted no time in substituting Rabiu Ibrahim in the goalless draw against Swaziland.

The former Borussia Dortmund star also left out the trio of John Mikel, Obafemi Martins and Elderson Echiejile from the starting line-up that beat Swaziland 2-0 in Port Harcourt.

2. Okoro, Chikatara the new kids on the block
Osas Okoro came on to the scene in 2011 when Samson Siasia was coach of the team but waited for four years to gain recognition.

The Rangers FC playmaker scored Nigeria's first goal in the on-going African Nations Championship in Rwanda and provided an assist for Chisom Chikatara's stunning goal.

Chikatara proved his 13 goals wasn't a fluke in the just concluded Nigerian Premier League season.

The Eagles star took his chances cleverly when he had them. First, a thunderous strike from the edge of the box while the second and third were clinical finishes from the box.

At the moment, they are both undroppable for the game against Tunisia on Friday until they fail to put up the performance that endeared him to the hearts of the Nigerian coach.

3. Eagles are yet to be clinical finishers
The Home Eagles scored all four goals in the second half of their opening win against Niger but could have scored more than that.

Chisom Chikatara scored a second half hat trick after he came on as a substitute to win the Orange Man of the Match to send Nigeria top of group C but also missed good opportunities.

From 17 shots, 11 on goal, Nigeria could only score four goals, showing the Eagles are not yet clinical enough.

4. Eagles are slow starters
For the umpteenth time, the Eagles failed to stamp their authority in the opening stages of a game.

The failed to string good passes in their play but grew in confidence as the game wore on to extend their winning streak against the Mena to five games.

5. Who is missing GbolahanSalami?
Warri Wolves forward Gbolahan Salami pulled out of the African Nations Championship currently due to his aspirations of playing abroad.

The Eagles star will not be missed as the attack of Tunde Adeniji, Chisom Chikatara and Osas‎ Okoro look like delivering.
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Chisom Chikatara Named MVP Of Nigeria Vs Niger Clash
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By David Meshioye and Adeboye Amosu in Kigali:
Chisom Chikatara was named Man-of-the-Match after his brilliant performance in the home-based Super Eagles' 4-1 win against Niger Republic at the on-going Championship for African Nations here in Kigali on Monday.

The Abia Warriors striker was awarded with a plaque and the match ball.

Coming on as a second half substitute for Tunde Adeniji, Chikatara doubled the Eagles lead in the 74th minute off a fine assist from Osas Okoro.

In the 82nd minute, Chikatara restored the Eagles two-goal lead after Niger reduced the deficit.

He put the game beyond the Nigeriens by slotting home Nigeria's fourth goal and also completed his hat-trick.
www.completesportsnigeria.com/chisom-chikatara-named-mvp-of-nigeria-vs-niger-clash/

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CHAN 2016: Tunisia, Guinea Battle To Thrilling Draw
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Former champions, Tunisia, and Guinea played 2-2 in Group C opening game at the ongoing Championship for African Nations on Monday.

Ahmed Akaichi opened the scoring for Tunisia in the 33rd minute.
With five minutes remaining in the first half, Alseny Camara drew Guinea level.

Akaichi grabbed his second goal of the game and Tunisia's second when he struck on 51 minutes.

But with five minutes left, Camara salvaged a point for Guinea and his second goal of the game.

Tunisia will take on Nigeria in their second game on Friday, while Guinea will hope to bounce back when they face Niger Republic.
www.completesportsnigeria.com/chan-2016-tunisia-guinea-battle-to-thrilling-draw/

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Nigeria’s Stephen Worgu joins Ittihad of Alexandria
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Ittihad of Alexandria have announced the signing of Nigerian Stephen Worgu, through the club’s official website.

Stephen Worgu has arrived at Cairo International Airport, and will leave for Alexandria to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract, according to the club.

Worgu played for the Nigerian club Enyimba FC and ended up as the CAF Champions league top-scorer in 2008.

He then signed for Sudanese club Al-Merrikh but left Sudan after encountering personal problems.

The 25-year-old attacker was then loaned to Ahli Benghazi in Libya, before returning to Sudan with Al-Hilal.

