Dike clears Air on bonus issue

Nigeria’s U-20 Women National Team star, Courtney Dike, has explained why she rejected bonus payments at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup finals in Canada.

The Oklahoma State University student wrote in a mail: “I would like to respond to what I have been reading on the internet about rejecting bonuses.

“I am delighted to play for Nigeria whenever called upon. I knew before leaving for the U-20 World Cup that I would not accept any bonuses. Acceptance of prize money is against NCAA regulations (the division 1 collegiate governing body) here in the US, so that is the main reason for rejecting it.

“Knowing this beforehand, I still chose to represent the country because I believed the experience would be more valuable than the money, and I was right.”

CAF begins AFCON host deliberations

Today CAF begins deliberations on the Host of the 2015 Africa cup of Nations after the removal of Morocco as hosts.

Morocco actually asked for a postponement but CAF rejected and threw out their bid to host the event, the North African nation had sort for a postponement given fears of a spread in the Ebola virus, CAF had insisted on holding the event from January 17 to February 8.
 So we gather that CAF's executive committee is to sit in Cairo today and decide on a new Host. CAF are sure to carry out disciplinary actions against Morocco, with regarding her participation in future African events, regardless of that CAF must find a new Host or face serious financial constraints in pulling it off.
Ghana had joined in the running to host the showpiece but CAF's executive committee member Constant Omari suggested on Monday there was a plan to ensure the tournament would go ahead.

“The financial damage and the consequences for CAF and its marketing partners would be too severe to call it off,” he told French radio.

CAF media director Junior Binyam said a statement on CAF’s decision would be communicated only after the conclusion of the executive committee meeting, which could stretch into Wednesday.

Morocco sports minister Mohamed Ouzzine told Reuters on Monday they had not heard from CAF since sending them a letter on Saturday repeating their request for a postponement and had no idea what their decision would be.

Troubled times for Efe

All is not well with Nigeria super eagles and Glasgow Ceeltic defender Efe Ambrose, Efe has expressed deep concerns following his absence from coach Ronny Deila starting 11 in the last 6 games.
Efe feels he's gradually being forced out of the team and feels he's not been given the chance to compete for a place in the squad. Efe wasn't listed in the matchday squad that won 2-1 away at Aberdeen, even though he had previously made the bench in the last 5games. He is expected to feature prominently in the super eagles must win games with Congo and SA.

Mark Hughes sings moses praise

Super eagles attacker Victor Moses has once again been hailed by his manager Mark Hughes following his brilliant display against Tottenham, the potters battled to a hard fought 1-2 win, and hailed the professionalism displayed by his team especially from moses. Hughes stated that the Nigerian forward can only get. Moses is yet to feature for the super eagles since the end of the end of 2014 world cup in July. He also missed out of coach Stephen Keshi's squad to face Congo and south Africa.

Salary Wahala at Bayelsa Queens

This seems to rear up its ugly head every now and then in Nigeria football. Reports reaching All9jafootball has it on good authority that the players of Bayelsa Queens have been on half salaries for the past two months. Even the 2012/2013 sign on fees haven't been paid to the girls, as of now no reason have been given for the ugly development. The team is being managed by up to10 coaches a situation described as "pathetic" by some angered fans of the club.

For the psst 16 days players haven't been training due to the strike by bus drivers. 

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Enyeama makes BBC 5 Man shortlist

Super eagle and lille metrople shot stopper Vincent enyeama has been named in the newly released BBC Africa footballer of the year 5-man shortlist.
 Yaya Toure who is currently the best player in Africa has been nominated for the sixth consecutive year, along with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Yacine Brahimi, Vincent Enyeama and Gervinho.
The winner will be announced on Monday, 1 December.
The winner will be decided by fans of Africa football, who have until 18:00 GMT on Monday, 24 November to vote for their choice on the BBC Sport website.
Previous winners of BBC African Footballer of the Year award:
2013 – Yaya Toure (Manchester City & Ivory Coast)
2012 – Chris Katongo (Henan Construction & Zambia)
2011 – Andre Ayew (Marseille & Ghana)
2010 – Asamoah Gyan (Sunderland & Ghana)
2009 – Didier Drogba (Chelsea & Ivory Coast)
2008 – Mohamed Aboutrika (Al Ahly & Egypt)
2007 – Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal & Togo)
2006 – Michael Essien (Chelsea & Ghana)
2005 – Mohamed Barakat (Al Ahly & Egypt)
2004 – Jay-Jay Okocha (Bolton & Nigeria)
2003 – Jay-Jay Okocha (Bolton & Nigeria)
2002 – El Hadji Diouf (Liverpool & Senegal)
2001 – Sammy Kuffour (Bayern Munich & Ghana)
2000 – Patrick mboma (Parma and cameroun).
We urge you to vote for our darling Vincent enyeama as he looks to wrestle the trophy from the grip of yaya.
All9jafootball will make known the voting link as soon as it gets out.

