Nigeria Pitch Awards: Stephen Keshi, Paul Bassey Receive Award Trophies

Nigeria Pitch Awards: Stephen Keshi, Paul Bassey Receive Award Trophies

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday, 20 May 2014

Nigeria Pitch Awards: Stephen Keshi, Paul Bassey Receive Award Trophies
Chief Coach of the Super Eagles, Stephen OkechukwuKeshi, veteran sport journalist, Paul Bassey and Jelili Ogunmuyiwa yesterday received the Award trophies in a brief ceremony organised by Matchmakers Consult International, organisers of the Nigeria Pitch Awards in Lagos.

Speaking at the occasion, Shina Philips, Matchmakers Consult Managing Director said the brief ceremony was organised to give the award winners the opportunity to receive their award trophies and plaques in a ceremony and environment a keen to the elaborate main Award Ceremony held in Calabar on Saturday, 16 November 2014. He also stated that decisions on winners were made by close to hundred voters spread across the thirty-six states of the nation making the award very credible and widely accepted.

Stephen Keshi received the award for the Coach of the Year (2013) while Jelili Ogunmuyiwa was honoured as the Referee of the Year (2013). Paul Bassey got the Special Recognition in Football Award for his invaluable contributions to the growth of sports journalism in Nigeria and Africa.

While receiving his award, Coach Stephen Keshi thanked Alhaji Aminu Maigari and the Board of the Nigeria Football Federation for having faith in him and entrusting him with the responsibility of handling the Super Eagles. He spoke glowingly of the contributions of his coaching team and the players who have made his success a possibility.

The second edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards will take place later in the year.

Golden Eaglets To Face Football College On Wednesday

Golden Eaglets To Face Football College On Wednesday

By 9jafootyalert → Tuesday, 8 April 2014

In continuation of their preparation ahead of the WAFU B Tournament in Togo, the Golden Eaglets would file out against youngsters from Abuja Football College at the NFF/ FIFA Goal Project Pitch on Wednesday at 9am

It would be Golden Eaglets' second test game; coming on the heel of

NAFDAC Seek Drug Free Super Eagles Ahead Of World Cup

NAFDAC Seek Drug Free Super Eagles Ahead Of World Cup

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The Director General National Agency For Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Dr. Paul Orhii, said plans are being made to sensitize the players of the Super Eagles of Nigeria on the need to be drug-free ahead of the 2014 world cup in Brazil.

The DG NAFDAC who made this known in

Abuja bubbles for CAF coaching course

Abuja bubbles for CAF coaching course

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More than 80 coaches from different parts of the federation are taking part in a two-week CAF -C License Coaching Course organised by the Nigeria Football Federaton in Abuja.

Former National Coaches Kashimawo Laloko, Monday Sinclair, James Peters and Amodu Shaibu are the instructors at the event which began

School Children Demand Peace In Nigeria

School Children Demand Peace In Nigeria

By 9jafootyalert → Monday, 7 April 2014

Young School children, in commemoration of the United Nations day on Sports for Peace and Development in Nigeria, played a 'football match for peace' on Friday April 4.

The match was played between LEA school Utako and LEA school zone 2, ended 1-0 in favour of LEA Utako.

The children, put in their best, in a bid to call the government to act on

Eaglets Assistant Coach, Baleria Goes Back To School

Eaglets Assistant Coach, Baleria Goes Back To School

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Kabiru Baleria, Golden Eaglets' assistant coach, has gone back to school to update his knowledge of the game. The former El-Kanemi Warriors' attacker who was on the coaching staff of league champions, Kano Pillars, is presently undergoing the
Confederation of African Football (CAF) Grade C-License course at the NFF/ FIFA Goal Project in Abuja.

Participants at the

Former Golden Eaglets Assistant Captain To Lead Flying Eagles in Morocco

Former Golden Eaglets Assistant Captain To Lead Flying Eagles in Morocco

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Photo by MTNFootball

Wilfred Ndidi will captain the Flying Eagles for two warm-up games against Morocco this week, coach Manu Garba has announced.

“Wilfred was one of the assistant captains of the Golden Eaglets last year before he went on to join the Flying Eagles at the 2013 FIFA U20 World Cup in Turkey,” Manu said.

“He will captain the team for the matches in Morocco.”

The Flying Eagles battle their

Keshi To Okpala: Don’t Pitch Me Against NFF

Keshi To Okpala: Don’t Pitch Me Against NFF

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Super Eagles Head Coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has described as ridiculous a report in a national daily at the weekend which quoted former Assistant Coach, Sylvanus Okpala as saying that the money given to the team by the Cross River state government after last year’s Nations Cup triumph was shared by Nigeria Football Federation officials.

