Ghana's Coach Shocked At Rough Tackles By His Defenders

Ghana's Coach Shocked At Rough Tackles By His Defenders

By 9jafootyalert → Friday 31 January 2014

Photo- mtnfootball

Black Stars of Ghana Coach, Maxwell Konadu, says he was shocked at the attitude of his defenders in the semi-final game against the Super Eagles of Nigeria on Wednesday and had to call them to order at a point if they were to avoid a second red card.

The coach said his side was not in any way better than the Eagles but were the luckier side on the night of the encounter. “We were the luckier side today and we have to savour it now until the Nigerians find an opportunity to take a revenge on us”, he said.

Speaking at Cape Town’s Garden Court hotel on

Okey Emordi Get Kano Pillars Job

Okey Emordi Get Kano Pillars Job

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2004 African coach of the year, Okey Emordi has joined current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Kano Pillars.

The former coach of Rangers Int'l who led Enyimba FC of Aba to their second CAF Champions league triumph in 2004 is expected to resume work immediately.

Kano Pillars have filled the vacant sit left by former coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru who guided the team to a back to back league triumph but chose to face a new challenge at Nasarawa United.

In a statement by

Yobo Move To Norwich City Has Been Confirmed

Yobo Move To Norwich City Has Been Confirmed

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According to a statement on the club's official website, "City can confirm the signing of Nigerian international central defender Joseph Yobo on a loan deal until the end of the season from Turkish side Fenerbahce, subject to international clearance and governing body"

Yobo who led Nigeria to a victorious outing at the African Cup of nations (AFCON) held in South Africa in 2013 will have an opportunity to get more playing time if he stays fit.

City coach,Chris Hughton also confirmed on the club's official website that there is a problem with defender, Michael Turner, who’s got a hamstring pull which will continue to keep him out for a fair amount of time, so it’s an area we needed to fill. Of course what Joseph is about is that he’s someone who knows this division very well, and has great experience."

NNWL Set Date For Annual Congress.

NNWL Set Date For Annual Congress.

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday 30 January 2014

The Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) a third level league in Nigeria has set February 6th 2014, for its annual general meeting in Abuja.

According to a letter signed by the secretary of the NNWL, Olushola Ogunnowo, the 2013 annual general meeting of Nigeria Nationwide League has been scheduled for February 6th 2014.

Though a venue is yet to be announced but Wednesday 5th of February has been scheduled as arrival date while the congress proper goes on the next day.

Ogunnowo stated that a venue in Abuja will be communicated later.

Better days awaits Osun Babes players and officials asclub scrap sign-on fee

Better days awaits Osun Babes players and officials asclub scrap sign-on fee

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There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the players and officials of Osun Babes Football Club as investigation revealed that their welfare will be paramount to their financier (State of Osun Government).

The players going by the new policies of the management led by the acting General Manager of state Sports Council, Akin Adio, in the coming season will swim in Naira.

Feelers close to the management, informed that the management is making frantic efforts in making the players and officials’ welfare paramount.

“The management of Osun Babes has vowed

Fabiyi is hoping to put on good display for Sharks FC of Porthacourt.

Fabiyi is hoping to put on good display for Sharks FC of Porthacourt.

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday 29 January 2014

Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt hitman, Tayo Fabiyi has promised to play his heart out for the Blue Angels by setting a fifteen goal target for himself as the 2013/2014 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) gear towards the kick off date, February 23, 2014.

Fabiyi believes his performance for the Port Harcourt side last term was not good enough despite the fact he played an important role in the team fight against the relegation thus he aim at scoring fifteen goals for his team as effort to improve on his performance and also to help Sharks Fc win a continental ticket at the end of the new season.

The tall striker said

WILL THE EAGLES SOAR TONIGHT? Or will the STAR SHINE SO BRIGHT it's Ghana vs Nigeria at CHAN 2014 - Sola Rogers

WILL THE EAGLES SOAR TONIGHT? Or will the STAR SHINE SO BRIGHT it's Ghana vs Nigeria at CHAN 2014 - Sola Rogers

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The first edition of the CAF CHAN Tournament was hosted by Ivory Coast in 2009 the final was played between Congo DR and Ghana and it ended  Congo DR 2 – 0 Ghana, the 3rd place play-off Between Zambia and Senegal ended Zambia 2 – 1 Senegal.

