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September 30, 2007

  

  • Can Germany go for an encore against Brazil?
    As the samba girls of Brazil battle  Germany  in  the final of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup in China today, this is the sixth head-to-head between the two teams at ...............Vanguard
     
  • Martins scores, loses as Utaka fires blank
    Super Eagles forward got a starting shirt for Newcastle against Manchester City owing to Michael Owen’s injury but the celebration which his 29th minute goal earned .................Vanguard
     
  • Kwara puncture final dream for a timid Dolphin side
    The setting in Ilorin last Saturday was one of brother versus brother (Bayour Isah’s Sports Pro newsletter tagged it Nigeria versus Nigeria)  in the theatre of the CAF ...............Vanguard
     
  • OBISIA WARNS SAMUEL PETER
    Boxing Coach, Obisia Nwankpa, has raised fresh fears about the decision of the World Boxing Council (WBC) to name Nigerian Nightmare, Samuel Peter, the WBC interim heavyweight champion on Monday. Peter, who has not landed a punch in a fight since defeating James Toney in a January elimination bout |The Sun
     
  • MOYES CHARGES YAK TO DESTROY FORMER CLUB
    Everton manager, David Moyes, could be forced to adopt the striking partnership of Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Scottish international, James McFadden, as they host Middlesbrough at Goodison Park today|The Sun
     
  • Fiji stun Wales in World Cup shock
    Fiji defeated Wales 38-34 in one of the most thrilling Rugby World Cup matches of all-time at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes to secure their first quarter-final berth in 20 years. Aljazeera

September 29, 2007

  

  • Drogba in line for shock return
    Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is poised to make a surprise return from injury against Fulham at Stamford Bridge. BBC
     
  • Redknapp counts on Kanu
    Manager, Harry Redknapp, counts on Super Eagles’ skipper, Nwankwo Kanu today to destroy Reading at Fratton Park. Kanu, who has accounted for three of Pompey’s eight goals this season, is set to do that.|The Sun
     
  • Reavealed:Siasia F/Eagles still await N.5m Globacom reward
    More than two years after Globacom announced half a million naira reward to each of the silver-winning Flying Eagles’ team to the 2005 World Youth Championship (WYC) in Holland, the giant telecommunication outfit has yet to redeem the donation. | The Sun
     
  • Seedorf: World’s Mr. Champions League
    This season will be Clarence Seedorf’s 15th  at the top level in football but far from winding down towards retirement, the 31-year-old ..............Vanguard
     
  • Marvelous Marta following in Ronaldo, Rivaldo footsteps
    She grew up poor in Brazil and her idols were such one-name wonders as Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Her moves are similar................Vanguard
     
  • Heineken sponsored Nigeria Cup ends in Ikoyi
    The week-long Nigeria Cup Golf tournament sponsored by Heineken which teed off last Saturday at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938, romps ...............Vanguard
     
  • Authentic Eaglets: Odegbami points the way forward
    Ex Green Eagles  captain  Chief  Segun Odegbami (MON) has poured cold water on the celebration of the recent victory of the Golden Eaglets ...............Vanguard
     
  • Nigeria to participate in Choral Olympics
    As Nigerians and indeed Africans celebrate the Under-17 World Cup in South Korea, the country again stands the chance of emerging ................Vanguard

September 28, 2007

  

  • Brave Brazil!
    Brazil shocked the top-ranked United States 4-0 yesterday in a dazzling display that set up a World Cup final with defending champions Germany..............Vanguard
     
  • Jigawa to build stadium
    DUTSE—Jigawa State government has concluded plans to build a befitting stadium, one that is of international standard in ..................Vanguard
     
  • Chukwumerije dreams Olympic gold
    African taekwondo Champion, Chika Chukwumerije is confident that his experience from the Algiers 2007 All Africa Games would ...............Vanguard

September 27, 2007

  

  • Special Olympics athlete dream gold medal
    SPECIAL Olympics table  tennis athlete, Witani Musa has urged Nigerians to pray for them to excel as Nigeria’s  contingent to this year’s ................Vanguard
     
  • Jigawa's deputy gov heads Jigawa FC
    Dutse—The Jigawa State Government, Tuesday replaces the management of  the Jigawa Golden Stars Football Club, and appointed the .....................Vanguard
     
  • Obaseki takes NFL case to FIFA
    CHIEF Oyuiki Obaseki  is not sleeping about the ban NFA imposed on him and some members of his league board, NFL.....................Vanguard
     
