Former Super Eagles player Edema Fuludu has described the 2-0 loss to the Madagascar National team in the ongoing African Cup of Nations as a disappointing one.
Former Nigeria international Friday Ekpo has called for a thorough reflection in the camp of the Super Eagles following the team’s 2-0 defeat against first-timer Madagascar who eventually finished as group B winner ahead of Nigeria’s Super Eagles.
Former Super Eagles forward Raphael Chukwu-Ndukwe has lampooned Super Eagles result against Madagascar and described the defeat as the worst for the Super Eagles at the AFCON after succumbing to a 2-0 defeat against Madagascar.
Former Nigerian athletes Falilat Ogunkoya has charged Nigerian athletes to plug into the culture of Marathon road races by taking advantage of the different road races in Nigeria through participation which offers long-distance runners a platform for a competition to test their might against other international athletes.
Coach of Nigeria’s senior national team Gernot Rohr has praised Madagascar for a deserved win after handing the Super Eagles of Nigeria a rude awakening in Sunday’s 2-0 victory in the battle for group supremacy which went the way of the 108th ranked football nation in the world.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has stated that Nigeria’s 2-0 defeat to Madagascar is an eye-opener and one that will eventually be a blessing in disguise for the Super Eagles who got a rude awakening from the AFCON debutant.
German Kit firm Gewo has announced that African number one table tennis player Aruna Quadri formally has joined the firm on a three-year contract Gewo on a three-year-deal.
The Nigerian who ended his ten years association with another firm, Joola, is now expected to be kitted by the German firm and it is understood that the Nigerian open champion will be paid monthly allowance based on the world rating.
According to Wolfgang Sohns who is one of the sport firm officials, Gewo identified Quadri as one of the sports‘ great ambassador, who conduct himself well .
“Aruna Quadri is such a fantastic player who exhibits the qualities of our brand. We are aware of his popularity in Nigeria and Africa as well as large followership across the globe and this also endeared us to him.
He has shown to be a good ambassador of table tennis wherever he goes. He is calm and sociable and for us at Gewo, we value these qualities and that is why we have decided to team up with Aruna Quadri after initially having the Nigeria national team in our fold,” Sohns said.
Gewo came into existence about 120 years ago and the company has developed into one of the leading manufacturers of table tennis tables.
Following the Super Eagles 2-0 loss to Madagascar in the final Group B game of the ongoing 2019 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, striker, Odion Ighalo has blasted the performance of the team.
Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro was enough to help Madagascar finished on top of Group B with seven points, ahead of Nigeria in second spot with six.
Reacting to the performance of the team, Chinese based Ighalo, admits that the Super Eagles went into the game with a wrong mentality and got punished .
“I think this is a wake-up call for us, today, we played very poorly, we were relaxed and our mentality was not very good. Probably it is because we were already qualified but this game has shown us that there is no easy team in this competition,” Ighalo told the media after the game.
“We have to go back, regroup and ensure we do well for the next game which is a match with no room for mistakes.”
Ighalo has scored once in three matches in Egypt so far.
Nigeria head coach Gernot Rohr Says Madagascar deserved to their victory over his side in their final Group B clash in Alexandria Stadium on Sunday.
Madagascar who are appearing in the African Cup of Nations for the first time in their history, secured a famous win over Nigeria and ended the Super Eagles 13 matches unbeaten in the competition since 2013.
Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro scored in the 13th and 53rd minute respectively to help the tiny African finished the Group winner.
Speaking after the game, Rohr said his boys played bellow their usual standard, and was not surprised by the result because of the opponents’ recent rising profile.
“We lost to a good team because Madagascar was the first to qualify for the tournament and there is no shame in losing to such a team,” Rohr said after the game.
“Madagascar was the better team today. We started with giving them a gift and after, we could not find a solution. We made five changes because we wanted to give a rest to some players and also preserve those with cards.
“Sometimes it happens when you are already qualified; the players are relaxed and playing easy.”
Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel has joined Turkish Super Lig side, Trabzonspor on a two year deal with an option of another year, the Club announced.
The Black Sea Storm secured the signature of former Chelsea midfielder on as a free agent, after he left English Championship Side Middlesbrough at the end of his six month deal with the Club last season.
The former Chelsea midfielder will be the third Nigerian in the Unal Karaman’s squad with Ogenyi Onazi and Anthony Nwakaeme already established at the Medical Park Arena.
“A two-year and an additional year agreement was signed with the free captain of the Nigerian national team, John Obi Mikel, to transfer to our club,” the club announced.
Mikel who is currently with the Super Eagles for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt, is expected to team up with his new teammates after the tournament.
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