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Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by safarigirl(f): 6:56pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
robosky02:pass which prime mbok? Nothing like that Thegoodjoe, my only bros on NL besides iamkingzlee, biko gwa m, how do they say 'brother' and 'I beg you in God's name' in our language that my father has refused o teach me? English dey tire pesin 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by mikron(m): 7:07pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
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Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 7:11pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
safarigirl: I hope you are wearing reading glasses. Also watch your tongue so you do not bite it. Let's go. Remember my Ibibio is bad O! Eyen Eka Mi = My brother Ke Eying Abasi = In the name of God. Not Eying is pronounced Eh-Ying. Mbok = Please/I beg you. Eyen Eka Mi, Ke Eying Abasi Mbok - My Brother I beg you in God's name. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 7:49pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
Icon4s: OK, but Teslim Fatusi and Abiodun Obafemi failed with the Under 20. You're right about Garba Lawal (Esparence is a top club in Africa) but Kingsley Obiekwu ( didn't play a single minute in the Olympics) and Taribo West was not in Julius Berger or the Nigerian National League prior to the Olympics football game. They were both already established players with Go Ahead Eagles(Holland) and Auxurre (France) in Europe. In short, Taribo helped his club to win the Division 1(second level of French league) and Coupe de France prior to the Olympics. Anyway, I will gladly continue with that team profiles. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 7:56pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: That is exactly what should be done. You're right on point. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 7:57pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: I know now. I know where I am driving my point to. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by safarigirl(f): 8:43pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe:thank you..why is your Ibibio poor? 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:56pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
safarigirl: Inter tribal marriage. My mum is Igbo. Abia State, Ukwa East Local Government. Then, I was born and raised in Port Harcourt. So I was always far from the language. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:08pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
krattoss: [b]You can not put Mikel in the shoes of Costa. How many Nigerians have reached the stage Mikel has reached? Chelsea bench self, few. It is not beans for Africans. Before Mancini, Yaya was warming the bench at Barca or playing defence. Mancini rescued him. Look at Seydou Keita with all his talents. Do you think Harry Kane is half the attacker Adebayor is? It is harder for Africans. Mata can pick up his bag and leave. Hazard can get a knock and sub himself. Africans can not. Look at history. Even blacks self have it rough. See Anelka and his Nazi style celebration. He ended at India. That is a World Class Super star. Talk less of Mikel. He is African. No coaching job in Europe for Africans. The shoes are different. If Mikel throws Bib at Mourinho, it is Indonesia he will play his football. Mata, Di Maria, Costa can go home to their country and still make cool money. Mikel is not living on his past glory. Will you call his performance against Spain past glory? Or, his AFCON performance past Glory. What about his performance in our 2-2 game against South Africa or the recent games Oliseh hailed Mikel.[/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 9:28pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
forgiveness: Uche Okechukwu: He went to the Olympics as one of the three over aged players. Uche (the gentle giant) was already an established player with the Super Eagles and had also won laurels with the National team. However, his inclusion in the dream team was strictly based on his form at that time. Prior to the Olympics, he helped Fernerbahce to win the Super Lig in 1995/1996 season. Emmanuel Amuneke: Amunike was also chosen as an over ages player. This is simply because prior to the Olympics, he helped Sporting Lisbon to win the Portuguese cup in 1994\1995 season and he was the best player in Nigeria at that time. Tijani Babangida: He was already on the book of Roda FC in the Eredivisie league since 1991 and he was already a prolific goal scorer. In 1992/1993 season he scored 16 league goals for VVV Venlo in the Eerste Divisie (next to Eredivisie) which was enough to make them gain promotion to the Eredivisie. In 1993/1994 season he scored 11 league goals for Roda FC in the Eredivisie. He went ahead to become