Sunday Mba makes Goal 50 list of world’s top players

Sunday Mba makes Goal 50 list of world’s top players

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday, 31 July 2013

Nigeria midfielder Sunday Mba has been named in the Goal 50, a list of the world’s best footballers for the 2012/13 season.

25-year-old Mba becomes the first Nigerian to grace the elite list. He made the cut on the strength of his immense contribution to Nigeria’s victory at the Africa Cup of Nations, creating an immense legacy for the country’s home-based players.

Stephen Keshi: Joseph Yobo is Always In Eagles Plan

Stephen Keshi: Joseph Yobo is Always In Eagles Plan

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Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi (CFR), has debunked claims making the rounds that he has foreclosed the issue of team skipper, Joseph Tambarin Yobo, returning to the team, insisting that Yobo will sooner than later be back in the squad.

Super Eagles Media Officer, Ben Alaiya, quotes the coach as saying he never spoke to any media organization regarding the return to the national team or otherwise of Yobo in Abidjan during the Eagles CHAN qualifier against the Elephants of Cote D’Ivoire.

2014 FIFA World Cup : FIFA appoints Bassey to preside over Tunis war

2014 FIFA World Cup : FIFA appoints Bassey to preside over Tunis war

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Respected Nigeria official, Etubom Paul Bassey, has been appointed by world football-governing body, FIFA, as Match Commissioner for the potentially-explosive 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Tunisia and Cape Verde in Tunis on Saturday, 7th September.

Until a couple of weeks ago, the match was set to be a non-issue, but after FIFA penalised Equatorial Guinea for fielding an ineligible player in their qualifying matches against Cape Verde, the Portuguese island off the west coast of Africa gained three valuable points and

Gov. Imoke welcomes Golden Eaglets to Calabar

Gov. Imoke welcomes Golden Eaglets to Calabar

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday, 30 July 2013

The Golden Eaglets training session has taken off smoothly post Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan of the 30 players invited to jostle for a place in the World Cup-bound National Under-17 team even as Senator Liyel Imoke (CON), the Executive Governor of Cross River
State welcomes the team to the Canaan City yet again.

#flashBackMonday: Can You Name this Leventis United Squad?

#flashBackMonday: Can You Name this Leventis United Squad?

By 9jafootyalert → Monday, 29 July 2013

Can you name this Leventis United squad?

#FlashBackMonday: Identify This Player

#FlashBackMonday: Identify This Player

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There's a player in this picture who won the 2011/2012 Nigeria Premier League, what's his name?

FCT SWAN Hails NFF, Keshi Over Eagles' CHAN Qualification

FCT SWAN Hails NFF, Keshi Over Eagles' CHAN Qualification

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The FCT Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has congratulated the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation led by Aminu Maigari and officials of Super Eagles  for
 Nigeria’s first-ever qualification to play in the finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The SuperEagles lost 2-0 in the return leg of the African Nations Championship qualifier on Saturday in Abidjan but qualified 4-3 on aggregate for the finals to be staged in South Africa next year.

Nigerian Envoy Cries Wolf Over Elephants’ Penalty

Nigerian Envoy Cries Wolf Over Elephants’ Penalty

By 9jafootyalert → Sunday, 28 July 2013

Nigerian Ambassador to Cote D’Ivoire, Ambassador Jack A. Bassey, has praised the resilience of the national team in the final leg, final round round qualifier for the CHAN tournament, in Abidjan at the weekend,  declaring that them team made his day by qualifying for the tournament.

 He however had harsh words for the Moroccan refereeEl Jafaari Nouredine, who officiated the game, declaring that the penalty he awarded against the Nigerian side early in the first half which resulted in the seconded goal was suspicious.

Enugu Rangers Striker, Gero Celebrates Impressive Eagles Debut

Enugu Rangers Striker, Gero Celebrates Impressive Eagles Debut

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Junior international  Abdulahi Gero, who was massive in his Super Eagles debut against the Elephants of Cote D’ Ivoire on Saturday in Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire, said he gives thank to the coaching crew and Nigeriansn for always believing in him and will never let them down.

