Tag Archives: Chinedu Obasi

Nigeria struggle for friendlies after Arsenal pull-out

July 13, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria’s Football Federation (NFF) is seeking friendly matches for the Super Eagles after English side Arsenal pulled out of a pre-season match. The setback has left Nigeria scrambling for games ahead of the 2013 African Cup of Nations qualifier against … read more »

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Nigerian Obasi ‘delighted’ by permanent Schalke move

March 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

German side Schalke 04 have exercised the option to contract loan signing Chinedu Obasi on a permanent basis. In December, the Nigerian was loaned from Hoffenheim until the end of the season with a view to making the move permanent … read more »

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Messi inspires Argentina to beat Nigeria in Dhaka

September 6, 2011 by benim

Lionel Messi created two goals to inspire Argentina to a 3-1 international friendly win over Nigeria in Dhaka on Tuesday. Messi, cheered by fans with his every touch, set up Gonzalo Higuain for the opening goal after 24 minutes and … read more »

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