Thursday 10 January 2013

Super Eagles 23-man list for AFCON 203 in South Africa

Meet the 23 players selected by Coach Stephen Keshi to challenge the continient for the Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa from 19th Jan - 10th Feb 2013.
Super Eagles - Nigeria line up
Courtesy:Goal.com
 Goal Keepers
Vincent Enyeama Maccabi Tel Aviv
Austin Ejide Hapoel Be’er Sheba
Chigozie Agbim Enugu Rangers
 
Defenders:
Elderson Echiejile FC Braga
Juwon Oshaniwa Ashdod FC
Joseph Yobo Fenerbahce
Efe Ambrose Celtic FC
Azubuike Egwuekwe Warri Wolves
Kenneth Omeruo ADO Den Haag
Godfrey Oboabona Sunshine Stars
 
Midfielders:
John Mikel Obi Chelsea FC
Nosa Igiebor Real Betis
Ogenyi Onazi SS Lazio
Obiorah Nwankwo Calcio Padova
Fegor Ogude Valerenga FC
Reuben Gabriel Kano Pillars
 
Forwards:
Ahmed MusaCSKA Moscow
Emmanuel EmenikeSpartak Moscow
Brown IdeyeDynamo Kyiv
Victor MosesChelsea FC
Ikechukwu UcheVillarreal FC
Ejike UzoenyiEnugu Rangers
Sunday MbaEnugu Rangers

Monday 7 January 2013

Messi leads FIFA 2012 awardees, wins Ballon d'Or

messi smiles
FIFA Ballon d'Or: LIONEL MESSI

FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award 2012: ABBY WAMBACH

FIFA Puskas Award: MIROSLAV STOCH

FIFA Coach of the Year: VICENTE DEL BOSQUE

FIFA Women's Coach of the Year: PIA SUNDHAGE

FIFA / FIFPro World XI:

Goalkeeper: Iker Casillas

Defenders: Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Radomel Falcao, Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA Presidential Award: FRANZ BECKENBAUER

FIFA Fair Play Award: UZBEKISTAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION


Friday 4 January 2013

Demba Ba: Another top choice or pair?

Good! Senegalese striker Demba Ba has joined Chelsea Football club on a three-and-half-year deal worth £7m. The 27 year old forward is obviously delighted to have made the move from Newcatle to join the current Champions League holders following.

In his comment, he stated that he did not have to think twice before joining the London club owing to the history and achievments of the club.
"This club is at another level - it isn't West Ham or Newcastle," Ba told Chelsea's official website. "They are both big clubs with a strong history, but Chelsea is Chelsea and you cannot compare. It will be easier with world-class players around, who make the football look so easy."

One issue making the rounds is that the player has come to Chelsea to replace Spaniard Fernando Torres as top choice for the Blues.

Meanwhile, interim coach Rafa Benitez has cleared the air on the factors that led to the signing of Ba- "We were looking for a player who we could play right now because we have one game every three days," said Benitez. "So we couldn't be waiting, and I think that it's the kind of player in the Premier League who can do well from the first day."

That first day looks set to be Saturday's FA Cup third-round trip to Southampton, with Benitez considering throwing his new signing straight in at the deep end. Fernando Torres has started almost every game this season and the Chelsea boss is keen to rest his compatriot in the wake of Daniel Sturridge's move to Liverpool.

"With Sturridge leaving, Fernando as just the main striker was always a problem," said Benitez, who refused to comment on other potential arrivals. "We have now a different option, a player that maybe can play even behind Fernando, maybe with Fernando, maybe on his own."

Sometimes you never can tell until you hear from the Horses’ mouth. Ba play with Fernando or on his own.....

As usual time shall tell.

 

Thursday 3 January 2013

Happy New year


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