Wednesday, February 2, 2011

CAMBODIA NATIONAL TEAM VS SELECTED AFRICANS IN FRIENDLIES

Selected Squad that started against Cambodia National Team in first leg
 Good things happening to the all Africans Footballers Union(AFU) and its entire membership. 29th January, 2011 and 1st February 2011, was a date set aside for great football display between the grooming national side of host Country Cambodia and selected Africans resident both in Cambodia and Thailand. First match took place at the football federation training base, about 7-8km away from from the city. Game kicked start exactly 3pm with the aspiring Cambodia side finding the net first after 30mins into first half. In the second half of play the African selected introduced outside right forward and central forward that turned the game around. Razak was brought down in the penalty area. Spot kick was taken by David aka "DEDE" who has recently signed a lucrative deal with first division side of Thailand. First leg went on smoothly as the game ended 1-1 draw to eager both sides for the return play.
Players shaking hands before the game



Joseph taking a hot shot about 25m away to the goal post

Shady stretching out ahead the game









Selected Squad against Cambodia National Team in 2nd leg


Harry taking on opponent



Coach Solomon Damagudu and Coach Dozie












Nwafor Tobe Kenneth in Jersey no.4 looking








Kevwe in action

Tobe Nwafor Kenneth calling for ball







Harry trying to get at the ball











Coach Dozie standing throughout the game








Harry and Kenneth gunning for the goal though goal keeper was much faster to get the ball




Little Cambodian fan might be feeling too angry seeing her national side heading for a disgraceful outing



This was her final look after national side had finally equalized in the game. Football has a strong passion on all those who watch it regardless age or ethnicity. See the little girl showing a very patriotic feeling through football 




Dennis moving on with the ball





 Special thanks to all the footballers that graced occasion and more special thanks goes to the coaches who might have done everything within their reach to make this a huge success. There were four coaches putting heads together during this international friendlies. They are; Emmanuel Okoduwa(AFU President), Coach Solomon Damagudu(VP AFU), Ukachukwu Dozie(Training coach) and Isaac(Physical training coach). On behalf of the players and crew members we say thank you for all your tireless efforts to make sure everythingg went on successfully. More grease to your elbow.















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