Nigeria announce 2010 World Cup squad

Date: 12-05-2010 3:53 pm (13 years ago) | Author: Theodore
[1] 2
- at 12-05-2010 03:53 PM (13 years ago)
(m)


The Super Eagles squad was named by coach Lars Lagerback in the capital, Abuja, on Monday.

Fit-again Everton striker Victor Anichebe has been recalled along with John Utaka, the Portsmouth forward who was left out of the Nations Cup.

Lukman Haruna, the under-17 World Cup-winning captain in 2007, has also made the cut.

This is Lagerback's first Nigerian squad since taking over from Shaibu Amodu who was sacked after leading to third place at the Nations Cup in Angola in January.

Nigeria play Argentina, Greece and South Korea in Group B of the World Cup.

Two locally-based players - goalkeeper Akpan Bassey and defender Terna Suswan - are named in the squad, which will delight fans who had called for the inclusion of some players from the 2010 West African (Wafu) Cup team.

Assistant coach Austin Eguavoen defended Lagerback's first selection.

"We have travelled and have monitored our players for the last two months and we must admit it was not easy, but we have chosen players who give us options everywhere," Eguavoen told BBC Sport.

"There have been injury concerns as well as other issues but from defence to attack we have chosen carefully.

"This is a team the people of Nigeria can be proud of."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nigeria squad:

Goalkeepers: Vincent Enyeama (Hapoel Tel Aviv, Israel), Dele Aiyenugba (Bnei Yehuda, Israel), Austin Ejide (Hapoel Petah Tikva, Israel), Bassey Akpan (Bayelsa United, Nigeria)

Defenders: Taye Taiwo (Marseille, France), Elderson Echiejile (Rennes, France), Chidi Odiah (CSKA Moscow, Russia), Onyekachi Apam (OG Nice, France), Joseph Yobo (Everton, England), Daniel Shittu (Bolton Wanderers, England), Ayodele Adeleye (Sparta Rotterdam, Netherlands), Rabiu Afolabi (SV Salzburg, Austria), Terna Suswan (Lobi Stars, Nigeria)

Midfielders: Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi (TSG Hoffenheim, Germany), John Utaka (Portsmouth, England), Brown Ideye (FC Sochaux, France), Peter Utaka (Odense Boldklub, Denmark), , Kalu Uche (Almeria, Spain), Dickson Etuhu (Fulham, England), John Mikel Obi (Chelsea, England), Sani Kaita (Alaniya, Russia), Haruna Lukman (AS Monaco, France), Yusuf Ayila (Dynamo Kiev, Ukraine), Osaze Odemwingie (Lokomotiv Moscow, Russia)

Strikers: Yakubu Aiyegbeni (Everton, England), Victor Anichebe (Everton, England), Nwankwo Kanu (Portsmouth, England), Obafemi Martins (Wolfsburg, Germany), Ikechukwu Uche (Real Zaragoza, Spain), Victor Obinna Nsofor (Malaga, Spain)


 
 

Posted: at 12-05-2010 03:53 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
- vantheo at 12-05-2010 05:04 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
The squad make sense sha
Posted: at 12-05-2010 05:04 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- black_samurai at 12-05-2010 05:12 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Kanu Nwankwo still dey?
Posted: at 12-05-2010 05:12 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- vantheo at 12-05-2010 05:37 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Yeah! He's part of d squad
Posted: at 12-05-2010 05:37 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- orland at 13-05-2010 12:10 AM (13 years ago)
(m)
Na so now.....olufina no dey?
Posted: at 13-05-2010 12:10 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- vantheo at 13-05-2010 09:11 AM (13 years ago)
(m)
Him no dey o
Posted: at 13-05-2010 09:11 AM (13 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- charlesblack86 at 13-05-2010 09:56 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
na God go help us sha
Posted: at 13-05-2010 09:56 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- vantheo at 14-05-2010 05:56 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
amen bro
Posted: at 14-05-2010 05:56 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- kunzzle at 14-05-2010 09:12 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Squard or no squard, let's just go and mark the register as usual.
Posted: at 14-05-2010 09:12 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- babyboy33 at 14-05-2010 11:22 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: orland on 13-05-2010 12:10 AM
Na so now.....olufina no dey?
U WAY DEY ASK OF OLUFINA NO SO UNA DEY TAKE DEY SPOIL SOMETHING U DON DEY MAKE UR OWN SELECTOIN IF THER GO THERE NOW GO PLAY MESS NOW NA U GO BE THE 1ST PERSON TO COMPLAN ABEG MAKE U PRAY 4 DEY ONE WAY U SEE PRAY
4 THEM THATS ALL
Posted: at 14-05-2010 11:22 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- chogzie at 15-05-2010 12:08 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
I like this
Posted: at 15-05-2010 12:08 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- vantheo at 15-05-2010 10:06 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Me too
Posted: at 15-05-2010 10:06 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- awizle at 16-05-2010 11:20 AM (13 years ago)
(m)
Aiyegbeni agn?kanu 2?nawao.
Posted: at 16-05-2010 11:20 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- prince316 at 16-05-2010 01:17 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
the squad dey ok for me, i wish them they best of luck..... and am so happy to see Austin Eguavoen as the assistance coach
Posted: at 16-05-2010 01:17 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- pp1973pp at 16-05-2010 02:30 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Can this squard make us SMILE?
Posted: at 16-05-2010 02:30 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- pp1973pp at 16-05-2010 02:38 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
I no wan hear story this time around ooo
Who no play well shud follow that way waka go back em base.
Posted: at 16-05-2010 02:38 PM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
Reply
- Rolinppp at 16-05-2010 03:52 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
I hope they would be able to deliver.
Posted: at 16-05-2010 03:52 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Reply
- vantheo at 17-05-2010 01:47 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
They will try
Posted: at 17-05-2010 01:47 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
Reply
- Okey4beth at 17-05-2010 03:02 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Quote from: kunzzle on 14-05-2010 09:12 PM
Squard or no squard, let's just go and mark the register as usual.
Posted: at 17-05-2010 03:02 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
- bolou at 18-05-2010 06:17 PM (13 years ago)
(m)
Well,they've been selected,lets pray to God,we alwways depend on God, what about other countries make God no help them? Let there be a team spirit among them for us to go far. I miss USA ''94 squard, well, I think Egua**** caused a penalty for Italy..not on purpose you know onyinbo biasness. Let us shine again please,lets not be intimidated by any so-called soccer nation. Try on Super Eagles....be ''fly'' like the hiphop stars..on the pitch..atleast make ona try make us happy small..!
Posted: at 18-05-2010 06:17 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Reply
[1] 2
ReplyFollow
Login To Post Reply

