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Yobo leads Eagles out

Posted: 2010-09-05 15:57

Joseph Yobo will lead out Nigeria's Super Eagles against Madagascar, with coach Austin Eguavoen naming just one domestic league player in his starting XI. 

The Fenerbahce defender is one of seven players from the World Cup squad starting against the Islanders.


Nigeria - 1. Enyeama, 17. Odiah, 3. Nwabili, 14. Ajilore, 2. Yobo, 6. Shittu, 11. Odemwingie, 9. Martins, 8. Eneramo, 10. Mikel, K. Uche 

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Anino: 2010-09-05 16:07

So...the same losers that disgraced the country are being given ANOTHER chance? Not talking of Uche or Enyeama, but the other cut-rate failures.

skooll: 2010-09-05 16:13

Please can somebody tell me where to watch this match via Internt Website.

Please, is thematch start?

BOMAT: 2010-09-05 16:14

Collins, please are you sure of this lineup? Another website says Kalu Uche is not in the starting lineup. Instead, it is Ahmed Musa. Please confirm and get back to us.

KidKudu7: 2010-09-05 16:19

Nigeria will lose today because of fielding the same losers of the world cup squad.

udndafia@yahoo.com: 2010-09-05 16:34

skooll, u can watch the match online through http://iraqgoals.net/

lagamekus: 2010-09-05 16:39

hello SKOOLL. you can watch it live online on www.iraqgoals.com. It will start 5pm

lekan: 2010-09-05 16:40

Nothing ever changes in Nigerian football...shame!

lagamekus: 2010-09-05 16:42

Austin Eguavoen is just like the foolish lagerback,he still fielded thesame players that disgraced us.Why did he not field little messi stanley okoro. may God help him.

lagamekus: 2010-09-05 16:44

what is YPBO and ****TU still doing in super eagles, they should be in jail now for ruining our football

blessman1: 2010-09-05 16:47

About 2 watch comedy half hour with H-tension, pls if u are abve 50yrs goto bed b4 5pm or watch cartoons station...E-goat go 4 a draw.

ESHO: 2010-09-05 17:08

watch the match on OSBC TV... NTA POOR..

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:14

pls what is the scores

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:20

pls what is the scores

zinzon: 2010-09-05 17:22

The issue is not if Nigeria wins, it is how the team go about doing so. I feel we are in for a rollercoaster drive, again!

This is the choice, I fear, of a coach who despite all noises to the contrary has an eye to the big prize, becoming SE Coach permanently for the second time. He has chosen to take no risks by blooding new talent.

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:24

pls what is the scores

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:26

pls who score for naija

murphy: 2010-09-05 17:27

sorry my follow 9ja, How can i watch the game via internet. Please help?

Garvey: 2010-09-05 17:27

Nigeria 1 : Madagascar 0

Garvey: 2010-09-05 17:28

Scorer : Obafemi Martins

au: 2010-09-05 17:31

Garvey abeg where you dey watch the match?
Also how can i get in contact with you and K Gaddafi email wise? I have got an idea and as a SICK and tired naija man maybe this can be my little starting quota to our greatness....

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:32

pls who score for naija

Shawnnie: 2010-09-05 17:34

I find it extremely difficult to understand why everything in nigeria is completely in chaos for decades. From politics, sports (football to be precise), the economy, developments, religion, tribalism, etc........ "If my people who are called by my name will repent and turn from their wicked ways, then I (God) will heal their land", according to the holy scriptures. The fasely & self-acclaimed giant of Africa is gradully falling to shambles. I hope and pray that, God will revive the land and deliver the people of naija. Everything is bizzare and disorganise. Super Chickens may win against madagasca....I mean maybe since the Chickens are playing on home soil.

Garvey: 2010-09-05 17:34

Scorer : Obafemi Martins

Garvey: 2010-09-05 17:37

@au - I am not watching the match live. I still could not find any source online. Just following the play by play info. You can reach me at garvey_im@yahoo.de

Garvey: 2010-09-05 17:41

http://nationscup.mtnfootball.com/live/content.php?Item_ID=32968

quadry: 2010-09-05 17:41

sorry guys the game can not be seen on-line at the moment! hopefully 2nd half!

quadry: 2010-09-05 17:43

sorry guys the game can not be seen on-line at the moment! hopefully 2nd half!

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:44

pls who score for naija

au: 2010-09-05 17:44

nna thanks o Garvey, I just sent u an email with my username as part of the subject header

Promise : 2010-09-05 17:45

Nigeria is capable of wining this match,so therefore they should strive to win the match.

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:54

pls who score for naija

Nehy : 2010-09-05 17:55

First half: nigeria 2 : 0 madagascar courtesy martins and enaramo

wasiu: 2010-09-05 17:56

pls who score for naija

ken gadaffi: 2010-09-05 18:05

is this the new dawn we all have been craving for? Time shall tell. @au you can reach me through kengadaffi@yahoo.com

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

Garvey: 2010-09-05 18:13

@Ken - na ordinary Madagascar we dey play o.

sammyify: 2010-09-05 18:14

46’ – Madagascar kick off the second half.


– The second half is about to start soon, Nigeria back on the pitch.


45 + 4’ – It's the end of the first half. The Tunisian ref blows his whistle. Fans are dreaming of more goals from the Eagles after the interval.


45 + 2’ – The crowd are now a lot more excited and begin to do the Mexican wave in celebration.


45 + 2’ – Great work by Martins again! The Rubin Kazan striker really wants to play.


