Nonetheless, it is impossible to assess the club’s current disarray without apportioning chunks of blame in Ferguson’s direction; like many greats, his strengths also manifest as weaknesses
Author: Bowale Odutola
Egypt’s Mohammed Aboutreika beat Nigeria’s Sunday Mba to the African Player of the year based in Africa
Both teams were due to square off in a qualifying duel in February but Sierra Leone’s voluntary exit means the Falcons will now have to wait for the winner of the fixture between Kenya and Rwanda to know their final round opponents
Super Eagles and the Mexican National Team, known as ‘Tricolor’. The match will be organized in the United States of America by Soccer
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While calling on the citizens of the state to embrace peace, it also called on the Federal Government to investigate the attacks with a view to brining the perpetrators to book
He scored six goals in seven matches – including one in Nigeria’s victory over Mexico in the final and four in one match against the same opposition in the group phase – and also provided seven assists
Accompanied by his wife, Alhaji Hayatou arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 1.30pm and was received by the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, and Globacom’s Executive Director (Special Projects), Mike Jibutoh
The 20-year-old defender, who trained with the first team squad at Rockliffe Park on Tuesday, has yet to play a senior game of football this season
“The Angola continental qualifier sent the right signal to us as the technical crew that we lacked exposure for the competition
The African football supremo will be arriving in Lagos at 1.25pm aboard a Cameroonian Airliner, and Maigari, alongside the NFF Vice President, Chief Mike Umeh; Members of the Executive Committee, Chief Emeka Inyama, Deji Tinubu, Alhaji Muazu Suleyman and Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh; as well as Assistant Director (Media), Ademola Olajire; and top officials of Globacom Communications will be on hand to receive him
Abubakar stated: “During the session the LMC will work through the registration condition for this season and plans for sensitization and implementation of the mandatory FIFA and CAF licensing conditions
Maigari praised the Nigeria Referees Association and the NFF Referees Committee for the great job they have been doing to improve the standard of refereeing in the country
He was signed from Belgian club, Standard Liege, in January 2012 and immediately went on loan to Dutch top-flight side, ADO Den Haag
The Nigerian winger was replaced at halftime after his first start since the debacle at Hull in early December when Moses was one of the worst performers at the KC Stadium
“Well, I’ve done well at Torrey Pines,” he replied, after losing a play off to fellow American Zach Johnson for the Northwestern Mutual World Challenge, which he hosts
The news will be desperately disappointing for the Gunners boss, Arsene Wenger, who may be forced to bolster his options in the January transfer window as a result of his striker shortage
“For your away trips, you must work together with the NFF to secure your visas in good time and must be of good conduct in everything you do, because those you are going to play away will still come and play you at home,” Sanusi said
Asked if he sees Mourinho as the leading coach in the top flight that can make the difference, Mikel said: “Without a shadow of doubt
And Mourinho was delighted with the Nigerian international’s display on his 300th appearance for the Blues.
“I recognise his ability to play as an anchorman, to play that position in a very comfortable way, with no mistakes,” said Mourinho of Mikel
Bishaw, who spoke first, also expressed his love for the Abuja National Stadium and wished it was in his native Ethiopia.
He said smiling: “Nigeria was obviously the best football nation in Africa last year and I won’t be surprised if a player from the country emerges the player of the year. They deserve to get the award. I also wish this beautiful stadium is somewhere in Addis Ababa