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  • Footyalert Will Be Back Soon

    By Unknown → Saturday 30 December 2017


    We had to shutdown due to an important upgrade and hopefully we shall be back soon, precisely January 10, 2018.

    Thanks.

  • Gambian Int'l, Jobe Eager To Join Up With El-Kanemi Warriors

    By Unknown → Tuesday 7 November 2017
    Gambian Int'l, Jobe Eager To Join Up With El-Kanemi Warriors

    Gambia goalkeeper, Modou Jobe has expressed excitement as he looks forward to playing the Nigeria Professional Football League.

    Jobe who was formerly on the payroll of Senegalese club, ASC Linguere will be with the Gambian national team when they take on Morocco and Equitorial Guinea  has confirmed that he'll join up with his new club, El-Kanemi Warriors after the international break.
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    Football agent, Ola Fowler confirmed to Footyalert that The Scorpions' first choice has secured a two-year contract with El-Kanemi Warriors and will be in the country after the international break.

    "It's a done deal, a two-year deal has been secured for  Modou Jobe. I'm happy that it's done and I'm looking forward for him to have an interesting performance in the very competitive Nigerian League," Fowler told Footyalert

     Jobe couldn't hold back his joy to play in Nigeria as he stated that he would love to lift the league trophy for the Desert Warriors.

     " I want to do my bit to help El-Kanemi Warriors win the league trophy and also take the team to a higher level in African football. It's really a big pleasure to join one of the biggest club in Nigeria," Modou Jobe said to Footyalert









  • Arsenal Beach Soccer Team to play at COPA Lagos for the first time in Africa!

    By Unknown → Friday 3 November 2017

    COPA Lagos, the annual beach soccer tournament organized by Kinetic Sports has announced the participation of the Arsenal Beach Soccer team at this year’s event which is set to hold from the 8th to the 10th of December, 2017 at Eko Atlantic City.

    This is the first time the Arsenal Beach Soccer team will be coming to Africa and most importantly, Nigeria.  The current Cup holders of the English National League, after lifting the title in London with a 7-2 win over the erstwhile champions, Silesia BS St Neots, have expressed their excitement in anticipation for this year’s edition of COPA Lagos.

    Every edition of COPA Lagos brings a unique offering and this year’s crowns it, with not only the regular feature of sport, music, dance, fashion, fans’ zone and celebrity entertainment that comes yearly; but also there will be the first-ever Female Celebrity Match and the introduction of a “Lagos-based” beach soccer team, who will play their first match against Arsenal beach soccer team.

    The “Lagos-based team” which will be making its debut at COPA Lagos 2017 was selected by Swiss beach soccer veteran and FIFA Instructor, Angelo Schirinzi alongside National Beach Soccer Coach, Adamu Ejo. The team comprises beach soccer talents from the far-flung parts of Lagos State who came out tops at the recently concluded COPA Lagos Talent Scout 2017.

    The team will spend another two weeks in an intensive boot camp with Angelo Schirinzi to adequately prepare them for the international teams they will be facing at COPA Lagos 2017.
    This year’s COPA Lagos promises to be a more engaging and fun filled experience for all.

    Reiterating its commitment to deliver excellence at this year’s event, Samson Adamu, Managing Director of Kinetic Sports said: “This year's edition of COPA Lagos is exciting for us as we move towards developing local talent and we are very happy to have Gidi Sharks play their first match against a world champion.

    "We are confident about the abilities and potential in the team we have selected during our talent scout around Lagos and we are rest assured this will be the beginning of developing our own local beach soccer league that will put Nigeria on the global tourism map whilst promoting a beach culture and lifestyle in Lagos and Nigeria. We appreciate the commitment of our sponsors, First City Monument Bank (FCMB), HERO Lager and PEPSI for making it possible to implement the talent scout initiative and host the event”







  • Rohr calls Mikel, Musa, 22 others for Algeria, Argentina

    By Unknown → Tuesday 31 October 2017
    Rohr calls Mikel, Musa, 22 others for Algeria, Argentina


    Captain Mikel John Obi, forward Ahmed Musa and midfielder Ogenyi Onazi top the list of 24 players that Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has invited for next week’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match away to Algeria, and the prestige friendly with Argentina in Russia four days later.



    Goalkeepers Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Daniel Akpeyi also made the cut, as well as defenders Abdullahi Shehu, Leon Balogun and William Ekong, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Oghenekaro Etebo and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho, Alex Iwobi and Odion Ighalo.