the highest goal scorer for Roda FC in the 1995/1996 season with 10 goals, and he also scored goals in UEFA Cup competition prior to the Olympics. Wilson Oruma: He was the highest goal scorer in the Under 17 world Cup with 4 goals but before then he already played in Ligue 1 with Lens for two seasons( 1994/1995 & 1995/1996). And that was what got him the invitation to the Under 17 in the first place. However, as we can see, he was actively involved in club football prior to the Olympics. Teslim Fatusi: He helped the the team to qualify for the Olympics football game with his goals. However he played regularly for Acec Mimosa, Servertte(Switzerland) and Ferencvaros(Hungary) prior to the Olympics. Jay Jay Okocha: This guy had already found himself in the Nigerian National team since 1993. He was even part of the 1994 Nations Cup winning team and the 1994 FIFA world Cup team. Although, he was not really a key player for the National team during those period(1993-1994) but he was already an established player with Eintrach Frankfort in the Bundesliga for 4 good seasons prior to the Olympics. In fact, his goal was voted goal of the season and goal of the year in 1993. He achieved all these at the age of 22 years. Victor Ikpeba: This why I said a player must be tested and trusted before they are invited for the Olympics. The Prince of Monaco was already a prolific goal scorer at the age of 20 with 17 goals for his Belgium team in the 1992/1993 season. This caught the eyes of Arsene Wenger to bring him to Monaco. However, he never disappointed with his goals that led to major titles. He was very outstanding for his club subsequent to the Olympics with 13 goals which helped them win the Ligue 1 title in 1996/1997 season. The point is, Ikpeba was a proven prolific goal scorer in Europe before going to Olympics. Abiodun Obafemi: He played for Toulouse in France prior to the Olympics. In fact, he played 25 league games in the 1995/1996 season. Daniel Amokachi: Amokachi was already a full squad player of the Nigeria National team since 1990. However, prior to the Olympics football game, he singlehandedly helped Everton to win the FA cup in 1995/1996 season. That alone gave him the call up to play at the Olympics. Sunday Oliseh: Sunday Oliseh played regularly for three good seasons in First division (Belgium), 1 full season in the Serie-a with Regina and 1 full season in the Bundesliga for Koln prior to the Olympics. In fact, he was already a Super Eagles player. Kingsley Obiekwe: He played regularly for Go Ahead Eagles in Eredivisie 1995/1996 season. Garba Lawal: He was a regular player for his club and the Nigeria National team before the Olympics. Mobile Opara: He was also part of the Under 17 world Cup winning team. He was able to establish himself in the Belgian league before the Olympics to. Note: All these players were able to achieve all these things at the age of 22 years. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 9:41pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
forgiveness: It is a different Babangida in the U17 World Cup. The Japan '93 is Ibrahim Babangida. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by safarigirl(f): 9:59pm On Dec 15, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe:so your Igbo is average/good then? 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 12:30am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe:. You are right but I have modified it. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:39am On Dec 16, 2015 |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:44am On Dec 16, 2015 |
forgiveness: Do you know that in your list of Foreign based players who are eligible for the Olympics, none of them are up to the class of the players of the 1996 Olympics. Kanu was already a star player of the Champions League winning Ajax. Finidi George was the best winger in the World But he could not make it into the team as an overage player. Now, which right winger in your list of foreign players will you place over Tongoli Tonbara? 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:49am On Dec 16, 2015 |
forgiveness: Icon4s believes the home base lads who are in the squad are as good as those names you listed. Just as Westerhoff believed in the talents of some home based players to build the National team. Someone like Sunday Oliseh was a home base player in the Super Eagles before he became a Top Class midfielder. Remember Coach Keshi relying on home based players to deliver the AFCON. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 12:51am On Dec 16, 2015 |
