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 Sports › Olayinka: I Can Score Goals For Super Eagles by solbase10(op): 12:20pm On Jan 19, 2022 |
Slavia Prague forward Peter Olayinka is ready to shoulder goal scoring responsibility for Nigeria at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, reports Completesports.com. Olayinka is expected to make his first appearance for the Super Eagles in Wednesday’s (today ) Group D clash against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles wasted a number of chances in their opening two games in Cameroon and interim head coach Austine Eguavoen has expressed concern with the situation. Out of the four goals the Super Eagles have scored at the competition, only one came from a striker (Taiwo Awoniyi). Olayinka has however promised to deliver the goods for the Super Eagles any time he has the chance to play. “If I get the chance to start against Guinea-Bissau, I will do my best to help us get a good result,”he told the media in Garoua. “Every striker like to score goals and I believe I can do that for the Super Eagles. “The entire team is looking forward to the game against Guinea-Bissau and it will be great to maintain our performance from the game against Egypt and Sudan. “We want to keep winning and show our readiness to go all the way.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/olayinka-i-can-score-goals-for-super-eagles/
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| Sports › Eguavoen: No Complacency Against Guinea-bissau by solbase10(op): 9:59am On Jan 19, 2022 |
Super Eagles interim head coach Austine Eguavoen says the team will approach Wednesday’s (today) Group D clash against Guinea-Bissau with a serious mindset, reports Completesports.com. The West Africans have nothing to play for having secure a place in the second round following victories in their opening two games against Egypt and Sudan. “It is important for us to sustain the winning mentality while we keep our heads on our shoulders,” Eguavoen told a press conference on Tuesday. “Guinea Bissau need the three points because they have only one so far, and we must be prepared for a massive fight. “If we let down our guard, we could be punished, and that would not be good for the team’s psychology. We will go for the three points.” The encounter will take place at the Roumde Adija Stadium, Garoua. ] Source: https://www.completesports.com/eguavoen-no-complacency-against-guinea-bissau/[/b]
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| Sports › ‘we Need To Believe’ –guinea-bissau Boss Vows To Go For Win Against Super Eagles by solbase10(op): 2:55pm On Jan 18, 2022 |
Guinea-Bissau head coach Baciro Candé believes his side can claim a famous win against Nigeria in their Group D contest on Wednesday, reports. Candé’s men need a win against the Super Eagles to boost their chances of securing a place in the Round of 16. The Djurtus were held to a 0-0 draw in their first game against Sudan and agonizingly fell to a 1-0 defeat to Egypt in the second. The Super Eagles on other hand have been flying in the competition, with impressive wins against Egypt and Sudan. “Nigeria team is a strong team but we will try to play our game. In football we just need to believe in ourselves and fight for what we believe. We will focus on ourselves,” Candé told a press conference on Tuesday. “Of course, we will try and take the game to Nigeria and with a little bit of luck we could win the game. “Everyone know Nigeria is one of the best teams in Africa because of their quality but we will play our game. In every strong team there is a weakness. ” Source: https://www.completesports.com/we-need-to-believe-guinea-bissau-boss-vows-to-go-for-win-against-super-eagles/ 7 Likes
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| Sports › ‘they Wanted Me To Drop Him’ — Rohr Lavishes Praise On ‘important Player’ Simon by solbase10(op): 12:04pm On Jan 18, 2022 |
Former Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr has revealed that people wanted him to drop Moses Simon during his time in charge of the Super Eagles, reports Completesports.com. Simon received a lot of sticks during Rohr’s reign as Nigeria’s manager as a result of his inconsistent performances. He scored a goal and bagged an assist in the game. “When I was coach, a lot of people wanted me to drop him, but he is very important to my team,” Rohr said on Canal Plus TV. “He puts the team first and plays for all with ease. “I love his attitude on the pitch and he’s a perfect gentleman off the pitch. “I never doubted him.” Sourde; https://www.completesports.com/they-wanted-me-to-drop-him-rohr-lavishes-praise-on-important-player-simon/
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| Sports › Olayinka To Lead Eagles Attack Vs Guinea-bissau; Ejuke, Iwobi, Ajayi Also In by solbase10(op): 9:48am On Jan 18, 2022 |
Slavia Prague forward Peter Olayinka will lead the Super Eagles attack in Wednesday’s Group D clash against Guinea-Bissau, Completesports.com reports. Interim head coach Austine Eguavoen is set to ring the changes with a place in the second round already secured after wins against Egypt and Sudan. Olayinka, who is yet to make an appearance for the Super Eagles at the 2021Africa Cup of in Cameroon will shoulder goal scoring responsibility against the Djurtus. Omonia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will be the man behind the sticks, while Tyronne Ebuehi and Jamilu Collins will also make their first appearance in the competition.Vice-captain William Troost-Ekong will keep his place in central defence with West Brom’s Semi Ajayi expected to take the place of Kenneth Omeruo. Talented midfielder Kelechi Nwakali will make his first start in the competition alongside Chidera Ejuke and Alex Iwobi. Super Eagles Expected Line-Up Vs Guinea-Bissau Uzoho Collins Troost-Ekong Ajayi Tyronne Ndidi Nwakali Iheanacho Ejuke Olayinka Sourcehttps://www.completesports.com/olayinka-to-lead-eagles-attack-vs-guinea-bissau-ejuke-iwobi-ajayi-also-in/
