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  • Friendly: Agbim To Lead Home Base Eagles

    By Footyalert → Friday, 31 October 2014
    Gombe United goalkeeper, Chigozie Agbim will lead the Super Eagles Team B in an international friendly to commission the eye –popping Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, November 7.

    Friendly: Agbim To Lead Home Base Eagles
    Coach Stephen Keshi has also called up Emem Eduok and Mfon Udoh, the two men in the hot chase for the Top Scorer’s award in this year’s Premier League, as well as Gbolahan Salami, Rabiu Ali, Christian Pyagbara, Bright Esieme, Umar Zango, Solomon Kwambe and Azubuike Egwuekwe in a 24 –man squad.

    The players are
  • IK Uche, 24 Others In Keshi's List For Congo & South Africa Battle

    By Footyalert →
    Coach Stephen Keshi has called up 25 players for the must-win 2015 Cup of Nations qualifying matches against the Red Devils of Congo and Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

    Much –respected, Spain –based striker Ikechukwu Uche is called for the first time in nearly two years, and there is also a first senior team opportunity for Nasarawa United midfielder Tony Edjomari.

    Home –based defender Solomon Kwambe also
  • NFF Electoral Appeals Committee To Meet November to meet Nov 12&13

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 30 October 2014
    The NFF Electoral Appeals Committee, constituted at the Extra-Ordinary General Assembly of 20th September, 2014 in Warri, Delta State, will on November 12 and 13 sit on pending appeals from the NFF Executive Committee elections of 30th September in the same city.
    Alhaji Muazu Suleyman, a former Member of the NFF Executive Committee, who contested for the
  • CAF Inspector Rates Akwa Ibom Stadium High

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    It is now official. The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying cracker between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa will take place at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, Uyo.

    Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Mr. Fred Crentsil, who was mandated by the Confederation of African Football to inspect the facility, has given the infrastructure very high marks.

    CAF Inspector Rates Akwa Ibom Stadium High
    “You guys have a wonderful facility here. It is one of the best I have seen anywhere around Africa and elsewhere. It is of the same
  • Super Falcons Get Fabulous Welcome

    By Footyalert → Wednesday, 29 October 2014
    It was a colourful welcome ceremony for new African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria as they landed in Abuja on Tuesday.

    A party led by NFF President Amaju Pinnick and including Director of Federations and Elite Athletes department of NSC, Dr. Bolaji Ojo-Oba. NFF General Secretary Musa Amadu, Director of Technical Emmanuel Ikpeme, NSC top officials Caleb Gidado and Maria Whoophil and a number of other NFF officials received the contingent at a simple arrival ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, before the train moved to the National Stadium for a special welcome ceremony.
    Super Falcons Get Fabulous Welcome

    Sports Minister Tammy Danagogo praised the girls for their total dedication, energy, patriotism and excellent skills, while
  • Danagogo Want Court Case Withdrawn, Order Immediate Resolution Of NFFCrisis

    By Footyalert → Tuesday, 28 October 2014

    The Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has ordered quick and unambiguous resolution of the crisis threatening to tear the Nigeria Football Federation apart, and directed feuding parties to sheathe their swords in the interest of peace.
    Danagogo Want Court Case Withdrawn, Order Immediate Resolution Of NFF Crisis

    Danagogo, at a meeting with top officials of the Federation and the faction led by Ambassador Chris Giwa, specifically charged that the
  • NNL Table As At Week 28

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    Nigeria National League Log As At Week 28
    Pst. Team. Pld. Pnts.
    1- Wikki Tourist. 28. 50
    2- Kwara United. 28. 46
    3- Plateau. United. 28. 46
    4- mighty Jets. 28. 44
    5- Niger Tornadoes. 28. 44
    6- Spotlight. 28. 43
    7- Kogi United. 28. 43
    8- Ranchers Bees. 28. 43
    9- Supreme Court. 28. 42
    10- Sokoto United. 28. 41
    11- Adamawa United. 28. 40
    12- Jigawa Golden Stars. 28. 40
    13- FRSC. 28. 36
    14-DSS. 28. 35
    15- TEAP 28. 28
    16- Nigeria Prisons. 28. 19
    NNL Group B
    Pst. Team. Pld. Pnts.
    1- 3SC. 28. 47.
    2-First Bank. 28. 45
    3- Akwa Starlet. 28. 45
    4- Gabros. Int'l. 28. 44
    5- MFM. 28. 42
    6- Bendel Insirance. 28. 41
    7- Gateway United 28. 42
    8- ABS. 28. 40
    9- Abia Comets. 28. 39
    10- Go-Round. 28. 38
    11- Prime. 28. 38
    12- Ekiti United. 28. 38
    13- Remo Stars. 28. 38
    14- Unicem Rovers. 28. 36
    15- COD United. 28. 34
    16- Stationery stores. 28. 30
  • Lagos FA Shifts Attention To Women Football

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    Lagos State Football Association, LSFA in conjunction with the British Council has concluded plans to continue the development of women football in the State.