  • Senate rejects Nations Cup budget
    The Senate yesterday grounded preparations by the national football team for the forthcoming continental Nations Cup football tournament in ..............Vanguard
     
  • Ogbeide promises good fight against Enyimba
    Lobi Stars’ Chief coach, Solomon Ogbeide, is upbeat that his wards are capable of giving Enyimba a run for their money when both teams meet in their second Globacom Premier League match in Aba this weekend. |The Sun
     
  • Falcon's disgusting experience
    The last has not been heard about Super Falcons’ disgusting experience at the on-going FIFA Women’s World Cup in China, where the team played all their matches under protest.| The Sun

September 26, 2007

  

  • Hurrah! WBC crowns Nigeria's Peters World Champion
    The World Boxing Council (WBC) has named Samuel the Nigerian Nightmare Peter its new world heavyweight champion following the inability of the incumbent...................Vanguard
     
  • Team Nigeria is key to success — Giwa
    Team Nigeria Trust Fund, TNTF, has debunked the claim that it is deviating from its mandate and therefore serves no purpose in the current dispensation...Vanguard
     
  • How Adamu worked against us — Obaseki
    NIGERIA Football League Chairman, Oyuiki Obaseki, feels that his troubles with Nigeria Football Association were the handiwork of CAF and FIFA excutive ................Vanguard
     
  • Osaka 2007: Nigeria’s big shame
    THE date was August 28, 2007 and I was at the warm-up track in Osaka , Japan , the venue for the 2007 IAAF World Championships. I could not sleep the night ...........Vanguard
     
  • Izamoje hails WBC, warns Peter
    Chairman/CEO of Sports Radio 88.9 Brila FM, Larry Izamoje, has described the decision of the World Boxing Council as commendable and congratulated Samuel .............Vanguard

September 25, 2007

  

  • Chelsea appeal over Mikel’s dismissal
    Chelsea have lodged an appeal against the sending off of midfielder, John Mikel Obi, early in their 2–0 defeat at Manchester United on Sunday. | The Sun
     
  • I wanted Sam to be a Mechanic
    In fact, destiny has a lot to do in the career of Nigerian fighter, Samuel Peter, who would have ended up as a mechanic if he really followed the advice of his father.| The Sun
     
  • NFL: N/Assembly swings into action* Aguma confirms Nnaji’s petition
    THE House Committee on Sports will, today, swing into action on the petition they received from Ray Nnaji alleging disregard for due process and transparency against ....................Vanguard
     
  • Ekiti falls out with NFA over Eaglets
    Ado Ekiti — Ekiti State  government at the  weekend blasted the management of  the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) for using the victory of  the  Golden Eaglets to  ................Vanguard
     
  • Onyedika, Green sad  over Ilorin result
    COMMISSIONER for Sports in Rivers State, Chris Greene and the Chief Coach of Dolphin FC of Port Harcourt, Ifeanyi Onyedika left the Ilorin Township Stadium ................Vanguard
     
  • Pick-dirt-race debuts in Lagos
    IN an apparent move to complement the Lagos State effort of keeping the state clean, Cuenary Conerns Limited, has introduced a Keep Lagos Clean Marathon .......................Vanguard

September 24, 2007

  

  • Kanu lifts Pompey again, as Mikel sees red
    Super Eagles’ captain, Nwankwo Kanu on Sunday gave Portsmouth something to cheer about, when he scored an away goal to beat Blackburn Rovers 1–0 in the Premiership. Meanwhile, his compatriot in Chelsea, John Mikel Obi, was sent off on a day criss is ridden Chelsea lost 0–2 to Manchester United|The Sun
     
  • SOCCER REVOLUTION
    While the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) is perfecting the ‘mother of all coups’ in their bid to nail the Chairman of the Nigeria Football League (NFL), Chief Oyuki Obaseki, through an emergency AGM| The Sun
     
  • More troubles for Obaseki* Nnaji petitions N/Assembly over Globacom’s sponsorship money
    The Nigerian Football League, NFL, are now fighting two battles; one against the Nigeria Football Association over the suspension of its key officers and the other ................Vanguard
     
  • Apologise to Obaseki, Amun tells NFA
    Former scribe of the Nigeria Football Association, Fanny Amun, is outraged that the body went as far as suspending key officers of the League Board in the midst of crisis ..............Vanguard

