Nigeria 2 0 Denmark

Below is the LIVE update of the Rio Olympics men’s quarter-final soccer match between Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team and Denmark…
82′ The Nigerian defense is looking tired now, Umar and Sadiq start an attack and feed Usman Mohammed who tries a left footed shot which is just deflected wide…the resulting corner is header to the body of a defender
79′ Yellow card for Azubuike and he will not miss the semi-final (he is the vice-captain of the team)
78′ The defender injured in the last attack is taken off the pitch for treatment
76′ SHOT!!! Mikel plays a long ball over the top to Sadiq Umar but the lanky man cannot get to it as the keeper punched the ball and his defender…the ball falls to Mikel who passes to Mohammed but the midfielder’s shot is wide and over
74′ At the other end, Larson does well to beat Amuzie for speed but his cross is stopped by Sincere
72′ ALMOST!!! Sadiq Umar tries to pounce on a bouncing ball but he slips and Denmark are able to gather and attack….
70′ YELLOW CARD!!! Mikel Obi goes into the book
Mikel Obi celebrates his goal against Denmark
66′ Denmark being patient and trying to work the ball forward but it just wouldn’t come happen for the Danes
64′ In quick successions Denmark have chances to score but the defense stands form to block a shot while another shot is well wide off the mark
62′ ALMOST THREE!!! Mikel Obi’s corner kick is just headed wide, it looked like a sure goal from here!!!
59′ GOOOOOOAAAAAALLLLLL!!!!! Aminu Umar scores from the resulting corner with a thumping header
Nigeria 2 – 0 Denmark (Mikel Obi, Aminu Umar)
Aminu Umar scores Nigeria’s second
57′ WHAT A SAVE!!! Amuzie’s shot from the left is just pushed wide…corner
55′ Another save from Emmanuel Daniel who does well to thwart a threatening freekick from the left
54′ Freekick against Denmark as Ekong makes a tactical foul against Nielsen
53′ Nigeria controlling the game in style, Azubuike and Usman Mohammed have been impressive in the middle of the park for Nigeria
50′ Ekong does well to shield Nielsen who was already through on goal, Emmanuel Daniel saves easily
47′ Like the first half, Nigeria have started well almost get a goal but a defender stops an attack
46′ Second half kicks off with Denmark
45+ HT: Nigeria 1 – 0 Denmark (Rio Olympics)
Mikel Obi’s strike is the difference as Nigeria’s Emmanuel Daniel makes three wonderful saves in the first half
Mikel Obi prepares to take a corner kick
45′ SAVE!!! Daniel saves acrobatically from throw in with three Danish players around him
45′ WHAT A SAVE!!! Emmanuel Daniel does well to athletically save a header from a corner kick… one minute of added time given
44′ Menfesuh Sincere is shown a yellow card for a rash challenge..freekick
37′ ALMOST A GOAL!!! Amuzie’s cross from the left is deflected but the ball just wouldn’t go in with the goalkeeper wrong footed
35′ Denmark attack from the right as Amuzie is found wanting but Ekong does well to stop the attack
33′ Nigeria have won all of the 6 Olympics men football matches they scored the opener also Nigeria are unbeaten in their last 5 Olympics matches against European teams
32′ Denmark looking confident and more dangerous on the ball now…The Dream team have to get the ball forward and far away from goal as the opposition is attacking from all angles
29′ HEADER!!! Aminu Umar’s header from a corner is just wide
27′ ANOTHER SMART SAVE!!! Daniel saves from point blank range after a throw in finds an attacker free on the left…Nigeria survive again
26′ Denmark on the up now and the defense looking shaky
25′ WHAT A SAVE!!! A high ball over the Nigeria defense wall finds a striker but his header is saved in stunning fashion
23′ Nigeria still ahead in this game and the Dream Team doing all the right things as Denmark find it hard to leave their box…Imoh Ezekiel and Mikel Obi have been impressive so far
20′ WHAT A MISS!!! Imoh Ezekiel beats a defender on the left and finds himself one on one with the goalie, he tries to curl one into the top corner but it goes over, the attacker should have passed
17′ Aminu did well to beat a defender for pace from the right and cross and Mikel Obi was on hand to convert
Mikel Obi scores against Denmark
16′ GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLL!!!! Mikel Obi scores
14′ CLEARED!!! Mikel tries a one time cross from the right and as it looked like Sadiq Umar would score, it is cleared
12′ BAR!!! Casper Nilsen is fed on the left, he chests the ball and volleys one at goal that hits the bar… Nigeria survive
10′ Oghenekaro Etebo misses this game as he is injured…Aminu Umar is his replacement
8′ Denmark have been aggressive in this game and the referee is forced to call the captain and a player to warn his team to keep level heads
6′ ALMOST…Mikel Obi does well to keep control of the ball and pass to Sadiq Umar but his pass is just overhit
5′ Samson Siasia is looking very cool on the touchline and looks confident
5′ SHOT!!! Stanley Amuzie , the left back tries his luck from almost 35 yards out but its straight to the goalie
3′ Nigeria are pressing well and doing all they can to disrupt the Danes passing lanes
1′ SHOT!!! Nigeria’s Mohammed takes a shot from outside the box after an ball is cleared to his feet but the goalie does well to hold upto the ball
Denmark defeated Nigeria 6 – 2 in a friendly match before the start of the Olympics
1′ Quickly Shehu Abdullahi concedes a throw in…but Nigeria recover quickly and Imoh Ezekiel is released on the right but his cross is cleared
1′ KICK off… Nigeria get us started
Nigeria XI vs Denmark: Daniel, Abdullahi, Troost-Ekong, Seth, Amuzie, Okechukwu, Mohammed, Obi (C), A. Umar, S. Umar, Ezekiel
…The winner of this game will play Germany in the semi-finals
Below is the preview of the Rio Olympics men’s quarter-final soccer match between Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team and Denmark
Nigeria will face Denmark in the quarter final of the Rio Olympics men’s football event in Salvador today, August 13, but they may be without their star player Oghenekaro Etebo.
