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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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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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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 »

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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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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 »

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