‘Why I Like Super Eagles Mikel Obi’- SAMSON SIASIA (See Detail Report)

Why I Like Super Eagles Mikel Obi’- Samson Siasia

Former Super Eagles handler and ex-international, Samson Siasia on Thursday stated that there was nothing special in his love for the Super Eagles Captain, Mikel Obi.

Siasia recently said Obi was on par with Real Madrid ace midfielder, Luka Modric and other best midfielder in the world.

In a chat with NAN on Thursday, Siasia said: “There is nothing special between me and Obi; it’s only that I so much like him as a player.

“You can’t take it away from him that he is one of the greatest exports of Nigerian football.

“Obi started playing for top clubs at an early stage in his life and has won virtually everything he wants and above all, he is a good and committed player.

“You can also see his contributions to the national team, so, who will not like such a player. He is a fantastic lad and always playing at the top.

“If you have such a player in your team, then, you can have the compliments of others, to me he is a great export and an ambassador,’’ he said.

Siasia added that Obi has performed creditably both at the club level and the national team.

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Chelsea Star, VICTOR MOSES Wins NFF Player of the Year

Chelsea Star, Victor Moses Wins NFF Player of the Year

The AITEO/Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) awards held in Lagos on Monday with Victor Moses emerging the 2018 Player of Year.

Moses edged out Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Lobi Stars’ Anthony Okpotu.

DAILY POST reports that in attendance were FIFA President, Gianni Infantino and his CAF counterpart Ahmad Ahmad, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode and Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa and Francis Peters, the Deputy Managing Director, Aiteo Group.

Others were ex-internationals, Samson Siasia, Christian Chukwu, Wilson Oruma, Femi Opabunmi, Mutiu Adepoju, Segun Odegbami, Daniel Amokachi, Mutiu Adepoju, Uche Okechukwu, Garba Lawal, Austin Okocha, Austine Eguaveon, among others.

Moses enjoyed a remarkable transformation during the 2016-17 season, winning over the doubters and earning his place at Chelsea despite appearing destined for the exit door.

He was introduced into the starting lineup in late 2016 in an unfamiliar wing-back role after Antonio Conte saw in the former Crystal Palace attacker a key solution to a problem position.

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FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United To Face Brighton (Read Other Fixtures)

FA Cup Quarter-Final Draw: Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United To Face Brighton (See Other Fixtures)

Manchester United will play Brighton in the FA Cup quarter-finals, in a repeat of the 1983 final.

The winner of Tottenham’s match at Rochdale on Sunday will meet Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea, who will go to a replay after Saturday’s 0-0 draw.

Southampton travel to the winners of Monday’s match between Manchester City and Wigan, while Leicester and Chelsea meet in another all Premier League tie.

The ties take place from 16-19 March.

Rochdale, the lowest ranked team left in the competition, are bottom of League One. They play at home to Tottenham on Sunday, a 16:00 GMT kick-off that will be broadcast live on BBC One.

Wigan, second in League One, play Manchester City on Monday (19:55 GMT). That match will also be broadcast live on BBC One.

Leicester, who beat Sheffield United 1-0 on Friday, will host Chelsea, who were also Friday night winners, 4-0 at home to Hull.

Manchester United beat Brighton 4-0 in a replay to win the 1983 FA Cup after the first match finished 2-2.

FA Cup quarter-final draw
Leicester v Chelsea

Manchester United v Brighton

Sheffield Wednesday or Swansea v Rochdale or Tottenham

Wigan or Manchester City v Southampton

Which Teams Is Your Money On To Reach The Semi-Finals?

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La Liga! Barcelona Beat Eibar 2-0 To Go 10 Points Clear At The Top Ahead Of Clash With Chelsea In Champions League

La Liga! Barcelona Beat Eibar 2-0 To Go 10 Points Clear At The Top Ahead Of Clash With Chelsea In Champions League

Barcelona on Saturday defeated Eibar 2-0 at the Municipal de Ipurua stadium to go 10 points clear in the LaLiga table.

Striker Luis Suarez and defender Joldi Alba got the goals for the Catalan club.

Ernesto Valverde side got the lead in the 16th minute as Suarez received a precise pass inside the box from Lionel Messi and he beat the goalkeeper with a neat finish into the bottom right corner.

