Futball Galore Media: June 2014

Monday, 30 June 2014

Super Eagles starters vs France

Vincent Enyeama Efe Ambrose Juwon Osaniwa Kenneth Omeruo Joseph Yobo (c) John Obi Mikel Ogenyi Onazi Peter Osaze Odemwingie Ahmed Musa Emmanuel Emenike Victor Moses

Saturday, 28 June 2014

Olorunleke, 29 Others Makes Flying Eagles Crack Squad For Lesotho

Manu Garba, Nigeria's U20 team, the Flying Eagles coach, named a 30-man squad ahead next month’s final 2015 African Youth Championship qualifier against Lesotho.

Greg Etafia is delighted that his country man and the Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, is finally getting the global recognition he deserves.

The low point of the match between Nigeria and Argentina was that injury Babatunde Michael sustained, a shot at the edge of the box by Ogenyi Onazi hit Babatunde Michael on the wrist that caused a serious injury.

According to a top source of SL10 at Nigeria’s sports ministry, ‘the bonus row in the Super Eagles camp will be resolved as funds have been approved by the country’s finance ministry’.

Super Eagles Yet To Train After Argentina Loss, As Sports Minister Wade In - Report By SL10

Nigeria’s sports minister, Dr. Tammy Danagogo is presently meeting with Senate President, David Mark on how to solve the money issues that has threatened to extinguish the country’s participation at the World Cup.

South African Premier Soccer League outfit, Mamelodi Sundowns, will be off to Nigeria for a pre-season camp in July.

Moses Is Not Injured - Report By Sl10

Contrary to media reports that Chelsea winger Victor Moses has been injured, given his absence in the 1-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina and the 2-3 loss to Argentina, sl10.ng have exclusively gathered that Moses isn't injured.

Argentina beat Nigeria 3-2 in their last World Cup group match on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi and Ahmed Musa scoring two goals each before Marcos Rojo kneed in the winner.

Players and officials of Elkanemi Warriors of Maiduguri resumed on Tuesday in Maiduguri and had training ahead of their Federation Cup fixture against Nigeria National League side Wikki Tourists of Bauchi.

Enyimba FC of Aba will soon unveil Giwa FC boss Kadiri Ikhana as their new coach before the end of the week.

Congolese Football Federation (FECOFA) announced that African U-17 Championship second round qualifier first leg game against Nigeria will take place on July 20 at Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi.

Super Eagles starters vs Argentina

Vincent Enyeama
Efe Ambrose
Joseph Yobo (c)
Kenneth Omeruo
Juwon Oshaniwa
John Mikel Obi
Ogenyi Onazi
Ahmed Musa
Michael Babatunde
Peter Odemwingie
Emmanuel Emenike

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Kaduna United Names Odigie As New Gaffer

Former Nigeria Under-17 Coach Monday Odigie is now the new coach of Kaduna United who have been without a substantial coach since Hassa Abubakar resigned after a month in the job.

Nwankwo Kanu, is confident the Super Eagles can go all the way in Brazil and make history as the first Africa team to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup.

The biggest story of the summer transfer market so far involving a domestic based player has to be the imminent shift of Kano Pillars star, Abdullahi Shehu to Al Orubah, Saudi Arabia.

FC Midtjylland of Denmark striker Sylvester Igboun is still keen on leaving the Danish side after eight years at the MCH Arena.

Group F


Position	Team	Played	Goal Difference	Points
1	Argentina	2	2	6
2	Nigeria	2	1	4
3	Iran	2	-1	1
4	Bos-Herze	2	-2	0

The Exploits Of Christian Irobiso

Name: Okechukwu Christian Irobiso

Ahead of Wednesday’s group decider against Argentina, Nigeria captain Joseph Yobo has predicted a tough encounter against the South Americans.

Solomon Ogbeide has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria Premier League side Bayelsa United reports SL10.

The South African Football Association have dismissed Nigerian media speculation that Stephen Keshi has signed a two year contract to be the Bafana Bafana coach.

Unilever, Nestle zooms to FMCG Games Football final

Chigozie Udoji fires brace to hand Minsk victory

Chigozie Udoji took his goal tally for the season to six after grabbing a brace for Dinamo Minsk in their 3-0 win over Shakhtyor Soligorsk in a Belarus top division game played on Sunday evening.

