Archives Tag: Victor Moses
Dream of “All-Nigerian” Final Squashed
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Nigeria’s hopes of having their stars face each other in the final of Europa League were squashed on Thursday when Benfica overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to beat Fenerbahce and set up a date with Chelsea. Fenerbahce, who are the employers of Super Eagles captain, took the 1-0 advantage to Benfica’s … Continue reading Dream of “All-Nigerian” Final Squashed
NFF Wants Bayern Leverkusen Star, Sam Sidney to Play for Super Eagles
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is intensifying efforts to get FIFA to approve Sam Sidney, 25, who played in the U-21 German international team, and plays for Bundesliga side, Bayern Leverkusen to represent Nigeria, at the Confederations cup, in Brazil – in June. He hasn’t played international football at senior level for Germany, making him … Continue reading NFF Wants Bayern Leverkusen Star, Sam Sidney to Play for Super Eagles
WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude EVERTON 2-0 MAN CITY Victor Anichebe was instrumental in his team’s defeat of the defending Champions at Goodison Park before he was replaced by Croatian striker, Nikica Jelavic in the late stages of the game. ASTON VILLA 3-2 QPR Nedum Onuoha was on the bench for the duration of the game … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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Nigerians in European Club Competitions
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Celtic defender, Efe Ambrose made up for his errors in the 1st leg against Juventus but it wasn’t good enough as his team crashed out of the competition. Chinedu Obasi Ogbuke became the last Nigerian to bow out of Europe’s premier club competition when his side, Schalke FC lost … Continue reading Nigerians in European Club Competitions
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League and FA Cup Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude WEST BROM 2-1 SWANSEA CITY Osaze Odemwingie replaced in-form striker, Romelu Lukaku in the second half of West Brom’s win over the newly crowned Capital One Champions. His introduction irked the Home fans and they booed his every touch. It is evident that the Albion fans are yet to forgive Osaze … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League and FA Cup Highlights
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude SWANSEA CITY 1-0 NEWCASTLE Fresh from their 5-nil thumping of League One side, Bradford City, in the Capital One Cup, Swansea City showed no signs of hangover as they beat Newcastle to confirm their top flight status. Shola Ameobi was brought on for Chekih Tiote in the 90th minute; there was little … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude WEST BROM 2-1 SUNDERLAND Peter Clarke named Osaze Odemwingie in his team list for the first time since the transfer deadline day saga. The Nigerian International striker was a substitute for two-goal hero, Romelu Lukaku, replacing the Belgian in the 88th minute of the match. READING 0-3 EVERTON Hope Akpan was … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the Premier League
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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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WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude TOTTENHAM 2-1 NEWCASTLE Shola Ameobi came on as a substitute in the second half as Newcastle searched for an equaliser. Gareth Bale continued his impressive form in front of goal, scoring a brace to give his side the win. SWANSEA 4-1 QPR Nedum Onuoha started the game for the strugglers, QPR … Continue reading WEEKEND UPDATE: Nigerians in the English Premier League
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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
AFCON 2013: DAY 11 Highlights
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude NIGERIA 2 – 0 ETHIOPIA Two penalties from Victor Moses were enough to push Nigeria into the next round of African Cup of Nations. The winger was brought down in the penalty area by defender Alula Girma with ten minutes left to play. Moses picked himself up to score the penalty … Continue reading AFCON 2013: DAY 11 Highlights
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Nigerians Light Up The English FA Cup – Round 4
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Tom Adeyemi came on as a 70th minute substitute in Brentford’s shocking 2-all draw with holders, Chelsea, who are still without Nigeria duo, Mikel Obi and Victor Moses, since they are currently strutting their stuff at the African Cup of Nations. Reece Wabara played and scored a delightful back header in Oldham … Continue reading Nigerians Light Up The English FA Cup – Round 4
Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Super Eagles striker, Uche Kalu has been ruled out of the forthcoming AFCON tournament due to a nagging groin injury. According to reports from Super Eagles camp in Faro, Portugal via MTNFootball.com, the Rizespor of Turkey striker has been sidelined by a groin injury he suffered in training and doctors have decided … Continue reading Uche Kalu Injured, Obi Mikel Recuperating as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON
Nigerians light up the English FA Cup
April 19, 2022
Newcastle started their post-Demba BA era with a defeat to Championship side, Brighton Hove and Albion as Shola and Sammy Ameobi became the first brothers to start in the same Newcastle side since George and Ted Robledo graced St. James Park winning FA Cup together in 1952. Newcastle’s misery was compounded when Shola Ameobi was … Continue reading Nigerians light up the English FA Cup
Roundup: Nigerians in the UEFA Champions League
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude Efe Ambrose and Celtic couldn’t replicate the effort and performance that saw them dispatch Barcelona last time out as they lost 2-1 to Portuguese side, Benfica, in Lisbon. Celtic will need to win their last group game against Spartak Moscow at home and hope Barcelona defeats Benfica to reach the knockout … Continue reading Roundup: Nigerians in the UEFA Champions League