This follows report that the attacking midfielder may not be in action against the Scandinavians due to a hamstring injury he sustained against Colombia in the team’s last outing.
A scan on Thursday, August 11, confirmed that Etebo has torn a muscle and may miss today’s game and the rest of the tournament should Nigeria make it into the next round.
Many had questioned Siasia’s decision to play the CD Feirense player in the match versus Colombia as the team’s had secured top spot in Group B, but the 42-year-old will be looking to put smiles back on the faces of Nigerians when his team come up against Denmark tonight.
The match at Fonte Nova Arena is the second meeting between the teams in the space of two months. Emil Larsen netted three times to ensure Denmark thumped Nigeria 6-2 in the Suwon tournament in South Korea in June.
However, Samson Siasia will hope that John Mikel Obi’s leadership will guide the team  victory against Denmark despite not having any advantage over the Danes.
Kernyzeed.com will bring you live coverage of this game. Kick-off t

Naija Avengers

Two suspected members of the Niger Delta Avengers have been apprehended by the army
– The suspects were paraded at the Warri Naval Base
– The 2 NDA members are said to be behind attacks on Chevron’s facilities within May and July 2016
The Nigerian Navy, on Saturday, August 13 paraded two suspects believed to members of the dreaded militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).
Nigerian Navy personnel guarding the territorial waters of the country
Parading the suspects at the Warri Naval Base, Warri, Commander, NNS Delta, Commodore Joseph Dzunve said the suspects were behind series of attack on oil and gas facilities especially in Warri South West Council Area of the state.
Commodore Dzunve, disclosed that the suspects were behind the attacks on Chevron Nigerian Limited (CNL) facilities within May and July 2016.
The two suspects who were identified as Stanley Toghan and Felix Miyenminiye were arrested in Sapele area of the state.
The Naval Chief said: “You are all aware of the recent series of attack on oil and gas facilities in the Niger Delta and in particular Delta State for which some groups/persons have claimed responsibilities.
“Today, I am pleased to inform you that after persistent efforts, the Nigerian Navy Ship Delta, being part of the maritime component of the Operation Delta Safe, has arrested two suspects responsible for the attack on Chevron facilities, witnessed between May and July2016, around Warri North axis of Delta state.”
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True Hero

– Sam Okwaraji slumped and later died of congestive heart failure during an active service for the nation
– Okwaraji was a shining example for the muddle cuddled, materialistic and egotistic modern day footballers
– The icon’s patriotism went beyond simply representing his country
– Lack of Federal government recognition is simply disgraceful
Okwaraji was a true national hero who lost his life during an active service for the nation, slumping and later suffering untimely death from congestive heart failure in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola at the national stadium, Surulere, Lagos with 13 minutes left to play on 12 August, 1989.
The autopsy report revealed that he had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure, reminiscent of Marc Vivien Foe’s demise in similar circumstances in 2003.
For this especially, along with other patriotic acts, the trendsetting law graduate and enigmatic midfielder was a worthy legend in every sense. The example he gave paying for this own flights to Nigeria for Super Eagles matches without asking the then Nigeria Football Association for refunds are lost on the modern day muddle cuddled, materialistic and egotistic players.
Short but vibrant history
Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was born on 19 May, 1964 in Owerre-Umudiaka, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state, South Eastern Nigeria.
He became the most educated Nigerian footballer with his qualification as a lawyer with a masters degree in international law from the University of Rome.
Acquisition of masters degree was challenging enough, talk less of combining it with football. It certainly was no mean feat – a rare endeavour in the history of the round leather game. He played for NK Dinamo Zagreb, VfB Stuttgart and SSV-ULM1846.
