Latest Captain Mohamed in cloud nine on November 13, 2013 / in Sports 12:55 am / Comments Musa Muhammed Skipper Musa Mohamed is yet to come to terms with the record feat achieved by the Golden Eaglets at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Read More → Lagos International Squash Classics kicks off on November 13, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Squash The Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium will be ignited today as some of the world’s top players including Nigeria’s national stars begin hostilities at the Lagos International Squash Classics. Read More → Ethiopian Coach plots Eagles fall as Kebede returns on November 13, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Ethiopia Just as Cross River State Government plans a carnival for Super Eagles qualification to the 2014 World Cup after Saturday’s return leg against Ethiopia, the Ethiopians on their own received a massive boost as one of their dare-devil strikers Getaneh Kebede returns to the Walya Antelopes Read More → 2014 World Cup cracker: Eagles disappoint Keshi on November 13, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Keshi Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi was left fuming after only 15 out of the 25 invited players turned up for the opening day of training on Tuesday. Read More → Edwards justifies Tennis whizkid rating on November 12, 2013 / in Sports 9:16 pm / Comments Tennis Marylove Edwards, the emerging tennis whizkid of Nigerian tennis, justified that rating by beating Read More → Elegbeleye hails Arik Air for airlifting Eaglets on November 12, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Gbenga Elegbeleye Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye has praised Arik Airlines for assisting the Commission through the airlifting of the FIFA U- 17 World Champions the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria from Lagos to Abuja on arrival from the United Arab Emirates on Saturday night. Read More → FIFA replaces Nigeria/Ethiopia official on November 12, 2013 / in Sports / Comments 2011-FIFA-Beach-Soccer The world football governing body Fifa have made changes to the officials lined up to handle the much anticipated match between hosts Nigeria and Ethiopia in the second leg of the World Cup 2014 playoff in Calabar. Read More → How we turned Eaglets into goal-scoring machines – Garba on November 12, 2013 / in Sports / Comments DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 05: Head coach Manu Garba celebrates after the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Semi Final match between Sweden and Nigeria at Al Rashid Stadium on November 5, 2013 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by FIFA) World Cup winning coach Manu Garba has spoken up for the first time on how the historic Golden Eaglets were turned into a goals-scoring machine at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup, which ended last weekend in the United Arab Emirates Read More → NFF probes Abu Dhabi show of shame on November 12, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Musa and Umeh Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Chief Mike Umeh and Secretary of the body Musa Amadu are not yet free from the fracas that they put up on the final day of the 2013 FIFA U 17 World Cup in Abu Dhabi last Friday. Read More → 10-year-old Tennis whizkid opts to play 16s on November 12, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Tennis Marylove Edwards, 10, who sensationally beat a 14 year old opponent at the finals of the CBN Junior Tennis Championship in February, opted to play the Girls 16 category of the NNPC Shell Junior Tennis Championship which started in Lagos yeterday but was restrained by her father who asked her to “make haste slowly.” Read More → Enahoro, Omini, shine at Southern Sun Ikoyi tourney on November 11, 2013 / in Sports 11:06 pm / Comments former IGP Plenty of fun, networking opportunities and a platform for gross fertilisation of ideas, were the hallmark of the 2013 Southern Sun Ikoyi Hotel Golf Day, which took place at the Ikoyi Club 1938 Lagos. The event offered business associates, friends of the hotel, sponsors, golfers and invited guests the convivial atmosphere to exploit the business opportunities available. Read More → FIFA appoints Edibi for Club World Cup in Morocco on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Referees preparing to kick-start a league match at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. Former Golden Eaglets coach, Henry Nwosu has called on the NPL to enforce the use of good turfs like this one pictured here to ensure the league improves. Nigeria continues to shine in the firmament of world football, the latest being the invitation of Peter Edibi as one of the referees that will officiate at the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2013, scheduled to hold in Agadir and Marakech from December 11 to 21 Read More → Mikel, Moses up for BBC award on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Aubameyang, Pitroipa, Mikel, Moses and Yaya Victor Moses and John Mikel Obi are among five players shortlisted for 2013 BBC African Footballer of the Year Award. Read More → Kanu signs new TFG deal on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Kanu Nigerian football legend, Nwankwo Kanu, on Wedneday in Abuja signed a new two-year contract with global property company, The First Group. Read More → Messi out for 6-8 weeks due to torn hamstring — Barcelona on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Lionel Messi Barcelona’s Argentine star Lionel Messi will be sidelined for 6-8 weeks due to a muscle tear in his left hamstring muscle, the Spanish giants said Monday. Read More → Why I won’t pick Eaglets now – Keshi on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 08: Nigerian players celebrate victory after beating Mexico 3-0 during the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Final between Nigeria and Mexico at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium on November 8, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ( FIFA) SUPER Eagles boss, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi, has heaped praises on players and members of the technical crew for making the nation proud at the just ended U17 World Cup championship in the United Arab Emirates. Read More → Unsung heroes …glory men on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Nigerian players wave a banner with thanks after winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2013 at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, on November 8, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Nigeria won the final against Mexico 3-0. AFP PHOTO They call them back room staff, those that cannot be seen in the sitting room when visitors are around. When journalists and cameras come calling, they are relegated to the back ground, yet they are those who help to oil the machinery of the team’s success. Read More → Eagles camp opens in Calabar on November 11, 2013 / in Sports / Comments SUPER EAGLES MIDFIELDER, MIKEL OBI (M), LEADING A TRAINING SESSION The