45 + 1’ – GOAL! Martins darts into the box from the left and Eneramo finally gets his goal with a simple tap-in. Nigeria lead 2-0.


45’ – Defensive header by Yobo... There will be four minutes of additional time.


44’ – The long ***** by Nigeria are easily read and cleared by the Barea.


43’ – Martins is stopped in the nick of time as he steadies to fire home from inside the Madagascar box.


42’ – Scrappy play by both teams as game approaches the half time mark.


39’ – Nigeria pile on the pressure in search of a second goal.


38’ – Still 1-0 in favour of Nigeria as the visitors continue to defend resolutely.


36’ – Madagascar look comfortable on the ball, but it is Uche who blasted at goal from outside the box for goalkeeper Masina to save easily.


34’ – Eneramo again runs clear of the Barea back line but he fails to get a hold on his shot. The Esperance striker looks good for a goal.


– The game is still wide open as Madagascar are here to play football, they are not intimidated by Nigeria's track record.


31’ – Eagles clear their lines back in defence as the Barea attack again.


29’ – Madagascar can look after themselves physically as the likes of Osaze, Martins and even Eneramo find out quite quickly...


28’ – Tempo of the game has slowed down since a frantic opening by hosts Nigeria.


26’ – The lively Laliana puts in a cross inside the Nigeria box, but there is no player to make the necessary connection.


25’ – Long ball by Yobo locates Uche, whose chip from outside of the foot is again punched away by the Madagascar goalkeeper.


23’ – Martins forces a corner kick, the first of the game after he was again put through by Uche.


21’ – Free kick for Eagles from a scorable distance, taken by Uche but the goalie punches the eventual kick to safety.


20’ – It was a clinical finish by Martins, who dashes into the box before firing home with his weaker right foot.


19’ – GOAL! Obafemi Martins opens the scoring. Nigeria lead 1-0.


18’ – Eneramo's shot from well outside the box goes wide.


16’ – Mikel is spraying his long ***** to launch the Nigeria attack, but the away team seem to be reading those ***** very well.


14’ – This will not be a picnic for the Eagles. Madagascar are holding their own even on a bumpy UJ Esuene Stadium pitch.


13’ – Martins sets up Kalu Uche inside the 18-yard box but Madagascar clear their lines.


6’ – Eagles playing the ball around well as Madagascar try to contain them and sit back in their own half of the pitch.


4’ – Game restarts after a three-minute delay.


1’ – Nigeria take kick-off.


1’ – Still within the minute mark, Eneramo goes clear for Nigeria, but he fails to make hay after he collided with the goalkeeper. It's a cracking start!


– Game held up for a couple of minutes to attend to the injured Madagascar goalie.


– The team captains shake hands and we're ready for kick off.


– The Barea of Madagascar are kitted in all-red. It's a packed stadium, which has a capacity of about 15,000.


– Nigeria line-up: Vincent Enyeama – Chidi Odiah, Valentine Nwabili, Joseph Yobo, Danny ****tu – Oluwafemi Ajilore, Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Kalu Uche – Michael Eneramo, Obafemi Martins.


– The teams are on the touchline for the national anthems now.


– Nigeria are playing in all-green strips and will be led by Joseph Yobo.


– Today’s referee is Jedidi Slim from Tunisia.


– Match venue, UJ Esuene Stadium has staged matches of the 1999 FIFA Under-20 World Cup and last year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup.


– It once boasted a top team, Calabar Rovers, but these days they are languishing in the obscurity of the lower league.


– The southern coastal town of Calabar, widely regarded as the cleanest in Nigeria, has been bubbling since it was announced last weekend it will host this full international fixture.

victor: 2010-09-05 18:18

I have always said it , our problem for the past 5years is yakubu, he is not a gifted player, he trys his best, which always falls short, he destroyed Martins in Eagles, and other promising stars, because he had the connections. Martis is a fast and quick player that florishes on one two touch type of foothbal,martins could have been exceptional if he had played for Arsanel. He either plays very well or bad depending on the pace of the team. If they ever invite yak to the national team again,they will know we are waiting for them

emphasis2010: 2010-09-05 18:22

where can i watch this ball ehhh

emphasis2010: 2010-09-05 18:24

please where can we watch this match?

objective bibby: 2010-09-05 18:27

@ Shawnie,
why cant u stay on KOG & post all ur comments. Leave Nigerians to Nigeria's problems.

sesan: 2010-09-05 18:29

NFA is a disgrace. How can we take a Super Eagles game to a 15000 capacity stadium where the playing surface is not up to international standard.

moonlightdavids: 2010-09-05 18:30

61’ – It's not a good call because the goalkeeper bumped into his own defender.

61’ – Nigeria survive a scare after sub Otekpa makes a mistake deep into the Nigeria area.

61’ – Madagascar Substitution: Carolus replaces Zozimar for Madagascar

60’ – Martins nods home a free kick by Uche, but the ref disallows the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper.

54’ – Nigeria Substitution: Eneji Otekpa replaces Femi Ajilore.

52’ – Enyimba defender Valentine Nwabili is holding his own in this star-studded Eagles team, but Madagascar will not surrender easily.

49’ – Laliana takes on the Nigeria defence but Yobo stops him before he fires home from inside the box.

46’ – Madagascar kick off the second half.

45 + 4’ – It's the end of the first half. The Tunisian ref blows his whistle. Fans are dreaming of more goals from the Eagles after the interval.

– The second half is about to start soon, Nigeria back on the pitch.

45 + 2’ – Great work by Martins again! The Rubin Kazan striker really wants to play.