Then came the next edition of the CAF CHAN tournament in 2011 hosted by Sudan, the host nation made it to the 3rd place play-off where they faced Algeria, the Sudanese pipped the Algerians by a lone goal, and in the final of that year's tournament Tunisia walloped Angola 3-0 to carry the day.

Fast forward to 2014 and it's the turn of the Rainbow nation South Africa. The host nation started on a bright note winning their first game and

Enyimba Send Warning Signal, Lift First Trophy in 2014.

Enyimba Send Warning Signal, Lift First Trophy in 2014.

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The People's Elephant of Aba have sent signals to other clubs both in the domestic league and on the continent if their latest triumph at the NPFL Pre-season tournament is anything to go by.

The tournament organized by the League Management Company (LMC) featured the four teams playing on the continent this season, teams like

NPFL 2013/2014 Season: Giwa FC Host Kano Pillars.

NPFL 2013/2014 Season: Giwa FC Host Kano Pillars.

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday 28 January 2014

Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) defending champions, Kano Pillars will start the 2013/2014 season away at newly promoted side Giwa FC of Jos.

Kano Pillars started the previous season away at Bauchi as the defending champions with an away win (0:1) against Wikki Tourist who will now feature in the lower league next season. It will be a big test for Giwa FC who are featuring in the top flight league for the very first time.

Nembe City who also picked an away win (1:2) in their first NPFL league match against Heartland of Owerri will also start this season away at Enugu against Enugu Rangers.
Below is the week one fixtures of NPFL, 2013/2014 season;

Borno community vows to embrace western education …School children to get free books, pens for 2nd term

Borno community vows to embrace western education …School children to get free books, pens for 2nd term

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1 GAME Campaign says it believes significant and lasting change is possible if indigenes of Gamboru community in Maiduguri, Borno State come together and take a stand.

Agafi Kunduli, 1 GAME Campaign Project Development Coordinator, at a meeting with leaders of Gamboru Ward in Maiduguri on embracing western education, said the road map for improving the lives of Gamboru’s children is a humanitarian issue, and must involve everyone’s participation and commitment.

He said the first step towards involvement is to

Lagos Junior League Match Review

Lagos Junior League Match Review

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Week 12 of the LJL Premier League was one we will not forget in a hurry. Onigbongbo still sullen from their week 11 loss to Ojo Babes demolished Lagos Mainland 8-0 in a largely one sided affair. Mayowa Olorunfemi and Chiwendu Ogochukwu both banged in a hat-trick for their  team ensuring that Lagos Mainland continues its languishing stay at the bottom quarter of the table.

In the most anticipated match of the week, Ifako Ijaiye recorded their second loss in three matches then fell rather dramatically to Y.M.D Babes of Ojo.  After a rather level and

Fabius, Sowemimo, Johnson Join Abia Warriors FC.

Fabius, Sowemimo, Johnson Join Abia Warriors FC.

By 9jafootyalert → Monday 27 January 2014

Newly promoted Premier League hopefuls, Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia have continued to strengthen the squad in readiness for the kick off of the Glo Premier League next month with the recruitment of more established players.

The latest to be cited in the Warriors’ Camp include goaltender, Olaniyi Fabiyi, who captained Bayelsa United to the third position of the Premier League in last season’s campaign, former Enyimba International of Aba captain, Chidozie Johnson and

NFF, GFA finalise two-leg friendly fixture for U-17 girls

NFF, GFA finalise two-leg friendly fixture for U-17 girls

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The Nigeria Football Federation and the Ghana Football Association have finalised arrangements for a two-leg friendly fixture between the U-17 Women National Team of Nigeria, known as Flamingos, and their Ghanaian counterparts.

