ROLL CALL OF NIGERIAN PLAYERS ABROAD...

Nigerians just can't stop scoring...
Flops for Mikel & Moses as Orok Akarandut begins Tunisian League race on a high...
Danny Shittu shines again....

Straight to the action:

In SPAIN:
~ Obafemi Martins was all over the pitch, but could not rescue Levante from the hands of Real Madrid who defeated the former (2-1).
~ Nosa Igiebor was a late substitute as Real Betis lost (1-2) at Granada.

In ENGLAND:
~ Osaze Odemwingwe was a 6

9th minute substitute in West Brom's (2-1) win away at Wigan. The 31 year old had on Monday score both goals in the Baggies (2-0) trashing of Southampton.
~ Kelvin Ethuhu's trickery was not enough to prevent Bransley from going down (0-1) at home to Huddersfield.
~ Sone Aluko played all 90 minutes in Hull City's (1-2) loss to Cardiff City.
~ At the Molineux, Carl Ikeme was beaten three times as wolves drew (3-3) against Brighton Rovers.
~ In-form anf Forgotten Super Eagles defender "Danny Shittu" and his Milwall folks made it five wins out of five in the (2-1) win over Derby County.
~ Super Eagles invitee "Shola Amoebi" came on as a substitute for Demba Cisse, but West Ham United held firm to a (1-0) win.
~ John Obi Mikel continued to silence critics with an outstanding performance in the colours of Chelsea who were forced to a score draw by Liverpool at the Bridge. Fellow Nigerian "Victor Moses" was a second half substitute.

In BELGIUM:
~ Derick Chuka couldn't sustain his great form as he fired blank in OUD's (1-1) draw away at Kortrijk FC.
~ Michael Uchebo came on as a second half substitute in Cercle Brugges (2-2) draw at home to FC Genk.

In RUSSIA:
~ Ahmed Musa sent yet another warning to Nigeria's AFCON 2013 rivals with a brace in CSKA Moscow's (3-1) win away to Kuban Krasnodar.
~ The introduction of Obinna Nsofor almost paid dividend for Locomotiv Moscow in a pulsating (1-1) draw with Anzhi.

In SOUTH AFRICA:
~ Moroka Swallows goalie "Greg Etafia" was fantastic in goal in the (1-1) draw at home to Jame Okwuusa's Chippa United.

In ISRAEL:
~ Dele Aiyenugba showed why he should be Eagles #1 at AFCON with breath-taking saves in Bnei Yehuda's (3-1) destruction of Netanya.
~ Austin Ejide was in action for Hapoel Beer Sheba in their (2-2) draw away at Hapoel Acco.
~ Vincent Enyeama was on the loosing side in the Tel Aviv derby. Hapoel defeated arch rivals, Maccabi one-nil on Sunday.

In TUNISIA:
~Orok Akarandut made case for a national team inclusion with a superlative display in the starting weekend of the Tunisian League. The former Akwa United and Enyimba striker set up two of the three goals in Stade Tunisien's (3-1) win over Es Hamam.

In HOLLAND:
~ On-Loan Chelsea defender "Kenneth Omeru" continued his development in the colours of ADO Don Hagg as they were held to a (2-2) draw by AZ Alkmaar. He also saw yellow in the 76th minute.

In SCOTLAND:
~ Efe Ambrose & Celtic continued their poor form in the SPL. He was taken off in the 83rd minutes. Fellow Nigerian "Rabiu Ibrahim" settled for a bench role as St. Johnstone fought back with a late equalizer.

In POLAND:
~ Jagiellona FC had Ugo Ukah to thank for, following his commanding display in defence which earned them a (2-1) victory at Legia Warsaw.

In Portugal:
~Elderson Uwa was susbstituted in the 88th minute of action as Braga lost its second successive game in the Super-Liga.
~ The Introduction of John Ogbu brought life to the attacking structure of FC Academica but could not stop FC Porto from winning (2-1) at the Estadio De Dragoa.

In SWEDEN:
~ Daniel Chima's Solitary effort helped Malmo FF earn maximum points at home to Honefoss.

In FRANCE:
~ Simon Zenke notched a 50th minute equalizer, but Nancy went on to loose (1-3) to Rennes.

In TURKEY:
~ While his mother does the business on movie sets, Nduka Ozukwo does his with the round leather game made of pig skin and 32 leather panels. The play-maker was contributory to FC Mersin's (1-1) draw at Galatasaray.
~ Kalu Uche continued his push for a national team recall scoring late on to share the Spoils between Kasimpasa and Isaac Promise's Antalyaspor.
~ A great sigh of relief for Stephen Keshi as Joseph Yobo lasted all 90 in Fernabache's (2-1) win over Orduspor. Yobo's first full action in 60 days.
~ Chikeluba Ofoedu hit the woodwork as 1461 Trabzon forced Gaziantep BB to a (1-1) draw.

In UKRAINE:
~ With Lukman Haruna pulling the strings in the middle of the pack, Brown Ideye grabbed a brace in Dynamo Moscow's (5-0) demolishing of Zaporizhia.
~ Michael Odibe was a torjan in Dnipro's (0-0) draw at illichivet.