45 + 2’ – The crowd are now a lot more excited and begin to do the Mexican wave in celebration.

45 + 1’ – GOAL! Martins darts into the box from the left and Eneramo finally gets his goal with a simple tap-in. Nigeria lead 2-0.

45’ – Defensive header by Yobo... There will be four minutes of additional time.

44’ – The long ***** by Nigeria are easily read and cleared by the Barea.

43’ – Martins is stopped in the nick of time as he steadies to fire home from inside the Madagascar box.

42’ – Scrappy play by both teams as game approaches the half time mark.

39’ – Nigeria pile on the pressure in search of a second goal.

38’ – Still 1-0 in favour of Nigeria as the visitors continue to defend resolutely.

36’ – Madagascar look comfortable on the ball, but it is Uche who blasted at goal from outside the box for goalkeeper Masina to save easily.

34’ – Eneramo again runs clear of the Barea back line but he fails to get a hold on his shot. The Esperance striker looks good for a goal.

– The game is still wide open as Madagascar are here to play football, they are not intimidated by Nigeria's track record.

31’ – Eagles clear their lines back in defence as the Barea attack again.

29’ – Madagascar can look after themselves physically as the likes of Osaze, Martins and even Eneramo find out quite quickly...

28’ – Tempo of the game has slowed down since a frantic opening by hosts Nigeria.

26’ – The lively Laliana puts in a cross inside the Nigeria box, but there is no player to make the necessary connection.

25’ – Long ball by Yobo locates Uche, whose chip from outside of the foot is again punched away by the Madagascar goalkeeper.

23’ – Martins forces a corner kick, the first of the game after he was again put through by Uche.

21’ – Free kick for Eagles from a scorable distance, taken by Uche but the goalie punches the eventual kick to safety.

20’ – It was a clinical finish by Martins, who dashes into the box before firing home with his weaker right foot.

19’ – GOAL! Obafemi Martins opens the scoring. Nigeria lead 1-0.

18’ – Eneramo's shot from well outside the box goes wide.

16’ – Mikel is spraying his long ***** to launch the Nigeria attack, but the away team seem to be reading those ***** very well.

14’ – This will not be a picnic for the Eagles. Madagascar are holding their own even on a bumpy UJ Esuene Stadium pitch.

13’ – Martins sets up Kalu Uche inside the 18-yard box but Madagascar clear their lines.

6’ – Eagles playing the ball around well as Madagascar try to contain them and sit back in their own half of the pitch.

4’ – Game restarts after a three-minute delay.

1’ – Nigeria take kick-off.

1’ – Still within the minute mark, Eneramo goes clear for Nigeria, but he fails to make hay after he collided with the goalkeeper. It's a cracking start!

– Game held up for a couple of minutes to attend to the injured Madagascar goalie.

– The team captains shake hands and we're ready for kick off.

– The Barea of Madagascar are kitted in all-red. It's a packed stadium, which has a capacity of about 15,000.

– Nigeria line-up: Vincent Enyeama – Chidi Odiah, Valentine Nwabili, Joseph Yobo, Danny ****tu – Oluwafemi Ajilore, Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Kalu Uche – Michael Eneramo, Obafemi Martins.

– The teams are on the touchline for the national anthems now.

– Nigeria are playing in all-green strips and will be led by Joseph Yobo.

– Today’s referee is Jedidi Slim from Tunisia.

– Match venue, UJ Esuene Stadium has staged matches of the 1999 FIFA Under-20 World Cup and last year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

– It once boasted a top team, Calabar Rovers, but these days they are languishing in the obscurity of the lower league.

– The southern coastal town of Calabar, widely regarded as the cleanest in Nigeria, has been bubbling since it was announced last weekend it will host this full international fixture.

Garvey: 2010-09-05 18:32

@Ken - na ordinary Madagascar we dey play o.

moonlightdavids: 2010-09-05 18:32

Nig-2 mag 0

galanky: 2010-09-05 18:33

Please don't be happy that you are winning MADAGASCAR, they are not recognise in Africa football, wait until you meet countries like GHANA, EGYPT, IVORY COAST, CAMEROUN before you will start commenting on recovery, SE need a lot of time to recover if not even a decade because the corruption in GLASS HOUSE is evalasting as there is nobody to deal with it

sesan: 2010-09-05 18:34

For all I care, they can beat Madagascar, Chad and Niger if they like. They are still not up to standard as far as I am concerned. What will they do if they meet Egypt, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Ghana. The earlier we start planning, the better. Ghana reaped the fruits of their good planning during the last World Cup.

moonlightdavids: 2010-09-05 18:34

60’ – Martins nods home a free kick by Uche, but the ref disallows the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper.

Skilfull: 2010-09-05 18:35

Nigerian pls we just need to bear with this players and hope for better things to come out of them.

galanky: 2010-09-05 18:36

71’ – Nigeria have about 70% of the possession.

70’ – Okoro is already making his presence felt as he forces a corner.

69’ – Okoro was the stand-out star for Nigeria at the U-17 World Cup last year in Nigeria.

68’ – Nigeria Substitution: Stanley Okoro replaces Eneramo.

67’ – Nigeria are playing the ball around more as they look for gaps in the defence of the other team.

65’ – A mistake around the Nigeria box gives Madagascar a sniff at goal, but in the end it's nothing to worry about for the Eagles fans.

64’ – The game has opened up a lot more now as both teams have more space within which to really express themselves.

63’ – Otekpa's shot from distance is wayward and easily rolls out for a goal kick to the Barea.

