Glo Premier League Match Day 15 Fixtures (Wednesday, July 1)

Glo Premier League Match Day 15 Fixtures (Wednesday, July 1)

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El-Kanemi Warriors vs Dolphins

Heartland vs FC IfeanyiUbah

Rangers Int' vs Kano Pillars

Wikki Tourists vs Giwa FC

Nasarawa United vs FC Taraba

Kwara United vs Enyimba Int'

Abia Warriors vs Bayelsa United

Warri Wolves vs Lobi Stars

Sunshine Stars vs Akwa United

Shooting Stars vs Sharks

Supreme Court Appoints Osuji As Interim Head Coach

Supreme Court Appoints Osuji As Interim Head Coach

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One of Nigeria National League, NNL campaigners Supreme Court FC of Abuja on Tuesday announced the appointment of Coach Joachim Osuji as interim Head Coach of the team saddled with the responsibility of steering the club to gain promotion by the end of current season.

General Manager of the Abuja-based side Tolulope Oguntimehin who announced the sudden charge of guard in the club’s technical hierarchy noted that Osuji now have to lead the team after Technical Adviser Fatai Osho who he had assisted stepped aside earlier in the day.

Dolphins FC: Kano Result Is For Nyesom Wike

Dolphins FC: Kano Result Is For Nyesom Wike

By Footyalert → Monday, 29 June 2015

Dolphins Football Club on Sunday became the first club in the Nigerian league to draw in Kano this season and players/ officials of the club have dedicated the point to Governor Nyesom Wike.

After going two goals down, Dolphins rallied round to end the encounter 2-2 and Media Manager, China Acheru says it was the payments made to players just three days before the game that geared them up.

“I have always said that a well paid players does not guarantee success, but one thing you are sure of is that they will be focused on their immediate assignment,” Acheru said.

Ejike Grateful To His Colleagues For His Goals

Ejike Grateful To His Colleagues For His Goals

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The current  top scorer in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Bright Ejike has thanked his teamates for his goal scoring abilities in the league after he notched his 8th goal of the season against Sharks FC of Portharcourt in Match Day 14 of the 2014/2015 NPFL Season.

" I have to thank everybody in my team because only me i cannot do it alone, i believe it was a team work," Ejike stated

MATCH REPORT: Heartland Snap A Point Off Sharks In Port Harcourt.

MATCH REPORT: Heartland Snap A Point Off Sharks In Port Harcourt.

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By Oham Precious

Sharks FC (Port Harcourt) are still first from the rare on the log, the Blue Angels came from a goal down to draw 1-1 against Heartland in match day 14 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday,June 28,2015. 

There were lots of changes in the starting line up for Sharks as Steven Erewa returned to the back line to partner Gabriel Olalekan while Ibrahim Salawu also made the starting eleven. The game got underway as the visitors, Heartland FC got the first chance following a shot from Bright Ejike but it was too weak to trouble the Goal Keeper.

NNL: Abdul Sule Rues Kogi United Loss to Kaduna United.

NNL: Abdul Sule Rues Kogi United Loss to Kaduna United.

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Chairman of the Confluence state club, Kogi United, Abdul Sule has expressed disappointment with his side's 1-0 defeat to Kaduna United in the Week 7 of the Nigeria National League, NNL.

Hamsudeen Hamisu's 26th minute strike gave the hosts a narrow victory over Kogi United in an encounter played at the Kaduna Township Stadium on Sunday.

It was a match dominated by the Wada Boys through the game as they gave good account of themselves.

Uzo Dedicates Match Winner To God

Uzo Dedicates Match Winner To God

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Ike Uzo scored his first league goal of the season as he steered Spotlight to their third Nigeria National League victory, edging Jigawa Golden Stars 1-0 at the Karkanda Stadium on Saturday.

The hosts pushed up the table courtesy of Uzo's first half header, which keeps the Katsina outfit one point adrift of leaders Plateau United, who picked up a 1-1 draw against Supreme Court on Friday. 

