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Tag Archives: Shola Ameobi
2013 Europa League round-up: Liverpool exit as Chelsea and Spurs survive
Holders win 1-0 in Moscow but go out 2-1 on aggregate Inter, Stuttgart, Basel join Spurs and Newcastle in last 16 The holders, Atlético Madrid, crashed out of the Europa League despite managing a 1-0 away win in the second … read more
Posted in Europe Soccer, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Antonio Candreva, Basel, Eden Hazard, europa league 2012-13, europa league fixtures, europa league highlights, europa league live scores, europa league results, europa league scores, europa league tables, europa league wiki, FC Zenit Saint Petersburg, Luzhniki Stadium, Rémy Vercoutre, Shola Ameobi, UEFA Europa League
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2013 Africa Cup of Nations: No punishment for Newcastle Shola Ameobi
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not take action against Shola Ameobi following his failure to honour his invitation to represent the West African nation at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa. The forward was called up … read more
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
Tagged 2013 africa cup of nations 2010, 2013 africa cup of nations bids shortlist, 2013 africa cup of nations draw, 2013 africa cup of nations final round draw, 2013 africa cup of nations history, 2013 africa cup of nations qualification, 2013 africa cup of nations wiki, africa cup of nations 2012 fixtures, africa cup of nations 2012 live, africa cup of nations 2012 schedule, africa cup of nations 2013, africa cup of nations fixtures, africa cup of nations qualifiers, africa cup of nations website, africa cup of nations winners, Africa Nations Cup, african cup of nations 2013 fixtures, Alan Pardew, Ameobi, FIFA, Nigeria Football Federation, Shola Ameobi, South Africa, Stephen Keshi
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2013 Africa Cup of Nations Cup: The best strikers for Keshi’s formation
With a glut of strikers at his disposal, Nigeria’s coach, Stephen Keshi must decide who will best suit his plans for a successful outing at the 2013 Afcon The names of the strikers that Nigeria’s Super Eagles could use at … read more
2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Manchester City lose Yaya Touré early
Yaya Toure, left, could be missing from action for Manchester City for six weeks if the Ivory Coast reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar Roberto Mancini, who is battling to claw back Manchester United’s … read more
2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria give up on Shola Ameobi
Nigeria have overlooked Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi for their 2013 Africa Cup of Nations squad after he failed to answer their telephone calls. Ameobi was named in the preliminary squad by coach Stephen Keshi. But it was later announced by … read more
Shola woulda coulda
Hero or fall guy? Donkey or destroyer? When it comes to dividing opinion and causing debate amongst the St James’ Park faithful, there have been very few players who have split opinion the like our Shola. After recently celebrating his … read more
Posted in 2013 Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria, Soccer, Sports, West Africa
Tagged Alan Pardew, Alan Shearer, Bobby Robson, Dennis Wise, IndepthAfrica, Newcastle, North-East derby, Shola, Shola Ameobi
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Nigeria: Martins is being considered to replace Shola Ameobi for Afcon
Levante forward, Obafemi Martins, could be called up into Nigeria’s provisional squad for the 2013 Afcon. With doubts hovering over the presence of Newcastle United striker, Shola Ameobi for the Africa Cup of Nations, supersport.com can report that Nigeria’s head … read more
Nigeria plots to better Zambia
NIGERIA coach Stephen Keshi says the Super Eagles will give their best in the group that has reigning champions Zambia at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals. Keshi said in an interview with SuperSport that with adequate preparations, Nigeria … read more
2013 Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria coah Keshi admits Ameobi issues
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has admitted he could have problems ensuring Newcastle release Shola Ameobi for the Africa Cup of Nations finals. Magpies boss Alan Pardew insists his striker will not go to South Africa. “Apparently, there is a clause … read more
Shola Ameobi will not go to Africa Cup of Nations, Says Newcatle Coach
The Newcastle boss confirmed that the 31-year-old target man will remain on Tyneside for the duration of the tournament but remained coy on the exact reasons behind the decision. Ameobi had been called into Stephen Keshi’s preliminary squad ahead of … read more
Shola Ameobi scores only goal for Newcastle
Relentless rain, a hissy fit from Papiss Cisse and yet another booking for Cheik Tiote seemed to be adding up to a bad afternoon for Newcastle United when, not for the first time, Shola Ameobi came to their rescue. The … read more
Posted in Nigeria, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Alan Pardew, Demba Ba, Gabriel Obertan, Harry Redknapp, indepthsport, Newcastle, Papiss Cissé, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Shola Ameobi
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2012/13 EPL Preview: Newcastle v Manchester United
Newcastle could be boosted for their clash with Manchester United as Hatem Ben Arfa appears likely to take his place in Sunday’s game. Coming off an impressive 3-0 victory over Bordeaux in Thursday night’s Europa League clash, Newcastle manager Alan … read more
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Tagged Alan Pardew, Alex Ferguson, Demba Ba, Hatem Ben Arfa, IndepthAfrica, Manchester United F.C., Newcastle, Shola Ameobi, Wayne Rooney
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2012/13 UEFA Europa League Round up
Liverpool crumbled to a 3-2 Europa League defeat to Udinese at Anfield on Thursday as their roller-coaster season continued while Premier League rivals Newcastle cruised past Bordeaux 3-0. Liverpool had been good value for a half-time lead after Jonjo Shelvey … read more
Newcastle’s Ameobi snubs England for Nigeria
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi was on Friday named in the Nigerian squad for the first time despite having played age-level football for England. Ameobi and Victor Moses of Wigan Athletic have never played for Nigeria at senior level, but … read more
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Tagged Africa news, African news, breaking news, Dele Aiyenugba, Embassies and Consulates, Emmanuel Emenike, IndepthAfrica, John Mikel Obi, Karabükspor, Michael Odibe, News local news, newspapers, Nigeria news, Nigerian, Shola Ameobi, Victor Moses, Vincent Enyeama, World news
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Ameobi and Onuoha set to join the Super Eagles
Nigerian-born players Shola Ameobi and Nedum Onuoha have agreed to play for Nigeria. Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi and Sunderland defender Nedum Onuoha held talks with Nigeria coach Samson Siasia and agreed to launch their international careers with the Super Eagles, … read more
Posted in News, Nigerian Soccer, Soccer, Sports
Tagged Africa news, African news, breaking news, England, FIFA, IndepthAfrica, Joseph Yobo, Nedum Onuoha, News local news, newspapers, Nigeria, Nigeria national football team, Nigeria news Papers, Samson Siasia, Shola Ameobi, World news
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