61’ – Madagascar Substitution: Carolus replaces Zozimar for Madagascar

61’ – Nigeria survive a scare after sub Otekpa makes a mistake deep into the Nigeria area.

61’ – It's not a good call because the goalkeeper bumped into his own defender.

60’ – Martins nods home a free kick by Uche, but the ref disallows the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper.

54’ – Nigeria Substitution: Eneji Otekpa replaces Femi Ajilore.

52’ – Enyimba defender Valentine Nwabili is holding his own in this star-studded Eagles team, but Madagascar will not surrender easily.

49’ – Laliana takes on the Nigeria defence but Yobo stops him before he fires home from inside the box.

46’ – Madagascar kick off the second half.

45 + 4’ – It's the end of the first half. The Tunisian ref blows his whistle. Fans are dreaming of more goals from the Eagles after the interval.

– The second half is about to start soon, Nigeria back on the pitch.

45 + 2’ – Great work by Martins again! The Rubin Kazan striker really wants to play.

45 + 2’ – The crowd are now a lot more excited and begin to do the Mexican wave in celebration.

45 + 1’ – GOAL! Martins darts into the box from the left and Eneramo finally gets his goal with a simple tap-in. Nigeria lead 2-0.

45’ – Defensive header by Yobo... There will be four minutes of additional time.

44’ – The long ***** by Nigeria are easily read and cleared by the Barea.

43’ – Martins is stopped in the nick of time as he steadies to fire home from inside the Madagascar box.

42’ – Scrappy play by both teams as game approaches the half time mark.

39’ – Nigeria pile on the pressure in search of a second goal.

38’ – Still 1-0 in favour of Nigeria as the visitors continue to defend resolutely.

36’ – Madagascar look comfortable on the ball, but it is Uche who blasted at goal from outside the box for goalkeeper Masina to save easily.

34’ – Eneramo again runs clear of the Barea back line but he fails to get a hold on his shot. The Esperance striker looks good for a goal.

– The game is still wide open as Madagascar are here to play football, they are not intimidated by Nigeria's track record.

31’ – Eagles clear their lines back in defence as the Barea attack again.

29’ – Madagascar can look after themselves physically as the likes of Osaze, Martins and even Eneramo find out quite quickly...

28’ – Tempo of the game has slowed down since a frantic opening by hosts Nigeria.

26’ – The lively Laliana puts in a cross inside the Nigeria box, but there is no player to make the necessary connection.

25’ – Long ball by Yobo locates Uche, whose chip from outside of the foot is again punched away by the Madagascar goalkeeper.

23’ – Martins forces a corner kick, the first of the game after he was again put through by Uche.

21’ – Free kick for Eagles from a scorable distance, taken by Uche but the goalie punches the eventual kick to safety.

20’ – It was a clinical finish by Martins, who dashes into the box before firing home with his weaker right foot.

19’ – GOAL! Obafemi Martins opens the scoring. Nigeria lead 1-0.

18’ – Eneramo's shot from well outside the box goes wide.

16’ – Mikel is spraying his long ***** to launch the Nigeria attack, but the away team seem to be reading those ***** very well.

14’ – This will not be a picnic for the Eagles. Madagascar are holding their own even on a bumpy UJ Esuene Stadium pitch.

13’ – Martins sets up Kalu Uche inside the 18-yard box but Madagascar clear their lines.

6’ – Eagles playing the ball around well as Madagascar try to contain them and sit back in their own half of the pitch.

4’ – Game restarts after a three-minute delay.

1’ – Nigeria take kick-off.

1’ – Still within the minute mark, Eneramo goes clear for Nigeria, but he fails to make hay after he collided with the goalkeeper. It's a cracking start!

sesan: 2010-09-05 18:38

Thank you Galanky. When we have politicians running football, well we will see the worst very soon. All out football administrators are politicians nominated by their state governors. Can you imagine that. Everywhere in the world, you have people who have paid their dues in football running the game, look at England, Spain, Holland and Germany. They are not politicians who are there to take part of their own national cake.

moonlightdavids: 2010-09-05 18:38

Any one who calls the super Eagles names should learn how to respect any footballer, to play ball is not easy as you think.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:39

72’ – Madagascar foiled again as Yobo shields the ball for Enyeama to collect the ball easily.


71’ – Nigeria have about 70% of the possession.


70’ – Okoro is already making his presence felt as he forces a corner.


69’ – Okoro was the stand-out star for Nigeria at the U-17 World Cup last year in Nigeria.


68’ – Nigeria Substitution: Stanley Okoro replaces Eneramo.


67’ – Nigeria are playing the ball around more as they look for gaps in the defence of the other team.


65’ – A mistake around the Nigeria box gives Madagascar a sniff at goal, but in the end it's nothing to worry about for the Eagles fans.


64’ – The game has opened up a lot more now as both teams have more space within which to really express themselves.


63’ – Otekpa's shot from distance is wayward and easily rolls out for a goal kick to the Barea.


61’ – It's not a good call because the goalkeeper bumped into his own defender.


61’ – Nigeria survive a scare after sub Otekpa makes a mistake deep into the Nigeria area.


61’ – Madagascar Substitution: Carolus replaces Zozimar for Madagascar


60’ – Martins nods home a free kick by Uche, but the ref disallows the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper.


54’ – Nigeria Substitution: Eneji Otekpa replaces Femi Ajilore.


52’ – Enyimba defender Valentine Nwabili is holding his own in this star-studded Eagles team, but Madagascar will not surrender easily.