NPFL Week 14 Table

NPFL Week 14 Table

By Footyalert → Sunday, 28 June 2015

Pst         Team                        P W D L GF GA GD Pts

1 Wikki Tourists          14 8 3 3 19 11 8 27

2 Sunshine Stars          14 8 2 4 21 12 9 26

3 Enyimba                  14 7 5 2 15 8 7 26

4 Giwa.                        14 6 6 2 18 12 6 24

5 FC Ifeany U.          14 7 2 5 18 12 6 23

6 Heartland                 14 7 1 6 21 16 5 22

7 Kano Pillars         14 7 1 6 17 14 3 22

8 Rangers                 14 6 2 6 15 15 0 20

9 El-Kanemi Warriors 13 6 2 5 13 17 -4 20

10 Abia Warriors          14 6 1 7 14 17 -3 19

11 Nasarawa United 14 5 3 6 13 17 -4 18

12 Warri Wolves          11 5 2 4 15 10 5 17

13 Lobi Stars                  14 3 7 4 11 15 -4 16

14 Kwara United          13 4 3 6 11 16 -5 15

15 Akwa United          14 4 3 7 8 14 -6 15

16 3SC                         13 3 5 5 10 11 -1 14

17 Bayelsa United          14 3 5 6 9 15 -6 14

18 Dolphins                  14 2 7 5 13 16 -3 13

19 FC Taraba                  14 2 6 6 14 20 -6 12

20 Sharks                  14 1 8 5 11 18 -7 11

NPFL Week 14 Full Time Score

NPFL Week 14 Full Time Score

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FC Taraba 1-1 3SC

Bayelsa United 2-0 Kwara United 

Ifeanyi Ubah 0-1 Wikki Tourist

Sharks 1-1 Heartland 

Akwa United 1-1 Warri Wolves 

Giwa 3-1 El-Kanemi Warriors

Enyimba 2-0 Nasarawa United 

Rangers 1-0 Sunshine Stars 

Kano Pillars 2-2 Dolphins

Lobi Stars 2-0 Abia Warriors 

Sharks FC Sinking In Relegation Waters, Reality Sets In

Sharks FC Sinking In Relegation Waters, Reality Sets In

By Footyalert → Saturday, 27 June 2015

By Oham Precious

Its no longer news that Sharks FC of Port Harcourt are languishing in the 20th position in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

The Blue Angels have failed to pick maximum points in the league since their 1-0 victory against Akwa United at home in Match Day 3. The Portharcourt side have lost their grip in the league as they drop points both home and on the road to the disapointment of their darling fans.

The team lacks the personnel who can chip in the goals for them as their last season Goal Poacher Christian Pyagbara just made a return to the side in the Portharcourt derby as a second half substitute.

LMC Endorses Sharks Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Eunisell

LMC Endorses Sharks Shirt Sponsorship Deal With Eunisell

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The League Management Company (LMC) has approved a shirt sponsorship deal between Sharks FC of Port Harcourt and Eunisell Limited in line with provisions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Rules and Framework.

Salihu Abubakar, the LMC Chief Operating Officer conveyed the approval in a letter to Sharks in which he congratulated the club for securing the deal and also complying with regulation which provides that all external commercial relationships of clubs must be vetted and approved by the LMC before signing.

Aiyenugba: Eagles Return Not A Priority,Urges Private Companies ToEncourage Nigerian League.

Aiyenugba: Eagles Return Not A Priority,Urges Private Companies ToEncourage Nigerian League.

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Former Nigeria International and Bnei Yehuda goalkeeper Dele Mathew Aiyenugba has seen his speculated return to the Nigerian national team as achievable but insisted on given his best to his newly promoted Israeli team.

Aiyenugba who disclosed this while featuring on a TV program in Ilorin, ascertained his readiness to represent Nigeria anytime he's invited adding that his major focus is his club activities.