Latest Updates

One Dies, Three Hospitalised As Building Partially Collapse In Lagos

Singer, Celine Dion Opens Up On Her Health Struggles

Bullying: Lead British International School in Abuja Shut Down

How 18Yr Old Boy Fakes His Own Kidnap To Extort Father

Embattled Actor, Baba Ijesha Files Appeal Challenging His 5Yrs Imprisonment Over Rape

Deji Adeyanju Threatens Lead British International School Over Bullying Of Namtira Bwala

Ogun Seals Three Worship Centres Over Noise pollution

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Sued By Cameraman Claiming He Was Forced To Watch Her Have S3x

One Dies Of Heart Attack As Bride-To-Be's Family & Passengers Foil Kidnap Attempt, Kill Bandit In Zamfara

More Featured Topics

fire TRENDING GISTS fire

THIS WEEK

  1. Davido Reveals Fate of Peruzzi And Other Signed Artistes After Dissolving DMW Record Label

  2. Abia Police Parade Suspected Criminals, Including ABSU Student Involved In Fatal Shooting

  3. How Past Abia Govt Paid N107.2 Bn To Contractors For Non-existent Abia Airport & Other Projects

  4. Pastor, David Odeniyi Seeks Divorce After Wife Strips Him Nak3d In Front Of His Congregation

  5. 'Brand Ambassador', Phyna Calls Out Pepsi For Supplying Her Expired Drinks

  6. Ex-Nigerian Customs Sole Administrator, Omlago Ango Damages Estranged Wife's Abuja Home

  7. Abia State Police Arrest Suspects Linked To Mysterious Death of 23-Yr-Old Hope Chinedu Prosper

  8. Lady Who Was Dragged For Wearing a Racy 'Asoebi' Outfit to a Wedding Reception Breaks Silence

  9. UNIPORT Lecturer Caught on Camera Pants Down, S3xually Harassing a Female Student in His Office

  10. Nollywood Actress Toyin Abraham Extends Olive Branch To Funke Akindele,Calls For Industry Unity

TOP MEMBERS:
  • gogoman 1168
  • fineboy77 786
  • felicilin 575
  • bohlah 299
  • kacylee 290
Read More

Featured Topics

. One Dies, Three Hospitalised As Building Partially Collapse In Lagos

. Singer, Celine Dion Opens Up On Her Health Struggles

. Bullying: Lead British International School in Abuja Shut Down

. How 18Yr Old Boy Fakes His Own Kidnap To Extort Father

. Embattled Actor, Baba Ijesha Files Appeal Challenging His 5Yrs Imprisonment Over Rape

. Deji Adeyanju Threatens Lead British International School Over Bullying Of Namtira Bwala

. Ogun Seals Three Worship Centres Over Noise pollution

. Rapper Megan Thee Stallion Sued By Cameraman Claiming He Was Forced To Watch Her Have S3x

. One Dies Of Heart Attack As Bride-To-Be's Family & Passengers Foil Kidnap Attempt, Kill Bandit In Zamfara

. Watch Drama As Passenger Refused Drunk Driver To Convey Them To Their Destination

. Speed Darlington Drags His Aunt For Threatening To Kill Him After Asking Her To Remove Her Church Built On His Land

. Group Hits Hard On IGP For Opposing Establishment Of State Police

. How Man Cut Off His Mum’s Hand So He Could Use Her Fingertips To Steal Cash From Account

. Manchester United v Sheffield: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

. VID: Suspected Cultist Who Killed Final Year ABSU Student Pleads For A Second Chance

. Everton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

.. Nollywood Actress, Faithia Williams Mourns Death Of Her Father

. ‘There’d Have Been Casualties’ – EFCC Boss Reveals Why Yahaya Bello's Arrest Failed

. UNN Suspends Sex-For-Grade Lecturer In Viral Video

. Eniola Badmus Sparks Mixed Reactions as She Shows Off The Interior of Her House (VID)

. You Bit The Fingers That Fed You - Actress Hilda Dokubo Shades Gospel Singer Mercy Chinwo

More Featured Topics