Super Eagles Need a Leader on the Pitch: Top 3 Candidates
‘No matter what ethical plane you hold yourself to, when you are responsible for a team of people, it’s important to raise the bar even higher and if you make honest and ethical behaviour a key value, your team will follow suit.’ – Tanya Prive, Co-Founder, Onevest. The Nigerian Super Eagles have experienced some success in the […]
Nigerians in the English Premier League
EVERTON 3-6 CHELSEA Nigerian midfielder, John Mikel Obi was a second half substitute for Chelsea in the 9-goal thriller at Goodison Park. The defensive midfielder replaced Brazilian, Willian on the 75th minute with a 4-2 score. However, Chelsea conceded a goal just a minute after his introduction after their former employee, Samuel Eto’o reduced […]
Mikel Speaks After World Cup Exit
These are certainly not great times for Nigeria and Chelsea FC midfielder Mikel Obi after a dismal performance at the World Cup. There were high expectations that Mikel would take the World Cup by surprise, but it turned sour with a below par performance from a player who is arguably the Super Eagles’ best. […]
Mikel Obi and Genevieve Nnaji Star in Inspirational Short Movie – ‘The Journey’
Chelsea football star, Mikel Obi, has made his Nollywood debut. He stars alongside Nollywood queen, Genevieve Nnaji, in an inspirational short movie titled ‘The Journey’. Shot in South Africa, The Journey is sponsored by Amstel Malta with focus on the superstars’ journey to stardom and their challenges on the path to glory, fortune and fame. […]
Mikel Vs Toure: Who Does the Crown Fit?
The title of the African Footballer of the Year has, for the past half-century, been awarded to the most outstanding African professional footballer within a calendar year. The categories for the Glo CAF 2013 Awards are African Player of the Year African Player of the Year – Based in Africa National Team of the […]
Nigerians in the English Premier League
CARDIFF 2-2 MANCHESTER UNITED It was a case of 2012/2013 English Premier League champions and 2012/2013 English Championship Winners on Sunday as Cardiff City entertained Manchester United at Ninian Park. Osaze Odemwingie started the game for the Blue Birds who defied all odds to record a memorable draw. Ex-United player, Frazier Campbell and Bo-Kyung Kim […]
Nigerians in the English Premier League
LiverPool 4-1 West Brom Victor Anichebe played all 90 minutes for West Brom. Victor Moses played no part as he watched the game from the bench. Luis Suarez got a hat-trick and Daniel Sturridge scored a deft chip to give Moses and his teammates the win. Norwich 0-0 Cardiff Osaze Odewingie started for the […]
Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge
Uche Nwofor scored a second half brace to give the Super Eagles a resounding 2-0 win over their South African counterparts in the Nelson Mandela Challenge on Wednesday night. The VVV Venlo of Netherlands striker repaid Keshi’s faith in him with two well-taken goals to help Nigeria win the annual event. Mikel Obi, Kenneth Omeruo, […]
Mikel Speaks Out about Leaving Chelsea
John Mikel Obi has expressed his desire to leave English giants, Chelsea for Turkish club side Galatasaray this summer. The midfielder is adamant Chelsea and Galatasaray will agree to a deal for him to complete the transfer. Mikel starred in Eagles’ loss to Uruguay last night, scoring Nigeria’s lone goal. Mikel sought the advice of […]
WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League
By Arinze Ude TOTTENHAM 2-1 NEWCASTLE Shola Ameobi came on as a substitute in the second half as Newcastle searched for an equaliser. Gareth Bale continued his impressive form in front of goal, scoring a brace to give his side the win. SWANSEA 4-1 QPR Nedum Onuoha started the game for the strugglers, QPR […]
Nigerians Light Up The English FA Cup – Round 4
By Arinze Ude Tom Adeyemi came on as a 70th minute substitute in Brentford’s shocking 2-all draw with holders, Chelsea, who are still without Nigeria duo, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses, since they are currently strutting their stuff at the African Cup of Nations. Reece Wabara played and scored a delightful back header in Oldham […]
Weekend Update: Nigerians In The English Premier League.
By Arinze Ude. Nigerian-born, Nedum Onuoha, came on as a second half substitute for Armand Traore after the latter picked up an injury in their 1-nil loss against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Mikel Arteta saved Arsenal’s blushes after QPR lost Stephan Mbia to a red card for a rush of blood to the head. […]
Update: Nigerians In Champions League 2012
By Arinze Ude. Elderson Echejile started his first UEFA Champions League match this season against Manchester United at Old Trafford for SC Braga of Portugal. The Portugese took a shock 2nil lead in the first 25 minutes through Brazilian, Alan before some resurgent performance saw United come from behind to win 3-2. Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez […]
Eagles Must Not Relax After Victory Over Liberia!
By Obi Martins Okafor. Last weekend Nigeria witnessed the kind of football similar to that of the glory days; entertaining, exciting, flamboyance most notably, the type which our soccer team have failed to deliver since ‘the class of 94’. The AFCON Qualifier match between the Super Eagles Of Nigeria and the Liberian Football team was […]
Super Eagles Prepare For AFCON
By Obi Martins Okafor. The Super Eagles camp at the Bolton White Apartment opened last week. Home-based skipper, Chigozie Agbim was the first to hit the camp. At the last count, almost all the invited players had arrived camp. Head Coach, Stephen Keshi was already on ground to welcome his players. Training is expected to resume this […]
Mikel Return To Super Eagles Squad [Full Squad List]
By Arinze Ude. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi has handed a call-up to Chelsea’s John Obi Mikel for the return leg of the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier next month. Mikel opted out of the 2-2 draw in the first leg away in Monrovia but he has been recalled for the crucial encounter in […]