CHAN: Keshi Picks Up Positives After Abidjan Fall

CHAN: Keshi Picks Up Positives After Abidjan Fall

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Nigeria’s 2-0 loss to the Elephants of Cote D’ Ivoire in the final leg of the final round of the CHAN qualifier has been described as a good experience for the national team by Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi. “We thank God we qualified at the end of the day but my boys did not pick up till the second half and I must say to you that I am happy and this is a great experience for a young side like the home based side”.

Aminu Maigari salutes resilient Eagles

Aminu Maigari salutes resilient Eagles

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday, 27 July 2013

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari on Saturday praised players and officials of Super Eagles Team B for earning Nigeria’s first-ever qualification to play in the finals of
the African Nations Championship.

The Eagles took a handsome 4-1 lead into the return leg in Abidjan but it was looking pitiably insufficient after the Ivorians raced to a 2-0 lead before the half-hour at Stade Robert Chambroux.

Fallen Eagle, Oliha Goes Home In Glory

Fallen Eagle, Oliha Goes Home In Glory

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Well-deserved pomp and pageantry marked the final burial rites of Nigeria’s former World Cup star, Thompson Oliha, in his native Benin City on Friday.

The no-hostage-taking midfielder, who died in Ilorin, Kwara State capital on the last day of June, was involved in several season-defining games in his career and it was apt that the Edo State
Government, Kwara State government, Nigeria Football Federation, Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria and his former colleagues emblazed his passage with colour.

Gero Ready For the Big Stage Against Elephants

Gero Ready For the Big Stage Against Elephants

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Enugu Rangers Strker: Alhaji Gero

The Super Eagles had their last training session on Friday evening in Abidjan with special focus by Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi on junior international, Alhaji Abdulahi Gero.

State League: ZENITH BANK DELTA STATE DIVISION 1 LEAGUE TABLE

State League: ZENITH BANK DELTA STATE DIVISION 1 LEAGUE TABLE

By 9jafootyalert → Friday, 26 July 2013

Please click to see table........

CIV Vs. Nigeria: Oboabona, Rabiu Dazzle In Training

CIV Vs. Nigeria: Oboabona, Rabiu Dazzle In Training

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Kano Pillars Midfielder, Rabiu Ali and Sunshine Stars Defender Oboabona Godfrey

As early as 7am on Friday morning two young men claiming to be friends of Stephen Keshi had arrived at the team’s ibis Hotel, ostensibly to see the coach and relive old times. Sidibe, as one of them later identified himself, waited patiently until Keshi came down to see him.

CHAN Update: Mamadou Gaye Tips Eagles Over Elephants

CHAN Update: Mamadou Gaye Tips Eagles Over Elephants

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Fiery Ivorian football critic, Mamadou Gaye, has written off his home team, The Elephants in Saturday’s final round qualifier for the CHAN tournament scheduled for next year in South Africa.

Gaye who spoke when he visited the Super Eagles ibis Hotel camp in Abidjan on Thursday night said it was as a result of planlessness of the Ivorian FA that the team cannot qualify against a better organised and better prepared Super Eagles. He accused the Sidi Jallo led Ivorian FA of foistering a mediocre coach on the home based Elephants while the Aminu Maigari led NFF was quick to reason that it was Stephen Keshi who leads the team A that should also be in charge of the Team B.

CHAN Qualifier: You must fear no foe – Maigari tells Super Eagles

CHAN Qualifier: You must fear no foe – Maigari tells Super Eagles

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NFF Chairman-Aminu Magari

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari has told players of the Super Eagles Team B to fear no foe and believe in themselves as they confront their Ivorian counterparts in Abidjan on Saturday afternoon.

The Eagles landed in Abidjan on Thursday morning, with a handy 4-1 lead from the first leg, and Maigari immediately charged the boys to go and conquer, and forget whatever antics the Ivorians have up their sleeves.

