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wayodude:
Nah bro, forget Wikipedia. I'm almost certain Troussier qualified the team for the World Cup in 98 BEFORE getting fired. I think Sinclair was part of his back room staff.

wayodude:
Nah bro, forget Wikipedia. I'm almost certain Troussier qualified the team for the World Cup in 98 BEFORE getting fired. I think Sinclair was part of his back room staff.

wayodude:
Nah bro, forget Wikipedia. I'm almost certain Troussier qualified the team for the World Cup in 98 BEFORE getting fired. I think Sinclair was part of his back room staff.

Orkpekyandega:
18 foreign coaches who have managed the Eagles previously
Posted by timmynaijaon February 19, 2010 at 12:08pm
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-Clemens Westerhof (Holland) 1989-1994
Till date he is the most successful coach that has managed the team, winning the 1994 Nations Cup and helping the country qualify for its first World Cup.


The team‘s success under his guidance led to its name
to be changed from the Green Eagles to the Super Eagles in the build-up to the 1992 Nations Cup where Nigeria won bronze. He failed to lead the team in qualifying for Italia‘90 World Cup but he showed his determination to be at the next edition by rebuilding the team.


His first remarkable success was reaching the Nations Cup final in 1990 in Algeria where Nigeria lost 1 – 0 to the host. Rating: 9/10.


-Johannes Bonfrere (Holland) 1995-1996
The Dutchman came tothe country to assist Westerhof but he got his chance to be in charge of a team when in 1991 he was appointed to coach the Super Falcons. His achievement with the women‘s team gave him the opportunity to be in charge of the Olympic football team in 1995 and the following year led the team to win gold at Atlanta‘96 Olympic
Games.


He left the country unceremoniously after he was hired to manage Qatar between 1996 and 1997. When Thijs Libregts was fired in 1999,
Bonfere was hired to manage the Eagles again and he led them to a
second place finish at the 2000 Nations Cup co-hosted by Nigeria and Ghana. Nigeria lost to Cameroun via penalty shootout.


He left the team to coach the national team of the United Arab Emirate in 2001 while his assistant, Shaibu Amodu, took over the team. Rating: 7/10.


-Philippe Troussier (France) 1997
His success with African clubs earned him the nickname ‘White Witch Doctor‘.


He was engaged by Nigeria in 1997 and guided the Super Eagles in qualifying for the 1998 World Cup. He left Nigeria the same year under controversial circ***tances, leaving the NFA to begin a search
for another foreign coach.


He managed three other national teams between 1997 and 2002. Rating: 5/10.


- Bora Milutinovic (Serbia) 1998
The Serbian, popularly referred to as the Miracle Worker, had taken three teams to the World Cup before joining Nigeria in 1998.


He later guided China to the Mundial in 2002. The coach was hired simply for his World Cup experience needed to guide the Eagles through France‘98.

He hardly made any change to the squad he inherited from Troussier and it was not a surprise that the Eagles failed to go beyond the second round of the competition. Rating: 4/10.


- Thijs Libregts (Holland) 1998-1999
He had managed nine other teams – including the Dutch national team – before taking charge of the Eagles in August 1998. He was dismissed by Olympiakos in 1995 and was jobless until he was hired by Nigeria.


Having been dismissed by Olympiakos, Libregts took charge of the Eagles in August 1998 after a disappointing World Cup campaign by Milutinovic.


He was relieved of his job after winning just two games in five matches in the build-up to the 2000 Nations Cup. Rating: 3/10.


- Berti Vogts (Germany) 2007-2008
The German had vowed never to return to football management after dumping the Scotland team but a lucrative deal with Nigeria made him change his mind.


His four-year contract abruptly came to an end 13
months later after he resigned following the poor performance of the Eagles at the 2008 Nations Cup in Ghana. Rating: 3/10.

The last man on the list was Lars Legaback who was engaged in 2010 to lead us in South Africa where we ended up disgracing Africa.

Forgiveness you can now see the long list of foreign Coaches who were engage to manage our football with little to show for it.

#TeamLocalCoaches#
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forgiveness:
Ok na, i will release the endless list of local coaches tomorrow.