He said the energy was still there for him to play for his country to reclaim the loss glories for Nigeria.

Crystal Palace Teen,Mandela Egbo Moves To Borussia Mönchengladbach

Crystal Palace Teen,Mandela Egbo Moves To Borussia Mönchengladbach

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 23 June 2015

German Bundesliga club, Borussia Mönchengladbach have announced the signing of Anglo Nigerian teen, Mandela Egbo through the club's official website 

Photo credit- Borrussia Mönchengladbach

The former Crystal Palace defender, Egbo,17 will signed a contract until 30th June 2019 and will play with the U23s in the upcoming season.

Borussia Mönchengladbach sporting director, Max Eberl was glad to have Egbon who has played for England U18. 

Super Falcons: The Way Forward

Super Falcons: The Way Forward

By Footyalert → Monday, 22 June 2015

By Bunmi Blair

The FIFA women's world cup is gradually winding down without our darling Super Falcons. They raised our hopes with a superlative come-back 3-3 draw against Sweden but went missing against Australia making our last game against USA a huge mountain to climb.

But were they really woeful at the tournament? Ranked 33rd in the world, up against USA ranked 2nd, Sweden ranked 5th, Australia ranked 10th, realistically were you expecting the Super Falcons to come out of the group of death? 

Indebtedness To Players; LMC Issues Dolphins 60 Days Notice

Indebtedness To Players; LMC Issues Dolphins 60 Days Notice

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Club To Pay Up Or Lose Six points

Following a conclusive investigation of the very first formal complaint by a player on breach of contractual agreement by his club, the League Management Company (LMC) has moved to sanction a club invoking extant provisions of the Nigeria Professional Football League Rules and Frameworks 2014/2015 season.

Emeka Atuloma of Dolphins FC filed the complaint dated May 25, 2015, against his employers citing non-payment of his salary since the commencement of the 2014/15 season which kicked off on

NPLF Stats After Match Day 13

NPLF Stats After Match Day 13

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By Oham Precious 

1) Sharks FC of Port Harcourt have played 900 minutes in the league without winning any game= DRAUGHT

2) Dolphins FC of Portharcourt  have played 360 minutes at the Liberation Stadium without winning a game= THIGHT

3) Ifeanyi Ubah FC recorded their first win on the road with a 4-1 thrashing of El-Kanemi Warriors= WARNING

NNL: Jigawa Stars Pip Spirited Kogi United

NNL: Jigawa Stars Pip Spirited Kogi United

By Footyalert → Sunday, 21 June 2015

Rahaqu Adamu's 55th minute scrambled effort was all Jigawa Golden Stars needed to beat a highly spirited Kogi United in the Week Six encounter of the Nigeria National League, NNL.

The grueling encounter that was played at the bumpy Hadejia Stadium saw Kogi United display an improved performance to force the first stanza end without a goal for both sides.

NNL Week 6 Full Time Score

NNL Week 6 Full Time Score

By Footyalert → Saturday, 20 June 2015

Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Gombe United. 

ABS FC 1-0 Mighty Jets

Adamawa Utd 1-0 Supreme Court 

Yobe DeSert Star 1-0 Kaduna Utd 

Plateau Utd Vs. Spotlight (W/O)

Jigawa 1-0 Kogi United 

Prime 1-0 Go-round

Abia Comets 1-0 Ekiti United

Bendel Insurance 3-0 Nembe

Akwa Starlet 0-0 MFM

Gateway 1-0 First Bank

Gov. Wada Unveils New Hummel Kits for Kogi United, Confluence Queens

Gov. Wada Unveils New Hummel Kits for Kogi United, Confluence Queens

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Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Capt Idris Wada has promised to continue to support Kogi United, Confluence Queens and other sporting activities in the Confluence State.

The number one citizen of the State unveiled the Hummel Kits for the two darling teams of the state in a colourful ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Kogi State Government in Lokoja on Friday 19th June, 2015.

