Dikko closes CAF B-License coaching course in Abuja

Dikko closes CAF B-License coaching course in Abuja

By Footyalert → Friday, 31 March 2017

NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko on Friday charged Nigerian coaches to be willing to invest in learning new trends and technological innovations in the game in order to be abreast of developments in the sector at all times.

 Dikko also challenged indigenous coaches to always support one another, especially when any of them is appointed into the national teams, as he performed the closing ceremony of the latest CAF B-License Coaching Course organized by the Nigeria Football Federation. A total of 75 participants collected certificates of participation at the closing ceremony inside the conference room of the NFF/FIFA Technical Centre, National Stadium Complex, even as NFF General Secretary, Dr. Sanusi Mohammed charged the coaches to be committed to innovation, creativity and diligence in their work.

External assessor, Professor Joseph Mintah, who is Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, Technology and Education of Cape Coast University, Ghana praised the participants for their enthusiasm and demonstrated knowledge during the two –week course.

 Also at the closing ceremony were National Technical Director, Coach Bitrus Bewarang, resource persons Chief Kashimawo Laloko and Coach James Peters (Chief Adegboye Onigbinde had to leave Abuja earlier in the day), as well as facilitators Coach Abdulrafiu Yusuf, Coach Siji Lagunju and Dr. Robinson Okosun. There were also NFF Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire and National Integrity Officer, Dr. Christian Emeruwa.


 Among the participants were former Nigeria international players Garba Lawal, Edema Fuludu, Patrick Mancha, Baba Jibrin, Taiwo Enegwea, Edith Agoye, Christian Obi, Benedict Ugwu, Jude Agada, Lawrence Ukaegbu, Hassan Abdallah, Faith Ottache, Atu Lucky, Danladi Ibrahim and Sam Addingi. Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) head coaches Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM FC) and Kabiru Dogo (Nasarawa United) also participated in the course.

ABS Midfielder Out For 12 Weeks

ABS Midfielder Out For 12 Weeks

By Footyalert → Thursday, 30 March 2017

The Coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Henry Makinwa, has confirmed that the Saraki Boys' midfielder,  Muiz Adeoti will be out for at least 12 weeks due to a fractured toe.


Makinwa revealed on Wednesday in Ilorin that the young midfielder has undergone a successful surgery on the toe in a private hospital in Lagos on Tuesday.


"We are very sad about the injury but we thank God the operation was successful. He should be out for no fewer than 12 weeks," Makinwa stated.

"We had tried a lot of corrective measures to get him back on the field but it has not yielded any results. This is why we opted for the operation, we will give him all necessary support to get him back quickly.


"At a time, we asked him to run but he couldn't very well, hence the reason we went for the operation" Makinwa.


It would be recalled that Adeoti has not been in action this season due to the injury sustained at the end of last season.

Abia Warrios Showed MFM Too Much Respect- says Biffo

Abia Warrios Showed MFM Too Much Respect- says Biffo

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After their 2-1 loss to league leaders, Abia Warriors gaffer, Abdullahi Biffo stated that perhaps his boys showed too much respect to MFM.

Two goals in the first half from Stephen Odey, Sikirul, Olatunbosun and another consolation goal from  Abia Warriors’ Sunday Adetunji late in the match ensure Nigeria Professional Football League table toppers, MFM moved a point clear at the top after Wednesday's  match day 16 encounter at the Agege stadium.

“May be my boys showed too much of respect to them and by the time they realized, they had conceded two goals,” Biffo told Footyalert

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“Though I didn't see the first half to know how both teams played but during the break I told them they need to wake up.”

“I wasn't around to see the first half but I told them that  they have to bury the  chances that comes their way.MFM got their chance and nailed it so Abia Warriors too should convert their's too.”

“That reflected in our second half performance as everyone up their game. We tried not to concede more goals but while trying to defend we pushed and got a goa.”

“But it wasn't enough. I give kudos to the boys. Considering the results MFM has recorded this season, every team that plays against them must prepare very well.”
“We knew we have to be at our best to beat them. Well, we have lost to day to them but we shall go back home, correct our mistake and to regroup.”

Sixth placed Abia Warriors have 22 points from 16 matches .

Ex- Super Eagles Coach, Paul Hamilton Dies

Ex- Super Eagles Coach, Paul Hamilton Dies

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The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday paid glowing tributes to former Nigeria player and coach, Paul Hamilton, who passed on same day in Lagos after a protracted illness.


