Stephen Keshi Names Starting Eleven
Published: October 13, 2013
Manager Stephen Keshi is not letting the away game factor affect his starting lineup for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Ethiopia.Like the game against Malawi in Calabar, Keshi will stick to the same 4 - 3 - 3 formation. And that means, there are no personnel changes in defense , midfield and attack.Stand - ...
Shola Ameobi : We Are Confident Of Winning
Published: October 13, 2013
Newcastle United attacker Shola Ameobi is confident Nigeria will defeat Ethiopia and qualify for the showpiece event in Fifa’s Football calender, the World Cup.Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi is expected to start the game in Addis Ababa with an attacking trident comprising Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce), Victor Mose...
President Goodluck Jonathan Visits Eagles
Published: October 12, 2013
President Goodluck Jonathan was the surprise visitor at the Super Eagles training in Addis Ababa on Saturday. The President, who is currently in Ethiopia attending the Golden Jubilee meeting of the African Union, tasked the players to remain focused, stating that Nigerians expect the team to be in the mundial.“I ...
Tijani Babangida : Eagles Should Face The Game In A Professional Way
Published: October 12, 2013
With less than 24 hours to the crunch World Cup play - off match against Ethiopia, retired Nigeria international Tijani Babangida has advised the Super Eagles players to give their all if they are to overcome the opponents.“They should face the game in a professional way. They are all professionals and African ch...
Uche Nwofor Promises To Give 100 Percent
Published: October 12, 2013
Heerenveen attacker Uche Nwofor announced his arrival on the world stage during the international friendly between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana back in August.Introduced as a second half substitute, the 22 - year - old bagged a brace in the 49th and 68th minute to give the African champions a 2 - 0 win.In subsequ...
Amobi Okugo Showers Accolades On Brian Carroll
Published: October 12, 2013
Saturday’s game between Philadelphia Union and D.C. United at RFK Stadium will be the 300th appearance in the MLS for skipper Brian Carroll.Philadelphia Union center - back and USA youth - teamer Amobi Okugo has showered accolades on Brian Carroll, calling him a great player.“We call him the iron man. The a...
Nigeria Arrive In Ethiopia For World Cup Showdown
Published: October 12, 2013
Mikel Obi and the rest of the Super Eagles squad arrived Addis Ababa on Saturday morning ahead of the World Cup play - off match against Ethiopia.There are just two games left to determine if Nigeria would be one of Africa’s flag-bearers the Fifa World Cup in Brazil. And a score draw or win on Sunday at the Addis...
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Published: October 12, 2013
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Official : Dinamo Minsk Parts Company With Christian Obodo
Published: October 11, 2013
Belarusian club Dinamo Minsk has unilaterally terminated the contract of Nigeria international Christian Obodo, the official website is reporting.Christian Obodo was one of the high profile acquisitions of Dinamo Minsk this year, but failed to play an official game for the capital club in the Premier League as a result...
Kehinde Fatai Scores Double Brace In Exhibition Match
Published: October 11, 2013
Former Nigeria Under 20 international Kehinde Fatai scored a double brace in an exhibition match between Club Brugge main team and the reserves.Playing for the reserve team, Fatai, on loan to the blue army from Romanians Astra Giurgiu, was on target in the 61st and 63rd minute to bring the scoreline to 5 - 2.He netted ...
Adelaja, Ibukun Named In Squad To Face Tondela
Published: October 11, 2013
Portuguese second - tier outfit Farense welcome Tondela to the Estádio de São Lúis, Faro on Saturday in the 10th round of matches in the championship.Farense manager, Jorge Paixão on Friday named a provisional 18 - man squadIncluded in the roster are two Nigerian players - strikers Abraham A...
Nnamdi Oduamadi : We Are Well Prepared
Published: October 11, 2013
Brescia winger Nnamdi Oduamadi has shared his thoughts and impressions on Sunday’s eagerly anticipated World Cup cracker against Ethiopia.The 22 - year - old is expected to play a part at the Addis Ababa Stadium on Sunday, either as substitute or probably in the starting eleven.“We are well prepared for thi...
Victor Obinna Says Eagles Will Play The Game Of Their Lives
Published: October 11, 2013
Lokomotiv Moscow attacker Victor Obinna says the Eagles will have to play the game of their lives if they are to overcome Ethiopia on Sunday in the first leg of the World Cup play - offs.The 26 - year - old was in the squad that forced Ethiopia to a 2 - 2 draw the last time both countries met in Addis Ababa, with skipp...
Golden Eaglets Whiz Alhassan Ibrahim Training With Angelholm FF
Published: October 11, 2013
Swedish club ängelholm FF have invited for trials Nigeria Under 17 international Alhassan Ibrahim.The midfielder was born in November 1996 and must clock 18 before he is allowed to sign any contract papers per Fifa and Swedish Federation regulations.Fotbolltransfers.com citing HD.se quoted manager Joakim Persson a...
Ex Anderlecht Libero, Chidi Nwanu Tips Eagles To Get Favorable Result In Addis Ababa
Published: October 11, 2013
Retired Nigeria international Chidi Nwanu has advised the Super Eagles to be firing on all cylinders in the showdown against Ethiopia in less than 55 hours time.The USA 1994 World Cup star thinks Nigeria will get a favorable result if they take nothing for granted and the players are in shape.Speaking to goal.com, the ...