Nnamdi Oduamadi joins Italian Serie B side, Brescia, on loan from AC Milan
Nigeria’s hat-trick hero at the Confederations cup, Nnamdi Oduamadi has joined Brescia on a season long loan from AC Milan. Milan CEO, Adriano Galliani instructed Milan coach, Massimiliano Allegri to recall the Nigerian forward from his loan spell at Varese after his fortuitous display at the Confederations cup but the 22-year old has decided to […]
Confederations Cup 2013: Nigeria vs Uruguay Preview
Venue & date:Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador; Thursday, 20 June This is the first meeting between the two countries. Uruguay won the Copa America in 2011 to book their participation in the competition. Stephen Keshi has said Ogenyi Onazi won’t be available for the match and it’s too late for the Super Eagles to call up […]
Oduamadi earns a hat-trick as Nigeria overruns Tahiti 6-1
The Super Eagles opened their 2013 Confederations Cup account with a 6-1 drubbing of Polynesian nation, Tahiti. Tahiti’s team of just one professional and a host of amateurs, ranked 138th in the world and were competing in their first ever major tournament. They however have a golden moment to celebrate when Jonathan Tehau headed […]
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 […]
In Blow to Super Eagles, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche Are Injured
By Arinze Ude Nigerian duo, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche have been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup campaign next month — due to injuries. Both attackers join Emmanuel Emenike on the treatment table and have given Keshi a lot to worry about. Keshi said: “It’s unfortunate that they informed us […]
Oduamadi’s late strike saves Eagles
By Arinze Ude AS Varese striker, Nnamdi Oduamadi was the hero of the day when he scored a late equaliser to deny Kenya a historic win over the Super Eagles. The striker struck three minutes into stoppage time after coming on as a second half sub for Sunday Mba, who’s the focal point of a […]
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 […]