Dr. Sanusi Mohammed, NFF General Secretary, said: “We are in terrible shock. ‘Wonderboy’ Hamilton was a perfect gentleman in the real sense of the word, despite being a former international player for Nigeria and a Chief Coach of the senior national team.


“He worked very hard and with his whole heart for Nigeria in all spheres, as a player, a coach and as an administrator. The Nigeria football family will miss him dearly.”

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Hamilton, who played for the senior national team in the 1960s and early 1970s, including featuring in the football tournament at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, died in the early hours of Thursday in Lagos. He was said to have been diagnosed of heart and kidney related health issues some months ago, and had his right leg amputated early this year.

Nicknamed ‘Wonderboy’ for his delicate skills and on-field wizardry, Hamilton was at a few times head coach of the senior national team, including taking the reins for the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifying series, before Dutchman Clemens Westerhorf took over with only the last match of the campaign (away to Cameroon in Yaounde) left in the series.


He was also head coach of the Nigeria U20 squad that took the bronze medals at the FIFA World Youth Championship (now known as FIFA U20 World Cup) in the Soviet Union in 1985.


‘Wonderboy’ was also the first head coach of the senior women national team, Super Falcons, and steered the team to the 1991 and 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup final competitions.

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He was also at different times Head of Technical Department and Head of Lagos Liaison Office of the Nigeria Football Federation. 

Rivers United Suspend Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma

Rivers United Suspend Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 29 March 2017

The management of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Rivers United have handed a one match suspension to its Technical Manager, Stanley Eguma.

According to a statement from Rivers United after the 0-0 draw against Plateau United on NPFL match day 16 IN Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Eguma was suspended for reporting 18 minutes after kickoff to the venue of their mid-week league match.


The statement reads:” Technical manager of Rivers United FC of Port Harcourt, Stanley Eguma has been hit with a one match suspension.”

“Eguma was suspended for reporting eighteen (18) minutes after kickoff to the venue of Wednesday's NPFL game between Rivers United and Plateau United.”

“Following this development, Eguma will not be part of the United team for this weekend's NPFL game against Gombe United in Gombe.”

NFF President, Pinnick Gets John Ogu’s Praises For Eagles’ Nigerian-born Talents In Europe

NFF President, Pinnick Gets John Ogu’s Praises For Eagles’ Nigerian-born Talents In Europe

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Nigeria International, John Ogu has praised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick for making efforts to convince Nigerian born talents in Europe to commit their future to Nigeria.

The Israeli based midfielder who played for the Super Eagles in an international friendly against Senegal noted on twitter that he sees Tottenham's Dele Alli (England) and Bayern Munich's David Alaba (Austria) do it big for other countries and not Nigeria but he expressed confidence that the trend will stop.

Ogu’s tweet reads: “I had a great time in the super Eagles camp in London to be honest .10 days out with the coaching crew and staffs was a great experience.”

“Then I met all the players and I was super happy at the talents I was in camp with .It is time to give credit to the president @PinnickAmaju.”

"We have the talents now,we have a president who has big plans for our football,we the coaches who cares about our local league aswell."

"My heart was full of joy when our president @PinnickAmaju was addressing us about his plans for the National team now and for the future."

"Every weekend ,I sit at home and watch Alaba or Dele Alli doing it big for other countries and nt ours .We have the power to not allow such."

"I'm happy because we have the power not to repeat losing our players to other Nation.. All the boys who were in camp always want to learn."



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Nigeria Women Premier League : Week One Results

Nigeria Women Premier League : Week One Results

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Group A
Sunshine Queens 2-1 Ibom Angels
Abia Angels 1-1 FC Robo Queens

Group B
Adamawa Queens 0-0 Edo Queens
Nasarawa Amazons 2-0 Osun Babes
Delta Queens 0-0 Confluence Queens
Pelican Stars 1-0 Saadatu Kolo Amazon 

NPFL Match Day 16 Full Time Scores And Goal Scorers

NPFL Match Day 16 Full Time Scores And Goal Scorers

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Rivers United 0-0 Plateau United
Wikki Tourist (Victor Alegbe 85’) 1-0  Enyimba

MFM (Stephen Odey 4’, Sikiru Olatunbosun 29’) 2-1 Abia Warriors (Sunday Adetunji 84’)

FC Ifeanyi Ubah (Godwin Obaje 6’) 1-0  Niger Tornadoes

Kano Pillars (Mubarack Said 9’) 1-1 Nasarawa United (Adamu Hassan 58’)

