I knew Super Eagles would Lose —Says Coach Keshi

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has claimed that he saw his team’s 3-2 defeat to the Congo side in their 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, coming. In his words:

    “I’m very disappointed. It was not just the result but the way we played in the first half. I was like a soothsayer because I saw it coming and I talked to the boys that they had to be aggressive and first to the ball.

    “I’ve played against the Congolese team before and I know they play tip-tap football. We scored the first goal and that was it. It’s a shame that we had opportunities, mostly in the second half, but we could not score.

   

Stephen Keshi And Joseph Yobo Quit Super Eagles

                                    Stephen Keshi

Fresh report by Vanguard says the Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi and captain Joseph Yobo have quit the team.
Speaking after the loss to France in the second round of 2014 FIFA World Cup, the Eagles’ Big Boss said it was time for him to move on after leading the team to the victory at 2013 AFCON and reaching the play-off of the 2014 Mundial.

"I have to go back to my family and face fresh challenges."

Ejike Uzoenyi To Replace Injured Elderson Echiejile In Super Eagles World Cup Squad

Super Eagles Head Coach Stephen Keshi has served another surprise having opted for petite winger Ejike Uzoenyi to replace injured left-back Elderson Echiejile in his final squad to the Brazil 2014 World Cup.
Echiejile had been under close observation in the past days after cupping a hamstring injury and medics have stated that he is only 40% fit and would need between 10 days and as much as three weeks to get back near full fitness.   

Stephen Keshi Says Osaze Odemwigie Can Go To The World Cup After A Talk

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, has said the door to the world Cup is open for Osaze Odemwingie, but insisted on a talk with the striker.

Keshi and Odemwingie were involved in a highly publicized row during which the Stoke City striker took to social media Twitter to blast the Eagles handler after he was sensationally left out of a 2013 Africa Cup of Nations training camp in Portugal.

Mikel Obi Deserves To Be Named Africa's Best Player Of 2013 - Keshi

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi said on Monday that Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel deserved to be named Africa's best player of 2013.

 Mikel is in the running for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) award with Ivorian stars Yaya Toure, of Manchester City, and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba.

The winner will be announced at a ceremony in Nigeria's financial capital, Lagos, on Thursday.

Keshi PIcks 23 Man Squad For CHAN: See Full List

Super Eagles’ Head Coach Stephen Keshi on Tuesday in Abuja released the list of 23 players who will represent Nigeria at the third edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the CHAN event is billed for Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 2014 in three South African cities.
The list has three goalkeepers, eight defenders, six midfielders and six forwards, with 2013 Golden Eaglets’ star goalkeeper Dele Alampasu making the cut.
The team’s first-choice goalkeeper and skipper, Chigozie Agbim, as well as team regulars such as defenders Azubuike Egwuekwe, Solomon Kwambe and Francis Benjamin also made the list.
Former junior internationals Abdullahi Shehu and Christian Pyagbara also made it, joining Alampasu on the list of the new crop of young players graduating to the senior team.
Agbim, Kwambe, Benjamin and Egwuekwe are an integral part of the main Super Eagles team.
Pyagbara and Shehu played for the Flying Eagles at the African Youth Championship (AYC) in Algeria and the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Turkey, both in 2013.
Alampasu was selected as the Best Goalkeeper as Nigeria’s under-17 side won a record fourth FIFA U-17 World Cup title in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in October.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria face hosts South Africa, Mali and Mozambique in Group A of the 2014 CHAN.
It is a championship reserved for senior players plying their trade in the domestic league of their countries.
The Full List:
Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Rangers International); Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland FC); Dele Alampasu (Abuja Football College)


Defenders: Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars); Francis Benjamin (Heartland FC); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars); Ikechukwu Gabriel (Bayelsa United); Umar Zango (Kano Pillars); Bright Esieme (Enyimba International); Erhun Obanor (Bendel Insurance FC)


Midfielders: Ugonna Uzochukwu (Rangers); Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars); Christian Pyagbara (Sharks FC); Ikenna Hilary (Sunshine Stars); Abdullahi Shehu (Kano Pillars); Joshua Obaje (Warri Wolves)


Forwards: Ejike Uzoenyi (Rangers); Gbolahan Salami (Shooting Stars); Barnabas Imenger (Lobi Stars); Aliyu Ibrahim (Nasarawa United); Christian Obiozor (Rangers); Ifeanyi Ede (Enyimba International)

-NAN