Friday 11 September 2015

See how FIFA rates top 20 Nigerian footballers in the FIFA 16 game

For game lovers like myself *wink* who would like to be a bit patriotic and play with some of our Nigeria football stars when they lay their hands on FIFA 16 soccer game, here's how our top 20 stars are rated;

17. JOEL OBI==72

He’s sought pastures new after finally leaving Internazionale for good, and Torino fans ought to be delighted with their acquisition. Another pacey operator (83), Obi’s stats reflect his all-round qualities, even if he’s not exceptional in any one department.

17.  Sylvester Igboun==72

The former Midtjylland moved to FC Ufa earlier this year and represents his new club as a left-midfielder on the game. He may let you down with his shooting and his passing, but a pace rating of 92 will ensure that opposing defenders are left terrified!

17. Godfrey Oboabona== 72

He may have been dropped by Sunday Oliseh, but the versatile Oboabona still retains some kudos with the FIFA 16 creators, getting a decent rating of 72, with physicality and pace his key attributes.

17. Odion Ighalo ==72

After making such a major impact last season—and an encouraging start to life in the EPL—Ighalo receives a modest 72. It should still be high enough to convince Sunday Oliseh to take a look!

 14.Jerry Mbakogu ==73

After his glistening impact at newly-promoted Carpi, the new Serie A frontman is the highest-rated uncapped Nigerian on the game, getting a score of 73. 89 pace and 78 physicality make him something of a hidden gem on the game.

14. Raheem Lawal ==73

After summer interest from AS Roma and Besiktas, it’s clear that Lawal’s stock is rising. This has been reflected in the FIFA 16 stats, with the Eskisehirspor midfielder getting a boost from 63 to 73 for the new edition.

14. Victor Anichebe ==73

 He may have struggled in the EPL last term with relegated Hull City, but Aluko remains a versatile frontman who can offer pace and invention.

12. Sone Aluko ==74

He may have struggled in the EPL last term with relegated Hull City, but Aluko remains a versatile frontman who can offer pace and invention.

12. Ideye Brown== 74

The new Olympiakos frontman’s difficult year at West Bromwich Albion has led to a drop in his ratings, although he still chalks up a respectable 74.

8. Peter Odemwingie ==75

After an injury-hit campaign last term, it’s intriguing that Odemwingie’s stats have been given a boost. At 75, and with 77 dribbling skills, he remains a fine contributor on the flank or through the middle.


8. Imoh Ezekiel ==75:

The one-cap wonder, it may surprise you, finds himself in some fairly exalted company with a rating of 75. That pace rating of 93 should encourage one or two gamers to take a punt in Ultimate Team mode.

8. Elderson Echiejile ==75

With Layvin Kurzawa having moved on from AS Monaco, Elderson should get more chance to demonstrate his class at the Club of the Principality this term. He is a capable full-back even if his passing rating (63) leaves a little to be desired.

8. Ogenyi Onazi  ==75

 The tenacious box-to-box midfielder has a respectable score of 75, with a broad, balanced spread of statistics reflecting the dynamism and all-round contribution he brings to the heart of the park for Lazio.

5. Anthony Ujah 76

Ujah has received a boost in the rankings following his fine season with Mainz, and a score of 76 sets him favourably alongside Nigeria’s other attacking options. He is a good all-round frontmen whose physicality will make him a handful for FIFA defences.

5. Ahmed Musa 76

Nigeria’s new captain has a score of 76, with a pace score of 89 and dribbling ability of 81 making him a menacing weapon out wide or through the middle.

5. Victor Moses 76

 He may not have done enough to convince Jose Mourinho of his merit this season, but Moses’s score of 76 makes the Nigerian a valuable Premier League forward and a useful asset in Ultimate Team.

4. John Obi Mikel 77

Mikel’s rating has been reduced for FIFA 16, and he’s dropped down to 77 from last year’s 78 (back in FIFA 11, he enjoyed a rating of 82).

3. Ike Uche 78

The former Villarreal frontman has been given a rating of 78, with a lethal combination of pace 86 and dribbling 80 setting him apart as a frontman to be wary of. Another highly-rated player who has been overlooked for the national team for many of his peak years.

2. Obafemi Martins 79

Intriguingly, for a player who hasn’t been part of the national side for some time, Obafemi Martins is one of Nigeria’s top-rated players, receiving an overall score of 79. With a score of 91 for pace, he remains one of the fastest forwards on the game.

1. Vincent Enyeama ==81

The LOSC Lille stopper—and arguably Nigeria’s one truly world-class player—is the only Super Eagle to receive a score over 80. With reflexes of 90, he is a ‘must-have’ between the sticks.



source: goal.

Wednesday 9 September 2015

Dream team pass Ghana test unscathed, Heads into AAG semis

The Nigerian U-23 team at the ongoing All-Africa Games on Wednesday defeated the Ghanaian team 2-0 in their first game of the tournament in Congo Brazzaville.
Junior Ajayi scored on 55 minutes at Stade de l’Unite in the Congolese capital and Kingsley Sokari added a second goal three minutes from time.

The future of the Super-Eagles lies in the hands of the local league -LMC

Salihu Abubakar, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the League Management Company (LMC), has commended the Super Eagles, particularly the home-based players,
for their 2-0 defeat of their Nigerien counterparts.
Abubakar, who was reacting to the team’s victory, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the future of the national teams depended on the Nigerian leagues.
NAN reports that the Nigerian side, made up mostly of players from the domestic league beat the Mena of Niger Republic on Tuesday in an international friendly in Portharcourt.

Musa not bothered by Egypt's big win

Nigerian forward Ahmed Musa is not concerned with Egypt’s top performance in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
The CSKA Moscow star said earlier in a press conference that his Nigerian side must stay focused to earn their way up to the finals in Gabon.

Oliseh ready to welcome back Mikel, Moses and Others as Eagles ease pass Niger in portharcourt

Super Eagles players celebrate on of their goals against Niger
Super Eagles’ Coach, Sunday Oliseh, has assured Nigerians that Victor Moses, Odion Ighalo and some other players, who have not featured for the country in the current Gabon 2017 African Nations Cup qualifying series, would be integrated into the team before the next set of matches in May, 2016.

Monday 7 September 2015

Oparanozie on fire as Falcons begin All Africa games with a bang!!

Oparanozie Nets Four as Falcons Beat Congo 5-1 in All African GamesNigeria women’s national team spanked hosts Congo 5-1 in the 11th All African Games women’s football opening game played at the Stade Alphonse Massemba-Débat, Brazzaville.
Four goals from Super Falcon’s Desire Oparanozie were all the reigning African queens needed to cage the home team in the six-goal thriller.
It took Oparanozie just five minutes into the game to fire her side ahead before adding the second two minutes later. The France based forward made it three in the 15th minute as the hosts failed to threaten the solid Falcons who dominated every department of the game.