At the end of the first 45 minutes, it was Barca that walked into the tunnel with a one goal lead.

The second half with much intensity and pressing from the visitors which led to Eibar seeing a red car.

Alba later got the second goal in the 88th minute.

The victory will provide the much-needed boost for the Spanish league leaders as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.

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Transfer News! Real Madrid Ready To Launch Offer For Man United Star Paul Pogba Following Rift With Jose Mourinho

Transfer News! Real Madrid Ready To Launch Offer For Man United Star Paul Pogba Following Rift With Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid are planning to launch a mega move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer.

On Thursday, there were reports that Pogba is having regrets over his £89million move from Juventus.

The France midfielder won two trophies last season, but has seen the Red Devils fail to stay in contention to win the Premier League for a second straight season, with rivals Manchester City coasting toward the title this term.

Pogba has also fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho over his best position in the team.

The Sun however claims United would be unwilling to sell him after just two years and with three years left on his five-year contract.

Real would have to offer in excess of £120m to even stand a chance of landing the 24-year-old.

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Football Lovers:- What Is Wrong With Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 This Season?

Football Lovers:- What Is Wrong With Cristiano Ronaldo CR7 This Season?

It’s the same story since the last 3–4 seasons. He starts off slow, everyone says he is finished, he comes back and scores 50 goals that season.

But this time I really think age has caught up with the superstar.

How much Ronaldo is involved in the play depends on the tactics used by Real.

In a counter attack gameplan, all you’d see is Cristiano ronaldo running the show in attack, but in possession style play, which Real has been playing this season he is just a goalscorer,

so his performance depends upon the service he recieves, which sadly has been absolutely ridiculous this season.

Marcelo is out of form, Benzema is too, Isco although playing wonderful, doesn’t pass to Ronaldo that much (I don’t know if it’s true, but I have noticed it many times).

Asensio is being played out of his position, Vasquez has been awful. The defence has been awful too.

What I mean is, Ronaldo is now a goal scorer, sure he is still an excellent crosser, he is a goal scorer, if he doesn’t recieve good service, he doesn’t score, period.

Ronaldo can still play good on the wing, he still has the pace, the skill and the crossing abilities.

I think he should adopt his old style again, starting on the wing and drifting inside, playing as a center forward has been bad for him, which he is forced to play as Bale is constantly injured.

If the old BBC is back I reckon Ronaldo will be back in form again, playing as a CF is the main reason of his decline, plus his age, he is almost 33 now, what do you expect?.

I still believe he’ll make a comeback, but don’t expect him to score 50 this season.

Champions League is another issue altogether, teams don’t park the bus in Champions league, so Ronaldo gets better service and therefore is the top scorer.

So I’d like to summarise everything.

Ronaldo is old. The whole team is playing bad. He is being played out of position.

The current tactics don’t suit him. But seeing that he is the top scorer of Champions League right now, I still expect good things from him.

Or as a good football critic that you are;

What Do You Think Is Wrong With CR7?

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FIFA Best Goalkeeper Of 2017 Buffon Gives Condition For Retiring From Football Next Year

Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon, has said he will retire next year after the World Cup, except the Serie A side wins the Champions League.

Speaking with Sky Italia, the 39-year-old promised to call it a day after Italy’s World Cup campaign, unless he and Juve can win the Champions League after three unsuccessful finals.

“There’s no margin (to change mind) because I’m quite convinced of the choices I’ve made,” Buffon said.

“This is my last season and I’m pretty sure of the choices I make. One or two more years wouldn’t add or take away from what I’ve already achieved.

“The only way would be to win the Champions League. At that point, to try to win the Club World Cup, maybe Wojciech Szczesny could play alternate games.

“But I think with a goalkeeper like him behind it is normal that next year I’ll stand aside.”

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FIFA Best Awards: Cristiano Ronaldo⭐ Named Player of the Year

As expected, ace Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as the FIFA Best Player of the Year for the second year running. The Portuguese superstar enjoyed yet another terrific season where he was integral in ensuring Real Madrid won the Champions League for two successive years.

He was also brilliant for Portugal in the Confederations Cup too.

The award was presented by two of the greatest names in football – Diego Maradona and former Brazilian striker Ronaldo.

Also in contention were Lionel Messi and Neymar, who were acknowledged by CR7 in his winning speech.

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