    There is a first call for impressive Deportivo La Coruna of Spain safe hands Francis Uzoho, as well as former U17 World Cup winner Chidiebere Nwakali. Russia -based Brian Idowu has been placed on standby only for the friendly with Argentina.



    2013 AFCON winner Kenneth Omeruo is on standby for both matches, alongside former junior international Alhassan Ibrahim, who now plays in Austria.



    All invited players are expected to arrive in a camp in Morocco on Monday, 6th November, before the delegation flies to Constantine on Thursday, 9th November.



    On Saturday, 11th November, a 45 –seater chartered aircraft will fly the Super Eagles from Constantine to Krasnodar, the Russian city that will host the international friendly against Argentina on Tuesday, 14th November.



    THE FULL LIST



    Goalkeepers: Daniel Akpeyi (Chippa United, South Africa); Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC IfeanyiUbah); Francis Uzoho (Deportivo La Coruna, Spain)



    Defenders: William Ekong (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Abdullahi Shehu (Anorthosis Famagusta, Cyprus); Tyronne Ebuehi (ADO Den Haag, The Netherlands); Leon Balogun (FSV Mainz 05, Germany); Uche Agbo (Standard Liege, Belgium); Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes FC, France); Olaoluwa Aina (Hull City, England)



    Midfielders: Mikel John Obi (Tianjin Teda, China); Ogenyi Onazi (Trabzonspor FC, Turkey); Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Oghenekaro Etebo (CD Feirense, Portugal); John Ogu (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel); Mikel Agu (Bursaspor FC, Turkey); Chidiebere Nwakali (Sogndal FC, Norway)



    Forwards: Ahmed Musa (Leicester City, England); Kelechi Iheanacho (Leicester City, England); Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium); Alex Iwobi (Arsenal FC, England); Odion Ighalo (Chang Chun-Yatai, China); Henry Onyekuru (RSC Anderlecht, Belgium); Anthony Nwakaeme (Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Israel)



    STANDBY: Kenneth Omeruo (Kasimpasa FC, Turkey); Alhassan Ibrahim (FK Austria Wien, Austria); Brian Idowu (FC Amkar Perm, Russia)




  • Abia Warriors Unveil Everton As New Manager

    By Unknown → Wednesday 25 October 2017
    Abia Warriors Unveil Everton As New Manager

    Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has formally unveiled Brazilian
    Coach, Rafael Everton Lira as its new Manager.

    At the short but impressive ceremony which took place at the Warriors home ground in Umuahia, Club Chairman, Chief Emeka Inyama disclosed that the former Fluminense FC of Brazil playmaker, has signed a two-year contract.

    Chief Inyama said in signing Everton, Abia Warriors has given him the mandate to restructure and re-organise the playing architecture of the club in order to achieve the required results.

    In an answer to a question, the Abia Warriors Chairman said the club, having sojourned in the elite division of the Nigerian league for four seasons, now has a bigger ambition and has therefore given Everton the mandate be part of the big contenders for the league at the end of the season as well as groom marketable players for the business of the game.

    He assured the coach of management’s support at all times and wished him the best in his new assignment.

    Responding, Everton said he has come to Umuahia with the intention of making the club one of the best in the land adding that he was happy with what he has seen on the ground.

    Everton, who also played for Sport Club Do Recife before he hung his boots as a player, said he recognizes the challenges before him as the new Abia Warriors Chief tactician and hoped he would help the club realize its ambition of at least getting one of the continental slots at the end of the season.



  • Steve Bruce: We'll break the bank for Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah

    By Unknown → Monday 23 October 2017
    Steve Bruce: We'll break the bank for Tottenham Hotspur's Josh Onomah

    Aston Villa manager, Steve Bruce has revealed his club's interest to break the bank Joshua Oghenetega Peter Onomah.


    Onomah, 20 who was sent out by Spurs on loan to aid his development impressed in the Claret & Blue Army  2-1 win over Fulham and Bruce is prepared to make his loan move from Tottenham into a permanent one.


    “Josh Onomah was terrific today," Bruce told Birminghammail

    “We’ll try and break the bank for him! 

    "But we know Spurs have got a very good player there.”







  • Messi, Aguero In Argentina Squad To Face Nigeria

    By Unknown →
    Messi, Aguero In Argentina Squad To Face Nigeria

    Argentina's coach, Jorge Sampaoli has named a strong squad that includes Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero for November's friendly against three-time African champions, Nigeria in Russia.


