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  • Eagles look forward to 50th World Cup home match

    By Footyalert → Monday, 31 October 2016
    The Super Eagles will be playing their 50th World Cup qualifying home matches when they take on the Fennecs of Algeria at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Saturday.

    In their previous 49 home matches, the Eagles had won 39 and drawn seven, while losing three.
    Eagles look forward to 50th World Cup home match

    The first home match for Nigeria was on 10th September 1960, when they tied 2-2 with Ghana’s Black Stars in Lagos. The team had earlier lost the first leg 4-1 to the Ghanaians in Accra and crashed out of the race to the 1962 World Cup finals in Chile.

    The last was against the Sihlangu of Swaziland at the Adokiye Amiesieamaka Stadium in Port Harcourt on 17th November 2015, in the preliminary round for Russia 2018. Nigeria won 2-0 courtesy of goals by Moses Simon and Efe Ambrose, following a 0-0 draw in Lobamba four days earlier.

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  • Chris Giwa Lose Again

    By Footyalert →
    The Supreme Court on Monday struck out two motions by Chris Giwa and his group seeking to stay the execution of the ruling of the Court of Appeal baring one Mr. Oba Maduabuchi from appearing before it on behalf of Giwa and his group, and the judgement of the same court vacating the orders of the Federal High Court re-listing the case and restoring the orders.
    Chris Giwa Lose Again

    Giwa, proprietor of Giwa FC of Jos, has been in and out of court against Nigeria football in the past 28 months, sustaining his quest even after a celebrated loss at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.

    On Monday, Justices at Nigeria’s highest court were of the view that the said Oba Maduabuchi cannot appear in the case until the ruling of the Court of Appeal refusing him audience is vacated.

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  • Ogunmodede appointed as Remo Stars' new Head Coach.

    By Footyalert →
    Remo Stars Football Club have confirmed the appointment of Dainel Ogunmodede as Nduka Ugbade No2 after Uche Okagbue ended his 2 years association with the Ogun State based side.

    Ogunmodede who joined the Sky Blue Stars at the start of the 2014/15 season as an assistant and youth team will be promoted from his current position to the head coach of the club.
    Ogunmodede appointed as Remo Stars' new Head Coach.

    "Daniel's qualities are that he has the experience of the top-level game," Team manager Yinka Samuel said. "He has managed here, he knows our football philosophy and therefore there will be a continuity. We always want to give an advantage to people who know how we work, how we want to coach."

    Daniel Ogunmodede will be assisting Nduka Ugbade in the Nigeria Professional Football League 2016/17 season.

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  • FRSC are Champions of Bet9jaNLO Super 8

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 30 October 2016
    Great football artistry at the Bet9ja Nigeria Nationwide League One Super 8 climaxed on Saturday with the victory of FRSC FC of Abuja over AS Racine of Lagos 3-2 on penalties after the game stood at 1-1 in the regulation time
    FRSC are Champions of Bet9jaNLO Super 8

    Stephen Azubuike, the goal keeper of the "Road Marshalls" was the saving grace of the team, as he was in terrific form denying AS Racine one- on - one situations so many times during the course of the game and the same form was re-enacted during the penalty shoot-outs when he saved three penalty kicks of AS Racine to deprive the Lagos based team and their supporters victory celebration.

    Azubuike was also awarded the best goal keeper of the tournament and his heroics exploits has not gone unnoticed by some clubs in the professional cadre of the Nigeria League, who have been making enquriesfor his services.
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  • Rohr lists Ogu, Etebo, Moses, Ighalo For Algeria

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 29 October 2016
    Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has called up captain Mikel
    John Obi, assistant captain Ahmed Musa, goalkeeper Carl Ikeme and 21 others
    for next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against the Fennecs
    of Algeria in Uyo.
    Rohr lists Ogu, Etebo, Moses, Ighalo For Algeria

    While he has retained the bulk of the squad that defeated Zambia 2-1 in
    Ndola earlier this month to establish Nigeria at the top of Group B of the
    African race, the Franco-German tactician has also beefed up the playing
    body with in –form Israeli –based midfielder John Ogu and Nigeria’s top
    scorer at the Olympic Men’s Football Tournament in Brazil, Oghenekaro Etebo.

    Germany –based defender Leon Balogun, back from injury, also returns while
    English Premiership stars Victor Moses and Odion Ighalo are also called.

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  • AS Racine, FRSC Faceoff In Bet9ja NLO Super8 Final

    By Footyalert → Friday, 28 October 2016
    AS Racine Football Club will battle Federal Road Safety Corps FC of Abuja, in the Bet9ja Nationwide League One Super 8 final on Saturday October 29 at the Agege stadium.

    To get to the finals, the two clubs had to overcome some of the best clubs in the NLO, My People FC of Lagos and Papilo FC of Owerri in the semi-final.
    AS Racine, FRSC Faceoff In Bet9ja NLO Super8 Final

    AS Racine defeated My People 1-0 courtesy of Olafimihan Gafar, 62nd minute goal, while inspiring FRSC edged out Papilo 5-4 on penalties after full-time ended 0-0.

    The final match of the weeklong tournament will hold at the Agege Stadium, Lagos and it will be a battle of teams in the country's third tier league.

    The city of Lagos will be agog for the Saturday finale as there is a lot to play for because a giant trophy is at stake for the winner, Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals for the best three teams.