Ag. General Secretary of GFA, Emmanuel Gyimah formally requested for the fixture through a letter dated 23rd January, and the NFF responded positively through another letter the following day, signed by General Secretary, Barrister Musa Amadu.

Both teams, alongside Zambia, have qualified to represent the African continent at the 4th FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup taking place

Abia Warriors FC Name 35 For Premier League.

Abia Warriors FC Name 35 For Premier League.

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Nigeria Premier League debutants, Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has named 35 players for registration in readiness for the forthcoming Season. The list, compiled by the technical crew led by the Technical Adviser, Emeka Ezeugo consist of 20 new players as only 15 out of the over 35 players that shot the club to the summit of Nigeria’s club football could break into Ezeugo’s current team for the Premier League.

Among the old players who proved worthy after the team’s intensive camping

Ghana, Nigeria Face off: Super Eagles Arrive Bloemfontein, Starts Training

Ghana, Nigeria Face off: Super Eagles Arrive Bloemfontein, Starts Training

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria arrived Bloemfontein, venue of their semi-final clash against the Black Stars of Ghana on Sunday night to the warm embrace of Nigerians and residents of the city. First to call for enquiries about the team’s welfare was National Women’s teams coordinator, Aisha Falode, who is here on CAF assignment.

The Nigerian team was split into two on the trip to Bloemfontein, with the first team made up of officials,  arriving the city by 7pm, while

My Stationery Stores All Time Best

My Stationery Stores All Time Best

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I hope the real fans of Stationery Stores FC of Lagos will share their views ( yes, there are lots of them out there).

After series of chat the last four months (Since late September 2013 till January 2014) with some senior citizens who follow Stationery Stores with passion, these names brought back memories of how it went back in the days. The names below were picked because of the way those interviewed talked about them.

Well, before you go through the list,

Hmmmmmm, it's Ghana Vs Nigeria on Wednesday 29th January #ADayToRemember

Hmmmmmm, it's Ghana Vs Nigeria on Wednesday 29th January #ADayToRemember

By 9jafootyalert → Sunday 26 January 2014

                                                                              

Ghana's quarter final win against DR Congo has set up a mouth-watering West Africa semi-final against the Super Eagles of Nigeria to be played on Wednesday 29th January 2014.

Drop your predictions, which team will play in the CHAN final, Nigeria or Ghana? it's about BRAGGING RIGHTS....



Though anything can happen in football but this isn't just a football match, it's Ghana vs Nigeria, Black Stars vs Super Eagles,

Ejike Uzoenyi aka Double Three, Says Victory Is Ordained

Ejike Uzoenyi aka Double Three, Says Victory Is Ordained

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Ejike Uzoenyi against Bafana Bafana (photo by mtnfootball)

After winning three Man of the Match Awards back to back, CHAN Super Eagles talisman, Ejike Uzoenyi is now known as double three by teammates even as he says he did not win the awards alone but with the support of his mates.

“Its like am still dreaming because when we were down by 3-0, it was like the world has ended and finally we started to come back and many said it may be

Confidence, Belief, Faith Won For Eagles-Maigari, Keshi Promises More

Confidence, Belief, Faith Won For Eagles-Maigari, Keshi Promises More

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NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, was at his oratorical best on Sunday afternoon when he addressed the national team currently in action at the CHAN African Nations Tourney in South Africa after the team’s hard won victory over the Atlas Lions of Morocco Saturday.

Maigari, who spoke to the players at their Garden Court De Waal abode after lunch described the

Morocco Captain Salutes Eagles Resilience, Team Relaxes In Cape Pool

Morocco Captain Salutes Eagles Resilience, Team Relaxes In Cape Pool

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Moroccan captain, Brahim El Bahri, has described the Super Eagles team at the ongoing CHAN African Nations tourney as one of the best teams he has had to face in his playing career, even as he tipped the Nigerian side for victory.

Speaking at the end of the hair raising encounter between both sides, Bahri, said Nigerians simply refused to give up even when they thought they had won the match, and at the end of the day their indomitable spirit won it for the Super Eagles.

Bahri said the team

Super Eagles Player Rating Against Morocco.