    The Programme EkoFootball Premier Skills Nigeria, EPSN which also has the backing of English Premier league will see young girls from across the State gathering in 6 (six) centers for 9 (nine) Saturdays undergoing intensive training not only in football but also in other areas of human capacity development in relation with other football activities like coaching, refereeing and administration.
    Lagos FA Shifts Attention To Women Football
  • [Video] Tribute To Senzo Meyiwa

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    Video by www.soccerladuma.co.za

    The death of South Africa and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa has left South Africa in shock after news filter in that the Bafana goal keeper was shot dead by burglars on Sunday evening.

    Senzo, 27 was murdered after getting into an altercation with armed robbers who were attempting to steal mobile phones.

    We send deepest condolences to the friends and family of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa RIP

  • Amaju Pinnick Welcomes African Champs, Super Falcons

    By Footyalert → Monday, 27 October 2014
    Seven-time African champions, Super Falcons arrived Lagos around 4:15am Monday morning to a warm reception from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, some staff of the federation and National Sports Commission (NSC) staff.

    Amaju Pinnick Welcomes African Champs, Super Falcons

    The team, who are lodged at the Eko Hotel and Suites, flew aboard
  • 2015 AFCON Qualifier:Super Eagles to Train in Warri for Congo.

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    The Nigeria Football Federation have announced that the Super Eagles will train in Warri,Delta State,ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo in Point-Noire

    2015 AFCON Qualifier:Super Eagles to Train in Warri for Congo.

    General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation,Musa Amadu dropped this hint while meeting with the Super Eagles technical crew and
  • Blatter, Hayatou Furious With Nigeria

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 26 October 2014
    Nigeria football looks to be, unfortunately, heading into a long, dark night as world football –governing body is set to wield the big stick on Monday (27th October, 2014) against the most populous black nation on earth.

    Even as the Super Eagles still have a chance of qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations to defend their crown, despite a poor start in the race; even with the Golden Eaglets, the reiging champions of the world, ready
  • NPFL Week 36 Full Time Score

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    Crown 0:1 Abia Warriors
    Bayelsa United 3:1 Dolphins
    Gombe United 1:0 Rangers
    Sharks 1:1 Warri Wolves
    Heartland 0:0 FC Taraba 
    Lobi Stars 1:0 Akwa United  
    Nembe City 1:2 Enyimba 
    El-Kanemi Warriors 1:3 Kano Pillars 
    Nasarawa United 2:1 Sunshine Stars. 
    Kaduna United 1:1 Giwa 
  • Danagogo, Gumba, Corporate Nigeria Thumbs Up NFF

    By Footyalert →
    Sports Minister, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, First Lady of Delta State, Mrs Roli Uduaghan and the Chairman of Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Adamu Gumba were among the nation’s leading personalities who graced the grand ball organized by the Nigeria Football Federation for Corporate Nigeria in Lagos on Friday.
     Sports Minister, Dr. Tammy Danagogo, First Lady of Delta State, Mrs Roli Uduaghan and the Chairman of Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Adamu Gumba were among the nation’s leading personalities who graced the grand ball organized by the Nigeria Football Federation for Corporate Nigeria in Lagos on Friday.  The colourful event at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island was an experiential session by the new NFF Executive Committee, led by Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, to bond with NFF’s partners and prospective sponsors.  In the presence of top government functionaries, corporate titans and political heavyweights, Pinnick espoused his vision with ease, academic and articulate, and it was applause all the way for the young and energetic new supremo of Nigeria football as he enraptured all who were there.  Put together by NFF’s proposed financial consultants, Financial Derivatives, the event afforded participants and media chiefs an inkling into the new direction for Nigeria football, as Pinnick, 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi and Chairman of the Marketing, Sponsorship and Television Advisory Committee, High Chief Emeka Inyama harped on useful partnership, mutual respect, accountability, probity and transparency.  Sports Minister, Dr Danagogo praised the idea behind the event and the vision of the NFF, saying he was bowled over by the ingenuity of it all and pledged Government’s full backing for the Federation.  Senator Gumba said he was hugely impressed by the plan for going forward and would get the National Assembly to give total support.  Bain & Co, who will be NFF’s management consultants, talked on NFF Strategy & Restructuring, while the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives, Mr. Bismark Rewane captivated the auditorium with Repositioning of Nigeria Football for Global Competitiveness.  Messrs Jibril Aku, Peter Amangbo and Ladi Balogun, Managing Directors of ECOBANK, Zenith Bank and FCMB respectively, President of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers and Group Managing Director of BGL PLC, Mr. Albert Okumagba, Mr. Dere Otubu of Staco Insurance, Idaere Gogu Ogan of United Securities, Mr. Aniri Ojuya of Senforce Insurance, representatives of the Dangote Group and NFF’s partners Emzor were in attendance.  Mr Olufemi Adefope of HRG, Dr. John Agawu, Chairman of Sureline Liftboat and the first graduate to play for the Nigeria National Team and Mrs Nimi Akinkungbe of Nigeria Monopoly also graced the occasion, while Mansard Insurance was represented.  Pinnick promised that a similar event will take place in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja at the beginning of next year.