Orkpekyandega:

..........Comment by Charles Ugochukwu Okereon February 22, 2010 at 6:07pm
So sad a history, a sad racall indeed. I believe we have competent indginous coaches who can handle the National Team, but my problem is the politics they play in the Glass House. From the roll call of foreign coaches, it can be seen that the problem is not with coaching but with Board Room politics. Amodu has been sidelined after the nations cup in Angola, but the problem with Nigeria football is far from over. Unless and until the politicians in the glass house are discarded, Nigeria football will continue to nose-dive. Even an Angel cannot make any positive impact as coach with the present crop of football administrators in the country.
community.vanguardngr.com/profiles/blogs/18-foreign-coaches-who-have.

adeyemi2015:
Siasia is right to drop Leon Balogun. He's in-form but in the German League with grade A pitches and cool weather. Do you think Leon can perform excellently on the Kaduna Pitch with that kind of weather?!
I think Leon Balogun grown up in Germany, hence he's not used to the African weather! He may flop if he's invited for the Matches!
As for Issac Success, is he gonna bench either of Moses, Musa or Simon?! Ighalo is definitely gonna top-strike and might be supported by either Aaron or Kelechi; then what's the essence of inviting him just to sit on the Bench?!
My thought though!

Orkpekyandega:
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​Onazi Out Of Nigeria Vs Egypt In Kaduna Over Suspension
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BY Johnny Edward:
SS Lazio of Italy midfielder Ogenyi Onazi will miss the Super Eagles home tie against Egypt in Kaduna due to the red card he got in the 2-0 win over Chad last year, Comple tesportsnigeria.com reports.


Onazi who was listed in the 20 overseas –based players for Nigeria’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-take against the Pharaohs of Egypt this month will however be eligible for the reverse fixture against the Pharaohs in Alexandria four days later.


Onazi was picked along with John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England); Azubuike Okechukwu (Yeni Matalyspor, Turkey) as the four overseas –based midfield players for the double header against Hector Cuper's team.


Onazi who is the vice-captain of the team has eight Serie A appearances for the Biancocoleste this term.
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Oliseh, NFF Humiliated me – Vincent Enyeama
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Vincent Enyeama

Super Eagles interim coach, Samson Siasia has not hidden his strong wish to have former team captain, Vincent Enyeama, back in the national team, especially at this period that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is looking to ensure that absolute peace returns to the ranks of the Super Eagles ahead of the back-to-back AFCON crackers against the Pharaohs of Egypt.


The NFF has barely recovered from the surprise resignation of former Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, with less than one month to the first game against Egypt, billed for March 25 in Kaduna.


Siasia yesterday explained steps he had taken to convince both Enyeama and Emmanuel Emenike, who were frustrated out of the team by former coach Oiliseh to return to the national team.


He said that the players’ wealth of experience is what the Super Eagles would need to win the Pharaohs.


However, Siasia explained that though Enyeama would want to return to the Super Eagles, he requested to be left out for now, stressing that he is still emotionally down over the treatment that was meted out to him by the NFF and former coach Oliseh while the team was in Belgium for some friendly matches.


“I called Enyeama a couple of days ago, when they asked us to come and handle these two games, I told him how I needed him for the games and I wanted him to come back and be a part of this team. He explained to me how he was treated by the NFF and Oliseh. He explained how he drove from Lille to Belgium to meet the coach after his mum’s burial and was totally embarrassed with harsh words and taking the captain’s band away from him.


“He told me he would have wanted to play for me, but emotionally he is still down and has not gotten over that treatment from the former coach.


“I thanked him for his time and noted that the door is still open for him to be part of the Super Eagles. Whenever he overcomes his feelings, he should let me know.


“These matches are too important for us and we do not want to use those whose emotions are already broken. More guys are ready to play. Though we know that what happened to him was not a good thing, we cannot force him since he has made it clear that he cannot play for Nigeria right now. But we still keep the doors open for him any time he would want to come back because we need people like him, especially at this period, but we cannot force him.

