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| Enyeama: Any of the goalkeepers in camp can do it for Nigeria |
Enyeama also gave a hint that sooner than later he will quit the Super Eagles, even as Lazio of Italy midfield youngster, Ogenyi Onazi assured that the team will come out clean against Malawi on Saturday.
Enyeama, who spoke first told the media that all the three goalkeepers in the national team, himself, Austin Ejide and Chigozie Agbim are in the form of their lives and any of them will man the post well if chosen by the national team handlers.
“All of us are good and I must say I am not in competition with any of them neither are they with me. Nigeria is blessed with great talents and it’s always good when you are called up to play”. Onazi on his part said he along with his teammates are fired up for Saturday’s game and assured that the team will not disappoint despite the furore that has been generated ahead of the encounter.
The team trained under heavy downpour on Wednesday at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar, Nigeria’s preferred tourism destination.The Sports Commissioner, Patrick Ugbe monitored proceedings, while Keshi said come rain or sunshine, the team are ready for the battle against Malawi. He declared that their focus is not only to win against Malwai but to get to the World Cup in Brazil next year.
...NFF Mourns With Eagles' Media Officer, Ben Alaiya
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| *Ben Alaiya |
The leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF is mourning with Ben
Alaiya, the Super Eagles' Media Officer, who lost his father Pa Moses Jemila Alaiya Tuesday night.
Pa Alaiya died at the age of 71 in his hometown of Ososo in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State after a brief illness. NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, told Alaiya in a telephone conversation that he was shocked at the news of the demise but assured that he was sure the man lived a fulfilled life.
Also, Chairman of NFF Technical Committee, Barr Chris Green, said he was shocked at the passage and prayed that God stops deaths in the football fraternity and among their families.
Head Coach, Stephen Keshi was simply short of words, but assured that as a man, the Media Officer will have to bear the burden as the first son of the great Alaiya family of Ososo.
Alaiya said burial arrangements will be announced soon, adding that his late dad was born on January 13, 1942.
Pa Alaiya died at the age of 71 in his hometown of Ososo in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State after a brief illness. NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, told Alaiya in a telephone conversation that he was shocked at the news of the demise but assured that he was sure the man lived a fulfilled life.
Also, Chairman of NFF Technical Committee, Barr Chris Green, said he was shocked at the passage and prayed that God stops deaths in the football fraternity and among their families.
Head Coach, Stephen Keshi was simply short of words, but assured that as a man, the Media Officer will have to bear the burden as the first son of the great Alaiya family of Ososo.
Alaiya said burial arrangements will be announced soon, adding that his late dad was born on January 13, 1942.
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