Nigerians In Sports: Enyeama Begins Coaching Career With French Club
Former Lille and retired Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, started his journey in the world of coaching after being appointed the new goalkeeper coach of French National 3 club, Iris Club de Croix. Information released on the French club’s official Facebook page revealed that the ex-Eagles captain will be responsible for training goalkeepers in […]
Omeruo Aims To Equal Yobo and Enyeama’s National Team Records
Super Eagles of Nigeria and Leganes of Spain defender, Kenneth Omeruo, has made public his desire to emulate the likes of ex-Nigerian internationals, Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama who both have 101 caps each after over a decade with the Eagles, leaving them as the most capped Super Eagles players of all time. Omeruo, 26, […]
Nigerians In Sports: Onazi Vows To Reunite With Yobo
Nigerian football star, Ogenyi Onazi, has vowed to work really hard so he would be recalled to the Super Eagles to reunite with new assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, who he played together with before the latter called time on his international career after a second round of 16 finish at the 2014 FIFA World Cup […]
Yobo Confident Of Bringing His Experience To Eagles
New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has stated that he will bring his wealth of experience, motivation, and inspiration to Nigeria’s men national senior team. Yobo who was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation in February to replace Imama Amapakabo revealed his excitement at joining the national team fold during a live Instagram chat […]
Yobo Aims For Success With Eagles
Super Eagles of Nigeria assistant coach, Joseph Yobo has promised to add his wealth of experience as a former national team player to the team’s technical crew after assuming duties in his new role. Yobo who recently replaced Imama Amapakabo in the Eagles bench after confirmation of his appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation will […]
Yobo Looking Forward To New Eagles Role
New Super Eagles assistant coach, Joseph Yobo, has expressed delight at being appointed to join the national team’s technical crew. Yobo’s appointment took immediate effect after the Nigeria Football Federation announced on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, that the former Super Eagles captain will be replacing Imama Amapakabo in the national team’s bench. The former Olympique […]
Joseph Yobo Appointed New Super Eagles Assistant Coach
Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Joseph Yobo, has been appointed the new assistant coach of the Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). An official statement from the NFF on Wednesday confirmed Yobo’s appointment as he replaces Imama Amapakabo who has been relieved […]
Ndidi Hits Moses, Yobo’s EPL Record
Leicester City and Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, has become the third Nigerian player to feature in every game played in the English Premier League in a single season. The Nigerian was on target for Leicester in their last game of the season against Chelsea at the King Power Stadium, making it his 38th start […]
AFCON: Yobo Sends Clear Message To Rohr
Former Super Eagles International and team captain, Joseph Yobo, has asked Gernot Rohr not to bother inviting the big-guns for the team’s next month final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier home game against Seychelles. The Nigeria senior men’s team have already booked a place in the continental final, however, they will host Seychelles in […]
Lagos to Host Yobo Testimonial
The Lagos State Government has agreed to host a testimonial match in honour of former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo for his service to Nigeria. The date of the match is yet to be revealed but is expected to feature top footballers like Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o and others. The game will be a celebration […]
Joseph Yobo: The 100 Club Landmark
In the last World Cup there were so many landmarks achieved by teams, footballers and coaches. Among these achievements, the 100 club landmark is one of the most prominent with Neymar scoring the tournament’s 100th goal, Wesley Sneider achieving 100 caps for his country, Oliver Giroud scoring his country’s 100th goal in World Cup games, […]
Osaze Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo Makes Super Eagles Provisional World Cup Squad
Two of our favorite Super Eagles players, Osaze Odemwingie and Joseph Yobo have been announced as a part of Nigeria’s provisional 30-man list for the FIFA 2014 World Cup. The list, submitted by Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, which was revealed Tuesday evening by a member of the Technical Committee of the NFF, Paul […]
3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, listed skipper Joseph Yobo in his squad of 23 […]
Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has announced Nigeria’s Confederations Cup squad. He made nine changes from the 23-man team that lifted the African Cup of Nations earlier in the year. With Emmanuel Emenike and Victor Moses missing through injury, Keshi opted for youth instead of experienced, leaving out International stars like Joseph Yobo, Osaze Odemwingie and […]
Nigerians in European Club Competitions
By Arinze Ude UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Celtic defender, Efe Ambrose made up for his errors in the 1st leg against Juventus but it wasn’t good enough as his team crashed out of the competition. Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke became the last Nigerian to bow out of Europe’s premier club competition when his side, Schalke FC lost […]
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 […]