FOOTBALL:The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF have informed that Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia will now return to the country on January 9 as the team’s camp opens on January 10 for the Obama Cup tournament.
The former Flying Eagles coach who was in Turkey towards the end of last year to monitor some of the players he intends to invite for the March 27 African Cup Of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, Complete Sports gathered differed his return for logistics reasons.
The former Flying Eagles coach who was in Turkey towards the end of last year to monitor some of the players he intends to invite for the March 27 African Cup Of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia, Complete Sports gathered differed his return for logistics reasons.
Complete Sports also gathered from a reliable source that the Super Eagles coach who was expected to return to the country on January 3, could not secure seat in the Air craft scheduled to convey him to Nigeria.
Spokesman of Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire who spoke with Complete Sports on Sunday confirmed that Siasia who has been mandated by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to qualify Nigeria for the 2012 African Cup of Nations will return on Sunday.
Spokesman of Nigeria Football Federation, Ademola Olajire who spoke with Complete Sports on Sunday confirmed that Siasia who has been mandated by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to qualify Nigeria for the 2012 African Cup of Nations will return on Sunday.
Siasia is presently holidaying in the United States of America.
“I can confirm to you that Siasia will not come back on January 3 as earlier expected but he will now return on January 9,” says Olajire.
“Aside the arrival date, other programmes of the Super Eagles coach remain unchanged.”
“I can confirm to you that Siasia will not come back on January 3 as earlier expected but he will now return on January 9,” says Olajire.
“Aside the arrival date, other programmes of the Super Eagles coach remain unchanged.”
Meanwhile, Complete Sports gathered that the proposed January 5 date the Super Eagles gaffer was expected to meet with his two new Nigerian assistants, Ike Shorunmu and Salisu Yusuf has also been shifted till when the Super Eagles camp opens.
A source close to Siasia told Complete Sports that the dark complexioned soccer tactician has approved the appointment of the two assistant coaches.
Both Siasia and his first assistant coach, Simon Kalika will arrive the country at the same time.
A source close to Siasia told Complete Sports that the dark complexioned soccer tactician has approved the appointment of the two assistant coaches.
Both Siasia and his first assistant coach, Simon Kalika will arrive the country at the same time.
West Brom Star Backs Osaze
Chris Brunt has backed Peter Odemwingie to bounce back from his penalty misery in Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Manchester United.
The Nigeria international missed the opportunity to put his side 2-1 up against the league leaders by dragging his 63rd-minute spot-kick wide.
But Brunt is hoping Odemwingie can rediscover the form that has made him Albion’s six-goal top scorer this term when they visit Fulham on Tuesday
The Nigeria international missed the opportunity to put his side 2-1 up against the league leaders by dragging his 63rd-minute spot-kick wide.
But Brunt is hoping Odemwingie can rediscover the form that has made him Albion’s six-goal top scorer this term when they visit Fulham on Tuesday
“I hope I get a chance to take a penalty again,” he said.
“I missed one earlier in the season against Arsenal and got booted off them.
“Peter scored the penalty at West Ham and when he put the ball on the spot we were all pretty confident he would score,” he said.
“He’s going through one of those spells at the moment when nothing seems to be going right for him in front of goal.
“I’m sure that will turn as long as he keeps working at it.
“He’s done very well this season so we won’t hold that against him.”
“I missed one earlier in the season against Arsenal and got booted off them.
“Peter scored the penalty at West Ham and when he put the ball on the spot we were all pretty confident he would score,” he said.
“He’s going through one of those spells at the moment when nothing seems to be going right for him in front of goal.
“I’m sure that will turn as long as he keeps working at it.
“He’s done very well this season so we won’t hold that against him.”
Brunt admitted the Baggies could not have done much more to beat the Red Devils.
But he insisted they had no-one to blame but themselves for not ending United’s unbeaten league record this season.
“There wasn’t much more we could have done to try and win the game,” he added.
“That’s been the general feeling over the Christmas period.
“We’ve created a lot of chances and shot ourselves in the foot by giving away sloppy goals.
“It was the same today and you can’t give teams like Manchester United goals from set-pieces and goals after two minutes into the game.