    The colourful event at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island was an experiential session by the
  • Nigeria National League Week 26 Full Time Scores

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    COD Utd 1:2 First Bank 
    Wikki Tourist 2:1 Sokoto United 
    Bendel Insurance 0:0 Akwa Starlet 
    3SC 2:0 MFM FC
    Adamawa Utd 2:0 Kwara Utd 
    Gateway Utd 1:0 Ekiti United 
    Niger Tornadoes 1:0 Kogi. United 
    Nigeria Prisons 1:3 Supreme Court
    Prime 3:0 ABS 
    Abia Comets 1:0 Gabros
    Go Round 1:0 Unicem Rovers 
    Jigawa GS 2:0 DSS
    FRSC 1:0 Mighty Jets 
    Spotlight 2:0 TEAP 
    Plateau Utd 2:0 Ranchers Bees

    Sunday 
    Stationery Stores Vs Remo Stars 

  • Falcons Line Up Against Cameroon

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 25 October 2014
    Coach Edwin Okon and his technical crew have kept faith the the players who started the game against South Africa in the Semi final match.Goalkeeper Ibubeleye Whyte makes her third start of the Championship after being in between the sticks against the Banyana Banyana in the semis.

    Jersey Number.                                  Name
    16 -                                              Ibubeleye Whyte (GK)
    2 -                                                 Evelyn Nwabuoku (C)
    3 -                                                  Ngozi Ebere
    5 -                                                   Onome Ebi
    6 -                                                  Josephine Chukwunonye 
    8 -                                                    Asisat Oshoala
    9 -                                                     Desire Oparanozie
    10 -                                                  Halimat Ayinde
    14 -                                                  Francsisca Ordega
    18 -                                                   Ngozi Okobi
    20 -                                                    Ugo Njoku

    SUBSTITUTES
    1 -                                                 Precious Dede (GK)
    4 -                                                 Perpetua Nkwocha
    7 -                                                 Stella Mbachu
    11 -                                                Esther Sunday
    12 -                                                Osinachi Ohale
    13 -                                                 Cecilia Nku
    15 -                                                 Glory Iroka
    17 -                                                 Gloria Ofoegbu
    19 -                                                 Onyinyechi Ohadugha
    21 -                                                  Christy Ohiaeriaku (GK)

    COACH: Edwin Okon

    The team will wear their traditional green jersey and will play at the Sam Nujoma stadium by 8pm local time which is 7pm Nigerian time.
  • Pinnick Led NFF Files Stay-of-Execution, Court To hear Case On Wednesday

    By Footyalert → Friday, 24 October 2014
    The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation led by Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has filed a Stay of Execution at the Federal High Court, Jos Judicial Division over the court’s ruling of Thursday, 23rd October setting aside the elections of 30th September, 2014, which brought the body to office.

    NFF’s lawyers went to work immediately the
  • NFF Exco Appeals Jos Court Ruling, Files For Stay Of Execution

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    The Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation has swiftly filed for appeal against the ruling of the Federal High Court, Jos Judicial Division of Thursday, which annulled the NFF Elective Congress of 30th September, 2014.

    The Judge had given the order annulling the elections despite a Preliminary Objection filed by the NFF challenging the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case.

    NFF 1st Vice President, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi said: “We have been notified of the ruling of the court, which was made in spite of our filing for a Preliminary Objection concerning the jurisdiction of the court.

    “However, our lawyers have gone to work immediately the order was made. We are appealing the ruling and also filing for Stay of Execution of the order.”
  • South African Coach Tips Falcons To Win AWC

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 23 October 2014

    Coach of Banyana, Banyana, Vera Pauw has commended the Super Falcons for beating her team in the semi final of the African Women Championship (AWC) even as she tipped Nigeria to win the cup.