Super Eagles Player Rating Against Morocco.

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CHAN debutants, Nigeria and Morocco gave Africa an interesting game when the Super Eagles and the Atlas Lions met at the CHAN 2014 quarter final.

While the Moroccans were celebrating their 3:0 first half lead, Nigerians were shocked with a few of them still believing that the Super Eagles will display the power of Naija in the second half. The final result threw a wild jubilation amongst fans in Nigeria as the Super Eagles won by 4:3.

Below is how we rate the Nigerian team;

Charity vows to win everything for Biik

Charity vows to win everything for Biik

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Adule Charity is looking forward to the new Kazakstan Women Premier League, with her club, Biik Ladies planning to retain the title they won in the 2013 season.


The former Bayelsa Queens and Falconets star scored 21 goals in 19 appearances for the League Queens, but insists the game is not about individual records, and her aim is to do well for club and country.

"It is not my objective to

Super Eagles in CHAN Semi Final After An Interesting Come Back.

Super Eagles in CHAN Semi Final After An Interesting Come Back.

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday 25 January 2014

Photo by mtnfootball

Really, the quarter final match in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Atlas Lions of Morocco reminds one of the come back the Flying Eagles of Nigeria did against USSR at Saudi 89, FIFA under-20 World Cup.

The drama happened at the Cape Town Stadium, a quarter final match in the ongoing CHAN where the Super Eagles of Nigeria came back

Kogi United Engages Enyimba For Wada

Kogi United Engages Enyimba For Wada

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                                                   Kogi Utd coach- Fatai Osho

As part of programmes lined up to commemorate second year in office of Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Wada, a friendly football match has been scheduled between the state's darling team, Kogi United FC and Nigeria Premier League giants, Enyimba Int'l FC of Aba.

This, with other other events, is to further explain Governor Wada's tranformation agenda in sports and youth development in the state.

The grade-A friendly encounter is billed for

Abimbola warn Prime players, as team go on 5-Day break

Abimbola warn Prime players, as team go on 5-Day break

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Prime Football Club, chief coach, Abimbola Samuel, has warned his wards to preserve their form and fitness as the team embarked upon 5-Day break.

 The former Sunshine Stars International Football Club of Akure, gaffer is concerned with the well-being of his newly assembled squad.

 Abimbola, who spoke through the club spokesman, Tunde Shamsudeen, enjoined the players not to get carried away with their recent form.

 The Omoluabi Giants Saturday morning officially took a

Support Berekete For Super Eagles,- NSC President

Support Berekete For Super Eagles,- NSC President

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NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari arrived Cape Town on Friday morning to join in the Super Eagles party that is set to conquer North African foe; Morocco. But he is not thinking of the Eagles alone, the Super Falconets are also in town and on his mind.

“We want double dose victory this weekend. Yes, the Falconets have won the first leg by 6-0, but we still want another victory over the South Africans and the girls have promised that they will give it”, Maigari declared through Technical Committee boss, Barr Chris Green, who was in the company of National Women Teams’ Coordinator Aisha Falode at the team’s Green Court, East Gate hotel in Johannesburg.

Maigari through Green told the

Oyo State Commissioner of Sport Hail Crown FC

Oyo State Commissioner of Sport Hail Crown FC

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The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports development Alh. Faruq Umar Alao  on Friday 24th of January, 2014 paid a working visit to the Camp of Crown FC at the on-going pre-season tour at Ijebu-Odee,he was accompanied by other top political personalities in the State among whom is Hon.Godwin Obode John (Goddons) and   senior civil servants in the ministry of Youth and sports.

Faruq charged the Ajilete Soccer Elites as a team to weather all storms to maintain the premier status and even fight to

Efe, Onazi, Ogu, Okwuosa Say No Stopping Eagles

Efe, Onazi, Ogu, Okwuosa Say No Stopping Eagles

By 9jafootyalert → Friday 24 January 2014

Super Eagles players abroad and in South Africa have been sending messages of goodwill to their mates taking part in the ongoing CHAN African championship with most of them declaring that they believe there will be no stopping the Nigerian side from winning the trophy at stake.