forgiveness: It is not just calling them but remember it takes time for players to adjust to the coaches philosophy. So Coach Siasia can not just drop his present lads and fill the team with Foreigners. Clubs can also delay the release of players, which can frustrate the coaches plans. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 12:58am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: All these players are professionals, they can easily adjust to any coach philosophy. He will have no choice but to drop when he sees better players. I don't think clubs can delay players from FIFA recognized competition. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by TheGoodJoe(m): 1:06am On Dec 16, 2015 |
forgiveness: Barca delayed Messi. Argentina had to use FIFA to get him. The clubs can. Even professional players take time to adjust. Remember how Terry fumbled playing to Villas-Boas philosophy. That was a top class defender. One of the best in the world. At the end, I think the Coach should invite as many as he can. Select those who can meet up to his demands. This includes players that can easily adapt to his games. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 1:07am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: Of course, I am aware of the dearth of players in top European leagues when you compare them to the 1996 Olympics class. However, we can still get something closer to that. Finidi George was not eligible to play in that competition simply because of his age. The answer Is very simple. Moses Simon. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 1:17am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe:. Long before the 1994 Nations Cup winning team, Nigeria sort her players from the local leagues and that was because Nigeria league was very good at that time. So, it was natural for us to sort players from the National League from 60s to late 80s. However, only 4 players from our league were included in the 1994 Nations Cup winning team. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by forgiveness: 1:22am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: If that happens now, they will be sanctioned. OK. I don't have problem with that. It is even what I am speaking for. Let him invite as many as he and select those that can meet his demand. |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Nobody: 4:18am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe:hmmm. I beg to differ.... should I name Africans that are worshipped at their clubsides?.. Drogba of Chelsea... yobo of everton... Infact he ones captained the club.. yeah I know some Africans aren't treated well at Europe but hey it depends on ur class.. u see when eto was at Chelsea.. mourinho dissed him about his age? u saw his reaction... his goal celebration changed.. he even called mourinho a fool and a puppet.. yet he is somewhere in turkey now making his cool cash.. what am trying to say is this.. MIKEL DOESN'T HAVE ANY GUTS... HE IS MORE LIKE A COWARD WHO CANT CHALLENGE AND REQUEST FOR EXPLANATION.. oliseh commending him.. wait do u expect him to criticize him in the first place? OK if oliseh cherished him.. why bench him against Swaziland?.. what have u to say on same oliseh commending onobie?. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:08am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Osimhen isn't in London to sign with an EPL Club - Reps Biyi Akangbe [/size] [img]http://4.bp..com/-LE-qrnd9AaY/VkA2Ln7jj7I/AAAAAAAACWY/EPD3heWPsUU/s1600/Nigeria-wins-504x336.jpg[/img] Representatives of Victor Osimhen have moved quickly to dismiss reports emanating from the local media that the Nigeria Under 23 international has jetted off to England to seal a deal with an unnamed English Premier League club. The Golden Eaglets star left the Dream Team’s camp in Dakar for Lagos a day before the delegation returned to Abuja, as the date on his return ticket was different from those issued to his teammates. “Victor Osimhen is in Lagos, he came back to Nigeria before the team. There will be a violation of international laws if he travels unaccompanied to England because he is a minor, ” Osimhen’s rep told a llnigeriasoccer.com. “He has been in Lagos since Sunday. The excuse they gave us was that his ticket was booked a day ahead. ” After the Flying Eagles crashed out of the Fifa Under 20 World Cup in June, Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Granada’s Isaac Success departed New Zealand a day before the rest of the squad, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Osimhen was booked on another flight. The 16 - year - old Osimhen is attracting interest from clubs based in England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy due to his recent displays for the national teams, most especially the Golden Eaglets. www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/12/osimhen-isnt-in-london-to-sign-with-epl.html [/b] |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by Icon4s(m): 6:13am On Dec 16, 2015 |