September 23, 2007

  

  • I expected more from    Falcons—Okolo
    Prior to the beginning of the Women’s World Cup in China, she had high hopes but that  hope was punctured by a knee injury, which kept her ................Vanguard
     
  • Top marks for Nigeria's Alfa
    Not content with lifting the FIFA U-17 World Cup crown, Nigeria have completed a virtual clean sweep of all the other accolades up for ...............Vanguard
     
  • Enyimba roll out new ‘bandits’ against Akwa Utd
    AFTER what looked like an unending  face-off  between the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and Nigeria Football League (NFL) over appointment ..................Vanguard
     
  • Nnaji threatens to drag Obaseki to EFCC, ICPC
    A new twist has been added to the impasse in the nation’s football house as Ray Nnaji, a member of the League has threatened to .....................Vanguard
     
  • When Globacom’s millions sent Eaglets break-dancing
    The Golden Eaglets did not envisage all they are getting from an appreciative country when they  departed Lagos for the FIFA U-17 World Cup last .........Vanguard
     
  • Ballack should’ve gone to Man U
    Bayern Munich President, Franz Beckenbauer, has told Michael Ballack that he made a mistake by choosing to join Chelsea over Manchester United two years ago.
    "I think Ballack made a mistake by moving to Chelsea," he told Bild. |The Sun
     
  • Showdown at Old Trafford
    The story of athletics in Nigeria cannot be complete without mentioning Falilat Ogunkoya-Omotayo. In a career that lasted for almost two decades, Falilat inscribed her name in the sands of time as far as women’s 400m race was concerned|The Sun
     
  • Rugby: South Africa beat Tonga
    South Africa were made to bring on the cavalry to muscle past a fired-up Tonga in the World Cup Pool A game in Lens. BBC

September 22, 2007

  

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  • Confed Cup: Brothers at war in Ilorin
    The turf of the Ilorin Township stadium will be the worst for it today when Kwara United of Ilorin host compatriots, Dolphins Football Club of Port Harcourt ..............Vanguard
     
  • German ‘Machine’ march on Korea
    The only previous meeting between the two national sides was at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Championship 2006, Korea DPR running out 2-0 winners ................Vanguard
     
  • SPDC promises more goodies as Shell Cup clocks 10
    The 10th edition of the All Nigeria Secondary Schools Football Championship for the Shell Cup is around the corner. The Championship that has become a household ............Vanguard
     
  • Interview:  Our sacked caddies remain fired— Diete-Spiff
    For some time now, Rivers State has been in the news. The activities of secret cults, the wanton destruction of lives and property and the disruption of peace in ................Vanguard
     
  • Mourinho: The  human cannon ball
    During his time at Chelsea, Jose Mourinho kept the football world entertained with a string of comments. Skysports.com looks at some his most famous verbal volleys.............Vanguard
     
  • Man U, Chelsea rumble at Old Trafford
    Skepticism greets tomorrow’s meeting between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford. The enthusiasm, which ought to have welcomed the encounter may have crumbled after Chelsea’s former tactician, Jose Mourinho quietly walked out from the club|The Sun
     
  • STOP THE MADNESS NOW!
    Former Borno State Football Association Chairman, Barr. Eddy Mark, has called on the Federal Government to move fast to save Nigerian football from what he described as ‘madness’ | The Sun

September 21, 2007

  

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  • Obafemi not wanted by the Police – MD Abubakar
    Following the controversy surrounding the case of Super Eagles’ striker, Obafemi Martins, after he was allegedly attacked by gunmen in Lagos, Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, said the Newcastle player was not on the list of the wanted men and he is free to come home and honour national calls.|The Sun
     
  • I 'll hammer you down
    The October 6 World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title bout between the champion, Oleg Maskaev and challenger, Nigeria’s Samuel Peter, continues to gather momentum, as both boxers promised to shed blood for the title at stake. |The Sun
     
  • Falcons stranded in Lagos
    Super Falcons, the country’s representatives at the ongoing Women’s  World Cup in China, returned home yesterday amid stormy weather at the Murtala Muhammed .....Vanguard
     
  • Obaseki remains banned as League kicks off
    After a meeting with Chief Oyuiki Obaseki, chairman of Nigeria Football League, yesterday, the NFA chairman, Sani Lulu, maintained that Chief  Obaseki remained ................Vanguard
     