Enugu Rangers (Daniel Etor 14’) 1-1 Remo Stars (Ekene Awazie 51’)

ABS (Chigozirim Metu 40’) 1-1 Gombe United (Mannir Ubale 54’)
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3SC (Merenini Juniors 47’)  1-0 El-Kanemi Warriors

Sunshine Stars (Thomas Adesina 64’,Sunday Oluwadamilare 89’)  2-0 Katsina United

Niger Tornadoes Dare Ifeanyi Ubah In Nnewi

Niger Tornadoes Dare Ifeanyi Ubah In Nnewi

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With two successive home wins against Akwa United and  Sunshine Stars, confident Niger Tornadoes will be the guest of FC Ifeanyi Ubah in match day 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Ifeanyi Ubah International Stadium on Wednesday.



The Abubakar Bala' wards will head in to Wednesday's game brimming with lot of confident and knowing a result will further boost their hopes of targeting a continental spot, even while that ambition had been played down by the gaffer.


Fourth on the log with 24points from 15 games played so far, the Ikon Allah boys will face a rejuvenated FC Ifeanyi Ubah led by Yaw Preko who almost ran out with victory against Akwa United only for them (FC Ifeanyi Ubah) to share the spoils with the Promise Keepers courtesy of  Alhassan Ibrahim’s  late goal to deny Anambra Warriors the maximum points.



Niger Tornadoes will be with bulk of the players that was involved in match day 15 against Sunshine Stars in Lokoja with no major absentee Andrew Ikefe looks doubtful but will be accessed by the team medics to know the extents of the knock he received on his right knee on Sundayevening.


Club captain Mustapha Aliko, Bolaji Adeyemo, Ifeanyi Okoye, Wakili Ibrahim, Lukas Yahaya, Gabriel Jeremiah, Peter Momoh and Chidiebere Ajoku are all included in match day squad.


FC Ifeanyi Ubah coach Yaw Preko will rely on the fire power of Prince Aggreh, Ifeanyi Onuigbo, and goalkeeper Bamba Drissa. While Tamen Medrano, Seka Pascal, Jimoh Oni are expected to be involved in the match day squad.


Niger Tornadoes gaffer, Abubakar Bala has respect for his host but nonetheless he has told his boys to give all they could to secure the maximum points or at worst share the spoils which he said would be fair.


“FC Ifeanyi Ubah are a good side, we will give them their respect but you know football is a 90 minute game and it is only at the end you will get to know the result”, Coach Bala said.


Coach Bala added, “I know my boys and I have already told them how to implement the strategies we have laid out to ambush the Anambra Warriors in their own backyard”.


NIGER TORNADOES FORM GUIDE (LAST NPFL 5 MATCHES)
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Abia Warriors  1-0    Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes  2-0    Nasarawa United
Elkanemi Warriors 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Akwa United
Niger Tornadoes  2-1 Sunshine Stars


FCIU FORM GUIDE (LAST NPFL 5 MATCHES)
(DWLLW)
FCIU 3-0  Remo Stars
Nasarawa United  2-0 FCIU
Enyimba  2-0 FCIU
FCIU 3-2 Elkanemi Warriors
Akwa United  1-1 FCIU

FC Robo appoints General Manager, Sports Business Management and Marketing Firm

FC Robo appoints General Manager, Sports Business Management and Marketing Firm

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In a bid to reposition the club to become self-sustai

ning within the next few years, FC Robo International, a Lagos based private owned football club that competes in the elite cadre of the Nigerian Football League, the Nigeria Women Football League has officially appointed a General Manager as well as a Sports Business Management and Marketing Consultant firm for the Club with the aim of positioning the club to become self-sustaining, thus producing results on and off the pitch.

Club Proprietor, Emmanuel Osahon Orobosa addressing the media said the decision is part of the club’s move to ensure the club becomes self sustaining in the next few years which informed the decision to bring on board individuals and organizations who possess the requisite skills and expertise to take the club to the next level having shown that they have the capacity to help the club achieve its goals within the next few years.

Newly named General Manager and trained journalist, Adebayo Oluwasegun until now has served in the capacity of Executive Secretary, TikiTaka Academy Nigeria Ltd, a Swedish Nigerian owned company whom he now works with as a Consultant. He is also Executive Director of fast rising sports agency, Tosmicom Sports Agency a sports marketing firm with wide range of international partnership ties. He is Pioneer of the grass root sports show on Unilag 103.1fm, a sports show he anchored between 2009 and 2014.