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| Sports › Eguavoen: Super Eagles Missing Osimhen, Ighalo by solbase10(op): 12:32pm On Jan 17, 2022 |
Super Eagles head coach Austine Eguavoen has declared that the team is missing the experience and expertise of Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo in front of goal at the ongoing 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, Completesports.com reports. Osimhen was replaced in Nigeria’s squad for the competition by Slavia Prague forward Peter Olayinka after failing to recover in time from an injury. Ighalo on the other hand was denied the chance to appear in his second AFCON finals after he was not released by Saudi Arabia Professional League outfit Al Shabab. In the duo’s absence, Taiwo Awoniyi have the led the line for the West Africans in Cameroon, but Union Berlin striker is yet to make much impact in the competition. The three-time champions missed a number of good chances in their opening two games against Egypt and Sudan and Eguavoen admitted things would have been different with Ighalo and Osimhen at his disposal. They (Osimhen and Ighalo) are two different players who can actually score two goals out of three chances. Awoniyi and Sadiq are two different type of players too,” Eguavoen after the team’s training session on Sunday. “That’s not to say they can’t score goals. Awoniyi has been scoring goals in the German league and Sadiq as well . “The good thing is that we are not giving the responsibility to the strikers alone. Other players too can score goals for us. “We have giving Aribo the chance to move up the field and he has done that very well. He could have scored one or two goals against Sudan. Anybody can score in our team. “However Ighalo and Osimhen are two different players from what we have now, that’s why we are trying to play to our strength.” The Super Eagles will face the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in their final group game at the Roumde Adjia Stadium, Garoua. Source: https://www.completesports.com/eguavoen-super-eagles-missing-osimhen-ighalo/
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| Sports › Musa: Super Eagles Ready To Face Any Team by solbase10(op): 10:57am On Jan 17, 2022 |
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa insists the team is ready to face any opponent at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon, reports Completesports.com. The three-time champions progressed to the second round of the competition after a 3-1 win against Sudan on Saturday. Austine Eguavoen’s led side still have to wait for the conclusion of the group stage games to know their opponent in the Round of 16. Musa, who made his first appearance in the game against Sudan is adamant the Super Eagles can beat any team in the competition. “I’m happy with we have achieved in this competition, two wins from two games is a perfect way to start for us, ”Musa said after the team’s training on Sunday. “We want to maintain the momentum by winning our next game against Guinea-Bissau. It’s important for us to keep winning as it will help motivate us for the task ahead. “As for which team we will like to face in the next round, I don’t think that is a big deal. If you want to be the best, you have to be ready to beat the best. “The most important thing is for us to remain committed and I believe we are ready to face any team.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/musa-super-eagles-ready-to-face-any-team/
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| Sports › 2021 AFCON: Omeruo Trains Separately As Super Eagles Begin Preparation For Sudan by solbase10(op): 2:49pm On Jan 12, 2022 |
Kenneth Omeruo trains separately to the rest of his Nigerian teammates on Wednesday as they begin preparations for their second Group D clash against Sudan, reports Completesports.com.Source: https://www.completesports.com/2021-afcon-omeruo-trains-seperately-as-super-eagles-begin-preparation-for-sudan-clash/ 2 Likes
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| Sports › Eguavoen: How We ‘Tamed’ Mohamed Salah by solbase10(op): 9:46am On Jan 12, 2022 |
Super Eagles head coach Austine Eguavoen has revealed how his side stopped Egypt captain Mohamed Salah in Tuesday night’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash, Completesports.com reports.Source: https://www.completesports.com/eguavoen-how-we-tamed-mohamed-salah/ 42 Likes 5 Shares
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| Sports › AFCON 2021: Sudan’s Team General Manager Backs Egypt To Beat Super Eagles by solbase10(op): 12:15pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Sudan national team general manager, Mohsen Sayed, has backed the Pharaohs of Egypt to beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Tuesday’s AFCON Group D opener. Sudan were drawn alongside Egypt, Nigeria and Guinea-Bissau at this year’s edition. The 1970 African champions will begin their campaign against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday before taking on Nigeria and Egypt. And ahead of today’s clash Sayed believes Egypt are favourites to come out tops over the Eagles. “Egypt has the best player in the world (Mohamed Salah),” Sayed told Mega FM. “On paper, the Egyptian national team is better than Nigeria and is the closest to winning, but football is full of surprises. “I definitely hope that Egypt win.” Sayed then spoke about their game against Guinea-Bissau, saying they’re familiar with their opponent’s style of play. “We know the Guinea-Bissau national team very well. We met twice in the [World Cup] qualifiers a month ago. We are building a strong generation for the future and all the players will participate in their first major international tournament,” he explained. “The draw served us well, as our match against Egypt will be the last one in the group stage.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/afcon-2021-sudans-team-general-manager-backs-egypt-to-beat-super-eagles/