  • Kwara United lock horns in CAF Cup local derby with Dolphins
    Kwara United will have another chance of winning the CAF Cup as they play home to their rivals— Dolphins FC of Port Harcourt at the Ilorin Township Stadium on .............Vanguard
     
  • Intercontinental Bank splashes goodies on Eaglets
    IT was praises galore yesterday for the management of Nigeria’s foremost bank, Interconti-nental Bank Plc, when they rewarded players and officials of the victorious ..............Vanguard
     
  • Clubs eye Champs League final
    African Champions League surprise packages Al Ittihad of Libya and Sudanese club Al Hilal both seek an advantage when they host semi-final first-leg ties at the weekend. BBC

September 20, 2007

  

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  • Senate overrules NFA
    Senate Committee on Sports yesterday (Wednesday) decided that both the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and the Nigeria Football League (NFL) should stop bickering and get the league started on Sunday. After listening to the argument from both parties, the committee ordered that the status quo before the ban on Chief Oyuki Obaseki and his principal officers in the NFL be maintained|The Sun
     
  • MY NIGHTMARE!
    At the last Africa Youth Championship in Togo, Golden Eaglets captain, Haruna Lukmon, was Nigeria’s engine room, propelling the midfield with his deft touches |The Sun
     
  • Illegal occupants take over Eaglets' Abuja houses
    Some  illegal occupants have taken over the houses given to the victorious members of the Golden Eaglets by President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua for their efforts at the .............Vanguard
     
  • Quotes ahead of today’s matches
    “Of the four halves we have played, I have been very satisfied with two of them: the second against Canada and the first against Australia. We were very clear that we had .............Vanguard
     
  • Nigeria topples Cameroon as Africa’s best
    Nigeria has once again toppled Cameroon as Africa’s highest ranked country by the world football governing body, FIFA in its September ranking released yesterday .................Vanguard
     
  • Senate orders NFA, NFL to resolve dispute
    ABUJA — The Nigeria Football Association and the Nigeria Football League were yesterday directed by the Senate Committee on Sports to, as a matter of urgency..............Vanguard

September 19, 2007

  

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  • US and Nigeria hold their breath (USA 1-0 Nigeria Final)
    Tension levels could hardly be higher ahead of the last round of action in Group B. All four teams go into their final game with a mathematical chance of reaching the China 2007 quarter-finals and, given the right set of results, all four could even end up with the same points total. Unsurprisingly then, the United States will be eager to end the suspense by securing a draw at the very least, but their opponents are sure to be in determined mood. Nigeria need to win by three clear goals to control their own destiny, and if they do win by a smaller margin they will be dependent on the result between Korea DPR and Sweden.
    Nigeria Statistics USA
    10 Shots 16
    1 Corner kicks 4
    1 Yellow cards 0
    0 Red Cards 0
    57% Possession (%) 43%
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  • Globacom showers N47m on Eaglets, officials
    Globacom Communications Limited, yesterday (Tuesday), showered members of the victorious FIFA Under-17 World Cup champions and their officials with the sum of N47 million.|The Sun
     
  • Sani Lulu: Deadly arrow in Adamu's hands
    There is a saying that ‘those who live in glass houses should not throw stones’ but bigwigs in the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) have ignored this by throwing deadly stones|The Sun
     
  • World Cup over for Super Falcons
    Nigeria's Women's World Cup campaign has ended with a 1-0 defeat to the USA in Shanghai on Tuesday. BBC
     
  • World Cup over for Super Falcons
    Nigeria’s Women’s World Cup campaign ended yesterday with a 1-0 defeat to the USA in Shanghai................Vanguard
     
  • Gov Daniel fetes Eaglets, boosts NFA
    GOVERNOR Gbenga Daniel of Ogun State practically ‘spoilt’ the Golden Eaglets in a state reception in Abeokuta on Monday before announcing ................Vanguard

September 18, 2007

  

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  • Nigerian league bosses suspended
    Five senior officials have been suspended by the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) for delaying the start of the country's league. BBC
     
  • Start MTN cup now!
    RESPECTED Sports Consultant and former President of the Nigeria Cycling Federation, Rev Father Moses Iloh has told Nigeria’s ..................Vanguard
     
  • Nigeria’s coach stuns the world
    WITH his team downed 2-0 by North Korea as the Women’ World Cup continues, coach Effiom Ntiero himself is not now ................Vanguard
     
