Men In Sports: Sunday Mba – AFCON 2013
Nigeria has won the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) three times, and in each of these wins, few players stood out to ensure that they delivered when it was needed most. The last time the Super Eagles of Nigeria won the AFCON was in the 2013 edition held in South Africa. Read more about […]
Sunday Mba Joins CA Bastia
Sunday Mba, 24, has signed a one-year contract with French Ligue 2 side, CA Bastia, the club has announced. The Super Eagles star, who played for Warri Wolves, cost €1 million and has left for the French team. Mba scored the winning goal for Nigeria at the African Cup of Nations Final in January, which […]
Keshi Leads Eagles to Johannesburg
In less than 24 hours the Super Eagles of Nigeria will be squaring up against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa in the prestigious Mandela Challenge Cup competition. Keshi and his crew will attempt to use it to finalise their preparation for their world cup qualifying match against the Malawian national team. Only three players, […]
Sunday Mba Won’t Join Stoke City – for now
Sunday Mba’s Netherland-based agent Richard Umejei has disclosed that Sunday Mba will not play for Stoke City because of his inability to get a work permit. He said, “It’s a pity Mba can no longer go to Stoke City because of work permit issues. He played 10 matches out of 20 matches, which is far below the […]
Nigeria defeats Ivory Coast in CHAN Qualifier
Sunday Mba proved to be Ivory Coast’s nemesis once again after he scored two goals and set up another two to give Nigeria a 4-1 win over their West African neighbours. The match was played at Ahmadu Bello stadium in Kaduna. Kano Pillars striker, Gambo Mohammed opened the scoring in the 14th minute after he […]
Sunday Mba Joins Enugu Rangers, At Last!
By Arinze Ude Sunday Mba is a free man at last, after Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers reached an agreement over his transfer. The Nigerian 2013 AFCON hero has been out of action due to the tug of war between the two clubs over his contract/ownership. Warri Wolves FC has finally bowed to appeals from various stakeholders, […]
“I want to live my dream and right now I’m losing out on that desire” Sunday Mba Laments
Super Eagles star forward, Sunday Mba, who is at the centre of a transfer saga between two Nigerian clubs, Warri Wolves and Enugu Rangers, has expressed his displeasure over his inability to play competitive matches, several weeks after AFCON 2013. He has been training with Enugu Rangers, where he expects to play, but cannot, because […]
Listen Up! Nigeria’s Future Depends on You
“See you a man diligent in his business? He shall stand before kings…” Proverbs 22:29 Nigeria is a nation that predominantly consumes- both goods and services- but hardly produces. However, although we have been blessed by God with vast mineral resources, He has blessed us even more with talent. In the last 10 years, two […]
AFCON 2013: Super Eagles Player Profile – Sunday Mba
By Arinze Ude The Aba-born midfielder was one of the two home-based players in Keshi’s starting eleven. He was born on November 28th 1988 and is a graduate of the famed Pepsi Academy. He burst onto the Nigerian football scene as a 17-year old for Enyimba of Aba and has gone on to play […]
AFCON 2013: VICTORY! Nigeria Reclaims Top Spot in African Football
By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso on Sunday to win the 2013 African Cup of Nations for the first time in 19 years. Warri Wolves midfielder, Sunday Mba was the hero of the day, scoring the lone goal in a very tight match. Coach Stephen Keshi made […]
Nigeria’s Unbelievable Triumph over Ivory Coast; Qualify for AFCON Semis
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 […]