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Tuesday, 28 May 2019 05:17

FG hands Westerhof papers for uncompleted apartment 25 years promise

Federal Government on Monday in Abuja presented documents of the apartment promised to former Super Eagles coach Mr Clemens Westerhof for leading the national team to glory in 1994. The Dutchman helped Nigeria qualify for their first-ever World Cup in United States in 1994, as well as win a second Africa Cup of Nations title in Tunisia 25 years ago with a set of players now regarded as the country’s Golden Generation of footballers. Mr Babatunde Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, who made the presentation on behalf of government, said it was regrettable that a promise took so…

Tuesday, 28 May 2019 05:16

USA defeat Nigeria in FIFA U20 World Cup

United States U20 team have gotten their campaign at the ongoing FIFA U20 World Cup back on track. The Americans beat Nigeria’s Flying Eagles 2-0 to keep their hopes alive for a place in the Round of 16. Having lost their first game 2-1 against Ukraine, the Americans came determined against Flying Eagles. Forward Sebastian Soto struck twice for USA in rainy Bielsko-Bialo Monday night, powering the Stars and Stripes to their first victory at Poland 2019 while handing Nigeria their first defeat. USA coach Tab Ramos made just one change to the starting XI from his side’s opener against…

Monday, 27 May 2019 04:21

Bendel Insurance, El-Kanemi, six other clubs relegated; other NPFL Final Match Day Results

Bendel Insurance and seven other clubs have been relegated from Nigeria Professional Football League. Five of the teams going down to the Nigeria National League are El-Kanemi Warriors, Kwara United, Gombe United, Niger Tornadoes and Yobe Stars. All five are based in Northern Nigeria. Remo Stars and Go Round FC are the other teams relegated from the elite division following the completion of the first phase of NPFL on Sunday. While there was heartache for the relegated teams, the roster of teams to challenge for the title in the season-ending Super Six is now completed. Lobi Stars and Enyimba have…

Monday, 13 May 2019 06:02

Yobe Stars relegated, El-Kanemi Warriors suffer first home defeat; other Matchday 19 NPFL results

Yobe Stars are as good as relegated from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) following their 1-0 loss to Akwa United in their Matchday 19 tie on Sunday in Uyo. The Damaturu-based side had their faint hopes of survival dashed following the narrow defeat suffered at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. Aniefiok Godspower’s first-minute goal gave Akwa United victory as they have now opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the NPFL Group B table with 37 points from 19 games. For Yobe Stars, however, they are on 15 points from 19 games and stand no chance of…

Wednesday, 01 May 2019 05:20

Okocha, Kanu, Babangida get new NFF appointments

Three former Super Eagles players, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha, Nwankwo Kanu, and Tijani Babangida have received new appointments from Nigeria Football Federation. NFF in a press statement on Tuesday said the trio have been appointed as scouts and motivational figures for Nigeria’s campaign at the 32nd Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Egypt this summer. According to NFF General Secretary, Mr Mohammed Sanusi, the three legends will monitor activities of Super Eagles’ opponents leading to the finals in Egypt and report to Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr. They will also continue their assignment in Egypt during the championship. “Okocha, Kanu…

Monday, 29 April 2019 04:35

Cameroon win Africa U17 Nations Cup

Guinea’s national under-17 male football team on Sunday lost 3-5 after penalty kicks to their Cameroonian counterparts in a pulsating final match at Africa Under-17 Nations Cup competition. In the final match played at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, both sides drew goalless after 90 minutes of intense action. Both sides failed to score any goal for the game to go on to penalty kicks directly. They scored their first five kicks each for an advance into the sudden death shots. It continued as a ding-dong affair, with both sides scoring, until Guinea’s Mohamed Youssouf Sacko…

Saturday, 27 April 2019 05:42

Emiliano Sala's father dies three months after son is killed

Father of Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala, who was killed in a plane crash earlier this year, has died three months after his son. Horacio Sala, 58, suffered a heart attack on Friday, his friend and president of his local club confirmed. Daniel Ribero, from San Martin de Progreso, told C5N TV channel that Mr Sala had passed away before doctors arrived at his home in Progreso. Emiliano Sala's plane crashed en route to Cardiff after leaving from France. The Argentine footballer was on his way to joining his new club Cardiff City from French club Nantes in a club…

