Archives Tag: Arinze Ude
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Joseph Yobo
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The 32 year old Nigerian captain was born on 6th Septemeber 1980 in Kono, Rivers State. His illustrious career has seen the defender play for clubs in Belgium, France, Spain, England and Turkey – he’s currently attached to Turkish giants, Fenerbahce. He made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Joseph Yobo
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude KESHI (noun): a word used to describe a state of unusual ability to transform lost hope to sudden victories… sentence example: The MALIANS have Just Been KESHIED. ~ Anonymous Nigerian Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was born on January 23, 1962 in Lagos, Nigeria and hails from Ila, Delta State. The man nicknamed “The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi
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AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 4-1 MALI Nigeria breezed into the finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time since 2000 when they co-hosted the tournament with neighbours, Ghana after a routine win against Mali. The Super Eagles outclassed, outran and outplayed their Malian counterparts in all departments to book a place in … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up
Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their fifth semi-final spot in seven Nations Cup appearances on Sunday when they defied all odds to outplay and outrun their Ivorian counterparts. Keshi’s men went into the game as underdogs against an Ivorian side that has been hailed as the Golden generation of Ivorian football. The Nigerians … Continue reading Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude QPR 0-0 NORWICH CITY Nedum Onuoha injured himself in QPR’s warm-up before the game and was replaced by Fabio, who’s on loan from Manchester United, in the starting line up. Norwich City keeper, David Bunn was the man of the match, saving a penalty from Adel Taarabt to earn a point for … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League
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AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude GHANA 2-0 CAPE VERDE Mubarak Wakaso came off the bench to score a brace, one from the spot and the other, a breakaway goal to help Ghana earn a spot in the Semi-finals of the tournament. Surprise package of the competition, Cape Verde, played better than the West African neighbour, but Abdul … Continue reading AFCON 2013: QUARTER FINALS ROUND UP
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AFCON 2013: Day 12 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. ALGERIA 2 – 2 IVORY COAST With Algeria already eliminated and Ivory Coast confirmed as group winners, there was little to play for in this encounter. Ivory Coast coach, Sabri Lamouchi sent out a reserve side against an Algeria team aiming to get a goal/point before bowing out of the competition. The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 12 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 11 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 2 – 0 ETHIOPIA Two penalties from Victor Moses were enough to push Nigeria into the next round of African Cup of Nations. The winger was brought down in the penalty area by defender Alula Girma with ten minutes left to play. Moses picked himself up to score the penalty … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 11 Highlights
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AFCON 2013: Nigeria and Ethiopia Play In A Winner Takes All Match!
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg will be the venue when the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Black Lions of Ethiopia in a winner takes all encounter on Tuesday night by 18:00 (Nigerian time). Nigeria is going into the game seeking their first win after surrending their lead against Burkina Faso and … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Nigeria and Ethiopia Play In A Winner Takes All Match!
West Brom Rejects Revised Offer From QPR For Osaze.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Queens Park Rangers have seen their second improved offer for Nigerian striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie rejected by the Baggies. QPR’s initial £3m offer for the striker was turned down last week. This irked that the 31-year-old thus he put in a transfer request on Friday, an action the club described as “disappointing”. … Continue reading West Brom Rejects Revised Offer From QPR For Osaze.
AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. MALI 1 – 1 DR CONGO Mali came from behind to draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo and book their place in the Quarter finals of AFCON. Anderlecht striker, Dieumerci Mbokani, opened the flood gates with his second goal of the tournament from the penalty spot after just three minutes. Mahamadou … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Day 10 Highlights.
Nigerians Light Up The English FA Cup – Round 4
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Tom Adeyemi came on as a 70th minute substitute in Brentford’s shocking 2-all draw with holders, Chelsea, who are still without Nigeria duo, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses, since they are currently strutting their stuff at the African Cup of Nations. Reece Wabara played and scored a delightful back header in Oldham … Continue reading Nigerians Light Up The English FA Cup – Round 4
AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude MOROCCO 2-2 SOUTH AFRICA The Moroccans needed a win to book a place in the quarter finals and they started well, Issam El Adoua headed his team to the front after just 10 minutes. South Africans rallied back and have their keeper, Khune to thank for keeping the scoreline 1-0, making save … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 9 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude IVORY COAST 3-0 TUNISIA The Ivorians became the first nation to qualify for the quarter finals after a comprehensive 3-nil defeat of Tunisia on Saturday. The Elephants took the lead from in-form Arsenal striker, Gervinho, who dispatched the ball into the net after a neat one-two with Lacina Traore. Reigning African footballer … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 8 Highlights
AFCON 2013: DAY 7 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Zambia 1-1 Nigeria The Chipolopolo of Zambia held Nigeria to a draw at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit yesterday. Nigeria were awarded a penalty when winger, Ahmed Musa was hacked down by defender Davies Nkausu but Mikel Obi’s tame effort refused to find the target. Mikel Obi made ammends for his penalty … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 7 Highlights