49’ – Laliana takes on the Nigeria defence but Yobo stops him before he fires home from inside the box.


46’ – Madagascar kick off the second half.


45 + 4’ – It's the end of the first half. The Tunisian ref blows his whistle. Fans are dreaming of more goals from the Eagles after the interval.


– The second half is about to start soon, Nigeria back on the pitch.


45 + 2’ – Great work by Martins again! The Rubin Kazan striker really wants to play.


45 + 2’ – The crowd are now a lot more excited and begin to do the Mexican wave in celebration.


45 + 1’ – GOAL! Martins darts into the box from the left and Eneramo finally gets his goal with a simple tap-in. Nigeria lead 2-0.


45’ – Defensive header by Yobo... There will be four minutes of additional time.


44’ – The long ***** by Nigeria are easily read and cleared by the Barea.


43’ – Martins is stopped in the nick of time as he steadies to fire home from inside the Madagascar box.


42’ – Scrappy play by both teams as game approaches the half time mark.


39’ – Nigeria pile on the pressure in search of a second goal.


38’ – Still 1-0 in favour of Nigeria as the visitors continue to defend resolutely.


36’ – Madagascar look comfortable on the ball, but it is Uche who blasted at goal from outside the box for goalkeeper Masina to save easily.


34’ – Eneramo again runs clear of the Barea back line but he fails to get a hold on his shot. The Esperance striker looks good for a goal.


– The game is still wide open as Madagascar are here to play football, they are not intimidated by Nigeria's track record.


31’ – Eagles clear their lines back in defence as the Barea attack again.


29’ – Madagascar can look after themselves physically as the likes of Osaze, Martins and even Eneramo find out quite quickly...


28’ – Tempo of the game has slowed down since a frantic opening by hosts Nigeria.


26’ – The lively Laliana puts in a cross inside the Nigeria box, but there is no player to make the necessary connection.


25’ – Long ball by Yobo locates Uche, whose chip from outside of the foot is again punched away by the Madagascar goalkeeper.


23’ – Martins forces a corner kick, the first of the game after he was again put through by Uche.


21’ – Free kick for Eagles from a scorable distance, taken by Uche but the goalie punches the eventual kick to safety.


20’ – It was a clinical finish by Martins, who dashes into the box before firing home with his weaker right foot.


19’ – GOAL! Obafemi Martins opens the scoring. Nigeria lead 1-0.


18’ – Eneramo's shot from well outside the box goes wide.


16’ – Mikel is spraying his long ***** to launch the Nigeria attack, but the away team seem to be reading those ***** very well.


14’ – This will not be a picnic for the Eagles. Madagascar are holding their own even on a bumpy UJ Esuene Stadium pitch.


13’ – Martins sets up Kalu Uche inside the 18-yard box but Madagascar clear their lines.


6’ – Eagles playing the ball around well as Madagascar try to contain them and sit back in their own half of the pitch.


4’ – Game restarts after a three-minute delay.


1’ – Nigeria take kick-off.


1’ – Still within the minute mark, Eneramo goes clear for Nigeria, but he fails to make hay after he collided with the goalkeeper. It's a cracking start!


– Game held up for a couple of minutes to attend to the injured Madagascar goalie.


– The team captains shake hands and we're ready for kick off.


– The Barea of Madagascar are kitted in all-red. It's a packed stadium, which has a capacity of about 15,000.


– Nigeria line-up: Vincent Enyeama – Chidi Odiah, Valentine Nwabili, Joseph Yobo, Danny ****tu – Oluwafemi Ajilore, Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Kalu Uche – Michael Eneramo, Obafemi Martins.


– The teams are on the touchline for the national anthems now.


– Nigeria are playing in all-green strips and will be led by Joseph Yobo.


– Today’s referee is Jedidi Slim from Tunisia.


– Match venue, UJ Esuene Stadium has staged matches of the 1999 FIFA Under-20 World Cup and last year’s FIFA Under-17 World Cup.


– It once boasted a top team, Calabar Rovers, but these days they are languishing in the obscurity of the lower league.


– The southern coastal town of Calabar, widely regarded as the cleanest in Nigeria, has been bubbling since it was announced last weekend it will host this full international fixture.
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moonlightdavids: 2010-09-05 18:39

KidKudu7 you are not a true Nigerian i believe you are from Niger republic.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:40

74’ – Madagascar Substituition: Madagascar bring on Momadaly a striker

Skilfull: 2010-09-05 18:41

Nigerian pls we just need to bear with this players and hope for better things to come out of them.

sonny: 2010-09-05 18:45

Like some of you already pointed out,the true test is yet to come. Team re-building is a gradual process and I am also sick and tired of some non Nigerians coming on to this forum to poke fun at the current chaotic state of Nigerian football. They are enemies of progress and they will not be singing for a long a time because every football time has phases and the Nigerian SE is about to rise again

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:46

76’ – Uche free kick forces goalkeeper masina to punch for a corner.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:47

77’ – Madagsacar's Ibrahim Samuel's shot is too weak to trouble Enyeama.


76’ – Martins controlled the ball and turned inside the six-yard box only for masina to scramble the ball to safety.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:49

81’ – To the credit of the Barea of Madagascar they have not giving up as they keep attacking.


80’ – Okoro's mistake around the eagles box is cleared by Yobo.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:51

83’ – Mikel seems to have suffered a knock and so he is replaced.


82’ – Musa was goal king of the NPL with 18 goals. It's his full international debut.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:52

85’ – Enyeama makes his first save of the game when he tips a shot for a corner.


