Officials for Saturday’s make-or-break 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Guinea will arrive in the Federal Capital, Abuja on Wednesday.
Match Commissioner, Souleymane Magassouba from Mali, will fly into Lagos aboard an ASKY Airline flight at 3pm, alongside the match referees from Cote d’Ivoire. The five persons will then be airlifted to Abuja aboard Air Nigeria flight in the evening of same day.
The centre referee is Ivorian Doue Normandiez, with his compatriots Yeo Songuifolo, Bayere Moussa and Dembele Denis as 1st Assistant, 2nd Assistant and 4th Official respectively.
The Security Officer for the game, Cameroonian Abel Mbengue, will fly into Lagos aboard an Air Nigeria flight from Douala at 8pm on Thursday, and then connect Abuja on Friday morning.
Opponents Guinea have yet to respond to several inquiries by the Nigeria Football Federation on the contingent’s day and time of arrival. The team will stay at Hotel de Bently, Utako, Abuja.
Meanwhile, Captain Joseph Yobo and left back Taye Taiwo arrived the Super Eagles’ Transcorp Hilton Hotel camp on Tuesday morning, just as the squad returned from morning training session. This brought the number of players in camp to 19.
Forward Ekigho Ehiosun and defender Efe Ambrose, who got married on Saturday in Kaduna and was at a registry in Kaduna on Tuesday morning for the court angle of the solemnization, were being expected before evening training session.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Mikel Fined 5000 Pounds
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi will be fined 5,000 dollars for missing yesterday's deadline to report to the Nigeria camp.
All players were expected to show up yesterday by lunchtime, but Mikel called to inform officials that he would only come in today as he needed time to attend to family matters.
Team officials were unimpressed and have now handed down the fine to the player.
The other 21 invited players trained on Saturday afternoon at the training pitch of the Abuja National Stadium, led by captain Joseph Yobo.
All players were expected to show up yesterday by lunchtime, but Mikel called to inform officials that he would only come in today as he needed time to attend to family matters.
Team officials were unimpressed and have now handed down the fine to the player.
The other 21 invited players trained on Saturday afternoon at the training pitch of the Abuja National Stadium, led by captain Joseph Yobo.
17 Players Arrive Falcons Camp
The Technical crew of Super Falcons are not leaving anything to chance as they are preparing for the crucial away tie against Cameroon for the right to pick the sole ticket for the London 2012 Olympics.
Seventeen players who had arrived camp trained yesterday at the training pitch of the national stadium Abuja and training continues today with more players expected this night.
The players are Precious Dede, Augustina Egwim, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Osinachi Ohale, Cecilia Nku,Asisat Oshoala, Esther Edem, Tochi Oluehi, Francesca Ordega, Amenze Aighewi, Joy Jegede, Gloria Ofoegbu, Martina Ohadugha, Gloria Iroka, Blessing Edoho.
Meanwhile, three players have been called to replace players who are unavoidably absent
They are; Janet David in for Josephine Chukwunonye, Jennifer Osawaru for Evelyn Nwabuoku, Promise Sike for White Ebubeleye.
Seventeen players who had arrived camp trained yesterday at the training pitch of the national stadium Abuja and training continues today with more players expected this night.
The players are Precious Dede, Augustina Egwim, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Osinachi Ohale, Cecilia Nku,Asisat Oshoala, Esther Edem, Tochi Oluehi, Francesca Ordega, Amenze Aighewi, Joy Jegede, Gloria Ofoegbu, Martina Ohadugha, Gloria Iroka, Blessing Edoho.
Meanwhile, three players have been called to replace players who are unavoidably absent
They are; Janet David in for Josephine Chukwunonye, Jennifer Osawaru for Evelyn Nwabuoku, Promise Sike for White Ebubeleye.
Yobo, Osaze Want Intimidating Support.
Captain Joseph Yobo and striker Osaze Odemwingie have called on Nigerians to make the Abuja National Stadium an intimidating arena for when Guinea come calling on Saturday.
The Super Eagles need a convincing win to spare the fans heartache during thegame, even though a 1-0 victory will suffice, and Yobo says the task will be easier of the fans do their part
"We want to appeal to the fans to come out and make the job easier for us," Yobo said. "They have to make the stadium an intimidating place for the Guineans by filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game.
"We dont want a violent atmosphere, we just want the whole stadium to be a sea of green and white so that when they walk in, they'll know that they are playing not only the players on the field, but the fans too."Striker Odemwingie echoed his skipper's words
"I think we as players have shown how committed we are to this game by the way everyone has reported to camp just a day after the coach opened camp.
"Even Efe Ambrose, who got married on Saturday, has left his young wife and is here to serve his country.
"We want to appeal to the fans to also do their part by coming out and filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game like the captain has said, to show the Guineans that we mean business.
"This is a collective effort between the players and the and we will all enjoy the Nations Cup together."
The game kicks off at 2pm Nigeria time.
The Super Eagles need a convincing win to spare the fans heartache during thegame, even though a 1-0 victory will suffice, and Yobo says the task will be easier of the fans do their part
"We want to appeal to the fans to come out and make the job easier for us," Yobo said. "They have to make the stadium an intimidating place for the Guineans by filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game.
"We dont want a violent atmosphere, we just want the whole stadium to be a sea of green and white so that when they walk in, they'll know that they are playing not only the players on the field, but the fans too."Striker Odemwingie echoed his skipper's words
"I think we as players have shown how committed we are to this game by the way everyone has reported to camp just a day after the coach opened camp.