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Mikel, Ogu, Success Up For Complete Sports Player Of The Month
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Chelsea’s Mikel Obi, Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s John Ogu and Granada’s Isaac Success have been nominated for the February Complete Sports Player of the Month.

To vote, please write your favourite player’s name in the Leave A Reply field below the players’ s profiles. Voting is open until 4pm on Monday.

Profiles written by James Agberebi:


MIKEL OBI (CHELSEA, ENGLAND)

Since the appointment of Guus Hiddink, Mikel Obi has emerged as a reborn player for Chelsea.


Formerly a frequent bench warmer during the reign of former Blues boss Jose Mourinho, who prefered Nemanja Matic instead, things look to have changed for the better for Mikel since the change of managers.


Mikel has become the mainstay of the Chelsea midfield and he was surely one of their best players in February.


On Wednesday, 3 February, Chelsea were guests to Watford City in a Premier League clash at Vicarage Road. The Blues held their hosts to a 0-0 draw, with Mikel posting a solid display while featuring throughout the encounter.


Four days later, Chelsea welcomed Manchester United to Stamford Bridge with Mikel playing 90 minutes. The game eventually ended 1-1, with Jesse Lingard and Diego Costa getting on the score sheet.


Then in the UEFA Champions League tie against PSG, which took place on Tuesday, 16 February, Mikel scored a vital away goal as Chelsea lost 2-1, their first loss since Guus Hiddink took over. It was Mikel’s second Champions League goal ever.


In an FA Cup game against a youthful Manchester City side which was held on Sunday, 21 February, Mikel was in action for the Blues who won 5-1. He later made way for Nemanja Matic with eight minutes remaining.


And on Saturday 27 February, Mikel was also in action for Chelsea, who came back from a goal down to beat Southampton 2-1 at St. Mary’s in the league.

SUCCESS ISAAC (GRANADA, SPAIN)

Although Granada are not sitting pretty in the La Liga table (19th), Success Isaac is one player who has been one of the bright spots for the relegation threatened side.


A tireless, hard working forward and a regular, Isaac, who has four goals in 24 appearances, has a big part to play if Granada are to escape the drop to the Segunda division.


Isaac was in action for Granada in their home league game against Real Madrid on Sunday, 2 February. Granada went on to lose 2-1 but Isaac featured for 90 minutes in the encounter.


On Sunday 14 February in a La Liga game, Granada went away to face Real Sociedad but lost 3-0. Isaac maintained his place in the team, as he played for 90 minutes.


In a home clash against struggling Valencia on 21 February, Isaac was in action for 90 minutes but couldn’t prevent his side from losing 2-1. He also got yellow-carded in the game.


Against Deportivo La Coruna, Isaac was on from the beginning as he helped his side to a 1-0 away win. He later went off in the 92nd minute for Lomban.


The young Nigerian often gets Granada fans off their seats whenever he is on the ball running at opponents and creating scoring chances. He was one of Granada’s top players in February.


JOHN OGU (HAPOEL BE’ER SHEVA, ISRAEL)

John Ogu has been instrumental in Hapoel Be’er Sheva’s rise to the top of the Israeli league table.


The big central midfielder has contributed in no small measure in the club’s brilliant run of form, which has taken them five points clear ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv.


Not known for his goal-scoring prowess (three goals in 23 games this season), the former Academica player’s influence in his current side can never be underestimated. And it will be hoped that he maintains his good form as they continue the quest to clinch the league title.


Ogu was on target in Hapoel Beer Sheva’s 2-0 home win against Maccabi Netanya on Saturday, 6 February. He scored on 67 minutes to secure the win for his side.


On Saturday 13 February, Ogu helped his side beat Hapoel Haifa 2-1 away from home. He was on throughout the game.


Against Bnei Yehuda at home on Monday, 22 February, Be’er Sheva won 2-0, with Ogu featuring for 90 minutes against the visitors.


Ogu scored his second goal in February in a 2-1 away win against Hapoel Kfar Saba. Ogu who played for 90 minutes, netted the winner to hand his team all the three points.

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Flores: How Ighalo Can End Goal Drought
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Watford manager Quique Sanchez Flores has advised Odion Ighalo not to put himself under pressure as the Nigeria striker seeks to end his goal drought.