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| Sports › AFCON 2021: Salah Not A Threat To Eagles –ndah by solbase10(op): 10:03am On Jan 11, 2022 |
Super Eagles defender, Olisa Ndah has expressed confidence that the team will handle Mohamed Salah and Egypt in the right way in today’s 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Group D opening game. Ndah stated this in an interview with Brila FM, where he also said that the players are working really hard to ensure that they pick the maximum points. “The game won’t be an easy game because we all know Egypt and their capability. “But we have all we need to win because we have been working so hard. “I don’t really think about Salah as a threat, instead we have to focus on ourselves because we really know what we can do.I think we can handle him.” While the Eagles, who finished third at the 2019 edition of the football showpiece in Africa, will be seeking their fourth title, the Pharaohs will look to conquer the continent for a record-extending eighth time. Source: https://www.completesports.com/afcon-2021-salah-not-a-threat-to-eagles-ndah/
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| Sports › 2021 AFCON: Awoniyi Ready To Lead Super Eagles Attack by solbase10(op): 12:48pm On Jan 10, 2022 |
Taiwo Awoniyi is prepared to lead Nigeria’s hunt for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title in Cameroon, reports Completesports.com. Awoniyi is favoured to lead Nigeria’s attack in the absence of Victor Osimhen and Odion Ighalo. The Union Berlin of Germany striker says he is ready to take up the responsibility and be the team’s main man in Cameroon. “My strength is the power I put into my game, the fighting spirit in me, the willingness like you can always go as far as you want to go,” Awoniyi told NFF TV. “I think that is my own greatest strength as an individual and in terms of football terms.” “I think my strength is helping my teammates, and when I do all those dirty jobs and all those things, that is when my own finishing aspect will come into play.” Preparations for the competition have not been the best due to the failure of European clubs to release players on time. Awoniyi however believes the Super Eagles will do well in the competition. “When it comes to football, you can’t just get on the pitch and believe that you’ll perform miracles,” Awoniyi stated. “It’s all about what you have done before, and that is what will reciprocate in gameday.” “But looking at the short moment and short time for most countries, I think everyone is aware of it already, and this is where our athleticism would come in.” “As a player, this is when the experience, the maturity should set in from each individual this is my own belief as a person.” “At the same time, there should be preparation, but now we know that the preparation is not there, but we still have little time to put things together, which is now, tomorrow and before the first game.” “And I think it is still a little bit better than having nothing at all.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/2021-afcon-awoniyi-ready-to-lead-super-eagles-attack/ 1 Like
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| Sports › AFCON 2021: Missing Ighalo, Osimhen Big Blow For Eagles –aghahowa by solbase10(op): 10:12am On Jan 10, 2022 |
Former Nigerian striker, Julius Aghahowa has disclosed that the absence of Odion Ighalo and Victor Osimhen remain a big blow to the Super Eagles at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Aghahowa stated this in an interview with Brila FM, where he expressed disappointment with the absence of the two strikers from the showpiece. Recall that Ighalo, whose Saudi Arabian club Al Shabab, did not permit his participation in the AFCON 2021, joins fellow striker, Osimhen to miss the competition. The former Shakhtar Donetsk star, who was Nigeria’s top goalscorer at the 2002 African Nations Cup, also noted that the duo of Taiwo Awoniyi and Sadiq Umar utilise the chance at their disposal in Cameroon. “It is a blow to the national team that Odion Ighalo could not make it to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. And also the other player (Osimhen) that didn’t make it is also a blow for us.But as it is, we have to make do of what we have at the moment. “Those players are professionals and they are playing in their teams in Europe. And that is what is expected of them when you are called to represent your country, you have to give in your best. “You have to prove that you are worthy of that call. So now, the opportunity lies in the shoulder of Taiwo Awoniyi and Sadiq Umar.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/afcon-2021-missing-ighalo-osimhen-big-blow-for-eagles-aghahowa/ 1 Like
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| Sports › Musa: NFF Yet To Offset Eagles’ Two-match Allowances by solbase10(op): 12:24pm On Jan 05, 2022 |
