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 […]
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 […]
Keshi Names Squad: Recalls Martins, Osaze Out, And More
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has recalled Levante’s in-form striker, Obafemi Martins to the Super Eagles’ fold for their 2014 World Cup qualifier against Harambee Stars of Kenya. Martins was left out of Super Eagles’ party to the 2013 African Cup of Nations in South Africa but he’s won Keshi over with […]
Nigeria holds Catalonia to a draw
By Arinze Ude Nigeria kicked off the preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations against a Catalonia side with a heavy presentation of FC Barcelona players – nine (9) in total. Catalonia and other regions of Spain like the Basque and Andalusian Countries play friendlies but do not compete in official international competitions. The […]
US Born Footballer, Bright Dike, Called Up For Venezuela Friendly.
By Arinze Ude. Portland Timbers striker, Bright Dike has been called up by coach, Stephen Keshi for Wednesday friendly duet with Venezuela in Miami. Bright Dike is one of players drafted into the team after John Mikel Obi, Onyekachi Apam and Victor Moses all excused themselves from the game. The other player is Gomo Onduku […]