Friday, 22 July 2011

IN-FORM CHIBUIKE WARNS SIASIA WITH A BANG

…AS CHATTO SHINES FOR 90 MINUTES
In-form Nigerian star John Chibuike has send warning note to Samson Siasia for overlooking him in his recently released list for Ghana friendly in London after scoring a fantastic goal that send his club BK Hacken to the next round of Europa Cup qualifiers over Honka who also feature another Nigerian Omagemi Dudu in Finland.

BK Hacken storm Finland with 1-0 home advantage after beating the their opponent in Sweden before finalizing their effort with another victory in ISS Stadion (Vantaa) thanks to Chibuike  42 minutes opener before Forsell seal the victory at 85 minutes  to complete the 3-0 aggregate.

"I am not afraid of who we are playing in the next round, we are battle ready. "We improve everyday and our effort here against Honka has boated our confidence that we can go all the way to play in Europa Cup.

"I am so happy that I make it again at the top games like this, I have been so focus to improve on my games. It is a good thing to score for you my club because they believe in me. 

"Nothing should stop us from playing Europa, I think we have the team. We will continue doing the battle until we are there.

"I was disappointed that Nigeria coaches does not look at what am doing because I am not playing in Spain or England but I will never be discourage over that. I go all the way to score against Honka because I want to prove the coach wrong for not inviting me and I am glad to achieve my aim. I know my best has not come yet.

Dominic Chatto proves a lot in the mid-defence of the BK Hacken's team with good composure on  the ball.

Thursday, 21 July 2011

MONDAY JAMES: DON'T RIGHT ME OFF FOR EAGLES!


Hammarby IF of Sweden centre back Monday James is desperate to prove he has a future in the national team, and eyeing a reunion with former U-20 coach, Samson Siasia for Super Eagles shirt.

The former U-20 ace who proves a lot at the junior level reveal that he's getting closer for return into the national team having played at the U-20 World cup and Beijing Olympic 2008 where the team came second behind Argentina.

The Beijing Olympic star is currently at his peak form and look certain to solve the problem of Super Eagles back four recently lamented by the coach.

"I'm working extraordinary hard to be at my best overtime I'm on the pitch, and one of my aim now is to be part of the Super Eagles team. "I have missed a lot in the team even in my club because of my injury and the problem I have with my former coach but I am happy to find back my happiness here.

"I am doing well right now, I play every week and I give my best to impress my coach. "Everything is moving well for me and a return to the national team is my focus.

"I will be glad to get the coach's call any day, I will like him to give me chance to play in his team, I have played under him on two three tournament, and I am happy to impress during the time, but a reunion will be perfect for me.

"I really thank God the way everything is this season, and I will like to continue my fine form to help my team to the topflight. "Yeah, we are on the business, we have what it takes to lift the team. My coach has thank on my experience, the team missed me a lot during my injury and I have put those things behind to concentrate on my career.

However, the Bayelsa born star task the Super Eagles coach not right him off for a place in his team, stressing that he's back and ready to roll in his team.
"What can I do to make myself available for the national team? I think is to keep giving my best for my club as well as to be determined with my faith that I will be there one day.

Wednesday, 20 July 2011

EUROPA CUP: DOMINIC, CHIBUIKE OUT TO BURY HONKA'S DREAM

BK Hacken of Sweden players Chibuike John and Dominic Chatto have vow to bury the dream of their opponent in playing in the final Europa Cup slot as both teams clash in Finland for the second leg of the Europa cup qualifiers.

The Nigerian duo are of the advantage having pip their visitor last week in Sweden 1-0, which is not good enough for the Sweden based club BK Hacken if they slip off against their Finnish opponent Honka FC who also paraded another Nigeria Dudu Omagbemi, on Thursday.

According to Chibuike, the 22 years old attacking midfielder who has played 14 games in 15 matches for his club this season said they are going for nothing than victory in Finalnd, also disclosing that they are in good shape to reach the final round of the stage.

"I want to help my team to play in Europa cup, and that is why am looking towards victory against Honka. "Really, they played good game against us in our home and they made it difficult for us before we could even score the lone goal but i believe we can bank on our current form to end their dreams. Chibuike explained

Chibuike has been a prominent player in the Hacken's team and has been a target of major European club but insisted that a move to one of the best league in the world is possible if he is to leave sweden after the season. But despite his consistent playing which has caught lots of attention to be rated as one of the finest attacking midfielder in the league, he's yet to be invited into the national, and has query the team selection.

