President of the Republic of Liberia, Mr. George Oppong Weah has hailed Nigeria as a great and worthy ally in national development, while describing Nigerian Football as a model that he wants his country to follow. Speaking after Tuesday night’s exhibition match between the Lone Star and the Super Eagles at the Samuel Kanyon Doe […]
via Liberian President, Weah, says Nigerian Football is a model — finixsportsblog
…Ihama Hails, More States Join The League Its been smooth sailing for the Stephen Okechukwu Keshi U17 Tournament, as all members and states that intend to take part in the tourney have been very cooperative, according to Comrade Danladi Musa, AGS Communication of the umbrella body of Nigerian footballers past and still playing. Already several […]
via Keshi U17 Tourney Committee Gets To Work — newfanzoneblog
The Nigeria Football Federation has assured that it is working on immortalizing coaching legends Shaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi, who both passed on last month. NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi reiterated this while receiving in his office on Thursday, the newly –appointed National Technical Director, Mr. Bitrus Bewarang. Amodu, the only person to have […]
via NFF: We Are Working On Immortalizing Amodu, Keshi — newfanzoneblog
The NFF Technical and Development Committee on Tuesday mourned the departure of former Super Eagles’ Captain and Coach Stephen Keshi and four –time Super Eagles Coach Shuaibu Amodu. A one –minute silence was observed before the Committee started its meeting at the Glass House, which was preceded by a condolence visit to NFF President Amaju […]
via Technical Committee Honours Amodu, Keshi — newfanzoneblog
The Daar Communications Group, owners of Africa Independent Television and Raypower Radio, has pledged support for all programs around the funeral rites and immortalization of departed Nigerian and African coaching legends Shuaibu Amodu and Stephen Keshi. This pledge was made during a condolence visit on the NFF leadership by top officials of Daar Communications, led […]
via Keshi and Amodu: Daar Communications meets with NFF, pledges support — newfanzoneblog
The first son of late Nigeria captain and coach Stephen Keshi has expressed bewilderment that certain persons have been putting a date forward for his father’s burial rites without the knowledge and consent of his children. Stephen Keshi Jnr, 27, arrived at the NFF Secretariat on Wednesday morning and met with the General Secretary, Dr. […]
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Following the spate of deaths that claimed two former top and foremost Nigerian Super Eagles coaches within a week, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P as called on all Nigerians to pray fervently for sports men, women, administrators, coaches, players and the entire sports fraternity to avert further occurrence of sudden […]
via Shuaibu Amodu’s death, Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Ejidike Calls For Prayers — newfanzoneblog
…Disciplinary Committee, NTA too The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Youth and Sports, Senator Joseph Obinna Ogba was at the Glass House on Monday to commiserate with the football body on the deaths of Coaches Stephen Keshi and Shuaibu Amodu. Keshi, only the second man to win the Africa Cup of Nations as a […]
via Ogba, Dikko, Inyama, Peters, Siasia Mourn Amodu…, — newfanzoneblog
Coming quickly on the heels of the unfortunate death of Stephen Keshi, Nigerian football was this morning hit by the news of another death in the football community and this time, it is the four time former coach of the Super Eagles, Shuaibu Amodu. The sudden death of the 58 years old soccer tactician has […]
via LET US PRAY FOR NIGERIA FOOTBALL – SUPPORTERS CLUB — newfanzoneblog
The Nigeria Pillar Of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, has described the demise of ex-captain and the coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, as an irreparable loss to Nigeria and the football community. Speaking in an emotion laden voice, Chief Agu Ejidike, said football would never remain the same in the country […]
via NIGERIA FOOTBALL HAS LOST A GEM – PILLAR OF SPORTS By Akeem Busari. — newfanzoneblog
It was an interesting 2015 in the world of football and for us at the Newfanzone we’ve come up with a review of some of the events that shaped our year, You can also send in your reviews, comments and sports stories to fanzone.fans@gmail.com or tweet at us @newfanzone or @El_pauleta on twitter.
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Nigeria:
The year 2015 was bitter sweet for Nigerian football. Here are the major high and low points in the Nigerian football scene in 2015;
* In January 2015, Super Falcons and Liverpool striker Asisat Oshoala won the Women’s player of the year and Youth player of the year award at the GLO CAF Awards hosted in Lagos. The Super Falcons of Nigeria were named the Women’s National team of the year at the award.
* In May 2015, Super Falcons of Nigeria striker Asisat Oshoala won the inaugural BBC Women’s footballer of the year award.
* In June 2015, The Flying Eagles of Nigeria where knocked out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand losing 1-0 to Germany in the round of 16. While the Super Falcons crashed out of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada in the group stage.
* In July 2015, Stephen Keshi was sacked, spending less than 3 months in his return as the head coach of the Super Eagles.
* The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) unveiled Sunday Oliseh as the new coach of the Super Eagles in Abuja.
*In August 2015, The Super Falcons of Nigeria crashed out of the Rio 2016 Olympics qualifiers after suffering a 3-2 aggregate loss against Equatorial Guinea
* Kano Pillars suffered their first home defeat in 12 years when they lost 2-1 to Nasarawa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
* In September 2015, The Nigerian U-23 team won bronze at the football event of the All African Games while the Super Falcons lost to Cote d’Ivoire in the bronze medal match.
* In November 2015, The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria won the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile for a record fifth time. They join Brazil as the second team to win the competition back to back.
* Enyimba of Aba made history winning the GLO Premier League a record seventh time.
* Akwa United defeated Lobi Stars 2-1 to win this year’s Federation Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.
*In December 2015, The Nigeria U-23 team defeated Algeria 2-1 to win the CAF U-23 Championship in Senegal. The Samson Siasia lead side qualified for the football event of the Rio 2016 Olympics.