    "I have always known that Nigeria was going to be difficult for us but we gave it our best shot. We take solace in the fact that we gave good account and lost to a better side

    "Nigeria stopped us from playing our normal game in the first half. I congratulate them and wish them well in the final. I think the Super Falcons are better equipped to win on Saturday

    "We have played both finalists and I think I am in a position to say that Nigeria have a better team and I think they will win the cup" she stated

    Meanwhile, the Super Falcons returned to training on Thursday.

  • NPFL Log As At Week 35

    By Footyalert → Wednesday, 22 October 2014


    NPFL Log As At Week 35
    Pos. Team. Pld. Pnts.
    1- Kano Pillars 35. 59
    2- Warri Wolves. 35. 58
    3- Enyimba. 35. 57
    4- Dolphins. 35. 54
    5- Rangers. 35. 54
    6- Nasarawa Utd. 34. 53
    7- Abia Warriors. 35. 52
    8- Heartland. 35. 51
    9- Sharks. 34. 51
    10- Sunshine. 35. 51
    11- Akwa Utd. 35. 51
    12- Lobi. 34. 50
    13- Giwa. 33. 49
    14-El-Kanemi W. 35. 48
    15- FC Taraba. 35. 46
    16- Gombe Utd. 35. 43
    17- Bayelsa Utd. 35. 42
    18- Kaduna Utd. 35. 37
    19- Crown. 35. 36
    20- Nembe City. 34. 28
  • NPFL Week 35 Full Time Scores

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    Enugu Rangers 1:0 Sharks 
    Abia Warriors 1:1 Heartland 
    Kano Pillars 2:1 Kaduna United
    Enyimba 1:0 El-Kanemi Warriors
    Akwa United 1:0. Bayelsa United 
    Warri Wolves 7:1 Crown
    Dolphins 6:0 Nembe City
    FC Taraba 2:1 Lobi Stars
    Sunshine Stars 2:0 Gombe United 

    Thursday:
    Giwa (Elephant) Vs. Nasarawa United (Solid Miners )
  • Super Eagles To Open Akwa Ibom Stadium,November 6

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    Nigeria's Super Eagles,made up entirely of domestic league players,will play a friendly game in Uyo,Akwa Ibom to formally open the new Akwa Ibom Stadium on November 6,2014.
    Super Eagles To Open Akwa Ibom Stadium,November 6
    Officials of the Nigeria Football Federation disclosed in Abuja that the friendly encounter,which is to be bankrolled by the Akwa Ibom State Government,will see the

    Super Eagles play a North African team that will be confirmed this week. Head Coach Amodu Shaibu is already
  • Will This Super Falcons Squad Handle South Africa Today?

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    AWC: Nigeria team list Vs South Africa
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    Ibubeleye Whyte
     Ugo Njoku
     Ebere Ngozi
     Onome Ebi
     Josephine Chukwunonye
    Evelyn Nwabuoku
     Halimatu Ayinde
     Ngozi Okobi
    Francisca Ordega
     Asisat Oshoala
    Desire Oparanozie

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    Reserves
    Precious Dede
    Christy Orieriaku
     Osinachi Ohale
     Gloria Ofoegbu
    Onyinyechi Ohadugha
     Cecilia Nku
     Glory Iroka
     Perpetua Nkwocha
    Stella Mbachu
     Esther Sunday


  • NFF President, Pinnick To Falcons- Play With Your Hearts

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    NFF President Amaju Pinnick has charged the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, to play with all their heart when confronting the Banyana Banyana of South Africa in the semi finals of the 9th African Women Championship in Namibia on Wednesday.

    Victories over Cote d’Ivoire, Zambia and Namibia shot the six –time champions to the semi finals on maximum points from their
  • Mid Week Football- NPFL Week 35 Fixtures

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    Akwa United (Promise Keepers) Vs. Bayelsa United (Restoration Boys)

    Sunshine Stars (Owena Waves) Vs. Gombe United (Savannah Scorpions)

    Warri Wolves (Seasiders) Vs. Crown (Ajilete Boys)

    Abia Warriors (Ochendo Babes) Vs. Heartland (Naze Millionaires)

    FC Taraba Vs Lobi Stars.

    Rangers (Flying Antelopes). Vs. Sharks ( Blue Angels).

    Kano Pillars (Masu Gida) Vs. Kaduna United ( Crocodiles).

    Enyimba (People's Elephant). Vs. El-Kanemi Warriors (Desert Warriors)

    Dolphins (Pride of Rivers) Vs. Nembe City (Kala Ekulema Boys)

    Thursday:
    Giwa (Elephant) Vs. Nasarawa United (Solid Miners )
  • NFF Host Corporate Nigeria To Grand Ball In Lagos

    By Footyalert → Tuesday, 21 October 2014

    The new Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation takes it bonding with partners and potential partners to a new height on Friday when it hosts the crème-de-la-crème of Corporate Nigeria to a grand ball at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event will start at 5pm.

    NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, said on Tuesday: “It is a special event, at which we want to sell our new direction to the top-of-the-range family of Corporate Nigeria. We are also
  • NFF Sends Elite Refs To England For Capacity Building

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    The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded all arrangements to send the best of Nigerian referees to the United Kingdom for a special refresher course beginning in the first week of December.

    The three –week capacity building exercise is aimed at preparing the best of Nigerian arbiters to become better officiating officials in the coming years, and to enhance their opportunities of commanding greater recognition by international soccer bodies.

    According to the
  • Onome:It's Important We Beat South Africa

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    Ahead of their crunch semi final clash in the African Women Championship (AWC) Super Falcons central defender Onome Ebi says the match is key to reclaiming the title they lost two years ago in Equatorial Guinea.

    Onome, a prominent member of the team that lost to Van Wyk solitary strike at this same stage in 2012 said they would not allow the mistakes of that

  • Akwa Come Back Throws Dolphins Off Balance

    By Footyalert → Monday, 20 October 2014
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    Despite taking the lead in the 22nd minute of the encounter, Dolphins eventually lost 2-1 to Akwa United in Uyo on Sunday in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

    Emem Eduok was tormentor in chief as he kept the Akwa defence busy all through and blitzed past an immobile Namso Edo almost every time he had the ball

    As early as
  • IK Uche, Ideye Set For Eagles Return.

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    With Nigeria faced with a must win situation in the last two matches in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, reports have it that some new faces will be invited to the team.
    IK Uche, Ideye Set For Eagles Return.

    The Amaju Pinnick led NFF didn't renew former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi's contract and they've since replaced him with a consortium of coaches led by Amodu Shuibu. 

    The NFF board unanimously
  • NPFL Log As At Week 34

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 19 October 2014
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    Pst. Team. Pld. Pnts
    1. Kano Pillars. 34. 56
    2. Warri Wolves. 34. 55
    3. Enyimba. 34. 54
    4. Nasarawa. 34. 53
    5. Sharks. 34. 52
    6. Abia Warriors. 34. 51
    7. Dolphins. 34. 51
    8. Rangers. 34. 51
    9. Giwa. 34. 50
    10. Heartland. 34. 50
    11. Lobi Stars. 33. 50
    12. Akwa Utd. 34. 48
    13. El-,Kanemi Warriors. 34. 48
    14. Sunshine Stars. 34. 48
    15. FC Taraba. 34. 43
    16. Bayelsa Utd. 34. 42
    17. Gombe Utd. 33. 40
    18. Kaduna Utd. 34. 37
    19. Crown. 34. 36
    20. Nembe City. 34. 28
  • TAS Co-founder, Ogunyomi: Nigerians Didn't Appreciate Keshi For What HeAchieved.

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 18 October 2014
    The Visionary and Co-founder of Teenagers Are Special International (TAS) Ihuoma Abimbola Ogunyomi shared her thoughts on the impact Stephen Keshi made on Nigeria football.Professional home photo shoot for N3,500 instead N40,000  

    Discounted tickets- Koffi out of control- The passionate mother of two, Ihuoma Ogunyomi who loves to mentor teenagers and groom them to discover their purpose in life said she isn't a passionate football fan but she saw what the former Super Eagles coach did to Nigeria football. 


    TAS Ceo, Ogunyomi: Nigerians Didn't Appreciate Keshi For What HeAchieved.

    Below is Ihuoma Ogunyomi's sincere views:
  • Nigeria Premier League Week 34 Fixtures

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    Week 34, 19/10/2014

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    Kaduna United Vs. Enyimba 
    Nasarawa United Vs. Kano Pillars

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    El-Kanemi Warriors Vs. Nembe City
    Crown Vs. Rangers
    Sharks Vs. Sunshine Stars
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    Bayelsa United Vs. FC Taraba. 
    Gombe United Vs Giwa
    Akwa United Vs. Dolphins. 
    Lobi Stars. Vs. Abia Warriors. 
    Heartland Vs Wolves. 

  • Wow See Phones At Give Away Price

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    Wow See Phones At Give Away Price

    If you are thinking of getting a new phone then the best option for you is to pick from these set of phones at give away price. 