Monday, 22 April 2019 04:36

El-Kanemi Warriors, Akwa United suffer heavy defeats; other NPFL results

The top teams in Group B of the Nigeria Professional Football League, El-Kanemi Warriors and Akwa United, were condemned to heavy defeats in their respective matchday 16 ties on Sunday. While El-Kanemi Warriors were mauled 5-1 in Lafia by Nasarawa United, Akwa United were beaten 3-0 in Jos by Plateau United. However, despite the heavy bashing, both Akwa United and El-Kanemi are still leading the pack in Group B with the Promise Keepers in the first spot with 28 points from 16 games. The Borno Army are in second place also with 28 points but with an inferior goal difference.…

Monday, 15 April 2019 04:02

Applause, tears of joy as Tiger Woods wins 2019 Masters to claim 15th major

Tiger Woods produced a scintillating finish to win a fifth Masters title and end an 11-year wait to claim a 15th major. There were raucous celebrations around the 18th green as Woods finished with a two-under-par 70 to win on 13 under, one clear of fellow Americans Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauffele and Brooks Koepka. Overnight leader Francesco Molinari's hopes sunk with two double bogeys on the back nine and he had to settle for a share of fifth on 11 under. Woods, written off by so many so often as he battled back problems in recent years, punched the air…

Monday, 15 April 2019 04:01

Akwa United crush Kano Pillars, Rangers win in Akure; other NPFL Matchday 15 results

Enugu Rangers and Akwa United are the leading teams in Group A and B of Nigeria Professional Football League respectively after the impressive results they recorded in their matchday 15 games on Sunday. Rangers got the weekend’s only away victory as they pipped Sunshine Stars 2-1 in Akure. Ivorian Seka Pascal got the two goals for Rangers in the 29th and 44th minutes while Sunshine Star’s only goal was scored by Anthony Omaka in the 32nd. But it was not enough to earn the home team a share of the spoils from Sunday’s game. With the latest win by Coach…

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Saturday, 13 April 2019 04:42

AFCON 2019: Super Eagles face ‘soft’ opponents

Super Eagles have been handed a seemingly easy group at 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after they were drawn against Guinea, Madagascar and Burundi. Madagascar and Burundi are debutants at AFCON but they could be tricky opponents going by their performance during the qualifiers. Madagascar were actually the first to qualify for 2019 AFCON with two games to spare. Three-time champions Nigeria are making their 18th appearance at AFCON. Arguably the group of death is Group D which has three former winners, Morocco, Ivory Coast, and South Africa, as well as Mali in it. This is the first time AFCON…

Monday, 08 April 2019 04:20

Insurance hold Enyimba in Aba, MFM lose in Ilorin; other NPFL matchday 14 results

Enyimba International have missed a chance to go top in Group A of Nigeria Professional Football League following their disappointing barren draw against Insurance of Benin on Sunday in Aba. The People’s Elephant, who were on a seven-match unbeaten run prior to Sunday’s matchday 14 tie, were required to win against NPFL new boys and hope that MFM did not get a good result in Ilorin against Kwara United. Though MFM were beaten 1-0, Coach Usman Abd’ Allah’s men failed in their own part as they fired blanks and could only get a point from the home game. The result…

Monday, 01 April 2019 05:41

El-Kanemi warriors move to top spot; other NPFL Matchday 13 Results

It was another dramatic weekend in the Nigeria Professional Football League as the second stanza of the abridged season continued. Expectedly, there was more attention for the games in Lagos and Maiduguri where the top two teams in Group A and Group B were slugging it out. In Lagos, MFM and Enyimba settled for a 1-1 draw in their matchday 13 tie at Agege Stadium. Abdulrahman Bashir got the curtain raiser in Sunday’s tie three minutes into the second half before Chijioke Akuneto fired in an equaliser in the 56th minute to send the home fans into wild jubilation. Before…

Monday, 18 March 2019 03:56

Akwa United stun Heartland; other NPFL Matchday 11 results

Akwa United continued their impressive run in Nigeria Professional Football League on Sunday as they stunned Heartland FC in Okigwe; beating their host 2-1 in matchday 11 tie. Mfon Udoh’s eighth goal of the season helped Akwa United to the crucial away win. Udoh’s goal which came in 72nd minute sealed all the three points for Akwa United despite Chidiebere Ajoku’s 57th-minute equalizer that had earlier cancelled Ndifreke Effiong’s fourth-minute strike. Heartland finished the last 16 minutes with 10 men when their goalkeeper Ebele Obi was shown a straight red card for deliberately handling the ball outside his area. This…

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