Archives Tag: Striker
It will be difficult to fill Ighalo’s Shoes – Osimhen
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen, has hailed ex-Nigerian international, Odion Ighalo, as a Nigerian football legend and admitted it will be difficult equaling the records set by the Manchester United star during his time with the Eagles. Ighalo who ended his international career after emerging the highest goal scorer at the 2019 Africa … Continue reading It will be difficult to fill Ighalo’s Shoes – Osimhen
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Moses Retired Because Of Sarri, Says Dikko
April 19, 2022
The Second Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Shehu Dikko, has revealed the real reason behind Victor Moses’ early exit from his international duties. The former Super Eagles forward, who announced his retirement in August 2018, told the general public that his decision was consequent on the need to focus on his club and … Continue reading Moses Retired Because Of Sarri, Says Dikko
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Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick
April 19, 2022
About one year ago, former Super Eagles forward, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, announced his retirement from football on his 35th birthday. The defense bully fondly called ‘The Yak’, made a total of 250 career appearances — 57 of which was for Nigeria from 2000 to 2012. Yakubu was an expert marksman and bane to any defense he … Continue reading Did You Know? The Yak Was The First African To Score A UEFA Hat-Trick
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Moses’ Future In My Chelsea Is Uncertain, Says Sarri
April 19, 2022
Former Nigerian International, Victor Moses, has only played 26 minutes for Chelsea in the EPL this season — compared to his 2498 minutes in the 2016/17 seasons, where he helped the English outfit to league and FA Cup titles. This is a huge setback for the Nigerian, who took a break from his national team … Continue reading Moses’ Future In My Chelsea Is Uncertain, Says Sarri
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What’s Next For Victor Moses?
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles ace striker, Victor Moses, resigned from the Nigeria national team to focus on his club (Chelsea), and family. Though his resignation came at a time when the Super Eagles needed all the help they could get from the player, it was understandable, because Moses thought it would be best to let other … Continue reading What’s Next For Victor Moses?
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Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini
April 19, 2022
Six years after the death of an icon, Nigeria still remembers Rashidi Yekini vividly for his great confidence and skill on the ball, which helped Nigeria gain world football recognition. The seasoned striker was one of the trailblazers that cleared the path for Africans to play International football with top European clubs. Yekini was no … Continue reading Golden Moments of Nigerian Sports: The Career Of Super Eagles Icon, Rashidi Yekini
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‘I Will Justify My Club’s Huge Investment On Me’ — Musa
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, is very determined to justify the big investment Saudi club, Al Nassr, made in snatching him from Premier League side, Leicester City FC. The Nigerian who was instrumental for Nigeria at the Russia 2018 FIFA world cup, was reportedly bought by Al-Nassr for well over 20 million pounds. “I am … Continue reading ‘I Will Justify My Club’s Huge Investment On Me’ — Musa
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NFF Not Ready to Lose Moses
April 19, 2022
From all indications, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is not ready to let go of ace forward Victor Moses as talks to convince him to rescind his decision have begun. After a thrilling six-year run with the Nigeria senior men’s football team, Victor Moses announced his retirement from international football to focus on his club … Continue reading NFF Not Ready to Lose Moses
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ahmed Musa
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Born October 20 1992, Musa started his career at Jos, his place of birth, with Aminchi Football Academy before being loaned out to JUTH and then Kano Pillars in the Nigerian Premier League. At Kano Pillars, he set a league record with 18 goals as Pillars finished second. Musa held the … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ahmed Musa
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ikechukwu Uche
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Ikechukwu Uche was born on 5th January 1984 in Aba. He started his career with Iwuanyanwu Nationale before travelling out to Spain to join Racing Ferrol in Spanish Segunda division as an 18-year old. He’s played most of his career in Spain with Recreativo de Huelva, Getafe, Real Zaragoza, Villareal and Granada. … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Ikechukwu Uche
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude This gifted winger cum striker was born on 12 December 1990 in Lagos but migrated to the United Kingdom after his parents were killed during the 2002 riots between Christians and Muslims in Kaduna. His parents (Mr Austine and Mrs Josephine Moses) were missionaries and amongst those targeted by the muslims during … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Victor Moses
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AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The bullish striker christened Emmanuel Chinenye Emenike hails from Anambra and was born in Otuocha, Aguleri on 10th May 1987. He started his career with Delta Forces before leaving the shores of the country to play in South Africa for Mpumalanga Black Aces and FC Capetown. His delivery in front of … Continue reading AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Emmanuel Emenike
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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.
