The Newcastle striker says "it's going to take our best game" for Nigeria to beat the Americans in Saturday's friendly while his coach is optimistic that his players will do better... "It's going to be volatile," Ameobi said. "It's our last game before entering the World Cup so we have to be really hitting top form. The fact that they're at home makes for a great atmosphere. It's going to take our best game to beat them, and that's what we'll have to bring, that's what we want to do go into the World Cup on the back of a win. As the World Cup draws nearer, the line between low-key friendlies and competitive clashes can be blurred
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Eto'o in Guangzhou Evergrande talks!
Guangzhou Evergrande is in talks to sign Chelsea striker Samuel Eto’o, goal reports. The 33-year-old is set to leave Stamford Bridge as a free agent this summer and Marcello Lippi, who manages the Chinese club, has made the forward his priority signing. The 33-year-old has clashed with Jose Mourinho and is keen on a move to China but is demanding a salary worth €10 million per season in order to join Marcello Lippi's side. Eto’o has subsequently branded Mourinho a “puppet” and a “fool” in two separate interviews. to'ohits out at 'puppet' Mourinho
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Keshi: My players are mentally ready for World Cup
Nigeria national team handler coach Stephen Keshi has said he is gaining increased self-belief as the 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil draws closer. The Super Eagles gaffer has revealed that he is self-assured that his men will put up a great showing when the 2014 Fifa World Cup kicks off in Brazil
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Messi signs new Barcelona deal
Lionel Messi has signed a new and improved contract with Barcelona, the club has announced. The Argentine put pen to paper on an improved contract on Monday after meeting President Josep Maria Bartomeu with his father at Camp Nou. The Argentina international reached a provisional agreement over a new deal at the end of last week following months of speculation that he had reached an impasse over fresh terms.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Ronaldo and Suarez joint Golden Shoe winners
Liverpool star Luis Suarez and Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo are joint winners of the European Golden Shoe this season after scoring 31 goals each in the Premier League and La Liga respectively. The former Ajax star shares the individual award with the Portugal international after the latter did not feature at the weekend due to injury. Last year's winner Lionel Messi has to settle for third spot this campaign following his 28 goals for Barcelona in 2013-14.
Friday, May 16, 2014
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
'Stopping Messi a team effort' - Omeruo
Nigeria defender Kenneth Omeruo is confident they have what it takes to stop Argentina star Lionel Messi at this summer's World Cup so long as they defend as a team. The Chelsea defender is brimming with confidence ahead of the World Cup and has urged his side to defend as a team against the Barcelona forward.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Keshi submits list to NFF for vetting
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has submitted a list of about 38 players to the Nigeria Football Federation for vetting ahead of the World Cup. The Super Eagles coach has put in a list of almost 40 players to be considered for camping ahead of the World Cup in June. Keshi met with the Technical Committee of the NFF in Abuja on Tuesday afternoon, a meeting that lasted for about three hours. The NFF is expected to trim down the list to 30 names that will then be sent to FIFA as the country's provisional World Cup squad by May 10.
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