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  • Bet9jaNLO Super 8:Anyanwu's free kick goal sends AS Racine into semi finals

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 27 October 2016
    A free kick goal by Steven Anyanwu within two minutes of added time in the second half was all AS Racine needed to condemn Enyimba Feeders to a 1-0 defeat and to qualify for the semi- finals of the on-going Bet9ja Super 8 Tournament at the Agege Township Stadium.
    Bet9jaNLO Super 8:Anyanwu's free kick goal sends AS Racine into semi finals

    Prior to the goal, both teams created several chances in front of goal, but could not find the back of the net. AS Racine were dominant through Olafimihan Gafar and Olawale Mutiu, who initiated attack after attack, but Andrew Azubuike and Chukwudi Nwagwu in the central defence of Enyimba Feeders, and goalkeeper Kelvin Ogunga, thwarted their efforts.

    Enyimba Feeders resulted to using quick counter attacks that rattled the defence of AS Racine, but Adeyemi Taiwo, the goalkeeper of the Agege based team was equal to the task.

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  • Fidelis Illechukwu Thanks Dr. Daniel Olukoya As MFM FC Resumes

    By Footyalert →
    Players and officials of  Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos have resumed camping ahead of the 2016/17  Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, reports mountaintopfc.com.

    The Olukoya Boys returned to camp from the three weeks break given to them by the team's management after their exploits in the 2015/16 Nigerian top league season as they retained  their NPFL status.
    Fidelis Illechukwu Thanks Dr. Daniel Olukoya As MFM FC Resumes

    The  head coach of the Lagos-based team, Fidelis Ilechukwu in an interview session with the clubs media team  appreciated  Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries worldwide for giving him another opportunity to work with the team and stated that preparations for the new season starts on Thursday with light workout sessions.

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  • Fanny Amun Rates Nationwide League Super 8 High

    By Footyalert →
    Forner Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Fanny Amun has expressed satisfaction in the quality of play in the on going Nigeria Nationwide League Super 8.

    The highly experienced coach,  Fanny Amun was at the Agege Stadium to teams dazzle as fans cheer them on.

    "The standard of the game is very high among the participating teams and I am of the firm opinion that the teams will do well at the professional cadre of the Nigeria National League (NNL).

    I also want to say here that the management of the Nigeria Nationwide League deserves to be commended as regards the quality if organisation of the tournament and I am impressed with the large turn out of football fans at the Agege stadium, " Fanny Amun stated.




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  • Bet9jaNLO Super 8:My People FC devour Bida Lions 3-1

    By Footyalert →
    Four goals were scored in the first game of Matchday 2 of the Bet9ja Nigeria Nationwide League One Super 8 Tournament as My People FC of Lagos came from a goal down to defeat Bida Lions 3-1 in a thrilling encounter that left the capacity crowd at the Agege Township stadium cheering for more.
    Bet9jaNLO Super 8:My People FC devour Bida Lions 3-1

    Having lost their first game of the tournament 2-1 to Papilo FC of Owerri on Tuesday, Bida Lions stepped into the field with great determination to defeat their opponents in order to bounce back to reckoning in the tournament. Their determination paid off with a goal from a sublime finish by Alhaji Bello in the 12th minute. The goal woke up My People FC from their slumber as they began to spray passes with great fluidity in their play in search of an equaliser, but the Lions were able to resist the forays of attacks initiated by the attacking trio of Leonard Okeke, Yakubu Azeez and Chigozie Chukwu, while Mordi Michael in goal for Bida Lions stood firm.

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  • 2016Bet9ja NLO Super 8 Fixtures

    By Footyalert → Tuesday, 25 October 2016
    Group A

    Enyimba F vs FRSC - 25/10/16 - 12:00

    FRSC vs AS Racine - 26/10/16 - 4.PM

    AS Racine vs Enyimba F - 27/10/16 - 12:00



    Group B

    Bida Lions vs Papilo - 25/10/16 - 4.PM

    My People vs Bida Lions - 26/10/16 - 12:00

    Papilo vs My People - 27/10/16 - 4.PM




    Semi Finals

    Winner Group A vs R/Up Group B - 28/10/16 - 2.PM


    Winner Group B vs R/Up Group A - 28/10/16 - 4.PM


    Finals

    Saturday October 29, 2016

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  • FRSC, Enyimba Feeders, Papilo, Bida Lions, storms Lagos for Bet9ja NLO Super 8

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 23 October 2016
    The eight teams that are to compete in the Bet9ja Nationwide League One Super 8 scheduled to kick off on Monday October 24 to Saturday October 29, have arrived in Lagos on Sunday October 23. 
    The Nationwide League One Super eight is a annual tournament that brings together the eight teams that have gained promotion from the NLO Division One to the Nigeria National League. 
    FRSC, Enyimba Feeders, Papilo, Bida Lions, storms Lagos for Bet9ja NLO Super 8

    According to a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of NLO, Olusola Ogunnowo, informed that Sunday is arrival for all the teams, while there will be Press Conference and Draws on Monday morning at the Agege Stadium. 

    Ogunnowo further stated that the teams will have access to train at the Stadium from 1.pm to 6.pm. 
    The participating teams are AS Racine FC of Lagos, My People FC of Lagos, Bida Lions FC of Niger State, FC Abuja of Abuja, FRSC FC of Abuja. Yobe Desert Stars FC of Damaturu, Papilo FC of Owerri and Enyimba Feeders FC of Aba. 

