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  • 2018/19 Season: Ogu ready with new Adidas deal

    Super Eagles and Hapoel Be’er Sheva midfielder John Ogu has extended his deal with Adidas, describing the feat as another boost ahead of the new season kicks off on Saturday.

    The former Académica of Portugal ace showcased his new boot after sealing the deal Monday.  The deal will see Ogu who was part of the Nigerian team to the last world cup in Russia continue to use and showcase the company’s boot for another two years.

    Be’er Sheva will open their campaign for the 2018/2019 season with an away tie against Hapoel Ironi Kiryat shmona at the Kiryat-Shmona Municipal Stadium.

    Ogu claimed the league title last season as the club finished first securing 57 points in 26 matches. It would be the third time the club would be claiming the title another impressive performance this season will increase the tally to four.

    Ogu who received a pat on the back from some quarters after pushing aside distracting marriage issues ahead of the world cup to focus on the job at hand will be hoping to replicate his impressive show last season that contributed to clinching the title.”Buzzing with @adidas for another 2years” he enthused on social media Monday.

    Ogu who has been with the Israeli club since 2014, has made over 127 appearances scoring 12 goals.

  • Hapoel Be’er Sheva v Hapoel Acre: Onyekachi ready to battle Ogu, Nwakaeme

    Hapoel Be’er Sheva v Hapoel Acre: Onyekachi ready to battle Ogu, Nwakaeme

     

    Hapoel Acre forward, Peter Onyekachi has declared his readiness to deny John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme three points when his side face the Israeli league champions, Hapoel Be’er Sheva on Saturday.

    The 23-year-old, former Enyimba striker moved to Israel last summer and has played in every game for his new club, registering a goal against Maccabi Haifa in the league cup.

    On the other hand, Ogu is in red hot form after scoring a wonder goal against Algeria and helping Nigeria to a comprehensive 4-2 win over 2018 World Cup favourites, Argentina while Nwakaeme who was also on international duties with Nigeria is currently the best player in Israel.

    Speaking to SportingLife ahead of the epic clash against his compatriots, Onyekachi said: “Ogu and Nwakaeme are massive players here in Israel and Hapoel Be’er Sheva are the current league champions, so it will be tough playing against them this weekend.

    “However, I believe in myself and my teammates – we can get a positive result away from home and it will be great to score against them. Maybe that will alert the national team selectors.”

    Hapoel Acre are currently placed 12th on the log with just 6points after 10matches so far this season while Hapoel Be’er Sheva sit third on the log, three points adrift league leaders Hapoel Haifa with a game in hand.

  • EUROPA LEAGUE: Ogu, Nwakaeme savour comeback win over Inter

    EUROPA LEAGUE: Ogu, Nwakaeme savour comeback win over Inter

    Nigerian duo of John Ogu and Anthony Nwakaeme have expressed excitement after helping Hapoel Beer Sheva to fight back from two goals down to beat Italian giants, Inter Milan 3-2 in the UEFA Europa League clash at the Turner Stadium on Thursday.
    Ogu and his compatriot featured for the entire duration of the game with Nwakaeme getting his first Europa League goal for the Israeli champions.
    Goals from Mauro Icardi and Marcelo Brozovic gave the Italian giants a 2-0 lead in the first half, but Hapoel pulled one back just after the restart through Lucio Maranhao.
    Nwakaeme then leveled up from the spot in the 71 minute before Ben Sahar struck deep into stoppage time to further confirm Inter’s exit and leave Hapoel needing just a score draw in their final game at Premier League club Southampton on December 8 to progress.
    While hailing his teammates for the remarkable performance, Ogu said the focus is not on Sunday’s game against Kfar Saba.
    “Thank you Great God for the victory against Inter Milan. Great come back and fight from everyone. Our fans never gave up on us .We appreciate your support .Focus now is on Sunday against Kfar Saba,” the Super Eagles midfielder said via his Instagram page @ogu30.
    Nwakaeme is however glad to score his first Europa League goal for The Camels, while hailing the fans for standing by the team.
    “Scored my first Europa League goal last night against Inter Milan. What a comeback from 0-2 to 3-2 many thanks to the fans for not giving up on us. In Turner Impossible Is Nothing #EuropaLeague #GodIsTheGreatest #TN9 #AGuy,” Nwakaeme posted.

  • W/Cup qualifier: Ogu hit Eagles camp late Monday night

    W/Cup qualifier: Ogu hit Eagles camp late Monday night

    Hapoel Beer Sheva midfielder John Ogu breezed into the country yesterday night and immediately headed for the Super Eagles camp in Abuja.

    The 27-year-old last featured for the senior national team against Chad in 2015 but following a fine season in Israel which saw him voted the best player in the league an invitation was extended to him by new Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr for the match against the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday.

    Ogu expressed his readiness to help Nigeria make the World Cup in 2018 as he looks to cease the opportunity of his return to the national team fold.

    “Another victory last night. God is great. Ready for the biggest challenge for my Nation to qualify for the World Cup #IBELIEVE,” Ogu tweeted after Beer Sheva’s game against Hapoel Ashkelon at the weekend.

    Hapoel Be’er Sheva are currently top of the Israeli league with 22points after nine matches.