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Former chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima says he would pray for the Super Eagles and expect them to win Saturday's South Africa 2010 World Cup qualifier against the Harambe Stars of Kenya.
EXPRESS SC goalkeeper Godfrey Wakabu and KCC striker Anthony Bongole are the latest inclusions to the Cranes squad summoned for preparations ahead of the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, November 28 - December 13.
Following the convincing performance of his team at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nigeria 2009, coach John Obuh has been appointed to handle the Flying Eagles by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Today's semi final clash between Nigeria and Spain in the on going FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Lagos appears to be a repeat of the final game of the last edition of the competition in South Korea. The Europeans have not forgotten the pains of that defeat. After the regulation time had ended barren, the Golden Eaglets then handled by the late Yemi Tella, snatched a nail biting victory in the penalty ...
He may only have two goals for the all-conquering Golden Eaglets here at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009, but the dynamic, free-moving attacker has been at the heart of the home side's smashing forward play since the offing.
Tournament surprise packages they may be, but there is no doubt that semi-final opponents Colombia and Switzerland are richly deserving of a place in the last four at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009.
Basking in the euphoria of the successful hosting of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Ogun State government is now proposing a football academy for the Gateway International Stadium, Ijebu Ode.
Showing desperation to lead his team to a victorious outing in the semifinal clash against Nigeria on Thursday, Coach Guines Melendez has revealed that it is pay back to avenge the defeat suffered in the hands of the host nation at the last edition in South Korea 2007.
Golden Eaglets Chief Coach, John Obuh has called on Nigerians not to entertain fear in their semifinal battle against Spanish team today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.
Frederic Veseli, captain of the Switzerland team, has admitted that missing his team semifinal clash against Colombia at the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeria on Friday would be a painful experience for him.
THE case filed by Express FC challenging the legal existence of soccer governing body FUFA, will be heard in the High Court today.
Even as he is yet to win the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup tagged Nigeria 2009, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded arrangements to promote the coach of the national U-17 team, John Obuh to take over as the coach of the national U-21 team, the Flying Eagles.
The Bakau nawettan competition has reached its climax after the two league finalists were confirmed on Tuesday.
The senior national football team will be taking on their Kenyan counterparts in the final group match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers this weekend.The match has generated a lot of interest among football enthusiasts in the country. While some remain hopeful that the Eagles still have a chance to qualify for the World Cup, others have outrightly written off the Nigerian team.
Etoile du Sahel striker Emeka Opara has turned down the chance to join top Egyptian club Ismaily after they insisted he undergo a trial, the player's agent said.
THE Green Eagles tackle the Harambee Stars of Kenya in Nairobi in a must win match but the eyes and ears of Nigerians would be in Mozambique where the Tunisians tackle the Mambas for an upset that would deny Nigeria any chance of progressing to South Africa.
Amodu Shuaibu needs a change now more than ever before. He leads a team of Green Eagles to Kenya this weekend hoping to win, and praying that Tunisia drop a point for Nigeria to qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
BRAZIL have won the FIFA World Cup a record five times and the Under-20 World Cup four times, only second to Argentina who are six time winners. Nigeria tie with Brazil for the U-17 diadem, having won it three times.
I think that it will be unfair to Nigerian fans if we do not win the cup on Sunday. Having got this far and playing so well, I think the cup is ours," coach John Obuh said yesterday at the Teslim Balgun Stadium where Nigeria's Eaglets beat Spain 3-1 to romp into the final of the 13th edition of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.
As the zero hour approaches swiftly for the win or burst 2010 World Cup cracker against the Harambee Stars of Kenya tomorrow, CSKA of Moscow striker, Osaze Odemwingie, has asked his teammates to raise their game if they expect to win.
GREEN Eagles number one enemy, Tunisia said that they are aware of the odds against them as they fight the battle of their lives against Mozambique in the last World and Nations Cup cracker on November 14 in Maputo.
Young Africans are on the brink of signing a Nigerian forward, Chukwedi Chidudem, who would arrive in Dar es Salaam today for trials and medical examinations.
A rematch bout pitting Ashraf Suleiman against Awadh Tamim will no longer take place after the latter headed off to Sweden.
As Twiga Stars, the national women soccer team, step up preparations for the Women's Soccer Tournament slated for Nigeria, JKT have yet to release their four players.
Ahead of Saturday's hockey tourney code named - "The Chairman's Invitational Tournament," The Ghana Hockey Association (GHA) launched the tournament in Accra, yesterday.
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