    La Albiceleste will take on 2018 FIFA World Cup host, Russia on November 10
    at the Krasnodar Stadium and will face Nigeria at the same venue on November 14.

    The Super Eagles lost 3-2 to the South Americans when both sides last met at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil


    FULL SQUAD

    Goalkeepers:
     Sergio Romero, Nahuel Guzman, Agustín Marchesin.
    Defenders: Gabriel Mercado, Federico Fazio, Javier Mascherano, German Pezzella, Nicolas Otamendi.

    Midfielders:
     Eduardo Salvio, Emiliano Rigoni, Lucas Biglia, Leandro Paredes, Matias Kranevitter, Ever Banega, Marcos Acuna, Alejandro Gomez, Diego Perotti

    Forwards: 
    Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Sergio Aguero, Angel Di María, Mauro Icardi




  • Top European clubs trail Onyekuru

    By Unknown → Sunday 22 October 2017

    Top European clubs trail Onyekuru


    Nigeria international, Henry Onyekuru's impressive display has continue to attract top European clubs.

    According to the Daily Mail, Italian giant, Juventus and Spanish club, Atletico Madrid have shown interest and English club, Everton who signed Onyekuru from Belgium outfit, Eupen last summer could make a double or more of the £7M it cost them to secure the services of the Nigerian.

    With around £15million price tag placed on Onyekuru, a move could happen in January 2018.

    Currently on loan at Belgium side, Anderlecht, the 20-year-old has consistently put up impressive performances both in the domestic league and on the continent



  • Big Test! Nigeria, Argentina clash in glamour game in Russia

    By Unknown →

    Big Test! Nigeria, Argentina clash in glamour game in Russia

    Three –time African champions Nigeria and two –time world champions Argentina will square up in a high –profile international friendly in the Russian city of Krasnodar on Tuesday, 14th November 2017, thenff.com can confirm.



    NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed at the weekend that nearly all arrangements have been concluded with regards to the big match, subject to approval by world football –ruling body, FIFA and agreeable flight arrangements.



    “We have had long and fruitful talks, and we can say that we have an agreement. We await the approval by FIFA and also, we have to agree on the flight arrangements that would be comfortable for the players and crew.



    “The match will come up on 14th November, four days after the Super Eagles’ final 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match away to Algeria. We had offers from teams like Iran, Saudi Arabia and Morocco but we have opted for the Argentines,” Sanusi said.



    The Eagles take on Algeria’s Fennecs in what is no more than an academic exercise, at the Stade Mohamed Hamlaoui in Constantine on Friday, 10th November.



    Nigeria and Argentina played two high –profile friendly matches in 2011, the first in Abuja in June ending 4-1 in favour of the Super Eagles. The Albiceleste trumped the second encounter 3-1 in Dhaka, Bangladesh three months later.



    NFF’s FIFA Match Agent Jairo Pachon of Eurodata Sport, who also organized the friendly matches with the Argentines in 2011 and has been working hard for various Nigerian National Teams in the areas of training camps and friendly games since 2009, told thenff.com: “We are very pleased to be able to deliver such a high –profile game to celebrate the Super Eagles’ 2018 World Cup qualification.



    “It was a lot of work over the past week but we are happy this has become reality. We will, in due course, reveal the Nigerian sponsor of the match who will have the match rights in Nigeria.”



    While Argentina qualified for Russia on the final day of the South American qualification campaign, the Super Eagles have reached Russia with a match to spare.



    Nigeria have had to confront Argentina in four of its previous five FIFA World Cup appearances, starting with a 1-2 defeat in Boston, USA in the African team’s debut in 1994. Argentina won another group phase clash 1-0 in Ibaraki, Japan in 2002, won a similar encounter by the same margin in Johannesburg, South Africa eight years later and then edged the Eagles 3-2 in Porto Alegre, Brazil in 2014.



    Other famous encounters between both nations include two final matches of the Olympic Men’s Football Tournament – Nigeria edging it in 1996 in America and the Argies winning by the odd goal in China 12 years later.



    Argentina will clash will take on World Cup hosts Russia in a friendly on 10th November while the Eagles are playing the Fennecs in Constantine.    