Governor Wada has been giving maximum support to both clubs since he assumed office. He thanked

3SC, Enyimba Head To Head

3SC, Enyimba Head To Head

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Hmmmmm. I see it clean & clear (lol) that the Oluyole Warriors will roast the People's Elephant on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium when both teams meet in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 13 tie. 

Please take out time to drop a comment here on Sunday evening when we would have known the full time scores. The arrival of coach Gbenga Ogunbote from Sharks FC (Port Harcourt) to Ibadan has brought some kind of fresh believe in the team though a lot hasn't change but he's done fine after two games. The league is a marathon but I think it's a good time to have Enyimba Int'l in Ibadan.

Red Hot Junior Ajayi Tips 3SC To Humble Enyimba FC Elephant

Red Hot Junior Ajayi Tips 3SC To Humble Enyimba FC Elephant

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By Olawale Quadry 

Nigeria Under 23 striker, Junior Ajayi has tipped his Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) outfit Shooting Stars of Ibadan to gun down in-form People's  Elephants in the match day 13 of the Glo Premier League Super Sunday fixture at the ?Lekan Salami Stadium. 

It's another rivalry game in the NPFL with a lot to play for as two experienced coaches Kadiri Ikhana and Gbenga Ogunbote set to face each other in a fight against relegation for Shooting and a push for seventh League shield for Enyimba.

Kwara United Defender,Fade Adebayo Glad To Play Football Again

Kwara United Defender,Fade Adebayo Glad To Play Football Again

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Kwara United FC of Ilorin new defender, Moronfade Adebayo, has expressed delight playing football again after more than a year injury
lay off.

Adebayo on Friday said Divine grace has seen him play football again.  The former Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC (ABS FC), defender added that he missed football during his injury lay off.

He described the period as the most difficult of his career but maintained he has put all that behind himself and he is ready to give his best to his new team.

Fade as he's popularly called added that he'd like  to cement a place in the team and not just to be a Kwara United player but a regular.

”I am happy to be back playing again because football is like my life. The injury was the most difficult of my career, I hate being on the bench not to talk of not playing," said Fade.

3SC Hopes To Halt Enyimba's Impressive Run

3SC Hopes To Halt Enyimba's Impressive Run

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By Oham Precious

The People"s Elephant of Aba will this weekend trade tackle with the Oluyole Warriors of Ibadan in a week 13 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Enyimba Int'l are second on the NPFL log going into this all important fixture in Ibadan having secured maximum points against Heartland during the midweek.

The host team, 3SC of Ibadan have bounced back to winning ways after a poor start to the season under the tutelage of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote who have secured four points in their previous two

Coach Kadiri Ikhana Happy Heartland Fell In Aba

Coach Kadiri Ikhana Happy Heartland Fell In Aba

By Footyalert → Thursday, 18 June 2015

By Oham Precious

Enyimba Intl of (Aba) Head Coach, Kadri Ikhana was full of praises to his side as the People's Elephant got the maximum point over rivals, Heartland FC of Owerri in a local derby played in Aba during a week 12 fixture in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

The experienced coach, Kadiri Ikhana said this while responding to questions from journalist after the game

Enyimba Int'l Defeats Heartland,Go Top

Enyimba Int'l Defeats Heartland,Go Top

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By Oham Precious

Enyimba Int"l of Aba continued their impresive form in the Glo NPFL as they defeated  their local rivals Heartland FC of Owerri by two goals to nil in a week 12 fixture.

The game lived up to its billing as the home side dominated possession in the early stage of the game, Captain Chinedu Udoji made a blunder as he missed kicked the ball which fell nicely for Fred Okwara but was fouled by the Captain who was booked by the referee as a result of the incident.

