Men In Sports: Sunday Mba – AFCON 2013
Nigeria has won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) three times, and in each of these wins, few players stood out to ensure that they delivered when it was needed most. The last time the Super Eagles of Nigeria won the AFCON was in the 2013 edition held in South Africa. Read more about […]
Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: When Nigeria beat Ethiopia in the 2013 AFCON
Many Nigerian soccer fans remember the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations hosted in South Africa as one the Super Eagles emerged against all odds to win the continental tournament. During the tournament, there were defining moments that can be regarded as golden because when it seemed all hope was lost, the resilient spirit of the […]
“I want to live my dream and right now I’m losing out on that desire” Sunday Mba Laments
Super Eagles star forward, Sunday Mba, who is at the centre of a transfer saga between two Nigerian clubs, Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers, has expressed his displeasure over his inability to play competitive matches, several weeks after AFCON 2013. He has been training with Enugu Rangers, where he expects to play, but cannot, because […]
After Skipping AFCON 2013, Danny Shittu Plans Return to the Super Eagles Squad
Danny Shittu has said he intends to return the Super Eagles, after missing out on the AFCON 2013 competition. He was happy the team won and declared his readiness for Brazil 2014 qualifying games. He said, “I got a call up and had no time to get ready, I’m a father of four and I […]
I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says
A major transfer battle was waged between Chelsea and Manchester United in 2005, over John Obi Mikel, who was in the middle of a contract dustup. The issue got so much attention after his display when Nigeria came second at the FIFA U-20 World Cup that it caused Sepp Blatter, the FIFA President, to make a […]
AFCON 2013: Meet Nigeria’s Winning Team
By Arinze Ude 1 Vincent Enyeama GK (Hapoel Tel Aviv/ISR) 2 Joseph Yobo DF (Fenerbahce/TUR) 3 Elderson Echejile DF (Braga/POR) 4 Obiora Nwankwo MF (Parma/ITA) 5 Efe Ambrose DF (Celtic/SCO) 6 Azubuike Egwueke DF (Warri Wolves/NIG) 7 Ahmed Musa FW CSKA Moscow (RUS) 8 Brown Ideye FW (Dynamo Kiev/UKR) 9 Emmanuel Emenike FW (Spartak Moscow/RUS) […]
Nigeria Makes Guinness World Records, With the Biggest Jersey on Earth
In the spirit of the African Cup of Nations competition concluded a few weeks back, Guinness Nigeria launched a pitch-sized jersey and laid it over the main bowl of the Teslim Balogun Stadium — in January. The organization did it to bolster the hopes of Nigerians in the Super Eagles and, to draw a crowd […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Nwankwo Obiorah
By Arinze Ude The midfield maestro was born in Kaduna on 12 July 1991 and he’s currently on loan to Romanian perennial champions, CFR Cluj from parent club, Parma FC of Italy. He started his career at ECO in Lagos with loan spells at Heartland, Wikki Tourist and Real Murcia before signing for Inter Milan […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ahmed Musa
By Arinze Ude Born October 20 1992, Musa started his career at Jos, his place of birth, with Aminchi Football Academy before being loaned out to JUTH and then Kano Pillars in the Nigerian Premier League. At Kano Pillars, he set a league record with 18 goals as Pillars finished second. Musa held the […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ikechukwu Uche
By Arinze Ude Ikechukwu Uche was born on 5th January 1984 in Aba. He started his career with Iwuanyanwu Nationale before travelling out to Spain to join Racing Ferrol in Spanish Segunda division as an 18-year old. He’s played most of his career in Spain with Recreativo de Huelva, Getafe, Real Zaragoza, Villareal and Granada. […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Nosa Igiebor
By Arinze Ude Emmanuel Nosakhare Igiebor was born in Abuja on 9 November 1990. He started his career with Abuja FC, joining Warri Wolves a year later. He spent two years with Warri Wolves before jetting off to Norway to join Lillestom. He’s since played in Israel and Spain for Hapoel Tel Aviv and Real […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Godfrey Oboabona
By Arinze Ude The Akure-born defender plays for Sunshine Stars in the Nigerian Premier League and was born on 16th August 1990. He made his international debut for Nigeria in 2012 and has appeared in FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He was called up to Nigeria’s 23-man squad for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Fegor Ogude
By Arinze Ude The Norway-based midfielder was born on 29th July 1987 in the country’s commercial city of Lagos. He started his career with Warri Wolves before travelling to Scandinavia to join Valerenga in 2010. He made his debut in African Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar. He was also named in the 2013 African […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba
By Arinze Ude The Aba-born midfielder was one of the two home-based players in Keshi’s starting eleven. He was born on November 28th 1988 and is a graduate of the famed Pepsi Academy. He burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a 17-year old for Enyimba of Aba and has gone on to play […]
Special Reception for Super Eagles by President Jonathan [PHOTOS]
After the Eagles arrived Nigeria, the President Goodluck Jonathan hosted them at the Aso Villa, gave them national honours and showered them with gifts befitting kings. The team also sat in the National Assembly in a session with the Honourable Members of the House of Representatives.
The Eagles have Landed [PHOTOS]
Super Eagles returned on Tuesday to the country after their victory at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Here are the pictures: