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  • 2013 Africa Cup of Nations Moses ‘ready to die for Nigeria’

    2013 Africa Cup of Nations Moses ‘ready to die for Nigeria’

    Chelsea forward Victor Moses has admitted he is already looking forward to representing Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations.

    The former Wigan man will be missing from the Blues’ squad for up to six weeks during the tournament in South Africa, but is excited to represent his country in the competition for the first time.

    “This will certainly be my first Africa Cup of Nations. And I want to make it a memorable one by doing my best and giving Nigeria all I’ve got,” Moses told Goal.com.

    “It will be an honour for me to represent Nigeria at this stage in African football after accepting to play for the country in short a time. I want to take my club form to play at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.

    “I am already focusing on what will happen in South Africa because African football has it own peculiarities. You have to be strong and determined to do well against an African side and I am already tunning my mind to the tackles and strong challenges in all the matches.

    “But I think I am equal to the task because I am also a strong player. No matter the way you look at the Super Eagles, we have a good team that can win the trophy under an enabling envronment.

    “Stephen Keshi has been able to build the fighting spirit in us and Nigerians will see a new team during the Africa Cup of Nations.

    “I want to give everything in all the matches and I know all the players that will be selected will also be ready to die for Nigeria if need be.”

     

  • Moses tips Eagles for great ANC show

    Moses tips Eagles for great ANC show

    • Dedicates goals to his little baby • Says Liberia team not bad

    Super Eagles and Chelsea striker Victor Moses has tipped Nigeria for a great showing in the Africa Nations Cup holding in South Africa in January.

    Moses displayed personal best performance scoring a brace in Eagles 6-1 whitewash of Liberia in Saturday’s ANC final decider.

    “Now that we are in the competition proper I believe with good preparations we will have a great tournament in South Africa because we have fantastic players who can deliver the goods in the (Africa) Nations Cup,” he told SportingLife.

    He also dedicated his two goals against Liberia to his little daughter. “I am very happy scoring a brace in this match and I am dedicating this two goals to my little baby,” he said.

    Despite the massacre of the Liberian team, the Chelsea star showered praises on the Lone Star for playing well.

    “Liberia is a good side but we shocked them by scoring with our first touch on the ball. Let’s just give it to our team for the great performance we put up today (Saturday),” Moses disclosed.

  • Moses, a dad at 21

    Moses, a dad at 21

    Two days after he scored his first goal for his new club, Chelsea FC, Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses became a proud father at 21.

    Moses, Thursday, broke the news to his more than 45,000 Twitter followers through his account, expressing delight at his status.

    “I am really proud to announce I’m now a dad! Brentley Moses born this morning 3.960kg all healthy thank God! fanx 4 ur support” he tweeted.

    The former Wigan attacker, who only completed his dream move to Chelsea this summer for nine million pounds, has also been impressive for his London team.

    On Tuesday evening, the Nigerian was handed his first start at Chelsea in a Capital One League Cup game with Wolverhampton. He rewarded his Coach, Roberto Di Matteo, with a goal for the confidence reposed in him.

    Chelsea won the game by 6-1.

    Already Moses’ fans have been praising the young Nigerian for his ability to be able to score on and off the pitch.

    Many people, including Dare Art Alade, award-winning musician, have been sending greetings to Moses on the delivery of the baby.

    Alade, who confessed to not being a fan of Chelsea, said he was happy with news of the arrival of the daughter already named Bentley.

    “Congrats man. 1st goal though I hate ya club and a big welcome to your daughter. Bless,” Alade tweeted.

    Chelsea face a tough test this weekend as they travel to the Emirates to play Arsenal, and it is likely that Moses will be gunning for a goal for his new daughter.

  • Moses: I’m enjoying life at Chelsea

    Moses: I’m enjoying life at Chelsea

    Victor Moses is enjoying life at Chelsea and believes that playing alongside some of the world’s best players at the club will help him improve his own game.

    Moses moved to Stamford Bridge from Wigan for a fee in the region of 11 million Euros over the summer and is excited to be back in London after his spell at Crystal Palace.

    Speaking to the club’s official wesbite, Moses revealed: “Everything is going well at the moment. I’m enjoying life at the club.

    “It’s exciting for me to be back in London and playing for a massive club such as Chelsea, particularly as I’m a London boy, I’m just delighted to be here.

    “It’s a quality feeling to be playing alongside some of the most talented players in world football at the moment, and that’s what you need around you. The more you play with these type of players, the more you improve and the more experience you gain.”

    Moses made his first start for the club when the Blues hosted Wolves in the League Cup last night and the Nigeria international has fond memories of facing them.

    He added: “I remember the game, we won 3-2 at the DW Stadium. We went into a 3-0 lead but then Wolves came back and scored twice, but luckily we managed to hold on for an important win.

    “They are a good side, it’s not going to be an easy game, but we’ve started the season well. It’s important we keep doing what we’ve been doing, approach the game in the right way and get the win.”

    The 21-year-old is hoping to use the competition to show of his ability to Roberto Di Matteo and help the club to win more silverware.

    He continued: “When I was at Crystal Palace and Wigan I played in most of the League Cup games, it’s a good experience for younger players to play in competitive matches.

    “It’s a big opportunity as a young player to show the manager that you’re good enough to hold down a regular place in the side.

    “It’s an important trophy to win. Winning trophies can help give you the mentality to push on and do well in other competitions such as the Premier League and Champions League, so we just need to keep on winning games.

    “It’s a few years since Chelsea have won the competition, so it would be great for the club and the players if we could win it and get it in the trophy cabinet.”

  • Moses: Choosing Nigeria, my best decision

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    uper Eagles playmaker Victor Moses has revealed to SportingLife that donning the green and white colours of Nigeria remains the greatest thing that happened to his career.
    According to the player, who shone like a million stars in the Africa Nations Cup qualifiers in Monrovia, although it took time for him to debut for the country, he is not regretting his decisions. “I am very proud of my country, and I need to be proud wearing the green-white-green colours of Nigeria; that is one of the greatest things that would happen to me.
    “Although it took me time to change allegiance because I had played for England at junior level, when the change of allegiance finally came, I did not hesitate to make up my mind, and I am not regretting it’.
    The Kaduna State-born forward also gave his thoughts on his Chelsea transfer. He said: “I also feel great being in the colours of Chelsea; I am proud of that. That is one of the great places to be. I look forward to becoming a great player in Chelsea, and considering what the team has done in the past five years, I think I should be part of that greatness.”
    Moses continued: “Definitely, we have quality players that can win the Premiership this season, and retain the Champions League. I am looking forward to my debut in Chelsea, and I will continue to improve from there, because the more matches you play, the better for you”.