Super Eagles winger, Ahmed Musa has disclosed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are yet to offset the two-match allowances they owe the team ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Musa made this known on Tuesday in a press conference in Abuja, where he stated that the entire squad will have a meeting with the Federation to deliberate on how to stick with a plan. The former Leicester City star, who was part of the Super Eagles squad that won the 2013 AFCON title, also revealed that the team is prepared to make the nation proud in Cameroon. “We are owed two games allowances by the NFF and we will be having a meeting when every player is in camp. “The coaches, officials of the NFF and representatives of the players will meet to discuss, so we can stick with a plan. “We have been together for a while now and we are ready for this tournament.” Recall that Nigeria is pitted in Group D alongside Egypt, Guinea-Bissau and Sudan. Thy will commence their campaign against the Pharaohs on January 11. Source: https://www.completesports.com/musa-nff-yet-to-offset-eagles-two-match-allowances/
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| Sports › FG Sends Forth Super Eagles As President Buhari Urges Team To Soar In Cameroon by solbase10(op): 10:47am On Jan 05, 2022 |
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, on Tuesday night sent forth the Super Eagles to the Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Cameroon with a dinner. The well attended event was held at the Transcorp Hilton hotel, Abuja. The Minister of State for Finance, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismail Abubakar, the Director of Federations and Elite Athletes Development(FEAD), Dr Simon Ebhojiaye, Nigeria Football Federation(NFF)2nd Vice President, Alhaji Shehu Dikko, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi and board members, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau and Yahaya Kwande were in attendance. Also at the event were the Special Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Femi Adeagbo, NFF Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire and NFF Director of Finance. The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare in his address to the team, read by Prince Clem Agba, said the Super Eagles are being sent forth as Nigerian ambassadors and worthy representatives to Cameroon as the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament begins in a few days. According to him, “Mr. President believes this Super Eagles squad has the skills and talents to excel at the AFCON in Cameroon and over 200 million Nigerians are fully behind you. “Three times we have been Champions of Africa by winning the Africa Cup of Nations(AFCON), that was in 1980, 1994 and 2013, and many other times we have ended as losing finalists and bronze medalists but this time around we want you to strike gold in Cameroon on the 6th of February, 2022 when the tournament’s final match will be played. “We have followed your preparations for this tournament and have seen the challenges that you have faced with the late release from your clubs, the Covid 19 protocols, injuries and other factors, we urge you not to be deterred by these and rather see these obstacles as stepping stones to your success and glory. We are also appealing to you to demonstrate that Nigerian spirit of determination, focus, resilience, discipline and conquest on and off the pitch.” Dare also urged the players to have self belief and trust in the coaching crew led by Augustine Eguavoen. “You have to believe in yourselves, be confident in your own abilities and show trust in your coaches and officials. “As you carry the hopes and aspirations of millions of Nigerians, be assured of the support of the Federal Government. “Be patriotic, defend the green and white of Nigeria, fight for her pride and honour like the true soldiers and warriors that you are and this nation will celebrate you further upon your return,” The Minister added. In his own remarks, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Ismail Abubakar thanked the Super Eagles for their patriotism and said the dinner was the Ministry’s ‘little’ effort at encouraging them to giving their best and excelling at the biennial continental football showpiece. Nigeria’s campaign in Cameroon begins on the 11th of January, 2022 against Egypt in Garoua. Source: https://www.completesports.com/fg-sends-forth-super-eagles-as-president-buhari-urges-team-to-soar-in-cameroon/
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| Sports › Ndidi, Iwobi, Troost-ekong, Iheanacho Five Others Arrive, 23 Players Now In Camp by solbase10(op): 1:23pm On Jan 04, 2022 |
Leicester City duo Kelechi Iheanacho and Wilfred Ndidi, William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Alex Iwobi are among nine players who have arrived the Super Eagles Abuja camp for the 2021 AFCON. Also currently in camp are the quartet of Ola Aina, Frank Onyeka, Semi Ajayi and Kelechi Nwakali. The current arrivals means 23 players are now in camp ahead of the continental showpiece in Cameroon. Also Read: ‘Ighalo Unreliable, Not The Kind Of Player Newcastle Need’ –Ex-England International Warns Meanwhile, five players are still being expected to join the rest of the squad. The players are Odion Ighalo, Jamilu Collins, Tyrone Ebuehi, Joseph Aribo and Samuel Chukwueze. And according to the team’s media officer Babafemi Raji, hopefully the five players will be in camp today. Super Eagles players currently in camp: Goalkeepers: Francis Uzoho (AC Omonia, Cyprus); John Noble (Enyimba FC); Daniel Akpeyi (Kaizer Chiefs, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Sparta Rotterdam, The