Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Nigeria Tackles Scotland
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Super Eagles kick off their preparations for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when they lock horns with Scotland later today at Fulham Football Club’s home turf Craven Cottage, London. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi ditched his traditional 4-3-3 formation for the counter-attacking 4-4-1-1 system in Super Eagles’ last outing in … Continue reading Nigeria Tackles Scotland
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Should Keshi Have Based Selection Strictly on Club Form?
April 19, 2022
So much commentary and criticism has come Super Eagles Manager, Steven Keshi’s way following the release of the thirty-man provisional list from which the final twenty-three will be selected. The list released by Keshi, has most of our core players but the big question is ‘does it have our most in-form players?’ Many actually … Continue reading Should Keshi Have Based Selection Strictly on Club Form?
By obimartins
Keshi – No Room for Fresh Faces
April 19, 2022
Speaking in Abuja, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi says he will keep his faith in the team he has been building up for the past two years. He said that it would be needless to tear an already established team apart by including fresh faces, solely for the purpose of satisfying the yearning of … Continue reading Keshi – No Room for Fresh Faces
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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 Remain 47th in FIFA Ranking
April 19, 2022
Nigeria has maintained its 47th position in the world and 7th in Africa in the monthly FIFA/Coca-Cola ranking with 626 points. Ivory Coast remains the highest ranked African country with 839 points; this is in spite of the fact that it has dropped to 24th place. Algeria and Egypt make up the top three in … Continue reading Super Eagles Remain 47th in FIFA Ranking
New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled
April 19, 2022
The new Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey was delivered to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) secretariat in Abuja this Wednesday. The kit was designed by Adidas, the official equipment partner of Nigerian national teams. The jersey incorporates two tones of green and is based on the new Adidas Condivo 14 kit template for several other … Continue reading New Super Eagles’ World Cup Jersey Unveiled
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CHAN Star, Ejike Uzoenyi, Moves to South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns
April 19, 2022
Home-based Super Eagles star, Ejike Uzoenyi, has moved to South African Premier League club side, Mamelodi Sundowns on a four-year contract, the club has announced. According to news on the official website of Sundowns, Uzoenyi will join the team later in June, 2014. An excited Ejike Uzoenyi who was the Most Valuable Player at the … Continue reading CHAN Star, Ejike Uzoenyi, Moves to South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns
Why Keshi Must Recall Ikechukwu Uche Now!
April 19, 2022
So much criticism has emerged since the release of the 23-man shortlist for the warm-up match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Mexico. The Eagles squad recently took a blow when one of the strikers invited, Bright Dike, was reported injured. The 27-year-old tore his Achilles tendon for the second time in three years … Continue reading Why Keshi Must Recall Ikechukwu Uche Now!
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Former Super Eagles Captain, Jay Jay Okocha, Signs Endorsement Deal with New Age Chargers
April 19, 2022
Former Super Eagles and Bolton Wanderers FC skipper, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, has been unveiled as brand ambassador to New Age Chargers. The deal with New Age Chargers, manufacturer of devices for charging mobile gadgets, is believed to be worth millions of naira. The official unveiling was held at the Golden Tulip Hotels, Festac, Lagos … Continue reading Former Super Eagles Captain, Jay Jay Okocha, Signs Endorsement Deal with New Age Chargers
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
3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
April 19, 2022
These are certainly critical times in the life of a professional footballer. While the young and upcoming anticipate getting selected to launch their careers, the old and experienced are looking for a graceful exit from the international scene. Last week, Super Eagles’ Head Coach, Stephen Keshi, listed skipper Joseph Yobo in his squad of 23 … Continue reading 3 Ways Yobo’s Recall Can Spur Super Eagles to Glory in Brazil
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Ikechukwu Uche Snubbed from 23-man Shortlist: Good or Bad Move?
April 19, 2022
Less than five months to the Kick-off of the greatest spectacle in world football, the FIFA World Cup 2014, preparations are entering final stages and strategies are being drafted. It would not be out of place to say that most countries subconsciously know who is in and out of their provisional squad. Yesterday, the chief … Continue reading Ikechukwu Uche Snubbed from 23-man Shortlist: Good or Bad Move?
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Stephen Keshi Releases Super Eagles 23-Man List for Mexico Friendly; Joseph Yobo In Chigozie Agbim Out
April 19, 2022
Joseph Yobo, Super Eagles defender, has been enlisted in the 23-man squad released by Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi ahead of the March 5th international friendly against Mexico. Yobo, who is back in the English Premiership, this time with Norwich City, on loan from Fenerbahce FC of Turkey, last played with the Super Eagles at … Continue reading Stephen Keshi Releases Super Eagles 23-Man List for Mexico Friendly; Joseph Yobo In Chigozie Agbim Out
3 Reasons Why Stephen Keshi Needs a Technical Assistant
April 19, 2022
Since Stephen Keshi took over the reins at the glass house as the Super Eagles head coach, the team has grown to become one of the most feared in world football. The just concluded CHAN tournament shed more light on how illustrious our coach is after transforming a less impressive home-based players to a team … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Stephen Keshi Needs a Technical Assistant
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What Lessons Did We Learn from CHAN 2014?
April 19, 2022
The CHAN tournament turned out to be an interesting one. Maybe this is because Nigeria qualified for the mundial. By and large, the various teams showed passion and quality; from the North African teams that showed flair, to the West Africans who showed a ‘never die’ spirit, strength and technique, it was truly a tournament … Continue reading What Lessons Did We Learn from CHAN 2014?
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