Celtic of Scotland defender, Efe Ambrose has been calling every other day to check on the welfare of his mates from team administrator, Dayo Enebi Achor. “We have players who are experienced enough to win the championship and by God’s Grace they will”, he said.

Lazio midfield ace, Ogenyi Onazi called

Nigeria National League Board Postpone 2013/2014 kick off to Feb 15

Nigeria National League Board Postpone 2013/2014 kick off to Feb 15

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The 2013/2014 season of the Nigeria National League, earlier scheduled to commence this weekend, will now start on Saturday, 15th February, according to NNL Chairman, Chief Emeka Inyama.

After a meeting with President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari in Abuja on Thursday, Inyama disclosed that an agreement has been reached to move the kick-off date by three weeks.

“We looked at a number of challenges on ground, and

Lagos Junior League Mid Week Result.

Lagos Junior League Mid Week Result.

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League  1 entered its 10th week of matches on Wednesday evening as team got back to business after a two weeks hiatus. Agbado Oke Odo slumped to a 1-0 home defeat in the hands of Ikosi Isheri. Ayobo Ipaja overcame Ifelodun FC 3-0. First placed Ibeju Lekki cemented their hold on the top with a comprehensive 5-0 thrashing of Eti Osa confining them to their 6th defeat of the season. Goals from Akinsanya Adam and Wisdom Nwamodu ensured that Orile Agege and Shomolu shared points, Orile Agege went ahead in the 39th minute and it took 45 minute for Shomolu to

Maigari Pumps Up Keshi At 52, Hotel, Players Celebrate

Maigari Pumps Up Keshi At 52, Hotel, Players Celebrate

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Nigeria Football Federation President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, took his fatherly role a step higher when he was one of the first to wish Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, a happy 52nd birthday here in Cape Town through a phone call early Thursday.

After him was the Chairman of the NFF Technical Sub-Committee, Barr Christopher Green. In his message, Maigari said Keshi’s birthday is another opportunity for him to demonstrate his coaching and leadership credentials by winning the ongoing African Nations Tourney (CHAN), in South Africa. “On our part in the NFF, I can assure you that support will not be lacking despite the huge challenge of funding football. We congratulate you on the occasion of your

NFF Chiefs Ginger Super Eagles Against Lions of Morocco As Team Regroups #CHAN

NFF Chiefs Ginger Super Eagles Against Lions of Morocco As Team Regroups #CHAN

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday 23 January 2014

After a day off on Tuesday to relax nerves ahead of their quarter final duel against the Atlas Lions of Morocco on Saturday, Nigeria’s Super Eagles resumed training on Wednesday evening at the Cape Town Stadium with top executive committee members of the Nigeria Football Federation, there to motivate the team.

The NFF team was led by Vice President of the Federation, Chief Mike Okeke Umeh and included Dr Adamu Muazu and Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf popularly known as Fresh. Addressing the players after over two hours of grilling under the now scorching Cape Town sun, Chief Umeh praised the team for the heroics against Bafana Bafana, saying he was there to speak on behalf of the federation President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari.

“The President asked me to tell you that

Ivorian and CAR Refs To Handle Enyimba and Kano Pillars Continental Matches.

Ivorian and CAR Refs To Handle Enyimba and Kano Pillars Continental Matches.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has listed the referees who will handle matches involving Enyimba International FC and Kano Pillars FC in the 2014 CAF Champions League first round.

Current Nigeria Premier League (NPL) champions, Kano Pillars FC and the People's Elephant of Aba, Enyimba who were runners up in the league and current Federation Cup champions will feature in the CAF champions league.

Enyimba will host Togolese club Anges de Notse in the first round first leg match in Aba on February 9, with the second leg holding on Feb. 15 while Kano Pillars, on the other hand, will be visiting DR Congo for their first leg tie against A.S. Vital Football Club on February 9 with the return leg also fixed for February 15.