– The fans have begun making their way out of the stadium with six minutes left on the clock.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:53

87’ – It seems the game will end 2-0 in Nigeria's favour as the minutes tick away.


85’ – The shot is goal-bound. Ahmed Musa is showing his blistering pace!

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:54

89’ – The Barea of Madagascar have nothing to be ashamed of by this defeat, they have given a good account of themselves.


88’ – Musa comes close to getting a third for Eagles but his final effort flashes across the Madagascar goal.


– It's not the big win the fans were hoping for, though.

sammyify: 2010-09-05 18:55

89’ – Momadany fails to connect a cross from the left by Liliana.


89’ – The Barea of Madagascar have nothing to be ashamed of by this defeat, they have given a good account of themselves.


88’ – Musa comes close to getting a third for Eagles but his final effort flashes across the Madagascar goal.


– It's not the big win the fans were hoping for, though.


87’ – It seems the game will end 2-0 in Nigeria's favour as the minutes tick away.


85’ – The shot is goal-bound. Ahmed Musa is showing his blistering pace!


85’ – Enyeama makes his first save of the game when he tips a shot for a corner.


– The fans have begun making their way out of the stadium with six minutes left on the clock.


83’ – Mikel seems to have suffered a knock and so he is replaced.


82’ – Musa was goal king of the NPL with 18 goals. It's his full international debut.


82’ – To the credit of the Barea of Madagascar they are not giving up as they keep attacking.


81’ – To the credit of the Barea of Madagascar they have not giving up as they keep attacking.


80’ – Okoro's mistake around the eagles box is cleared by Yobo.


77’ – Madagsacar's Ibrahim Samuel's shot is too weak to trouble Enyeama.


76’ – Martins controlled the ball and turned inside the six-yard box only for masina to scramble the ball to safety.


76’ – Martins is denied from point-blank range by a great save by goalkeeper Masina.


76’ – Uche free kick forces goalkeeper masina to punch for a corner.


74’ – Madagascar Substituition: Madagascar bring on Momadaly a striker.


72’ – Madagascar foiled again as Yobo shields the ball for Enyeama to collect the ball easily.


71’ – Nigeria have about 70% of the possession.


70’ – Okoro is already making his presence felt as he forces a corner.


69’ – Okoro was the stand-out star for Nigeria at the U-17 World Cup last year in Nigeria.


68’ – Nigeria Substitution: Stanley Okoro replaces Eneramo.


67’ – Nigeria are playing the ball around more as they look for gaps in the defence of the other team.


65’ – A mistake around the Nigeria box gives Madagascar a sniff at goal, but in the end it's nothing to worry about for the Eagles fans.


64’ – The game has opened up a lot more now as both teams have more space within which to really express themselves.


63’ – Otekpa's shot from distance is wayward and easily rolls out for a goal kick to the Barea.


61’ – Madagascar Substitution: Carolus replaces Zozimar for Madagascar


61’ – Nigeria survive a scare after sub Otekpa makes a mistake deep into the Nigeria area.


61’ – It's not a good call because the goalkeeper bumped into his own defender.


60’ – Martins nods home a free kick by Uche, but the ref disallows the goal for a foul on the goalkeeper.


54’ – Nigeria Substitution: Eneji Otekpa replaces Femi Ajilore.


52’ – Enyimba defender Valentine Nwabili is holding his own in this star-studded Eagles team, but Madagascar will not surrender easily.


49’ – Laliana takes on the Nigeria defence but Yobo stops him before he fires home from inside the box.


46’ – Madagascar kick off the second half.


45 + 4’ – It's the end of the first half. The Tunisian ref blows his whistle. Fans are dreaming of more goals from the Eagles after the interval.


– The second half is about to start soon, Nigeria back on the pitch.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:55

89’ – There will be three minutes of addituonal time.


89’ – Momadany fails to connect a cross from the left by Liliana.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:57

90’ – The Barea finish with a flourish as they record another corner, while the game is held up for a few minutes to attend to injured Kalu Uche.

ESHO: 2010-09-05 18:58

YOU GUYS CAN SEE YOUR HOME BASED PLAYERS??? LOL.. SORRY NO ROOM FOR THEM...

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 18:59

The Super Eagles of Nigeria beat the visiting Madagascar 2:0 at the U.J. Esuene Stadium Calabar in their Nations Cup qualifying match on Sunday. Both goals were scored in the first half by Obafemi Martins and Michael Eneramo.



Nigeria dominated the first period, but lost their tempo after the restart with the Barea coming close to breaching the Eagles defence in the dying moments of the game.



Rubin Kazan striker Martins was been the spark in the Eagles attack, scoring a fine opening goal and creating a second. Martins struck first in the 19th minute after lashing on to a high diagonal ball and racing in before finishing confidently.



Martins was again on the end of a brilliant long ball by Chelsea man Mikel Obi in first half injury time. With much work still to do, Martins beat the right back on the run before cutting back for Eneramo to finish clinically.



The duo of Stanley Okoro and Ahmed Musa made their Super Eagles debut late in the second half with Musa showing flashes of why he is considered one of the brightest new Nigerian talents.

