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  • I’m better than your midfielders, Igiebor blasts Rohr

    I’m better than your midfielders, Igiebor blasts Rohr

    Rizespor of Turkey midfielder Nosa Igiebor says he will no longer honour calls to represent Nigeria following the way he was treated by coach Gernot Rohr before the game against Zambia in Ndola.

    Igiebor was called up by Rohr for the game against Zambia after a two year absence from the team , but didn’t get to play as Nigeria secured a 2-1 win over Zambia in Ndola in their first World Cup 2018 qualifiers game.

    The former Real Betis midfielder said the Franco-German coach didn’t tell him why he didn’t play in the game, rather the coach played players he feels he is way better than.

    ” Yes I granted an interview to a radio station in Nigeria, it’s true I’m no longer interested in playing for Nigeria as long as Rohr remains the coach. He disrespected me”, Igiebor told Owngoalnigeria.com.

    ” He (Rohr) treated me like I’m nobody, I won’t honour any more calls unless if he assures me that I will play. I can’t watch players I’m better than play ahead of me.”

  • UEFA Champions League result: Igiebor speechless

    UEFA Champions League result: Igiebor speechless

    Out of favour Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor was left stunned and speechless by his team Maccabi Tel Aviv’s dramatic qualification for the group stage of the UEFA champions league, after a 1-1 draw against FC Basle saw them progress on the away goal rule on a 3-3 aggregate score.

    Igiebor, replaced 20 minutes before the end of the game by Dor Peretz, said shortly after the game that words can’t express his joy at securing  qualification for the group phase of the UEFA champion’s league.

    “I don’t know what to say, I’m speechless, this is like a dream come true for me,” he said after the game.

    However, the two other Nigerians in the group stage of the UEFA champions league crashed out with Efe Ambrose benched in Celtic 2-0 loss to Malmo in Sweden, which saw them crash out on a 4-3 aggregate for the second year, while Elderson Echiejile was on for over an hour, but helpless in saving Monaco who lost out on a 4-3 loss to Valencia.

    Peter Olayinka also failed to make history with Albania side Skenderbeu, coming on in the 68 minutes in their 4-1 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in Croatia to lose on a 6-2 aggregate score line.

  • Igiebor escapes punishment

    Igiebor escapes punishment

    NosaIgiebor,24, will not be sanctioned by the Israeli Federation for the obscene gesture he directed at Maccabi Tel Aviv fans on Monday evening after he was racially abused.

    An official of the Israeli FA, Nir Reshef, sent a letter to Maccabi Tel Aviv on Wednesday informing them that the attacking midfielder has been left off the hook, but he warned the club that a repeat of the incident should not occur.

    “You are required to take all measures to prevent this behaviour which is a bad example and may instigate and lead to rioting and / or misconduct of the supporters.

    “Leniently because, according to the player, he was feeling irritated and provoked by the fans, I decided not to run the disciplinary aspect of this case.

    “It should be emphasized that the undersigned, strongly condemn this behavior of your fans and you are required to operate on this level,” the letter from the Israeli FA said.

  • Igiebor receives Man of the Match Award

    Igiebor receives Man of the Match Award

    Super Eagles AFCON 2013 winner, Nosa Igiebor, was voted man of the match after scoring once and assisting in another in Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-2 victory over Asdod.

    He hit the back of Ashdod net with a trademark powerful shot finish in the 34th minute, after providing an assist to Omri Ben Harush for Maccabi’s second goal.

    Igiebor pipped his teammate Eran Zahavi, who scored twice in the game, to the award.

    He appears to have rediscoverd himself back in his comfort zone in Israel, after struggling to make headway with Real Betis in the Spanish La-Liga the past two seasons.

    The victory helped Tel Aviv maintain their strong start to the Israeli league after six games as they are presently second behind Ironi.

  • Igiebor chose Tel Aviv over Malaga, Almeria

    Igiebor chose Tel Aviv over Malaga, Almeria

    Norwegian-Nigerian agent Atta Aneke has confirmed that Spanish clubs Almeria and Malaga had explored the possibility of signing Nosa Igiebor before he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv on a three-year deal late July.

    The relegation of Real Betis from La Liga at the end of the 2013 – 2014 campaign, coupled with the Super Eagles midfielder’s poor grasp of the Spanish language, contributed to his decision in seeking new pastures .

    ”There was concrete interest from other Spanish clubs including Almeria and Malaga. He did not join any of them and signed for Maccabi Tel Aviv simply because they showed genuine interest.

    ”Maccabi Tel Aviv are a good team, with good setup and Nosa loves the city.

    ”Yes, signing for Maccabi Tel Aviv is a good step for him. They have a good management, ” says Atta Aneke to SL10.ng.

    Though Maccabi Tel Aviv failed to qualify for the group stage of the Champions League, Nosa’s move to the Israeli champions afforded him the opportunity of playing in Europe’s elite club competition for the first time in his career.

    The Maccabi Tel Aviv number 40 chalked up 85 minutes of playing time in both legs of the third qualifying round tie against Maribor.

