Int’l friendly: Nigeria vs Russia— preview, date, time and where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will return to action on Tuesday when they face Russia in an international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, with Eric Chelle looking to use the game to assess his reshaped squad and respond to Nigeria's disappointing start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
NHF: 2009 was good for hockey
Nigeria Hockey Federation has given itself a pass mark in its 2009 activities. Secretary-general of the Federation, Gloria Ekwempu-Chinwuko, submitted that the year witnessed a lot of activities and they are looking forward to a fruitful year in 2010.
Following is a review of the federations activities for the out gone year.
Angola: Eagles will play under less pressure, Adepoju
Super Eagles coach Shaibu Amodu during the week trimmed down his 32-man list to 24 ahead of the team’s departure to Durban, South Africa, where the team would prepare for the Nations Cup in Angola which kicks off on January 10th 2010.
Angola 2010: Amodu on a suicide mission
Nigerian football lovers may be in for a shock treatment when the Africa Nations Cup kicks off on January 10, 2010 with the manner of players Super Eagles coach, Shaibu Amodu finally announced Wednesday as his team to face Group C opponents, Mozambique, Benin Republic and defending champions, Egypt.
Amodu’s team can rule Africa, Ekpo
Former Green Eagles midfielder Friday Ekpo seem to have a firm trust in Shaibu Amodu’s leadership qualities, reports Kate Obodo.
Ekpo who was an outstanding midfielder during his days with the Eagles said Amodu’s team has a collection of quality players who have what it takes to confront any team in the world.
Nations Cup: Our preparation will speak for us, Onigbinde
Former Super Eagles coach to the 2002 Korea/ Japan World Cup, Adegboye Onigbinde has warned the Super Eagles not to underrate other teams during the Africa Nation’s Cup billed for Angola this month.
