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Showing posts with label eagles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label eagles. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Ex-Flying Eagles Midfielder Rabiu Ibrahim Collapses On Field, Stretchered Off To Hospital
Monday, October 14, 2013
Ethiopians attack Super Eagles bus, Nosa Igiebor sustains injury
According to reports from Addis Ababa, irate Ethiopians attacked the Nigerian team bus, after they side lost 2-1 to the visitors in Sunday’s 2014 World Cup play-off.
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
Photo: President Goodluck Jonathan Congratulates Super Eagles.
President GEJ Congratulates the Super Eagles Of Nigeria during his visit to their camp yesterday in Ethiopia and said;
"The Nigerian people and I are with you all the way".
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Just In: Former Super Eagles star, Thompson Oliha, Is dead ( R.I.P.)
Former Super Eagles midfielder, Thompson Oliha, is dead. Oliha who was born in October 1968 in Benin City, Nigeria, died in the early hours of Sunday.
Until his death, Oliha was one of the coaches at the Kwara State Football Academy in Ilorin. Sam Elijah, former teammate and colleague at Kwara Academy, confirmed Oliha’s death to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone chat.
A retired Nigerian midfielder, Oliha played for clubs in Africa and Europe during a career marred by injury. He played for Bendel Insurance (1985-1987), Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1988-1991), Africa Sports (1992-1993), Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C. (1993-1994) and Antalyaspor (1994-1995).
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
NFF cuts Eagles bonus, coaches salaries
The Nigeria Football Federation has taken a very significant step to curtail overhead cost in the administration of football in the country. The Technical and Development Committee of the federation, which met in Abuja on Tuesday, recommended for immediate implementation, a list of decisions that would substantively cut down the cost of prosecuting games involving the national teams.
One of the major decisions is the review of the salaries of all the national team coaches, including that of Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi. Even though he has a contract still running, The PUNCH learnt that every coach in the employment of the federation would be affected as soon as the implementation begins.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Kanu Rallies Support For Super Eagles Coach; Keshi
Kanu Nwankwo has called for support for Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi from Nigerians for him to excel.
Touted as one of Nigeria’s football legends, Kanu made this comments after the Super Eagles encounter with the Harambee Stars of Kenya last weekend, a game that ended in a 1-1 draw.
He said the Eagles did well against Kenya as the boys did well enough to get a draw out of a game that was almost lost and also the pressure was on the Super Eagles and not Kenya.
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Nigeria vs Tunisia: Nigeria's Flying Eagles Failed to Fly Over Tunisia Again
Nigeria's U20 team, the Flying Eagles, on Saturday lost their second successive game as they were beaten 2-1 by Tunisian club, Esperance, in a friendly match on Saturday.
The Flying Eagles controlled the first half against the two-time African champions, who lined up a very strong starting XI that included new signings, Emmanuel Clottey from Becham Chelsea of Ghana; and Nigerian-born winger, Emeka Emerum; as well as Tunisia internationals, Houcine Ragued and Wajdi Bouazzi.
The Flying Eagles created the best chances in a goalless first half and will again have to blame their finishing for not going ahead in the friendly match.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Ex Eagles star Okey Isima dies at 56
Former Rangers International FC of Enugu and Green Eagles of Nigeria defender, Okey Isima, is dead. The ex footballer turned engineer died in Abuja yesterday Monday February 18th after a brief illness. He was 56.
Okey Isima was a member of the Eagles team that won the 1980 Africa Cup of Nations in Lagos and also played at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow.
He is survived by his wife and four children.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Lagosians Troop Out In Large Numbers To Give Super Eagles Rousing Welcome
Lagos residents on Friday gave the Super Eagles a rousing welcome as they arrived at the Domestic Terminal 1 of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, popularly known as the General Aviation Terminal.
The Super Eagles on Feb. 10 at the South Africa National Stadium defeated the Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 at the finals of the 29th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The Eagles were in Lagos at the invitation of the Lagos State Government to be honoured for emerging victorious at the competition.
Eagles Enjoyment Galore: Fashola splashes N59m on Eagles
The Lagos State government yesterday hosted the victorious Super Eagles at the Lagos House, Alausa where the state governor, Babatunde Fashola doled out a total of 59 million Naira to the team in appreciate of their winning the African Cup of Nations in South Africa.
