The session, which was adjudged needful by most of the players, was under the supervision of the Super Eagles boss, Stephen Keshi, and his assistants – Dan Amokachi, Hyauondonou Valere and Ike Shorunmu
Browsing: Coach Staphen Keshi
He said this is because they are likely to have similar weather as Sao Paulo, the Brazilian city where the Super Eagles will be based for the tournament
Nigeria was again pitched against Argentina at the 2014 World Cup draws on Friday in Bahia, Brazil while Bosnia Hergovina and Iran will complete the teams in Group F of the Mundial
Keshi had on Thursday released a 30-man list of home-based players who will begin preparations for Nigeria’s debut appearance at next year’s CHAN in South Africa
He said: “President Goodluck Jonathan has shown more than enough commitment to sports in this country
The sponsor, telecommunication giants, Globacom, and CAF stated this at a joint press conference held in Lagos on Monday. Globacom was represented at the occasion by its National Sales Coordinator, Segun Adeyemo, while the Director of Media Division, Confederation of African Football, Junior Binyam, spoke on behalf of CAF
While the Eagles’ World Cup qualifying match against Ethiopian holds at the U.J. Esuene Stadium, Calabar, Cross River State on November 16, the friendly against Italy holds in London two days after
Keshi, who spoke in Abuja, said the match to him is like a World Cup qualifier or even a final and it effectively kick-starts preparation for the CHAN 2014 championship that will be hosted in South Africa in January, thus praising the Nigeria Football Federation for the vision of quick preparation
Speaking after his side’s 2-1 win over Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Sunday, Keshi said he was not disappointed by the gritty display of the host and praised the resilience of his players in rebuffing them
“I am surprised that it has become Keshi condemning the entire process of stadium repairs
The tactician has masterminded the Super Eagles’ progression to the knock-out phase of the World Cup, having finished top of their qualifying group to book a two-legged tie against the Walia Antelopes of Ethiopia
Team’s Media Officer, Ben Alaiya, quotes Keshi as saying from the United States where he has gone on a short visit to his family, that the three players give him a lot of options in the major departments of the game
“We feel the racist remarks by Mr. Keshi are not acceptable,” FAM’s General Secretary, Suzgo Nyirenda, opined
Okoku, who disclosed this on Wednesday on behalf of Keshi and Odiye,
said the combined efforts was aimed at giving the pupils an
opportunity to achieve their academic goals without interruption
“I remember his wedding was initially fixed for June this year but he moved the wedding to July because of the FIFA
Confederation Cup and World Cup qualifiers
The Super Eagles resumed their preparations for the second leg tie against Cote D’ Ivoire in Abuja on Monday evening, with the coaching crew concentrating on shooting and accuracy in front of goal
He said: “Considering the fact that this is a new team and we only had four days of training sessions, I think we have a team in the making
Even as the African champions were rueing several missed chances in the 0-3 loss to World and European champions, Spain, at the FIFA Confederations Cup tournament in Brazil, Keshi pencilled down goalkeeper Chigozie Agbim, defenders Azubuike Egwuekwe, Godfrey Oboabona, Solomon Kwambe and Benjamin Francis, midfielders Emeka Eze
and Sunday Mba and forward Muhammad Gambo from the squad that was with him in Brazil, and added 14 more from Nigeria’s top flight and two from the lower division
A top official at the Glass House secretariat said there was no cause for alarm over Sam’s choice of playing for Germany after he was named in the team of German’s Coach, Joachin Loew, for the internationals against Ecuador and the United States
The delegation of 12 home-based players and technical/backroom staff will depart Abuja for the training camp in Nuremberg, Germany on May 15 while the overseas-based professionals are expected to join the team in Germany as their various Leagues come to an end