    The clubs have set their sights in winning the competition. 
    The Agege Stadium, Lagos will play host for the competition
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  • Maikaba: Why I Left Wikki Tourist For Akwa United

    By Footyalert →
    Abdul Maikaba has revealed the real reasons why he had to leave Wikki Tourist for Akwa United.

    The former Wikki Tourist gaffer, Abdul Maikaba did confirm that personal terms have been agreed and he would sign the contract on Wednesday but he has revealed what compelled him to leave the Bauchi outfit despite a Caf Confederation Cup ticket.
    Maikaba: Why I Left Wikki Tourist For Akwa United

     "I haven't sign a contract yet but we have agreed on personal terms but i will sign the contract on Wednesday in Uyo. I understood that Akwa United  is an ambitious club, right from when the State Government hosted the team and moved to complete the transfer of some players last season. It was obvious that the Government is so committed to the success of the club," Maikaba told Footyalert

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  • Izu Joeseph, The Slow Echo Of The Silent Voices Of The Dead And The Rest Of Us

    By Footyalert →
    By Amobi Ezeaku, Esq.

    “History shudders, pierced by events of massive public suffering. Memory is haunted, stalked by the ghosts of history’s victims, capriciously severed from life in genocide, holocausts, and extermination camps. The cries of the hungry, the shrieks of political prisoners, and the silent voices of the oppressed echo slowly, painfully through daily existence.” – Rebecca Chopp,
    Izu Joeseph, The Slow Echo Of The Silent Voices Of The Dead And The Rest Of Us
    Photo credit @Goal

    Unrest, pain, death and sorrows are the shadows of life. There exists no heart in the world that has not felt the sting of death, no mind that has not been tossed upon the dark waters of trouble, no eye that has not wept the hot, blinding tears of unspeakable anguish. There is no household where the Great Destroyers, disease and death, have not entered, severing heart from heart, and casting over all the dark pall of sorrow. In the strong and apparently indestructible meshes of evil all are more of less fast caught, and pain, unhappiness, and misfortune wait upon mankind. The preceding lines introduce James Allen’s thoughts on the Lesson of Evil.

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  • Team MGM Seal Management Deal With Nigeria’s Larry Ekundayo

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 22 October 2016
    Rising Welterweight star, And African Boxing Union Welterweight Champion Larry Ekundayo, is the latest boxer to join Team MGM after signing a management deal. Boasting an 11-0 record, Ekundayo already has an impressive list of names on his ledger and is aiming to extend that over the coming months.
    Team MGM Seal Management Deal With Nigeria’s Larry Ekundayo
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    The Welterweight division is full of top contenders and Ekundayo feels he has joined the perfect team to help him establish himself among the very best.

    “This move has come at the perfect stage of my career. I’m looking at the big fights and with Team MGM behind me I’m totally confident of getting those opportunities” he said.

    The signing of Larry Ekandayo is one that pleases Team MGM. “He’s a quality boxer. The names on his record at such an early stage of his career speaks volumes and we look forward to this exciting new chapter” Team MGM commented”.
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  • Lagos agog for Bet9ja NLO Super 8

    By Footyalert →
    The stage is set and the grass is green as Lagos, the Centre of Excellence, is agog for the Bet9ja Nationwide League One (NLO) Super 8 Tournament taking place 23rd - 29th October 2016 at the Agege Township Stadium.
    Lagos agog for Bet9ja NLO Super 8

    This fiesta promises an exciting football atmosphere as the eight Clubs that won their respective groups in the division one cadre of the Nigeria Nationwide League trade tackles against one another to determine the overall winners of the division.

    The Executive Secretary of Nationwide League One, Shola Ogunnowo, told thenff.com on Friday that all arrangements have been put in place to ensure a hitch - free football tournament, as he noted that the best of Nigerian football at the grassroots level will be on a display at the Agege Township stadium all through the week.

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  • J.Atete, ABS Gets Match Date

    By Footyalert →
    The abandoned match between J.Atete and ABS will be played in Abuja on Wednesday October 26,2016.
    J.Atete, ABS Gets Match Date

    The NFF's Appeals Committee had ruled that the match be completed after fans encroached into the pitch with the scores at 1-1.


    The 11 minutes left in the match will be played at the FIFA goal project pitch in Abuja on Wednesday October 26,2016.
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  • NFF's Appeal Committee: J.Atete, ABS To Play In Abuja

    By Footyalert → Friday, 21 October 2016
    The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Appeal Committee after a sitting in Abuja has upturned the earlier decision of the NFF's Disciplinary Committee to award three points,  three goals  to ABS FC in the  inconclusive match involving J.Atete and ABS.
    NFF's Appeal Committee: J.Atete, ABS To Play In Abuja

     The Disciplinary Committee had earlier awarded ABS FC three points and three goals but the Appeal Committee has asked both clubs to play out the remaining eleven minutes left in the previous match at the Abuja national stadium.

    The Nigeria National League (NNL)  match involving J. Atete and ABS was abandoned few weeks back in Warri with eleven minutes left as angry football fans stormed the pitch to attack the centre referee and some ABS FC players.