NPFL Week 12 (Match Day One) Full Time

NPFL Week 12 (Match Day One) Full Time

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 17 June 2015

Enyimba 2-0 Heartland 

FC Ifeanyi Ubah 1-0 Dolphins

Sharks 0-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Lobi Stars 2-1 Nasarawa 

Rangers 1-0 Abia Warriors

Akwa United 2-1 Kwara United 

Olukokun: We Will Miss Junior Ajayi

Olukokun: We Will Miss Junior Ajayi

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Under 23 forward Junior Ajayi will not be part of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan squad that will be facing Bayelsa United in Matchday 12. His striking parner Nojeem Olukokun believes the team will miss his service but remain optimistic of a good result.

The duo of Olukokun and Dream Team VI forward, Ajayi had formed a formidable partnership in front of goal for this season for the Oluyole Warriors, both players have scored six goals out 3SC's nine goals with a couple of assists .Junior has four to his credit while Nojeem only has two in his kitty.

Suspended Grounds: Seven Clubs settle for new homes LMC AwaitsNasarawa, Giwa

Suspended Grounds: Seven Clubs settle for new homes LMC AwaitsNasarawa, Giwa

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In compliance with the recent directive by the League Management Company (LMC) on the state of their playing turf, Abia Warriors of Umuahia and Heartland FC of Owerri have elected to play their home games at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba while they carry out necessary rehabilitation work on at their respective grounds. Five other clubs, Akwa United, FC Taraba, Wikki Tourists, El-Kanemi Warriors and FC IfeanyiUbah have also communicated their alternative venues to the LMC as at close of business on Monday, June 15.

For Akwa United, their home games henceforth will be played at the new Akwa Ibom International Stadium christened the Nest of Champions. The club wrote to inform the LMC that they have now secured approval from the state government to use the facility.

Enyimba,Heartland In NPFL Oriental Derby

Enyimba,Heartland In NPFL Oriental Derby

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 16 June 2015

By Oham Precious

Enyimba Int'l (Aba)  will trade tackle with Heartland FC (Owerri) in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 12 fixture tagged 'the Oriental Derby' billed to take place at the Enyimba Int'l Stadium, Aba on Wednesday June 17,2015. 

 This will be the first clash between both sides this season as they look to consolidate their position on the  table. The clash between both teams is regarded as one of the biggest fixture in the NPFL.

NPFL Contract Framework And Rules By Ezeaku Amobi

NPFL Contract Framework And Rules By Ezeaku Amobi

By Footyalert → Monday, 15 June 2015

DURATION OF CONTRACTS UNDER THE NIGERIA PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE FRAMEWORK AND RULES: AN IMPOSITION OF SOME SORT.

By: EZEAKU AMOBI ESQ

“Football will always be a passion etched deep in our hearts. It unites us as a nation, galvanizes us as a people and gives us a sense of pride and adds pith to our voices when the comity of nations gathers. For the good of the game, the Nigeria Professional Football League will continue to provide a

NPFL Week11 Full Time Score

NPFL Week11 Full Time Score

By Footyalert → Sunday, 14 June 2015

Giwa 2-0 FC Ifeanyi Ubah 

Heartland 4-1 Bayelsa United

Dolphins 1-1 Sharks 

Wikki Tourist 0-0 Enyimba

Abia Warriors 3-2 Sunshine Stars

Kwara United 3-1 Rangers 

El-Kanemi Warriors 2-1 FC Taraba 

3SC 3-0 Lobi Stars

Nasarawa United 1-0 Akwa United

Warri Wolves Vs. Kano Pillars (Monday June 15)

NPFL Week 11: Dolphins FC Starters Vs Sharks FC

NPFL Week 11: Dolphins FC Starters Vs Sharks FC

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Ghana born Godbless Asamoah will get his first Dolphins start today as he has been named in Stanley Eguma’s starting lineup for the Port Harcourt derby against Sharks

Asamoah joined Dolphins from Medeama FC in Ghana and had his first game in Jalingo three weeks ago when he came on as an early substitute after Igwe Nwosu got injured.

