Stephen keshi : Michael Babatunde To Undergo Surgery Today
Published: June 25, 2014
Speaking at a press conference immediately after the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina, Stephen Keshi has confirmed that Michael Babatunde will no longer feature at the World Cup, as the winger is expected to undergo surgery.“I’m not sure. I think he broke his hand. He will do surgery now, as we speak. “Not ...
Musa Gives His Nod To Fifa Naming Messi Man Of The Match
Published: June 25, 2014
CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa has given his approval to Fifa’s decision to select Barcelona star Lionel Messi as the Budweiser Man of the Match, despite both players netting two goals each for their respective teams.The 21 - year - old netted his first pair of goals at the World Cup, registering his name on the ...
Michael Babatunde Likely To Undergo Surgery After Dislocating Right Arm
Published: June 25, 2014
Nigeria qualified for the second round of the World Cup despite the 3 - 2 loss to Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.The squad might be depleted for Monday’s meeting with a yet to be determined opponent following the injury to Michael Babatunde.With the scoreline reading 3 - 2, the Super Eagles were desperately sea...
CSKA Moscow Striker, Ahmed Musa Net Brace In Loss To Argentina
Published: June 25, 2014
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi belatedly celebrated his 27th birthday by netting a brace, as Argentina defeated Nigeria 3 - 2 in their final Group F fixture on Wednesday afternoon. It was almost an even contest between the two continental powerhouses in terms of the number of goals scored.Nigeria striker Ahmed Musa not...
Argentina Will Not Treat Nigeria With Kid Gloves - Coach
Published: June 25, 2014
Argentina coach, Alejandro Sabella, has admitted that his squad will have to raise their game when the confront Nigeria on Wednesday afternoon, as he believes that the African opponents are dangerous.The two - time champions have booked their passage to the next round of the World Cup, but hope to avoid France in the n...
Stephen Keshi Refuses To Write Off Argentina Based On Iran Match
Published: June 25, 2014
Thanks to a stoppage time goal from Lionel Messi, Argentina managed to defeat Iran 1 -0 in their penultimate Group F fixture before the meeting with the Super Eagles on Wednesday.Despite the South American opponents failing to shine on that day as well as struggling to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina in their opening game,...
Stephen Keshi Disappointed With Nigeria Fans
Published: June 24, 2014
Manager Stephen Keshi is not pleased that majority of Nigerian fans including journalists wrote off the chances of the National Team following their match day 1 draw with Team Melli. Slighted supporters took to social media to voice their displeasure over the Super Eagles faltering start to the World Cup, but started s...
Keshi Eyeing Maximum Points Against Argentina
Published: June 24, 2014
Stephen Keshi has reiterated that he is eyeing maximum points when the Super Eagles clash with Argentina on Wednesday afternoon.Going into that fixture at Porto Alegre, the African champions, who are targeting qualification to the next round, are not in a tight corner, and even a draw against the illustrious opponents ...
Rizespor Stopper Godfrey Oboabona Resumes Full Training
Published: June 24, 2014
Super Eagles manager, Stephen Keshi, should be delighted with the latest update from team doctors regarding the injury to Rizespor central defender, Godfrey Oboabona.A foot injury had kept him on the sidelines for the past one week, but has now been cleared to resume full training with the National Team ahead of the sh...
Ejike Uzoenyi Revels In Making Debut Appearance At World Cup
Published: June 23, 2014
Mamelodi Sundowns bound Ejike Uzoenyi has expressed joy after making his debut appearance for the Super Eagles at the ongoing World Cup. The petite winger was a late substitute for Ukraine based Michael Babatunde, who could not complete the game against Bosnia after pulling his muscle.“It was like a dream but I t...
Super Eagles Depart For Porto Alegre
Published: June 23, 2014
The Nigeria delegation departed the team base camp, Vitoria Hotel Concept, at 1030 hours local time to catch a flight to Porto Alegre, the city that hosts the showdown with Argentina on Wednesday.Based on their itinerary, the plane taking them to Porto Alegre will depart the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo a...
Stephen Keshi Not Pleased With Critics
Published: June 23, 2014
Nigeria manager Stephen Keshi has voiced his displeasure with some remarks made by former Nigeria internationals regarding the Super Eagles performance in their first game with Iran. The African champions got their World Cup campaign back on track following the 1 - 0 win over Bosnia on Saturday, thanks to a goal from S...
Glasgow Celtic Defender, Efe Ambrose : We Are Not Thinking About Messi
Published: June 22, 2014
Glasgow Celtic defender Efe Ambrose has spoken about the impending confrontation with Argentina superstar Lionel Messi during an interview with journalists after the Nigeria delegation arrived the Vitoria Hotel Concept on Sunday morning.“We’re not thinking about how to stop Messi. We are thinking about how...
Vincent Enyeama : We Have To Send Messi To Another Planet
Published: June 22, 2014
After seeing off Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Super Eagles will begin training later this evening for the decisive clash with Argentina. Most of the pre - match talk so far has centered around how the Nigeria team will stop Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.“To beat them we have to send Leo Messi to another planet....
Victor Moses Reveals Mystery Injury
Published: June 22, 2014
Liverpool winger Victor Moses , 23, was an unused substitute against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The former England youth international has now informed the public that a minor injury sustained before the clash prevented him from being in contention for a starting shirt.The puzzle has finally been solved. Eyebrows were rai...