Ighalo failed to add to his 14 Premier League goals as Watford lost 1-0 to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday night.


He has only managed to score two goals in his last 12 matches in all competitions.


Flores assured that the club will do everything possible to support Ighalo.


"He's not scoring so we need to support him a lot," Flores told the Watford Observer. "Of course, the moment he scores it becomes easier for the team.


"My work with Ighalo now is to try and take away pressure. He has put pressure on himself. It's like he feels he has to score. That isn't the best way to recreate a good feeling.


"It's a mistake to put pressure on himself. He needs to work separate from the feelings of scoring with the feelings of playing with freedom in the team."


Flores added: "Ighalo is a little bit frustrated. Strikers need goals to feel good. You can feel he is trying but sometimes he makes bad decisions. I support him more than ever."

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Okonkwo, Obaroakpo Keen To Face Egypt After Eagles Call-Ups
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By Izuchukwu Okosi:

Chibuzor Okonkwo and Austin Obaroakpo have expressed their appreciation to interim Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia over their invitations to camp ahead of Nigeria's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt, Completesportsnigeria.com reports.


FC IfeanyiUbah defender Okonkwo was one of the players who was in Nigeria's U-23 side that won silver in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, a team coached by Siasia.


Okonkwo had always wished to be a key figure in the Super Eagles but has seen successive coaches shun him.


The invitation to the Eagles camp was one that apparently excited the right-back and he hopes to impress in camp.


"The matches against Egypt will be massive," he said. "I was not so lucky to play previously although injuries a couple of times didn't help.


"This time, I'll do my best in camp and hope to be involved. Siasia is a coach that believes in my ability and I want to say a big thank you to him."


Abia Warriors defender Obaroakpo is also thankful that despite a disappointing showing by the home-based Eagles at the 2016 Africa Nations Championship in Rwanda, a chance to stake his claim in the Eagles backline has presented itself.


"The invitation was indeed good news. I don't know if I will play or not. Surely it will be hard, but not impossible, to compete with the likes of Godfrey Obobabona and Kenneth Omeruo.


"I'm keen to play for the national team again after the disappointment of CHAN. If I get to play in any of the games, I'll be grateful," Obaroakpo stated.


The home-based Eagles players will be in camp before the overseas-based players join them later.
The first leg of the double header holds on Friday, March 25 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna.

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CSKA Moscow Willing To Sell Ahmed Musa To English Teams For 24 Million Euros In
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Director General of CSKA Moscow Roman Babayev has reiterated that the club will listen to offers for Ahmed Musa when the transfer market reopens, amid interest for the striker from teams in the English Premier League.


The Muscovites turned down at least two bids from Premiership leading Leicester City in the winter transfer market because they were not prepared to sell the Super Eagles skipper when they are challenging for the title in the ongoing season.


“It is not right to keep the player when he has offers from the Premier League for the right price,” said Babayev to championat.com.


“Several English clubs are actively interested in Musa. And not just English. Footballer faithfully served CSKA and do not let him go to the best league of the world from our side would be incorrect.”


Ahmed Musa and his intermediary, Tony Harris, did not feel over resentful over the decision of CSKA Moscow in the January transfer window and will be hoping to continue discussions with interested teams in three months time.


The capital team will accept bids in the region of 24 million euros for the Nigeria national-teamer.

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Injured Victor Moses Will Be Fit For Egypt Crackers, West Ham Reveal
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Chelsea loanee Victor Moses is not in danger of missing the eagerly anticipated African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Egypt in three weeks time.


The Nigeria international picked up a training ground injury just before West Ham’s Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday and there had been fears that the winger suffered a relapse of a hamstring injury.


But West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has allayed those fears at a press conference on Friday, revealing that Moses will be in tip-top condition in seven days time.


“Victor Moses and Enner Valencia should be back for the cup game against United and Winston Reid and Joey O’Brien could make it too,” said Bilic.


The 25-year-old Victor Moses has not played for the Super Eagles since June 30,2014, when he lasted 89 minutes on the pitch in the World Cup second round clash with France.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel