Archives Tag: John Obi Mikel
Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup
April 19, 2022
The English FA Cup is the oldest cup competition in the world, dating back to the 1871–72 season. Since its inception, only four Nigerian players have been fortunate to have lifted the prestigious cup. John Mikel Obi leads the pack with four FA Cup winner’s medal which he won with Chelsea in 2006/2007, 2008/2009, 2009/2010 … Continue reading Record Number of Nigerians in English FA Cup
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What Did We Learn From Brazil
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s participation in the FIFA 2013 Confederations Cup has come to an abrupt end but the gains and pains still resonate in the minds of sport loving fans. One of our greatest undoings at the tournament was our inability to score goals; this bizarre disability has got us wondering where all our Nigerian attackers have … Continue reading What Did We Learn From Brazil
Chelsea FC Wins Europa League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Last night, Chelsea became the first club to hold the UEFA Champions League and Europa League titles at the same time. The London side beat Portuguese club, Benfica in the final on Wednesday night at the Amsterdam Arena, Netherlands. Mikel played no part in the game as he is still nursing a niggling … Continue reading Chelsea FC Wins Europa League
Super Eagles Squad To Face Mexico [FULL – LIST]
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has released a list of 25 players for the Mexico friendly on 31st May. The match is billed to take place at the Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas and will serve as a warm-up game for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia in June. … Continue reading Super Eagles Squad To Face Mexico [FULL – LIST]
Mikel and Moses on the Edge of Europa Glory
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigerian duo John Obi Mikel and Victor Moses are on the edge of European glory with their club, Chelsea. Chelsea will take on Portuguese side, Benfica in the Europa League final today in Amsterdam Arena. This is Chelsea’s second European final in a year. Last year, they defied all odds to beat Bayern … Continue reading Mikel and Moses on the Edge of Europa Glory
Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude MAN UTD O-1 CHELSEA Mikel Obi missed the fourth game on the trot for Chelsea as he’s still side-lined with a hip injury. Victor Moses played all 90 minutes as Chelsea earned a slim win over Manchester United to leapfrog Arsenal into third place and keep their hopes of Champions League football … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
Mikel to Play in Essien’s Charity Game
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles midfield dynamo, John Obi Mikel, has signed up for Michael Essien’s charity game billed for the 8th of June. The Real Madrid player will be hosting several World Class soccer players to a charity game tagged: “The Game of Hope and Inspiration.” This is Essien’s second charity game as he … Continue reading Mikel to Play in Essien’s Charity Game
I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading I May Drop Sunday Mba, Over Wolves-Rangers Fray, Stephen Keshi Says
Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In the spirit of Valentine, UrbanMen.net, a website for men and women, published its list of Nigeria’s Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes for 2012; with a statement, “meet some of your most eligible single stars with sizeable bank accounts, good looks and credible star status that could be your lucky spouse – in your dreams.” … Continue reading Most Eligible Bachelors and Bachelorettes in Nigeria
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
Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles striker, Uche Kalu has been ruled out of the forthcoming AFCON tournament due to a nagging groin injury. According to reports from Super Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal via MTNFootball.com, the Rizespor of Turkey striker has been sidelined by a groin injury he suffered in training and doctors have decided … Continue reading Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON
CAF African Player of the Year Award: No Show for Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor The Confederation of African Football (CAF) last weekend unveiled the final five shortlisted players for the 2012 African Player of the Year. Those shortlisted are Ghana’s Andre Ayew, reigning Player of the Year Yaya Toure, Ivory Coast’s Didier Drogba, Alexander Song of Cameroon and Senegal’s Demba Ba. The winner will be … Continue reading CAF African Player of the Year Award: No Show for Nigeria
Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude West Bromwich Albion Striker, Osaze Peter Odemwigie was the hero on Saturday when he headed in a cross – into net – for a winner against Chelsea at the Hawthorns. West Brom started the game with aplomb, Irish striker, Shane Long opened the scoring with a close range header after Chelsea defender, … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