(Women) Federation Cup2013 Full Time Score

(Women) Federation Cup2013 Full Time Score

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday, 25 July 2013

#Fedcup2013 Full Time Score #Women

--Onitsha
• Martins White 0:0 Ineeh Queens
Pen- 5:4

--Benin
•Delta Queens 6:0  C.I. Angels

--Owerri
•Rivers Angels 0:0  Ibom Angels
Pen -                9:8

CIV Vs. Nigeria: Umeh, Ladipo, Ikpeme Think Victory

CIV Vs. Nigeria: Umeh, Ladipo, Ikpeme Think Victory

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When the Super Eagles landed in Abidjan, there was a symbolic gesture by an immigration official that did not go unnoticed by the leader of the Nigerian delegation, Chief Mike Umeh and other members of the team.

The official simply asked the Nigerian team to forego filling of the immigration forms and proceed into the city because according bto him: “Nigeria is here to win”. Chief Umeh picked his positives from there and said, “thank God they know we will defeat them here. Nigeria is now used to winning and even airport officials know that fact.

CHAN: Super Eagles Arrive Abidjan, Ready For Elephant ,Agbim Warns Teammates

CHAN: Super Eagles Arrive Abidjan, Ready For Elephant ,Agbim Warns Teammates

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The Super Eagles on Thursday afternoon landed safely in Abidjan, the Ivoirien capital ahead of the final leg, CHAN qualifier against host the Elephants scheduled for Saturday in the Ivoirien commercial capital.

The team of 18 playersand officials was led by NFF Vice President, Chief Mike Okeke Umeh and had on board, NFF Head, Technical, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, President General of the Nigerian Football and Other Sports Supporters Club, Dr Rauf Ladipo and several other actors in the football fraternity.

I Won't Forgive and Forget These Miscreants Called Fans- Sule Chindo

I Won't Forgive and Forget These Miscreants Called Fans- Sule Chindo

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James Aiyeyemi Wikki Tourist goal Keeper

The Management of Wikki Tourists football Club of Bauchi have commended the wonderful performance of the match officials that handled a week 22 Nigeria Premier League (NPL)  match between Wikki Tourist and El-Kanemi Warriors at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi.

The  Chairman of Wikki Tourist, Alh. Sule Chindo, made the commendation through the media officer of the club Usman Abbas, where he said the likes of Mr. Okobi S. N. from Edo State who serve as the centre referee for the match should be encouraged by the organizes of the league in order to improve the standard of the nations football based on his courage and the professional way he handled the match.

Chindo said there was nothing wrong with goal scored by El-Kanemi. It was a good goal after utilizing their  opportunity they created.

FIFA appoints Madagascar officials for Super Eagles, Malawi

FIFA appoints Madagascar officials for Super Eagles, Malawi

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Super Eagles at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup

World football-governing body, FIFA, has appointed officials from
Madagascar to take charge of the crunch 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying
match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Flames of Malawi, at the
UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar on Saturday, 7th September.

Match Fixing: Another Funny Scoreline Likely in Nigeria Nationwide League.

Match Fixing: Another Funny Scoreline Likely in Nigeria Nationwide League.

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The Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) hit the headline when Plateau Feeders and Police machine paraded strikers who scored goals in every minute. How they did that is still astonishing.

This time around another funny scoreline might come up again if the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) board fail to brace up.

2013 Federation Cup Fixtures:#Women

2013 Federation Cup Fixtures:#Women

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday, 24 July 2013

Thursday, July25th

--Benin
•Delta Queens Vs. C.I. Angels

--Owerri
•Rivers Angels Vs.  Ibom Angels

--Akure
•Confluence Queens Vs.  FC Real Dynamos

CHAN: Mba, Oboabona Makes Ivorien Challenge, Gambo Out

CHAN: Mba, Oboabona Makes Ivorien Challenge, Gambo Out

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Regulars Sunday Mba, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Chigozie Agbim and Daniel Akpeyi were the highlight of the 18 man list released by Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi on Wednesday ahead of Saturday’s second leg, final round of the CHAN qualifier against Cote D’Ivoire in Abidjan. The Eagles take a 4-1 lead from home to the encounter.