    Click the link below to see the list of phones 
    See phones at give away price
  • Falcons Maintain 100% Record In AWC

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    Super Falcons of Nigeria on Friday continued their impressive run at the ongoing Africa Women Championship (AWC) in Namibia by beating gallant hosts, Namibia, 2-0.
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    First half strikes from Gloria  Ofoegbu and Francesca Ordega were all the six-time African champions needed to seal a semifinal spot and finish as Group A winners with a total of nine points.
    Falcons Maintain 100% Record In AWC, Thrashed Namibia

    The hosts, who were hoping to
  • Keshi May Land Ethiopia Job

    By Footyalert → Friday, 17 October 2014

    Former Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi who was shown the exit door by the Nigeria Football Federation may as well prove that it's true he's got offers from other countries.

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    According to sl10.ng, the Big Boss has been Shortlisted as well as two other coaches to replace the under-fire Mariano Barreto, who’s currently handling the Ethiopian men’s national football team. 

    Keshi who lifted the Africa Cup of Nations as a player and a coach with Nigeria in 1994 and 2013 was replaced
  • Fed Cup Final: Enyimba Face Dolphins On November 23

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    The Nigeria Football Federation has approved Sunday, November 23 as the date for the grand finale of this year’s Men and Women Federation Cup competitions.

    At its meeting in Abuja on Wednesday night, the
  • Details Of NFF Exco Meeting

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    The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation held a meeting at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Wednesday, 15th October, 2014 to discuss important issues in Nigerian football and resolved as follows:
  • Pricewaterhouse To Audit NFF Books

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    In line with the desire to start on a clean slate and do things differently, the new NFF Executive Committee has approved the hiring of the services of world –famous Pricewaterhouse to audit the accounts of the Federation.

    This was part of the resolutions reached at the meeting of the Executive Committee which took place at the Transcorp Corp Hilton Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday night.

    Related to the above is the approval given to
  • Mikel Slap Lady Journalist On The Stomach

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 16 October 2014
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    Nigeria international, John Obi Mikel over reacted when he slapped a lady journalist while she was trying to get interview the Chelsea star.

    After the Super Eagles finish their training session on Monday, journalist from different
  • Pinnick Consoles Oneya Over Daughters Murder

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    President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has paid a condolence visit to the former President of the Federation, General Dominic Oneya (rtd) who lost his daughter to an armed robbery attack on Friday last week.

    Oneya’s daughter, Franca, a mother of four in her early 30s, was killed by armed robbers who attacked her after she left a bank in Effurun, Delta State on Friday.

    Pinnick Consoles Oneya Over Daughters Murder

    Apart from condolence visits paid to the
  • NFF Sack Keshi, Amodu To Serve

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    The Amaju Pinnick NFF board have finally shown Stephen Keshi and his technical crew the exit door.

    The Big Boss Stephen Keshi has struggled with the Super Eagles lately having recorded poor result in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier lossing at home to Congo,a draw in South Africa another loss in Sudan and a win against Sudan in. Nigeria. Though Nigeria has a slim chance to still qualify for the AFCON 'Morocco 2015' but the NFF has decided to part with Keshi. 

    In the early hours of Thursday, the NFF announced the
  • Okon Hail Falcons 6-0 Win Over Zambia

    By Footyalert → Wednesday, 15 October 2014

    Super Falcons gaffer, Edwin Okon has hailed his team’s performance against the She-polopolo of Zambia, but reiterated that their quest is to reach the finals of the African Women Championship (AWC). 

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    Speaking during the post-match press briefing after his team whitewashed Zambia 6-0, Okon said that though they have qualified for the semifinal of the ongoing championship in Namibia, it is still not yet uhuru until they get to the final and win.

    Okon Hail Falcons 6-0 Win Over Zambia

    "I am excited for

  • Eagles To Don 'White Jersey With Green Stripes' Against Sudan.

    By Footyalert → Friday, 10 October 2014
    At the match coordination meeting on Friday afternoon, it was decided that the Super Eagles will dorn all –white jersey with green stripes while the Falcons will wear all –red with white stripes.

    Officials at the Embassy of Nigeria have informed the Nigeria Football Federation that they expect over 4,000 Nigerian students who are based in Khartoum to turn up for the big game on Saturday night.
    Eagles To Don 'White Jersey With Green Stripes' Against Sudan.

    Although temperature has
  • Massive Support For Eagles In Sudan.

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    Nigerians came out in large numbers to welcome their darling team,the Super Eagles. Nigerians made the African champions feel at home as they were on hand to welcome the Eagles on arrival in Khartoum. 
    Massive Support For Eagles In Sudan.

    The team touch down in Khartoum in the early hours of Friday but the fans were there to catch a glimpse of their team.

    The current defending
  • New Eagles Invitee, Akpan: I Want To Do Well For Nigeria.

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    New Super Eagles invitee, Hope Akpan is delighted to have been
  • Uyo Stadium To Host Nigeria South Africa Clash

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    Fans of the Super Eagles based in Uyo will have a first hand feel of the Eagles in their town. 