  • 11th Media Global Concept partner Gold Cup Tourney

    By Unknown → Thursday 19 October 2017
    11th Media Global Concept partner Gold Cup Tourney

    11th Media Global Concept has signed a partnership agreement with Nigeria's most elaborate Pre-Season tournament, Gold Cup.



    11th Media Global Concept is a full entertainment outfit that deal in Soccer players scouting, photography, video coverage, movie production, event packaging/planning, MC, PR, magazine production and printing.


    “Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament is a laudable project that has come a long way. It is a great platform for Nigeria clubs to prepare ahead of new season and get to scout for new players.


    "I applaud the organisers of this great tournament, they deserves all support and encouragement from sports lovers to keep moving," says Olusola Alao, the founder and CEO of 11th Media Global Concept.


    The 5th edition of the tourney which will get underway on Wednesday November 15, in Ilorin, Kwara State will see defending champions Lobi Stars lock horns with Nigeria Professional Football League newcomers, Kwara United.


    The tournament is sponsored by distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic, Dr. Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF), Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee Member, Alhaji  Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, foremost betting company, Bet9ja, Nigeria leading sportswear firm, 'Cone', Naija League Magazine, Tribeca Code, Phoenix ASC, Matchroom, Sportspro, Bovina View Hotel, Stadium Hotel, New-Bell Global Investment and 11th Media Global Concept.



  • LBA announces nominees for end-of-season ceremony

    By Unknown → Tuesday 10 October 2017
    LBA announces nominees for end-of-season ceremony
    Photo credit @LMCNPFL

    The League Bloggers Awards (LBA) on Sunday revealed its shortlists for this year's end-of-the-season ceremony to cover the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Nigeria National League (NNL)
    and the Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL).

    The award is billed to hold at the Sheraton Hotels and Towers in Lagos on Tuesday, 31 October.

    Nominees, including players, coaches and clubs, will compete for recognition in 13 categories in this year's edition of the award.

    For the first time the LBA is venturing into honouring actors in the second tier and in the women's championship.

    The LBA will honour the best players in the NNL and NWPL for this season.

    The full list of nominees below.

    NOMINEES FOR CATEGORIES

    1. BEST NEW PLAYER
    *Chinedu Udechukwu (Katsina United)
    *Destiny Ashadi (Katsina United)
    *Peter Eneji (Plateau United)
    *Oche Salefu (Remo Stars)
    *Wasiu Alalade (ABS FC)

    2. BEST FOREIGNER
    *Giscard Tchatto (MFM FC)
    *Kodjovi Dadzie (Akwa United)
    * Fatau Dauda (Enyimba)
    *Idrissa Bamba (FC Ifeanyiubah)

    3. BEST GOALKEEPER
    *Aliko Mustapha (Niger Tornadoes)
    *Olorunleke Ojo (Sunshine Stars/Akwa United)
    *Dele Ajiboye (Plateau Utd)
    *Suraj Ayeleso (Nasarawa Utd)

    4. BEST DEFENDER
    *Emmanuel Ariwachukwu (Akwa United)
    *Daniel Itodo (Plateau United)
    *Elisha Golbe (Plateau United)
    *Okorom Stanley (MFM FC)

    5. BEST MIDFIELDER
    *Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa United)
    *Afeez Aremu (Akwa United)
    *Onuwa Chukwuka (MFM FC)
    *Batholomew Ibenegbu (Enyimba)
    *Samuel Matthias (Gombe United)

    6. CLUB OF THE YEAR
    *Plateau United
    *MFM FC
    *Enyimba
    *Akwa United

    7. COACH OF THE YEAR
    *Kennedy Boboye (Plateau Utd)
    *Abdu Maikaba (Akwa Utd)
    *Duke Udi (Sunshine Stars)
    *Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM FC)

    8. BEST NPFL NATIONAL TEAM PLAYER
    *Ikechukwu Ezenwa (FC Ifeanyiubah)
    *Osas Okoro (Rangers)
    *Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Akwa Utd)
    *Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars)
    *Afeez Aremu (Akwa United)

    9. GOAL OF THE SEASON
    *Sikiri Olatunbosun (MFM v Rangers)
    *Shedrack Asiegbu (Abia Warriors v Plateau United)
    *Victor Chidume (Lobi Stars v Remo Stars)

    10. BEST NWPL PLAYER
    *Amarachi Okonkwo (Nasarawa Amazons)
    *Patience Kalu (Rivers Angels)
    *Rasheedat Ajibade (FC Robo)
    *Charity Reuben (Ibom Angels)

