Nasarawa Boss Boastful Ahead Federation Cup

Nasarawa Boss Boastful Ahead Federation Cup

By Footyalert → Thursday, 3 November 2016

Nasarawa United FC chairman, Barrister Isaac Danladi boasted on Thursday that his Solid Miners will be too strong for FC IfeanyiUbah when both teams clash in the Federation Cup final on Sunday.

For the second year running, a new winner is bound to emerge for the oldest competition in the land when the Miners and Anambra Warriors tango for 90 minutes on the artificial turf of the Teslim Balogun Stadium.

“We are very focused on winning this competition. For one week, we camped in Ibadan to avoid distractions, and we have confidence that we are ready to go for it on Sunday,” Danladi told thenff.com.

The Lafia –based club will hope to benefit from their experience in playing in the continent this year, when they reached the second round of the CAF Confederation Cup before losing to CS Constantinois of Algeria.

NFF Explains Why Golden Eaglets Will Participate In Korea Tourney

NFF Explains Why Golden Eaglets Will Participate In Korea Tourney

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The Nigeria Football Federation has explained why it decided that the U17 National Team, Golden Eaglets, participate in the forthcoming 2016 U19 Suwon Continental Cup tournament.

General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, told thenff.com on Thursday that the Federation is encouraged to sustain the team’s momentum and prepare it for bigger challenges as a result of the series of examinations done to ascertain the fact they are truly U17 players.

“Apart from the tests conducted by the NFF, there was a medical team from CAF that subjected the players to another thorough examination. We are very sure the boys are U17 players and we must do everything to prepare them for bigger challenges, as they will constitute the next U20 team.

“They showed naivity and a level of innocence in the way they approached the match in Niger Republic, and that was partly why they were intimidated out of the African qualifying series.”

Rohr calls up Akpeyi to replace Ikeme

Rohr calls up Akpeyi to replace Ikeme

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has now invited South Africa –based goalkeeper Daniel Akpeyi to camp for next week’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Algeria in Uyo.

Akpeyi, who stars for Chippa United, was in the Nigeria U20 squad that finished as runners –up at the 2005 FIFA U20 World Cup in the Netherlands, and was also in the bronze –winning U23 team at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament in Brazil in August this year.

MFM FC begins screening exercise

MFM FC begins screening exercise

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos has began full screening exercise of new players ahead of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

The Olukoya Boys who returned to camp last week Thursday from the season's break after their campaign in the 2015/16 Nigerian were joined by promising talents from various leagues and non league sides on Tuesday morning at the Prayer City training ground in preparation for the forthcoming Nigeria top league season.

MFM FC head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu told mountaintopfc.com that the open screening would last for one week starting with a list of invited players from various clubs across the country as he prepared to put together a formidable squad that will challenge for a top place finish in the 2016/17 NPFL season.

 

Asekunowo: Rivers United Destined To Rule Africa

Asekunowo: Rivers United Destined To Rule Africa

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Rivers United defender,  Ayobami Asekunowo believes that the  Port Harcourt base outfit will rule Africa in 2017.

The club, Rivers United which birth after the merger of Dolphins FC and Sharks FC (both based in Rivers State) finished second on the NPFL 2015/16 log which earned them a Caf Champions League ticket.

Ayobami Asekunowo who just resumed from a short break sounded refreshed and strong willed as he stated that the tour of Spain promised the team by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike will definitely motivate the team.

"I spent my holiday in Jos, Plateau State with my family but the break isn't that long especially after staying away from them for a long period. But i still thank God that i met them in good health which is the most important thing.

All set for grand finale of 2016 Federation Cup

All set for grand finale of 2016 Federation Cup

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 1 November 2016

The stage is set for the grand finale of this year’s men and women Federation Cup competitions, scheduled for the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

Nnewi –based FC IfeanyiUbah will confront Nasarawa United of Lafia in a match of debutants in the men’s final, while League champions Rivers Angels will clash with Bayelsa Queens in the women’s final.

The women’s final is billed to start at 1.30pm, with the men’s version to begin at 3.30pm.

The Governors of Anambra, Nasarawa, Rivers and Bayelsa are expected to be at the venue, as well as host Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

On its way to the final, Nasarawa United, nicknamed Solid Miners, defeated FC Abuja 1-0 in the Round of 64, beat Go Round FC by the same margin in the Round of 32 and saw off Dynamite United also 1-0 in the Round of 16.

Alice Ogebe has been voted the Futbalgalore.com's Nigeria Women Premier League player of the year for 2015/16.

Alice Ogebe has been voted the Futbalgalore.com's Nigeria Women Premier League player of the year for 2015/16.

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The winger beat closest rival Ifeoma Paulinus and Anam Imo to the prize having scored 7 goals in the Premier League campaign.

Ogebe was voted by members of the Facebook Group, Naija Female Soccer ahead of Nasarawa Amazons' Anam Imo in second and COD Ladies' Ifeoma Paulinus in third.

The awards is aimed at rewarding players and officials of clubs who excelled in the Nigeria Women Premier League and the grassroots.

League Management Company chairman Alhaji Shehu Dikko, Rivers Angels team manager Mrs Matilda Onyiloha and Confluence Queens chairman Mallam Abdul Sule all got merit awards for their contributions to the development of women football in Nigeria.

2018 FIFA World Cup:A Deep Look At Gernot Rohrs' latest squad versus Algeria

2018 FIFA World Cup:A Deep Look At Gernot Rohrs' latest squad versus Algeria

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By Ettedem Philip

It's official that Gernot Rohr has released his final squad for the match against Algeria for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier and barring any injury or unforeseen circumstances, this team will on November 12 play against Algeria.

I will dissect the invited players to the team based on their various positions and also do permutations .

Goalkeepers:

Three goalkeepers were invited, Carl Ikeme, Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Delete Alampasu.

This looks straightforward as Ikeme is the first choice goalie but it's the second choice that will pull a little bit of competition as Ezenwa is not playing regularly due to NPFL being on break while Alampasu is playing regularly for his Portuguese club side FC Cesarense.