  • Falcons on strike in China, shame on Nigeria
    Nigerians should expect the worst from the on-going China 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup as the Super Falcons’ boycott  of ................Vanguard
     
  • Crisis in China: Adamu’s intervention fails
    National Sports Commission, NSC Director-General, Dr. Amos Adamu is reported to have failed in his attempt to resolve the dispute ................Vanguard
     
  • World Title: Don King begs Yar’Adua to back Peter
    AS the October date for the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight title fight between Nigeria’s Samuel Okon Peter and Oleg Maskaev .............Vanguard
     
  • Senate wades into NFA/NFL crisis
    The Senate Committee on Sports and Social Development yesterday (Monday) formally waded into the crisis of confidence between the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and the Nigeria Football League (NFL), declaring that the September 16 decision to ban NFL executives was not in the best interest of soccer loving Nigerians|The Sun
     
  • OH KINGSLEY!
    He clutched his Bible as if his life depended on it at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. His looks gave him out as a man who has tasted poverty and knows the colour of it. Mr Udoh Udoh|The Sun

September 17, 2007

  

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  • Nigeria honours under-17 players
    Nigeria president Umaru Yar'Adua has rewarded players of the country's under-17 team with a three-bedroom house each for winning the World Cup. BBC
     
  • How we won the cup in Korea
    Ben Iroha looked back to when he was preparing the team that won the world championship in Korea and didn’t know how to thank ....................Vanguard
     
  • Yar’Adua shocks Eaglets with Houses, National Honours
    ABUJA— Few hours  after members of the victorious Golden Eaglets were received by a large crowd of enthusiastic Nigerians in ...............Vanguard
     
  • NFA, Falcons still at loggerheads
    Peace is yet to return to the Nigerian camp with the Nigeria Football Association, NFA and the female national team players embroiled .................Vanguard
     
  • Ogun receives Golden Eaglets today
    Arrangements have been concluded for a grand reception for the National U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets in Abeokuta today.....................Vanguard
     
  • ••• Globacom receives them tomorrow
    Globacom Limited, the Official Sponsors of the Golden Eaglets will tomorrow (Tuesday) host the team at a luncheon to reward ....................Vanguard
     
  • Kanu leads African Army at Portsmouth
    Premier League clubs have a large supporter base in Africa, though this is normally reserved for the so called 'big four' clubs of Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea.
    However, there is one club which, despite its low profile on the continent, has more African players in their squad than any other top-flight team. |The Sun
     
  • Ka’oje demands credit for Eaglets’ glory
    Immediate past minister of Sports and Social Development, Engineer Bala Bawa Ka’oje, believes Nigerians should give him credit for the Golden Eaglets victory at the recent FIFA Under-17 World Cup in South Korea. | The Sun

September 16, 2007

  

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  • ‘Eaglets’ Feat in Line with Our Vision 2020’
    President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua yesterday said the victory of the nation's Under-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets at FIFA World Cup Competition in S... ThisDay
     
  • NFA/NFL crisis
    Europe-based former Enugu Rangers’ player, Azuka Asomugha, has warned that the current face-off between the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and Nigeria Football League (NFL) will scare away foreign investors who have shown interests in bringing multi-million naira sponsorship deals into the league | The Sun
     
  • Eaglets can’t be kept together
    Nigeria Football Association (NFA)’s Second Vice Chairman, Amanze Uchegbulam, has described as practically impossible suggestions that the Golden Eaglets should be kept together until they graduate to the senior national team, the Super Eagles| The Sun
     
  • Yar’Adua promises sports legacy for youths —Eulogises Eaglets
    President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua yesterday has promised to leave a legacy which today’s youths would build on in the future. He  made the promise at the reception for ................Vanguard
     
  • ‘Pastor collects money from players’
    Super Falcons coach, Ntiero Effiom has blown the lead on the nefarious activities of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA   in- house Cleric here, Pastor Edward ..............Vanguard
     
  • Falcons, NFA war over match bonus
    The issue of match bonus is threatening the Super Falcons continued participation at the on-going FIFA Women’s World Cup in  China as the relationship between the ................Vanguard
     
  • We still have a chance —Ntiero
    The Super Falcons dream of reaching the quarter-final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in China suffered a set-back Friday when  two strikes from North Korea’s ................Vanguard
     
  • Adebayor brace sinks Spurs
    Emmanuel Adebayor scored twice as Arsenal came from behind to beat Spurs and go top of the Premier League. BBC