READ ALSO: How FMC abandons pregnant women to die in labour
The national role model made his international debut in 1988, and later selected in the team that represented the nation in the African Nations Cup, where he scored one of the fastest goals in the history of the Championship against Cameroon. The solitary but memorable goal he scored for his beloved country he was only able to feature for eight times.
His patriotism went beyond just simply representing his country. Demonstrated by an occasion where he defended the right of his beloved nation not to pay for his services when Nigeria was asked to pay gating fee of $45.000 by his club SSV-ULM1846.
He reportedly stormed into his manager’s office saying “I am a lawyer and you know. I signed to play football for certain conditions but I don’t think it included reselling my services to my country. You or your club cannot stop me from playing for my country whether you like it or not.”
Federal government neglect/remembrance
It has become a national blemish for our heroes to be forgotten, and only remembered on death anniversaries. It beggars belief that Sam Okwaraji’s patriotism and the fact that he lost his life whilst on national duty failed to be recognised by the federal government is not only quite simply disgraceful but also laughable.
The least the federal government could have done, in fact the NFF too, would have been to ensure that all players are adequately insured against any such occurrences or any medical emergencies when players are representing their countries. This is yet to be realised.
Former Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola once said “Literally, Sam was ready to die for his country and i believe that before he died, and the circumstances leading to his death.” at the unveiling of a concrete bust in front of the national stadium where he died, on the 20th anniversary in his honour.
Others have wax lyrical, including musicians like Oliver de Cogue and General Kollington Ayinla who composed songs in honour of his patriotism.
Sam Okwaraji, you may not have been accorded a befitting remeI mbrance by the government of the country you served so patriotically, your devotion and sacrifice sure linger on in the heart and mind of the citizens of Nigerian.
– Sam Okwaraji slumped and later died of congestive heart failure during an active service for the nation
– Okwaraji was a shining example for the muddle cuddled, materialistic and egotistic modern day footballers
– The icon’s patriotism went beyond simply representing his country
– Lack of Federal government recognition is simply disgraceful
Okwaraji was a true national hero who lost his life during an active service for the nation, slumping and later suffering untimely death from congestive heart failure in the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola at the national stadium, Surulere, Lagos with 13 minutes left to play on 12 August, 1989.
The autopsy report revealed that he had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure, reminiscent of Marc Vivien Foe’s demise in similar circumstances in 2003.
For this especially, along with other patriotic acts, the trendsetting law graduate and enigmatic midfielder was a worthy legend in every sense. The example he gave paying for this own flights to Nigeria for Super Eagles matches without asking the then Nigeria Football Association for refunds are lost on the modern day muddle cuddled, materialistic and egotistic players.
Short but vibrant history
Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji was born on 19 May, 1964 in Owerre-Umudiaka, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state, South Eastern Nigeria.
He became the most educated Nigerian footballer with his qualification as a lawyer with a masters degree in international law from the University of Rome.
Acquisition of masters degree was challenging enough, talk less of combining it with football. It certainly was no mean feat – a rare endeavour in the history of the round leather game. He played for NK Dinamo Zagreb, VfB Stuttgart and SSV-ULM1846.
READ ALSO: How FMC abandons pregnant women to die in labour
The national role model made his international debut in 1988, and later selected in the team that represented the nation in the African Nations Cup, where he scored one of the fastest goals in the history of the Championship against Cameroon. The solitary but memorable goal he scored for his beloved country he was only able to feature for eight times.
His patriotism went beyond just simply representing his country. Demonstrated by an occasion where he defended the right of his beloved nation not to pay for his services when Nigeria was asked to pay gating fee of $45.000 by his club SSV-ULM1846.
He reportedly stormed into his manager’s office saying “I am a lawyer and you know. I signed to play football for certain conditions but I don’t think it included reselling my services to my country. You or your club cannot stop me from playing for my country whether you like it or not.”
Federal government neglect/remembrance
It has become a national blemish for our heroes to be forgotten, and only remembered on death anniversaries. It beggars belief that Sam Okwaraji’s patriotism and the fact that he lost his life whilst on national duty failed to be recognised by the federal government is not only quite simply disgraceful but also laughable.
The least the federal government could have done, in fact the NFF too, would have been to ensure that all players are adequately insured against any such occurrences or any medical emergencies when players are representing their countries. This is yet to be realised.
Former Lagos state Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola once said “Literally, Sam was ready to die for his country and i believe that before he died, and the circumstances leading to his death.” at the unveiling of a concrete bust in front of the national stadium where he died, on the 20th anniversary in his honour.
Others have wax lyrical, including musicians like Oliver de Cogue and General Kollington Ayinla who composed songs in honour of his patriotism.
Sam Okwaraji, you may not have been accorded a befitting remeI mbrance by the government of the country you served so patriotically, your devotion and sacrifice sure linger on in the heart and mind of the citizens of Nigerian.