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  • Ihezuo arrives, trains with Falconets

    By Footyalert → Wednesday, 19 October 2016
    Falconets’ goal –poacher, Chinwendu Ihezuo, on Tuesday joined her team –mates for training sessions in Abuja as preparations hot up for the 2016 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea.
    Ihezuo arrives, trains with Falconets

    Ihezuo, who plies her professional trade with BIIK Kazygurt of Kazakhstan, is one of the six overseas –based players invited for the tournament next month and has quickly adapted to the training schedule marshalled out by Coach Peter Dedevbo and his technical crew.

    The former Delta Queens striker was instrumental to Nigeria picking the ticket to her eighth appearance at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, scoring seven goals during the qualifying series.
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  • Prime go on break, to resume November 28

    By Footyalert →
    Prime Football Club have announced that players and officials of the team have embarked upon break on Tuesday November 18, 2016.

    A statement from the Omoluabi Giants said the team, will resume for next season preparation on Monday November 28, 2016.
    Prime go on break, to resume November 28

    Addressing the players and officials, the Chairman Prime FC, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, advised the players of the need to work hard next season to achieve the management set goals.

    Ogunjobi said any player who has not measured up will be dropped for those who can add value to the team, and those who can bolster the squad.

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  • NLO ready for Bet9ja Super 8- Ogunnowo

    By Footyalert → Tuesday, 18 October 2016
    The Nationwide League One says that they are fully prepared to host the 2015/2016 Bet9ja Super Eight. 
    The Nigeria third tier league Super 8 is a annual tournament that brings together the eight teams that have gained promotion from the NLO Division One to the Nigeria National League. 
    The Agege Stadium, Lagos will play host for the competition from Sunday October 23, through Saturday October 29. 
    NLO ready for Bet9ja Super 8- Ogunnowo

    Executive Secretary NLO, Olusola Ogunnowo, while speaking at the league secretariat on Tuesday morning assured that the league body is set to host the eight teams and make the competition a glamorous event. 

    Ogunnowo, was pleased to states that all aspect that needed to be fixed into the championship have been taken care of. 
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  • GIWA FC VS. LMC - DIKKO HOLDS MEETING WITH FCT POLICE COMMISSIONER

    By Footyalert → Monday, 17 October 2016
     Police Authorities Says Dikko and Abubakar not Wanted

    The Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko has met with the leadership of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in the aftermath of the widely reported incident which occurred on Sunday, 9th October, 2016 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Internal Airport on the arrival of the Super Eagles from their away victory against Zambia.
    GIWA FC VS. LMC - DIKKO HOLDS MEETING WITH FCT POLICE COMMISSIONER *

    Dikko met with the FCT Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohammed Mustapha and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) in charge of Operations, Garba Mohammed, in a follow up to earlier meetings he had on Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11 with the Commissioner of Police, Legal,  at the Police headquarters and the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), during  which the incident at the airport was reported.

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  • 2018 World Cup Qualifier: NFF Inspect Akpabio Stadium pitch

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 16 October 2016
    Work has commenced apace on the pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo ahead of next month’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Algeria.

    In line with the NFF’s promise to get the Akwa Ibom State Government to work on the turf, following some complaints by Super Eagles’ players after last month’s 2017 Cup of Nations qualifier against Tanzania, the NFF wrote to Governor Udom Emmanuel on the issue and followed up with a first inspection of the pitch on Saturday.
    2018 World Cup Qualifier: NFF Inspect Akpabio Stadium pitch

    The NFF’s inspection team, led by the Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, and including Assistant Director (Technical) Siji Lagunju and Chief Sports Officer, Sunday Okayi, was received and taken on the tour of the venue by Hon. Monday Uko, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Youth and Sports and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Engineer Etido Inyang. The Consultant to Julius Berger, the world –renowned construction company handling the work, was with the team.

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  • Fan Base, A Huge Income Source Yet To Be Tapped By Nigerian Clubs

    By Footyalert →
    Nigerian football clubs must take a bold step to creatively unlock the opportunities staring at them else they'll continue to sing the same boring songs.

    While most clubs are engrossed with excuses from obvious challenges to run a business in Nigeria,  they have also turned their back at amazing opportunities begging for attention.
    Fan Base, A Huge Income Source Yet To Be Tapped By Nigerian Clubs

    With focus on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), eighteen clubs are owned by state government while two are privately owned. There hasn't been a major difference in the way these clubs are managed by both types of owners. Fact is - they both get funding from a source yet make nothing in return.

    While the interest for local football is constant, clubs have intentionally distant themselves from the fans who will gladly jump at offers if these clubs throw some at them. Clubs have not done enough to establish a link between 'the club and the fan'. Probably lack of transparency and accountability could be a big reason why the government owned clubs haven't done so much in this regard.

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  • Nasarawa United Beat Enyimba To Secure Fed Cup Final Against FC Ifeanyi Uba

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 15 October 2016
    By Eduoh Victor

    Nasarawa United have booked a ticket to its first Federation Cup final after securing a 1-0 win over four time champions, Enyimba FC.
    Nasarawa United Beat Enyimba To Secure Fed Cup Final Against FC Ifeanyi Ubah

    The Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan hosted the second semi-final of the
    2016 Federation cup match between Enyimba Int'l FC and Nasarawa
    United. With both teams finishing the 2015/2016 NPFL season in dismal
    positions respectively on the log, the Federation Cup second semi final match offered both teams the opportunity to go on and fight for a silverware as well as a Caf Confederation Cup ticket.