Super Eagles camp in Calabar, CrossRiverState will open today in the CanaanCity, with almost all the players expected between Monday evening and Tuesday Morning, according to the Team’s Scribe, Dayo Enebi Achor. Read More → Alampasu comes of age on November 10, 2013 / in Sports 10:14 pm / Comments Dele Alampasu of Nigeria recieves the Golden Glove awards from FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Final between Nigeria and Mexico at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium on November 8, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (FIFA) He was considered the weakest link in the Golden Eaglets chain. He could not deal with crosses and the match against Sweden exposed him a great deal. Others forgave him. Read More → Jonathan announces 2m Naira reward for Golden Eaglets on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments President Goodluck Jonathan lifts the FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy at the reception for the Golden Eaglets Sunday in Abuja. Photo: State House President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday announced cash rewards and national honours for the Golden Eaglets and their handlers who won the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday in the UAE. Read More → NSC plans retreat for Eaglets, parents on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Golden Eaglets The National Sports Commission (NSC) says that it will hold a special retreat for the players of the victorious national U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, and their parents or guardians. Read More → Van Persie strikes down Arsenal as City, Spurs slump on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments PERSIE Robin van Persie turned on his old club by scoring the only goal of the game as champions Manchester United beat Premier League leaders Arsenal 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday to revive their title challenge. Read More → Gov Imoke, Minister, Maigari in cloud 9 on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments TWO CAPTAINS, ONE TROPHY -- Captains, Musa Muhammed of Nigeria and Ulises Rivas of Mexico It was a proud Governor who aboard the Emirates Airline that brought the team home said the people of CrossRiverState were humbled by this great achievement done them by the Golden Eaglets. He went down memory lane and expressed happiness for taking a decision to host and back the boys from inception. Read More → 2014 World Cup Qualifier: Keshi replaces Nwofor with Dike on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments From Left: National Team Goalkeeper Trainer, Ike Shorunmu; Assistant Coach, Daniel Amokachi, and Super Eagles Chief Coach, Stephen Keshi during a media parley in Abuja Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi has replaced Uche Nwofor of SC Heerenveen, Netherlands with Bright Dike of Toronto FC, Canada, in his squad to face both Ethiopia and Italy. Read More → DVD of Eaglet’s final match in high demand on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 08: The Nigeria team celebrate their victory after the FIFA World Cup UAE 2013 Final between Nigeria and Mexico at Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium on November 8, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (FIFA/FIFA) Video clips of Golden Eaglets’ final match in the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup in Dubai, are now in high demand among football fans in Omu-Aran, Kwara. Read More → Maigari assures Eagles ‘ll secure 2014 FIFA World Cup ticket on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Maigari and Keshi Aminu Maigari, the President of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) on Sunday gave the assurance that the Super Eagles would secure the 2014 FIFA World Cup ticket. Read More → I beat Taiwo Awoniyi to discourage him from football – Dad on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Taiwo Awonity of Nigeria celebrates after scoring against Uruguay during his FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 football match in Sharjah on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO / STR Mr Solomon Awoniyi, father of Golden Eaglets’ striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, said he used to beat his son to discourage him from playing football. Read More → SHAME: NFF top shots fight in Abu Dhabi on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Aminu-Maigari Despite the triumph of the Golden Eaglets Friday in Abu Dhabi it was a show of shame and national disgrace as NFF General secretary Barrister Musa and the Federations First Vice President Chief Mike Umeh exchanged blows in public, right inside the stadium. Read More → CHAN 2014: Shoot yourselves to limelight, Adepoju charges home based Eagles on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments eagles-CONFED1 Former Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju, has advised home-based players invited to the national camp by Coach Stephen Keshi, to see the assignment as an opportunity to prove themselves. He said their chance of making it big is in securing victory for Nigeria again on South African soil in January. Read More → Garba dedicates trophy to President Goodluck, wife on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments Akinjide Idowu (C) of Nigeria and his team-mates celebrate their victory with the trophy during the FIFA World Cup UAE 2013 Final between Nigeria and Mexico at Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium on November 8, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo FIFA) Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba (MFR) has dedicated Nigeria’s fourth record FIFA Under-17 World Cup victory to both President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Hajiya Babita Garba after the team’s 3-0 thrashing of Mexico on Friday in Abu Dhabi. Read More → Brazil 2014, hot topic for Under-17 World Cup stars on November 10, 2013 / in Sports / Comments ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES- Kelechi Iheanacho #10 of Nigeria scores his teams second goal against goalkeeper Raul Gudino of Mexico during the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 Final between Nigeria and Mexico at Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium on November 8, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (FIFA) The Fifa Under-17 World Cup in the UAE has generated great passion and enthusiasm, not only among the spectators, but also the players. Read More → People thought I was too small, skinny to be a good player – Iheanacho on November 09, 2013 / in Sports 1:17 am / Comments Iheanacho Nigeria’s outstanding No10 Kelechi Iheanacho put on a dazzling display of football here in UAE, scoring six goals and setting up a further seven en route to a fourth title for the west Africans. A playmaker and lethal finisher all rolled into one, his trademark goal celebrations had the Nigerian fans here in UAE on their feet from start to finish. Read More → - See more at: vanguardngr/category/sports/#sthash.entMt3Eb.dpuf
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