One of his first move as part of his plans to re-brand the club was getting Asisat Oshoala, the current African Women’s player of the year as an official brand ambassador of FC Robo, a club that offered her the platform to pursue a career in the game.

In his acceptance speech, he says ‘’the time is now for this club to play by a new set of rules and part of our immediate goal is for this club to become economically independent”.

‘ We will be working with a team with the requisite skills and expertise to move this club forward which is why the club has appointed a sport business management and marketing consultant firm to help improve the corporate re-structuring and re-branding of the club”.

CEO Skyloft Sports, a total sports business solutions company, Abayomi Timisire corroborated the General Manager saying “the immediate aim of the administrative and business management team is to collaborate to position the club to become a model for how a football club with business orientation should be run in this clime and we have since commenced strategic and pragmatic steps on this path’’

 Skyloft Sports has since launched “The FC Robo-COPP (CORPORATE POSITIONING PROJECT)”, to put the club on the pedestal to attract strategic public and private partnerships in line with the club’s vision and goals. This has already started to yield dividends as the club has secured a kit sponsorship for the 2017 season.

 Nigerian owned Sports kits manufacturing company CONE SPORTS, is the new kit sponsor of the club. The Kano based company’s business development manager, Adam Alhassan said that the FC ROBO-CONE SPORTS partnership is very strategic to the company’s expansion drive which would see the brand well integrated in the south-western part of the nation through the club.

 FC Robo Queens will face Abia Angels on 29th of March 2017 in its league season opener. The Lagos based team is grouped alongside Bayelsa Queens, Heartland Queens, Sunshine Queens, Ibom Angels, Abia Angels, COD UTD Ladies (who have pulled out from participating in the league) and Capital City Doves.

Osun Babes' Ohiaeriaku Expects A Tough Task In Lafia

Osun Babes' Ohiaeriaku Expects A Tough Task In Lafia

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Goalkeeper Christy Ohiaeriaku is targeting a good start to the season for Osun Babes, even if they begin the 2016/17 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) with a trip to Nasarawa Amazons.

The Omoluabi Queens open their top tier campaign at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.

Talented Ohiaeriaku understands the task at hand, but also believes she knows what her teammates must do in order to try to cause am upset in the capital city of Nasarawa State.

“We know when we prepare for this game that we will be behind the ball,” she told Nwfl.com.ng.

“We have to be together and when we get it we have to move fast. We want to play well and to get something, it will be difficult but we will try.

“It is the same to play them at any time of the year, you’re going to face them during the season and it will be the same [in Week 1]. We must try to earn a good result and to stay in the game.

“Currently the atmosphere here is different and that added pressure is nice, whilst we are also up against a a great team.”

Optimism is high once again going into the new season, with Ohiaeriaku notably having played well in pre-season.

“You have to forget pre-season because they are just friendlies and you don’t get any points or anything else.

“We have to focus on the League which is where you play for points and we are already doing so.

“If you are good in pre-season, you should get better in the campaign.”

Kurungu: Nasarawa Amazons have to believe

Nasarawa Amazons open their Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) campaign against Osun Babes on Wednesday.

The Lafia based team have strengthened their squad with Chioma Nwankwo, Ogochukwu Peace, Mercy Omokwo and Emenike Ijeoma.

Amazons are seeking to improve on last season's second place finish but head coach of the team Christopher "Kurungu"  Danjuma warns, "there are too many expectations around his side."

"I am clearly very happy with the players who arrived here, but at the same time I'm convinced there are too many expectations around us," the former Super Falcons head coach toldNwfl.com.ng.

"Clearly we will try to succeed with all our strength and attempt to replicate last season, but it will be a very difficult task and we're well aware of that.”

Nasarawa Amazons open their season at the Lafia City Stadium against Osun Babes.

"It is going to be a difficult game against a team that has reinforced," Kurungu.

"We are confident that we can start the campaign on a high. We want to consolidate our position over time. It's only right the fans should dream, but those of us who work in football must be realistic.

"Last season we qualified for the final and narrowly lost to Rivers Angels. We have a great squad with players who can become champions in future.

"The squad is totally concentrated on Osun Babes, as it's important for us to start on the right foot with three points."

Lola Philips: Confluence Queens good enough

Lola Philips: Confluence Queens good enough

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Lola Philips believes Confluence Queens should be strong enough to pick up a result this midweek away to Delta Queens.

