Archives Tag: Super Eagles
Transfer Deadline Day Round-up
April 19, 2022
Victor Moses completed a season-long loan to Liverpool from Chelsea after finding first team action hard to come by this season. The winger was unveiled alongside Tiago Ilori (who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian father) and Mahamdou Sakho who joined from Sporting Lisbon and Paris Saint Germain respectively. Osaze … Continue reading Transfer Deadline Day Round-up
By arinzeude
Oboabona Moves to Europe
April 19, 2022
Godfrey Oboabona, a mainstay in Stephen Keshi’s Super Eagles, has signed a four year deal with Turkish club, Caykir Rizespor. Oboabona’s future has been a subject of speculation after some reports said he declined the offer to have a trial at Arsenal, which he vehemently denied. The former Sunshine Stars of Akure captain had his medical … Continue reading Oboabona Moves to Europe
By arinzeude
Keshi Indicted Over Eagles’ Bonus Row
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi has been formerly accused by an investigative panel set up by the Sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi to ascertain why the players protested in Namibia on the eve of the Confederations Cup for match bonus. The team refused to travel to Brazil for the Confederations Cup after their World Cup qualifier … Continue reading Keshi Indicted Over Eagles’ Bonus Row
By arinzeude
Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge
April 19, 2022
Uche Nwofor scored a second half brace to give the Super Eagles a resounding 2-0 win over their South African counterparts in the Nelson Mandela Challenge on Wednesday night. The VVV Venlo of Netherlands striker repaid Keshi’s faith in him with two well-taken goals to help Nigeria win the annual event. Mikel Obi, Kenneth Omeruo, … Continue reading Nigeria Wins Mandela Challenge
By arinzeude
Utaka Joins Turkish Train
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles forward John Utaka has signed with Turkish outfit, Sivasspor on a free transfer after his contract with French side, Montpellier expired at the end of last season. Utaka, who recently got married in France, has joined the Turkish club on a two-year deal after undergoing medicals. Utaka scored the goals that gave Montpellier … Continue reading Utaka Joins Turkish Train
By arinzeude
Eneramo Completes Besiktas Move
April 19, 2022
credit: afrikansoccer.comSuper Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo has completed a move to Turkish giant Besiktas despite failing the first medicals. The 27-year old who came to the fore during his time at Espeance de Tunis, has had a surgery to repair a torn meniscus and will be out for three weeks. Eneramo becomes the second Nigerian … Continue reading Eneramo Completes Besiktas Move
By arinzeude
Finidi Named Mallorca Coach
April 19, 2022
Spanish club, Real Mallorca, has appointed former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George as their youth team coach. Finidi, who had two spells with the Spanish outfit, will leave his intern coach job at FC Zwolle to nurture the youngsters of Mallorca. Finidi finished his career at the club and also had stints with Ajax Amsterdam, … Continue reading Finidi Named Mallorca Coach
By arinzeude
Oliseh vs Keshi: Who is Right?
April 19, 2022
It has been “royal rumble” of words between Sunday Oliseh and Super Eagles chief coach Steven Okechukwu Keshi over the former’s criticism of the amount of home-based players who were paraded at the last FIFA Confederation’s Cup Tournament held in Brazil. Oliseh had criticised Keshi for taking as much as eight home-based players to the … Continue reading Oliseh vs Keshi: Who is Right?
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Omeruo returns to Chelsea
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo will return to Chelsea for pre-season training on July 24. Omeruo joined the London side from Standard Liege in 2012 but was immediately loaned out. Chelsea coach, Jose Mourinho has revealed his admiration for the defender who spent last season on loan at Dutch club, ADO Den Haag. Omeruo has … Continue reading Omeruo returns to Chelsea
By arinzeude
Keshi wants Anichebe on his team
April 19, 2022
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi plans to hold talks with Everton striker Victor Anichebe about his availability for the national team. The bullish striker recently asked the national team coach to exempt him from Super Eagles matches so he could “manage his body accordingly”. Keshi is trying to persuade the Liverpool born player to rethink his … Continue reading Keshi wants Anichebe on his team
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Nigeria Plays Spain, But Outlook is Grim
April 19, 2022
Nigeria will be playing Spain in its last match in the group stage of confederations cup, today, hoping to win and qualify, edging Uruguay and Tahiti, to clinch a semi final spot. Injury has been a problem for the team and the Super Eagles will be going into the match against the world champions, to … Continue reading Nigeria Plays Spain, But Outlook is Grim
Super Eagles to Pocket N272m from Confed Cup Outing
April 19, 2022
For participating as Africa’s representatives at the on-going 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brasil the Super Eagles of Nigeria will pocket a minimum of $1.7m (about N272m). The Confederations Cup is a competition for all the winners of the World and the continental cups – Oceania, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and North America. Brasil … Continue reading Super Eagles to Pocket N272m from Confed Cup Outing
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With Win, 2014 World Cup in Sight for Nigeria
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria have come one step closer to the 2014 World Cup by defeating the Harambee Stars of Kenya 1-0 in Nairobi on Wednesday, while their closest rivals, Malawi were held to a goal less draw by Namibia. Ahmed Musa, who just won the Russian domestic double with his … Continue reading With Win, 2014 World Cup in Sight for Nigeria
Nigeria vs Mexico Ends In a Draw
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude The Super Eagles of Nigeria were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Mexico in a friendly played in Houston, USA on Friday in front of a mostly pro-Mexico crowd of 62,107. Manchester United’s Javier Hernandez opened the scoring in the 21st minute, taking a cross from former West Ham winger, Pablo Barrera … Continue reading Nigeria vs Mexico Ends In a Draw
In Blow to Super Eagles, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche Are Injured
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigerian duo, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche have been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers and Confederations Cup campaign next month — due to injuries. Both attackers join Emmanuel Emenike on the treatment table and have given Keshi a lot to worry about. Keshi said: “It’s unfortunate that they informed us … Continue reading In Blow to Super Eagles, Victor Moses and Kalu Uche Are Injured