    The Solid Miners proved they wanted it more, beating The People's Elephant by a Seun Sogbeso 30th minute penalty after the Enyimba goalkeeper, Theophilus Afelokhai fouled Abdulrahman Bashir in the box.

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  • Mikel, Musa, Iheanacho Mfon, Chikatara Up For African Player Of The Year

    By Footyalert →
    Super Eagles trio of John Obi Mikel,  Ahmed Musa and Kelechi Iheanacho  have been nominated for the 2016 African Player of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (Caf).

    Africa's football governing body,  Caf released a 30-man list of the continent's best in 2016 on Saturday October 15 as Super Eagles captain and assistant, John Obi Mikel and Ahmed Musa makes the list. Manchester City youngster, Kelechi Iheanacho is the third Nigerian on that list.
    Mikel, Musa, Iheanacho Mfon, Chikatara Up For African Player Of The Year

    2015 winner, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Gabon alongside Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez and Islam Slimani, Cote d’Ivoire’s Eric Bailly, Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Ghana’s Andre Ayew all made the list in 2016.

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  • Julius Atete Frowns At Boardroom Points Awarded ABS FC

    By Footyalert →
    The chairman of J. Atete FC, Julius Atete has expressed disappointment at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)  decision to award three points and three goals to ABS FC.

    The NFF's disciplinary committee after series of findings in the match between J.Atete FC and ABS FC noted that the home team J.Atete and the Delta State Football Association failed to provide adequate security for the match contrary to Art 3.1(5).
    Julius Atete Frowns At Boardroom Points Awarded ABS FC

    It also noted that the appointed match officials were assaulted by supporters of J. Atete FC and there was encroachment by the Supporters of J. Atete FC which led to the discontinuation of the match in the 79th Minute of play contrary to Art. 4.3(1) and reached the decisions below;

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  • Soname: Remo Stars not for sale

    By Footyalert →
    Amid speculations that newly promoted Remo Stars' slot in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) could be up for sale, Club Chairman Honorable Kunle Soname has vehemently denied such rumour.
    Soname: Remo Stars not for sale
    Left: Kunle Soname 

    According to Kunle Soname the story making the round about the sale of their slot is untrue and against the Sky Bkues Stars' aspiration.

    "I have been inundated with calls about the news making the round that Remo Stars slot in the league would be sold.

    "This is not only untrue but against our aspirations. It is also against laid down principles which we stand for. This is an unnecessary distraction to our plans for the up coming season but we  remain resolute in our preparations for the next football season.

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  • Agege Stadium to play host to Bet9ja NLO Super 8

    By Footyalert → Friday, 14 October 2016
    The Nationwide League One (NLO) on Friday said that the Agege Stadium, Lagos, would play host to the 2016 Bet9ja NLO Super 8.
    Agege Stadium to play host to Bet9ja NLO Super 8
    The clubs that won each of the eight groups in NLO Division One League will participate in the annual Super 8 tournament to determine the overall winner for the 2016 NLO Season.

    A statement by NLO Executive Secretary, Olusola Ogunnowo, said that the week-long tournament would start on Sunday October 23 and end Saturday October 29.

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  • Trophy Parade: Rangers Schedule Sat. 15th Oct.

    By Footyalert → Thursday, 13 October 2016
    By Eduoh Victor

    Enugu Rangers Int'l FC has scheduled a parade for the 2015/2016 NPFL trophy won after breaking a long awaited 32 years jinx.
    Trophy Parade: Rangers Schedule Sat. 15th Oct.

     In front of a capacity packed Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium now christened 'The Cathedral,' the Flying Antelopes made light work of El Kanemi Warriors as they
    smashed their opponents with four unreplied goals.

    Chisom Egbuchulam, the
    @supportthenpfl player of the season got a hattrick, with oversea returnee, Osas Okoro completing the rout to get the Imama Amapakabo tutored sides' both hands firmly gripped on the cup.

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  • Rohr gives Falconets success tips

    By Footyalert →
    Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, on Wednesday paid a surprise visit to the Falconets’ evening training session at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch in Abuja, where he handed out success tips to the team.

    Rohr gives Falconets success tips

    Rohr, accompanied by the NFF Head of Women Football, Ruth David, expressed optimism in the ability of Falconets to soar at the forthcoming 2016 FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Papua New Guinea.

    X-raying the country's Group B opponents Japan, Canada and Spain, the former defender said that Nigeria boasts of a rich pedigree of at the global level which their opponents will find hard to surpass. He harped on the need for hard -work and humility as the keys to success and advised the girls to imbibe the spirit of team -work and respect for their opponents.

    "Nigeria is a strong contender for the trophy. This is a team that fought till the end in the last tournament and I believe they can make history again. I want the team to understand the importance of team -work because it is the bed -rock for the success of any team. I want the girls to be humble at all times and respect their opponents.