2013 Federation Cup Round of 16 FullTime Score and Quarter final Fixtures

2013 Federation Cup Round of 16 FullTime Score and Quarter final Fixtures

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•Akwa Utd 2:1 Rangers Int'l

•Kano Pillars 1:0 Gombe United

•Nasarawa Utd 1:0 Sunshine Stars

•3SC 1:3 Enyimba

Chigozie Agbim:Don’t Cause Problems Between Me And Warri Wolves

Chigozie Agbim:Don’t Cause Problems Between Me And Warri Wolves

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Super Eagles home based skipper, Chigozie Agbim, has said he remains a player of Warri Wolves on loan to Enugu Rangers International until contractual terms are sorted out by both sides.

Friendly: Super Eagles Overhaul TEAP FC

Friendly: Super Eagles Overhaul TEAP FC

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The Super Eagles had their last test game before travelling to Abidjan on Tuesday evening in Abuja and came away with a hard fought 2-0 win over The Everlasting Arms Parish (TEAP) FC, of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

The highly entertaining game had among the crowd former NFF board member and Technical Adviser of Lobi Stars, Dominic Iorfa, current board member and Chairman of the NFF Media Committee, Chief Emeka Inyama, NFF Director of Technical, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, National Competitions Director, Dr Sanusi Mohammed, former Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach Ben Iroha and NFF technical eye, Siji Lagunju.

2013 Federation Cup, Round of 16 Fixtures

2013 Federation Cup, Round of 16 Fixtures

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Date- July 24th

-Benin
-- Heartland FC (Naze Millionaires) Vs. Sharks FC (Blue Angels)

-Minna
-- ABS FC (Saraki Boys) Vs. Lobi Stars

-Abuja
 --Enyimba FC (People's Elephant) Vs. 3SC (Oluyole Warriors)

-Akure
-- Niger Tornadoes Vs. Warri Wolves (Seasiders)

Ex-Super Eagle Star, Finidi George now Youth Team Coach at Mallorca

Ex-Super Eagle Star, Finidi George now Youth Team Coach at Mallorca

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From left- Kanu Nwankwo and Finidi George

 If you are proud supporter of Sharks FC of Porthacourt then note it that one of your own is flying the flag of the "Blue Angels" in Spain.

Finidi George has been appointed as the youth team coach of Spanish lagiga side, Mallorca. The former Super Eagles winger who will be remembered for his unique celebration after scoring against Greece at the USA 94 world cup served as an intern coach at Dutch side FC Zwolleon on his way to earning a coaching bade.

NNL Chairman, Inyama Recalls Ivorien Ordeal, Warns Eagles

NNL Chairman, Inyama Recalls Ivorien Ordeal, Warns Eagles

By 9jafootyalert → Monday, 22 July 2013

NFF Executive Committee member and Chairman of the Nigerian National League, High Chief Emeka Inyama, on Monday recalled his bitter treatment at the hands of Ivorien football fans in his hey days as a journalist with the then wave-making SportsLink Newspapers.

CHAN: Shola Ameobi Fit, Healthy For Mandela-Keshi …Super Eagles Perfect Strategies Against CIV

CHAN: Shola Ameobi Fit, Healthy For Mandela-Keshi …Super Eagles Perfect Strategies Against CIV

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Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has said that Newcastle striker, Shola Ameobi is healthy and fit for next month’s Mandela Challenge in South Africa, despite media reports to the contrary.

NNL Clears Air on Match Fixing Clubs Vows to punish Zamfara FC

NNL Clears Air on Match Fixing Clubs Vows to punish Zamfara FC

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The Board of Nigeria National league (NNL) has cleared the air on the mix-up that has trailed the news of the scandalous score line involving clubs in Nigeria that has attracted the attention of the national and international media.

The Chairman of NNL, High Chief Emeka Inyama has disassociated the league from the scandal, saying that the clubs involved in the act that has brought football disrepute are not from the National League.

