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Showing posts with label Nigeria. Show all posts

Sunday, July 13, 2014

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Checkout before and after pictures of former Super Falcons star Uwak.

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Check out before and after pictures of former Super Falcons star Cynthia Uwak. The 27-year-old two time African Female Footballer of the year, 2006 and 2007 respectively shows off her obviously ripped abs in her new photo shoot. Uwak who currently plays for Aland United in Finland is very active on social media usually voices her opinions on social issues.




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Thursday, May 8, 2014

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World Cup: Odemwingie, Yobo and Ameobi make Keshi's provisional list for the World Cup

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Nigeria Football Federation has announced a 30-man provisional list for the 2014 World Cup Brazil, the list was released on Tuesday following a long meeting of the NFF along Super Eagles Head coah Stephen Keshi. 

Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie officially became a 'prodigal son' as he was enlisted in the squad. The 32-year-old striker was recalled to the Super Eagles ending his almost 2 years feud with head coach Stephen Keshi a.k.a “the big boss”
Odemwingie last played for the Super Eagles in their game against Rwanda in 2012 and things went awry ever since between the striker and coach, the pair fell out after Odemwingie was ommitted from Keshi's 2013 Africa Cup of Nations squad. 
In a recent interview with BBC Sports, the former West Brom striker said: “ I made mistakes in the past but I am in a better place right now. I thank the manager for this chance. This is good for my career because I am in a better place right now. I just want to make my own contribution to the team and my country.”

Nigeria's captain Joseph Yobo was also recalled to the team, the 33-year- old player has not been part of the team since their Nations Cup victory in South Africa last year.

Newcastle's forward Shola Ameobi has also made the team.
Chelsea's Mikel Obi and Liverpool's Victor Moses are both lading the 19 returning players from the Nations Cup for the all important summer tournament


GOALKEEPERS: Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim, Daniel Akpeyi
DEFENDERS: Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Joseph Yobo, Kunle Odunlami, Efe Ambrose

MIDFIELDERS: John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Joel Obi, Nosa Igiebor, Michael Uchebo, Ejike Uzoenyi, Sunday Mba, Reuben Gabriel

FORWARDS:Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Emmanuel Emenike, Obinna Nsofor, Osaze Odemwingie, Babatunde Michael, Victor Moses, Uche Nwofor, Nnamdi Oduamadi
Nigeria is one of Africa's five nations vying for the World Cup. Other African nations are Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire.
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Sunday, March 9, 2014

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No surgery required for Super Eagles debutant Leon Balogun

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Doctors rule out surgery for injured Super Eagles star, Leon Balogun whose hopes for playing for Nigeria in the World Cup was restored as scan revealed no surgery is required on his right foot.

The German-born Nigerian defender made his international debut for Nigeria against Mexico on Wednesday, however, his debut appearance was threatenedd just five minutes into the game after he collided with an advertising board and he was substituted in the 65th minute of the goalless game. According to the statement released by Mr. Ben Alaiya, the Super Eagles Media officer in Abuja, Nigeria's medics had recommended surgery, however, doctors in Germany sais the injury was not serious as previously indicated and that no surgery was required.

"They told me that the two bones broken are in the base of my foot, which will heal on their own and will not require me to undergo any surgical operation," he was quoted as saying in a Super Eagles press statement.
"I was also told that within six weeks I should be in good condition and another two or four weeks for rehabilitation.
"Overall I should be back kicking the ball by the time the national team returns to camp."
Balogun also revealed he has commenced treatment and will be out for at least ten weeks. He says he has been in touch with the Nigerian medics and team officials.
"I have been in touch with Dr Ibrahim Gyaran, team administrator, Dayo Enebi and I must say I am totally overwhelmed by the show of love by Nigerians and fans across the world.
"I remain committed to overcome this initial setback and to return quickly for the World Cup preparations.
"I will keep fit while I try to get myself ready for future challenges."
If Balogun's recovery goes as planned, the German-born defender who was also eligible for Italy, will be available for the Super Eagles' World Cup preparations, which starts in May, when they face Scotland at Craven Cottage on May 28.

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