“We let ourselves down with that – but we created a lot of chances and we didn’t take them.
“That’s been our downfall over the Christmas period.”
But he insisted they had no-one to blame but themselves for not ending United’s unbeaten league record this season.
“There wasn’t much more we could have done to try and win the game,” he added.
“That’s been the general feeling over the Christmas period.
“We’ve created a lot of chances and shot ourselves in the foot by giving away sloppy goals.
“It was the same today and you can’t give teams like Manchester United goals from set-pieces and goals after two minutes into the game.
“We let ourselves down with that – but we created a lot of chances and we didn’t take them.
“That’s been our downfall over the Christmas period.”
Fenerbahce Lead In Taiwo Chase
- Monday, January 3, 2011, 15:05
Super Eagles left back, Taye Taiwo will soon make a decision on his future between two clubs that lead the race for his signature.The defender whom sources say does not favour prolonging his contract at French champions Marseille will make a decision between Fenerbahce or Tottenham Hotspur in England.
Despite his recent comments in the French media, Taiwo’s agent is in negotiations with other clubs because Marseille are refusing to play ball in extending the contract of his client.
Despite his recent comments in the French media, Taiwo’s agent is in negotiations with other clubs because Marseille are refusing to play ball in extending the contract of his client.
Fenerbahce are reportedly in pole position for Taiwo and are in contact with the defender.
Fenerbahce are desperately searching for a left back, and have launched an ‘Operation Taiwo’.
Last week, the Turkish club reportedly faxed an offer for Taiwo. Marseille’s response: four million euros. Fenerbahce were shocked when they received the response from the French club, for a defender that is out of contract in June. So, they have started working for the transfer fee of the Nigerian to be brought down.
Fenerbahce’s aim is to haggle and bring down the price of the defender to two million euros. Fener are ready for a fight, just the same way the club fought to bring Senegal international Mamadou Niang to Turkey.
Fenerbahce are desperately searching for a left back, and have launched an ‘Operation Taiwo’.
Last week, the Turkish club reportedly faxed an offer for Taiwo. Marseille’s response: four million euros. Fenerbahce were shocked when they received the response from the French club, for a defender that is out of contract in June. So, they have started working for the transfer fee of the Nigerian to be brought down.
Fenerbahce’s aim is to haggle and bring down the price of the defender to two million euros. Fener are ready for a fight, just the same way the club fought to bring Senegal international Mamadou Niang to Turkey.
EAGLES STARS FIRE BLANKS
- Monday, January 3, 2011
Olofinjana, Osaze, Kanu, Utaka Start; Nsofor benched, Mikel, Yak, Shittu missing in action
PLAYERS IN
Osaze Odemwingie (West brom) Super Eagles striker, Osaze Odemwingie failed to inspire his side and missed a 63rd minute penalty as Wesbrom lost 2-1 at home to league leaders, Manchester United at the Hawthorns on Saturday.
The game was Osaze’s 15th in the EPL this season. He had missed a hordes of chances in the Baggies penultimate game against Bolton. The former Locomotiv Moscow attacker has so far scored six goals with his last coming against Newcastle early last month.
The game was Osaze’s 15th in the EPL this season. He had missed a hordes of chances in the Baggies penultimate game against Bolton. The former Locomotiv Moscow attacker has so far scored six goals with his last coming against Newcastle early last month.
Victor Anichebe, (Everton)
Super Eagles striker, Victor Anichebe was paraded for 24 minutes in Everton’s 2-0 home loss to Stoke City at the Goodison Park Saturday afternoon.
The Beijing Olympic silver medallist forward who was recently served a one-match suspension following a red card he received in the Toffees 2-1 win over Manchester City replaced Phil Neville in the 66th minute.
It was Anichebe’s 4th game of the season for the Toffees after fully recovering from injury.
The Beijing Olympic silver medallist forward who was recently served a one-match suspension following a red card he received in the Toffees 2-1 win over Manchester City replaced Phil Neville in the 66th minute.
It was Anichebe’s 4th game of the season for the Toffees after fully recovering from injury.
