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Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by joxxy01(m): 7:48am On Mar 18, 2015 |
* NFF drags FBF to FIFA, seeks replacement Duro Ikhazuagbe On a day that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) released a 28-man list of players to prosecute the two FIFA windows in March, the Bolivian Football Federation (FBF) yesterday called off next week's international friendly game against the Super Eagles scheduled for the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, citing fear of the terrorist group Boko Haram as reason for its withdrawal. Bolivia was a replacement for another South American team, Brazil that was earlier planned to play the Eagles at the Uyo stadium until the Selecao opted for another country on that March 26 date. President of the Bolivian federation, Carlos Chavez, who addressed a press conference in the eastern city of Santa Cruz yesterday insisted that the FBF did not bow to the wish of its national team coach, Mauricio Soria, who opposed playing the Super Eagles because of the distance between Nigeria and Bolivia but because of the fear of Boko Haram. Soria had requested last week that the Bolivia versus Nigeria clash be canceled because the trip would last five days and tiring for his players. "The armed conflict in Nigeria and the tense political situation forced the cancellation of the game," said the Bolivian federation president. Chavez told the conference he did not expect there any financial penalty for the breach of contract signed by Full Play and the FIFA agent who organised the game, Colombian Jairo Pachon. But the NFF insisted last night that the unilateral cancellation of the international was unacceptable. President of the NFF, Amaju Pinnick, said last night that the NFF has fired a strongly worded letter to the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) alleging a breach of contract. “We have reported the breach to FIFA and it is expected that the world body must have also informed the Bolivia Football Federation of the consequences of its action,” observed the NFF boss. Pinnick revealed the the NFF was already shopping for a replacement for Bolivia for that March 26 FIFA free window so as not to waste the opportunity to bring the Super Eagles together for a game before heading to South Africa three days later to play South Africa in Nelspruit. “We are already looking for another country to replace the Bolivians while FIFA sorts out the breach of the contract we signed with the FBF,' said Pinnick. Earlier in the day, Super Eagles assistant coach, Daniel Amokachi had released a list of 28 players for the two friendly matches. Goalkeeper and skipper Vincent Enyeama who is on the verge of his 100th senior cap for Nigeria was listed among the 28 players for the friendly matches. The three-time FIFA World Cup star, presently on 99 caps, heads a list that also includes Godfrey Oboabona, Kenneth Omeruo, Ogenyi Onazi and Ahmed Musa. In-form England-based duo Odion Ighalo and Brown Ideye, Germany-based Anthony Ujah and Leon Balogun as well as China-based Aaron Samuel, who scored two goals in the futile campaign for a place at the 30th Africa Cup of Nations, were also listed. There are 18 overseas-based and 10 home-based professionals on the list, with former junior international Akeem Latifu and Enyimba duo Kingsley Sokari and Mfon Udoh also called. Amokachi has obliged a special request by injured Victor Moses, one of the stars of Nigeria’s triumph at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, to be listed as the Stoke City star believes he will recover before the two matches. FULL LIST Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Theophilus Afelokhai (Kano Pillars); Chidiebere Eze (Ifeanyi Ubah United) Defenders: Chima Akas (Sharks FC); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Nelson Ogbonnaya (Heartland FC); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough FC, England); Akeem Latifu (Aalesunds FC, Norway); Leon Balogun (Darmstadt 98, Germany) Midfielders: Ogenyi Onazi (SS Lazio, Italy); Steven Ukoh (Biel-Bienne FC, Switzerland); Omatsone Aluko (Hull City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine); Joseph Nathaniel (Sharks FC); Kingsley Sokari (Enyimba FC) Forwards: Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R&F, China); Brown Ideye (West Brom, England); Odion Ighalo (Watford FC, England); Anthony Ujah (FC Cologne, Germany); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Ubong Moses (Kano Pillars); Stanley Dimgba (Warri Wolves); Mfon Udoh (Enyimba FC); Standby – Victor Moses (Stoke City, England). http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/bolivia-opts-out-of-eagles-friendly/204343/ 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by joxxy01(m): 7:57am On Mar 18, 2015 |
They should av anounced it long before now...y now? 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Samueldo(m): 8:03am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Can you now see Bokoharam is not problem of the North only 16 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by ascaris(m): 8:25am On Mar 18, 2015 |
With all the pre-election violence around us we still want some foreigners to come here, play on the 26th with the elections scheduled for 28th? This is what i call MADNESS! BOLIVIA BE WISE! OUR POLITICIANS ARE THREATENING FIRE EVERY WHERE. PLEASE STAY AWAY FOR NOW! Even you and i know that outside our villages we are not safe! 20 Likes |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by tp10: 8:58am On Mar 18, 2015 |
