NFF to inspect Kaduna for Eagles, Pharaohs match

NFF to inspect Kaduna for Eagles, Pharaohs match

By Footyalert → Monday, 8 February 2016

The Nigeria Football Federation will this week inspect facilities and equipment at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Egypt.

NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, told thenff.com on Monday that the inspection visit will take place on Thursday, and that facilities to be inspected include the playing pitch of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, dressing rooms, proposed training pitches, scoreboard, sanitary facilities, spectator stands and media facilities.

Sanusi will conduct the inspection alongside the Director of Facilities at the National Sports Commission, Engineer Shehu Ibrahim.

Osho targets Gold Cup semi spot

Osho targets Gold Cup semi spot

By Footyalert → Sunday, 7 February 2016

Technical Adviser Crown Football Club of Ogbomosho, Fatai Osho, has insisted that his team can make it to the last four of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.

The young. tactician made this known when he gave credit to his players after they defeated City of David (COD) United 1-2 in their second game in Ijebu Ode on Sunday.

The Ajilete Valiants recorded their first victory of the championship as they came from behind to beat their Nigeria National League rivals.

GOLD CUP: Pillars/Giwa game delights- Dosu

GOLD CUP: Pillars/Giwa game delights- Dosu

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Atlanta 1996 Gold medalist, Dosu Joseph (MON) has expressed satisfaction with the level of play between Kano Pillars and Giwa FC in the Gold Cup Pre-Season championshipin Ijebu-Ode.

The Sai Masu Gida team defeated Giwa FC by a lone goal at the weekend to qualify to the semi-finals with 6points.

"It's a pre-season game, as the coaches want to have a first assessment of the old and new players playing as a team. I felt Giwa started very well against Kano Pillars, but in the second half, they fizzled out and their opponents took the game to them and scored the only goal of the game."

Gold Cup : Lobi Stars book Semi-final ticket

Gold Cup : Lobi Stars book Semi-final ticket

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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, on Sunday evening beat Nigeria National League (NNL) campaigner, Remo Stars Football Club 1-0 to book a place in the semis of the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament in Ijebu-Ode.

Dickson Idakwo flick header in the 43rd minute of the encounter gave the Makurdi based team the crucial victory over the Sky Blue Stars.

Pillars to tackle Supreme with vigour- Ganaru

Pillars to tackle Supreme with vigour- Ganaru

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Kano Pillars Football Cub say they would approach their last Group A against Supreme Court FC of Abuja with vigour in the ongoing Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament. 

Both teams have qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament in Ijebu-ode after pulling 6points each from two matches.

Coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru, stated thus after his team's 1-0 victory against Giwa FC of Jos on Saturday.

"It was a good game, both teams put in their best. I want to confirm to you that we are very much on course for the new NPL season as my players, old and new are beginning to understand themselves and play to my football philosophy."

On his last Group A game against Supreme Court, who has also qualified for the semi-finals of the Gold Cup, Baba Ganaru stated that: "I'm not going to use a second string players because I don't have one. In my first game against FC Ebedei and the second against Giwa FC, we made use of different set of players, so I could line any starting 11 against Supreme Court."

As regards the play standard from all the participating teams, "I'm quite impressed as the non NPL teams have performed well. FC Ebedei and Supreme Court that Pillars will be playing against in the final Group A game have not done badly."

"They are very agile and engertic as they didn't play the big teams with much respect." 

Both team battle for who go top of the group today (Monday) at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode.

Scottish Club, Dundee United Sign Nigerian

Scottish Club, Dundee United Sign Nigerian

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Scottish Club, Dundee United have announced that they've signed former Inverness Caledonian Thistle striker, Edward Ofere subject to international clearance.

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The Nigeria international, Ofere, 29 who recently has a short stay at Turkish club, Boluspor told the club's official website that his aim is to help the club.

Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo Snubs Huge Cash Move

Super Eagles Striker, Odion Ighalo Snubs Huge Cash Move

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Watford striker Odion Ighalo has asserted that he turned down a £300,000-a-week contract offer from an unarmed Chinese Super League club in the previous summer. 

The Nigeria international, Ighalo, 26, scored 20 times for Watford last season as the Hornets gained promotion to the Premier League 

GOLD CUP: Crown tie will be tough, says Allen

GOLD CUP: Crown tie will be tough, says Allen

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CITY Of David United coach, Festus Allen has said that his team will give Crown FC it's best shot against Crown FC in today's (Sunday) make-or-bust game in the Gold Cup.

A delighted Allen told newsmen after his side recorded their first victory as they piped Imperial FC 1-0.

"The game could have gone either way, as both teams tried to get the better out of each other. Like I said, COD United is using the championship to build a team that will compete well in the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season and also screen some of the players that we have invited.