Worgu last played in Oman, where he featured for Bowsher Club in 2014/15 and scored just two goals.
www.kingfut.com/2016/01/18/ittihad-alexandria-sign-stephen-worgu/
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Glo Hails Eagles’ Victory over Mena
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Nigeria’s biggest corporate supporter of football, Globacom, has congratulated the home-based Eagles on their victory over Mena of Niger Republic in their first group C match at the on-going African Nations Championship.

In a press statement after the match in Lagos yesterday, sponsor of the national teams, Globacom commended the team for winning the match and amassing the three maximum points at stake.

Globacom advised the Super Eagles not to "leave any stone unturned as they work toward a good outing in the second Group C match and ensure they emerge victorious in order to consolidate their position and qualify for the next round."

“Qualification for the next round by Super Eagles is a must and all hands must be on deck to make this a reality,” the statement added.

The company also enjoined Nigerians not to relent in giving the much needed support to the Super Eagles through prayers and goodwill messages as they continue their campaign to qualify from group C.

Globacom is the official telecommunications partner of the Nigerian Football Federation and the major sponsor of the Nigerian national teams.
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Ighalo eyeing Aubameyang’s CAF Award
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Nigeriaand Watford striker Odion Ighalo has revealed that he’s aiming to topple the Gabon and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as CAF African Footballer of the Year.

The Super Eagle’s player was speaking to a Nigerian football website, Football Live.ng saying he’d like to break the 19-year absence of Nigerians in the running for the African award.

The reports revealed that Nwankwo Kanu was the last Nigerian to win the honours, but several players that had come close include John Obi Mikel who finished as runner up to Ivory Coast’s Yaya Toure.

Despite winning the award for the past three years, Yaya, was beaten by the Gabonese skipper with the Elephants saying it was unfair for him to lose the award. He also lashed out at CAF as well as questioning the award criteria after the ceremony.

The Watford FC goal poacher was voted the EPL’s Player of the Month for December and said hard work and teamwork were the key to his brilliant form.

“I must thank my teammates for their contribution to every goal I scored. I owe them a lot for the award,” said Ighalo.

“Most people do not see the hard work I put into my game, the feel I just show up and score goals.
“Aubameyang (Pierre-Emerick) showed up and won the award (APoTY) and I think I can do the same. It will require a lot of hard work but it is surely achievable.”

The next CAF Award for the African Player of the Year is set to be announced after the 2017 CAF African Cup of Nations in Gabon next year.
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AF Nigeria Denmark
Alhaji Gero joins Swedish club Ostersunds
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Alhaji Gero on the move again

by Samm Audu
Nigeria striker Alhaji Gero has signed a three-year contract with Swedish top-flight league side Ostersunds FK after he terminated his contract with Danish club Viborg.

“I have signed a three-year contract with Ostersund and hope to rise to the new challenge this new opportunity affords me,” Gero disclosed.

He joins up with fellow Nigerians Monday Samuel and Michael Omoh.

Last week, former Nigeria U20 star Gero cancelled his contract with Viborg, which still had two ore years to run, because was limited playing time at the Danish club.

He has previously played in Sweden with Osters.
The Swedish league season will kick off in April.
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How Home Eagles Rated Vs Niger


 18 Jan 2016
 CHAN, Headlines



The Super Eagles started their 2016 African Nations Championship on a winning note Monday evening. The home-based Eagles side scored four second-half goals after a dour first half to defeat the Mena of Niger 4-1.

Completesportsnigeria.com's IZUCHUKWU OKOSI rates the Eagles stars after the game…






Ikechukwu Ezenwa
The Sunshine Stars goalkeeper had a splendid performance in the game. He dealt with the aerial balls brilliantly but could do nothing to stop the fierce shot that led to Niger's only goal scored by Zakari Adebayor. 7/10.



Matthew Etim
Etim played at right-back and had a decent game. He gave away some freekicks though but had a better second half than the first when his composure on the ball and clearance were more encouraging. 6/10.



Chima Akas
The Super Eagles captain was commanding from the rear and was quick to clear the ball away from danger when the Nigeriens opted to attack from his position. His reading of dangerous situations was excellent although a couple of times he was caught ball watching. 7/10.

Jamiu Alimi
The 3SC defender had a nightmarish performance. He struggled to keep pace with the dangerous Idrissa Halidou Garba and gave away unnecessary free-kicks. He was substituted by Orji Kalu within the first 17 minutes of the match after he was yellow-carded. Poor game by the defender. 2/10.


