Saturday 31 May 2014

Final 23-man squad: Keshi keeps his cards close

Final 23-man squad: Keshi keeps his cards closeThe trainer looks set to wait till deadline day before announcing his final team even though he says he knows those players that will make the squad and those to be dropped.

Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has said he already knows his final 23-man squad for the World Cup but would wait till June 2 before unveiling the list.

The Super Eagles drew 2-2 with Scotland in an international friendly in London on Wednesday with Uche Nwofor and Michael Uchebo scoring for the African champions after they fell behind twice.
The Big Boss would take pleasure in the knowledge that Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has tipped his side to reach the knock out stages due to the team’s unity.

“[Nigeria] seem to have a really good team spirit, which is not always easy for African teams,” Wenger wrote in his Eurosport World Cup preview. “They have less star players. They have a real team, and it’s been a while since that happened for them.”

The team has flown to Philadelphia in the United States ahead of their friendly with Greece on June 3.

They had their first work outs on Friday – one in the morning and another in the evening as Keshi who looked pleased with the fitness, tactical and technical depth of the side kept his cards close to his chest.

“I have an idea of those who will go with us to Brazil but we will still wait till the last minute before we announce the list,” Keshi was quoted as saying by the team’s media officer Ben Alaiya after work out at the Philadelphia Eagles Stadium.

The trainer has chosen to wait till Fifa deadline day to name his final squad in order to watch for any drop in form and injuries.

After their match against Greece on June 3, they will take on the US national men’s team on June 7 before proceeding to Campinas, their World Cup team base in Brazil.
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Beyonce Shares Adorable New Pictures of Blue Ivy Walking in Mom's High Heels

Beyonce and Blue Ivy play together  
Beyonce and Blue Ivy play together Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles
 
Too cute for words! Beyonce's little girl Blue Ivy, 2, is clearly taking after her mom, playing dress up in the "XO" singer's shoes.


Jay Z's wife shared a handful of new family snaps via her website on Thursday, May 29, including an adorable picture of her daughter pretending to be all grown up.

Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy plays dress up
Beyonce's daughter Blue Ivy plays dress up
Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles 
 
Cradling a sleeping Blue in another shot, Beyonce looks completely at peace as she gazes into the distance.

Beyonce cradles a sleeping Blue
Beyonce cradles a sleeping Blue
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The singer also shared a picture of a favorite necklace: gold with Blue's name emblazoned in diamonds next to her mother's initial B and a heart.

Beyonce's jewels
Beyonce's jewels
Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles 
 
The little pre-schooler, who turned 2 in January of this year, is also photographed having fun on the tennis court, although she isn't quite ready to hold racquet or ball yet!
Blue Ivy plays tennis
Blue Ivy plays tennis
Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles 
 

"She is the apple of their eye," a source previously told Us Weekly of proud parents Bey and Jay Z. "She is an adorable, well-adjusted and very funny baby girl."
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Arsene Wenger says Nigeria’s ‘team spirit’ will see them reach knock out stages


The Arsenal manager has tipped the Super Eagles to join Argentina into the second round due to the fact that they have less stars but greater spirit

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has tipped Nigeria to reach the second round of the World Cup alongside Argentina in Group F.

Arsene Wenger says Nigeria’s ‘team spirit’ will see them reach knock out stagesThe Frenchman feels that the Super Eagles have something going for them this year, 'team spirit' and a lack of big egos which has ensured for a united squad and differentiated them from many African sides of the past.

He said Argentina should win the group which also has Iran and Bosnia-Herzegovina and that Nigeria should join them in the second round.
“I think that Nigeria might qualify for the second stage,” Wenger wrote in his Eurosport World Cup preview.

“They really made a good impression on me during the African Cup of Nations. They seem to have a really good team spirit, which is not always easy for African teams.
“They have less star players. They have a real team, and it’s been a while since that happened for them,” Wenger said of Stephen Keshi’s team.

Of Argentina, the Frenchman expects them to do well playing in South America where they would be buoyed by the rivalry with neighbours Brazil.

He also said that coach Alejandro Sabella has done better than Diego Maradona in his selection of a  balanced side despite the array of impressive attacking talent at his disposal.

“Normally Argentina should qualify thanks to their offensive potential. You might even say that Argentina have too many good players in attack,” Wenger wrote.
 “ It’s not easy to be a manager in Argentina, because it’s hard to build a balanced team without leaving some indisputable players off the field.

“They have Higuain, Messi, Aguero, and Tevez, who didn't even make the final squad. they have so many forwards; it will be very hard to keep a balanced team. It’s what happened in South Africa.
“Still, Sabella’s team seems more balanced than Maradona’s. They can’t make a mess of this World Cup; Argentina just can’t.

“The two main rivals in South America are Brazil and Argentina. There can’t be a World Cup in Brazil and Argentina be humiliated and not have a great tournament. They will have a huge pressure on them,” Wenger said.

Nigeria and Argentina will meet for the fourth time in the World Cup on June 25 in Porto Alegre. The Super Eagles will open their campaign against Iran on June 16 in Curitiba before taking on Bosnia in Cuiaba on 21.
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Some crazy wedding photos

The wedding day can be one of the most wonderful days in the world, and one of the most stressful. Why not let loose and enjoy this amazing day that starts one of the biggest adventures life has to offer: marriage!

Whether it's an Iron Man-inspired groomsman shot, a terrifying T-rex chasing the wedding party, or the simple whimsy of a game of leapfrog, these Flickr wedding photographers have captured the adventurous yet playful matrimonial spirit.

 
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