₦airaland Forum

krattoss:
MIKEL IS THE RIGHTFUL CAPTAIN BUT DOES HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD A TEAM?...tommorow will tell.

[b][size=14pt]
Glo to Eagles: Beat Pharaohs and make Nigerians glad
Posted By: Seyi Aluko
[/size]
https://footballlive.ng/footballnews/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/glo-Logo.jpg
Nigerian national team, Super Eagles have been advised to work assiduously towards defeating the Pharaoh’s of Egypt when the two teams lock horns at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna on Friday.


Sponsor of Nigerian national teams, Globacom, in a press statement in Lagos on Thursday, urged the Super Eagles to defeat the Egyptians not only in Kaduna, but also on their home soil in Alexandria, Egypt, adding that victory during the round robin encounter will automatically qualify the team for the 2017 AFCON in Gabon.


“It is important to go for victory in this encounter to help the team gain confidence ahead of the crucial second leg in Cairo which will ultimately determine which of the two teams will qualify from Group D,” Glo added.


Globacom charged the team to go the extra mile and re-enact the “can-do spirit” and determination which Nigeria is known for and which have helped the nation to win many trophies in the past, including the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa.


While advising the technical crew to field the fittest players who can withstand the pressure associated with matches of this magnitude, the company urged the entire team to give their best and ensure that they outclass the Egyptians during the two-legged encounter to make qualification for AFCON less cumbersome.


“The Super Eagles should make Nigerians happy by qualifying for the next African Cup of Nations in Gabon. The team needs to start building its way back to reckoning in African Football,” the statement concluded.

Globacom is the official telecommunications partner of the Nigeria Football Federation and the major sponsor of the Nigerian national teams.
http://footballlive.ng/footballnews/9ja-news/glo-to-eagles-beat-pharaohs-and-make-nigerians-glad/

[b][size=14pt]
Cuper confident in battle of former champions
[/size]
www.nairaland.com/attachments/3528333_cuper_jpeg37675c39f30e95466df9e220819d206c
Egypt will be seeking to end a seven-year drought when they tackle three-time African champions, Nigeria in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier double header this week.


The Pharaohs, record, seven-time winners, have missed out on the continent's showpiece since the unprecedented hat-trick of titles between 2006 and 2010, and cannot afford yet another absence from the flagship continental championship.


With a new generation of players holding aloft the flag, Egypt has hired veteran Argentine Hector Cuper to put the Pharaohs back on the right way.


The Road to Gabon has started on a good note for the Egyptians, currently sitting at the summit of Group G with the maximum six points from two games, thanks to victories over Tanzania (3-0 in Alexandria) and Chad (5-1 in Ndjamena).


In a bid to end the disturbing drought, the Pharaohs will lock horns with fellow continental giants, Nigeria's Super Eagles. Both sides lock horns on Friday, 25 March 2016 in Kaduna, north of Nigerian capital Abuja. Four days later, they will renew their clash in Alexandria.


The double-header is crucial for both sides as far as the group’s automatic ticket for the group is concerned.


“I know well the importance of this game”, Cuper told CAFonline.com ahead of his team’s departure for Kaduna.


“Everyone is waiting for this match, and this makes it a double edged weapon. Winning will put us on the right track; losing will mean pressure on our shoulders.


“I promise we will do everything we can. I have been a coach for a very long time, and never promised to win a game. We will do our best, that's what I can promise", added the Argentine who has handled the likes of Internazionale, Parma, Valencia, Real Mallorca and Real Betis.


Cuper recalled 25 players to his squad that will face the Super Eagles twice in 4 days. His confidence once again rely on the shoulders of Cairo giants Ahly and Zamalek charges, both contributing with 16 players equally distributed between them.


“Seeing Ahly and Zamalek progressing in the CAF Champions League was very important for the Pharaohs, both mentally and technically”, he explained.


The main focus will be on Egypt’s Europe based players, including the likes of AS Roma winger Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mohamed ElNenny.


“They have been awesome in the recent weeks, and hopefully they will continue their inform performance. Nigeria is a talented team with strength and pace and we have to match them on field.

“I believe in my work, I believe in my players. I'm positive we are going to do a good job. That's the spirit we need”, concluded Cuper.

[size=14pt]
#AFCON2017Q: ‘Take home advantage,’ Dosu Joseph charge S/Eagles
[/size]
https://footballlive.ng/footballnews/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Untitled-143.png
Super Eagles training session in Kaduna.(Twitter/Nff)

1996 Olympic Gold medal winner, Dosu Joseph has charged the Super Eagles to work hard enough to seize the 1st leg advantage.Nigeria host Egypt in a match day 3 Afcon 2017 qualifier in Kaduna at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium but the former goalie believes it will be a tough game for both teams.


The Super Eagles are currently tied on points with Tanzania, but Nigeria edge on goal difference and trail the Pharaohs in the race for the top spot in Group G.

krattoss:
MIKEL IS THE RIGHTFUL CAPTAIN BUT DOES HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO LEAD A TEAM?

TheSuperNerd:
I don't have to wait for tomorrow. It's not the first time he'll be wearing the armband.

Tomorrow will be his first competitive fixture as Captain of the Super Eagles but not his first time overall as Captain.

And YES, Mikel has what it takes. After all, who takes the fall whenever Nigeria fails to shine in a game Mikel features?? Yep... Mikel himself.

He was one of the few major reasons we won the Afcon in south africa. HE CONTRIBUTED ABOUT 4 assists or so. He dominated the midfield in that tournament from start to finish. He carried Nigeria on his shoulders supported by then stand-in captain, Enyeama (yobo was still substantive captain) and Victor Moses.

Mikel was the guy the team looked to for inspiration while Enyeama led from the back.


In fact, Mikel has more than it takes to lead the Super Eagles no matter what happens tomorrow... As for tomorrow, Mikel won't lose on his first competitive game AS CAPTAIN. #smiles

You can count on that.

BascoVanVeli:
I think he was captain against Swaziland. So not his first competitive fixture.

TheSuperNerd:
Against Swaziland in the WCQ second round round first-leg? In November last year? Hmm.... Are you sure? I think that was Ahmed Musa.

Musa was made captain in early october last year and Mikel never wore the arm-band under Oliseh.


So I sincerely believe this should be his first competitive game as Super Eagles Captain.

BascoVanVeli:
Sorry about that i misunderstood u.

[b][size=14pt]
West Ham do not want to sign £8.5m Nigerian international on long-term deal
Posted by Emre Sarigul
[/size]
https://cdn.turkish-football.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/GettyImages-511553068.jpg
West Ham do not want to sign on-loan Fenerbahce striker Emmaneul Emenike on a permanent deal according to the Mirror.

The Hammers signed the Nigerian international striker on a temporary move with an £8.5 million release clause option.

West Ham will have to sign Emenike for the full amount if he makes 10 Premier League appearances.


Emenike has made six appearances in the league so far and it remains to be seen if Hammers boss Slaven Bilic will give him another four appearances.

The 28-year-old striker has two goals in eight appearances for the east London based club this season.


Emenike is reported to be happy at West Ham but it will ultimately be up to Bilic and the board whether they deem the striker worth making an £8.5 million investment in.

Bilic is no stranger to Emenike having coached sides that have played against the striker in Russia and most recent in Turkey for Besiktas.

The Hammers are currently 5th in the Premier League one point behind 4th placed Manchester City.

[size=14pt]
Nigeria: Afcon Qualifier - SWAN Urges Eagles to Defeat Pharaohs
[/size]
https://allafrica.com/download/pic/main/main/csiid/00321089:fd09d9d48ed890666883037724737919:arc614x376:w285:us1.png
Enugu — The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Enugu Chapter, has urged the Super Eagles to defeat the Pharaohs of Egypt in Kaduna order to lead the group.

The Pharaohs of Egypt currently top the Group G with six points, as against four by the Eagles.


Norbert Okolie, the Chairman of the Enugu chapter of SWAN said that they should not lose concentration during the game, until the final whistle.

