Golden Eaglets Qualify For Niger 2015 on 6-2 Aggregate

Golden Eaglets Qualify For Niger 2015 on 6-2 Aggregate

By Unknown → Sunday 28 September 2014

Nigeria's Under-17 side, Golden Eaglets, on Saturday thrashed Gabon 5-0 at the U. J Esuene Sports Stadium in Calabar in their second leg-final qualifier towards African Under-17 Championship.

The win gave the Emmanuel Amuneke-tutored side a 6-2 aggregate win after they lost 2-1 in Libreville a fortnight ago and a ticket to next year's Championship to be hosted in Niger between February 15 and March 1.

Among the goals for Nigeria on Saturday were the duo of Ebere Osinachi and Kehinde Ayinde who scored a brace each after Captain Kelechi Nwakali had grabbed the curtain raiser through a penalty.

Nigeria started

Amuneke Ready For Gabon Battle

Amuneke Ready For Gabon Battle

By Unknown → Friday 26 September 2014

Emmanuel Amuneke, Golden  Eaglets' Head coach' has categorically told his wards nothing but a strong mentality  throughout the duration of their decisive African Under-17  Championship second leg-final round qualifier against Gabon on Saturday at the U.J Esuene Sports Stadium.

Smarting  from a 2-1 first leg defeat in Libreville a fortnight ago, the Golden Eaglets need

Super Eagles List For Sudan Clash Out

Super Eagles List For Sudan Clash Out

By Unknown →

Full List:

Goalkeepers:

 Vincent Enyeama (Lille OSC, France); Austin Ejide (HapoelBe’erSheva, Israel); ChigozieAgbim (Gombe United)

Defenders:

Elderson Echiejile (Monaco FC, France); JuwonOshaniwa (Ashdod FC, Israel); Efe Ambrose (Celtic FC, Scotland); Godfrey Oboabona (Rizespor FC, Turkey); AzubuikeEgwuekwe (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); Kenneth Omeruo (Middlesbrough, England)

Midfielders: 

John Mikel Obi (Chelsea FC, England); OgenyiOnazi (SS Lazio, Italy); NosaIgiebor (Maccabi FC, Israel); OmatsoneAluko (Hull City, England); Hope Akpan (Reading FC, England); RaheemLawal (Eskisehirspor FC, Turkey); AnyoraUgonna (Haugesund FC, Norway)

Forwards: 

Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow, Russia); Emmanuel Emenike (Fenerbahce FC, Turkey); Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves, Nigeria); OsaguonaIghodaro (Enugu Rangers, Nigeria); Victor Moses (Stoke City, England); Aaron Samuel (Guangzhou R & F, China); Aaron Samuel (SV ScholzGrodig, Austria); Babatunde Michael (Volyn Lutsk, Ukraine)

Akpan Udoh May Return Against Gabon

Akpan Udoh May Return Against Gabon

By Unknown →

Goalkeeper Akpan Udoh would most likely start in goal for the Golden Eaglets when Nigeria's Under-17 side tackle their Gabonese counterparts on Saturday.

Udoh agility was there for all to see as he kept clean slates in the two matches against Congo Democratic Republic in the Second Round in Kinshasa and Abeokuta as the Golden Eaglets triumphed on a 5-0 aggregate. The former National Under-15 goalkeeper, however, did not make the trip to Libreville but has swiftly regained his position ahead of the crucial game on Saturday.

Akpan has indeed been in excellent form with rare agility even during routine penalty practice fueling speculation that he might be between the sticks against Gabon.

List of Screened Candidates For NFF Election

List of Screened Candidates For NFF Election

By Unknown →

Which of these guys do you think is good enough to reposition and restructure Nigeria football? 

Below is the list of candidates screened to contest for positions in the Nigeria Football Federation 

PRESIDENT

Nembe City Banished To Benin

Nembe City Banished To Benin

By Unknown → Thursday 25 September 2014

Below is a release by the LMC on its decision on Premier. League week 27 match between Nembe City and Lobi Stars match which was abandoned.

The League Management Company (LMC) on Thursday ruled that Nembe City will play their next three home matches in Benin.

These decisions and others including a financial fine on Nembe City were reached in the aftermath of the inconclusive Match Day 27 fixture between Nembe City and

LMC Hammer Nembe City, To Pay 500K Fine.

