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Nigeria is back. So far, Naija has beaten Ghana (1-0) and Zimbabwe (2-0). That put Naija at the top of group D.
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I know Essien is Ghanaian born Nigerian but is Kuffour a Nigerian born Ghanaian?
quote:I Am A Nigerian –Kuffour Jokes
Port Said, Egypt --The ongoing African Nations Cup has continued to throw up lots of revelations about other peoples love for Nigeria, reputed to be the most populous black nation in the world.
While the likes of Nwankwo Kanu, Austine Jay Jay Okocha and John Utaka seem to be ready made names on the lips of the people in Port Said, the latest revelation however came from Ghanaian star, A.S Roma striker Osei Samuel Kuffour, who declared to the consternation of Daily Independent reporter in Port Said that he is a Nigerian.
Probed further, the high profiled footballer who is often described as the engine room of the newly rejuvenated, Black Stars said he is from Shagamu, in Lagos State.
Told Shagamu is in Ogun State, few minutes drive from Lagos, Kuffour simply shrugged it off saying emphatically that my father, not my grand parents, is from Nigeria.
Though he refused to speak further on the issue, he was however quick to add that, "my two brothers are living there right now. Nigerian footballers are my friends, you can ask Kanu or Okocha where I am from; they know I am from Shagamu".
Though this assertion may cause some rumpus in the stars camp and probably back home in Ghana, the way he sounded gives the impression that he is happy to be a Nigerian.
Meanwhile, the stars camp in Port Said is alive again after the defeat it handed to the highly favoured, Lions of Senegal in the Group D qualifier on Friday. The Black Stars who since their narrow loss to Nigeria kept a low profile, have suddenly become prominent with shoulder raised high.
After they overcame the Lions of Senegal on Friday, the players and a cluster of supporters danced round the stadium shouting on top of voices.
However, it is the outcome of their last match against the whipping team of the group, Zimbabwe and the result of Nigeria's clash with Senegal that will determine whether they will continue in their quest for honours.
Source: Daily Independent (Nigeria)
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1746: Half-time. Nigeria 0-0 Senegal Nigeria are fortunate not to have conceded a goal after close range misses by the Senegalese. It sets up what is expected to be an exciting second half.
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Na real wah for you oh! I don't get your angst. Are you unhappy that your country is beating other countries in the game of soccer? Here is the blow-by-blow report.Posts: 449 | Registered: Mar 2001
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I have to say I was rooting for Ivory Coast because it had the courage to take a stand against genocide during the Nigeria-Biafra War.
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By the time they face either egypt or Senegal for bronze, they will only be fighting to equal chairman chukwu's record. Kanu should concentrate on his club career and allow the loud mouths to continue with their predictable kick and follow ajegunle football.
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Try a little bit to be consistent with what you stand for. How can you be rooting for Nigeria and fighting for Biafra at the same time? Double standard?
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quote: Igboblood; Try a little bit to be consistent with what you stand for. How can you be rooting for Nigeria and fighting for Biafra at the same time? Double standard?
Crazy Duke,
Yes, I am in full support of the Nigerian FOOTBALL TEAM - which is about 50% Biafran! Indeed, the key players are about 80-90% Biafran. Read the team list, watch the games + weep!
Your rationale is a bit of a stretch. If I were to take your argument seriously, it would also be inconsistent of me - based on my leanings - to support with posts, a forum bearing reference in full or part to NIGERIA. As this is BIAFRANIGERIAWORLD, I guess I am being inconsistent as I type. Oh, hold on a minute; since you are a One Nigeria advocate, the same accusation can be levelled against you for posting on this subversive forum!
Are you not aware that the word ‘BIAFRA’ was expunged from all national records after the war? Don’t you find it ironic that by posting on this site to chastise me, you actually endorse a position you are against? The great paradox is that every single post you make advances the Biafran struggle whether you speak in its favour or not!
And YOU want to give me lessons in consistency? Don’t even get me started mate. Next time, try not to be in such a rush to put on your fake war paint.
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Here’s my quota on the imaginary soccer prowess of the worthless nation the infestation of arab wanderers obstructs from rising to great heights. For many months I never cared to visit this thread being a waste of time. I bet you your nigeria is the only country that does not base its decision to feature the national players based on performance instead as with everything, it is quotaed. What justification is there to replace a better player with someone solely on quota system? Quota, what the hell is that??? If twelve exceptional players are found from a particular area of the country let them represent the damned and cursed nation and save her from the perennial embarrassments it suffers. But the awusa myopic disdain for the great people of Biafra will not let them see beyond their nostrils, what an easy way to everlasting failure! Awusa people ronu oooooo!! While you're at it, consider getting the hell out of our land oooooo!!!
quote:Nigeria got a bronze at Egypt 2006. Nigeria got a bronze at Tunisia 2004. Nigeria got a bronze at Mali 2002. Has it occurred to us that our soccer is a metaphor for our country? Let’s put it differently: In African football, Nigeria reels at the third eleven. In global developmental indices, Nigeria reels at the bottom of the ladder. Our football and our nation share two things in common. They both lack applied science, they both lack justice. – Mazi Chuks Iloegbunam
Is this bronze medal not equivalent to let-my-people-go pass? What is so superlative about the constant piling of glorified failing grades? Nnaa, let’s hear, jare!
BTW: IgboB, good job on CrazyD, w2g! I think the youngman recognized too.
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My brother, he was being mischievous. Too much falsehood is given wings in BNW so these things need to be sorted right away. Nothing personal…it’s all about ideology.
Ndeewo.
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Guys, find here the full story on what I alluded to yesterday. The banana republic is over ripe for dismantling. What use is there if the awusa continue to apply their quranic paradigm on everything? Ndi nama a emetula obodo nke ojoo!
quote:Like football, like countryTuesday, February 14, 2006 - Chuks Iloegbunam
Nigeria got a bronze at Egypt 2006. Nigeria got a bronze at Tunisia 2004. Nigeria got a bronze at Mali 2002. Has it occurred to us that our soccer is a metaphor for our country? Let’s put it differently: In African football, Nigeria reels at the third eleven. In global developmental indices, Nigeria reels at the bottom of the ladder. Our football and our nation share two things in common. They both lack applied science, they both lack justice.
Look at the outing in Egypt. Already postmortem experts are busy at work, analysing what went wrong with Coach Augustine Eguavoen’s Super Eagles. Of course, its there place to stew in analysis. But, while they indulge themselves, we could examine the justice angle of our soccer. When, in 2002, Coach Shuaibu Amodu and his assistants Stephen Keshi and Joe Erico were fired unceremoniously, it was obvious to some of us that the decision was wrong and unjust. Amodu and co were fired because Nigeria ended with the bronze. Nobody wanted to listen to the argument that, as Nigerian football grows, so do the footballs of other African countries. Nobody wanted to consider the point that the Senegalese team that edged out Nigeria was a redoubtable squad which, by the way, went on to beat France at the opening game of the 2002 World Cup.
We ignominiously sacked Amodu and company who fetched us a World Cup ticket and appointed Adegboye Onigbinde, a man who played no role in the country’s qualification, to lead us to Korea /Japan. His performance turned out to be dismal as we got kicked out in the preliminary stages. The most eloquent testament to Onigb
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