Dickson Etuhu (Fulham):
Super Eagles midfielder, Dickson Paul Etuhu played all 90 minutes in Fulham’s 1-0 away loss to London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane Saturday.
It was Etuhu’s 17th game of the season for Fulham and has scored only one goal for the Cottagers which was against Blackpool last year in October.
It was Etuhu’s 17th game of the season for Fulham and has scored only one goal for the Cottagers which was against Blackpool last year in October.
Seyi George Olofinjana (Cardiff City) :
Forgotten Super Eagles goal scoring midfielder, Seyi Olofinjana failed to lift his championship side Cardiff City as they slumped to a 3-0 defeat away to Bristol City at the Ashton Gate Saturday evening.
It was Olofinjana’s 21st game of the season for Cardiff in the on-going season scoring four goals and providing one assist.
It was Olofinjana’s 21st game of the season for Cardiff in the on-going season scoring four goals and providing one assist.
John Utaka & Kanu Nwankwo (Portsmouth):
Erstwhile Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu was handed his 6th start of the season in Portsmouth’s 3-0 loss away to Waford.
It was Kanu’s 17th appearance of the season for Pompey in the on-going season. Papilo is yet to score a goal for Steve Cotteri’s side this term.
It was Kanu’s 17th appearance of the season for Pompey in the on-going season. Papilo is yet to score a goal for Steve Cotteri’s side this term.
John Utaka (Portsmouth):
Forgotten Super Eagles striker, John Utaka played his 22nd game for Portsmouth in their 3-0 loss to Watford at the Vicarage Road Saturday evening.
The former Rennes forward was on for the entire duration of the encounter. He has one goal to his credit and four assists.
The former Rennes forward was on for the entire duration of the encounter. He has one goal to his credit and four assists.
Kayode Odejayi (Colchester United)
Nigerian player, Kayode Odejayi played his 21st game for Colchester United in their 3-3 draw at home to Charlton Athletic at the Weston Homes stadium Saturday afternoon.
The former Barnsley attacker has scored only three goals providing no assist in the Npower Championship so far.
The former Barnsley attacker has scored only three goals providing no assist in the Npower Championship so far.
PLAYERS OUT
John Mikel Obi (Chelsea)
Super Eagles injured midfielder, John Mikel Obi missed his second consecutive game for Chelsea in the on-going season as the Blues played out a 3-3 draw at home to Aston Villa at the Stamford Bridge Sunday afternoon.
Goals from Didier Drogba in the 84th minute and John Terry in the 89th minute looked to have snatched maximum points for Carlo Ancelloti’s men after Emile Heskey had restored the lead for Villa in the 47th minute. Ciaran Clark 90th minute headed ensured the Blues continued their stuttering form in the New Year.
Mikel has so far played 18 games for the Blues this term and is yet to score a goal in his fifth season for Roman Abramovich’s team.
Goals from Didier Drogba in the 84th minute and John Terry in the 89th minute looked to have snatched maximum points for Carlo Ancelloti’s men after Emile Heskey had restored the lead for Villa in the 47th minute. Ciaran Clark 90th minute headed ensured the Blues continued their stuttering form in the New Year.
Mikel has so far played 18 games for the Blues this term and is yet to score a goal in his fifth season for Roman Abramovich’s team.
Yakubu Aiyegbeni:
Super Eagles burly striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni was not listed for the entire duration of Everton’s 2-0 home loss to Tony Pulis Stoke City at the Goodison Park Saturday on afternoon.
It would have been the Yak’s 14th game of the season if the former Portsmouth and Middlesbrough hitman had played any part in the encounter.
It would have been the Yak’s 14th game of the season if the former Portsmouth and Middlesbrough hitman had played any part in the encounter.
Scotland
PLAYERS IN
Omatsone Aluko (Aberdeen)
One-cap Super Eagles winger, Omotsone, Aluko played the entire duration for Aberdeen as they played out a 1-1 draw at home to Dundee United at the Pittodrie Stadium Saturday evening.
Aluko played his 15th SPL game in the on-going season and he is yet to score but has provided three
Aluko played his 15th SPL game in the on-going season and he is yet to score but has provided three
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