    11. BEST NNL PLAYER
    *Ebere Obi (Heartland)
    *Michael Ohanu (Kwara United)
    *Mohammed Rabiu (Yobe Desert Stars)
    *Kelly Lubo (Bayelsa United)

    12 HIGHEST GOAL SCORER
    *Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)  19 Goals

    13. PLAYER OF THE SEASON
    * Alhassan Ibrahim (Akwa Utd)
    *Anthony Okpotu (Lobi Stars)
    *Daniel Itodo (Plateau United)
    *Stephen Odey (MFM FC)


  • Gold Cup tourney name Select as official match ball

    By Unknown →
    Gold Cup tourney name Select as official match ball

    Select Sports company Denmark have confirmed its partnership with the Gold Cup preseason tournament.


    Its ball will serve as the official match balls when the 5th edition of the prestigious tourney for clubs in Nigeria's domestic league kicks off in Ilorin, Kwara State.
    Sole representatative of the Danish sports brand in Africa, Emmauel Ifeanyi Ekwueme, an ex Super Eagles star who's based in Poland, disclosed: "We are delighted to enter a partnership deal with the organisers of the Gold Cup Tournament.


    "Over the years, its standard has gown looking at the caliber of teams that has taken part in it.
    "Its a productive platform for teams to know their strength and weakness before starting the season.
    "The end result, is success for teams too. Give it to the organiser who have broken boundaries, they deserve all encomiums.


    "This informed why we want to be part of the Gold Cup by been official sponsor through our balls that will be used throughout the tournament.


    "Our balls are the best balls at the moment in the world, that's why the German Bundesliga is using it as official match balls.


    "Rangers International of Enugu and Heartland used it and recorded success with our product.
    "The Flying Antelopes, broke its 32-year no silverware jinx winning the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title, while Heartland are on the verge of gaining promotion to the top flight just a season in the second tier division.


    "Select balls will be shared to the 10 participating teams to use for their training sessions and matches during the Gold Cup tournament.
    'Gifts will be presented to most valuable player, highest goal scorer, best coach, team and organiser of the tournament."


    The General Coordinator of the most glamorous Pre-Season tourney in the country, Tunde Shamsudeen, expressed appreciation to Select Sports for the partnership.


    The pre-season tournament is sponsored by distinguished Senator of the Federal Republic, Dr. Abdulfatai Buhari, Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee Member, Alhaji  Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, alongside foremost betting company, Bet9ja, Nigeria leading sportswear firm, 'Cone', Naija League Magazine, Tribeca Code, Phoenix ASC, Matchroom, Sportspro, Bovina View Hotel, and Stadium Hotel.



  • Rohr hails his ‘soldiers’ after ‘difficult game’

    By Unknown → Sunday 8 October 2017
    Rohr hails his ‘soldiers’ after ‘difficult game’

    Super Eagles’ Franco-German Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr on Saturday praised his wards for fighting a great battle to overcome Zambia’s Chipolopolo and qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

    He said at the post –match conference: “It was a very difficult game, in fact the most difficult for us in the qualifying series because of what was at stake, because we knew a win would take us there and we were eager to finish it off.


    “I commend the Zambians for their spirit. They fought very hard. This team was different from the one we defeated in Ndola last year; this was a much better and stronger team.


    “I am very happy for the players and for this great nation, for us to qualify with a match in hand. It is a good feeling and after this night, we will begin to plan about how to prepare for the World Cup.


    “But we have the final match in Algeria next month, and perhaps we can have a friendly within that window as well and begin the preparation for Russia 2018


  • Nigeria has great player in Beach soccer - Angelo Schirinzi

    By Unknown → Saturday 7 October 2017
    Nigeria has great player in Beach soccer - Angelo Schirinzi

    COPA Lagos, the annual Beach Soccer tournament began this year with its talent scout initiative.FIFA instructor and multiple award-winning Coach, Angelo Schirinzi accompanied by theNigerian National Beach Soccer Team Coach, Audu Ejo Adamu kicked things off in great style.

    The Talent Scout team visited various areas of Lagos within a three day period and selected aprovisional 23 players to take part in the Boot Camp in November and prepare them to playclub Challenge event at COPA Lagos 2017.