Her teammates have already insinuated a similar notion  earlier this week and forward Philips is in agreement - the New Direction Queens goes into Wednesday's match away to the 2012 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) champions.

“We are good enough to compete at the Kwale Township Stadium. It will be very difficult, though, because they will respect Confluence Queens a lot,” reflected the forward to Nwfl.com.ng

“It is the first League game and they will be playing at home, but we must play our game, work our new signings into the team and start the season with a good result.

“We know they have their philosophy. They will start the game very strong, try to pressure us, but we should also start well, be strong and take the risks that we have to take.”

Confluence Queens are in the Group B of the 2017 Premier League season.

Ajayi Delighted To Secure Permanent Move

Ajayi Delighted To Secure Permanent Move

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Defender, Semi Ajayi has revealed he’s delighted to have sealed a permanent switch to Rotherham United from Cardiff City and promised to repay the faith shown in him by the club


The former Nigeria junior international, 23 on Tuesday completed a move to the Millers till 2020.


“It's really good and I'm happy to finally get the deal sorted,” Ajayi told www.themillers.co.uk. 

“I wanted to repay the club for the faith that they have shown in me, so it was great to be offered the chance to make it a permanent switch and hopefully I can help the club push on.”


“Rotherham have given me that regular football which at my age, I feel like I need. Obviously the season hasn't gone well for the club, but when I look at the bigger picture I've enjoyed my time here and I'm pretty sure next year will be a whole lot different.”

“If we go down we'll be looking to challenge at the top and bounce straight back, so I was more than happy to join with that in mind.”


“I'm already here and I am already familiar with the lads and the staff and I have a place up here as well which means that next season I can make the transition seamlessly.

“They've all been really good with me. They're always encouraging me and telling me what I'm doing well and what I'm not doing so well. It's a really good environment for me to learn and improve as a player.”

Boboye looks to Compound Rivers United’s Woes

Boboye looks to Compound Rivers United’s Woes

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Plateau United coach, Kennedy Boboye is looking to take advantage of Rivers United poor form when they meet on Wednesday in a league game.

The Jos outfit gaffer though admitted that Port Harcourt feels like home but he has stated that the focus is to secure a win or at least a point the table toppers visit the garden city in a match day 16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tie.

The Pride of Rivers have recorded just a win in their last five matches and Boboye has revealed that he hopes to take advantage of their host poor form.

“Our motive has always been to be victorious so if we get the three points or a points will be good,” Boboye told Footyalert

“Hard work and discipline has brought us to where we are today. If you check my team, you'll notice that we have about three very experience players while the others are a bunch of players who are hungry, ready to work, learn, play to instructions and when you have a team that is ready to fight then the shouldn't be the limit.”

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“Rivers United poor form lately may count for my team but that doesn't make them a push over. Every team experience its own unique difficulties, may be this is a bad time for Rivers United. After my game, I pray they will come over it. Playing Port Harcourt is like I'm at home, you know that's my home town so I will feel relax playing against one of the best time in Nigeria.”

Rivers United sit 19th on the NPFL table with 14 points from 12 matches while the league leaders, Plateau United have garner 28 points from 15 league games.”

Ikorodu United New Boy, Bashir Bamgbopa Eager For A Debut

Ikorodu United New Boy, Bashir Bamgbopa Eager For A Debut

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Bashir Bamgbopa has revealed that he is ready and hoping for the right opportunity to get his first match in the Nigeria National League (NNL) in the colours of the Oga Boys.

The former Teslim Balogun forward signed a three years deal at Ikorodu United at the start of the season and he’s hoping to make an impact at the Lagos outfit.

“I am happy here at Ikorodu United and working hard while I wait for the right opportunity to make my debut at this level,” Bamgbopa told Footyalert

“Ikorodu United is an ambitious club and I feel delighted to be here. It is a step I will make good use of and I will continue to push as I hope to achieve my dream of playing at the highest level. The club’s target is to make an instant return to the elite league and everyone is working hard to make it a reality.”

“I believe in God’s grace to see me through. I know that I will make so much impact here and hopefully put smiles on the faces of the fans.

Bamgbopa spent two years at Teslim Balgon FC who feature in the third teir league in Nigeria before completing a move for an undisclosed fee to Ikorodu United in 2017
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Ikeh Respects Osun Babes

Ikeh Respects Osun Babes

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Nasarawa Amazons forward Ikeh Ginika expects Osun Babes, Wednesday's opponents, to be a threat in the race to pick one of the two slots in Group B to qualify for the play offs at the end of the regular Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) season.

