The Golden Girl of Nigeria, Blessing Okagbare
Nigeria has been blessed with talented female athletes such as the likes of Mary Onyali, Gloria Alozie, and Falilat Ogunkoya. However, the latest queen of the track and Golden Girl of Nigeria is undoubtedly Blessing Okagbare. Blessing Okagbare (born 9 October 1988) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specializes in long jumping […]
Road to Brazil: Four Things We Learnt Against Scotland
The Super Eagles of Nigeria entered her final stages of preparation for the World Cup mundial with a friendly against a resilient Scottish team at Craven Cottage in London on Wednesday. The game which had a large turnout ended in a two-two (2-2) draw. However, there were some lessons we got from the match […]
Nigeria Vs Scotland: Who Will Make the Final World Cup Squad?
Super Eagles begin final preparations for the World Cup finals holding in Brazil as they battle an in-form Scotland at Craven Cottage in London today. Stephen Keshi’s side – crowned champions of Africa last year – are confident of progressing from a tough Group F in Brazil that also contains Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran. […]
Should Keshi Have Based Selection Strictly on Club Form?
So much commentary and criticism has come Super Eagles Manager, Steven Keshi’s way following the release of the thirty-man provisional list from which the final twenty-three will be selected. The list released by Keshi, has most of our core players but the big question is ‘does it have our most in-form players?’ Many actually […]
5 Ways Moses and Mikel can Spur Eagles to Glory in Brazil
The long awaited 2014 world cup finals is just less than a month to kick off. Nations who will be participating are already gearing up for what many have tipped to be the best world cup ever. Nigeria is not left out of it as the Chief coach of the super Eagles have released a […]
Coach Keshi Key to Osaze and Ike Uche’s Return to the Eagles Despite the Duo’s Impressive Club Performances
The last has not been heard of the love lost between the head coach of the Super Eagles and two of Nigeria’s fittest players around, Osaze Odenwengie and Ike Uche. Since they were ousted from the Super Eagles, the two players have enjoyed a good spell in both the English Premier League and the Spanish […]
Sports Minister Should Be Concerned About Glasgow Commonwealth Games and Brazil 2014
No doubt, the new sports minister was about to get the hottest job around when the Presidency ordained him the new bishop of sports in the land. In less than five months, Nigeria will be embarking on two major sporting fiestas – the World Cup and the Commonwealth Games – each holding in Brazil and […]
Emmanuel Amuneke Picks Golden Eaglets Job
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Emmanuel Amuneke as the new head coach of the male Under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets. This disclosure was made by the head of the NFF technical committee, Emmanuel Ikpeme who stated that that Amuneke’s appointment was borne out of the need for continuity, […]
Why Keshi Must Recall Ikechukwu Uche Now!
So much criticism has emerged since the release of the 23-man shortlist for the warm-up match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Mexico. The Eagles squad recently took a blow when one of the strikers invited, Bright Dike, was reported injured. The 27-year-old tore his Achilles tendon for the second time in three years […]
3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, listed skipper Joseph Yobo in his squad of 23 […]
Ikechukwu Uche Snubbed from 23-man Shortlist: Good or Bad Move?
Less than five months to the Kick-off of the greatest spectacle in world football, the FIFA World Cup 2014, preparations are entering final stages and strategies are being drafted. It would not be out of place to say that most countries subconsciously know who is in and out of their provisional squad. Yesterday, the chief […]
3 Reasons Why Stephen Keshi Needs a Technical Assistant
Since Stephen Keshi took over the reins at the glass house as the Super Eagles head coach, the team has grown to become one of the most feared in world football. The just concluded CHAN tournament shed more light on how illustrious our coach is after transforming a less impressive home-based players to a team […]
What Lessons Did We Learn from CHAN 2014?
The CHAN tournament turned out to be an interesting one. Maybe this is because Nigeria qualified for the mundial. By and large, the various teams showed passion and quality; from the North African teams that showed flair, to the West Africans who showed a ‘never die’ spirit, strength and technique, it was truly a tournament […]
CHAN 2014: Super Eagles Square-up Against a Tough Ghanaian Team
For those following my series on the African Nations Championship, last week I focused on Ejike Uzeonyi, I’m sure many might be calling me a soothsayer; I’m sorry to disappoint you on that perception. I will describe the incredible comeback as a vindication of some of the research and work being put in to discover […]
CHAN 2014: Ejike Uzoenyi Showing Class
It has been a rejuvenated experience for the home-based Eagles at the ongoing African Nations Championship holding in South Africa. After conceding to a defeat to Mali in its first match, the Super Eagles still ended the group stage qualifying for the quarter finals with two consecutive victories against Mozambique and South Africa. It […]
CHAN 2014: Can These Eagles Be Champs?
Mali brew up one of the earliest shockers of the CHAN tournament when it beat the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in the second game of Group A at Cape Town Stadium, South Africa on Saturday night. Goals from Abdoulaye Sissoko in the 17th minute and a second half cracker from roving left winger Adama […]