LMC Hammer Nembe City, To Pay 500K Fine.

By Unknown →

Bayelsa State base Nembe City who play their home games at the Krisdera Hotel Stadium, Omoku have been banished to Benin by the League Management Company (LMC).

The Kala Ekulema Boys walked out of the pitch on match day 27 against Lobi Stars of Markurdi, a match the Nembe City was leading by two goals to one. The visitors, LobinStars were awarded a penalty at the later stage of the match but the visitors chose to walk out of the pitch protesting the referee's call. 

The LMC announced via its

NTA, Top Auditing Firm Team Up With Nigeria Pitch Awards

NTA, Top Auditing Firm Team Up With Nigeria Pitch Awards

By Unknown →

The second edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards is gaining good momentum with the Nigeria Television Authority and leading auditing firm, SIAO coming on board to establish partnership with organisers, Matchmakers Consult International Limited.

In its second edition, the Nigeria Pitch Awards was inaugurated last year in Calabar, with Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State and

Eaglets Return To U.J Esuene After One Year Break

Eaglets Return To U.J Esuene After One Year Break

By Unknown →

Golden Eaglets' Head Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has called on Nigerians especially football fans in Calabar and its environs to troop out en mass on Saturday when Nigeria host Gabon in a decisive CAN Under-17 qualifier, even as he hailed the magnanimity of Senator Liyel Imoke(CON) yet again.

Nigeria's Under-17 team  finally returned to their 'hallowed turf' of the

Giwa, Nembe Replay Match Day 18 Fixture On Independence Day

Giwa, Nembe Replay Match Day 18 Fixture On Independence Day

By Unknown → Wednesday 24 September 2014

October 1, the nation’s Independence Day has been announced as the date for the replay of the Match Day 18 fixture between Giwa FC and Nembe City.

The replay was in consonance with the ruling of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) which on June 12 ordered a replay of the match which was earlier ruled a walk-over by the League Management Company (LMC) following Nembe City’s failure to show up for the encounter.

Chief Operating Officer of the LMC, Salihu Abubakar said

Full Time Scores: NPL Week 28

Full Time Scores: NPL Week 28

By Unknown →

Warri Wolves 3-1 Dolphins 

Abia Warriors 0-0 Rangers 

Heartland FC 2-0 Nembe City

Crown FC 1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Bayelsa United 2-0 Kano Pillars 

Gombe United 1-0 Nasarawa United

Sharks 3-0 Kaduna United 

FC Taraba 2-2 Sunshine Stars. 

Akwa United 2-0 Giwa 

Lobi Stars 1-0 Enyimba 

Odemwingie's Surgery Successful.

Odemwingie's Surgery Successful.

By Unknown →

Super Eagles and Stoke City forward, Peter Odemwingie has revealed that his surrey on his injured knee went well.

The former AS Racine of Lagos player picked the injury unchallenged in Stoke City famous 0-1 win against Manchester City at the Etihad. Odemwingie revealed on Twitter on Tuesday night about the surgery after the Potters victory in a League Cup match. 

“Heard we won and @ Muniesa92 scored twice! What a day and win!! More good news for us potters as my surgery today also went well,"Odemwingie tweeted 

Odemwingie who is currently with his third English Premier League team, (West Bromwich Albion, Cardiff City and Stoke City) is expected to be out for the better part of the season. 

Namibia 2014: Finalist Near Home Stretch With Preparations

Namibia 2014: Finalist Near Home Stretch With Preparations

By Unknown → Tuesday 23 September 2014

[CAFOnline] 

The finalists for the TN Mobile 9th African Women Championship Namibia 2014 are nearing home stretch in their preparations with barely three weeks to the opening match.

Hosts Namibia are in Group A with six-time winners, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Zambia whilst Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana and South Africa constitute Group B for the 11-25 October 2014 tournament.

West Brom Boss, Irvine Confident In Brown Ideye

West Brom Boss, Irvine Confident In Brown Ideye

By Unknown →

Nigeria international, Brown Ideye who is the Baggies club record signing has had a slow start to his West Bromwich Albion career and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner is yet to score.

West Brom's coach, Alan Irvine has remained confident that the former Bayelsa United FC player, Ideye will become another success story at the Hawthorns.