Bienvenu Sinko from Cote d’Ivoire is the centre referee for

Ahead FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014: Emozozo visits Glass House, as Maigari foresees brilliant Eagles outing

Ahead FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014: Emozozo visits Glass House, as Maigari foresees brilliant Eagles outing

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The newly-appointed Ambassador of Nigeria to Brazil, His Excellency Adamu Emozozo, on Wednesday pledged that the Embassy of Nigeria in that country will give every needed diplomatic support to the Super Eagles to make a big impact at the 20th FIFA World Cup finals, taking
place this summer.

His Excellency Emozozo, who has concurrent accreditation to Paraguay and Bolivia, replaces Ambassador Victor Okoedion, who was recently posted to another country.

Speaking during a visit to NFF President, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, at the Glass House, Emozozo declared that

List of Referees That Will Officiate At The LMC Pre-Season Tourney

List of Referees That Will Officiate At The LMC Pre-Season Tourney

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All the four clubs that will represent Nigeria in CAF completions this year will have an opportunity to see their squad in real match situation in a pre-season tournament organized by the League Management Company (LMC) from the 24th to 28th of January 2014 at the Abuja National stadium.

Both Kano Pillars and Enyimba of Aba will feature in the CAF champions league while Bayelsa United and Warri Wolves will feature in the CAF confederations cup.
Below is the list of referees that will officiate in the tournament;

Canada 2014: Falconets to tackle Basetsana at Dobsonville

Canada 2014: Falconets to tackle Basetsana at Dobsonville

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday 22 January 2014

Nigeria’s U-20 women team, nicknamed Falconets, will fly into Johannesburg on Thursday morning for their final leg of African qualifying series for the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, against
South Africa’s U-20 women side, known as Basetsana.

Vice champions of the world in 2010, the Nigerian girls take a handy 6-0 advantage into Saturday’s return leg, due for the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto – the venue where the U-20 boys of Nigeria, Flying Eagles, won the African Youth Championship in 2011.

On Tuesday, the Nigeria Football Federation notified the

Green Bolsters Eagles Ahead Lions Clash, Tips Team For Final

Green Bolsters Eagles Ahead Lions Clash, Tips Team For Final

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday 21 January 2014

The presence of the NFF Technical Sub-Committee boss, Barr Christopher Green has had an immediate impact in the scheme of things in the national team’s camp here in Cape Town with officials and players loving his contributions so far.

The vibrant Rivers State FA boss arrived Cape Town the night before the game against Bafana Bafana and was immediately at the team’s lunch few hour’s later where he was received by Head Coach Stephen Keshi and other officials. The players were also

CHAN: Agbim , Egwuekwe, Kwambe Hail NFF

CHAN: Agbim , Egwuekwe, Kwambe Hail NFF

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There was a surprise off day for the Super Eagles from training on Tuesday and when the players were told late Monday night they could not believe it, with some suggesting that they rather not have a free day only to come back for a punishing session the following evening.

Azubuike Egwuekwe was first to speak, “ I love the free day because it will relax all of us but we know how it is when we return from such free days and I have told my mates to behave themselves. Some of us may not even go anywhere we will just use the opportunity to relax well”, he said.

Solomon Kwambe said it was not yet time to shop and he will go out but will wait to shop after the cup has been won. “We still have some time

Prime FC Good To Go, Players Pass Medical Test

Prime FC Good To Go, Players Pass Medical Test

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 Prime Football Club players for the 2013/2014 Nigeria National League season have all been certified medically fit to participate in the fast-approaching league.

 Accoding to the team doctor, Alhaji Najeemdeen Omolaja, said all the 33 players were tested on HB Genotype, Blood Group, Weight, Height, Full Blood Count and chest X-ray.

 Omolaja, who is the head of the medical department of the State of Osun Sports Council, said none of the players showed any sign of flaw.

 "All the players are medically stable and there is nothing to fear about in their various tests result," he said.

Everton Interested in Super Eagles Star

Everton Interested in Super Eagles Star

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According to reports in Italy, English Premier League side, Everton FC are reportedly weighing up a bid to sign Super Eagles and Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi.