TheGoodJoe: U know the thing is forgiveness believes so much in those Anglo-Nigerian players. Which of Akpom, Aneke, Iorfa, Iwobi, Ibe, Solanke etc is as good as Success, Iheanacho, Simon, Ezekiel, Etebor, Saviour, Azubuike, Dimgba etc? None if u ask me. 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:16am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Mikel not planning to play in Olympics, might leave Chelsea soon Biyi Akangbe [/size] [img]http://1.bp..com/-u-AMH93iiFA/VeLykADaOoI/AAAAAAAAHBo/hSSwQXncElM/s1600/a.jpg[/img] John Obi Mikel’s intermediary has reacted to speculations in the local media suggesting that the Chelsea midfielder has made himself available to coach Samson Siasia for the 2016 Olympic Games. The defensive midfielder’s intermediary has also provided an update on reports linking the Nigeria international with a move to Chinese Super League club Beijing Guoan and Super Lig giants Galatasaray when the transfer window opens. “Mikel may leave Chelsea at the end of this season, he has been complaining about his lack of game time. Arsenal wanted him this summer but Chelsea blocked the move, preferring to sell him outside England, ” Mikel’s rep told allnigeriasoccer.com. “Galatasaray and Beijing Guoan are still in touch with him but nothing has been concluded. There is nothing concrete yet, he has told Beijing Guoan what he wants. “It is not true that he wants to play in the Olympic Games, which is mainly for U23 players.” The 28 - year - old Mikel has made nine appearances for Chelsea in all competitions so far this season. www.soccernet.com.ng/2015/12/mikel-not-planning-to-play-in-olympics.html [/b] |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:22am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria: I'm Celebrating Dream Team VI Success in Triple Fold, Says Siasia [/size] Samson Siasia, Head Coach of the National Under-23 football team, said in Abuja on Monday that he was celebrating its championship triumph in Senegal, in three folds. Siasia, who said this at the secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on arrival from Senegal, told newsmen that his celebration was capped with the championship trophy. The Dream Team VI defeated Algeria 2-1 in the final match to lift the title against all odds. According to Siasia, securing 2016 Olympics ticket and the release of his mother kidnapped in Bayelsa prior to the championship, made the outing a three-in-one achievement. He noted that the perseverance of his players and his determination to remain focused led to the success of the team. "The kidnap of my mother took a lot out of me but I know there was nothing I can do in Senegal. "So, I decided to be focused and think about something else that could inspire me to do well with the team I have. "I was only hoping to qualify for the Olympics not the kidnapping of my mother because there was nothing I could do at that moment since I was not in Bayelsa. "I was only keeping in touch with the people at home to ensure they get her out and thank God it paid off because we qualified for the Olympics, won the trophy and my mother was released," Siasia said. The coach commended his players for their doggedness during the championship and thanked Nigerians for their support and prayers. He, however, urged the National Sports Commission and the NFF to ensure the team began early to prepare for the 2016 Olympics to avoid a repeat of the miserable experiences of the African championship. He said, "I was only hoping to qualify for the Olympics, at least that would have been the best for me, going by our preparation; our preparation wasn't the best. "We had only 12 days to prepare in Gambia, coupled with other issues, while other countries had about two months or more. "I was looking at us picking the second place or third place at least to get to Brazil, but thank God for the perseverance of the players because it paid off." Siasia, who arrived the NFF secretariat at about 6 p.m., handed the under-23 trophy won in Senegal to the General Secretary of the NFF, Mohammed Sanusi. Sanusi, who received the trophy on behalf of NFF President Amaju Pinnick, urged Siasia to ensure he submitted his programme for the 2016 Olympics in time to avoid a fire-brigade approach. NAN also reports that most of the players dispersed from Lagos on arrival from Senegal. Goalkeeper Emmanuel Daniel and Sincere Seth were among those that arrived in Abuja with Siasia. Daniel, who is the goalkeeper of Enugu Rangers, left Abuja immediately for Kaduna to see his family members. Seth plays for the Supreme Court FC, Abuja. The team had since been decamped pending the submission and approval of the team's 2016 Olympics programme by the NFF. (NAN) allafrica.com/stories/201512150446.html [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:28am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Awoniyi: U-23 Eagles Will Be Stronger At 2016 Olympics [/size] [img]http://www.completesportsnigeria.com/caf-u-23-afcon-awoniyi-prefers-rio-2016-ticket-goal-haul/[/img] By Izuchukwu Okosi: Nigeria U-23s striker Taiwo Awoniyi is hopeful that the team will be too strong for opposition at