Archives Tag: Arinze Ude
Ambrose Becomes Double Champion
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles defender Efe Ambrose helped Celtic win the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Hibernian on Sunday. Striker, Gary Hooper grabbed a brace in the first half to help the Scottish giants lift yet another Scottish Cup at the expense of Hibernian in a final played at Hamped Park. … Continue reading Ambrose Becomes Double Champion
Enugu Rangers Crash Out of African Champions League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Enugu Rangers, the country’s remaining representative in Africa’s premier club competition, were ousted from the competition by Recreativo Libolo of Angola on Saturday. Recreativo beat Rangers 3-1 on the day and 3-1 on aggregate after the first leg had ended goalless. Senegal’s Henri Camara and Dario Cardoso gave Libolo a two-goal advantage … Continue reading Enugu Rangers Crash Out of African Champions League
Sunday Mba Joins Enugu Rangers, At Last!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Sunday Mba is a free man at last, after Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers reached an agreement over his transfer. The Nigerian 2013 AFCON hero has been out of action due to the tug of war between the two clubs over his contract/ownership. Warri Wolves FC has finally bowed to appeals from various stakeholders, … Continue reading Sunday Mba Joins Enugu Rangers, At Last!
NPFL Top Scorers’ Charts
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude 5 GOALS: Bishop Onyeudo (Gombe Utd), Isah Akor (Heartland) 4 GOALS: Dele Olorundare (Sunshine Stars), Nojeem Olukokun (Kwara Utd) 3 GOALS: Oghenekaro Etebo (Warri Wolves), Uche Ihiarulam (Bayelsa Utd), Gambo Mohammed (Kano Pillars), Lordson Ithull (ABS), Haruna Babalo (El Kanemi), Tony Edjomariegwe (3SC), Gbolahan Salami (3SC), Moses Ogaga (3SC), Babalo Haruna (Elkanemi) … Continue reading NPFL Top Scorers’ Charts
Is Divorce the New Trend in Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude “Everybody seems to be getting married and the unmarried ones seem to be getting more worried.” That’s a tweet from one of the numerous people I follow on Twitter. My friend Mikael gave me the shock of the year so far on my birthday. He told me he wanted to settle down … Continue reading Is Divorce the New Trend in Nigeria?
Crowd Mentality or a Mind of Your Own?
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude “If you follow the crowd, you might get lost in it” Prior to the World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and Kenya few weeks back, there was a war between Nigerians and Kenyans on twitter. A lot of provocative, insulting yet funny words were exchanged between citizens of both countries. The Kenyans took … Continue reading Crowd Mentality or a Mind of Your Own?
WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude LIVERPOOL 2-2 CHELSEA Mikel Obi and Victor Moses were in action for the Blues at Anfield. Mikel played from the start while Moses came on for Juan Mata in the second half. Luis Suarez scored right at the death to break Chelsea’s hearts. NORWICH 2-1 READING Hope Akpan seems to have … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude READING 0-2 SOUTHAMPTON Promising young midfielder, Hope Akpan was handed a starting berth by his new coach, Nigel Adkins but was taken off in the 46th minute for Mikele Leigertwood. Adkins couldn’t orchestrate a revenge win over his former employers; his side lost 2-nil. Jay Rodrigues scored his third goal in three … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer Part 2
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Conclusion of Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer. For the first part, click here 16. Underrated people find life easy. They surprise everyone when they do well but overrated people are always under intense pressure and are often criticised for every wrong move they make. Google Freddy Adu. 17. Listening to … Continue reading Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer Part 2
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FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude FIFA has approved Nigeria Football Federation’s request to move the dates of two 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June. FIFA had adjusted Nigeria’s qualifiers ahead of their Confederations Cup matches in June, but the NFF implored the World’s football governing body to switch other matches in Group F to the same dates, … Continue reading FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
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Keshi’s Eagles: May to July Team List Now Out
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo has been overlooked by coach Stephen Keshi for the team’s summer matches between May and mid-July. Nigeria is billed to play 10 matches in the summer; Keshi has invited a total of 30players for the hectic fixtures. The African champions have a friendly against fellow Confederation contenders, … Continue reading Keshi’s Eagles: May to July Team List Now Out
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Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Soccer or football is the most popular sport, played and watched by millions of people worldwide. It is more than a game because it teaches us a lot about life, so let’s take a look at some of the lessons we can learn from following the game: 1. People don’t remember … Continue reading Life Lessons from the Game of Soccer
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude EVERTON 1-0 STOKE CITY Bullish striker, Victor Anichebe played all 90 minutes as his team got one over Stoke City at Goodison Park on Saturday. Belgian winger, Kevin Mirallas scored the only goal of the game after 28 minutes. ARSENAL 4-1 READING Hope Akpan was a 76th minute sub for the … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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Oduamadi’s late strike saves Eagles
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude AS Varese striker, Nnamdi Oduamadi was the hero of the day when he scored a late equaliser to deny Kenya a historic win over the Super Eagles. The striker struck three minutes into stoppage time after coming on as a second half sub for Sunday Mba, who’s the focal point of a … Continue reading Oduamadi’s late strike saves Eagles
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Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Former Super Eagles captain, Sunday Oliseh has become the first Nigerian to be appointed by FIFA into its technical study group. Oliseh made this known on his personal facebook page. He wrote, “It is with Great Honour that I share with you my appointment by the world’s Football governing body F.I.F.A as … Continue reading Sunday Oliseh Inducted Into FIFA’s Technical Study Group
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