[b][size=14pt]
Nigeria vs. Egypt Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier: How to watch live online
[/size]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWHG32QxlZ4

Portland Timbers' Fanendo Adi: 'I'm looking forward to playing in Nigeria

Jamie Goldberg

The Nigeria National Team will face Egypt in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match on Friday, March 25 at 8 a.m. PT in Kaduna, Nigeria.


Timbers forward Fanendo Adi has been called up to the Nigeria National Team and could feature in the match. This is Adi's first call-up to the Nigeria National Team.


If you are looking to watch Nigeria take on Egypt, here's what you need to know:

What: Nigeria National Team will face Egypt in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match.

Where: Kaduna, Nigeria.

When: Friday, March 25 at 8 a.m. PT.

How to watch: Watch live online with beIN Sports Connect; Follow along on Twitter.

-- Jamie Goldberg | jgoldberg@oregonian.com

Icon4s:
Infact this is the most likely starting line -up. Let me set this up in a 4-4-2 formation:

.........Ikeme
Abdullahi..Ambrose..Obaobona..Echiejile

............Mikel
...................Azubuike

Simon.................................Moses

...........Musa
........................Ighalo


On worries abt CB getting injured we already have 2 injured. A couple of other defenders are on the bench. Going back to "he should have invited Awaziem or Ehizubie" is now a postmortem

tbaba1234:
There are no natural CBs on the bench but Stanley Amuzie can play CB.

Icon4s:
Balogun would have been back ahead of d clash in Alexandria.

tbaba1234:
I read a recent report that Mainz are not releasing him as he will not be fully fit.

Icon4s:
All Well.Siasia nnever had him in his initial plan. So Siasia has now been handed d opportunity to execute that his intial plan.

joseph1013:
I'm not optimistic about our chances in the two games against Egypt but I will keep my cynicism to myself.

Maybe that's a way to insulate myself against Super Eagles' disappointment.

joseph1013:
I'm not optimistic about our chances in the two games against Egypt but I will keep my cynicism to myself.

Maybe that's a way to insulate myself against Super Eagles' disappointment.

Orkpekyandega:
[b][size=14pt]
Egypt suffer El Hadary injury blow
[/size]
https://mtnfootball.com/bp_images/2016/03/Samm_24_Mar_1.jpg
El Hadary being attended to by Egypt doctor and another official in Kaduna today/Pix Kabiru Abubakar@backpagepix

Veteran goalkeeper Essam El Hadary is a major injury doubt for Egypt in Friday’s AFCON 2017 qualifier against Nigeria in Kaduna as he appears to be nursing a knee injury and did not take part in his team’s training at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium.


El Hadary was not part of Thursday evening's training and even had to be injected by the team doctor right inside the pitch.


The injury appears to be very serious as the vastly experienced goalkeeper was downcast and wept openly.


He had a heavy bandage around the affected right knee.
The 43-year-old El Hadary won three straight AFCONs with Egypt, in 2006, 2008 and 2010.


He was only recalled to the Pharaohs last month following injury to first-choice Sherif Elkramy from Al Ahly and his eye-catching exploits with his latest club Wadi Degla.
mtnfootball.com/news/621408/Egypt-suffer-El-Hadary-injury-blow
[/b]

phamarsenal:
we HV to be at our very best in order to beat dis Egyptian team. the defence is d weak link especially with d injury to Kenneth and balogun. d game will actually be won at d midfield and Mikel has a very big role to play in it because it is going to be a battle between Mikel and elneny. also whoever DAT is going to be in d fullback position facing salah most HV to watch out and reduce d way he overlaps because salah is extremely quick and will be running at our defence throughout d game. our midfield is looking bright for once wit d inclusion of iwobi and ihenacho, I think any of dem can fill d role of d playmaker and Mikel can finally withdraw to d defensive midfield position. our attack also shows promise with ighalo, musa adi and ko we are not short of fire power. d problem would be like I said earlier is how Mikel wins his battle with elneny in d midfield and deliver balls to d attack quickly and also our defence curtailing d likes f salah. if we can do DAT den we would win d match.

AIG07:
this man don old o. How come he still de perform.