The Baggies manager, Alan Irvine believes that Ideye is making an impact already and expects fans to see an upturn in his fortunes after he finally moved into a new house last week.

Foreign Pros Keep Super Falcons Coach Waiting.

Foreign Pros Keep Super Falcons Coach Waiting.

By Unknown → Monday 22 September 2014

With barely four days to the submission of the final list of 21 players to CAF for the African Women Championship,(AWC) Super Falcons Coach Edwin Okon is growing gray hair over the availability of the five foreign based players he invited for battle in Namibia.

The AWC is not on FIFA calendar and clubs are not

Patrick Okon: I'm Impressed With The Eaglets.

Patrick Okon: I'm Impressed With The Eaglets.

By Unknown →

Dr. Patrick Okon, Hon. Chairman of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, is confident that the Golden Eaglets would triumph in their upcoming African U-17 Championship qualifier against Gabon.

The Emmanuel Amuneke-tutored side suffered a 2-1 loss to Gabon penultimate Sunday in Libreville but have since intensified their training in order to turn the table against the visitors in the decisive second leg-final round qualifier.

But speaking against the backdrop of his

NPL Week 27 Full Time Scores

NPL Week 27 Full Time Scores

By 9jafootyalert → Sunday 21 September 2014

Nembe City 2-1 Lobi Stars ( match abandoned) 

Nasarawa United 2-1Sharks

Dolphins 2-0 Gombe United 

El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 Heartland 

Kaduna United 5-0 Crown FC 

Enyimba 4-0 Bayelsa United

Sunshine Stars 3-1 Abia Warriors 

Kano Pillars 1-0 Akwa United 

Rangers 1-0 Warri Wolves 

Giwa 3-0 FC Taraba 

Dolphins Set To Continue Home Record Against Gombe United.

Dolphins Set To Continue Home Record Against Gombe United.

By Unknown →

The Pride of Rivers, Dolphins FC are ready to run over visiting Gombe a United today in Porthacourt. Gombe United lost 1-0 to Sharks FC of Porthacourt in week 25 and Dolphins are hand the Savannah Scorpions another defeat.

Dolphins have managed a draw at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on April 20, 2014, scoring through Ebube Okpokwu.

The Pride of Rivers have been

NFF Presidential Aspirant Shehu Dikko Launches Website

NFF Presidential Aspirant Shehu Dikko Launches Website

By 9jafootyalert →

NFF Presidential candidate Shehu Dikko broke new grounds Saturday when he launched his official website in Warri after the NFF extra-ordinary congress there.

The website, www.shehudikko.com, houses among other innovations Dikko’s mission, vision and values for the NFF as well as his blueprints, policy thrusts and action plans for the football federation.

It also captures all the milestones he has

NFF Set Date For Elective Congress.

NFF Set Date For Elective Congress.

By 9jafootyalert →

The Nigeria Football Federation have set September 30, 2014 for the its 2014 Elective Congress to be held in Warri, Delta.

The decision was reached at the NFF extra-ordinary general assembly, September 30 was set for NFF 2014 Elective Congress which is to be held in Warri, Delta State.

The congress resolved to  organize a credible and transparent election and the congress also agreed that the election process shall be based on FIFA's directive such that only delegates who attended the November 2013 Annual General Assembly in Warri would be eligible to partake in the

election.

Ahead of the election into the NFF Executive Committee, the congress

constitute a new NFF Electoral Committee which includes:

Samson Ebomhe, Adamu Usman, M.T Ahmed, Sadiq Zaria, Oyeaghala Obioma, Adeola Adriana, Sani Dahiru, Sarah Adebisi, Awwal Mohammed and Musa Amadu as the secretary.

The NFF congress also set up a new NFF Electoral Appeal Committee with Mohammed Sanusi as  secretary. Okey Ajunwa, Dotun Coker, and Sani  Mohammed, Victor Nwangwu and Bala Garba as substitute members.

Super Eagles Midfielder, Onazi Extends Lazio Stay.

Super Eagles Midfielder, Onazi Extends Lazio Stay.

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday 20 September 2014

Reports have it that Lazio have agreed a contract extension with Nigeria international, Ogenyi Obazi. 