The Lafia side begin the season as favourites to finish in top two in the tough group, but the former Confluence Queens youngster she is impressed by the Oshogbo outfit.

"We have to start the season well can't disappoint the expectations of our fans," Ikeh told Footyalert.

"However, Osun Babes will be fighting, like us, in the group. They have become stronger with Edewor Precious and Seun Atanda now in attack.

"I think the game against them will be extremely difficult because it is our opening game of the season."                        

MFM FC's Adekunle confident of victory v Abia Warriors

MFM FC's Adekunle confident of victory v Abia Warriors

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC forward, Adegboyega Adekunle believes his side will be victorious in Wednesday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) midweek game against Abia Warriors FC.

The Olukoya Boys are hosts to the Abia-based team in Wednesday’s Matchday 16 clash scheduled to take place at the Soccer Temple, Agege Township Stadium.

MFM FC who have not tasted defeat at home this season narrowly lost their last league match away from home to Gombe United on Sunday courtesy of a 54th minute strike from Sadiq Shuaibu.

Adekunle said his team are prepared to challenge Abia Warriors for the three points stating the importance of the maximum points at stake.

" I think we are prepared for the game tomorrow against Abia Warriors. It is a game we must win with a good number of goals and I believe we will make our fans proud at the end of the game.

" Abia Warriors have been in fine form in the league, they defeated Kano Pillars 3-0 in their last league match so they are coming into this game with a lot of confidence.

" We are not happy with the result of our last league match where we lost 1-0. This game is very important to us, the maximum points will take us back to the league summit and we have to do all we can to get it," he told mountaintopfc.com.

MFM FC are in second position on the 20-team table with 27 points from 15 matchdays. A win against the Ochendu Boys will take the Lagos-based outfit back to the top of the log depending on the outcome of results elsewhere.

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Watch Stephen Odey's Goals

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Owu Sportwear Brand Set To Take Over Africa

Owu Sportwear Brand Set To Take Over Africa

By Footyalert → Monday, 27 March 2017

Nigeria’s leading kit manaufacturer, OWU Sportswear is set to take a bold step on the continent as the CEO of the Nigerian brand, Tunji Brown has revealed that discussion is at advance stage to kit clubs in Kenya, Ghana and Cameroon.

Named as the best Sportswear brand in Nigeria by the League Bloggers Award, OWU Sportswear has continued to raise the bar in the domestic scene, after signing its first kit deal with one of Nigeria’s biggest football brand, Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in 2010, the Lagos base outfit has grown to kit more than half of the 20 teams in Nigeria elite league and still has strong presence in the lower league, the amateur leagues and in grassroot football.

“In terms of acceptance, it has been good and we are actually growing if we consider where we started from with a Nigerian elite league club, Shooting Stars in 2010. Now in 2017 in the Premier League, we have six clubs that wear our kits and before the season runs out we are likely to have one more club join the OWU brand. In the Nigeria National League (second tier league in Nigeria) we have 10 clubs signed to the OWU kits. So it’s obvious that we are doing fine,” OWU Sportswear CEO, Tunji Brown told Footyalert

“We don’t only have presence in the top two leagues in Nigeria alone, in a few weeks time we shall announce some clubs in the amateur division and going by various competitions that we kit as well it’s obvious that we have a presence in the 36 states in the country and including the Federal capital, Abuja so based on that I will consent to the fact we are doing well.”

With all the manufacturing process done in their Lagos factory, the OWU Sportswear brand has opened discussions with clubs in Kenya, Ghana and Cameroon in a move to spread through the African continent.

“Very soon, Africa will see the brand, OWU because the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) All Stars U17 currently participating in an international competition in South Africa have OWU kits on them. We are in discussions with teams in Kenya, Ghana and in Cameroon. So as soon as we sort out the details then we shall go live in those countries I mentioned.”

“My ideal situation of kitting clubs in the Nigerian league would be when every fan in Nigeria can wear the replicas of their teams to go see matches not using foreign club jerseys,” Brown concludes

NNL Week 3 Full Time Scores

NNL Week 3 Full Time Scores

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Southern Conference
 Crown FC 1-0 Osun United
Akwa Starlets 0-0 Warrior Wolves.
AS Racine's 3-2 Abia Comet FC.
First Bank FC 1-0 Ikorodu United.
Nnewi United FC 0-1 Heartland FC.
Gateway FC 1-0 Go-Round FC.
 Delta Force FC 2-0 My People FC .
Bayelsa United 1-0 Unicem Rovers.
Bendel Insurance 2-1 Papillo FC.

