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."

WORLD CUP: Super Eagles Are The First African Team To Qualify For Round Of 16

It was a battle royal, well fought by the Super Eagles, even though they were defeated by Argentina.
At full time it was Nigeria 2 - Argentina 3.  Argentina picked up the 3 points to top the group with 9 points, Bosnia & Herzegovina's defeat of Iran by 3 goals to 1, gave the Super Eagles the second place slot in the group with 4 points.
Nigeria is therefore the first African side to book za spot in 2014 World Cup.
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WORLD CUP: Petition Launched To Change Result Of Nigeria VS Bosnia

There is trouble in paradise o!

According to Wasaafrica ''The Nigerian match against Bosnia and Herzegovina is stirring up all kinds of controversy.

With match fixing allegations trailing Nigerian from the build up matches to the World Cup, another malpractice allegations has reared its ugly head after an awkward picture was posted online following their 1-0 win over Bosnia.

WORLD CUP: PRESIDENT JONATHAN CELEBRATES NIGERIA'S 1-0 VICTORY OVER BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA (PHOTOS)

If you stayed awake yesterday to watch Nigeria's match againt Bosnia know that you were not alone. President Goodluck Jonathan also watched the match and celebrated when you did.

And the Super Eagles did not disappoint as they won the match beating Bosnia 1-0 in a keenly fought match, this victory keeps Nigeria's hopes of making the next round alive. And was worth celebrating by Mr. President.

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STEPHEN KESHI RELEASES PROVISIONAL LIST FOR 2014 WORLD CUP

The much awaited provisional 30-man list for the upcoming 2014 World Cup to be held in Brazil has been finally released, Premium Times reports.
As it was previously promised, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced the squad submitted by Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, Tuesday evening.

The renowned players on the list are: Mikel Obi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama, Sunday Mba, and Ahmed Musa. Apart from the regulars, Osaze Odemwingie and Joseph Yobo were also included in the list despite the controversies reportedly surrounding their relationships with Keshi.

PHOTOS: Nigerian Football Federation Unveils World Cup Jersey For Brazil 2014

The Nigerian Football Federation today February 27th unveiled a brand new jersey our national team would use during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The jersey, which is lemon green, will be officially launched on March 5th when the Super Eagles meet Mexico in a pre-world cup friendly which will take place in Atlanta, Georgia.

According to the Head Marketing of the NFF, Adama Idris, the jersey was designed to suit the weather condition in Brazil. See more photos below:

Brazil 2014: New Super Eagles Jersey Revealed!!! (PHOTOS)

Colin Udoh, former Super Eagles' media officer, unveiled the new national team jersey ahead of Brazil 2014 in June.
As  reported by Nigerian Eye

According to the sportswear giants, the new home kit “departs from the traditional racing green to an exciting and striking lighter variant, reflecting a fresh, young and vibrant Super Eagles team that carries the hopes of a proud Nigerian nation”.

Local Eagles Get The Bronze Medal At CHAN 2014

Local Eagles clinched the bronze medal at the just concluded CHAN 2014 held in South Africa, they beat Zimbabwe's local side 1-0 in a match that almost went into extra time.

Nigrian Eye reports


Christian Obiozor headed home Nigeria’s winner with five minutes left to play as the Warriors defence failed to clear Ejike Uzoenyi’s cross.

CHAN 2014: SUPER EAGLES DESERVED THE VICTORY- Gordon Igesund, bafana Bafana Head Coach

The head coach of Bafana Bafana, Gordon Igesund, on Sunday in Cape Town said the Super Eagles deserved their 3-1 win against his team.


The coach said at the post-match news conference that ``the Nigerian side not only brought their physical approach to bear on my team, but did the needful to win the pulsating encounter’’.


The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the win by the Eagles was in their final Group A match at the ongoing 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa.

CHAN 2014: NFA OPTIMSTIC EAGLES WILL WIN AS DEBUTANTS

Abuja - The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) on Friday in Abuja expressed optimism that the home-based Super Eagles could win the forthcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) in South Africa even as debutant.
NFA’s Director of Competitions, Sanusi Mohammed, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that Nigeria would not assist other teams to win in the competition but would rather make impact.
NAN reports that the Super Eagles would be making their first appearance in the continental championship exclusively with players playing the country’s domestic league.
The tournament which is in its third edition will hold in three South African cities from Jan. 11 to Feb. 1
`` Being the first time does not matter, because, Nigeria is going there to lift the trophy (because) we have the players that can do the country proud.

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