Joint top scorer at the just concluded AFCON, Emmanuel Emenike went under the knife Thursday for a knee surgery, the Nigerian striker will be out for the next 6 weeks. 
Well, what this means for the Super Eagles is that the Spartak Moscow striker will miss next month’s World Cup qualifiers against Kenya and Namibia.

Emenike’s Russian club Spartak Moscow released the statement on their website saying- "Emenike underwent a successful operation on his meniscus and will miss four to six weeks," The forward will miss the last four games of the season in Russia.

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/05/nigerian-striker-emmanuel-emenike-will.html

Ready for this one?  Well, here we go… football, or soccer whatever you choose to call it is such an amazing sport and very unpredictable too.
Opinions are allowed here-not to say these players aren't great, they are, however, too much hype from both the media and fans makes it impossible not to notice that maybe they are a little overrated. So, for 2013, here’s a list of some of the highly overrated players so far.
You can add to the list or remove some of the names, no problems, remember, your opinions are welcome here-:), so have fun with the list
Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Papiss Cisse (Newcastle)
Tom Cleverly (Manchester United)
Emmanuel Adebayor (Tottenham Hotspur)
David Luiz (Chelsea)
Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
David Beckham (PSG)
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/05/highly-overrated-players-so-far-in-2013.html

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli had reportedly said that if Real Madrid made it to the Champions League final he would allow the entire team to sleep with his girlfriend. He later denied saying it.
His girlfriend, Fanny Neguesha who happens to be the subject of his ridiculous bet has reportedly dumped Balotelli. The 22-year-old Belgian model moved out of the Balotelli’s mansion in Italy

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/05/mario-balotelli-dumped-by-girlfreind-ex.html

Mario Balotelli is offering his girlfriend to Real Madrid if they make it to the Champions League
Not sure if he will stand by his words, or better yet, if his “girlfriend” has anything to do with this, however, AC Milan’s Mario Balotelli and former Manchester City problem child recently made a rather bizarre comment which involves his current girlfriend, Fanny.  Balotelli reportedly made a promise to Real Madrid players saying that they can sleep with his Belgian model girlfriend Fanny Neguesha if they win the Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.

source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/04/mario-balotelli-is-offering-his.html

Nigeria international and former Fenerbahce striker Emmanuel Emenike was cleared finally of match-fixing charges in Turkey.
On Thursday, an Istanbul court acquitted the Nigeria forward of accusations of involvement in match-fixing during his time in Turkey.

According to Porsecutors,  in 2011 Emenike,  was promised a move to Fenerbahce from Karabukspor in return for not facing the Istanbul side.
Emenike denied the accusations, saying he was injured a week before the match and had a doctor's certificate.

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/04/super-eagles-international-emmanuel.html

Well, even after his groveling apology, it seems an “I sorry” statement will not get the Uruguayan striker out of this one. Liverpool are under mounting pressure to kick out Luis Suarez after he bit Branislav Ivanovic in his side's 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Brendan Rodgers has told Luis Suárez that no player is irreplaceable after the Liverpool striker disgraced himself by sinking his teeth into Branislav Ivanovic during Chelsea's 2-2 draw at Anfield. Rodgers, who initially refused to comment on the situation, said in a statement: ‘Having reviewed the video footage and spoken to Luis, his behaviour is unacceptable and I have made him aware of this.’

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Source:
http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/04/luis-suarez-future-with-liverpool-in.html

No Ronaldo, yes, I know, he's not doing to great this year

In all reality, players who are able to score lots of goals are highly desirable during transfer season as their ability to score goals usually contributes to a successful season for their respective sides. So here goes my list of World best strikers, do you agree or not
(This list is mildly based on technicalities as well as versatility on the field.)
10.Mario Gomez
9.Wayne Rooney
8.Sergio Aguero
7.Stephan El Shaarawy
6.Radamel Falcao
5.Luis Suarez
4.Edinson Cavani
3.Robin Van Persie
2.Zlatan Ibrahimovic
1.Lionel Messi

Let's have fun guys you can add to the list or change the order, but I think these guys are the best strikers in the football today
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/04/best-strikers-in-world-top-10.html

In preparation for the 2017 African Cup of Nations, Libya plans to invest 400 million dinars ($314 million) on building stadiums this year. Construction of these stadiums will resume in June. The hope here is that football which is known to unify Africa will serve the same purpose for this warring country.

In order to ensure their readiness for the event, Constructions of the Stadiums will start promptly in June, according to Elbarasi- "We will resume construction of these stadiums in June and have asked the government for a budget of 400 million dinars to build 11 stadiums this year,"

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/04/libya-set-to-build-11-stadiums-in.html

In a recent interview with bbcsports, AC Milan's Kevin-Prince Boateng reveals that it is important racist players face more severe punishment and should be sacked if needed.

Boateng who walked off the pitch in AC Milan's match against Italian team Pro Patria after he was racially abused by their fans believes this is a good approach to dealing with the issues of racism in football.
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/kevin-prince-boateng-says-racist.html

I very much agree with his stance, like it or not, calling people names like "monkey" is a hate crime that deserves more punishment than  mere fine.

According to MTNFootball.com, Nigerian and West Brom striker Osaze Odemwingie is set for a sensational Super Eagles return only weeks after it seemed he will never play for Nigeria again.

Osaze, who has been in the news since January over his failed QPR move continues to suffer the consequences of his decision and has been at wars with his English Premier League club West Bromwich Albion. In an effort squash old squabbles, the Nigerian striker is being tipped for a comeback even after a recent outburst by the player against Super Eagles Coach Stephen Keshi and some team members.