Northern Conference
Kwara United 3-1 FC Zamfara.
Mighty Jet 1-0 FC Taraba.
Kogi United FC 1-0 FRSC FC.
Yobe D' Stars 2-0 Jigawa Golden Stars.
Sokoto United 1-0 FC Abuja

#NPFLLive NPFL Week 15 Results

#NPFLLive NPFL Week 15 Results

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Gombe United 1-0 MFM
Nasarawa 1-0 Shooting Stars
Plateau United 4-1 ABS
Remo Stars 2-1 Wikki Tourist
Enyimba 1-0 Rivers United
Abia Warriors 3-0 Kano Pillars
Niger Tornadoes 2-1 Sunshine Stars
Katsina United 1-0 Enugu Rangers
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El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Lobi Stars

Akwa United Vs FC Ifeanyi Ubah -
Kickoff - 7:15pm

Photo Gallery: Sunshine Queens V Ibom Angels

Photo Gallery: Sunshine Queens V Ibom Angels

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Ebuehi Delighted Tyronne Picked Nigeria Ahead Of Netherlands

Ebuehi Delighted Tyronne Picked Nigeria Ahead Of Netherlands

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Marvin Ebuehi has spoken to thenff.com of his joy that first son Tyronne Ebuehi has finally committed to Nigeria after the misunderstanding that trailed his first call-up by fatherland.

“I must confess to you that I am glad that he has finally committed to Nigeria. I am very proud as a father. The first call –up, there was a misunderstanding and things went the way they did, unfortunately.

“I apologize for that misunderstanding. I have always said that he would have to play for Nigeria at senior level, because I am proud of my country,” said the Edo State –born father of three.

Ebuehi, an Amsterdam –based businessman was at the Super Eagles’ Crowne Plaza London Ealing hotel on Saturday with Dutch wife, Toos and a couple of in-laws.

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“Tyronne has always been crazy about football from an early age. I put him in an academy at the age of six and I’m not surprised that he’s on the way to living his dream.”

Tyronne’s sister Tyvanne is a UK –based model and brother Trevin is a student in Holland.

“I am praying that Tyronne fulfills his ambition of playing for a big club in Europe, and also become an important player for the Super Eagles of Nigeria.”

Onazi Assures On World Cup Ticket As Chelsea Youngster Two Others Join Eagles

Onazi Assures On World Cup Ticket As Chelsea Youngster Two Others Join Eagles

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Nigeria’s young and vibrant squad is thinking of little else apart from qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, so says stand-in Captain Eddy Ogenyi Onazi.

The petite but lion –hearted midfielder spoke on Sunday during a meeting of the Super Eagles with NFF President Amaju Pinnick, at the team’s Crowne Plaza London Ealing hotel.

“I am always delighted anytime I look at the faces of everyone in camp. The determination is real and infectious. It is a young and focused group; we all want to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2018 and the next Africa Cup of Nations.

“We are happy that the NFF President is here and spoken very well, and we want to assure Nigerians that we will keep up the momentum in the World Cup qualifying race and at the same time go all out for the Cup of Nations ticket.”

 
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Onazi, who plays for Trabzonspor FC of Turkey, added that the friendly against Senegal’s Teranga Lions on Thursday was an excellent preparation for the Super Eagles’ very crucial five competitive matches later this year.

Nigeria host South Africa in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in June, before quick, home-and-away 2018 FIFA World Cup sessions against Cameroon late August and early September, and concluding World Cup qualifiers against Zambia (at home in October) and Algeria (away in November).

Earlier, Pinnick appreciated the players and officials for their sense of duty and commitment to the cause, while assuring that the Federation will work assiduously hard to see that their outstanding entitlements are offset soonest.

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports and Youth Development, Senator Obinna Ogba also assured the group of the Nigeria government’s appreciation of their toil, and charged them to go ahead and earn the tickets to the FIFA World Cup and the Africa Cup of Nations.

On Saturday night, youthful Chelsea FC and England U20 defender Ola Aina arrived at the Super Eagles’ camp, joined soon after by attacking midfielders Josh Maja (Sunderland) and Ebere Eze (Queens Park Rangers). All were invited to join the Nigeria squad for a training match on Monday, for assessment by the technical crew.