    The newly constructed stadium in Uyo has been approved by the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick after an inspection tour of the stadium to host the African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and South Africa. The match will be the last in the qualifying series and the newly built 30,000 capacity stadium will host the match. 
    Uyo Stadium To Host Nigeria South Africa Clash

    Pinnick confirmed on Thursday after
  • Tottenham, Arsenal linked With Super Eagles Striker.

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 9 October 2014

    Nigeria international and Fenerbahçe striker Emmanuel Emenike is said to be on the radar of Premier League clubs after the power playing forward fell out with Fenerbahçe manager, Ä°smail Kartal. Skorer has reported. 

    According to Skorer, the Nigerian striker is unsettled at
  • President Jonathan Receives NFF President, Amaju Pinnick.

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    The President and Commander-In-Chief of the the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, His Excellency, Dr. GoodluckEbele Jonathan, GCFR on Thursday congratulated the new president of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on his ascendancy, and assured that the Federal Government would afford even more support to Nigeria football.
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    In a meeting at the Presidential Villa, also attended by
  • El-Kanemi Warriors Deny Reports Of Poor Welfare

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    The Director media El-kanemi Warriors football club of Maiduguri,Alhaji Tahiru Bala has debunked the media report that said key players of the club are planning to quit the club over incessant insecurity and poor welfare.

    “It is rather unfortunate that one or
  • NPFL Week 31 Full Time Scores.

    By Footyalert → Wednesday, 8 October 2014
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    El-Kanemi Warriors 3:1 Nasarawa United
    Giwa 1:0 Heartland.
    Dolphins 2:0 Kaduna United.
    Warri Wolves 2:0 Akwa United
    Giwa 1:0 Heartland
    Rangers 2-1 Bayelsa Utd
    Enyimba 5:2 Sharks
    Abia Warriors 2:0 FC Taraba
    Sunshine Stars 3:0 Lobi Stars
    Nembe City Vs. Gombe United (stopped after 10 minutes due to heavy down pour. Match to continue on Thursday 8am). 
  • Amaju Pinnick: Yes, I Spent Money During NFF Election

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    After all the assumptions that money exchange hands during NFF elective congress in Warri, the newly elected president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has admitted that he spent money during the NFF elective congress in Warri.  
    Amaju Pinnick: Yes, I Spent Money During NFF Election


    There were reports of individuals paid some huge
  • Sudan Change Venue For Eagles

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    Latest reports have it that the Africa Cup of a nations qualifier between Sudan and Nigeria scheduled to take place at the Al-Merriekh Stadium in Omdurmans has been moved to another venue.

    Nigeria's Super Eagles who are currently
  • Obiazor: Nasarawa United Will Fall

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    Women's fashion 300x250 El-Kanemi Warriors first choice goalkeeper, David Obiazor has insisted that there's no chance for visiting Nasarawa United when both teams clash in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 31 match on Wednesday October 8th, 2014. 

    The Super Eagles invitee who was called on to replace Nigeria's first choice keeper, Vincent Enyeama in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Congo in
  • What Will Your Next Move Be If You Were Keshi?

    By Footyalert → Tuesday, 7 October 2014
    By Wednesday October 8, 2014 the new Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board will take a decision on whether  to continue with Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi or not. 
    Stephen Keshi has a place in Nigeria football history both as a player and as a coach but I guess as the coach of Nigeria's senior football team, Keshi felt the heat just like playing in front of Lagos fans at the national stadium, Surulere. Right from when he was named the coach of the Super Eagles he has enjoyed little support from Nigerians whose number one sport is football yet some still tagged his success 'luck'. 
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    What Will You Do If You Were Keshi?

  • NPFL Table As At Week 30

    By Footyalert → Monday, 6 October 2014
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    Pst. Team. Pnts. Pld.
    1. Kano Pillars. 50 30
    2. Nasarawa United 47 30
    3. Warri Wolves 46 30
    4. Enyimba 45 30
    5. Dolphins 45 30
    6. Sharks 45 30
    7. Abia Warriors 44 30
    8. Heartland 44 30
    9. Giwa 44 30
    10. Akwa United 44 30
    11. Lobi Stars 44 29
    12. Rangers 42 30
    13. Sunshine Stars 42 30
    14. El-Kanemi 41 30
    15. Bayelsa United 39 30
    16. FC Taraba FC 37 30
    17. Gombe United 36 30
    18. Kaduna United 36 30
    19. Crown 35 30
    20. Nembe City 25 29
  • Ambrose: Sudan Clash A Must Win For Nigeria

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    Ahead of the all important clash with Sudan, Super Eagles defender, Efe Ambrose has re-echoed the importance of getting back to winning ways after a poor start to the Africa Cup of Nation qualifier for Morocco 2015. 