Plateau United Coach, Mansur Abdullahi Confident Of A Win In Lokoja

Plateau United Coach, Mansur Abdullahi Confident Of A Win In Lokoja

By Footyalert → Saturday, 13 June 2015

Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Plateau United Assistant Coach, Abdullahi Mansur is full of confidence as his team face Kogi United in one the biggest fixtures of NNL Matchday 5 at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja on Saturday,June 13, 2015. 

Plateau United are yet to pick an away point this season in the NNL, they have lost two away games this season, conceded five goals and scored two, but Coach Mansur who has previously managed the the National U17 female football team, the Flamingoes is not moved with the statistics,  he believes  his side can cause a major upset when they face the Wada boys later today.

Coach Mansur stated confidently that his team, Plateau United is focused on leaving Lokoja with a desired result. 

Supreme Court Whips Yobe Desert Stars, Retain Top Position

Supreme Court Whips Yobe Desert Stars, Retain Top Position

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Supreme Court FC of Abuja at the weekend extended their winning streak with an assertive 2-0 win over visiting Yobe Desert Stars in one of the match day five of Nigeria National League, NNL decided at Area 3 playground.

The victory automatically retained Apex Boys on top of A1 group with 10 points.

NRA Suspend NNWL Referee Indefinitely.

NRA Suspend NNWL Referee Indefinitely.

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The Nigeria (Football) Referees Association  (NRA) has suspended indefinitely the referee that officiated in a week one Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) match between Juvenile FC (Ilaro) and COD Utd FC (Lagos), Ilugbo Adeyemi. The Nigeria Nationwide League is a third level football league in Nigeria. 

According to a letter signed by the NRA's Secretary General, Prince Moroof Oyekunle Oluwa to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made available to Footyalert, the referee, Ilugbo Adeyemi was

LMC Approves FC Ifeanyi Ubah Takeover Of Gabros Int

LMC Approves FC Ifeanyi Ubah Takeover Of Gabros Int

By Footyalert → Friday, 12 June 2015

Businessman and Chairman/CEO of Capital Oil Limited, Dr. Ifeanyi Ubah has completed the takeover of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Gabros International FC following an approval granted by the League Management Company (LMC) and conveyed in a letter signed by the LMC Chairman and NFF Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko. By the approval the club formerly known as Gabros International FC will now be known and addressed as FC IfeanyiUbah.

In the letter, the LMC Chairman remarked that the approval has been granted consequent on the verification of Ifeanyi Ubah Limited’s compliance with requirements for takeover of clubs and change of name. The change of name takes effect from Match Day 11 and all points accumulated by Gabros International FC has been transferred to FC IfeanyiUbah which now appears on the NPFL fixture and log.

NFF: Kaduna Is A Wonderful Home For All National Teams

NFF: Kaduna Is A Wonderful Home For All National Teams

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The Nigeria Football Federation has reiterated that it will continue to use Kaduna as a venue for matches of the National Teams, insisting that the city has always been a good hunting ground and praising the good people of the State for their love for the game.

 In his message to the people of Kaduna to come out en masse to support the Super Eagles in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Chad at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Saturday, NFF President Amaju Pinnick dismissed apprehension in some quarters and dark innuendoes about the city as unwarranted and despicable.

Amobi Ezeaku: Agony In Churchgate

Amobi Ezeaku: Agony In Churchgate

By Footyalert → Thursday, 11 June 2015

"In the pain, the agony, and the heroic endeavours of life, we pass through a refiner's fire, and the insignificant and the unimportant in our lives can melt away like dross and make our faith bright, intact, and strong".
James E. Faust

Photo credit - +FIFATV 

I write with agony in my soul. Agony deposed to at Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch New Zealand. Agony similar to the one felt in the garden by my Master. The heart is heavy. 'My heart is agony'.

Pinnick Praises Gallant Flying Eagles

Pinnick Praises Gallant Flying Eagles

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NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has commended the efforts of the Nigeria U-20 team that crashed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand on Thursday, insisting the boys were not disgraced. 