Friendly Watch Nigeria 1-1 Senegal

Friendly Watch Nigeria 1-1 Senegal

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Crown’s Afolabi Reveals Plan To Defeat Osun United

Crown’s Afolabi Reveals Plan To Defeat Osun United

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Crown FC striker, Afolabi Timothy has revealed that the Ajilete Boys have the right plan to humble Osun United when both teams meet at the Soun stadium in a week 3 Nigeria National League (NNL) tie on Sunday.


Osun United looked to have started the season on a high as they are yet to lose after two matches. The Omoluabi Giants have picked four points from two matches and sit 7th on the NNL Southern Conference table while the host, Crown has three points from two matches.

The goal poacher who joined the Ogbomoso outfit from Karamone FC at the start of the season took his preseason form to the new NNL season having gotten an assist in two matches. His presence in the box has been a major worry for opponents, his physic, pace and creative moves from the wings to the box is no doubt an advantage for Crown.

The southwest derby will pull a capacity crowd to the Soun stadium and Afolabi believes that the ever passionate Ogbomoso fans will play a key part in the match with their continuous cheers just he predicts a 2-0 win for the home team.

“We had a very good preparation before the start of the season, having that mental strength is needed at this level because of the number of matches each teams will play this season. We shall host Osun United on Sunday here in Ogbomoso and I am confident that we shall secure a win,” Afolabi told Footyalert
“Osun United is not going to be a hard nut for us to crack because we have studied their style and approach to games.  We have a detailed information about all our opponents and it’s a continuous thing. If we compare player to player, we have a bunch of highly talented players and we play as  a strong unit. Even if you consider the head to head, we still have an edge over them. They have not picked a point here in Ogbomoso and that will continue on Sunday. As much as I admit that it will be a tough contest, I still predict that we shall record a 2-0 win,”

After playing their season opener against Ikorodu United which they won 1-0 behind closed door, the fans will have an opportunity to see the Ajilete Boys entertain them but Afolabi has charged the fans to continue to support the team.

“We played our first match behind closed door against Ikorodu United and we won but on Sunday the fans will be opportune to see us play, their support will motivate us. They should come out and be that important 12th player of Crown,” Afolabi stated.

Nigeria, Burkina Faso Friendly Has Been Called

Nigeria, Burkina Faso Friendly Has Been Called

By Footyalert → Saturday, 25 March 2017

The Super Eagles’ second international friendly, against Burkina Faso in London on Monday, has been called off after seven players in the Burkinabe contingent failed to secure entry visas into the United Kingdom. The other players are able to enter the UK.


Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Barrister Chris Green told thenff.com in London: “We regret to announce that the second friendly match we had scheduled for the Super Eagles as part of preparations for the remaining matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying series and the beginning of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualification race would no longer take place on Monday, 27th March 2017.

“The match in question is called off due to no fault of either the organizers or the Nigeria Football Federation. We will announce further plans for the Super Eagles’ preparation for these two important qualifying campaigns in due course.”


There is no British Embassy in Ouagadougou, and officials of the Federation Burkinabe de Football had been shuttling between Accra and Ouagadougou for visa processing. FBF sources said the Embassy in Accra told them last week to proceed to Morocco (where the Etalons played the Atlas Lions on Friday) and that the visas would be issued there.


However, the applications were still pending at the British Embassy in Morocco as at close of work on Friday, the last working day before match day in London.


The Burkinabe Football Federation on Friday, 24th March 2017 by 7pm UK time telephoned the match organizers to say some of their players and officials were unable to secure entry visas into the United Kingdom and therefore would not be able to honour the match.


NFF President and CAF Executive Committee member, Amaju Pinnick was unhappy with the development but stated that the objectives of satisfying the technical team’s desire of squaring up against tough, physical African opposition and fostering team bonding and organization were achieved.


“The Technical Adviser (Gernot Rohr) wanted to play very physical African teams, as part of the preparations for the World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon, and we duly fulfilled that with the arrangements we made for Senegal and Burkina Faso.


“Unfortunately, some of the Burkinabe players could not secure entry visas into the UK. It is nobody’s fault. Our joy is that we were able to play Senegal and got a fair result with a depleted squad, and also the objectives of team bonding, team building, team discipline and further imparting the Technical Adviser’s philosophy to the group have been well served.


“The Technical Adviser has also been able to look at a few more options, and our strength-in-depth is looking very good.”