Timi: 2010-09-05 19:10

It's a shame. Lagerback's team was much better than this even with same dead legs: atleast they created begging chances and had a clear formations. Today Eagles hadly played and control possesion and to tell u how eazy Madagascar was, u see Yobo attacking. The midfield couldn't control the game and just imagine Eagles chasing the ball from the more enterprising young, immature madagascans. Played the entire 2nd half and couldn't add a goal and now Guinea tops the gruop with goal difference. No tactical measures from Equavoen: his players were just loading the ***** from defence to attack. Odewinge never had a business in that game. He was always feeling big and drawing the team back------- no wonder Lagerback never trusted him. Okoro brought in same selfishness of his under 17-- always trying to impress.
Nigeria, when shall we learn?

galanky: 2010-09-05 19:29

I don't think with the present outcome of this match that the eagles are ready to make us proud. I would advice that we take our mind of them until they fully recover, the game betwee them and GUINEA is going to put Eguavoen in a very tight coner because its obvious that he will loss that game. GUINEA are a very strong side and they are determine to participate in both the AFCON and WORLD CUP. The eagles should not consider the fact that they are going to be lucky this time the way they did when MOZAMBIC defeated TUNISIA for them, this time its going to be a cracker and if they continue playing slugish football the way they did today against MADAGASCAR, they should forget about the AFCON and WORLD CUP. I rest my case cos i don't need any more heart attack from them boys who are only interested in playing for the SE to get clubs after which they will start forming big boys in the field of play whereas in their respective clubs they play like machines. The don't luv their country, look at the passion with which GHANAIANS play for their country, i think they should not forget that it is this country that made them who they are today. A word is enough for the wise. I rest my case.

baron: 2010-09-05 19:36

@KidKudu7.you are the most stupid foreigner that i have ever seen in this forum. your prayer has failed. Please tell me if your own country did won or not?

Olumide: 2010-09-05 19:37

Madagascar is not a good test for the Super Eagles, whatever result they come out with; no football buffs would be impressed, Eguavoen should stop scheming and forget about that Eagles coaching job, Siasia is the right guy, we must all mobilise and make sure he is the one that is hired at the end of the day.

Toluwase: 2010-09-05 19:40

Madagascar 1-0 Bostwana

Madagasca 1-1 Ivory Coast

Madagascar 1-1 Mozambique

Ivory Coast 3-0 Madagascar

Mozambique 3-0 Madagascar

Olumide: 2010-09-05 19:45

Collins Udoh why dont you have the story yet, at least the match has ended for sometime now, let us have a breaking news ****ysis.

galanky: 2010-09-05 19:48

I don't think with the present outcome of this match that the eagles are ready to make us proud. I would advice that we take our mind of them until they fully recover, the game betwee them and GUINEA is going to put Eguavoen in a very tight coner because its obvious that he will loss that game. GUINEA are a very strong side and they are determine to participate in both the AFCON and WORLD CUP. The eagles should not consider the fact that they are going to be lucky this time the way they did when MOZAMBIC defeated TUNISIA for them, this time its going to be a cracker and if they continue playing slugish football the way they did today against MADAGASCAR, they should forget about the AFCON and WORLD CUP. I rest my case cos i don't need any more heart attack from them boys who are only interested in playing for the SE to get clubs after which they will start forming big boys in the field of play whereas in their respective clubs they play like machines. The don't luv their country, look at the passion with which GHANAIANS play for their country, i think they should not forget that it is this country that made them who they are today. A word is enough for the wise. I rest my case.

Sipho : 2010-09-05 19:59

Rest ur case until u die. stupid animal. UP SE. Naija 4life

stan'Lee: 2010-09-05 20:31

Nigeria 2: Madagascar 0
Though I didn’t watch the match live....I was following live on Play by Play with MTN football Live Qualifiers.

The result wasn’t bad at all as long as we just our 3 points and held possession for the most duration of the match.
I am quite impressed with the entire team including the subs (Stanley and Musa) and singled out Martins as my man of the man and I believe he will rediscover his form with the Russian giant, Rubin Kazan FC.

Well, Coach Austin should rally the boys around and tell them to cut short the celebration and concentrate early for a bigger showdown next month with a stronger opposition in Guinea who are currently topping the group after day 1 round of qualifiers.

Coach Austin should also begin to look for one or two more gifted youngsters to bring into the team as well as make every position competitive in the team.
This will aid competition among shirts as well as possible replacement to game-plan or injuries.

Welldone SE....!!!
God no dey sleep!!!

Afeez: 2010-09-05 21:04

Line-upPreview
NGA
1 Amina ABU (GK)
2 Sarah NNODIM
4 Oluchi OFOEGBU (C)
6 Ugo NJOKU
9 Francisca ORDEGA
10 Ngozi OKOBI
13 Kemi ABIODUN
14 Halimatu AYINDE
15 Victoria AIDELOMON
17 Omolade AKINBIYI
19 Yetunde ALUKO

PRK
(GK) CHOE Kyong Im 1
SONG Im 2
RI Un Gyong 3
(C) O Hui Sun 9
KIM Kum Jong 10
KIM Su Gyong 11
CHOE Jong Hwa 12
KIM Nam Hui 13
KIM Un Ha 15
KANG Ok Gum 16
PAK Kyong Mi 19

Substitute(s)

NIG
12 Damilola AKANO (GK)
21 Ibijoke SANGONUGA (GK)
3 Gladys ABASI
5 Chioma ALIMBA
7 Loveth AYILA
8 Christiana OSUNDELE
11 Winifred EYEBHORIA
16 Jane DAVID
18 Ebere OKOYE
20 Ogechi OKWARAJI