next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Awoniyi was part of the team that achieved qualification to the Games courtesy of their triumph at the 2015 CAF U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal. Awoniyi spoke to Comple tesportsnigeria.com from his base in Germany. “The competition was held outside FIFA calendar and most clubs refused to release their players. We did have a strong team in Senegal but it would have been nice if we had some players the coach wanted,” Awoniyi explained. “All the same I’m believing that having made it, we’ll be stronger at the Olympics because we will have most of the players needed.” Awoniyi admits that a knee injury limited his impact in the team. “The injury stopped me from playing in the final against Algeria which pained me really. I wanted to play in it as I told you. I feel I didn’t do as much as I could,” he added. Responding further to Comple tesportsnigeria.com’s questions, Awoniyi says he cannot play for now for FSV Frankfurt in the second division in Germany due to the latest setback. “The team could not hold a party for me when I returned. I’m injured but hopefully will start playing soon,” the 2013 U-17 World Cup winner said. Algeria and South Africa join Nigeria as Africa’s representatives at next year’s Olympics. Senegal will take part in a play-off to negotiate qualification to the Rio Games. www.completesportsnigeria.com/awoniyi-u-23-eagles-stronger-2016-olympics/ [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:35am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] ‘Rio Olympic gold not impossible’ By: Humphrey Njoku [/size] Fatai Amoo Nigeria’s Dream Team VI assistant coach, Fatai Amoo has said it is not impossible for the side to recapture the 96’ Atlanta performance at the upcoming 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Nigerians emerged winners and earned an instant ticket to the Olympics together with runners-up, Algeria and South Africa at the just concluded 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal. However, Amoo said for the present squad to inch closer to the golden performance of 96’Atlanta the Dream Team VI must be overhauled 100% in its entirety. “Impossible is nothing, it’s quite possible the present squad go ahead to win gold at the upcoming 2016 Olympics in Rio as the 96’ Atlanta set performed in the years back but not under the present scenario that preceded the side campaign at the just concluded Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal. “The motivation for this current squad and coaching crew is low compared with the 1996 Olympic team. “Of course, we must overhaul the team by getting the best players all over the world not overlooking some shining stars in the present squad. “Things must changed completely in addition to total overhaul of the team as we will be meeting the world best in Rio for us to hope for a repeat performance of 96’ Atlanta golden era,” said the former Nigerian assistant coach to supersport.com. Amoo said his side surpassed their mandate at the just concluded 2015 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal. “The first objective handed to us by the football house is the Olympic ticket we achieved the target by qualifying for Rio Olympics and we went ahead to win the championship trophy to keep something in the archives and a record for ourselves and Nigerians. “We are fulfilled as far as Africa U-23 Cup of Nations is concerned the next is the Olympics,” said the former Sunshine Stars coach. The team arrived the country early on Monday while the contingent was dispersed to their respective homes at various locations. ng.supersport.mobi/football/africa-cup-of-nations-u23/news/151215/Rio_Olympic_gold_not_impossible [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:41am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria: Osimhen Delighted With Second Champions' Medal in Two Months [/size] By Mansur Abubakar Chile 5015 FIFA U-17 World Cup highest goal scorer, Victor Osimhen has said he has 'God to thank' after scooping the CAF U-23 winners medal with the Dream Team which came weeks after Nigeria defended the Mundial in Chile. Osimhen, who set a new goals record at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, took the world by storm with his exploits in front of goal in South America, eclipsing the most goals scored in the tournament was called up to join the U-23 team by coach Samson Siasia on his return from the World Cup. "I thank you Lord for the double blessings (two winner's medals) champions of Africa after World Cup trophy" the player who is reported to be on the radar of some of the biggest clubs in Europe wrote on twitter yesterday. Meanwhile, Nigeria captain Okechukwu Azubuike has been named the Most Valuable Player by the CAF Technical Study Group for the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations. The 18-year old, who plays for Turkish side, Yeni