Nigeria 2 - 0 Swaziland FT (AGG: 2-0) Moses, Efe

[denilson]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

[anointed]

You don match thread be dat?

[Enugu II]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

No. It was rejected because the request came late. FIFA requires a request 10 days before scheduled date.

[Super Eagle]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

Nigeria is a useless country that thrives in chaos. I mean, why wasn't the game scheduled for Abuja in the first place? After all, the team convened in Abuja and had all their training sessions there before departing to Swaziland. So why train in Abuja and then play the game in PH? Does that make sense?


....only in naija

[Rawlings]

Storm or no storm, Switzerland will fall

[Damunk]

And whats wrong with the Akwa Ibom stadium?

[Odas]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

If rain fall, from the way wen I see dat peech (from foto), then we don finish be dat becos our boys no go fit perfom

[Enugu II]

Note that the game was played in PH because the Rivers State Government provides money for organizing the game. However, recent tribunal decisions on Governor Wike's election created uncertainty that is believed to be the reason why NFF wanted to move the game.

[denilson]

Note that the game was played in PH because the Rivers State Government provides money for organizing the game. However, recent tribunal decisions on Governor Wike's election created uncertainty that is believed to be the reason why NFF wanted to move the game.

So provision of money by the Rivers state government is more important than providing the best conditions to guarantee a victory for the SUPER EAGLES. Only in 9ja. Smh!!

[Enugu II]

Pro-Biafra Protesters Target Eagles’ Game
http://sportsdayonline.com/pro-biafra-p ... gles-game/

A security alarm has been sounded ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier between Nigerian and Swaziland in Port Harcourt, as residents in The Garden City are scared of the possibility of pro-Biafra protesters using the match to draw international attention to their plight.

This, SportsDay gathered on authority at the weekend, informed an emergency meeting of the local organising committee for Tuesday’s match, which continues holding long deliberations over security issues affecting the game.

The first of such meetings, which ran late into the night on Saturday, centred basically on how security operatives and other safety personnel would be marshalled to ensure peace reigns in Port Harcourt, before, during and after the game billed for Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium.

SportsDay gathered further that the fear of pro-Biafra protests has engulfed Port Harcourt since the past week, as several flashpoints had occurred in the awake of the recent arrest of a leading member of the group.

The protests have occasioned a dent in socio-economic activities in the usually boisterous oil-rich Garden City, as people are now living in apprehension of a violent upheaval.

Pro-Biafra protesters shut down Port Harcourt last week - CopyFear of the unknown reached a highpoint early Saturday, when the Super Eagles arrived from Swaziland aboard a chartered flight, following their dull goalless draw in Friday’s first leg.

While the Eagles were rushed to Hotel Presidential for their abode into and beyond Tuesday’s match, the LOC, headed by Bonin Iyayi, got busy with deliberations to ensure safety for the players and crew as well as seeking suggestions on ways of installing beefed-up security measures to prevent violence during the match.

However, the LOC is facing some internal issues of its own, as SportsDay learnt from a credible source that co-opted members of the committee have not been paid their allowances and have threatened a showdown with the body’s leadership.

“It’s true that they have not paid us any money for our services so far,” one of the members told SportsDay on telephone.

“We have sacrificed our time and energy for the sake of Rivers State, but there is nothing to show. What will happen now is that we will just start working if nothing is done by Monday.”

[Man Ataye]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

No. It was rejected because the request came late. FIFA requires a request 10 days before scheduled date.

yes. The way we do things.

[frlawrence1]

And whats wrong with the Akwa Ibom stadium?

If if remember well, first match there, launching party, ended in bad result. Na him NFF pick race go Kaduna, Abuja, and now, PH....

[ukwala]

And whats wrong with the Akwa Ibom stadium?

If if remember well, first match there, launching party, ended in bad result. Na him NFF pick race go Kaduna, Abuja, and now, PH....

No, it did not. Nigeria beat Ghana 1-0 with a goal scored by home boy Emem Eduok. I belive NFF just hawks Eagles games to the highest bidders.

[Igugu]

It is time Soccer Administrators or NFF started advocating the Football Affairs Autonomous in Nigeria. When soccer becomes independent of the Govt; then a true Professional atmosphere will be realized in all facets of it administration. Keep the fat bellied politicians away from Soccer.

