Taye Taiwo prepares for UCL clash against PSG

Nigeria’s rocky defender plying his trade for Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev; Taye Taiwo is in top form ahead of  his clubs UEFA champions league clash with French side Paris-Saint Germain on Tuesday evening as he expressed his believe that both clubs will leave nothing out to clinch victory as an assurance to move to the next level of the money-spinning tournament.
Bought by AC Milan but played only four matches in Serie A and four in the Champions League before joining English Premier League side Queens Park Rangers on loan, the defender switched to Dynamo Kiev, making his debut in the Ukraine league on 3 August in the match with Krivyi Rig which Dynamo won 1-0.
He said opening matches of such tournament are always very crucial as it determines how far clubs can go in the competitions so all hands has to be on deck to get favourable results but for him lacing his boot against PSG will be very interesting.
It would be recalled that the Nigerian international was loyal to the French club Marseille seven whole season, the arch rival of PSG, as his career also went all time-high winning the 2010 league title and the French League Cup twice, in 2010 and 2011, scoring 25 goals in 271 matches.

EPL Title: Wenger upbeat about Arsenal’s chance

Arsenal manager; Arsene Wenger believes that the Gunners can have a go at the English Premier League title this season and this can be determined by the outcome of their performance against EPL title holders Manchester City next weekend.
So far, in the new season Arsenal has been impressive in terms of performance in four leagues matches played, proudly displaying a steely defensive edge to their attacking prowess and this tough performance has notched the Gunners to third in the EPL table. However, their steely defence and sharp attack will undergo further test this weekend and the next with Roberto Mancini’s boys while they play hosts to Chelsea.
Wenger concedes Sunday’s match at the Etihad Stadium will show their true worth, but is quietly confident with the way his side is performing but above all playing 10 games into the season will further determine their chances of clinching the title.
It may be early in the campaign but Arsenal has already shaken off the ‘one-man band’ tag after last season was dominated by Robin van Persie.
The Holland striker was the heartbeat of the side last season up until his acrimonious summer departure to Manchester United and Wenger admits his side are now setting out differently.
While Arsenal will be hoping to continue their fine start, Southampton’s season starts now – certainly as far as manager Nigel Adkins is concerned.
Saints have attracted plaudits for their performances against the two Manchester sides, but the reality is they are bottom of the table without a point from the opening four games.
Aston Villa, another side expected to struggle this season, are up next and Adkins knows they need to get a point if not three on the board.
Arsene Wenger said he is used to winning games as he loves to win all the time so he will definitely find a way to keep the tempo up for Gunners.

AYC Prep: Flying Eagles held to a draw in Benin

The U-20 team of Nigeria; the Flying Eagles this weekend played a 1-1 draw against Benin Republic in Cotonou ahead of the 2012 African Youth Championship.
The warm-up match which was played on Sunday had the Young Squirrels of Benin Republic on the scoreboard first thanks Bissan Jacques with his header in 2nn minute after a free kick was awarded to Benin.
The Flying Eagles got back into the game with Moses Orkuma who capped the effort of the whole team who were determined to outshine the squirrels of Benin Republic with an impressive move which tore apart the defence of the Squirrels.
The Flying eagles would been crowned the winner at the end of the second half but Bright Ejike’s effort inside the penalty area was stopped Benin Republic keeper as the Striker’s effort would have saved the day for Nigeria.
Standing as a prep game for both teams for the African Youth Championship qualifiers which starts in a week will have the world and Africans especially cling to their television to support their darling teams.