Speaking from Abuja after

Friendly: Golden Eaglets thrash Super Falcons 6-0

Friendly: Golden Eaglets thrash Super Falcons 6-0

By 9jafootyalert → Friday, 4 April 2014

Golden Eaglets handed out a 6-0 defeat to the Super Falcons in an early morning game at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project Pitch on Friday.

The match was an opportunity for the Golden Eaglets' coaching crew to watch their new recruits under match situation and they responded well despite having a week following their screening exercise.

The lads would soon take the

Flash Back: This Is The Youngest Player To Feature In The Nigeria National League

Flash Back: This Is The Youngest Player To Feature In The Nigeria National League

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Ismaila Podoh (15years old at that time ) of City of David United FC, made history in a week 13 league match (16th March 2013) of Nigeria National League (NNL) between COD Utd and Bendel Insurance as the youngest player to feature for a club in the Nigeria National League (NNL).

At that time, the current technical adviser of Remo Stars, Olabode Awakan who was with COD United FC at that time gave the young player an opportunity to

Super Eagles Defender, Ambrose Insist He Doesn't Want A Break Till World Cup.

Super Eagles Defender, Ambrose Insist He Doesn't Want A Break Till World Cup.

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Photo by Daily Record

Super Eagles and Celtic defender, Efe Ambrose insist he doesn't want a break till the World Cup as Celtic manager, Neil Lennon wants to give his World Cup stars a break.

Efe, who has represented Nigeria at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup, the Summer Olympics and the Africa Cup of Nations said he'll prefer to play football instead of

Akpokona Set Trap For Gombe United At Ibadan

Akpokona Set Trap For Gombe United At Ibadan

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Nigeria Premier League Side,Crown Football club, Ogbomoso have improved on their tactics to ambush the visiting Gombe United on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Stadium,Ibadan in the week 5 fixture.

 The technique is necessary to cushion the effect of the

Lagos Federation Cup Draws Will Start By 4pm Today

Lagos Federation Cup Draws Will Start By 4pm Today

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday, 3 April 2014

39 teams will fight to be in the finals of the Lagos Federation Cup scheduled to start on the 5th of April 2014.

COD United FC are the current champions, the White Lions defeated MFM FC in 2013 finals and both teams represented the state at the Nationals.

According to a statement by the

#FlashBackMonday- If You Saw USA 94 World Cup...........What Happened in This Picture?

#FlashBackMonday- If You Saw USA 94 World Cup...........What Happened in This Picture?

By 9jafootyalert → Monday, 22 July 2013

What Happened in This Picture?

Hint: Check the stats below.......

#FlashBackMonday- Vincent Enyeama, Which Tournament is This?

#FlashBackMonday- Vincent Enyeama, Which Tournament is This?

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Vincent Enyeama doing his thing but what year, which tournament and against which team?

#FlashBackMonday- What does this picture remind you of????

#FlashBackMonday- What does this picture remind you of????

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 What does this picture remind you of????


HINT-His name is Obafemi Martins, he scored a goal that made his club champions of..........?

Ajagun says Flying Eagles not under pressure

Ajagun says Flying Eagles not under pressure

By 9jafootyalert → Thursday, 20 June 2013

Flying Eagles Captain- Abdul Jelel Ajagun

Flying Eagles skipper Abduljaleel Ajagun has said the team are not under pressure at the U20 World Cup in Turkey.

Nigeria failed to retain their African Youth Championship in Algeria in April and they struggled at the recent Toulon International Tournament in France.

But Ajagun has assured his team will rise to the occasion when it matters most in Turkey.

“We’re not under pressure and we hope to give our best for

FLYING EAGLES PROFILES

FLYING EAGLES PROFILES

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PLAYERS BIO

GOALKEEPERS

JONAH USMAN 10/10/1993 80kg 1.84m ABS FC

He was first choice at the recent African Youth Championship in Algeria, featuring in all five matches for his team. This is his second season in the Nigerian top flight with ABS FC of Ilorin. He is tall and a good shot stopper. He is a product of

Obuh: Portugal match a must-win

Obuh: Portugal match a must-win

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Flying Eagles coach John Obuh has declared that Friday’s opening World Cup match against Portugal is a must-win one.

The Nigeria U20s will take on their Portuguese counterparts from 7pm Nigerian time at the beautiful Kayseri Kadir Has Stadium to kick start their 2013 World Cup campaign.

“This is our first game at the World Cup. It’s very crucial and a must-win match because a win will ease the pressure on the team and it will

Hungary Seeks Closer Football Ties with Nigeria

Hungary Seeks Closer Football Ties with Nigeria

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The Ambassador of Hungary to Nigeria, His Excellency Zsolt Maris on
Wednesday visited the Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation,
saying he is determined to forge closer ties between Nigeria and
Hungary in the football sector.

“There is so much we can learn from Nigeria as the champion team of
Africa in football. Nigeria is also one of the strongest
football-playing nations of the world.

“Hungary used to be up there in