In QATAR:
~ Al Jesh were given some tutorials by Al Ahmarkhiya. Enugu breed "Kastan Igwe" capped a brilliant performance with a 50th minute strike in the later's (4-0) win.

#Credits: Promise Etim(@Udoitam) & Football Galore(@FutbalG)

11 Things You Must Know About NYSC Orientation Camp

Serving the nation is the dream of every Nigerian undergraduate/graduate. But the success of such individual during the service year depends on his/her ability to understand what NYSC sta

nds for.

The Orientation camp is one of the four cardinal programs of the service year.
Join me as i share some tips that can make or break orientation camp experience.


#1. Don't Lobby for posting: Research has proved that most successful corps members don't lobby postings to preferred places. Because Mr. A succeeded at a particular place is no guarantee that Mr. B will also succeed there. What matters most is your skills and resourcefulness.

#2. Don't try to Impress: Always remember your root, don't try to act/form what you are not in a bid to impress friends, potential lovers and NYSC officials. Because at the end of the Orientation camp, your real picture (different from the camp life) will be seen.

#3. Spend Moderately: Try as much as you can to limit your spending, remember after the first allowance you will receive in camp, there will be no more allowance for 30 days till your account details and personal database is created at the Local Government where you are posted to! Be wise, so you don't engage gear for a hard starting.

#4. Make Use of the Kitchen/Avoid the Mammy Market: Access the quality of food in the kitchen and make your choice on a particular meal you can settle for in camp. I trust, some meals are worth going for in the kitchen.
Choose periods on time to visit Mammy Market, some of the meals at Mammy are sub-standard and the general hygiene conditions not convincing enough in some cases. Make a tour of the market and check the hygiene standards first before getting involved.

#5. Avoid Being too Emotionally attached to Friends: Find some means and strike a balance between the head and the heart, so you don't get so emotionally attached to a particular person, because what NYSC has joined together in three weeks, posting will surely put asunder! It will hurt so much to see you lover/friend posted to another region. Such mishap is capable of unsettling you and frustrate your service year.

#6. Adhere to Camp Rules: Drop all stunts at home, when at camp, please endevour to adhere to specified rules as given by the camp director, camp commandant, head of security etc. Ensure you capture all signals from the Biggler who blows the Bigo for camp activities (official/unofficial)

#7. Attend Lectures, Workshops & Other Activities: If you are posted to a place you have not gotten a spell before, please try as much as possible to attend all lectures in camp as regards to the customs and tradition of the place, so you don't break the rules of the community you will be posted to! Also try as much as possible to attend some professional lectures and register for programs such as Project Management, NIM, Safety Programs, etc. Some discounts apply in camp!

#8. Don't Join too many Groups: Don't get too excited with groups as they present themselves in camp, stick to one or two to allow you concentrate on other activities.

#9. Groups to Join: There are so many groups to join. The Orientation Broadcasting Service (OBS), Band/Quarter Guard, Pet, Quater Guard, Security Vanguards, Utility/Technical Unit, Medical Unit, ICT Socials/Event Managers, Sports, Protocols etc. But your success in any of the above mentioned groups hangs on your humility and ability to learn fast. Even if you happen to be a professional in any of the fields, please try as much as possible to be humble and abide by instructions as dished off by NYSC officials in charge and some already existing corps members who will be drafted in to train and motivate you(the new corpers) at least for the first 3 days of the exercise.
~The OBS is the life wire of the camp, journalist, broadcasters, tv/radio presenters, marketers and media related/interested persons please engage yourselves in.
~The Medical Units is strictly for professional (Doctors, Nurses and other health related professionals).
~The Band Groups welcomes people with passion for Music and ones who can play the instruments available.
~Utility/Technical Unit is where engineers make a fair share of their presence felt in camp, please join and help the orientation camp facilities work at full efficiency.
~If You are a good MC or event manager, please join the socials group and organize the MISS NYSC/Mr. Macho event and other social activities in camp. Comedians, Song Artiste, Dancers and Promoters should also join the train!
~The ICT unit need ICT experts to help them gather data, process and facilitate registration activities of corps members!
~Sports unit is a medium for selection of potential footballers and volleyballers to team up with already existing corpers for the annual DG's cup. Sports freaks and players please take advantage. As for the other groups, please inquire for information when you get to camp.
*N/B: If you are joining any of the groups with the hope of getting favour for posting, please have a rethink. Because you are bound for a huge upset at the end of camp, the units are purely voluntary organizations!

#10. Keep Fellowship intact: Muslims have the opportunity to be at the Mosque, 2pm on Fridays, same do Christian on Sunday mornings. There are also other activities that will keep you intact with your maker.
So many fellowships do exist in camp namely: NCCF, RCCF, NACC, Baptist, Winners etc...just make a choice and keep it logged on!

#11. Log on to www.wetinhappen.com and get a comprehensive list of 55 things you must ensure you go to NYSC Orientaion camp with.

# Wishing all batch C 2012 corps members the very best!