Football governing body, FIFA, has released the latest ranking of Women’s National Teams for the period ended June 20, 2014.

Baba Ibeji comot Dragons for Word Cup

Na Osaze Odewingie score the goal wey give Nigeria victory for World Cup since France 1998 as Naija beat Bosnia Herzegovina 1-0 for Group F clash at Arena Pantanal.

Nigeria national U-17 side, the Golden Eaglets continued their preparation towards their forthcoming 2015 Under-17 Championship qualifiers with a 3-0 win over Diamond FC of Umuahia.

The high point of the Super Eagles clash with Dragons on Saturday in their second Group F fixture was Peter Odemwingie's goal which arrived after 29 minutes.

Former Arsenal star Martin Keown has praised Super Eagles and Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo after a starring performance in Nigeria’s win over Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Super Eagles starters vs Bosnia

Vincent Enyeama

Dragons won't go down to Nigeria says Susic

Shortly before departing Guaruja for Cuaiba where they are expected to tackle Nigeria in their second group game, Head Coach of Bosnia and Herzegovina Safet Susic spoke to the media about his team preparation.

Despite the goalless draw against Iran in his World Cup baptism as manager, Stephen Keshi is brimming with confidence ahead of the important game with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday.

The foot injury suffered by Rizespor defender Godfrey Oboabona against Iran is not as bad as first thought.

It's obvious that football unites Nigerians regardless of their tribe, Nigerians give their all in-terms of support to the team that represents them at international meet, when the national football team is playing the roads are free of traffic because everyone is in front of their TV following the match live.

A hosts of Nigeria Premier League clubs are plotting a swoop for Enugu Rangers striker, Osaguona Ighodaro, ahead of the resumption of the second stanza of the Nigeria championship.

Despite John Obi Mikel's man of the match award against Iran, no player Super Eagles player was rated good enough to be on the FIFA top 10 performers so far in the World cup.

The officials for the crucial World Cup Group F match Nigeria and Bosnia-Herzegovina will be from New Zealand.

Ambrose: Keshi's criticism is not fair

Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose, has absolved Coach Stephen Keshi of any blame in the 0-0 draw with Iran, insisting they as players let the coach down.

NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari made a morale boosting visit to the Super Eagles Campinas camp on Wednesday afternoon to assure the team that the federation is solidly behind them and that he was sure that the team will make it to the next round of the championship.

Super Eagles' team co-ordinator , Emmanuel Attah, says Nigeria’s World Cup squad are more determined than ever to succeed in Brazil following a suicide bombing that killed at least 14 people in their home country.

Two-time African Footballer of the Year and retired Nigeria international, Nwankwo Kanu, visited the Vitoria Hotel Concept again on Wednesday.

Sammy Ameobi considered for Super Eagles call-up

Sammy Ameobi who has played for both the England U-21 and the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will grab an opportunity to play for Nigeria after the World Cup.

The Executive chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Amaju Pinnick, has expressed doubts if Coach Stephen Keshi can take the Super Eagles forward.

With 72 hours to go before Nigeria stage an attempt to remain at the Brazil 2014 World Cup, the Super Eagles had a light training session on Tuesday evening at Estádio Brinco de Ouro.

Suleiman Abdullahi produced a man-of-the match performance on Wednesday as the Golden Eaglets thrashed a Cross River State selected side 6-1 at the Abraham Ordia Stadium complex inside the University of Calabar.

Super Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi treaded on the side of caution when answering questions about Nigeria's hope of beating Bosnia-Herzogivina in the Eagles' next game at the World Cup.

Iran packed the bus says John Obi Mikel

The Super Eagles opened their 2014 World Cup campaign with a surprising goalless draw against Iran at Estádio Joaquim Américo Guimarães, Curitiba on Monday night.

Former Sunshine Stars defender ruled out of Bosnia match

Rizespor central defender Godfrey Oboabona has been ruled out of Nigeria's clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday, June 21 at Arena Pantanal (Cuiabá, Mato Grosso).

CSKA Star Want Super Eagles To Show Commitment

Ahmed Musa insists Nigeria will be taking Iran seriously, despite their pre-tournament status as Group F underdogs.

Nigeria's Super Eagles will start their World Cup campaign later tonight when they face Iran in a group F match. Argentina had earlier defeated Bosnia & Herzegovina by 2-1 and a good start for the African champions will be very important as they start their World Cup adventure.