Super Eagles stars like the current assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Daniel Amokachi, Joseph Yobo and Victor Anichebe have featured for the Toffees in the past.

Onazi who has an £8million price tag on him is a regular in Nigeria's senior National team. The vey quick and powerful midfilder has won 18 caps for Nigeria and he was part of the squad that took Africa by storm, lifting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2013 hosted by South Africa.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez who once

Alampasu Compares Super Eagles To UAE Eaglets

Alampasu Compares Super Eagles To UAE Eaglets

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Emerging Super Eagles midfield star, Abdulahi Shehu, says the best is yet to be seen of the team as the African Nations Championship progresses, declaring that the team will be better in the knock out stages of the competitions.

Team’s Media Officer Ben Alaiya quotes the Kano Pillars middleman  as saying thus: “tell them they have not seen anything yet, we are here for nothing but the trophy and we have shown that with our game against South Africa, but I must say that is not our best match, the games ahead will show our true quality”.

Shehu, who has been described by

Keshi, Family, Fans Help Me Bounce Back- Agbim

Keshi, Family, Fans Help Me Bounce Back- Agbim

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Goalkeeper and skipper of the Super Eagles at the ongoing CHAN African Nations Championship, Chigozie Agbim, has attributed his quick return to form to the counseling of Head Coach Stephen Keshi, his family members and fans who kept urging him on when others had written him off.

“After the last match I came under heavy criticism but I had to go into prayers and God heard me, then my family members were calling to say I can do it, some of my fans back home also called to wish me well. But most importantly my coach had the belief in me when most people wrote me off, I have to say thank you to him”, Chigozie said in a pensive voice.

He also has soothing words for his teammates who

Uzoenyi Dedidates Second Award To 4-Year Old Son

Uzoenyi Dedidates Second Award To 4-Year Old Son

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Petit Super Eagles winger Ejike Uzoenyi, who has won back to back the Man of the Match for the national team at the ongoing CHAN tourney has dedicated the award to his four year old son David Uzoenyi, who turned four  last Sunday, the day the match was played.

“Earlier in the day my wife called me to remind me that Junior was four years on the day and I promised her that I will give him a special present with my performance. That was exactly what I did with the two goals and my Man of the Match Award. I give God all the glory for all He has been doing for me”, he said.

Uzoenyi also seized the opportunity to

Keshi: Eagles Still Work In Progress, South Africa Concedes Supremacy

Keshi: Eagles Still Work In Progress, South Africa Concedes Supremacy

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Despite Super Eagles outstanding display against Bafana Bafana in their final group game on Sunday night, Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, says the team is still work in progress but expressed happiness that the players are finally playing to his instructions.

“The magic was that we simply asked the boys to go out there and play their game without pressure, enjoy your game and be yourself and I think they got that right perfectly against a very difficult opponent”. He also has harsh words for critics of some of his players, declaring that no one is perfect but we have to work on our imperfections to reach our goals. He was referring to the

Sunshine Stars are Gold Cup Pre-Season Champions

Sunshine Stars are Gold Cup Pre-Season Champions

By 9jafootyalert → Monday 20 January 2014

 Sunshine Stars International Football Club of Akure, have emerged the winner of the maiden edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament after defeating FC Ebedei of Sagamu, 2-0 at the weekend.

 The Akure Gunners at the end of the 3-Day tournament at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode top the table log with 5 points.

 Sunshine striker, Kingsley Eduwo, got the

Kaduna Pre-Season Tourney: Boro United Are 2014 Champions

Kaduna Pre-Season Tourney: Boro United Are 2014 Champions

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday 18 January 2014

On the right: Gambo Shanding with Trophy

Nigeria Nationwide League side, Boro United of Kaduna against all odds found their way to the final and they are celebrating right now because they won the final by 1:0 against Kaduna United.

Boro United thought the pre season tourney will give them an opportunity to test their squad but now that they are champions, other teams like Niger Tornadoes who feature in the Nigeria National League (NNL) have picked two players from the Kaduna base team while Kaduna United who lost in the final have also picked Yakubu Hosea who captained Boro United last season in NNWL. Ranchers Bees who also feature in the NNL have also shown interest in a couple of the champions  players.