Having represented Nigeria at the youth and senior level, the Nigerian attracted interest from both the English Premier League and the German Bundesliga. Onazi,21, graduated to the Lazio senior squad in 2012 and his current contract is set to expire in 2016. 

La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that a

The Stage Where Keshi Lost More Fans

The Stage Where Keshi Lost More Fans

By 9jafootyalert →

Former Super Eagles captain, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi became the Eagles coach at a time when Nigeria was still trying to get over the shock of not qualifying for Africa's prime tournament 'Africa Cup of Nations 2012' (AFCON). 

Nigeria's former coach who is also a former Super Eagles player, Samson Siasia got a massive support from Nigerians to become the coach of Super Eagles after he took the Flying Eagles to the final of FIFA U/20 World Cup in 2005 and also played at the

Nigeria Premier League Week 27 Fixtures

Nigeria Premier League Week 27 Fixtures

By 9jafootyalert →

Date: Sunday, September 21st,2014. 

Kick off: 4pm

Sunshine Stars. Vs. Abia Warriors.
El-Kanemi Warriors Vs. Heartland
Kano Pillars Vs. Akwa United
Giwa FC Vs. FC Taraba.
Enugu Rangers Vs. Warri Wolves
Kaduna United Vs Crown
Nasarawa United Vs. Sharks
Dolphins Vs. Gombe United.
Enyimba Vs. Bayelsa United
Nembe City Vs Lobi Stars.

Onyekachi Apam Joins Obafemi Martins At Seattle Sounders.

Onyekachi Apam Joins Obafemi Martins At Seattle Sounders.

By 9jafootyalert → Friday 19 September 2014

Seattle Sounders FC have announced the signing of former Flying Eagles defender, Onyekachi Apam. 

The Nigeria international, Onyekachi Apam joined the MLS side from French Ligue 1 side, Rennes. 

Sounders FC announced today through the club's official website that Apam will be added to the roster pending receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Clearance. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms were not disclosed.

Apam, 27, has made 128 appearances in

Former Nigerian Youth International, Apam On His Way To Sounders.

Former Nigerian Youth International, Apam On His Way To Sounders.

By 9jafootyalert →

Former Nigeria youth player, Onyekachi Apam has been reported to have come to an agreement with MLS side, Seattle Sounders prior to the roster deadline date.

According to sounderatheart.com, Seattle Sounders FC have not yet made an official announcement, but Onyekachi Apam is expected to join the team.

The Nigerian, Apam, was part of the Flying Eagles squad that Samson Siasia took to the 2005 FIFA U/20 World Cup and the U/23 team (Dream Team) that played at the

Oshoala To Receive National Award

Oshoala To Receive National Award

By 9jafootyalert →

Super Falcons midfielder Asisat Oshoala,will receive a national award from President Goodluck Jonathan on September 29,in Abuja.

Asisat who was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and the Golden Boot winner at the just concluded FIFA U-20 World Cup in Canada on

Dolphins Shift Attention To Gombe After Rangers loss

Dolphins Shift Attention To Gombe After Rangers loss

By 9jafootyalert →

 Dolphins head coach, Stanley Eguma says his side have put the loss to Rangers behind them and will now focus on Gombe United who they play on Sunday in Port Harcourt.

Eguma said after the game that he believed his players did well and deserved to win but will not dwell on a game that has ended.

Eaglets Get Cash Boost To Beat Gabon

Eaglets Get Cash Boost To Beat Gabon

By 9jafootyalert →

A good hearted Libreville-based Nigerian businessman, Chief George Uche, has offered a handsome cash reward to the Golden Eaglets if they win next weekend's African Under-17 Championship finale qualifying match against Gabon.

Uche who owns a thriving freight business in the Gabonese capital said he was impressed with the performance of the team despite the

First Bank Upset Flamboyant Flaming At Onikan

First Bank Upset Flamboyant Flaming At Onikan

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday 18 September 2014

A 75th minute strike from Alimi Sikiru ensured First Bank took all 3 points against an impressive Stationary Stores FC side in Nigerian National League match at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos.
The Lagos derby saw the Flaming Flamingos dominate, create clear cut chances, win a deserved late penalty, But failed to do the most important thing in football, “Score a goal”.