"Even Efe Ambrose, who got married on Saturday, has left his young wife and is here to serve his country.
"We want to appeal to the fans to also do their part by coming out and filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game like the captain has said, to show the Guineans that we mean business.
"This is a collective effort between the players and the and we will all enjoy the Nations Cup together."
The game kicks off at 2pm Nigeria time.
Sports Brands Nigeria Awards debut
Outstanding performance across Nigeria’s rapidly evolving Sports Industry sector is to be recognised for the first time when the Sports Brands Nigeria Awards (SBNA) is staged in December.
The SBNA is a product of www.sportsbrandsnigeria.com and Razzmatazz Media.
CEO of SBNA, Ojeikere Aikhoje, revealed that the awards have received a warm welcome within the sports sector, which is hungry for a means of identifying and rewarding excellence.
“We’re excited that it’s the first of its kind in Nigeria. The SBNA is a broader range of sports-related endeavour. This is the first-ever opportunity to celebrate business achievements.
“It’s about celebrating the impact of leading sports brands. This is the “Oscars of Nigeria’s Sports Market”. It is positioned to be the most visible and sought-after endorsement of commercial achievement in sport.
“Over the years, brands have done a lot to boost the sports industry without getting the desired recognition. This award will ensure that deserving sports brands are celebrated,” Aikhoje stated.
He added that the SBNA will have a “Hall of Fame” category to honour individuals who have created the right atmosphere for sports brands to flourish in Nigeria.
Aikhoje stated that the award categories will be announced later, while the SBNA official logo will also be unveiled to the sporting press and industry practitioners.
The SBNA is a product of www.sportsbrandsnigeria.com and Razzmatazz Media.
CEO of SBNA, Ojeikere Aikhoje, revealed that the awards have received a warm welcome within the sports sector, which is hungry for a means of identifying and rewarding excellence.
“We’re excited that it’s the first of its kind in Nigeria. The SBNA is a broader range of sports-related endeavour. This is the first-ever opportunity to celebrate business achievements.
“It’s about celebrating the impact of leading sports brands. This is the “Oscars of Nigeria’s Sports Market”. It is positioned to be the most visible and sought-after endorsement of commercial achievement in sport.
“Over the years, brands have done a lot to boost the sports industry without getting the desired recognition. This award will ensure that deserving sports brands are celebrated,” Aikhoje stated.
He added that the SBNA will have a “Hall of Fame” category to honour individuals who have created the right atmosphere for sports brands to flourish in Nigeria.
Aikhoje stated that the award categories will be announced later, while the SBNA official logo will also be unveiled to the sporting press and industry practitioners.
17 Players Hit Falcons Camp.
Ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games qualifier, seventeen Super Falcons have reported to camp ahead of a crucial match against Cameroon in less than three weeks.
Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Eucharia Uche, was delighted as the players trained this morning.
Precious Dede tops the list of invited players to camp.
Other players in camp are, Tochukwu Oluehi, Ezinne Mbalisi, Blessing Edoho, Gloria Ofoegbu, Joy Jegede, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Glory Iroka and Martina Ohadugha
Uche, former international striker, had threatened to jettison the invited group should they continue to show lackadaisical attitude to invitation, with only five players in camp four days after the call.
The coach decision appeared to have worked as 12 more players discountenanced the holiday period to show up at the team’s Millennium Hotel camp in Abuja.
Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Eucharia Uche, was delighted as the players trained this morning.
Precious Dede tops the list of invited players to camp.
Other players in camp are, Tochukwu Oluehi, Ezinne Mbalisi, Blessing Edoho, Gloria Ofoegbu, Joy Jegede, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Glory Iroka and Martina Ohadugha
Uche, former international striker, had threatened to jettison the invited group should they continue to show lackadaisical attitude to invitation, with only five players in camp four days after the call.
The coach decision appeared to have worked as 12 more players discountenanced the holiday period to show up at the team’s Millennium Hotel camp in Abuja.
Monday, October 3, 2011
MAIGARI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GOLDEN EAGLETS
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, has stated that the present coaching crew of the Golden Eaglets would be accorded the necessary support to qualify the country for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in UAE.
The Maigari-led NFF board’s election into office coincided with the country’s lost opportunity to qualify for the last African Under-17 Youth Championship held in Rwanda.
The Golden Eaglets; then under coach Monday Odigie, were edged out of the African tournament by Democratic Republic of Congo causing their failure to make it to the FIFA tournament hosted and won by Mexico recently.
But reflecting on his one year anniversary in office, the amiable president said the incoming coaching crew of the Golden Eaglets are already guaranteed maximum support as they set to rebuild the team from scratch.
The NFF were actually restrained from discharging their duties following the post election crisis that nearly tore Nigerian football to shreds.
The NFF would soon expectedly meet the new coaching staff of the national Under-17 team with a view to working out modalities for upcoming tournaments amongst other things.
The Maigari-led NFF board’s election into office coincided with the country’s lost opportunity to qualify for the last African Under-17 Youth Championship held in Rwanda.
The Golden Eaglets; then under coach Monday Odigie, were edged out of the African tournament by Democratic Republic of Congo causing their failure to make it to the FIFA tournament hosted and won by Mexico recently.
But reflecting on his one year anniversary in office, the amiable president said the incoming coaching crew of the Golden Eaglets are already guaranteed maximum support as they set to rebuild the team from scratch.
The NFF were actually restrained from discharging their duties following the post election crisis that nearly tore Nigerian football to shreds.
The NFF would soon expectedly meet the new coaching staff of the national Under-17 team with a view to working out modalities for upcoming tournaments amongst other things.
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