Archives Tag: Osaze Odemwingie
Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: Super Eagles Qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
April 19, 2022
The FIFA World Cup is without a doubt, the biggest sporting event on earth, alongside the Olympic Games. Citizens of footballing nations love to see their national teams represent them at the global showpiece and fly their countries flag high. After South Africa emerged successful in their bid to host the tournament in 2010, the … Continue reading Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: Super Eagles Qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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Odemwingie Announces Retirement From Football
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles international and West Brom striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has announced his retirement from football at the UEFA Equal Game conference at Wembley on Wednesday. The 37-year-old forward has been capped for Nigeria 63 times, scored at the 2014 World Cup, and also has 36 goals to his name in 129 Premier League … Continue reading Odemwingie Announces Retirement From Football
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Osaze Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo Makes Super Eagles Provisional World Cup Squad
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Osaze Odemwingie, Joseph Yobo Makes Super Eagles Provisional World Cup Squad
Coach Keshi Key to Osaze and Ike Uche’s Return to the Eagles Despite the Duo’s Impressive Club Performances
April 19, 2022
The last has not been heard of the love lost between the head coach of the Super Eagles and two of Nigeria’s fittest players around, Osaze Odenwengie and Ike Uche. Since they were ousted from the Super Eagles, the two players have enjoyed a good spell in both the English Premier League and the Spanish … Continue reading Coach Keshi Key to Osaze and Ike Uche’s Return to the Eagles Despite the Duo’s Impressive Club Performances
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Super Eagles Striker, Bright Dike, Out of World Cup with Injury; Osaze Odemwingie Likely Replacement
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles striker and 2014 World Cup hopeful, Bright Dike, has picked up a torn Achilles injury. Dike’s injury means that he’s out of the Eagles squad for the World Cup in Brazil. The injury comes almost two years after Dike suffered a torn Achilles with his erstwhile club, Portland Timbers. Dike who had began to … Continue reading Super Eagles Striker, Bright Dike, Out of World Cup with Injury; Osaze Odemwingie Likely Replacement
Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
Newcastle 2 – 2 Liverpool The Ameobi brothers were on the bench against Liverpool on Saturday as the home side fought to a 2 – all draw with the Merseyside club. Sammy was thrown into the game in the 78th minute but Shola was unused. Victor Moses played all 90 minutes but Jordan Ibe didn’t … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League
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Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
Chelsea 2-0 Fulham John Mikel Obi grabbed the headlines on Saturday when he scored his first goal in 158 games to seal a derby win for the Blues at Stamford Bridge. The midfielder had never scored in the Premier League prior to last Saturday’s game and he reacted to a corner to become an unlikely … Continue reading Nigerians in the English Premier League
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Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
CHELSEA 2-1 ASTON VILLA Chelsea’s game was shifted back to Monday 19th, August because of its Euro Super Cup date with Bayern Munich in Prague on 30th, August. The game saw John Mikel Obi’s first appearance on Chelsea’s match-day squad but he didn’t come off the bench as his team ran out 2-1 winners with … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
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Osaze Left Out of WBA Squad for Pre-season Tour
April 19, 2022
Embattled striker, Osaze Odemwingie has been left out of West Brom’s squad for their pre-season tour to Austria. This means he’s not in Steve Clarke’s plans for the incoming season and his departure from the Hawthorns is imminent. Five premier leagues have come in for the striker. It is understood that Hull City, Crystal … Continue reading Osaze Left Out of WBA Squad for Pre-season Tour
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Crystal Palace eager for Odemwingie
April 19, 2022
Premier League new boys, Crystal Palace are on the hunt for a striker and have turned all their attention to Nigerian want-away striker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie. Crystal Palace boss, Ian Holloway has made a bid of £2.5m for the winger cum striker. Osaze lost his place in West Bromwich Albion team last season after he … Continue reading Crystal Palace eager for Odemwingie
Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Keshi Announces Nigeria’s Confederations Cup Squad
Osaze Criticises His Employers on Twitter
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude This controversial Super Eagles forward took to social media on Sunday to criticise his club, West Brom, after being subjected to substitute appearances in recent games. Osaze hasn’t started any match since he tried to force a transfer to Queens Park Rangers on transfer deadline day. He tweeted “Keeping me on the … Continue reading Osaze Criticises His Employers on Twitter
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League and FA Cup Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude WEST BROM 2-1 SWANSEA CITY Osaze Odemwingie replaced in-form striker, Romelu Lukaku in the second half of West Brom’s win over the newly crowned Capital One Champions. His introduction irked the Home fans and they booed his every touch. It is evident that the Albion fans are yet to forgive Osaze … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League and FA Cup Highlights
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Keshi Names Squad: Recalls Martins, Osaze Out, And More
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Keshi Names Squad: Recalls Martins, Osaze Out, And More
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude SWANSEA CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE Fresh from their 5-nil thumping of League One side, Bradford City, in the Capital One Cup, Swansea City showed no signs of hangover as they beat Newcastle to confirm their top flight status. Shola Ameobi was brought on for Chekih Tiote in the 90th minute; there was little … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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