Christian Chukwu Finally Speaks, Clears Air On His Condition

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5 years ago

April 12, 2019

By Onochie Anibeze
Former Green Eagles captain and later coach of Nigeria, Christian Chukwu, has spoken from his hospital bed in Enugu:
“I sincerely thank Nigerians for their concern on my health. By the grace of God I’ll be back on my feet. It, however, feels bad that people have created controversy over my health. It doesn’t feel good. I have not been abandoned. The Enugu State Government has been helpful and I appreciate them. My friend, Benson Ejindu who lives in USA and who is patron of Ex Rangers players has been tremendous too. He directed that I be brought to this hospital where I am now. He contacted them and moved me to this place. I did not tell anybody that I have been abandoned. Ejindu did not also tell anybody that Enugu State Government has abandoned me. Nobody has said that. So, I don’t know where this controversy is coming from.”
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Unknown Gunmen attack Sunshine Stars team as players, officials sustain injuries

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15 hours ago

December 7, 2023

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Unknown Gunmen attack Sunshine Stars team as players, officials sustain injuries

Sadly, the team bus of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, Ondo State has been ambushed by unknown gunmen with players and several officials sustaining injuries.

In a statement, the club’s media officer, Michael Akintunde, confirmed the attack and claimed it happened on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m. along the Benin-Ore expressway in Ondo State.

According to Akintunde, the attack happened when the team was on their way to honour match day 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League match with Bendel Insurance of Benin.

He stated: “It saddens our hearts to inform Nigerians, especially football lovers that our team was attacked few minutes ago along Benin-Ore Expressway.

“The horrible incident happened to the team as they were on their way to honor an Elite League tie against Insurance of Benin, scheduled for this weekend.

“Our ball boy was shot in the horrible attack.

“Also, our team manager and other club officials including players are seriously injured.”

The Sunshine Stars official noted it took the intervention of the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) officers, who rescued and took the injured officials and the individual shot to a nearby hospital.

Akintunde called on Nigerians and football lovers to join them in prayers at “this sad and trying times” for the football club.

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2026 WCQ: Oliseh Reacts To Super Eagles’ Disapointing Draw Against Lesotho

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3 weeks ago

November 18, 2023

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2026 WCQ: Oliseh Reacts To Super Eagles’ Disapointing Draw Against Lesotho

Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has expressed disappointment following the team’s 1-1 draw against Lesotho in Uyo on Thursday.

Jose Peseiro’s side were expected to run over their 153rd-ranked opponent but only rallied to earn a share of the spoils in the encounter.

Oliseh, a member of the Super Eagles side that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia, took to social media to express his frustration over the result.

“Haba, This nightmare go ever end? Woke up to this shocker this morning. Our homebased suppose dey beat Lesotho na! dem even first us score!!!! The painful part be say, no consequences for these national embarrassments sef!” the former midfielder wrote on his X handle.

The Super Eagles will hope to bounce back when they take on the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Sunday.

The encounter at the Huye Stadium, Butare, will kick off at 2 pm.

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I Am The Most Successful, Decorated Football Player In Nigeria Says Mikel Obi

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3 weeks ago

November 14, 2023

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I Am The Most Successful, Decorated Football Player In Nigeria Says Mikel Obi

I’m still Nigeria’s most successful, decorated footballer – Mikel Obi

Chelsea and Super Eagles legend, John Mikel Obi has bragged that he is “still the most successful and decorated football player in Nigeria”.

He said despite all his achievements he was never ranked number 8 in the world by the Ballon d’Or like Nigerian youngster, Victor Osimhen.

Speaking in the latest episode of his podcast, The Obi One, which had Osimhen as a guest, Mikel said the Napoli striker has raised the bar high for Nigerian footballers.

He said, “I am still the most successful and decorated football player in Nigeria. But he [Victor Osimhen] got an award that I never got. He was ranked number 8 in the world by Ballon d’Or. That’s absolutely amazing. I must say congratulations. The season you had, it was fantastic and I never got to that stage. You’ve raised the bar so high.”

Responding, Osimhen reckoned that Mikel “is more than a legend” to many Nigerian footballers, adding that the former Super Eagles captain inspired him and others on and off the pitch.