  • Igiebor rejects offers from Spanish clubs

    Igiebor rejects offers from Spanish clubs

    • Says he wants a change of environment

    Maccabi Tel-Aviv of Israel new acquisition, Nosa Emmanuel Igiebor has told SportingLife that he had genuine offers from both Almeria and Malaga  of Spain but was desperate to leave the La Liga for a new environment.

    Igiebor left Israeli side Hapoel Tel Aviv two seasons ago for Real Betis but he had an injury blighted campaign with the club before he decided to head back to Israel.

    Speaking with SportingLife recently in Calabar, Igiebor disclosed that all the criticisms and injuries made him leave the country for Israel so as to rediscover himself where he would be loved and valued.

    He however didn’t rule out a return to Spain later on in the future but said that he would never be in a rush to leave his current abode based on his experience with Real Betis.

    Igiebor told SportingLife:”It (injury) was part of it but was not the only reason. I have played in Israel before and I have known some things about the Israeli League. For me,I wanted a place where I could refresh my memory and also feel that love.I just needed a new environment away from Spain. I wanted to leave Spain.

    While in Spain, Igiebor had a frosty relationship with Real Betis’ fans and was even at loggerheads with top officials of the club over his true age at a time.

    The former Warri Wolves and Lillestrom of Norway midfield enforcer also featured in the Eagles Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against  South Africa on  Wednesday and has played over 10 matches for the senior national team.

  • Brazil 2014; Igiebor roars: Eagles fear no foe

    Brazil 2014; Igiebor roars: Eagles fear no foe

    Super Eagles and Real Betis midfielder, Nosa Igiebor is sure the Super Eagles are not afraid of any team in the world.

    With less than 120 days to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the former Hapoel Tel Aviv of Israel midfielder also opened up on the team’s readiness for the mundial and stressed that the Stephen Keshi tutored-side are mentally, psychologically and physically motivated to take on any team in Brazil.

    ”We are ready for any team, we are not scared of anybody and for us, we are prepared mentally and Psychologically,” added the former Warri Wolves ace told Lagos-based Brila FM.

  • Igiebor in danger of being relegated

    Igiebor in danger of being relegated

    Out of action Super Eagles midfielder,Nosa Igiebor,may find himself playing in the second division of the Spanish League next season.

    This is because Juan Carlos Garrido, the new manager of the Sevilla side, has acknowledged that he is ‘concerned’ for Real Betis after they lost 1-0 to Almeria.

    Another Nigerian, Ramon Azeez’s fourth minute goal was enough to give the promoted side all three points on Saturday and the Verdiblancos boss has conceded that his men are in a precarious situation at the foot of the table.

    “I’m as concerned as any fan, but I am also strengthened to see all the supporters behind us, he said after the game.

    “I thought we played a good game overall and deserved to win.We need 30 points now in the second half of the season.That means winning 10 games.”

    Igiebor is out injured and is not expected back in action till next year.

  • WCQ: Igiebor’s injury worries Keshi

    WCQ: Igiebor’s injury worries Keshi

    The news of Nosa Igiebor’s injury will not be pleasing to Super Eagles head coach Stephen Keshi as he gears up for the final leg 2014 World Cup play-off tie against the Waylia Antelopes of Ethiopia.

    Betis in a statement on its official website confirmed that the Nigerian midfielder had suffered a groin injury in Wednesday’s training which forced him out of Real Betis’ La Liga clash against Levante yesterday at the Estadio Benito Villamarín.

    The duration of his time on the side-lines is yet to be known as the team’s medical staff are yet to determine how long he could be out for.

    The Super Eagles go into the November 16 clash in the driving seat after a 2-1 victory in the first leg thanks to two second half strikes from in-form Emmanuel Emenike.

  • Igiebor impresses in Betis’ first win

    Igiebor impresses in Betis’ first win

    Super Eagles midfielder Nosa Igiebor made an impressive contribution to help his Spanish club Real Betis to a hard fought 1-0 victory over Portuguese opposition Guimarães to record their first victory in the current Europa league campaign.

    The Nigerian international was on duty on the night for 63 minutes before being taken off for Spanish boy Nono.

    Betis earned their first win in Group I to keep pace with Olympique Lyonnais at the top of the table with Álvaro Vadillo’s second-half effort was all Pepe Mel’s men needed to secure maximum points.

    Having struggled domestically, Igiebor and his team-mates found respite in continental competition on Thursday night as the winger’s sublime strike in the 50th minute made the difference.

    Having lost on all five previous visits to Spain, Guimarães did not have history on their side but started with a desire to banish that unwanted record.

    In the first minute, Chris Malonga volleyed over the bar from ten metres, and Fernando Russi later headed a good chance over from a similar distance.

    After the early storm, Betis worked their way into the dominance as moments later Jorge Molina saw a powerful low drive excellently kept out by Douglas to deny the host a first half lead.

    The breakthrough came five minutes after the break when Vadillo jinked in from the left flank, exchanged a rapid one-two with Joan Verdú on the edge of the area before opening his body to curl the return perfectly into the far corner to hand the Beticos their first win in Europ this season.