The chief coach of Boro United, Gambo Shanding told Footyalert he's

Kogi Confluence Queens Players Get Flamingoes Invite

Kogi Confluence Queens Players Get Flamingoes Invite

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Lokoja based Nigeria Women Premier League side Kogi Confluence Queens
FC pair, Ikeh Ginika and Vincent Mercy have been invited to the camp of the Nigeria’s U-17 National Team – the Flamingoes.

Striker Ikeh Ginika who got an early call-up will now be joined at the Flamingoes camp by Kogi Confluence Queens FC team-mate Vincent Mercy a goalkeeper who got a late invitation to replace dropped Anams Lilian.

The team media officer,

ABS FC Unveils Players For NNL 2013/2014 Season

ABS FC Unveils Players For NNL 2013/2014 Season

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Photo courtesy -Gesinde Fregene Adedeji

Former Nigeria Premier League club, ABS FC of Ilorin are ready to face the task ahead in the Nigeria National League. The Ilorin base club have named their squad for 2013/2014 season. Below is the list of players which include their previous club.

I can't wait for NPFL resumption date :Terka Malai

I can't wait for NPFL resumption date :Terka Malai

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Lobi Stars goaltender, Terka Malai has stated he cannot wait for the 2013/2014 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) resumption date, which was announced by the League Management Company (LMC) to kick off on the 23 February.

The Benue Army goaltender, hurriedly vocalised his enthusiasm and readiness when he learnt that the new top flight season will begin in February and he believes that the resumption date must have gladdens other players heart as well.

Malai said" personally, I can't wait for

Gabriel Reuben is on Tottenham Radar.

Gabriel Reuben is on Tottenham Radar.

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EPL side, Tottenham are trailing Super Eagles midfilder, Gabriel Reuben. The
Nigerian, Reuben is a free agent after he terminated his contract at Scottish club side, Kilmarnock.

According to Daily star, the former Kano Players player has been invited to train with Spurs.  Reuben, 23 year-old helped Nigeria qualify for FIFA World Cup in Brazil and was part of the Super Eagles squad that made Nigeria proud at the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in South Africa.

NNWL Side, FC Ebedei pip Prime FC 2-0

NNWL Side, FC Ebedei pip Prime FC 2-0

By 9jafootyalert → Friday 17 January 2014

 Nigeria Nation-Wide League side, FC Ebedei of Sagamu, on Friday evening defeated highly rated Prime Football Club 2-0 as hostilities continue at the on-going Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament staged at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.

 Prime coach, Abimbola Samuel, paraded a new set of players against the Oliseh Boys resting his first team players that pulled a vital point against Sunshine Stars on Thursday.

 The Omoluabi Giants conceded the two goals in the

Kaduna United Sign Ex-Super Eagles Midfilder

Kaduna United Sign Ex-Super Eagles Midfilder

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As part of the restructuring and repositioning effort of Kaduna united football club to better and improve the team chances in the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) next season.

The ministry of youth and sports has approved the appointment of former international player, Garba Lawal as the new Kaduna united football club team manager and will take over from Alhaji Mansur Jibo with immediate effect.

It is expected that the new team manager will

Who is the Nigerian in the picture?

Who is the Nigerian in the picture?

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There is a Nigerian in this picture, who is he?
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Elderson Echiejile Now a Monaco Player

Elderson Echiejile Now a Monaco Player

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Super Eagles defender, Elderson Echiejile has completed a move to AS Monaco.

Echiejile wrote on his Facebook wall "It's now official, I have signed a 41/2 years contract with AS Monaco of France"

His new club AS Monaco welcome the Nigerian on their Instagram page (asmonacofc_officiel)  "Welcome AS MONACO FC #Elderson Uwa Echiejile"

Same as on Twitter.- (ASM FC - OFFICIEL)
"Welcome AS MONACO FC #Elderson Uwa Echiejile"