September 15, 2007

  

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  • North Korea overcome poor Nigeria
    Kim Kyong Hwa and Ri Kum Suk got the goals as North Korea eased to a 2-0 win over African champions Nigeria in their World Cup Group B encounter. BBC
     
  • Macauley shuns FC Abuja
    FIFA Under-17 Golden Boot award winner, Chrisantus Macauley, is not likely to lace his boots for National Division 1 side, FC Abuja in the new season. |The Sun
     
  • My next Target
    Assistant Coach of the world-conquering Golden Eaglets, Ben Iroha, says his next target is to guide any of the national youth teams to win more laurels for the country in the capacity of a head coach.| The Sun
     
  • I-am-back— Asafa Powell yells
    After  men’s 100m World record holder, Asafa Powell of Jamaica disappointedly placed third behind United States’ Tyson Gay and Derrick ..........Vanguard
     
  • I’ll be happy with a Super Eagles call-up—‘Santus
    Seventeen year-old Chrisantus Macauley  a.k.a 'Santus was the cynosure of eyes when the Golden Eaglets arrived Nigeria after conquering .......Vanguard
     
  • Abuja agog for Eaglets as Yar’Adua honours them
    The world conquering Golden Eaglets are still savouring their great feat in far away Korea and the quest  by both government at various ................Vanguard

September 14, 2007

  

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  • When We Were Not Kings
    Right winger in the Canada '87 Golden Eaglets squad, Dimeji Mohammed Lawal, says the pains of losing at the final of the World Cup “could be destabilising”. ThisDay
     
  • Falcons talk tough, say it’s
    victory against Korea or nothing
    Ifeanyichukwu Chiejine was her calm, collected and articulate self at the mixed zone after the Nigerian women team, the Super Falcons’ last training, ahead of the clash with the Democratic Republic of Korea, yesterday (Thursday) night. Media representatives gathered at the mixed zone as the Falcons took far more than the 30 minutes they had marked for the session |The Sun
     
  • MY DREAMS!
    Call him an ambitious teenager who is stretching his luck and you might be right, or, better still, call him the Nigerian version of ‘Joseph the Dreamer’ and you might not be far from the truth|The Sun
     
  • Super Falcons ready for North Korea
    Nigeria are counting on team spirit as they face North Korea in a tricky Group B game at the Women's World Cup on Friday. BBC

September 13, 2007

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  • Iroha in tears, sends words to govt
    AS the plaudits continue for the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for their historic win of the U-17 World Cup, one of the men behind the masquerade,.............Vanguard
     

  • Australia hit Ghana 4-1
    Australia broke their Women’s World Cup finals duck with a 4-1 win over Ghana.Sarah Walsh punished slack Ghana ..................Vanguard
     

  • Falcons back in training, say Sweden exhausted ‘em
    After observing Wednesday as off day, the Super Falcons will be back in training Thursday afternoon at the Chengdu Sports Institute..........Vanguard
     

  • Fashola rewards Eaglets
    Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State has announced a reward of life insurance policies and shares worth about N15 million in the ...............Vanguard
     

  • CAF roll out new event for home-based players
    Opportunity has come at last for home-based players to display their skills in the continent, as Confederation of African Football (CAF) have introduced a competition for local players.|The Sun
     

  • Eagles are Unstopable-Utaka
    Portsmouth striker, John Utaka, believes that with the array of quality players in the Super Eagles at present, Nigeria stand a chance of lifting the African Cup of Nations trophy in Ghana next year. |The Sun

September 12, 2007

  • Falcons’ll keep improving - Ntiero - Uwak spoils Swedes’ party
    WORLD U-17 champions, the Golden Eaglets on Tuesday returned to the warm embrace of football fans as team’s head coach...Tribune
     

  • Uwak’s goal lifts Falcons’ spirit
    Cynthia Uwak rescued a point for Nigeria in their opening Women's World Cup group game against Sweden. Sweden skipper, Victoria Svensson, put her team in front just after the break, slotting past keeper Precious Dede.But Uwak pounced on a failed clearance to slot home from 20 yards with eight minutes left to go. Sweden dominated and Hanna Ljungberg hit the crossbar in the second minute|The Sun
     

  • AIYEGBENI IS NOT THREAT
    Super Eagles and Everton striker, Victor Anichebe, is confident that the coming of Yakubu Aiyegbeni will not be a threat to his dream of playing at top level for both club and country |The Sun
     
