Tag: DYNAMO

• Denies having problems with Mbokani

Super Eagles and Dynamo Kyiv striker, Brown Ideye has said he is a happy man at his Ukrainian club.

Ideye told newsmen Saturday that he has no issues with his club, and will continue to give his best to ensure that he plays regularly and delivers goals, ahead of the FIFA Brazil 2014 World Cup later this year.

“I have a good relationship with everybody in my team: the players, the coaches and the club president.

“Leaving the club right now is not an issue. I have a lot to play for at the club, and I can only put all my focus there to get to the next level.

“I am also aware of a story on the internet quoting me as being disgruntled with the club. That’s not the truth, I was grossly misquoted: but I will not bother about that. I have a mission and right now it is with Dynamo Kviv,” he added.

The former Sochaux striker also has asserted that Congolese forward, Dieumerci Mbokani is his friend, and what exists between them at Dynamo Kyiv is only friendly, healthy competition.

The media became awash with stories of discord, after the club signed Mbokani from Anderlecht last year, reducing the first team starts of Ideye who still insists that had not affected his relationship with the club or his team mates.

“Mbokani is my friend and we are very close. I agree I always want to play and every footballer wants to play.

“So, does it bother me that I do not start as often as I want? I will say, yes it does because, naturally every footballer wants to play games.

“When I first joined this club, the great Andreiv Shevchenko was here and I was starting ahead of him, yet he kept encouraging me and it brought out no bad blood.

“I therefore do not see why I cannot do the same and encourage Mbokani now he is starting ahead of me.

“It is not an issue for me. It is football and these things happen. Mbokani is a good guy and we have a good relationship. This rivalry will only make us work harder and it is the club that will benefit from it,” he said.

Ideye was the top scorer for the Ukrainian side in the 2012/2013 season, and contributed to the side when called upon this term, before the Ukrainian league went on winter break.

• Says Eagles’ star showed character

SUPER Eagles and Dynamo Kiev forward, Brown Aide Ideye has recieved a pat on the back from club coach, Oleh Blokhin after displaying a decent performance in Thursday’s 3-1 win over SK Rapid Wien in their final Europa League cracker in Kiev.

The Nigeria international who played all 90 minutes was unfortunate to add his name to the scorers sheet but was the architect of Dynamo’s second goal by Oleh Husyev in the 28th minute.

“It was a good game. Both sides struggled for qualification for the next stage. We had to complete this task in the last match of group stage. We conceded early in the game, but I’m thankful to the players for demonstrating their character. They fought till the end and managed to win.”

Speaking further, Blokhin stressed that he is looking foward to have some time off in the coming days.

“I guess I want to have rest. I also wish my family all the best,” Blokhin added.

Meanwhile, Ideye’s Dynamo will on Monday know their next opponent for the knock-out rounds of the Europa League. The Kiev dwellers have been placed on second seeds pot and will likely face the likes of Fiorentina and Napoli who are top seeds in the Europa League draw. Other likely opponents are Eintracht Frankfurt, AZ, Basel, Benfica, Valencia, Genk, Salzburg, Ludogorets, Olimpique Lyonnais, Rubin, Sevilla, Tottenham Hotspur and Trabzonspor.

The Round of 32 will be formed on Monday and include the teams dropping down from the Champions League.

Teams from the same country cannot face each other, nor can they take on an opponent already played in the group phase.

SUPER EAGLES FORWARD, Brown Ideye will need more work to regain match fitness, according to Dynamo Kiev Head Coach Oleh Blokhin.

Speaking on the Kiev-based outfit preparations for the upcoming 2013/14 Ukraine Premier League season, Blokhin revealed that the Nigeria international who was given an extended vacation due to his participation in the just concluded FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil has rejoined the Dynamo Kiev for pre-season training.

“Ideye’s been jogging for a couple of days only. Maybe a month, maybe 2 weeks.

“I can’t say for sure how soon Ideye will take the field. Besides we have competition in our team,” he said even as he was quick to add that most squad members are already regaining match fitness.

“Belhanda is also regaining physical conditions.

“I have already mentioned that some players started training later than other,” Blokhin told the club’s official website.

•Eagles forward nets 16th League goals

SUPER EAGLES forward, Brown Ideye scored a brace for Ukraine giants, Dynamo Kiev in their 5-0 away win over Zorya in a Ukraine Premier League tie on Saturday.

The Nigeria international who returned to goal scoring form for the Kiev-based outfit in last weekend’s 1-0 win over Karpaty has now taken his tally to 16 league goals in the Ukrainian topflight this term.

Ideye, who will be rejoining the Eagles fold for the busy June schedule that includes the 2014 World Cup qualifying matches and the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil, scored in the 38th and 81st minutes as Dynamo Kiev dispatched Zorya with the opening goal from Andriy Yarmolenko in 29th minute courtesy of an Ideye assist. Other scorers on the day include Roman Bezus 88th and Oleh Husyev (90’+5). Interestingly, the encounter also paraded out of favour, Eagles left-back Taye Taiwo alongside Lukman Haruna. While Taiwo played all 90 minutes with Ideye, Lukman was replaced by goal scorer Bezus on the 62nd minute.

Dynamo Kiev are now second on the league log with 53 points from 25 matches, just a point above third-placed Metalist with one outstanding game as the battle for UEFA Champions League spot continues.