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  • MFM FC appreciates Gov Ambode

    By Footyalert →
    Following the glorious outing in the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional  Football League (NPFL) season, the management of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos is grateful to the executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for his unflinching support towards the team.
    MFM FC appreciates Gov Ambode
    After putting  up an inspiring display in the first stanza of their debut season in the Nigerian topflight, the Lagos-based team found itself hovering in the relegation zone, but with the intervention and unending support from his excellency, the Lagos State Sports Commission, the Lagos State Football Association, and the clubs avid fans, the Olukoya Boys escaped the drop by whiskers after beating Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club of Nnewi 1-0 in the final match day of the outgone season.
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  • Heartland, Plateau United accept LMC Sanctions

    By Footyalert →
    Heartland FC has written to the League Management Company (LMC) communicating their decision to withdraw an earlier rejection of the Summary Jurisdiction Notice issued the club for abandoning their Match Day 38 fixture in Jos against Plateau United.
    Heartland, Plateau United accept LMC Sanctions

    Plateau United had earlier accepted a Summary Jurisdiction which fined the club One million Naira (N1m) for the unruly conduct of their supporters who three objects into the field of play in violation of Rules B13.18 of the Framework and Rules

    The LMC had in the aftermath of the match charged Heartland with breach of Rule B13.26 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Framework and Rules which makes it an offence for a club to refuse continuation of play during a match.

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  • Update: Victor Ezeji Testimonial

    By Footyalert →
    All is set for the kick off the Victor Ezeji Testimonial in Port Harcourt, according to the Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), China Acheru.
    Update: Victor Ezeji Testimonial

    Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt, Acheru said the event which is billed to take place on the 10th of December is set aside to celebrate one of Nigeria’s great in football. Acheru noted that Ejezi is one of Nigeria’s most decorated players who played his football in Nigeria and deserved to be honoured.

    ‘‘In February when he officially ended his career he had a press conference in Lagos and a lot of people asked why Lagos, why not Port Harcourt, you are a Port Harcourt boy, you played most of your career for Sharks and Dolphins and he (Ezeji) said no there will be a bigger one that will be in Port Harcourt and this is it and we have been planning for about three to four months now and we getting close, we have just about two months for the main event and i think the only two Nigeria’s that are more decorated than him are Nwankwo Kanu and John Mikel Obi so i think we need to honour somebody like this and that’s why we are here to let you know that a great footballer has decided to stop playing football’’.

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  • Victor Ezeji; A legend worth celebrating

    By Footyalert →
    Ettedem Philip

    Victor Ezeji is a legend in his own right and he might not be in the league of legends like Nwankwo Kanu,Jay Jay Okocha,Sunday Oliseh etc but he is a legend in his own right.

    He has played his part in the Nigeria Professional Foootball League (NPFL) as the League Management Company (LMC) is set to organise a testimonial on his behalf in December to celebrate a career that has spanned two decades and numerous laurels.
    Victor Ezeji; A legend worth celebrating
    Photo credit @lmcnpfl

    It's only right that he should be celebrated. Victor Ezeji is a man known by fans who follow the Nigerian League- he has played for 6 teams in the apex league, most notably Eagle Cement, Enyimba, Sunshine Stars,  Heartland, Dolphins FC and Sharks (both are now defunct after they were merged into Rivers United and he had 3 stints as a player in Sharks) although he had a brief sojourn in Tunisia at Club Africain but it was in Nigeria he made his mark as he remains the only player who has played in 20 successive league seasons in Nigeria.

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  • Rohr: Unity will win Falcons the African title

    By Footyalert → Wednesday, 12 October 2016
    Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has advised players of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons to "have fun but be serious" ahead of their defence of the Women Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon next month.
    Rohr: Unity will win Falcons the African title

    Without mincing words, Rohr declared on Tuesday that the Super Falcons can become the champions of Africa for the eighth time in Cameroon, where the 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations will take place 19th November – 13th December.

    The Franco-German, who was at the Falcons training on Wednesday afternoon impressed it on the Falcons to live together like one big family for them to be able to successfully defend the African title, which they won for the seventh time in Namibia in October 2014.

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  • Season Review: MFM FC; Experience Garnered - Enakhena

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    By Eduoh Victor

    Founded in 2007 by the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, a Pentecostal Christian Organisation; it took just eight years for MFM FC to ascend to the apex football in Nigeria.

    Though the club will  reserve appreciations for Bolowatan FC, after they gifted their slot in the Nigeria National League to  MFM FC for free in 2012- from where the 'Olukoya Boys' sprang one level to the NPFL in 2015- the topflight of club football.
    Season Review: MFM FC; Experience Garnered - Enakhena

    The Olukoya Boys kickstarted the first stanza of their debut NPFL season on a flying start, passing a stern test by beating against great odds of Nasarawa United 2-1 at their adopted home ground at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.

    It was an unexpected dream start. MFM home ground, the Agege Stadium was a fortress in the first stanza of the season. They won 6 and drew 3, thereby dropping just 6 points at home. The vital away win against Nasarawa United coupled
    with 3 draws away from home ensured they finished the first stanza with 27 points, landing on a comfortable 10th position on the log.

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  • Osun Babes' Anthony Esther claims FootbalGalore's August NWPL Gong

    By Footyalert →
    Osun Babes FC striker Esther Anthony, who earlier was named NWPL (Nigerian Women Premier League) player of the month of august, was on Tuesday evening presented with the award at the Osogbo City Stadium.
    Osun Babes' Anthony Esther claims FootbalGalore's August NWPL Gong

    The Player of the Month of August award is Anthony's first, with the attacker securing it with three goals and an assist to help Osun Babes with two wins and a draw in the month of  August.