  • Free Houses, National honours for Eaglets
    The celebration mood of the nation would continue Saturday in Abuja when an over-joyed President Umar Yar’Adua receives the victorious Golden Eaglets in the Federal Capital Territory. The team whose exploits brought  joy to Nigerians would be rewarded handsomely according to our impeccable source. Vanguard
     
  • Lagos stands still for Eaglets • As Fashola charges NFA ahead 2009
    Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State yesterday charged football administrators in the country to work ahead of Nigeria’s hosting of the U-17 FIFA ................Vanguard
     
  • Golden Eaglets: Senate asks Yar‘Adua to discard Obasanjo’s handshake policy
    Abuja —The Senate yesterday commended the Golden Eaglets on their victory in the Under-17 World Youth Cup tournament and urged President Umaru Yar‘Adua to ..................Vanguard
     
  • Uwak saves Falcons from Sweden
    Nigeria’s Cynthia Uwak, who plays her club football in Sweden, crushed the Scandinavians’ hopes of a perfect start to China 2007 when she struck an equaliser .............Vanguard

September 11, 2007

  • World Champions return today
    ABUJA — The all conquering members of the Golden Eaglets and accompanying officials are expected to arrive the country today (Tuesday) aboard Air Emirate...............Vanguard
     

  • Fashola plans grand reception for Eaglets
    The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has sent a congratulatory message to the victorious Golden Eaglets on their victory ...............Vanguard
     

  • NLC, Buhari hail Eaglets
    As messages of congratulation continue to pour in for the Golden Eaglets, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and former Head of State, Gen. Mohammadu Buhari, have commended the victorious Eaglets, describing the victory as not only for Nigeria, but for the entire African continent.|The Sun
     

  • Sweden in Trouble
    Still basking in the celebration that engulfed the entire country following Golden Eaglets’ victorious outing at the just concluded FIFA Under-17 World Cup in South Korea, Nigeria’s female team | The Sun
     

  • Nigeria are U-17 world champions
    Nigeria have won the Under-17 World Cup for a third time, beating Spain 3-0 on penalties in Sunday's final after a goalless 120 minutes. BBC

September 10, 2007

  • Nigeria’s U-17s Conquer the World… Again
    The last time Nigeria won any global trophy in football, Oladele Ajiboye was a mere three-year-old. ThisDay
     

  • Hurrah! My illegal appointment has won World Cup — Amun
    FORMER Golden Eaglets handler, Fanny Amun took a withering attack on those who criticised him for  appointing Yemi Tella as Coach of the World Cup winning ................Vanguard
     

  • An unforgettable first time — Ajiboye
    Still beaming after his side’s 3-0 penalty shoot-out victory against Spain, Oladele Ajiboye was  more than happy to talk  but the conversation took an interesting ...............Vanguard
     

  • Ajiboye soars on Eaglets’ wings
    THE DAY REPLAYED — Penalties. One word, but one which brings so many memories of jubilation and  despair. For the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria, they will look ...............Vanguard
     

  • I knew we'll win World Cup — Tella
    Golden Eaglets handler, Yemi Tella has revealed that he knew Nigeria were destined to lift the  FIFA Under-17 Cup crown, the moment centre referee from China..............Vanguard
     

  • Keep them together, Oyinlola tasks NFA
    Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinola and foremost youth soccer outfit in Nigeria, the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) say the crop of players that represented Nigeria at the last Under-17 World Youth Championship in Korea should not be allowed to rot away like their contemporaries in the past| The Sun
     

  • MY STORY
    The Tyne landed him last year after an already eventful career with Italy’s Inter Milan. Now, Obafemi Akinwunmi Martins, for the first time, reveals everything about his career | The Sun
     
  • World Cup victory: Government, DPP congratulate Eaglets, Nigeria
    The Federal Government has commended the victorious Golden Eaglets at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in South Korea, saying team spirit was all the Eaglets used to conquer the world.The Minister of Information and Communication, John Odey, who conveyed the government’s message|The Sun
     

  • Guinea qualify for Nations Cup
    Guinea booked their place at the Nations Cup as they swept to a 4-0 victory over the Cape Verde Islands in their Group Eight qualifier on Sunday. BBC

September 09, 2007

  • Eaglets Battle Spain In Historic Final
     Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will today in faraway Seoul, South Korea, be seeking to make history in...Daily Independent
     