Netherlands) Defenders: Chidozie Awaziem (Alanyaspor FC, Turkey); Kenneth Omeruo (CD Leganes, Spain); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); William Ekong (Watford FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Torino FC, Italy); Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa) Midfielders: Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Chidera Ejuke (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Kelechi Nwakali (SD Huesca, Spain) Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Fatih Karagumruk, Turkey); Henry Onyekuru (Olympiacos FC, Greece); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Sadiq Umar (UD Almeria, Spain); Taiwo Awoniyi (Union Berlin, Germany); Alex Iwobi (Everton FC, England); Peter Olayinka (SK Slavia Praha, Czech Republic) Five players expected: Jamilu Collins (SC Padeborn 07, Germany); Tyrone Ebuehi (Venezia FC, Italy); Joseph Ayodele-Aribo (Glasgow Rangers, Scotland); Samuel Chukwueze (Villarreal FC, Spain); Odion Jude Ighalo (Al-Shabab Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) Source: https://www.completesports.com/2021-afcon-update-ndidi-iwobi-troost-ekong-iheanacho-five-others-arrive-23-players-now-in-camp/
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| Sports › Super Eagles Camp Swells With Musa’s Arrival by solbase10(op): 9:50am On Jan 04, 2022 |
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa has linked up with his teammates in camp ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, reports Completesports.com. Musa arrived the team’s camp in Abuja on Monday afternoon. The Fatih Karagumruk of Turkey forward’s arrival increased the number of players in camp to 14. More players are expected in the team’s camp before their departure to Cameroon. The players and their officials are expected to leave for Garoua, Cameroon on Wednesday. 14 players are still expected in the Super Eagles’ camp and they will begin their AFCON campaign against Egypt at the Roumde Adjia Stadium on January 11. They will also face Sudan and Guinea-Bissau in their other Group D fixtures. The 14 Players In Camp Francis Uzoho, Daniel Akpeyi, John Noble, Maduka Okoye, Moses Simon, Sadiq Umar, Chidozie Awaziem, Zaidu Sanusi, Peter Olayinka, Olisa Ndah, Taiwo Awoniyi, Chidera Ejuke , Henry Onyekuru, Ahmed Musa Source: https://www.completesports.com/super-eagles-camp-swells-with-musas-arrival/
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| Sports › Newcastle United Interested In Ighalo by solbase10(op): 6:14am On Dec 25, 2021 |
Nigeria star Odion Ighalo is one of a number of strikers Newcastle United are looking at ahead of the January transfer window. Ighalo, who has had previous spells in the Premier League with Watford and Manchester United, is currently playing for Al Shabab in Saudi Arabia. Al Shabab have informally asked Ighalo if he would be interested should Newcastle come in for him, and Sky Sports News has been told he would seriously consider a move if contact is made. Ighalo is the joint top scorer in the Saudi Professional League this season with nine goals. He moved to the Middle East from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua after his loan deal at Old Trafford came to an end earlier this year. The 32-year-old’s contract at Al Shabab expires in the summer of 2023. He scored 40 goals in 100 appearances for Watford between 2014 and 2017 and netted five times in 23 games for United during his year-long spell at the club between January 2020 and Janaury 2021. Source: https://www.completesports.com/newcastle-united-interested-in-ighalo/
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| Sports › Onuachu Ruled Out Of AFCON 2021 by solbase10(op): 9:42am On Dec 20, 2021 |
Genk striker Paul Onuachu has been ruled out of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in another major blow to Nigeria’s chances of making a huge impact at the competition. Onuachu picked up a hamstring injury in Genk’s 1-1 home draw against Royal Antwerp on Sunday. The former FC Midtylland star had opened scoring for Genk in the first half before the injury. The 27-year-old was replaced by Ike Ugbo 20 minutes from time after picking up the injury. The forward is now expected to spend around a month on the sidelines as a result of the setback. Watford midfielder Oghenekaro Etebo has already been ruled out of the AFCON finals in Cameroon and there are still doubts over Victor Osimhen’s participation. Interim head coach Austine Eguavoen is expected to release his provisional list for the competition this week. The Super Eagles will begin their campaign in Cameroon against the Phraohs of Egypt on January 11. Source: https://www.completesports.com/onuachu-ruled-out-of-afcon-2021/
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| Sports › Tottenham Hotspur Ready To Sell Dele Alli by solbase10(op): 12:14pm On Dec 15, 2021 |
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s priority is to sell Dele Alli in January. The Telegraph says Spurs boss Antonio Conte has consented to Alli’s departure in January. Levy wants a fee for the midfielder, whose last England cap came in 2019. However, a loan with an option or obligation to buy could be accepted if a buyer cannot be found. Conte promised he would give Alli a chance to prove he should have a more regular spot in the Tottenham side following his appointment last month. However, the former MK Dons ace has seemingly failed to impress the Italian enough. Source: https://www.completesports.com/tottenham-hotspur-ready-to-sell-dele-alli/
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| Sports › Egypt’s Head Coach Queiroz Faces Sack by solbase10(op): 9:21am On Dec 15, 2021 |