    Present at the Osogbo City Stadium to give the Award to her were the CEO of Futball Galore Magazine, Mr Abayomi Ademetan,  General Manager of the Osun State Sports Council, Mrs Lola Oluokun, Secretary of the club, Mrs Aderonke Ajibola, the team's manager, Mr Kehinde Johnson and the the former Chairman Lagos State house of assembly committee on sports Hon Tunde Ayeni.

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  • Bet9ja to sponsor NLO Super 8

    By Footyalert →
    The Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced Bet9ja as the title sponsor of league Super 8 coming up in Lagos from Sunday October 23 through Saturday October 29, 2016.


    The Executive Secretary of NLO, Olusola Ogunnowo, informed that all the clubs that won each of the eight groups in NLO Division One League will participate in the annual Super 8 tournament to determine the, overall winner for the 2016 NLO Season.

    The Eight Clubs that will compete for honours are; AS Racine FC of Lagos, My People FC of Lagos, Bida Lions FC of Niger State, FC Abuja of Abuja, FRSC FC of Abuja. Yobe Desert Stars FC of Damaturu, Papilo FC of Owerri and Enyimba Feeders FC of Aba.

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  • LA LIGA: ACHERU EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN MUTIU ADEPOJU

    By Footyalert → Tuesday, 11 October 2016
    Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee Victor Ezeji Testimonial VET, China Acheru has expressed confidence in the ability of former Super Eagles star, Mutiu Adepoju to raise the profile of the Spain's La Liga in Nigeria.
    LA LIGA: ACHERU EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN MUTIU ADEPOJU

    Adepoju was recently alongside 15 other ex-stars of the Spanish topflight unveiled as La Liga ambassadors in Madrid, Spain.

    Acheru in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, highlighted the playing and administrative experience of the former Super Eagles star, as pointers that he would be able to deliver on the expectations of the Spanish La Liga.

    “I believe Mutui Adepoju is the right choice. As a player for Nigeria and Real Sociedad he showed a high level of discipline and dedication.

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  • Three Top Nigerian Coaches Apply For AFC Leopards Coaching Job

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    Three Nigerian coaches have applied to be the next manager of Kenyan club,  AFC Leopards.
    Three Top Nigerian Coaches Apply For AFC Leopards Coaching Job

    The  All Footballers' Confederation Leopards  Club (AFC Leopards) have won the Kenyan Premier League a record 13 times,  also won the Kenya Cup eight times and the Leopards are five time CECAFA Club Championships.

    Ingwe's Secretary General, Oscar Igaida
    informed Footyalert that over 20 coaches have applied for AFC Leopards’ top job since Ivan Minnaert’s departure.

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  • Niger Tornadoes Gaffer Set To Release New Plans

    By Footyalert →
    Niger Tornadoes gaffer,  Abubakar Bala has offered antidotes to set backs noticed from last season. 
    Niger Tornadoes Gaffer Set To Release New Plans

    The  Minna outfit only gained promotion back to the elite league in 2015 after staying in the lower league for three years and did enough in 2016 to keep their Premier League status intact but coach,  Abubakar Bala has noted that the Ikon Allah had a poor preparation to the 2015/16 NPFL season.

    "Our performance last season was a good one but i want to emphasise that the recruitment process wasn't that bad but we had a very poor preparation. Though most of the players we recruited just didn't meet the required expectations through the season and that's a mistake we shall curb next season and we have started the process," Bala told Footyalert
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  • Key Points From The Nigeria vs Zambia Game

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    By Ettedem Philip

    The Super Eagles on Sunday 9th of October 2016 defeated the Chipolopolo of Zambia  by two goals to one to give Gernot Rohr his second win.
    Key Points From The Nigeria vs Zambia Game

    Nigeria in a good stead in the group with with three points deservedly earned away from home as both Cameroun and Algeria shared the spoils.

    It was an interesting victory for Super Eagles  as Zambia mustered a second half fight back which had Nigerians at the edge of their seats but still got the job done.

    Below are some key observations from the game i will like to share;

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  • Mikel: Solidarity is key in this campaign

    By Footyalert → Monday, 10 October 2016
    Captain Mikel John Obi said on Sunday that a united and focused Super Eagles, and a supportive Nigeria Football Federation, will guarantee the two –time African champions a place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

    The Chelsea midfield ace told thenff.com aboard the ARIK Air plane on the flight back from Ndola that team solidarity and the maturity of the technical crew have forged a new spirit in camp, and that the victory over Zambia at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Sunday that has propelled the Super Eagles to the top of the so –called ‘Group of Death’ is the beginning of great things to come.

    “I have belief that we can reach new heights with this team. The boys are so committed that it makes you happy. The coaching crew is made up of very matured and brilliant people who respect the players. We are onto a good thing.”
    Mikel: Solidarity is key in this campaign

    Nigeria won a competitive away game for the first time in 23 months as Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho scored before Collins Mbesuma pulled one back in the Zambian Copperbelt capital.

    Manchester City of England prodigy Iheanacho has now scored in each of his last four matches for Nigeria: against Mali in France; Luxembourg in Luxembourg City; Tanzania in Uyo and; Zambia in Ndola.