Malatyaspor, was the fulcrum of Nigeria's success at the championship that lasted 22 November to 12 December 2015. Siasia's team who beat Algeria 2-1 in the final to emerge champions of the second edition of the tournament will be one of three African nations for next year's Olympics in Brazil. allafrica.com/stories/201512150417.html [/b] 1 Like |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 6:51am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Swedish Outfit “In Touch” With Liverpool Over Starlet Striker [/size] [img]http://www.insidefutbol.com/wp-content/plugins/wp-mobile-detector/timthumb.php?src=http%3A%2F%2Fxyz.insidefutbol.com%2Fimages%2FNigeria_Taiwo_Awoniyi_500.jpg&w=320[/img] Swedish Allsvenskan side Kalmar FF have vowed to keep a close watch on Liverpool youngster Taiwo Awoniyi ahead of a possible loan swoop for the Nigerian striker. Kalmar saw Liverpool pip them to the signing of the youngster, who turned out for Nigeria at the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups before progressing to his country's Under-23 side at the age of just 18. "We keep in touch with both Taiwo and Liverpool and formally he is on loan to Frankfurt until the summer", Kalmar sports manager Thomas Andersson toldKalmar 24. It remains to be seen whether Kalmar will eventually persuade Liverpool to allow the Nigerian starlet to link up with the club on loan. Kalmar have completed the 2015 Swedish season and managed to finish just one spot above the relegation playoff zone in the Allsvenskan. Awoniyi meanwhile has played just once for FSV Frankfurt so far this season, in the German Cup for 18 minutes. www.insidefutbol.com/2015/12/15/swedish-outfit-in-touch-with-liverpool-over-starlet-striker/258203/ [/b] |
Re: All The News About The Olympic Eagles (U-23) HERE! by terzurum5(m): 7:02am On Dec 16, 2015 |
[b][size=14pt] Siasia vows to get stronger team for Olympics [/size] • Says mother’s kidnap destabilised him The Chief Coach of Dream Team VI, Samson Siasia has vowed to mould a very strong team that would be a pride to Africa and Nigeria when the Olympic Football Tournament kicks off next summer. Now that we have qualified for the Olympics we need to go all out to solidify this team. The boys have done so well so most of them will be retained while we will bring in quality players that can add strength to this team. This time around we are facing the world and we should be ready to face the world. This time around the biggest target should be winning the gold medal”, Siasia confessed to SportingLife. Siasia, as blunt as ever, also revealed that there were lots of hiccups and predicaments that made winning the competition very difficult. He, however, showered encomiums on his players for weathering the storm to emerge African Champion. “Honestly the preparations weren’t the best but we focused on qualifying at least for the Olympics. We had only 12 days in Gambia which other countries that also participated had two months and more for preparing for the same tournament. We had other issues too but I was looking at second place or worst scenario the third place to get to Brazil so that we can have a strong team before the start of the Olympics in Rio. But thank God for these boys, for their perseverance and hard work which eventually paid off. “Winning the Africa U- 23 Cup of Nations trophy makes me feel very good. I am relieved not just qualifying for next year’s Olympics in Rio, Brazil but winning the trophy at stake too. It is like putting the icing on a cake. So I am happy that we had a lot of prayers, text messages from Nigerians who actually prayed for us to win “We did not worry about the problems we faced during the competition but we played like Champions and we eventually emerged Champions. This was due to hard work on our part and most importantly the prayers of soccer loving Nigerians who supported us all the way and God actually listened to their prayers. So I am very proud of my players and our fans too. “As regards the kidnap issue of my mother, sincerely speaking it took a lot out of me. I knew there was nothing I could do in Bayelsa while I was in Senegal. I just tried to think about something else that can inspire me to do well with the team that I have. I was looking at trying to qualify the team for the Olympics and not worried about the kidnap of my mother. As at that time there was nothing I could do about it. I was just calling home and trying to know how we can get her out. “Finally it paid off because we qualified for the Olympics and actually won the Cup and my mother was also released. So it was three in one victory. I just thank God for what he has done for me and the team. The prayers of Nigerians and the hard work on the part of the boys eventually paid off”, Siasia told SportingLife. thenationonlineng.net/siasia-vows-to-get-stronger-team-for-olympics/ [/b] 1 Like |
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