[walesvilla]

What is the kick off time for this game tomorrow -

[mcal]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

Nigeria is a useless country that thrives in chaos. I mean, why wasn't the game scheduled for Abuja in the first place? After all, the team convened in Abuja and had all their training sessions there before departing to Swaziland. So why train in Abuja and then play the game in PH? Does that make sense?


....only in naija

...a politician/governor must have paid handsomely for PH, plus Abuja does not have a main-stay politician to pay for stadium use

[mcal]

It is time Soccer Administrators or NFF started advocating the Football Affairs Autonomous in Nigeria. When soccer becomes independent of the Govt; then a true Professional atmosphere will be realized in all facets of it administration. Keep the fat bellied politicians away from Soccer.

...until the movers and shakers, including CE reps for these football thieves, notices that it will happen. Right now they don't see it because they are gaining from the free government money.

[Field Marshall Ogolo]

Thunder storms expected all day in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. How does that affect the game? Could that be why rumors are circulating that FIFA turned down a request to move the game to Abuja?

your team is going down. it will be the biggest upset since Ghana 7-0!

[jb]

Pro-Biafra Protesters Target Eagles’ Game
http://sportsdayonline.com/pro-biafra-p ... gles-game/

A security alarm has been sounded ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier between Nigerian and Swaziland in Port Harcourt, as residents in The Garden City are scared of the possibility of pro-Biafra protesters using the match to draw international attention to their plight.

This, SportsDay gathered on authority at the weekend, informed an emergency meeting of the local organising committee for Tuesday’s match, which continues holding long deliberations over security issues affecting the game.

The first of such meetings, which ran late into the night on Saturday, centred basically on how security operatives and other safety personnel would be marshalled to ensure peace reigns in Port Harcourt, before, during and after the game billed for Adokie Amiesimaka Stadium.

SportsDay gathered further that the fear of pro-Biafra protests has engulfed Port Harcourt since the past week, as several flashpoints had occurred in the awake of the recent arrest of a leading member of the group.

The protests have occasioned a dent in socio-economic activities in the usually boisterous oil-rich Garden City, as people are now living in apprehension of a violent upheaval.

Pro-Biafra protesters shut down Port Harcourt last week - CopyFear of the unknown reached a highpoint early Saturday, when the Super Eagles arrived from Swaziland aboard a chartered flight, following their dull goalless draw in Friday’s first leg.

While the Eagles were rushed to Hotel Presidential for their abode into and beyond Tuesday’s match, the LOC, headed by Bonin Iyayi, got busy with deliberations to ensure safety for the players and crew as well as seeking suggestions on ways of installing beefed-up security measures to prevent violence during the match.

However, the LOC is facing some internal issues of its own, as SportsDay learnt from a credible source that co-opted members of the committee have not been paid their allowances and have threatened a showdown with the body’s leadership.

“It’s true that they have not paid us any money for our services so far,” one of the members told SportsDay on telephone.

“We have sacrificed our time and energy for the sake of Rivers State, but there is nothing to show. What will happen now is that we will just start working if nothing is done by Monday.”

If that is the reason they gave to FIFA for requesting a change in venue, then attention is drawn already to the international world of football.

[trae_z]

About an hour to go, no inner caucus line up?

[iworo]

VIDEO: Ecstatic local Port Harcourt fans cheer Super Eagles during walk
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The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Kenneth Kobani attending Super Eagles final training session on Monday and pledging $20,000 per goal against Swaziland


Super Eagles Coach, Sunday Oliseh and his team during training inside the Adokiye Amesiamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt.


Haters eat your heart out....Captain MUSA

VIDEO: Mikel, Martins, practice penalty kicks for Swaziland
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Ezenwa funny chap

[bushboy]

I hope the SE come correct today o! I don't want to waste my fake "dentist appointment" excuse at work!!! Hoping for a good win! Go Naija!!!!

[mcal]

The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Kenneth Kobani attending Super Eagles final training session on Monday and pledging $20,000 per goal against Swaziland

...see belle na whose money him go splash? Poor Rivers people? Kai, Nigeria, land of the free money