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  • Video: Alex Iwobi's Goal Against Zambia

    By Footyalert → Sunday, 9 October 2016
    Arsenal's Alex Iwobi scored as Nigeria won away from home 1-2 in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Zambia on Sunday.
    Video: Alex Iwobi's Goal Against Zambia

    Iwobi, 20, slammed from close range in the 32nd minute from a poor clearance as Zambian goalkeeper, Kennedy Mweene watched helplessly.

     Ckick the link below to watch Alex Iwobi's goal

     https://youtu.be/B_byUxLD-HA

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  • Video: Goalkeeper, Three Others Couldn't Stop Kelechi Iheanacho From Scoring

    By Footyalert →
    Kelechi Iheanacho continued from where he left it on international duty with yet another super goal.
    Video: Goalkeeper, Three Others Couldn't Stop Kelechi Iheanacho From Scoring

    Iheanacho scored a 25 yard stunner against Tanzania in Nigeria's final 2017 AFCON qualifier and continued on Sunday in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zambia.

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  • Fresh Hope: Zambia 1-2 Nigeria, 2018 World Cup Qualifier

    By Footyalert →
    The Super Eagles claimed the first three points of Group B as the race to the 2018 FIFA World Cup began on Sunday, leaving hosts Zambia rueing a poor start to the campaign in a difficult group.

    A marvelous team performance saw the Eagles win a competitive away match for the first time since November 2014, when goals by Ikechukwu Uche and Aaron Samuel earned Nigeria a 2-1 win over Congo in Pointe Noire, in a 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
    Fresh Hope: Zambia 1-2 Nigeria, 2018 World Cup Qualifier

    Hoping to make Nigeria’s Europe –based legion uncomfortable with an early afternoon start, and in front of a full house at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, the Chipolopolo were given a boost when President Edgar Lungu stormed the venue to lead the support.

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  • Iwobi & Iheanacho To Prove Golden Boy Nomination Against Zambia

    By Footyalert →
    By Eduoh Victor

    Established in 2003 by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport, the golden boy award is a prize given to a young football player below 21 years, playing in a European top tier. The likes of Lionel Messi, Thomas Muller and Mario Goetze are amongst the past winners, with Anthony Martial nicking the last edition.
    Iwobi & Iheanacho To Prove Golden Boy Nomination Against Zambia

    Out of the 40 man shortlist, Nigeria for the first time since the inception of the award boasts of two candidates in contention for the coveted gong. Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex Iwobi who ply their trade in England for Manchester City and Arsenal respectively, currently fly the Nigerian flag in the contest.

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  • 2018 World Cup Race: Eagles land in Ndola, eye three points

    By Footyalert → Saturday, 8 October 2016
    The Nigerian delegation to Sunday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia arrived in Ndola minutes after noon on Saturday.
    2018 World Cup Race: Eagles land in Ndola, eye three points

    Nigeria’s Youth and Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung led the delegation, which included NFF President Amaju Pinnick, NFF vice presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, some Members of the National Assembly, some Members of the NFF Executive Committee and Management, few NFF Staff, some officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, some directors of the League Management Company, a number of stakeholders and representatives of the media.

    The 148 –seater Arik Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft touched down at the Simon Kawewe International Airport, Ndola at 12.07pm Zambia time (11.07am Nigeria time), after a 4-hour-and-20-minute flight from Abuja.

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  • Amaju Pinnick; A man on the edge

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    By Ettedem Philip


    If a poll is taken right now in Nigeria on who is the most unpopular sports administrator in Nigeria, Amaju Pinnick will be high up there maybe Minister of Sports,  Solomon Dalung would be his major rival.
    Amaju Pinnick; A man on the edge

    Everything that seem to be wrong in the NFF leads to his doorstep as he is the leader and most football analysts say he should take responsibility for the failures in Nigeria's football house.

    It is easy to forget that it is the same Amaju Pinnick who had so much goodwill when he was elected into office in September 2014 as football enthusiasts and fans were happy that finally, a technocrat is in charge of Nigerian football.

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  • Oliseh denies IGSDA, LA Galaxy

    By Footyalert →
    President FC Ebedei of Sagamu, Barrister Churchill Oliseh, has disassociated himself from having any link with Independent Grassroots Sports Development Association, IGSDA, Nigeria, whom claimed to have formed an alliance with him and America’s Major League’s, MLS, Football Club, LA Galaxy.
    Oliseh denies IGSDA, LA Galaxy

    According to an online publication, President and Founder of IGSDA, Ambassador Miebi Ogunu, enthused that he has entered into partnership with Churchill Oliseh Agency where grassroots teams in Rivers State will source for young talents for the feeders team of the Amercia clubside and other countries across the globe.

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  • Wikki Tourist Confirms Godwin Obaje's Move

    By Footyalert →
    Wikki Tourist striker,  Godwin Obaje is on the verge of leaving the Bauchi Elephant as talks are in advance stage to secure the signature of the Nigerian league 2015/16 season highest goal scorer.
    Wikki Tourist Confirms Godwin Obaje's Move

    Obaje's goals helped Wikki Tourist pick a Caf Confederation Cup ticket as he emerged highest goal scorer with eighteen goals in the 2015/16  Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL)

    According to the chairman of Wikki Tourist,  Isah Matori,  Wikki Tourist are in talks with three clubs, two of which are based in Europe and a club based in Africa.

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