Joel Obi talks on his return to form

Out of favor super eagles midfielder  Joel Chukwuma Obi who is beginning to enjoy some game time under inter coach Walter mazzari, obi spoke to footballlive.ng and said that his main focus is to make a return to the Eagles fold.

” My target lately is to improve my game and also return to the Eagles. I’m working very hard to convince the team handlers I’m derserving of a recall.”

Obi had a disappointing loan spell with Parma last term but has grown in confidence since his return to his parent club, and his since semented his place in Walter mazzari stating 11.

With 6 appearances and 4 starts for the Nerazzurri the Nigeria Midfielder has had to challenge for a place in a studded mid section with qualities like Colombia’s Fredy Guarín, Chile’s Gary Medel, Yann M’Vila and co.

Turning his attention to the Eagles qualifiers against Congo in Pointe Noire, the 23-year old said he’s confident the team will give a good account of themselves.

” Nigeria will have a good game in Congo,and I hope it means 3 points from them. 

Onazi ready red devils!!

Super eagles midfielder ogenyi onazi looks all set and ready to go..as he prepares for the clash between the super eagles and the red devils of Congo. See his tweets after the cut

Kudos bro...go get em!!

#ThrowBackPicMonday

 #ThrowbackPicmonday we give you a pic of Dan the bull Amokachi as he battles his heart out for Nigeria.

We all know he won the AFCON In 1994 and is the first ever player to score in the UEFA Champions league. 

He presently works as assistant super eagles coach.

Keshi opens camp

The super eagles camp has already been opened and is beginning to come to life following the arrival of eight players so far in light of the make or break game vs the red devils of congo. The super eagles are currently at the Bolton white training camp in abuja.
Players in camp include Gbolahan Salami and Azubuike Egwuekwe  of warri wolves, Solomon Kwambe of sunshine stars, Emem Edouk of dolphins, Chigozie Agbim of gombe united, Kingsley Sokari of enyimba, tony edjomarigwe of nasarawa united, Christian osaghuna of rangers.
As coach Keshi expect the foreign based players today evening the super eagles need an outright defeat of the red devils to get back in pole position for AFCON 2015 Qualification.

Joy in Defeat for Obgeche

Nigeria erstwhile super-eagles striker bathlomew ogbeche was on the scoresheet for cambur but still ended up on the losing side as they lost 4-2 at home to Ajax, ogbeche got his sides 2nd goal in the 90th minute via a penalty after a foul was committed by the vistors.

Torrid times for Enyeama

It sure isn't good times for super eagles number one shot stopper Vincent enyeama, going into nigeria's make or Mar game versus Congo in Pointe Noire, enyeama has conceded in the last 9 games and only has one clean sheet in 10. OSC Lille Metrople sit 13th in the French top flight.
He conceded twice on Saturday away to reims, Enyeama is expected to be in top form as the super eagles face the red devils, and hopefully keep a clean sheet as the eagles look for a win.
Hopefully he brings his A game.

Ujah strikes again

Nigerian attacker Anthony Ujah scored again for cologne over the weekend. He scored over the weekend in his side 4-3 away win at hoffenheim on Saturday evening. He got his goal in the 35th minutes courtesy an assist from team mate pawel.
Ujah now have 7goals in the german topflight and his team cologne lie tenth in the bundesliga.

The Rise in form of Victor Moses!!

We at All9jafootball bring a special piece that highlights the rise in form of victor moses, who recently is enjoying life in English football given his exploits for stoke City, Moses who came into limelight after his £2.5m move from crystal palace to wigan in January 2010, he shone like a million stars at Wigan leading to Chelsea acquiring his services for £9m from wigan, but at Chelsea he struggled for first team football and hence was loaned out to Liverpool in 2013, he had a similar nightmare at Liverpool where sturidge and sterling where preffered to the nigerian, he returned to his parent club Chelsea and once again was loaned out to Stoke City due to his poor showing at the 2014 world cup attributed largely to his match rustiness.

But at Stoke Moses has returned to form following his place at Stoke's starting line up, he's scored a few goals so far and has created a few for his team as well, Moses was a standout performer as Stoke beat Tottenham 1-2 away at white heart lane, Moses tweeted after the game

We Hope he keeps this up.

MOROCCO WITHDRAWS AS HOST OF AFCON 2015

Morocco has withdrawn as host of the 2015 African cup of nations slated for January. The North African nation has finally thrown in the towel after earlier plea to CAF to postpone the tournament citing fear of the Ebola virus as the main factor.

CAF on the other hand resisted and persisted on the said date and issued an optimatum to Morocco to make a final decision on or before, 8th November 2014.

Several top coaches and players joined Morocco to request for the postponement of the tournament due to the Virus that has taken a toll on Africa.

South Africa, Ghana and Egypt has been earlier speculated as stand in host with the countries distancing themselves from the rumours.

Latest reports emanating is that Angola or Nigeria could host the tournament or a joint hosting is also considered.
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