Iheanacho remembers late mother ... Dedicates goals to junior brother

Iheanacho remembers late mother ... Dedicates goals to junior brother

By 9jafootyalert → Sunday, 20 October 2013

 Golden Eaglets four goal hero   in the 6-1 win over Mexico on Saturday at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup, Kelechi Iheanacho has dedicated the goals to the memory of his late mother as well as his junior brother, Chibuike.

Mrs. Iheanacho passed on last February and Iheanacho said the memories of his mum flooded back as he entered the pitch against the defending champions, adding that she would be proud of his achievement. “First and foremost, I want to thank God for giving us victory today and for giving me the opportunity to score four  the goals," said Kelechi who clocked 17 on October 3rd.

UAE 2013 World Cup: We won't underrate Sweden,- Manu

UAE 2013 World Cup: We won't underrate Sweden,- Manu

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Head Coach Manu Garba has said pointedly here that the Golden Eaglets would not underrate their next Group F opponent, Sweden in their second game at  the 2013  FIFA Under-17 World Cup after  beating defending champions, Mexico 6-1 on Saturday.

The Golden Eaglets would return to Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium on Tuesday to face debutante Sweden and Manu said at the post-match media conference that the National Under-17 team would approach the game against   the Europeans in a professional way.

Golden Eaglets: Makanjuola reunites with Chelsea colleagues

Golden Eaglets: Makanjuola reunites with Chelsea colleagues

By 9jafootyalert → Saturday, 19 October 2013

The Dinat Resort Hotel provided a perfect melting point for Golden Eaglets’ Habib Makanjuola to reunite with his Chelsea’s teammates who are with Sweden at this 2013 UAE FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Sweden, Golden Eaglets’ First Round opponents are in this tournament for the first time and in their tow is Isak Ssewankambo -a ball-winning central midfielder at Chelsea. Also on their list is
another Chelsea-bound defender, Ali Suljic - currently with Motala AIF, who plays in the Ostergotland regional league in the Swedish third division.

Merit Award: Premier Clubs League To Share N50 Million

Merit Award: Premier Clubs League To Share N50 Million

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A total sum of N50m has been set aside by the League Management Company (LMC) to reward teams that participated in the 2013 Glo Premier League season which ends on Sunday. It is the first time the Champions of the season will earn prize money since the advent of Premier League football in the country back in 2005. The top prize of N10m will go to the champions in a graduated payment that will see the last placed team receiving N1m.

Blatter, Abu-Dhabi Crown Prince may grace Nigeria-Mexico cracker

Blatter, Abu-Dhabi Crown Prince may grace Nigeria-Mexico cracker

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Influential Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi emirate, His Highness, Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan , is one of the Very-Very Important personalities (VVIP)  expected at Saturday's opening match between Nigeria and Mexico  in Al-Ain, even with words rife that FIFA President, Mr. Joseph Sepp Blatter might also be in attendance.

Golden Eaglets get Scandinavian referees....... To wear white jerseys against Mexico

Golden Eaglets get Scandinavian referees....... To wear white jerseys against Mexico

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Four Scandinavian referees including three from Norway  and  the other from  Denmark  would oversee Golden  Eaglets’ first match at the 2013 UAE FIFA Under-17 World Cup  to be played at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium  on Saturday at 17:00 hours local time-2:00pm in Nigeria.

No-nonsense   Norwegian referee, Svein Oddvar Moen who sent off Mario Balotelli in a World Cup qualifying game between Czech Republic and Italy as recent as June 7th, 2013 will be in charge at the centre. The 34-year-old Moen became an international referee in 2005; and he officiated at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup hosted and won by Mexico. He has equally officiated at the top level of European football including the UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg between Real Madrid and Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium last year.

Jordan Friendly: Keshi Says No Sentiments

Jordan Friendly: Keshi Says No Sentiments

By 9jafootyalert → Friday, 18 October 2013

Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi has said there will be no sentiments in the selection process of the players who will make the final cut for the international friendly against the Jordanian national team between the old and the new invited players.

Keshi, who spoke in Abuja, said the match to him is like a World Cup qualifier or even a final and it effectively kick-starts preparation for the CHAN 2014 championship that will be hosted in South Africa in January, thus praising the NFF for the vision of quick preparation. Keshi spoke through team scribe, Dayo Enebi Achor.

Pre-Season Gist: Crown FC retains 21,shops for better legs

Pre-Season Gist: Crown FC retains 21,shops for better legs

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The management of Crown football Club Ogbomoso has ratified a list of 21 players out of the former 36 that prosecuted the Nigeria National League (NNL) preparatory to the 2013/2014  Nigeria Premier League,while the remaining 15 players have been summarily placed on transfer market.

Those on  retention list are Abiodun Akinola,Segun Ayo,Victor Ikechukwu,Ibeh christian,Giwa hammed,Ako Bareng,Adigun Adewale,Akeem Ganiyu,Ali Aliu,Sylvester Francis,Bello Waheed,Bode Daniel,Lukman Abegunrin,Wale Bello others are Raji Abdulattef,Ayo Ojo,Micheal Uweru,  Olayiwola oyeleke,Hakeem Ganiyu, Sulaiman Fatai,Folorunso  saad  and Kamoordeen Sulaiman.