Afrofootball - Nigeria

Fixtures+Results National teams Squad World Cup 2014

2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 14 - GROUP F - Nigeria vs Argentina 2:3

Nigeria vs Argentina 2:3

25 Jun 2014

Fixtures+Results National teams Squad World Cup 2014

2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 10 - GROUP F - Nigeria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 1:0

Nigeria vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 1:0

21 Jun 2014

Fixtures+Results National teams Squad World Cup 2014

2014 WORLD CUP - DAY 05 - GROUP F - Iran vs Nigeria 0:0

Iran vs Nigeria 0:0

16 Jun 2014

Stars in Europe World Cup 2014

stars in Europe - Gullit hopes for African surprise at World Cup in Brazil

The former Dutch football-star, Ruud Gullit, hopes a team from Africa will perform well and prove to be the surprise package at the World Cup in Brazil.

10 Jun 2014

Fixtures+Results Friendly National teams World Cup 2014 World Cup 2014 warm up

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

Coaches Fixtures+Results Friendly National teams World Cup 2014 warm up

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 teams Squad World Cup 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

Fixtures+Results Friendly National teams World Cup 2014 World Cup 2014 warm up

2014 World Cup - warm up - Nigeria vs Scotland 2:2

Substitute Uche Nwofor's late strike denied Scotland victory against Nigeria at Craven Cottage.

29 May 2014

Featured FIFA 100 Key-Player Legends

LEGENDS - ‪‪NIGERIA - Jay Jay Okocha - the super eagle

Okocha was born in Enugu, Enugu State. He began playing football on the street just like many other football stars, usually with a makeshift ball.

24 May 2014

Coaches Featured FIFA rankings World Cup 2014 World Cup 2014 warm up

2014 World Cup - prospects of the participating african teams

African teams participating in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

18 May 2014

Nigeria

‪John Obi Mikel‬
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 06/2014

Personal Information
Full name
John Michael Nchekwube Obinna
Date of birth
22 April 1987
Place of birth
Jos, Nigeria
Height
1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Playing position
Defensive Midfielder

Club information
Current club
Chelsea
Number
12

Youth career
Plateau United: 2002-2004

Senior career*
Lyn: 2004-2006
6x apps / 1x goal

Chelsea: 2006-
206x apps / 1x goal

National team‡
Nigeria: 2006-
51x apps / 4x goals

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11 May 2014.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 23 June 2013

John Michael Nchekwube Obinna (born 22 April 1987), commonly known as Mikel John Obi, John Obi Mikel or John Mikel Obi, is a Nigerian footballer, who plays as a midfielder for English club Chelsea and the Nigeria national team.

05/2014