    During the final selection process of the 23 players, Angelo Schirinzi said “Nigeria has greatpotential in beach soccer and it can be seen at every street corner. We intend to make themprofessional players.” The first match of the team of carefully selected players will be at COPALagos 2017.

    Now in its 7thyear running, COPA Lagos Beach Soccer Tournament has become one of the mostanticipated events in the country. An all-female and all male celebrity match is in the offing thisyear with side-attractions like a fashion show, a massive closing ceremony, a mega after-partyamongst others to give beach soccer lovers an enriched experience.

    The tournament this year is supported by top brands such as, First City Monument Bank (FCMB),Pepsi,Eko Atlantic, Wakanow, Hero Lager amongst many other stellar organizations supportingthe 2017 Edition of COPA Lagos.

    It was a tough task for the beach soccer players as most of them were naïve about the rules –some thought it was conventional football and wore their boots to the field. In the end it was allfun and ten of the best players from Takwa Bay were selected to the next round.
    The Talent Scout team also showed up at Asakpo Beach Resort, Badagry where more beachsoccer talents were discovered.

    The players there were put in two teams and intermittently,players were substituted to allow more people participate. Then the best players from Badagrywere pitched against each other in two teams from which the top ten players from Badagrywere picked.
    The third location for the COPA Lagos 2017 Talent Scout team was St. Michael’s Primary School,Ojo. FIFA Instructor, Angelo Schirinzi reeled out the criteria for selection.

    He listedcommunication, transition, off-the-ball movement, control and team-awareness as essentialcriteria for success in Beach soccer.
    Nigeria has great player in Beach soccer - Angelo Schirinzi


    The Talent Scout team was so impressed by the beach soccer players at Ojo that they selected18 players to move on to the next round of selection!
    The fourth location for the Talent Scout team was Evans Square, Ebute Meta.

     They werecharged to give their best and possess high spirits to be selected. It was an electrifyingatmosphere in Ebute Meta as the locals came out en-masse to support their own. Elevenplayers were chosen from the Ebute Meta Centre.

    Finally, the selected players from the different locations converged at the Elegushi Beach Resort,where the final selection was to take place. Angelo Schirinzi and Adamu Audu Ejo were on handto take the 50 available players through rigorous beach soccer training routines.

    The players were drilled and 23 players made it for the final round of selection in Novemberwhen the team will have a Boot Camp where the final 7 will be selected to play at the COPALagos 2017 main event.

    The selected team will get the opportunity to play with the likes of Arsenal Bsc, S.S. Lazio andS.C Portugal at COPA Lagos 2017.

    COPA Lagos 2017 promises to be the best ever. Let’s go to the beach.


  • Moses, Mikel, Iheanacho aim to increase goals’ tally

    By Unknown →
    Moses, Mikel, Iheanacho aim to increase goals’ tally



    A total of six players have scored Nigeria’s 10 goals so far in the qualifying race for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

    Chelsea FC of England’s Victor Moses has top –scored with three goals, two of them against Algeria’s Fennecs in Uyo in November 2016 (the first and third goals) and the other (the third goal) in the 4-0 whitewash of Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions also in Uyo last month.

    Captain Mikel Obi has scored twice, also both at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. He netted the second goal against Algeria in November 2016 and also the second against Cameroon last month.

    Forward Kelechi Iheanacho has also scored two goals, the first being the second goal against Zambia in Ndola in October 2016 and the second being the final goal in the 4-0 defeat of Cameroon in Uyo last month.

    Other scorers are Arsenal FC of England’s Alex Iwobi (who scored Nigeria’s first goal of the series, in the defeat of Zambia in Ndola in October 2016); Odion Ighalo who scored the opener against African champions Cameroon last month in Uyo and; Belgium –based Moses Simon whose goal shot the Eagles ahead against Cameroon in Yaounde last month.

    All six players are available for selection against the Zambians on Saturday.

