Archives Tag: Stephen Keshi
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude KESHI (noun): a word used to describe a state of unusual ability to transform lost hope to sudden victories… sentence example: The MALIANS have Just Been KESHIED. ~ Anonymous Nigerian Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was born on January 23, 1962 in Lagos, Nigeria and hails from Ila, Delta State. The man nicknamed “The … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile -Coach Stephen Keshi
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AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 4-1 MALI Nigeria breezed into the finals of the African Cup of Nations for the first time since 2000 when they co-hosted the tournament with neighbours, Ghana after a routine win against Mali. The Super Eagles outclassed, outran and outplayed their Malian counterparts in all departments to book a place in … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Semi-Finals Round Up
Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s Super Eagles booked their fifth semi-final spot in seven Nations Cup appearances on Sunday when they defied all odds to outplay and outrun their Ivorian counterparts. Keshi’s men went into the game as underdogs against an Ivorian side that has been hailed as the Golden generation of Ivorian football. The Nigerians … Continue reading Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso Today.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Stephen Keshi led Super Eagles will start their quest for a third continential trophy when they lock horns with Burkina Faso at the Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit on Monday by 19:00 (Nigerian Time). Super Eagles captain and most capped player, Joseph Yobo will equal Kanu Nwankwo’s record of 6 AFCON tournaments, when he … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles to Play Burkina Faso Today.
Keshi Names Final-23 For AFCON! [FULL LIST]
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. The Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, on Wednesday night after their goal less draw with Cape Verde, released the list of 23 men who will represent the nation at 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The most notable exclusion was Portland Timber’s inform striker, Bright Dike who scored in the … Continue reading Keshi Names Final-23 For AFCON! [FULL LIST]
Keshi To Invite 17 Foreign Stars For 2013 AFCON
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi is expected to name the list of 17 foreign stars invited to camp with the 24 home based players in Faro, Portugal in preparation for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (South Africa 2013) this week. Officials disclosed that there will be a few notable omissions on … Continue reading Keshi To Invite 17 Foreign Stars For 2013 AFCON
Players offer bribe to play in the National Team
April 19, 2022
by Arinze Ude Former Nigeria national team coach, Clemens Westerhof has revealed that players bribed their way into the national team in the past. The self-acclaimed ‘Dutchgerian’ told Supersport.com players who did not merit a place in the national team got call-ups after giving money to the selectors. “We had a situation where we had … Continue reading Players offer bribe to play in the National Team
US Born Footballer, Bright Dike, Called Up For Venezuela Friendly.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Portland Timbers striker, Bright Dike has been called up by coach, Stephen Keshi for Wednesday friendly duet with Venezuela in Miami. Bright Dike is one of players drafted into the team after John Mikel Obi, Onyekachi Apam and Victor Moses all excused themselves from the game. The other player is Gomo Onduku … Continue reading US Born Footballer, Bright Dike, Called Up For Venezuela Friendly.
Who Will Lead The Super Eagles To Victory?
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor. Nigeria triumphed against Liberia in the last AFCON qualifiers to book a place in next year’s AFCON tournament billed to take place in South Africa. The Super Eagles are lined up against Zambia, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia in the group phase. So much has already been said about the groupings but … Continue reading Who Will Lead The Super Eagles To Victory?
AFCON Qualifiers: Obafemi Martins Makes Bold statement.
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor. The AFCON final qualifier match Between Nigerian Super Eagles and Liberia is tomorrow and one can’t help but notice that there is currently no goal poacher in the Eagles line up. The Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, will lead his boys with the knowledge that only a victory or a scoreless … Continue reading AFCON Qualifiers: Obafemi Martins Makes Bold statement.
Super Eagles Prepare For AFCON
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Super Eagles Prepare For AFCON
Mikel Return To Super Eagles Squad [Full Squad List]
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Mikel Return To Super Eagles Squad [Full Squad List]
Nigeria Draws With Liberia.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude and Obi Martins Okafor. Nigeria and Liberia played out a 2-all draw in the 2013 ANC Qualifiers at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia, Liberia on Saturday. It was a pulsating game that saw the Eagles pegged back in their own half for most of the game by the Liberians. Buoyed … Continue reading Nigeria Draws With Liberia.
Super Eagles With No Mikel… Good Or Bad?
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins Okafor. In football management, one of the basic theories to be a success is playing your best players at any given point in time. This theory however has not been wholly adopted by the present super Eagles manager, Steven Okechukwu Keshi in the upcoming AFCON final qualifier match. Super Eagles’ Head Coach, … Continue reading Super Eagles With No Mikel… Good Or Bad?
Super Eagles Squad List To Play In Liberia.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi released his list of foreign stars to play against Liberia in the final round of African Cup of Nations qualifier in South Africa next month. Notable omissions were Mikel John Obi of Chelsea FC and West Bromwich Albion ace, Osaze Odemwigie. Joseph Yobo was recalled to the … Continue reading Super Eagles Squad List To Play In Liberia.