2014 World Cup - warm up - USA vs Nigeria 2:1

The United States completed their World Cup preparations with victory over Nigeria.

8 Jun 2014
African Confederation Cup 2014 - group stage - 3rd matches - results so far

Coton Sport secure a dramatic victory against Asec Mimosas. 

Group A
• 06 June: Asec Mimosas vs Coton Sport 2:3 
• 07 June: Real Bamako vs AC Leopards -:-

Group B
• 07 June: Etoile du Sahel vs Nkana -:-
• 08 June: Sewe Sports vs Al Ahly -:-

7 Jun 2014
AFRICAN CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2014 - GROUP STAGE - 3RD MATCHES - RESULTS so far

Sudanese side Al Hilal and AS Vita Club of the Democratic Republic of Congo drew 1:1 

Group A
• 06 June: Al Hilal vs AS Vita Club 1:1 
• 08 June: TP Mazembe vs Zamalek -:-

Group B
• 07 June: Entente Setif vs Al Ahli Benghazi -:-
• 08 June: Esperance vs CS Sfaxien -:-

7 Jun 2014
2014 World Cup - warm up - Algeria vs Romania 2:1

Algeria coach confident heading to Brazil - Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic is full of optimism ahead of the World Cup after his side beat Romania 2:1 in a friendly featuring a bizarre incident.

6 Jun 2014
Transfer - Mali - Seydou Keita joins Italian side Roma

Mali's Seydou Keita has signed a one-year deal with Italian side AS Roma.

6 Jun 2014
2014 World Cup - warm up - Nigeria vs Greece 0:0

Keshi feels these games have given him and his players an insight into what lies ahead. "All I need is the mentality and discipline to dominate the game and take chances," he added. "In friendlies you can correct your mistakes but in a tournament it can cost us dearly.

5 Jun 2014
NATIONAL TEAM - COACH - SA will not renew the contract of coach Gordon Igesund

 "The contract of Gordon Igesund will not be renewed when it expires on August 31," national football association president Danny Jordaan told a Soweto news conference.

4 Jun 2014
2014 World Cup - squad - Nosa Igiebor cut from Nigeria squad

Nosa Igiebor is one of the seven players to be dropped from Nigeria's final 23-man squad for the World Cup. The Real Betis midfielder and Parma's Joel Obi, who both faced Scotland in last week's 2:2 draw, have been plagued by injury this season. The other players to miss out are goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi, midfielders Ejike Uzoenyi and Nnamdi Oduamadi.

4 Jun 2014
2015 Africa Cup qualifier - 2nd round- fixtures

Qualifying - second round- fixtures

• 18.-20.07.14: Congo vs Rwanda -:-
• 01.-03.08.14: Rwanda vs Congo -:-

• 18.-20.07.14: Benin vs Malawi -:-
• 01.-03.08.14: Malawi vs Benin -:-

• 18.-20.07.14: Lesotho vs Kenya -:-
• 01.-03.08.14: Kenya vs Lesotho -:-

• 18.-20.07.14: Sierra Leone vs Seychelles -:-
• 01.-03.08.14: Seychelles vs Sierra Leone -:-

• 18.-20.07.14: Uganda vs Equatorial Guinea -:-
• 01.-13.08.14: Equatorial Guinea vs Uganda -:-

• 18.-20.07.14: Tanzania vs Mozambique -:-
• 01.-03.08.14: Mozambique vs Tanzania -:-

• 18.-20.07.14: Botswana vs Guinea Bissau -:-
• 01.-03.08.14: Guinea Bissau vs Botswana -:-

 

3 Jun 2014

STARS IN ASIA - NIGERIA - CLUB - Peter Odemwingie signs for Indonesian test

Madura United Peter Odemwingie

 

Former Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie would love to roll back the years in Indonesia by scoring important goals after his move to Madura United.

The 35-year-old, who represented the Super Eagles at the 2010 and 2014 World Cup tournaments, has signed a one-year deal with the option of an extension.

The ex-WBA and Stoke man last played for Rotherham but left in January.

"These are exciting times for Indonesian football and I'm happy to be a part of it," he told BBC Sport.

"Hopefully I can roll back the years by scoring important goals for Madura."

He becomes the third former English Premier League star to move to Indonesia after Michael Essien and Carlton Cole.

"I had no idea what it's like here but I had a brief chat with Michael Essien and he gave me positive feedback," Odemwingie explained.

"To be regarded as a marquee signing is huge - I've played in different European countries but this place is really beautiful - and the people are very friendly.

"I've scored goals at all the top clubs I played and I believe with the help of my teammates I can still do the same here."

Based in in Pamekasan, Madura, East Java, Madura United finished third in the league last season.

Capped 67 times by Nigeria, Odemwingie's final chapters in English football were at Championship clubs Bristol City and Rotherham - having been a free agent since leaving the latter following a seven-game stint.

Born in Uzbekistan, he also played in Belgium, France and Russia before spending the last seven years in English football including stints with Premier League sides West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.

He marked his Nigeria debut with a goal against Kenya in Lagos in 2002, and was widely regarded as one of the most committed and dedicated players to have represented his country.

As well as winning a silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, he was part of the squad that finished in third place at the 2004, 2006 and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.

 

10 Apr 2017
(BBC Sport, Lagos by Oluwashina Okeleji)

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