    NIGERIA & ZAMBIA AT SENIOR LEVEL

    15 July 1973: Zambia 5 Nigeria 1 – Lusaka (AFCON Qualifier)
    29 July 1973: Nigeria 3 Zambia 2 – Lagos (AFCON Qualifier)
    14 Feb 1976: Zambia 1 Nigeria 3 – Lusaka (Friendly)
    10 Mar 1978: Zambia 0 Nigeria 0 – Accra (AFCON)
    25 July 1981: Zambia 3 Nigeria 0 – Lusaka (Friendly)
    13 Mar 1982: Zambia 3 Nigeria 0 – Benghazi (AFCON)
    10 Aug 1985: Nigeria 0 Zambia 0 – Lagos (AFCON Qualifier)
    18 Aug 1985: Zambia 1 Nigeria 0 – Lusaka (AFCON Qualifier)
    12 Mar 1990: Zambia 0 Nigeria 2 – Annaba (AFCON S-F)
    10 Apr 1994: Zambia 1 Nigeria 2 – Tunis (AFCON Final)
    15 Dec 1997: Zambia 2 Nigeria 0 – Lusaka (Friendly)
    18 Dec 1997: Zambia 0 Nigeria 0 – Kitwe (Friendly)
    13 Jan 2001: Nigeria 1 Zambia 0 – Lagos (AFCON Qualifier)
    24 Mar 2001: Zambia 1 Nigeria 1 – Chingola (AFCON Qualifier)
    6 Jan 2010: Zambia 0 Nigeria 0 – Durban (Friendly)
    25 Jan 2010: Zambia 0 Nigeria 0 (4-5 penalties) – Lubango (AFCON)
    15 Nov 2011: Nigeria 2 Zambia 0 – Kaduna (Friendly)
    25 Jan 2013: Nigeria 1 Zambia 1 – Nelspruit (AFCON)
    9 Oct 2016: Zambia 1 Nigeria 2 – Ndola (World Cup Qualifier
  • Mikel: Talk Is Cheap, Zambia Must Fall

    By Unknown → Friday 6 October 2017
    Mikel: Talk Is Cheap, Zambia Must Fall

    Super Eagles’ captain Mikel John Obi has declared the players have no
    need to say too much before Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying
    match against Zambia’s Chipolopolo.


    The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations champions visit the 2013 winners in a
    match of high importance at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium
    in Uyo, which should determine the swing of Africa’s Group B ticket to
    football’s biggest houseparty in Russia next year summer.


    “We know how important the match is; that is enough motivation to go
    all out and give our very best. There are several players in this team
    who have not played at the FIFA World Cup. They want to be there in
    Russia next year.


    “The talking will be done on the pitch. I have no doubt we have the
    quality to achieve victory, but we will not make the mistake of under
    –rating the Zambians.”


    The former Chelsea FC of England enforcertoldthenff.com that a good
    run in the qualifying campaign has been down to focus, determination
    and massive support of all Nigerians, and believes the same indices
    are in place for Saturday.


    “We have played four matches in the campaign so far, but this one is
    the match. We are fully focused and ready. All we want is the usual
    support and encouragement by everyone involved, including the fans who
    will turn out at the match venue.”


    Table –toppers Nigeria will qualify for a sixth FIFA World Cup
    appearance with the minimum victory on Saturday. The match kicks off
    at 5pm


  • CSED Concludes Training of School Games Masters In The Niger Delta

    By Unknown →
    CSED Concludes Training of School Games Masters In The Niger Delta

    A non-governmental organization, Community Sports and Educational Development (CSED) has concluded its two day seminar on mentoring of games masters/mistresses in primary schools in Udu Local Government area of Delta State.

    Practical sessions on coaching methodology was marred by heavy down pour but did not dampen the enthusiasm exhibited by the participants as they all attended the second day of the event to see through the programme.

    Mrs Clara Ukulu a woman development officer of the Burutu local government area of Delta State delivered a lecture on 'Keeping Children Safe in Schools and Sporting environment'
    CSED Concludes Training of School Games Masters In The Niger Delta

    Coach Dan Evumena delivered two papers in the course of the two days. Day 1 on 'Qualities of a youth coach' and day 2 on 'Imperatives  Of Talent Identification'.

    Veteran Coach Paul E.R. Obire gave a lecture on 'Special Features of Youth Soccer Training'

    Coach Bob Blankson took them on 'Principles of Play in Football'  He gave a succint presentation of principles of Attack and Defense.

    Practical session was conducted by Coach Paul Obire and the programmes Coordinator Coach Edema Fuludu who also gave a pep talk amongst others on 'Components of A Training Session- the Fundamentals'

    The Chief Inspector of Education (CIE) Udu local government area Mrs Eguriase was on ground as co-facilitator as she gave kudos to CSED for the initiative and cost free training programme that has ignited the desire of her sports officers and games masters/mistressess to do better and improve. She stated that from the comments of participants, the knowledge acquired is worth more than gold.