Archives Tag: World Cup
Road to Brazil 2014: Emenike Can be Nigeria’s Yekini at The World Cup
April 19, 2022
As Nigeria prepares to take on the USA in a friendly match to prepare for the World Cup finals, one player Nigeria will be looking up to for scoring goals is Emmanuel Emenike. Emmanuel Emenike is a striker who plays for Fenerbahce. He was born on 10 May 1987 in Otuocha, Nigeria. Emenike started … Continue reading Road to Brazil 2014: Emenike Can be Nigeria’s Yekini at The World Cup
By obimartins
Cameroon, Italy, Argentina, Others, Name World Cup Squads
April 19, 2022
Rossi Dropped by Prandelli Florentine striker, Giuseppe Rossi was the major casualty when CesarePrandelli named his final squad for the World Cup on Sunday. The striker missed four months of the season through injury and couldn’t convince Prandelli to take him to Brazil. In his place, Prandelli has opted for Ciro Immobile, the striker … Continue reading Cameroon, Italy, Argentina, Others, Name World Cup Squads
By arinzeude
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
By mary-odunuga
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
By obimartins
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?
By obimartins
Group F: Eagles’ Golden Opportunity to Prove Critics Wrong
April 19, 2022
The World Cup finals seems like it is here already. After all, the teams that qualified for the tournament knew about their various match-ups just last weekend. Different permutations have started hitting headlines, with teams like England looking like they might just have another disastrous outing in the most prestigious soccer tournament in the … Continue reading Group F: Eagles’ Golden Opportunity to Prove Critics Wrong
By obimartins
World Cup 2014: Nigeria to Play Argentina
April 19, 2022
Nigeria was grouped with familiar foes, Argentina in Group F for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. This is the fourth time in World Cup history Nigeria has been paired with the South American giants. The record is in favour of Argentines who boast a 3-0-0 record against the Super Eagles. Both teams met for … Continue reading World Cup 2014: Nigeria to Play Argentina
By arinzeude
Super Eagles and World Cup 2014: Lessons from the Qualifiers
April 19, 2022
By Obi Martins The FIFA World Cup qualifiers has revealed some surprising results. From Europe where former world champion, France, is struggling to qualify at the expense of a radical Ukrainian team, to Africa where Ethiopia emerged ahead of South Africa from the group stage to become the last hurdle Nigeria jumped before clinching a … Continue reading Super Eagles and World Cup 2014: Lessons from the Qualifiers
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Super Eagles Win World Cup Berth
April 19, 2022
Super Eagles have booked their ticket to next year’s World Cup in Brazil. The Stephen Keshi-led Eagles defeated Ethiopia 2-0 at the UJ Eusene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday to send Nigerian fans into raptures. Super Eagles took a 2-1 first leg advantage into the match and put the game to bed in the 20th minute … Continue reading Super Eagles Win World Cup Berth
By arinzeude
Road to Brazil 2014: Eagles Make Final Push
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles’ hopes of making the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will be put to the test this weekend in the second leg of the final playoffs. The Eagles hold the ace with a 1-2 advantage during the first leg played at the National Stadium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The second encounter with … Continue reading Road to Brazil 2014: Eagles Make Final Push
By kunle-binuyo
NFF Invites Mike Adenuga as Special Guest for Super Eagles/Malawi Clash
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has invited Dr. Mike Adenuga, Globacom Chairman, to be the special guest of honour at the World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Flames of Malawi. The match will be played on Saturday, September 7, at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar. The NFF stated that … Continue reading NFF Invites Mike Adenuga as Special Guest for Super Eagles/Malawi Clash
By sheyi
Ameobi Makes Eagles U-turn
April 19, 2022
Newcastle United striker, Shola Ameobi, has said he would love to represent Nigeria at next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Ameobi has made himself available again for selection after rejecting Stephen Keshi’s invitation to the AFCON party in January due to a clause in his club contract. Ameobi made his debut for Nigeria in … Continue reading Ameobi Makes Eagles U-turn
By arinzeude
FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude FIFA has approved Nigeria Football Federation’s request to move the dates of two 2014 World Cup qualifiers in June. FIFA had adjusted Nigeria’s qualifiers ahead of their Confederations Cup matches in June, but the NFF implored the World’s football governing body to switch other matches in Group F to the same dates, … Continue reading FIFA approves Nigeria’s Plea
By pagboga
Sunshine Stars Go For Champions League Gold.
April 19, 2022
By Arinze Ude. Sunshine Stars of Akure will square off against Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the African Champions League semi-final first leg next month. The match is billed for October 6 here in Nigeria and Sunshine stars will be looking to take an advantage to Cairo for the return leg scheduled for 19-21 October. … Continue reading Sunshine Stars Go For Champions League Gold.