Egyptian Football Association (EFA) president Ahmed Megahed has revealed that national team coach Carlos Queiroz will be sacked before the end of his contract if he does not satisfy a certain condition. Nine games into his tenure as Egypt manager, Portugese coach Queiroz faces the risk of losing his job if the Pharoahs fail to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The seven-time African champions are among the 10 African teams that advanced from the group stage of qualification to the play-off round for the World Cup. Five spots are up for grabs for African nations at the showpiece, with the play-off draw set be conducted on 26 January 2022. The draw had initially been scheduled for 18 December, but following a CAF Extraordinary Assembly, it was decided that it should be pushed back to January next year. In that meeting, members also agreed that the seeding of teams would be based on the January 2022 FIFA rankings, whereby the five highest-ranked nations will be drawn against the five unseeded sides. As it stands, Egypt is the sixth highest-ranked African country in the world, with Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Nigeria ahead of them. EFA president Megahed has now revealed that Queiroz will be shown the door if he fails to guide the north African giants to the global tournament. “Queiroz’s contract with the national team ends by the end of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar; if we fail to qualify, the contract is automatically terminated,” Megahed said, per KingFut. “If it was up to me, I’d offer Queiroz a new contract that ends in 2026, I’ll recommend that to whoever comes after me. “The main reason Queiroz came to Egypt is to qualify for the World Cup, but with the performance, I am seeing right now, I believe we can win the Africa Cup of Nations.” Meanwhile, Queiroz will hope to guide his side to the final of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup, when they face Tunisia in today’s semi-finals. They will take on the Super Eagles in their Group D opener at next year’s AFCON. Source: https://www.completesports.com/egypts-head-coach-queiroz-faces-sack/
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| Sports › AFCON 2021: Rohr Tips Super Eagles To Be Successful by solbase10(op): 10:00am On Dec 14, 2021 |
Former Nigeria coach, Gernot Rohr believes the current squad of the Super Eagles have what it takes to be successful at the forthcoming 2021 Africa Cup of Nations. Rohr, who was sacked on Sunday by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been in charge of the three –time African champions for the past 64 months, and is Nigeria’s longest-serving manager. The German tactician was replaced by Augustine Eguavoen as the interim coach of the Super Eagles. Eguaveon will now take charge of the team as it begins preparations for the 33rd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Cameroon from January 9 to February 6, 2022. However, reacting to the chances of the team at the AFCON tournament, Rohr told AFP that he’s convinced the team will have a good outing at the bi-annual tournament in Cameroon. “It’s a huge frustration, but I don’t want to argue, it’s not my style. I’m convinced that they will have a very good CAN because the team is in place and this very united group is ready for the challenges that await it.” “I’m going to have a hard time doing without these great players and this very united staff, but the environment is not always favourable, we cannot control everything.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/afcon-2021-rohr-tips-super-eagles-to-be-successful/
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| Sports › Pinnick: Why NFF Decided To Sack Rohr by solbase10(op): 2:32pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that the decision to sack Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr was to prevent a major disaster from happening to the senior national team. He made this known in an interview with Channels Television on Monday, where he said that the NFF gave the German tactician all the necessary support to succeed with the team. Recall that Rohr’s contract was terminated on Sunday by the NFF. Augustine Eguavoen was immediately appointed to take charge of the Super Eagles on an interim basis. The former Delta State Sports administrator also confirmed that the NFF was owing Rohr for some months, saying the lack of discipline among the players was one of the major setbacks in the team. “He (Rohr) happens to be the longest-serving manager of the Super Eagles. We gave him all the support,” said Pinnick who was a guest on Sunrise Daily. “But we didn’t want to wait for a disaster to happen before parting ways. The last two games were very tough games for us. “It wasn’t an individual decision; it was a collective decision by the entire executive committee. We were winning our games … there are a lot of things we took into cognisance. When you part ways, you don’t want to start ascribing blames; you just let it go and face the future with renewed hope and renewed zeal.” “We did everything that we could, but one major factor was that discipline in the team is lost practically. In the dressing room, discipline in the team was at its lowest edge and once you remove discipline, that foundation in the team has cracked,” he said. “Players now talk back at you, players believe that they are indispensable. A lot of factors that will now militate against the team. We are only owing about two matches of all the matches they played in both AFCON qualifiers and World Cup qualifiers. “For Gernot Rohr, I know we paid him for about five months. We were owing him for a couple of months, then we cleared about five months.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/pinnick-why-nff-decided-to-sack-rohr/
