More Tid Bits from Faro...4 team tourney in the works!!!

mister dolly · Post by **mister dolly** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:08 am

Source: Sumonu Bello-Osagie, Team Coordinator
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In his latest interview with CyberEagles the Team Coordinator of the Super Eagles, Sumonu Bello-Osagie confirmed that Julius Aghahowa was yet to arrive in camp, and that he and other officials are monitoring the situation closely as there were conflicting reports that he has left Nigeria. The TC confirmed that Ifeanyi Udeze arrived camp yesterday and participated in his first training session today.

Mr. Bello-Osagie further said the atmosphere is very positive as the team had another scrimmage yesterday between the 2 pseudo teams. The Taribo team now buoyed by the inclusion of TJ Babangida lost to the Ekong team buoyed by Pius Ikedia by 2 goals to 1. Osaze scored one of the goals for the winning team.

SBO exclusively revealed to CyberEagles that the departure date for the ANC bound squad has now being moved to January 22nd. We will be travelling direct to Tunisia on that day he revealed. Asked about why the date was shifted, he said this would allow the technical crew to advance the preparations with the actual team travelling to Tunisia.

To this end, SBO confirmed that plans are at an advanced stage for the SE to play in a 4 team tournament that would include AJAX FC of Amsterdam, a division one team from Portugal and a division one team from Germany the names of which he could not confirm at present. It is understood that AJAX are in a training camp nearby and are interested in the tourney. The proposed dates for the matches are January 13th, 15th and 18th 2004.

Futhermore, the TC alluded that the coaching crew will start the decamping process on Sunday. As for the players yet to arrive, he said the team captain, JJ Okocha called the officials and informed them that he will make his arrangements to join the camp after Bolton's match on Saturday. Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Isaac Okoronkwo are expected by Monday or Tuesday of next week. Nwankwo Kanu has also been in touch with the coaches.

On the Kanu issue, SBO expressed surprise that Wenger wants to hold Kanu till the 18th. That is against FIFA rules, I believe it is in the best interest of all the parties that the FIFA stipulations on player release are honored to ensure cordial relationship in the future, Mr. Bello-Osagie retorted.
He further said coach Chukwu is not worried by players actively engaged at their various clubs.

When asked about the welfare of the team, he explained that in the evenings, they all have dinner around 7:30PM and by 9PM everyone usually retires to their rooms. No calls are allowed after 10PM to allow the players rest, he said.

In closing, SBO also confirmed that the Adidas officials in camp has confirmed that alll the equipment requirements for the team will be awaiting them by the time they arrive in Tunisia. Asked about the new jerseys, he replied that they will be officially launched in our first game at the ANC. The jerseys looked very nice, I saw the Okocha jersey in the white, it has the name and number in green, and black stripes on the sides. The other jersey will be a green top and shorts with white stripes he confirmed.

Addendum: The TC also added that Celestine Babayaro's invitation to the SE camp is now being treated in a similar status to that of Obafemi Martins due to the lack of response from the player to the team officials communications.

Interview conducted by Mister Dolly for www.cybereagles.com

Robbynice · Post by **Robbynice** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:12 am

mister dolly, thanks for the 411. The thing just dey sweet my belle especially when I got to the jersey part.

senator · Post by **senator** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:13 am

MD man u be the man, as per the Aghahowa case has he left or not?

NaijaOlu · Post by **NaijaOlu** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:15 am

MD, u are just too much....

Good and straigth to the points.

senator · Post by **senator** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:16 am

That means the Jersey might actually look like the one EW i think designed in another thread given the descriptions made by SBO

Jiggerman21 · Post by **Jiggerman21** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:18 am

nice one dolly

Talk IT · Post by **Talk IT** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:19 am

Thanks ever so much my man

Riche007 · Post by **Riche007** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:19 am

MD, thanx for the info!

Rogba · Post by **Rogba** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:22 am

MD, Thanks a million

RudeBoy · Post by **RudeBoy** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:23 am

Tank you tank you MD! I'll be shocked if the 4 team tournament takes place! Absolutely shocked if they pull it off!

Paveman · Post by **Paveman** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 2:26 am

Thanks MD

Dombraye · Post by **Dombraye** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 3:11 am

Ever reliable MD. keep up the good work.......thanks a bunch

Upbendel · Post by **Upbendel** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:03 am

Good job my friend

DIMKA76 · Post by **DIMKA76** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:06 am

He saw Okocha's jersey!!! that means okocha has an automatic shirt, somethings go without saying!!! BIGUP!!!! mr Dolly

Egunje · Post by **Egunje** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:11 am

Great update from MD as usual.

shaq · Post by **shaq** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:17 am

Good job

Its a Goal · Post by **Its a Goal** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:31 am

Great interview. Clarify this for me please, is Kanu going to be in camp after Saturday's game or he is going to hold out till the 18th as Wenger wants?

furiously frank · Post by **furiously frank** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:41 am

This is good news. Thanks MD

Gotti · Post by **Gotti** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:53 am

MD:
Great job as usual!

DaNinja · Post by **DaNinja** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:35 am

Playing only European Teams before the ANC has had untoward effects on many a team in the past I hope we are well aware..

old_obsession · Post by **old_obsession** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:43 am

no mention of babayaro.is that guy really coming to camp at all

omey2k4 · Post by **omey2k4** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:45 am

MD u no see my own jersey?Well done oh!

omey2k4 · Post by **omey2k4** » Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:47 am

IAG nice picture set up U go there.