Not sure if this is a good move or a bad one, do they really need Osaze back in the team?
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/osaze-billed-for-super-eagles-return.html

The appalling conditions of Sports facilities in the Nigeria is something to worry about; the Abuja National Stadium is no exception. The stadium which serves as a home to the Nigerian national football team as well as a center for various social, cultural, and religious events has recently become unrecognizable. The Stadium was constructed for about $360 million in 2003  to host the 8th edition of the All African Games, and ever since, maintenance has become the primary reason for the present state of its appearance.
Love to hear what ya think, this is real bad.
http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/current-state-of-abuja-national-stadium.html

Former tennis pro Jean-Claude Toviave  'trafficked four children from Togo to the U.S. and forced them to work as slaves in his Michigan home or face "savage" beatings and starvation'. Toviave was sentenced Monday to more than 11 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him in October on four counts of forced labor. He previously pleaded guilty to fraud and misuse of visas, mail fraud and harboring aliens.

The 44-year-old former tennis pro faked immigration papers from Africa for some of the children who were in middle school and brought them to Michigan where he forced them to cook and clean while starving and beating them with toilet plungers, broomsticks and electrical cords.

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/former-tennis-pro-jean-claude-toviave.html

African Champions, Super Eagles of Nigeria were rescued by a last-gasp equalizer on Saturday during their match in home soil Calabar, Nigeria against Kenya in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. With the results from Saturday’s game, the Super Eagles now have 5 points from three games, and sit at the top of Group F with Malawi who won over Namibia 1-0 in Windhoek.

Malawi’s new standing could be cause for worry for Nigeria as the current African Champions are ahead in group F only because they scored more goals than their closest rivals (Malawi) – Nigeria scored three goals while Malawi have netted two goals.  No doubt, the draw in Calabar puts Nigeria in a tight corner; The Super Eagles now have two away games and a home match to reach the knockout stage of the qualifying series which will be played in October and November.

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/2014-world-cup-qualifiersnigeria-and.html

Financial help came the way of ailing former Super Falcons and Shooting Stars Coach, Joseph Ladipo, fondly called ‘Jossy Lad’ Monday night as Oyo State Governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, doled out N5 million for his treatment.

The son of the coach, Wale, reached out to the state and federal governments earlier in the month to come to the aid of his father who needed N2 million to undergo an immediate heart surgery at an Ibadan hospital. He revealed that his dad was diagnosed more than a month ago with heart related ailment and since then has been visiting hospital but the situation worsened last week.
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/oyo-state-governor-donates-n5-million.html

In an interview with BBC’s Okwuche, Reading midfielder Hope Akpan reveals his intention to follow in in the footsteps of Victor Moses and play for Nigeria at international level.

Born in Liverpool, United Kingdom, to Nigerian parents, Akpan joined Reading from League One side Crawley Town in the January transfer window. Although he is  eligible to play for England, the 21-year-old midfielder has set his sights on becoming a Super Eagle.

Source:http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4143402367723611558#allposts/postNum=0

Nigerian striker Peter Odemwingie has condemned his side West Brom via Twitter over a string of substitute appearance issues. Ever since his failed move to QPR on transfer deadline day, January 31st, the 31-year-old striker has not started a game for WBA.

Odemwingie has been used as a second-half substitute on four occasions Since the controversial incident including an appearance in the 68th minute in the goalless draw at Stoke on Saturday.
The Nigerian international is facing new disciplinary action from West Brom after again lashing out at the club on his Twitter account. The striker accused his side of "threatening to ruin (his) career" by keeping him on the bench since his failed attempt to leave in January.
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/peter-odemwingie-lashes-out-at-west.html

Super Eagles midfielder John Mikel Obi has warned Chelsea's unhappy supporter about the impact of their negative conduct in the Club’s performance this season. The Blues recovered from a rather dangerous position against Manchester United on Sunday 10 March to keep the defense of the FA Cup alive.
Speaking on the issue Mikel says: 'It is natural to lose confidence if things aren't going well.
'And sometimes it doesn't help either when the fans are not happy, when they get at you a bit if you give the ball away. That brings pressure.
'But this is our job. The fans pay to watch and we have a responsibility to give them something back and make sure we play well. Every game we try to do that. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/john-mikel-obi-calls-on-clubs.html

Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins was finally cleared by Spanish side Levante to join Seattle Sounders in the MLS of the USA. early Monday.

The 28-year-old Nigerian international announced his transfer via twitter Monday evening:
Martins tweeted-“Wow..Finally,I can now announce that I have just signed for Sounders FC..A big step to take in my career. It’s a big challenge but I'm ready”

After very lengthy negotiations, coupled with issues of replacement, Sounders are believed to have paid off the striker's get-out clause with Levante.
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/obafemi-martins-confirms-move-to-mls.html

Chelsea heads to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United in the FA Cup sixth round tomorrow, the Blues will have to 'bring it' tomorrow in order to secure a place in the semi-finals of a competition.
The Blues have won the FA Cup 7 times, and in their most recent feat, Chelsea won the FA Cup after defeating Liverpool 2–1 in the 2012 final for their fourth triumph in six years and seventh overall.
Manchester currently holds the record for the most FA Cup triumphs with 11, the Premier League titles with 12, and the highest number of English top-flight titles with 19, however, the Red Devils suffered Champions League elimination earlier this week against Real Madrid, but they have shown an impressive level of consistency in the Premier League, opening up a 12-point lead over nearest challengers Manchester City.

The game which takes place at Old Trafford, is scheduled to kick off at 16:30 GMT
So, show your Bluemanship, support Chelsea as  they fight to maintain their place as Champions!
Source:http://wasaafrica.blogspot.com/2013/03/show-your-bluemanship-as-chelsea-takes.html