Super Eagles Striker, Bright Dike, Out of World Cup with Injury; Osaze Odemwingie Likely Replacement
Super Eagles striker and 2014 World Cup hopeful, Bright Dike, has picked up a torn Achilles injury. Dike’s injury means that he’s out of the Eagles squad for the World Cup in Brazil. The injury comes almost two years after Dike suffered a torn Achilles with his erstwhile club, Portland Timbers. Dike who had began to […]
Stephen Keshi Releases Super Eagles 23-Man List for Mexico Friendly; Joseph Yobo In Chigozie Agbim Out
Joseph Yobo, Super Eagles defender, has been enlisted in the 23-man squad released by Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi ahead of the March 5th international friendly against Mexico. Yobo, who is back in the English Premiership, this time with Norwich City, on loan from Fenerbahce FC of Turkey, last played with the Super Eagles at […]
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 […]
Super Eagles Advance in Race to 2014 World Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved closer to securing a spot for the Brazil 2014 World Cup after it defeated the Flames of Malawi 2 – Nil in Calabar on Saturday. Forwards, Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses scored the two goals that secured the win for the Eagles. With this win, Nigeria heads to playoffs […]
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 […]