The chief coach of the team, Stephen Keshi got N2.5m; Daniel Amokachi N2m; the four assistant coaches got N1.5m while the captain of the team, Joseph Yobo was rewarded with N1.5m. The other 22 players got one million naira each. The 11 back room staff got the sum of N15m while the Nigerian Football and other Sports Supporters Club were given N4.5m naira.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
I was at the Villa …for the Eagles
AFTER a nineteen year wait, nothing would have stopped me from the Presidential reception planned fo the Eagles last Tuesday in Abuja. In company of my colleague Aisha Falode, we left Lagos Tuesday afternoon and by the time we got to Abuja airport we needed no one to tell us that something pregnant was in the air.
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| President Jonathan with the Afcon trophy pose with Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi at the reception |
The airport arrival area was filled to the brim with Nigerians of all walks of life, anxious to catch a glimpse of their heroes. Journalists came in great number and some of them misinterpreted our presence to mean the Eagles had landed and rushed towards us, knowing that we were in South Africa and must have come back with the team.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
House of Reps Hold Special Plenary Session For Victorious Super Eagles (PHOTOS)
Remarks By the House of Representatives Speaker, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, At The Special Session Of The House Of Representatives To Honour The Victorious National Football Team, The Super Eagles, The 2013 African Soccer Champions, On Wednesday 13th February 2013.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Stephen Keshi Reportedly Resigns As Super Eagles Coach
According to reports Nigerian coach, Stephen Keshi, who less than 24 hours ago, led the Super Eagles to victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, has resigned as coach of the national team.
According to SuperSport presenter, Robert Marawa, who revealed the information on Twitter, ‘The Big Boss’ confirmed his departure from the post, in an interview with a radio station in South Africa.
The Nigerian coach has submitted his resignation to the Nigerian Football Federation, after a dramatic falling out with the federation.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
President Jonathan celebrates the Super Eagles AFCON victory
President Jonathan celebrated Super Eagles AFCON victory with other Nigerians in London this evening
Historic Victory: Jonathan Addresses Super Eagles on Facebook (Very Emotional)
President Jonathan and his team reacted swiftly to the victory of Super Eagles, posting this short, but emotional letter on Facebook:
"I am overjoyed at the stunning victory of the Super Eagles which has seen Nigeria emerge as the champions of the African Cup of Nations, 2013.
"Well done Patriots, you have done Nigeria proud.
"2013 is obviously the year of Nigeria.
Super Eagles win Afcon 2013
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| Nigeria’s forward Sunday Mba (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against Burkina Faso during the 2013 African Cup of Nations final football match between Burkina Faso and Nigeria on February 10, 2013 at Soccer City s tadium in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO |
The Super Eagles of Nigeria this evening defeated Stallions of Burkina Faso 1-0 at the National Stadium in Johannesburg to win the 29th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by South Africa. Goal from Sunday Mba in the 39th minute saw Nigeria lift the coveted prize.
Nobody gave this team any chance but they went all the way to win the cup. What is your take on Eagles outing in South Africa? Are you impressed?
Monday, February 4, 2013
See What Happened After Super Eagles Defeated Cote d’Ivoire
Against all odds Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles made to the semi-finals of the African Cup of Nations after beating the Ivorians 2-1 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.
Check out more photos from after the defeat After the Break !
Check out more photos from after the defeat After the Break !
Nigerians are too impatient –Keshi •Eagles grab $15,000 each
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi basking in the euphoria of a big victory over Africa Nations Cup favourites, Cote d’Ivoire has blasted Nigerians. Keshi who said that his team did not enjoy the needed support before the Eagles game against Elephants on Sunday carpeted the fans for their lack of patience.
Against all odds and bookmakers rating, Nigeria reached the semi-finals of the Nations Cup after beating the Ivorians 2-1 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg.
Keshi said, “I thank the players, Nigerians and all those who criticised the team. They all contributed to the victory we had today. The big challenge we have is that Nigerians do not believe in the home-based players but I do. I believe if they are given the opportunity they’ll play much better. The problem is that in Nigeria, where I come from, we’re not patient with the home-based players.”
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Prostitutes Congratulate Eagles, Promise Free Sèx If They Get Gold
The Association of Nigerian Prostitutes (ANP) has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for moving on to the Quarter Finals stage of the Orange African Cup of Nations, South Africa 2013, urging them to go for gold.
ANP in a statement issued through its national secretary, Jessica Elvis urged the national team to make the country proud by moving on to the finals and bringing back the trophy.
“We want to congratulate the Nigerian National team, the Super Eagles for qualifying for the next round of the competition. We want to assure them of our usual support and partnership, we want them to bring back our lost glory in football.
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