    The AFCON defending champions, Nigeria must
  • NPFL Week 30 Full Time Scores

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 5 October 2014
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    LobinStars 2:1 Giwa 
    Crown 0:0 Enyimba 
    Heartland 1:0 Kano Pillars 
    Sharks 3:0 Nembe City 
    Nasarawa United 3:1 Kaduna United
    Gombe United 0:0 El-Kanemi Warriors
    Akwa United 0:0 Rangers 
    Bayelsa United 2:0 Sunshine Stars. 
    FC Taraba 3:1 Warri Wolves 
    Abia Warriors 2:1 Dolphins 
  • Hughes Admit Moses Exit Changed The Game

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    Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses early exit in Potters loss at Sunderland was missed, Stoke City manager, Mark Hughes admitted. 
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    The Nigerian,Victor Moses saw just 18 minutes of action and was substituted after he suffered a recurrence of the tight thigh he injured in Monday’s win over Newcastle.

    The Chelsea loanee made an impact within
  • NPFL Match Day 30 Fixtures

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 4 October 2014
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    Bayelsa United Vs. Sunshine Stars. 

    Gombe United Vs El-Kanemi Warriors

    FC Taraba Vs Warri Wolves

    Crown Vs Enyimba 

    Sharks Vs Nembe City

    Nasarawa United Vs Kaduna 

    Abia Warriors Vs Dolphins. 

    Akwa United Vs Rangers

    Heartland Vs Kano Pillars. 

    Lobi Stars Vs Giwa 
  • Moses Injury Needs More Test

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    Super Eagles forward, Victor Moses  latest injury in Stoke City loss at Sunderland will require more test. 
    Moses Injury Needs More Test

    The Nigerian who was at the
  • Falcons Humble Abuja All Stars

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    Super Falcons Saturday morning intensified their preparation for the African Women Championship (AWC) with an emphatic 5-2 mauling of the Abuja All Star team at the  Goal Project pitch of the Abuja National Stadium.

    The Namibia bound Falcons took the lead as early
  • Lille Manager, Rene Girard Hail Enyeama.

    By Footyalert → Friday, 3 October 2014
    Super Eagles captain, Vincent Enyeama put up an impressive performance in his team's 1-1 draw against German side, Wolfsburg on Thursday night. 
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    The Nigeria international, Enyeama according to Lille manager, Girard Rene was his usual self and he was at the right place at the right time. 

    "Vincent Enyeama did what he had to do. I would say that Enyeama was his usual self. He was there when he had to be. Said Girard. 

    Rene Girard  praised  Vincent Enyeama who made a total of eleven saves and conceded once in the 1-1 draw  with their German opponents at the Volkswagen Arena.

    "That is the characteristic of goalkeepers of a high level and he is definitely of a very high level. Defensively, we were strong, solid, but Enyeama was very active. We were like a reed that bent but still managed to stand up. Said Girard. 

  • Bursaries To Lead Crown Against Enyimba.

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    The newly appointed technical adviser of crown football club,Hakeem Ishola Busari,49, will lead the Ogbomoso soccer outfit in the week 30 of the Glo Nigerian Premier League against the Elephant's of Aba. Busari who has since on Tuesday taken over the technical leadership of the team to replace the erstwhile handler Lawrence Akpokona who held sway from November 2013 to September 2014 . 
    Bursaries To Lead Crown Against Enyimba.

    Busari who holds a
  • NNL Halt League, Wait On NFF Disciplinary Committee

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 2 October 2014
    Determined to give a level playing field to all the participating teams in the competition, the board and management of the Nigeria National League (NNL) have once again ordered the temporary stoppage of the league matches.

    women-shoes-728x90 For this reason, the remaining crucial three matches will not be decided until various protest cases filed by different clubs are dispensed off by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee which has not sat for a long time now following the crises that rocked the football house. 
    NNL Halt League, Wait On NFF Disciplinary Committee

    Consequently, the outstanding
  • Obafemi Martins Named MLS September Player Of The Month

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    Nigeria international, Obafmi Martins goals in September has earned him named the player of the month for September.

    gadget-728x90 He recorded a total of five goals and an assist in five games, the Seattle Sounders FC forward, Martins performance in the September earned him MLS player of the month award. 

    The Nigerian out classed his competitor for the same award in the fan vote. ObaGoal got 58.43 percent while his closest competitor Landon Donovan got 13.56 percent
    Obafemi Martins Named MLS September Player Of The Month

    Obafemi Martins is now the