“When things turn out this way, we look at the positives. Which is why I will call on us all to congratulate this set of players because they certainly made us proud.

“They played with finesse and grace; real potential for the future of our game. The crowd loved them at the two venues where they played, and the unity in the team showed in the way they conducted themselves all through the tournament.”

Pinnick was philosophical about Thursday’s 0-1 defeat by a compact Germany team that saw the Flying Eagles eliminated in Christchurch.

“Football is about winning; but winning has different dimensions. We may not have won today, but we have won a battle to take our desired dream one step further. Our dream being, to not just win matches and trophies, but to develop a sustainable football culture for Nigeria.

“With the adoption of the scheme where our 2013 U-17 World Cup winners were elevated almost en bloc to become our U-20 team, we have seen enough to tell us that this same U-20 group that played and lost today, is good enough to become the future of our football. And we will continue to encourage that the group be kept together and grow together to give us a winning senior squad.

“With encouragement from everyone – the Federation, media and our highly enlightened ball fans – we can inject a few technical aspects to support this group to become the best in the not-too-distant future.” 

The NFF boss stated that the Federation’s recent subscription into the latest and best football analysis software, ProZone, underscores the commitment of the new administration to taking Nigeria football to another level.

“Our focus shifts to Canada and the Super Falcons now, and the Super Eagles that begin the race for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday. But I remain in awe and admiration at the efforts of the Flying Eagles’ players and technical crew.”

Weekend Football Fixtures: NNL Week 5, NPFL Week 11

Weekend Football Fixtures: NNL Week 5, NPFL Week 11

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 10 June 2015

NPFL Week 11,June 14,2015

Warri- Warri Wolves Vs. Kano Pillars 

Umuahia- Abia Warriors Vs. Sunshine Stars       
Port Harcourt- Dolphins Vs. Sharks
Kano- Elkanemi Warriors Vs. FC Taraba       
Jos- Giwa Vs. Gabros Int'l

Sweden Coach, Sundhage Admits Game Plan Was Different Against Nigeria

Sweden Coach, Sundhage Admits Game Plan Was Different Against Nigeria

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 9 June 2015

Nigeria's Super Falcons put up a spirited performance in their first match at the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup as the Nigerians came back from a two goals deficit to share the spoils with Sweden in a 3-3 draw. 

Photo credit-@fifa 

The African Champions, Nigeria were grouped along side teams in the top ten FIFA ranking, Sweden-5th, USA-2nd, Australia-10th and that informed the reason why Group D was labelled the group of death. 

Having admitted that she knows little or nothing about the Super Falcons, coach of Sweden, Pia Sundhage was astonished to see her team give up three goals to Nigeria who are ranked 33rd in the world.

Nigeria,Sweden In Six Goals Thriller

Nigeria,Sweden In Six Goals Thriller

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African Champions, Nigeria fought back against Sweden in a Group D match at the FIFA Women's World Cup from a two goal deficit in the first half to level 3-3. 

Photo credit-@fifa

The Super Falcons started well, showing confidence in their play but an own goal in the 20th minute by Nigerian striker Desire Oparanozie from a corner kick left the Super Falcons disturbed. 

Super Falcons, Ini Umotong Confident Ahead Of Sweden Clash

Super Falcons, Ini Umotong Confident Ahead Of Sweden Clash

By Footyalert → Monday, 8 June 2015

Super Falcons and Pompey Ladies striker, Ini Umotong has expressed confidence that the Nigerians can spring surprise at the big stage '2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada'.

The Super Falcons will start their 2015  World Cup campaign on June 8 (9pm) against Sweden who they've met twice at this World Cup. Nigeria lost 3-0 in 2003 but drew 1-1 in 2007 when both countries met. 

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The Nigerians who the current champions of Africa will have to beat tough opponent if they want to rob shoulders with the best, they are in the same group as the Sweden. Australia and USA but Ini Umotong believes that Nigeria can go all the way.