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| Sports › UCL: Draw: Chukwueze’s Villarreal Face Man City In Round 16 , PSG Play Man Unite by solbase10(op): 2:02pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
Samuel Chukwueze’s Villarreal have been drawn against Premier League champions Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 knockout stage. Unai Emery’s side will host the first leg at the Estadio de la Ceramica, before travelling to the Etihad Stadium for the reverse fixture. It is the second time the Yellow Submarine will be facing an English team in the competition this season having played against Manchester United in the group stage. Paris Saint-Germain will be up against Manchester United in the standout fixture of the round. The game will see Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo face each other again. Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford after leaving Juventus while Messi departed Barcelona to move to Paris. The duo faced off in the group stage of the Champions League last season as Juventus played Barcelona. Holders Chelsea will face Ligue 1 champions Lille in another fixture. The last-16 ties will be split across different weeks, with the first legs taking place on February 15-16 and February 22-23. The second legs are then on March 8-9 and March 15-16. Full draw: Benfica vs Real Madrid Villarreal vs Man City Atletico vs Bayern Salzburg vs Liverpool Inter vs Ajax Sporting vs Juventus Chelsea Vs Lille PSG Vs Man United Source: https://www.completesports.com/ucl-draw-chukwuezes-villarreal-face-man-city-in-round-16-psg-play-man-united/
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| Sports › Rangnick Identifies Six Players To Offload At Man United by solbase10(op): 2:26pm On Dec 06, 2021 |
Manchester United’s interim manager Ralf Rangnick has reportedly identified six players he feels should be axed by the club. Rangnick is only in charge for the next sixth months before he takes on a consultancy role with the club from next season. However, the 63-year-old is now looking to stamp his own authority on the squad by offloading players and possibly bringing in a couple new faces. According to The Mirror United have given the German a £100million budget in January transfer window, but new arrivals will also see some players leave. The report claims Edinson Cavani is likely to be on his way out as he heads into the final six months of his contract, along with Paul Pogba who is yet to make a decision on his future. Midfielders Donny van de Beek and Jesse Lingard has struggled for game time this season and have also been included on the short-list, with the latter being linked with West Ham United. Anthony Martial and Diogo Dalot have also been mentioned, as both players have fallen down the pecking order in the squad this season and could leave in search of regular game time. Source: https://www.completesports.com/rangnick-identifies-six-players-to-offload-at-man-united/
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| Sports › Henry Nwosu: Sacking Rohr May Jeopardise Eagles’ AFCON 2021 Chances by solbase10(op): 9:42am On Dec 06, 2021 |
With just weeks to the commencement of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, former Nigerian midfielder, Henry Nwosu has admonished the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to be mindful of their decision to sack Gernot Rohr as Super Eagles coach.Source: https://www.completesports.com/exclusive-sacking-rohr-may-jeopardise-eagles-afcon-2021-chances-nwosu/
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| Sports › ‘I Was Offered Osimhen’s Number 9 Shirt’ – Ighalo by solbase10(op): 1:42pm On Dec 01, 2021 |
Super Eagles Striker Odion Ighalo has disclosed that he was offered Victor Osimhen’s number 9 shirt by a top NFF official when he was making his second return to the team. Ighalo made this startling revelation in an interview with ESPN, where he stated that he declined the jersey number and requested for any number available. The former Man United striker made a comeback to the Super Eagles since 2019 in the team’s 1-1 draw against Cape Verde in the final Group match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. He said, “A top NFF official told me I could have the number nine jersey back, and I told him no. “I had left it. Osimhen is using it now and coming back, I’m going to play with any jersey number.” “I told them to give me any jersey available. I can play with my bare skin for Nigeria, I’m a patriotic Nigerian. If it means me playing without a shirt in this team, I’m going to play. It’s not the shirt that score the goals.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/i-was-offered-osimhens-number-9-shirt-ighalo/
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| Sports › Ramos Backs Messi Ahead Of Former Teammate Ronaldo For Ballon D’or Award by solbase10(op): 12:00pm On Nov 29, 2021 |