Stephen Eze
The Sunshine Stars defender is one of the five players from the Akure club in the squad and who also started the game.
Eze started in the absence of the suspended Austin Obaroakpo. He was impressive, especially with the second balls and in dealing with aerial threats from Niger. 7/10.



Ifeanyi Matthew
El Kanemi's Matthew had good pre-Championship performances in the tune-up games against Angola and Cote d' Ivoire but the match against the Mena was clearly not one of his better performances for the Eagles.
Most times he gave away the balls although his game improved slightly in the second half. 6/10.




Ikechukwu Ibenegbu
Warri Wolves midfielder Ikechukwu Ibenegbu was missing for most part of the game and was seemingly only available to take the free-kicks for the Eagles.

Ibenegbu had a very poor game despite clearly being a very experienced player. 4/10.



Paul Onobi
This was not a splendid performance by the Sunshine Stars midfielder. He managed to set his team-mates up with some nice passes. However there were those that went astray and he needs to weigh them better. 6/10.


Osas Okoro
The speedy Rangers forward was a constant threat to Niger's defence in this game and his crosses were tantalising.

He scored one of the goals and weighed in with an assist. 8/10.


Prince Aggreh
The Sunshine Stars left-sided forward was a constant menace to Niger's defence. His quick feet and dribbles caused all sorts of trouble for the Mena of Niger defenders however his final balls in the first half were mostly disappointing. He however provided an assist in the second half. 7/10.


Tunde Adeniji
The massively built striker provided the assist which Osas Okoro scored from to open the floodgates of goals for Nigeria.

Adeniji's physicality was an asset to the Eagles but he was guilty of reacting slowest to a fine pass from Osas Okoro in the 30th minute. Adeniji was later substituted by Chisom Chikatara. 6/10.

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Chisom Chikatara
The Abia Warriors striker announced his name to the world with a splendid second half performance against Niger.
Chikatara scored three world class goals after coming off the bench and could have scored more but for his desire to go for glory.
The forward was deservedly handed the Orange Man-of-the-Match award for his wonderful performance.
The 'Kolanut Boy' has proven his talent. He needs to play this good more regularly though. 9/10.


Orji Kalu
The defender replaced the ineffectual Jamiu Alimi and asserted himself well in the central defence. Kalu's interceptions and clearances were commendable. 6/10.

Usman Mohammed
The Taraba United midfielder was introduced by Sunday Oliseh to shore up the midfield and he helped bring stability to the midfield that gave away the ball mostly in the first 45 minutes. His ball-winning ability was key in the home Eagles not handing the Nigeriens the initiative who sought to score more goals after Zakari Adebayor's thunderbolt. 5/10.

Read more at http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/home-eagles-rated-vs-niger/#zhmedZ3isZLwm6Xl.99

BlackAlbino6:
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This rating is different from the views of most NL Sports forumites. They overrated some of the players.
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BlackAlbino6:
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Roger Milla Tips Home Eagles For CHAN Title
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By Adeboye Amosu and David Meshioye in Kigali:
Cameroonian legend, Roger Milla, insists Nigeria can win a first African Nations Championship in Rwanda, reports Comple tesportsnigeria.com.


Milla, who earned rave reviews for his impressive showing for the indomitable Lions at the 1990 World Cup in Italy, was at the Kigali Regional Stadium on Monday to watch the Group C fixture between Nigeria and Niger.


The former striker who was highly impressed with the performance of the Eagles in the game told completesportsnigeria.com that Sunday Oliseh's charges are good enough to win the competition.


"The Nigeria team is good. They have really good players and have a good chance of winning the title," Milla told Comple tesportsnigeria.com.


"They were fantastic in the second half and I love the build-up to their goals.


"If they can work on some of their mistakes, like starting the game slowly, then I see them winning the competition."


The Eagles sit at the top of Group C with three points, with Guinea and Tunisia have one point each. Niger are occupying last position with no point.


Action will resume in the group on Friday with Nigeria taking on Tunisia, while Niger and Guinea will also do battle.
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Sir Icon4s I believe this is the kind of spacing you want, but this kind of spacing will be very difficult for longer posts/articles. Kudos to you still.