PRK

(GK) KWAK Chuk Bok 18
(GK) RIM Myong 20
KIM Hyang Sim 4
JO Jong Sim 5
HAN Hyang Suk 6
KIM Yun Mi 8
RI Yong Mi 14
YANG Yong Sun 17
RIM Un Sim 21
PONG Son Hwa 7
Coaches
DEDEVBO Peter (NGA) (PRK) RI Song Gun
Officials
Referee: Kirsi HEIKKINEN (FIN)
Assistant Referee 1: Tonja PAAVOLA (FIN)
Assistant Referee 2: Anu JOKELA (FIN)
Fourth official: Finau VULIVULI (FIJ)

Afeez: 2010-09-05 21:06

Goal!!!Goal!!!!Goal!!!!
Nig 1 Korea 0
Ngozi Nkobi

ESHO: 2010-09-05 21:28

http://www.fifa.com/u17womensworldcup/matches/round=253559/match=300125754/playbyplay.html

Afeez: 2010-09-05 21:32

Watch Nig vs Korea live on

http://www.rajangan.net/
First download realplayer from the site and click on either link 1 or link 2 at the bottom of the screen.

ESHO: 2010-09-05 21:35

http://www.fifa.com/u17womensworldcup/matches/round=253559/match=300125754/playbyplay.html

ifeoluwa: 2010-09-06 16:52

We deceived FIFA, Nigerians, Ogba confesses
MONDAY, 06 SEPTEMBER 2010 00:00 EDITOR SPORT - HOME
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IMMEDIATE past Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Obinna Ogba, at the weekend stunned the country when he confessed to the many lies concocted by the NFF to keep its members in power, including deceiving world football governing body, FIFA, on the state of Nigerian football administration.
Ogba, in an interview published by a local website, The Nigerian Social Worker, also revealed that the NFF makes over N1.2 billion annually from sponsorship, admitting as well that the federation got a court order stopping the elections, which saw the emergence of Aminu Maigari as the new president of the body.
On the court injunction, Ogba said: “It’s true that there was a Lagos court order served on the NFF board. I am aware that Super Eagles’ former player, Chikelue Iloenyoesi, served the injunction on Aminu Maigari. The assistant secretary general of the federation presented it at our last board meeting.
“Based on the premise that the present federal government under President Goodluck Jonathan respects and stresses its official mantra in the rule of law, board members reasoned and all agreed that the election be postponed on that ground. It was part of our communiqué. The Congress vetoed it; remember, too, that the congress is the highest organ of decision in the game.
“The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Patrick Ekeji, even called myself, the then acting president, Aminu Maigari, and Dominic Iorfa to advise the NFF board to obey and respect the court order. They wrote us in that effect and left us to take the decision.”
On the decision to keep the truth from FIFA, Ogba said “there was an advocacy that the board should keep quiet and refuse to tell FIFA about the court order. Here, let me tell you, a member of the board, Dr. Peter Singabele, met with the CAF and FIFA observers and let them know of the court order, which he showed them.
“In principle, FIFA was aware of the court order but a clique of people hiding under the cloak of FIFA decided to manipulate the Congress to ignore the court and conducted the election.”
Ogba revealed that the election into the present board was manipulated by some people, who wanted to continue controlling Nigerian football, adding that there was no way an outsider would have won a seat on the board. According to him, “the former leadership of the board under Sani Lulu had the delegates in their firm grips. Their loyalty to him is 100 per cent.
“He dictated the outcome of the election. I have no regrets about how we got to this position. I can’t spit and go back to lick the spit. I have a name to protect. The impeachment was done to save Nigeria’s face and Nigerian football. Nigerians wanted and applauded what we did.
“For those who spit on the ground and went begging on their chest and licked their spittle in the process, so be it. None of us that signed the impeachment returned. It’s okay.
“I wish the others would take it in good faith and watch the proceedings. It’s only change that is permanent in life. Something will soon happen. Watch out.”
Ogba described most of the people controlling Nigerian football of as jobless men, stating: “Football administration is their full time job. They can’t survive outside football. To me, it’s a hobby. I’ve returned to my politics and business.
“Candidly, we needed to have used the will of the Sports Minister, Ibrahim Bio, to got it right once and for all. We have squandered it. This opportunity may not come our way again. Anyhow, at worst four years is by the corner.”
Ogba, who was chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee in the last board, revealed that the board generated in a year about N1.2 billion, but failed to reveal how the money was spent. He also denied knowledge of the actual amount of money that accrued to the board from sponsorship, FIFA and the Federal Government.
“By now I hope the EFCC would have gone deep enough into the matter,” he said. “I hope they will be able to make public their findings. They will know the individual involvement as it concerns money.
“I was just a board member. I do not have approval limits or powers. Mine is to attend meetings and contribute my quota and return to my state. I don’t know how much was generated.
“I know that a lot of monies came into the coffers of the NFF during our tenure. Our board participated in all FIFA, CAF and WAFU competitions. These will require so much money to prosecute. I am not defending anybody but I also do know that most of the things that were done during our time did not pass or get approval of the board. The records are there to show.
“For instance, when we returned from the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the president told us there was no money to pay the legitimate allowances of board members. We believed him, only for the EFCC to freeze our account and got to know how much was there. It baffled us.”
On government interference on the affairs of the NFF, Ogba admitted that the Federal Government funds the federation, and therefore had the right to inquire how the money was spent. He stated: “We are all aware of the fact that Decree 101 is an existing law. It is on the strength of that the National Assembly appropriates funds for the NFF.
“Our board lied to FIFA that Decree 101 has been repealed. This is not true. This is fraud. For government to have put money in the NFF, taxpayers’ money, she has a right to ask how the monies are spent. That does not amount to government interference. This is a part of the primary duty of good governance.”
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