Archives Tag: midfielder

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April 19, 2022

The Nigerian midfielder leaves Ibrox after three years. Read more about Sports Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo has sealed a move to English Premier League side Southampton FC. Aribo joins the club after three successful seasons in Scotland with Rangers FC where he won the Scottish league and Cup titles. During his time … Continue reading Joe Aribo Seals Southampton Move

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April 19, 2022

  Super Eagles of Nigeria and Rangers FC of Scotland midfielder, Joe Aribo, has stated that he is fully motivated ahead of the upcoming 2020/2021 Scottish Premier League season. Aribo who joined Rangers from Charlton last season has been impressive in the middle of the park for Steven Gerrard‘s men and will hope to replicate … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Aribo Ready For The New Season

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ranked the 10th most expensive defensive midfielder in the world. Information from the latest transfer market report suggests that the Leicester City FC of England midfielder who recorded the highest number of interceptions in the 2018/2019 English Premier League season sit 10th on the world’s most expensive defensive midfielders … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Wilfred Ndidi Rated 10th Most Expensive Defensive Midfielder In The World

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April 19, 2022

It is a sad day for sports in Nigeria today, as the Nigeria Football Federation announced the death of former Super Falcon midfielder, Ajuma Ameh-Otache, who passed away at the age of 33. The prolific midfielder was struck with a rare muscular disease, and was fighting for her life until her untimely death on Saturday, … Continue reading Former Super Falcons Midfielder, Ameh, Dies

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April 19, 2022

Former Super Eagles skipper and Nigerian legend, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, is arguable one of the greatest football players of all time. Having proved his skills home and abroad, the two-time BBC African Footballer of the Year can be remembered for his great dribble and crossing skills that set him leagues apart from other players … Continue reading Did You Know: 6 Shocking Facts About Jay Jay Okocha

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April 19, 2022

According to a power ranking of African stars doing amazingly well in the international scene, released by Goal.com, Ndidi has been ranked number 9 amongst 20 players selected. Goal.com described the sensational midfielder as one of Africa’s best defensive midfielders. “Wilfred Ndidi continues to establish himself as one of Africa’s top defensive midfielders, even if … Continue reading Wilfred Ndidi Ranks 9th in African Power Ranking

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Injury-plagued midfielder, Joel Obi has been ruled out for remainder of the season after undergoing surgery on his troubled knee a fortnight ago. The highly rated playmaker returned from a lengthy layoff at the end of last year but suffered a relapse in January. The operation was carried out in Finland by … Continue reading Joel Obi out for rest of the Season

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The midfield maestro was born in Kaduna on 12 July 1991 and he’s currently on loan to Romanian perennial champions, CFR Cluj from parent club, Parma FC of Italy. He started his career at ECO in Lagos with loan spells at Heartland, Wikki Tourist and Real Murcia before signing for Inter Milan … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Nwankwo Obiorah

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The Norway-based midfielder was born on 29th July 1987 in the country’s commercial city of Lagos. He started his career with Warri Wolves before travelling to Scandinavia to join Valerenga in 2010. He made his debut in African Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar. He was also named in the 2013 African … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Fegor Ogude

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude   The Aba-born midfielder was one of the two home-based players in Keshi’s starting eleven. He was born on November 28th 1988 and is a graduate of the famed Pepsi Academy. He burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a 17-year old for Enyimba of Aba and has gone on to play … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba

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April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude The 25 year-old midfield marshal was born in Jos on 22 April 1987. He made his mark at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands where Nigeria lost to a Messi-led Argentine side in the final. He was named silver ball winner at the end of the tournament just behind … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – John Mikel Obi

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