Sergio Ramos has picked Lionel Messi ahead of his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo for the 2021 Ballon d’Or award. Both Messi and Ronaldo are among a 30-man short released by organiser France Football for the award. While Messi, who is the current holder, is gunning for his seventh title, Ronaldo will hope to make it six wins. Aside Messi and Ronaldo, other top stars in the running for this year’s award include Neymar, Kevin de Bruyne, Robert Lewandowski, Mohamed Salah, Jorginho, Luis Suarez among others. And ahead of today’s announcement of the 2021 recipient, Ramos said he would like to see the Argentina star emerge winner. “Yes, of course I’m going to defend the guys in my team,” he told ESPN. “I wish him all the luck in the world.” Meanwhile, both Ramos and Messi finally got to play together for Paris Saint-Germain at the weekend after more than a decade of being on opposing sides at Madrid and Barcelona respectively. Ramos made his first appearance for PSG on Sunday in the 3-1 win against Saint-Etienne after missing the first 18 games with his new club due to a calf injury. Messi, bagged a hat-trick of assists as he set up two goals for Marquinhos and one for Angel Di Maria to help his side to the win. And commenting about playing alongside Messi, the 2010 World Cup winner said:”He’s in good shape, and I think he’s the kind of player who really makes a difference. “He’s a unique player and it’s a privilege to have him in the team. “I think that, bit by bit, each of us is going to bring our own quality to make Paris Saint-Germain even greater and achieve the things we want to achieve.” Source: https://www.completesports.com/ramos-backs-messi-ahead-of-former-teammate-ronaldo-for-ballon-dor-award/
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| Sports › EPL: Dennis, Lookman On Target; Onyeka Stars In Brentford’s Win Vs Everton by solbase10(op): 9:42am On Nov 29, 2021 |
Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Dennis netted his 5th goal of the campaign as Watford lost 4-2 to Leicester City in Sunday’s Premier League game. Dennis, who was making his 11th appearance in the colours of Watford, netted in the 61st minute before he was substituted by Ashley Fletcher in the 71st minute. Leicester City opened the floodgate of goals in the 16th minute through James Maddison before Joshua King leveled parity in the 30th minute. However, Jamie Vardy netted a brace for the Foxes before Ademola Lookman grabbed the fourth goal in the 68th minute., his first goal in the Premier League this ongoing season. Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi had a brilliant performance as he dominated the midfield with his combative display for Leicester City. In the other game, Frank Onyeka played all 90 minutes as Brentford defeated Everton 1-0 on Sunday. The Nigerian international won a penalty that was converted by Ivan Toney in the 24th minute to send the home supporters into frenzy. He was yellow carded in the 43rd minute for a harsh challenge. Meanwhile, Alex Iwobi played the entire 90 minute of the game but could not save Everton from defeat. The win move Brentford to 12th place on the log while Everton sit 14th. In addition, Manchester City saw off West Ham 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday, with goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Fernandinho settling a snowy contest at the Etihad Stadium before Manuel Lanzini’s impressive consolation strike late on. Source: https://www.completesports.com/epl-dennis-lookman-on-target-onyeka-stars-in-brentfords-win-vs-everton/
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| Sports › UPDATE: Osimhen Out For Three Months After Undergoing Surgery by solbase10(op): 9:48am On Nov 24, 2021 |
Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of action for three months after undergoing surgery on his cheekbone and eye socket, Completesports.com reports. Serie A leaders Napoli disclosed this in a statement released on their official website on Tuesday. “On Tuesday morning, Victor Osimhen was operated on his cheekbone and eye socket by Gianpaolo Tartaro, who was assisted by Dr Mario Santagata with Dr Raffaele Canonico also present. “Titanium plates and screws were used in the operation. “The player is doing well and will remain under observation for the next few days. “Osimhen is expected to return to action in three months.” Following the report by Napoli, Osimhen will now miss the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The tournament will run from 9th January to 6th February, 2022. So far this season, the 22-year-old has scored nine goals and provided two assists in 14 games in all competitions. Source: https://www.completesports.com/update-osimhen-out-for-three-months-after-undergoing-surgery/
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| Sports › Okereke Relishes Venezia’s Win At Bologna by solbase10(op): 1:29pm On Nov 23, 2021 |
Nigeria forward David Okereke can’t hide his excitement following Venezia’s away win at Bologna last weekend, reports Completesports.com. Okereke scored the decisive goal in the second half to help Venezia secure all three points in the game. “We knew we would suffer in the match and we actually did,” the striker told his club’s official website. “But we fought together and in the end we prevailed. We are improving and growing game by game.” The 24-year-old striker has now scored four goals in 12 Serie A appearances for his club this season. The former Nigeria youth international is loan at Venezia from Belgian Pro League outfit Club Brugge. Source: https://www.completesports.com/okereke-relishes-venezias-win-at-bologna/
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| Sports › Lewandowski Beats Messi, Jorginho To 2021 Golden Player Award by solbase10(op): 9:37am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Bayern Munich Polish striker Robert Lewandowski has been awarded the 2021 Golden Player award by Italian magazine Tuttosport as the best player over the age of 21 in the last year.Source: https://www.completesports.com/lewandowski-beats-messi-jorginho-to-2021-golden-player-award/ 44 Likes 2 Shares
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