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Nigeria Premier League : Week 22 Table

Nigeria Premier League : Week 22 Table

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Pst.    Team                                 Pld        Pnt

1 Kano Pillars                                 22 39

2 Bayelsa United                            22 36

3 Enyimba                                       22 35

#FlashBackMonday- If You Saw USA 94 World Cup...........What Happened in This Picture?

#FlashBackMonday- If You Saw USA 94 World Cup...........What Happened in This Picture?

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What Happened in This Picture?

Hint: Check the stats below.......

#FlashBackMonday- Vincent Enyeama, Which Tournament is This?

#FlashBackMonday- Vincent Enyeama, Which Tournament is This?

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Vincent Enyeama doing his thing but what year, which tournament and against which team?

#FlashBackMonday- What does this picture remind you of????

#FlashBackMonday- What does this picture remind you of????

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 What does this picture remind you of????


HINT-His name is Obafemi Martins, he scored a goal that made his club champions of..........?

•Meet Ismaila Podoh, The Youngest Player to Feature in NNL

•Meet Ismaila Podoh, The Youngest Player to Feature in NNL

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A fan of COD Utd and Ismaila Podoh

Ismaila Podoh (15years old ) of City of David united FC,  made history in a week 13 league match (16th March 2013) of Nigeria National League (NNL) between COD Utd and Bendel Insurance as the youngest player to feature for a club in the Nigeria National League (NNL).

•Thumbs up to COD Utd FC

Super Eagles Change Training Regime…Tackle NNL Side,TEAP FC on Tuesday

Super Eagles Change Training Regime…Tackle NNL Side,TEAP FC on Tuesday

By 9jafootyalert → Sunday, 21 July 2013

Sunday Mba

The Super Eagles will from Monday alter their training schedule to evening time to coincide with the time the CHAN qualifier final round qualifier game will be played on Saturday in Abidjan, Head Coach Stephen Keshi has directed.

Keshi Donates Boots To Deaf And Dumb National Team

Keshi Donates Boots To Deaf And Dumb National Team

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Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi celebrating with his team

Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi on Saturday extended a hand of fellowship to the National Deaf and Dumb team which is currently preparing for a tourney abroad with the donation of a hefty set of boots and shin guards to the team.

Nigeria Premier League Week22 Full Time Score

Nigeria Premier League Week22 Full Time Score

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Kwara United FC

--Akure
-Sunshine Stars 3:1 Kwara United.

--Porthacourt
-Sharks 2:1 Kaduna United

NFF Orders Fresh MRI for Golden Eaglets

NFF Orders Fresh MRI for Golden Eaglets

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered players that featured at the last CAN Under-17 tournament in Morocco as well as their counterparts picked from the screening exercise to undergo the mandatory Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan before reporting at
the team’s Princeville Hotel Camp which opens on Monday (July 22) in Calabar.

State League: Zenith Bank Delta State Division One League Table

State League: Zenith Bank Delta State Division One League Table

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday, 20 July 2013

 GROUP A       
                                                                            
S/N    TEAM    P    W    D    L    PTS    GF    GA    GD                                               
1    GREATER FC    1    1     -      -     3    3    0    3                                               
2    T.AKOMA FC    1    1     -     0    3    3    0    3   

Chelsea FC Player, Makanjuola Dazzles As Eaglets’ screening End

Chelsea FC Player, Makanjuola Dazzles As Eaglets’ screening End

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Chelsea’s Nigerian youngster, Habib Makanjuola, may have forced his way into the hearts of the coach Manu Garba-led Golden Eaglets’ crew after he practically bowled over the fans as the screening exercise ended at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project Centre in Abuja on Friday.

United Nations: Stop The Nigerian Senate From Making Under-Age Marriage The Law!

United Nations: Stop The Nigerian Senate From Making Under-Age Marriage The Law!

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Moving away from Nigerian football updates to an issue that concern the GIRL CHILD.



The Nigerian Senate just approved language that would remove the protection for young women and girls from repeatedly being rape in the guise of early marriage.