Despite clearly dominating the first half, starting strikers

Nigeria National League Week 28 Result

Nigeria National League Week 28 Result

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday 17 September 2014

Stationery Stores 0-1 First Bank
Spotlight 3-0 Kwara United
TEAP FC Vs. Ranchers Bees ( match didn't hold)
MFM 3-0 Ekiti United
Plateau United 3-0 Sokoto United
Adamawa United 2-0 Kogi United
Bendel Insurance 2-0 Remo Stars
3SC 2-0 Gabros Int'l
Wikki Tourist 1-0 DSS
Gateway United 1-0 ABS
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Mighty Jets
Jigawa GS 3-1 Nigeria Prisons
Prime FC 1-0 Unicem Rovers
FRSC 1:1 Supreme
Go Round 2-0 COD United

Nigeria Premier League Week 26 Result.

Nigeria Premier League Week 26 Result.

By 9jafootyalert →

FC Taraba 1-1 Kano Pillars
Crown 3- 0 Nasarawa United
Bayelsa United 3-1 Nembe City
Abia Warriors 2-0 Giwa
Sharks 1-0 Gombe a united
Rangers 2-1 Dolphins
Warri Wolves 1-0 Sunshine Stars.
Akwa United 1-0 Enyimba
Lobi Stars 0-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
Heartland 2-0 Kaduna United

Nigeria Players Union Meets With Premier League Club Owners/Managers In Warri

Nigeria Players Union Meets With Premier League Club Owners/Managers In Warri

By 9jafootyalert →

The Association of Professional Footballers of Nigeria will meet with the leadership of the Nigeria Professional Football League Clubs Owners/Managers Association on the 19th of September 2014 in Warri Delta State.

The meeting will serve as a most veritable platform for both bodies to deliberate on matters of mutual benefits and concern bothering on wide range of issues affecting the administration of football and general welfare of Nigeria players.

The crucial role of clubs and players to the overall development of the game can not be over emphasised. The players Union wants both bodies to come up with initiatives and innovations in a cooperative fashion in securing the sustainable growth of Nigeria football, especially at the league level. This is the first time both bodies will be meeting in such official capacity

NFF To Hold Extra-Ordinary Congress In Warri

NFF To Hold Extra-Ordinary Congress In Warri

By 9jafootyalert →

The Nigeria Football Federation has disclosed that it will hold an Extra-Ordinary General Assembly in Warri, capital of Delta State on Saturday, 20th September, 2014.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, NFF General Secretary, Barrister Musa Amadu, stated that the

NNL Boss, Inyama Assures On Fair Officiating

NNL Boss, Inyama Assures On Fair Officiating

By 9jafootyalert →

After nearly two weeks of forced break, the Nigeria National League (NNL) will resume across the nation today following the decision of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) to render their services once again for the good of the game.

Also, the Executive Chairman of the NNL board, High Chief Emeka Inyama has assured the clubs that adequate measures have been put in

NFF Hail ACP Gideon Akinsola

NFF Hail ACP Gideon Akinsola

By 9jafootyalert →

The Nigeria Football Federation has praised the energy and uncommon commitment of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Elder Gideon Akinsola for his duties around and away from the Nigeria Police Force, as the renowned officer marked his retirement from the Force with a thanksgiving service in Lagos on Sunday.

Speaking in Abuja,

Super Falcons Camp Bubble As Ohale Joins Team

Super Falcons Camp Bubble As Ohale Joins Team

By 9jafootyalert → Monday 15 September 2014

The Super Falcons camp for the Africa Women Championship (AWC) opened on Sunday night with United States based Osinachi Ohale among early bird as she was joined by 22 home based players.

Head Coach Edwin Okon,his assistants Christopher Danjuma, Justine Madugu,Bala Mohammed have all arrived the Serob Leagacy Hotel camp with

NFF Too Shocked By Ntiero’s Death

NFF Too Shocked By Ntiero’s Death

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday 13 September 2014

General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Musa Amadu has expressed deep shock over the death on Wednesday of former Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Mr. Effiom Ntiero.

Ntiero died at a private hospital in Calabar on Wednesday after taken ill on Sunday evening.

“The Management and

Odemwingie,Moses Manager At Stoke, Hughes Denies Discussing Contract Extension

Odemwingie,Moses Manager At Stoke, Hughes Denies Discussing Contract Extension

By 9jafootyalert →

Stoke City manager, Mark Hughes who brought in Nigeria internationals, Peter Odemwingie in January and Victor Moses on loan early this season has denied having contract talks with Stoke City. 

