Archives Tag: Shola Ameobi
Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles striker, Uche Kalu has been ruled out of the forthcoming AFCON tournament due to a nagging groin injury. According to reports from Super Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal via MTNFootball.com, the Rizespor of Turkey striker has been sidelined by a groin injury he suffered in training and doctors have decided … Continue reading Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON
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Nigerians light up the English FA Cup
April 19, 2022
Newcastle started their post-Demba BA era with a defeat to Championship side, Brighton Hove and Albion as Shola and Sammy Ameobi became the first brothers to start in the same Newcastle side since George and Ted Robledo graced St. James Park winning FA Cup together in 1952. Newcastle’s misery was compounded when Shola Ameobi was … Continue reading Nigerians light up the English FA Cup
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Row on Keshi’s 32-man Eagles list for AFCON 2013 grow over Odemwingie and Ameobi
April 19, 2022
When Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi, released the 32-man provisional list for the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) last Saturday, he did what he hoped will get him started to select a squad that will be favorites to be champions of the tournament; rather, it is now a row over player selection and availability. … Continue reading Row on Keshi’s 32-man Eagles list for AFCON 2013 grow over Odemwingie and Ameobi
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Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude West Bromwich Albion Striker, Osaze Peter Odemwigie was the hero on Saturday when he headed in a cross – into net – for a winner against Chelsea at the Hawthorns. West Brom started the game with aplomb, Irish striker, Shane Long opened the scoring with a close range header after Chelsea defender, … Continue reading Weekend Update: Nigerians in the English Premier League
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