Author: Mike
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FIFA U20 World Cup: NFF finally secures release of AC Milan Victor Eletu to Flying Eagles Camp
After a tough struggle, the Nigeria football Federation NFF have finally secured the release of AC Milan youngster,Victor Eletu who will join the Flying Eagles training camp on Thursday The Rooseneri initially rejected NFF’s request to release the player on May 1. The Presence of Eletu in the Camp will boost the Flying Eagles’ midfield…
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AFCON U17: Golden Eaglet Strong defender Lawali Wins Man of the Match Award Despite loss to Morocco
Golden Eaglet defender Yahaya Lawali has emerged the Man of the Match for the second time despite their 1-0 loss to the late arrived Morocco team on Wednesday. Lawali the formidable right-back stopper won the Man of the Match Award in their first game against Zambia which they won 1-0. Despite the defeat to the…
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NFF Celebrates Clement Westerhof on his 83rd birthday
The Nigeria football Federation NFF celebrates one of Nigeria’s most outstanding coaches of all time Clement Westerhof on his 83rd birthday. Born on 3rd May 1940 at Beeks Netherlands the Dutch football manager,has worked in various football positions on the African continent since 1989. Westerhof began his career as an assistant coach with Feyenoord Rotterdam…
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Former NFF vice president Seyi Akinwumi resigns as Lagos FA Chairman
Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi the former first Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation. Yesterday officially announced his resignation as Chairman of the Lagos state football Federation He was appointed Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in 2014 and re-elected in 2018.He was Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association.In 2012, he served on…
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Copenhagen Striker to appear in Court for Sexual Assault
Danish FC Copenhagen striker and Former U-17 Golden Eaglets player,Akinkunmi Amoo may appear before a District Court in Denmark in June on alleged charges bothering on sexual assault and it’s related offences This was revealed by a season journalist Obayiuwana Osasu on his Twitter handle on Tuesday, he added that Amoo was initially arrested on…
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2023 U-20 WAFU B: Oyinlola celebrates Falconet invitation
Olamide Oyinlola has celebrated her invitation to the camp of the Falconets of Nigeria as the team prepares for the WAFU Zone B U-20 Women Championship. The aforementioned tournament is set to take place in Kumasi, Ghana from May 20 to June 4. She made the announcement on her Twitter handle. “Happy to announce that…
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AFCON U17: “Morocco will prove a difficult team tomorrow but we’ll Overcome”- Coach Ugbade
Coach Nduka Ugbade has admitted that Morocco will proof a difficult nut to crack with their great defensive organisation but his team still hope to win tomorrow so as to top the U17 AFCON group. Both teams won their opening group game with Morocco heading this section having scored twice against South Africa after Nigeria…
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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin pre-tournament medical test for players as Bulgarian duo arrive camp
The Flying Eagles have started a comprehensive pre-tournament medical assessment (PCMA) as they get set for a training tour in Argentina. Ladan Bosso’s side will travel to the South American country on Saturday. 25 players will make the trip for the training tour which is expected to last three weeks. Some of the invited foreign-based…
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NFF Receive Applications from Coaches interested in Jose Peseiro Job
The Head Coach of the Super Eagles Jose Peseiro is under the radar as Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is under pressure not to extend the contract of the coach of the senior national team of Nigeria. With less than a month to the expiration of his one year contract in June and with results not…
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AFCON U17: Golden Eaglets to battle Morocco in top of the table’s clash on Wednesday
The Golden Eaglets will be hard pressed to beat Morocco Wednesday in Constantine for the leadership of Group B of the 2023 U17 AFCON in Algeria. The Eaglets edged past a hard-fighting Zambia 1-0 Sunday, before the young Atlas Lions of Morocco outscored their South African counterparts 2-0 to go top of the standings. The…
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FIFA U20 World Cup : Ladan Bosso have up to May 10 to submit final list to FIFA
With barely three weeks to the start of this year FIFA U20 world cup in Argentina, head coach of Golden Eaglets Ladan Bosso has until May 10 to submit a final 21-man squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup. The Flying Eagles are due to fly out from Abuja to Argentina for the World Cup…
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GIVING BACK: Nottingham forest Striker Taiwo Awoniyi Constructs dressing room for Kwara Football Pitch
Super Eagles and Nottingham forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi has given back to his community by constructing a dressing room at the football pitch of Sheikh Abdulkadir College in Ilorin. Mustapha Olokode, Chairman of the organising committee for the football tournament tagged “Never Stop Dreaming Cup 2023”, disclosed this to newsmen in Ilorin. Olokode who spoke…
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CAFCC: “Why Nigeria clubs can’t win CAF champions league “- Kunle Soname
Kunle Soname the chairman of Remo Stars FC,has barred his thoughts on why a Nigeria Club can’t win the prestigious CAF champions league for now. Enyimba of Aba is Nigeria’s most successful club, after winning the CAF Champions League twice in 2003 and 2004. The Peoples’ Elephants defeated Ismaily of Egypt 2-1 on goals aggregate…
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GRASSROOT: FC Bayern Munich Picks 20 Young Nigeria youths for training Camp
FC Bayern Munich Youth scouting programme in Nigeria has engaged Nigerian youths in training to become professional footballers. The programme has been in existence since 2015.Mr Victor Edeh, the Nigerian Director of the Bayern Munich Youth Cup, said that 10 players were selected for the professional training while an additional 10 would serve as a…
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2023 U17 AFCON: Golden Eaglets drops to second position after Morocco beats South Africa
Morocco defeated South Africa 2-0 in their Group B opener at the 2023 U-17 AFCON in Constantine, Algeria on Sunday. The win saw Morocco replace Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in top spot, courtesy of a superior goals scored in their group opener against South Africa. Earlier on Sunday the Eagles pipped Zambia 1-0 thanks to…
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NGA 1 VS ZAM 0 : Golden Eaglet defender Lawali Wins Man of the Match Award
Nigeria’s U17 team started the 2023 African Cup Of Nations Tournament strongly after a narrow 1-0 win against Zambia. The Golden Eaglets dominated the game, but Favour Daniel’s second-half strike was enough to make the difference for Coach Ugbade’s team. However, many fans are talking about the brilliance of the teenagers and how they were…
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AFCON U17: Golden Eaglets group Rivals Morocco finally arrives Algeria
Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have expressed delight over the arrival of their group rivals Morocco for the U17 AFCON which begins today in Algeria The Relationship between Algeria and Morocco have gone soured that even caused the Moroccans to boycott this year’s CHAN hosted by their North African neigbours. It was looking like history will…
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NFF to install VAR in Nigerian stadiums – Gusau
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to install Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in regional stadiums in the country as plans are underway to train and retrain referees to achieve the purpose. The President of the federation, Malam Ibrahim Gusau, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin at the National Elective Delegates Conference of the…
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AFCON U-17: “We Are Under Pressure To Deliver” Says Coach Ugbade
Nigeria’s Head Coach, Nduka Ugbade, has admitted that his side is under pressure to perform well at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations that began in Algeria Saturday. Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Golden Eaglets’ clash with Zambia today at the Stade Chahid Hamlaoui, the former FIFA Cadet World Cup-winning captain…
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CAFCC: Rivers United energetic midfielder returns for sunday’s Young Africans clash
With less than 24 hours to the return leg of the CAF confederation cup quarter finals Clash,Rivers United midfielder Morice Chukwu will be making a return to the team when they take on Young Africans of Tanzania The Attacking midfielder was suspended for the first leg tie at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium last week following…