Reports early this week suggests that Mark Hughes was already discussing contract extension with Stoke City but according to Stokesentinel the Potters gaffer, Hughes has firmly denied  such reports insisting that he wasn't in a hurry since he still has two more years to go on his current contract though he

LMC Announce Glo Premier League Resumption Date

LMC Announce Glo Premier League Resumption Date

By 9jafootyalert → Friday 12 September 2014

Action will resume back in the Glo Nigeria Premier League now that peace seem to have returned back to the glass house.

The League Management Company (LMC) announced on their website that the Glo Premier League will resume on September 17, 2014. According to the LMC, the decision to resume was taken following the return of members of the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) that had withdrawn their services in response to the uncertainties that trailed the Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).


Fixtures of the Glo Premier League were called off during the

Midfield Battle, Is it Jali Or Mikel ?

Midfield Battle, Is it Jali Or Mikel ?

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday 11 September 2014

South Africa got a deserved draw against Nigeria in an AFCON 2015 qualifier in Cape Town on Wednesday as the current African champions endured a tough session in this qualifying round starting with a 2-3 loss at home to Congo Brazaville who are now tops in Group A after two matches.

The midfield battle between

30 Players Invited For AWC 'Namibia 2014' Preparation

30 Players Invited For AWC 'Namibia 2014' Preparation

By 9jafootyalert →

The Nigeria Football Federation has invited 30 players to camp in preparation for the Africa women championship (AWC) billed for Namibia from October 11-25.

According the list of players released by Super Falcons team Administrator Ruth David,the players and coaches  are expected to report to Serob Hotel on

Maigari To Attend CAF, FIFA Meetings,Inyama, Yusuf Off To Addis Ababa

Maigari To Attend CAF, FIFA Meetings,Inyama, Yusuf Off To Addis Ababa

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday 10 September 2014

Out –going President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari will next week attend a meeting of the Organising Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations during a week of meetings of CAF sub –committees in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Maigari, who will preside over the two Extra-Ordinary Congresses to be convened by the NFF in line with the directives of FIFA, to usher in a new

[Video] Delport: Bafana Bafana Should Stand Against The Super Eagles.

[Video] Delport: Bafana Bafana Should Stand Against The Super Eagles.

By 9jafootyalert →

Delport spoke to Toyin Ibitoye on sport tonight on Channels TV about the match between the Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles.

Keshi : I Didn't Invite Uche Brothers

Keshi : I Didn't Invite Uche Brothers

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday 9 September 2014

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, breezed into Cape Town Tuesday morning to link up with the  rest of the squad, declared that he never extended any new invitation to new players, especially the Uche brothers Kalu and Ikechukwu for Wednesday’s game against Bafana Bafana.

He called on the

Eagles Land In South Africa

Eagles Land In South Africa

By 9jafootyalert → Monday 8 September 2014

Reigning African champions, the Super Eagles of Nigeria, have landed in the rainbow city of Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of Wednesday all important Nations Cup qualifier against host Bafana Bafana.

The team made up of 21 players, technical officials and backroom staff was led into South Africa by NFF, Director of Technical, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme. The team flew

[Video] 1992- Nigeria 4:0 South Africa

[Video] 1992- Nigeria 4:0 South Africa

By 9jafootyalert → Sunday 7 September 2014

Iheanacho Bangs Hat-trick For MLS Club.

Iheanacho Bangs Hat-trick For MLS Club.

By 9jafootyalert →

Flying Eagles and Manchester City starlet, Kelechi Iheanacho , a revelation at the 2013 FIFA U/17 World Cup shun like a million stars during Manchester City pre-season tour where he scored against Italian giants, AC Milan and MLS team Sporting Kansas.

The young Nigerian, Iheanacho who pulled interest from

Keshi Raises Alarm Over Facebook Impersonators

Keshi Raises Alarm Over Facebook Impersonators

By 9jafootyalert → Friday 5 September 2014

After the training session on Thursday, Coach Keshi raised a fresh alarm about some impostors who have been using his name on facebook pretending to be Stephen Okechukwu Keshi.