* In what summarizes the Super Eagles performance in the FIFA Ranking, Sunday Oliseh’s team ends 2015 as 66th in the world and 12th in Africa.
World Football Scene:
* In January 2015, Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo won the FIFA Ballon d’Or award for the third time.
*In February 2015, The Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire were crowned 2015 Africa Cup of Nations champions after defeating Ghana 9-8 0n penalties in Equatorial Guinea.
* In May 2015, Jose Mourinho led Chelsea to their fifth English League title.
* Barcelona won the Spanish La Liga title for the 23rd time.
* Sevilla made European football history by becoming the first club to win the UEFA Europa League four times.
*Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time after defeating Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley.
* Carlo Ancelotti was sacked as Real Madrid manager.
*In June 2015, Barcelona completes a historic second treble by winning the UEFA Champions League against Juventus in Berlin. It was Barcelona fourth Champions League title in the last ten years and their fifth in team history.
* Real Madrid appointed former Liverpool coach Rafael Benitez as manager on a three-year contract.
* Serbia was crowned FIFA U-20 World Cup champions after beating Brazil in final.
* Arsenal announced the signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea on a long-term contract.
* In July 2015, The United States won their third FIFA Women’s World Cup defeating Japan 5-2 in Canada.
* Chile won the Copa America for the first time in its history after a dramatic penalty shootout against Argentina in the final in Santiago.
* Fiji broke the record for the biggest win in international football with a 38-0 victory over the Federated States of Micronesia.
* Bayern Munich completed the signing of Douglas Costa from Shakhtar Donetsk on a five-year contract for €30 million.
* Chelsea announced the signing of Radamel Falcao from Monaco on a season-long loan deal.
* Manchester United completed the signing of Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich.
* Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup for a record seventh time after defeating Jamaica 3-1 in Philadelphia.
* In August 2015, after a season at Manchester United, Angel Di Maria completed his move to Paris Saint-Germain on a four-year contract.
* Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 to lift the Community Shield at Wembley.
* Barcelona won the UEFA Super Cup by defeating Europa League Champions Sevilla 5-4 in extra time in Tbilisi,Georgia.
* In September 2015, Manchester United completed the signing of French forward Anthony Martial from AS Monaco on a four-year contract with the option of another year.
* Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney became England’s all-time goal scorer.
* In October 2015, Wales qualified for their first major tournament since 1958.
* Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 109th and 110th goal for PSG against Marseille to become Paris Saint-Germain all-time goal scorer.
* Brendan Rogders was sacked as Liverpool manager
* Liverpool appointed former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp as new manager.
* Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid’s all-time goal scorer.
* In November 2015, Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was charged with conspiracy to blackmail in Mathieu Valbuena sex-tape case.
* Claude Le Roy resigned as the head coach of Republic of Congo
* In December 2015, Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville was appointed as head coach of Valencia until the end of the season
* A first place finish on the last FIFA ranking of the year saw Belgium claim the Team of the year award for 2015.
* France Football Federation suspended Karim Benzema from international duty amid ongoing Blackmail case.
* Chelsea terminated the contract of the “Special one” Jose Mourinho seven months after winning them the Premier League title.
* Manchester United forward Anthony Martial won the Golden Boy award.
* FIFA ethics committee bans Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for 8 years.
* Barcelona won their fifth trophy of 2015 by winning the FIFA Club World Cup for the third time with a victory over South American champions River Plate in Japan.
* Pep Guardiola announced he will be leaving Bayern Munich at the end of the season and he will be replaced by Carlo Ancelotti.
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eagles star says his present form will brings goals, and goals for oliseh, hinted keshi never liked him, ready to join epl or italian serie A to save eagles career…
I WANT TO SCORE FOR SUNDAY OLISEH – OBAGOAL
eagles star says his present form will brings goals, and goals for oliseh, hinted keshi never liked him, ready to join epl or italian serie A to save eagles career.
Nigeria international, has asked new Super Eagles coach sunday oliseh to give him a chance to prove himself just as he has backed the coach to succeed.
The Nigerian striker, who was left out of the afcon qualifier against tanzania and international friendly game against niger, only returned to action for Seattle Sounders last weekend after two months out, netting braces as they crushed Orlando 4-0.
One of the goals was voted AT&T Goal of the Week – the third time that the former Newcastle and Inter Milan man has taken home the gong but the star player says his present form will bring goals for new eagles head coach sunday oliseh.
“I hope I will soon get another chance to score goals for Nigeria again and I also believe that with time and a little more patience the Eagles will come back to winning ways under new coach sunday oliseh, becuase he has got all the experience we need in a coach, he has played the game before and am realy happy to see him in eagles again.
On the 4th of december 2014 , local media in africa and italian sports paper misquoted martins saying he had retire from international football.
However, Obagoal has denied ever making such announcement of him willingly retiring from international football.
Martins who plays at the Major League Soccer (MLS) for Seattle Sounders last played for the Super Eagles in 2013 and since then he has not been looked at by the former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi.
The former newcastle forward, has 39 caps with 18 goals since he debuted for Nigeria but he has however stated that he is still open for call up from the new eagles head coach , oliseh
“I never announced my retirement, in any form or anyway , it was not official at all ,I was unhappy to be treated as if am not a nigerian footballer, i have represented nigeria , at the nations up, world cup, and i still want to play more, its a new eagles now, led by oliseh , so why will i retire now , am still young.
Obagoal made a scoring debut for Nigeria on May 29, 2004 against the Republic of Ireland.
On November 17, 2007, the attacker captained his country for the first time in a friendly against Australia that marked his 19th appearance.
His 83rd minute strike on November 12, 2009 in Nairobi ensured the Super Eagles qualified for the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
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