its a real shame the way this country's image has become. who knows whether the OPC/PDP violent arrangee protest has also compounded things internationally. 2 Likes |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Nobody: 8:59am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Boko Aye...sending fears all the time. |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Nobody: 8:59am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Imagine, Bolivia of all country. It is well with us. The Egyptians we see today, we shall see them no more. 5 Likes |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Loyalblak007(f): 8:59am On Mar 18, 2015 |
![]() LAME EXCUSE 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by tola9ja: 8:59am On Mar 18, 2015 |
See. What Jonathan cause 3 Likes |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Samguine: 9:00am On Mar 18, 2015 |
A 5-day trip ![]() But Nigeria sef no dey try...Bolivia of all countries. I don't even know the name of their capital. Why can't we organise matches with more credible opponents? 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by XBLadez: 9:00am On Mar 18, 2015 |
I won't blame them, safety should come first then grammar later. Life is dear. Nobody wants to kick a bomb instead of a ball. The epileptic, illiterate Buhari has ruined the north with his Boko haram wagon. But thank God Jonathan is winning the war! 1 Like
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Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Qaisar1: 9:01am On Mar 18, 2015 |
must it be played in Nigeria? ANyways, I don't care - Arsenal own do me. 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Immarshall: 9:01am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Why'd they agree to the match in the first place,anyways 10 days remaining #ChangeIsHere #GMBOURPRESIDENT 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by toprealman: 9:01am On Mar 18, 2015 |
I PUT THE BLAME ON NFF, APC AND PDP. IMAGINE A COUNTRY LIKE BOLIVIA MAKING US LOOK INFERIOR. |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by proxitaly: 9:01am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Boli Wetin? Na boiled plantain name be that abi na fried one? Well I no blame them... When a country like Chad is comparing itself with our military... Even Niger And our land was collected by Cameroon ![]() Don't worry, Nigeria shall arise one day and occupy her place in the world 4 Likes |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by haibe(m): 9:01am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Then let's play it in Bolivia now |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by lagdmark(m): 9:01am On Mar 18, 2015 |
See ordinary Bolivia self dee fear to come to naija . |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Houseofglam7(f): 9:02am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Oh nonsense!!! Not when Boko Haram is fast becoming history! ![]() |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by EagleScribes: 9:02am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Deservedly so. I had said it from the beginning - elections is on 28th and you fix friendly for 26th. Like seriously? So after watching the match, I will travel on the 27th, a day before election. Haba! Make we reason am naw. I wonder how mediocrity and cluelessness has eaten so deep into all our systems |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Kayendy(m): 9:02am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Not there fault, with d way Nigerians talk nonsense abt deir country, if I be Bolivia player, I go form injury so as not to come to nigeria... mtcheeeew |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by Nobody: 9:02am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Lmao! NFF looking for cheap friendlies. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by efilefun(m): 9:02am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Lol |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by kay5922: 9:03am On Mar 18, 2015 |
kennygee: Kenny, don't say that oh. they value their citizens more than we do in this country and I don't blame them Its the situation 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by haibe(m): 9:03am On Mar 18, 2015 |
kennygee: So you think it's advisable for them to play in Nigeria? You will be a very bad technical adviser 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by kunlesehan(m): 9:05am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Hmmmm...it is well |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by MKO4ever(m): 9:05am On Mar 18, 2015 |
They must be drunk!!! 1 Like |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by benjamin00774: 9:06am On Mar 18, 2015 |
THEM DEY CRASE WHO NEED THEM SELF...........MADAM BRING MORE ALOMO SPACE BOOKED BEWARE OF MY SON KABIRU 1 Like
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Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by EagleScribes: 9:07am On Mar 18, 2015 |
kay5922: GBAM! You nailed it. Unfortunately, no one takes responsibility in this part of the world |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by kendrick9(m): 9:07am On Mar 18, 2015 |
haibe:i doubt our players can cope playing in bolivia due to the weather temperatures.. even argentina couldn't and they lost 6-1 |
Re: Bolivia Cancels Friendly Match With Nigeria Over Fear Of Boko Haram by mczico: 9:08am On Mar 18, 2015 |
blame gej but gej till 2019 |
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