"I don't know the criteria in playing for the national team but i think I have overdue for the call up. I am playing very well week in week out for my club and I have won so many individual awards here but I don't know why I have not been consider good for the National team.

Similarly, Dominic Chatto, 25 years old defensive midfielder who has also enjoy a rave of the news like Chibuike said he's ready just his other colleagues in the team to help Hacken to victory.

"I have played in the country before, i have a good record there and I will be glad to take out victory in the country where I was once the best player for two years.
"Nothing good for us than victory. We are capable of making record in this team and I will be happy to see this team who has given the opportunity to excel in the country in Europa Cup final. 

2008 Finnish player of the year also reckons that there is need for the Super Eagles as well as the Dream Team coach to have a look at what they are doing in their clubs for a chance in the national team.
"I think for any player to be invited into national team must be playing regularly for his club. I believe if that is the case,we deserve a call up. I was invited in 2008 Olympic Games by Siasia and I will really be happy to see the invitation once again. I have what it takes to solve the defending problem of the team. I know a lot of good players occupy that position but a trial will convince the coach.

Tuesday, 19 July 2011

AJILORE READY FOR BRONDBY MOVE

Super Eagles midfielder Oluwafemi Ajilore has revealed that he remains open to a summer move to Danish side Brondby who are reported to have tabled an offer for the former Midtjylland player.

Ajilore, who is yet to play for the Eagles after featuring for the national team in an international friendly against Sierra Leone in Lagos, told Complete Sports that until the deal is sealed the reports regarding his imminent transfer remains mere speculation.

According to reports in Holland, Groningen wanto use the 26 year old player in a swap deal to land Brondby midfielder Michael Krohn-Dehli to the club, who narrowly missed out on the Europa League last season.

“Brondby are a big club in Denmark and it will be nice going back there to join a top club if the offer is right. I spoke to my agent about the purported move and what he told me is that Groningen are still stalling on the move,” the former FC Ebedei player began.

“They will be playing in the Europa League and it would be a dream if to play in the Europa competition.”

Monday, 18 July 2011

PAUL OBIEFULE: MY CREATIVITY IS NEEDED IN EAGLES

Honefoss of Norwaymidfielder Paul Obiefule has set out his determination to win back a place in Samson Siasia's team for the 2012 Nations cup preparation.
The talented midfield maestro made his debut for the Super Eagles in the LG tournament  in 2004, and still hungry of more success with the Nigerian team.
"I will really like to be part of the new Super Eagles. I have been there and I know the joy in playing for national team. "So coming back again will be fantastic as the coach is given chances to prove.
"Winning bronze medal in 2006 was a good memory despite some inconsistency in the team then but I am proud of my contribution into the team, and I will be happy to see myself don the colors again. I think the coach needs my creativity in the midfield with my experience.
He further added that: "I think the coach can still bank on my experience, I know the coach is working the balancing of the midfield, and I believe i have what it take to be there and solve the midfield problem.
He was a member of Super Eagles squad that won bronze in Egypt in 2006. He has been capped 10 times for his country.

lKAITA STRANDED IN NIGERIA

This certainly is not the best of times for out-of-favour Super Eagles midfielder, Sani Kaita, who is battling tooth and nail to get his resident permit to return to his new club in Belgium.

Kaita, who has been sidelined by national team head coach Samson Siasia since he took over the Super Eagles late last year, no thanks to the red card he got that cost Nigeria the match against Greece at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa , is in Kaduna where he has been training alone waiting for his resident permit.
According to the Beijing Olympics silver medallist who recently signed for Belgian top division side, Germinal Beerschort, told Complete Sports that his club is working round the clock to ensure that he gets his resident permit and join up with them for the new season.

“My club president has assured me that my permit will be ready soon and I have been keeping fit by training regularly in Kaduna. I had to leave Kano for Kaduna for concentration. I have so many fans in Kano and because they would not allow me to concentrate very well that is why I relocated to Kaduna where I can train with little distraction.

“I can’t wait to join my new club and help them to do well in the league, then try and make a return to the Super Eagles after over a year absence from the national team. I have begged for forgiveness from Nigerians and I have been hoping that the coaches would give my another chance to redeem my image.
“I have served this country very well and it is not fair that I should been dumped like that for one mistake after five years with the national team. I think I still have a role to play in the Eagles and should be recalled,” he stated.