Keshi Squad for CHAN Qualifier Against Ivory Coast

Stephen Keshi

Keshi Squad: Made up of 24 Players For CHAN Qualifier Against Ivory Coast.

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has named 24 players for the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ivory Coast.
Those included in the squad are Goalkeepers: Chigozie Agbim (Enugu Rangers); Daniel Akpeyi (Heartland)
Defenders: Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves); Godfrey Oboabona (Sunshine Stars); Benjamin Francis (Heartland); Kunle Odunlami (Sunshine Stars); Ezekiel Bassey (Lobi Stars); Umar Zango (Kano Pillars); Solomon Kwambe (Sunshine Stars); Chibuzor Okonkwo (Enugu Rangers)
Midfielders: Sunday Mba (Rangers); Ayo Saka (Enyimba); Olufemi Oladapo (3SC); Emeka Eze (Enugu Rangers); Mohammed Ajia (Bayelsa United)
Forwards: Muhammad Gambo (Kano Pillars); Obinna Nwachukwu (Heartland); Gomo Onduku (Bayelsa United); Ifeanyi Ede (Enyimba); Anthony Okputu (Lobi); Pius Samson (Ranch Bees); Festus Ajah (Union Bank); Oghenekaro Etebo (Warri Wolves); Dele Olorundare (Sunshine Stars).
The African Nations Championship is a football tournament which was first announced on September 11, 2007.
It is played between the best national teams in Africa, exclusively featuring players who are active in the national championships and qualified to play in the ongoing season. Expatriate players, regardless of where they play, even in Africa, may not qualify to take part in the competition.
However, Keshi had earlier hinted that the game will be taken seriously while he fielded questions in Fortaleza, Brazil, following Nigeria’s ouster from the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup.
“We would go back home take a few days rest and prepare for our CHAN qualifiers against Ivory coast in the coming days and hopefully we should be able to make it through,” Keshi said.
The game against the Elephants of Ivory Coast comes up on Saturday, July 6 in Kaduna.

Nelson Mandela critically ill.

Nelson Mandela is in Critical Condition in hospital  

Nelson Mandela is fighting for his life after a sudden deterioration in his health.

The 94-year-old former South African president was said to be 'critically ill' after being admitted to hospital for treatment for a recurrent lung infection this was announced by the South African Presidency.

In a statement, Jacob Zuma said Mandela’s doctors were “doing everything possible to get his condition to improve”

“He is in good hands”, said Mr Zuma.

Despite previous claims that Mandela's health had been improving after battling a recurring lung infection, it emerged that no much improvement has been recorded.


Mandela recently underwent two procedures at Pretoria Hospital, one to repair a bleeding ulcer and another to insert a tube into his body.

meanwhile Mr Zuma appealed for prayers for Mandela and his medical team. Last night his two grand daughters, Swati Dlamini and Zaziwe Dlamini-Manaway, wrote on their Twitter page: "Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us."