“I have heard about people posing as Keshi on facebook and I want to say because of this type of activities by deviants, I never

All Stars, Lagos SWAN File Out For Onyeanwuna As Nigeria’s Master dribbler Begins Homeward Journey

All Stars, Lagos SWAN File Out For Onyeanwuna As Nigeria’s Master dribbler Begins Homeward Journey

By 9jafootyalert →

As the countdown to the final burial of the Late Albert Onyeanwuna gathers momentum, the All Stars International of Lagos will on Sunday, Sept 7, take on the Lagos SWAN Team in a Novelty match in honor of one of Nigeria’s best footballers of all time. The match will hold at the Eagles Club, Surulere, Lagos.

The event has the full backing of the

Hughes: We'll Miss Peter Odemwingie

Hughes: We'll Miss Peter Odemwingie

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday 4 September 2014

After the injury to Nigeria international, Peter Odemwingie after just few minutes of action as a substitute in the famous win at the Etihad stadium, the Nigerian will be out of action for most of this season.

Stoke City's manager Mark Hughes has stated that Odemwingie who has been left out of Stoke's 25-man squad will be

Eagles Full House Excites Keshi, Reveals IK Uche’s Beg Me Option

Eagles Full House Excites Keshi, Reveals IK Uche’s Beg Me Option

By 9jafootyalert → Wednesday 3 September 2014

It’s been drumming hard in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in terms of rainfall and the Super Eagles seem to have shown that they are up to rain ball by the way they trained on Wednesday evening in the Canaan City.

Head Coach Stephen Keshi, his technical crew and even backroom staff were all out in the rain as the national team filed out with full compliments in

AFCON 2015 Qualifier: Emenike, Oduamadi Hit Eagles Camp

AFCON 2015 Qualifier: Emenike, Oduamadi Hit Eagles Camp

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday 2 September 2014

Emmanuel ‘Ogbunigwe’ Emenike has called to say he has almost reached camp. He’s expected to take dinner with the rest of the team on Tuesday.

Nnamdi Oduamadi was the latest addition to the camp of the national team on Tuesday evening. He breezed in while the team was training at the evening at the UJ Esuene Stadium.

 A session monitored by

Mikel, Aluko And Six Others Arrive For Congo Clash

Mikel, Aluko And Six Others Arrive For Congo Clash

By 9jafootyalert →

Lunch time in Calabar for the Super Eagles technical crew was a delight on Tuesday, as camp suddenly upped to 17, with more players expected before training in the evening after only nine players trained in the morning training session.

Head Coach Stephen Keshi and his assistants were grinning from ear to ear as

NFF Suspends LMC, Constitutes A Six Man Committee To Run The Nigeria Premier League.

NFF Suspends LMC, Constitutes A Six Man Committee To Run The Nigeria Premier League.

By 9jafootyalert → Monday 1 September 2014

The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation met at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja on Monday, 1st September, 2014 to discuss issue surrounding Nigeria Football, part of which is the suspension of  the League Management Company (LMC). Below is a list of what the NFF resolved:

Majesty Academy Force Golden Eaglets To 1-1 draw

Majesty Academy Force Golden Eaglets To 1-1 draw

By 9jafootyalert →

Nigeria's Under-17 team, Golden Eaglets, were held to a 1-1 draw on Saturday by Majesty Soccer Academy at the University of Calabar's Abraham Ordia Stadium.

Golden Eaglets' Sunday Alimi's first half goal was cancelled courtesy of a penalty goal by Effa Edet in the second half.

The Golden Eaglets started the match with an experimental line up as coach Emmanuel Amuneke gave rare starting shirts to the likes of Dauda Abdulganiyu, Nuru Umar, Adewale Adeyinka, and Sunday Alimi amongst others. But it was

Keshi Grant Enyeama Two Match Waiver

Keshi Grant Enyeama Two Match Waiver

By 9jafootyalert →

The Super Eagles camp for the Nations Cup qualifier against Congo Brazzaville opened on Monday night with Turkey based Godfrey Oboabona being the first foreign based player to arrive camp. He has been joined by Ebenezer Kunle Odunlami, Azubuike Egwueke, Gbolahan Salami, Chigozie Agbim and Solomon Osadunna.

Head Coach Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, his assistants Dan The Bull Amokach, Hyadounou Valere and Ike Shorunmu are