  • Eaglets, Tella, 90 mins from World Cup glory
    The Golden Eaglets and their coaching crew led by  Yemi Tella have between 90 and 120   minutes(in case of extra time) to etch their  names..............Vanguard
     

  • NFA/NFL rift: Money, not referees is cause of ‘war’
    Again the Globacom Premier League will not kick-off today as ordered by the Minister and Chairman of the National Sports Commission .........Vanguard
     

  • Nigeria written all over the cup, says captain Haruna
    I looked straight into the eyes of the young German striker who held my hand tight. I nodded to him and we shook hands a second time..............Vanguard
     

  • Angry Eagles beat Lesotho 2-0
    Two goals in each half of the Nations Cup qualifier on the water-logged pitch of the Warri City stadium were all the unhappy ................Vanguard
     

  • Eaglets in killer mood agaisnt spain
    Golden Eaglets of Nigeria look set to win a record third title as they face Spain in the final of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Seoul, South Korea today|The Sun
     

  • Nigeria beat Lesotho 2 – 0
    Nigeria’s senior team, the Super Eagles, Saturday at the Warri Stadium, Delta State, consolidated on their points, in Group Three by beating Lesotho 2 – 0 in the third round of the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.The Group comprises of Nigeria, Niger, Uganda and Lesotho. |The Sun
     

  • Namibia in shock ANC return
    Namibia flagNamibia sensationally snatched a place at the 2008 African Nations Cup after a surprise 3-2 away win over Ethiopia on Saturday. BBC
     

  • Senegal secure Nations Cup place
    Senegal easily qualified for next year's African Cup of Nations, routing Burkina Faso 5-1 on Saturday to finish top of Group Seven. BBC

September 08, 2007

  • We’ll bring the trophy home
    The Golden Eaglets have assured Nigerians that tomorrow’s epic final clash against Spain at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup would be an icing on the cake for them. Assistant Coach of the team, Benedict Iroha, who conveyed the message in a telephone chat with Saturday Sunsport from South Korea |The Sun
     

  • Crocodiles on Eagles’ menu
    Super Eagles are set to feast on the Crocodiles of Lesotho this afternoon when both teams clash in a Ghana 2008 African Cup of Nations’ qualifier. The encounter, the last in Group C, comes up inside the main bowl of Warri Township Stadium| The Sun
     
  • Egypt eye Nations Cup place
    Holders Egypt head the list of heavyweight contenders seeking to confirm their qualification for next year's African Nations Cup finals this weekend. BBC
     
  • Two nations pull out of World Cup
    The Central African Republic and Sao Tome e Principe have pulled out of the 2010 World Cup, precipitating a change in the first phase of the African qualifiers. BBC
     
  • Beckenbauer boosts 2010 WC
    Fifa member Franz Beckenbauer is confident South Africa will host a successful World Cup in 2010 despite the challenges clouding preparations. BBC
     
  • African cities on fire for Nations Cup *as Vogts unleashes Eagles on Crocodiles
    The qualifiers for the Ghana 2008 Africa Nations Cup will light up some African cities this  weekend as most teams make last ditch efforts to grab a ticket for the soccer .................Vanguard
     
  • Yar’Adua’s 100 days: A wake up call for sports
    Last Thursday President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua marked his first 100 days in office with a broadcast  to the nation on what he has achieved so far and what he intends ....................Vanguard
     
  • Heroics: Between Spanish and German goalkeepers
    Young players are capable of doing brilliant things. Their natural pace, enthusiasm for the game  and raw talent make them a joy to watch. Yet, like every human being................Vanguard
     
  • Over 200 countries gear up for Women’s World Cup
    The biggest women’s football competition will reach another milestone when it kicks off in  Shanghai on 10 September 2007. The fifth FIFA Women’s World .................Vanguard

September 07, 2007

  • In-form duo face off in semis (Final Nigeria 3-1 Germany)
    Thursday's semi-final in Suwon sees Nigeria, who have won all five of their games at Korea 2007, take on Germany, themselves with four straight wins after drawing their opening game. Though both teams are in exceptional form, for one Thursday's meeting will mean the end of their world title aspirations, and for the other a berth in Sunday's Final in Seoul.  conscienceDaily International.
     

  • How we beat Germany — Tella
    After seeing his awe-inspiring team dispatch Germany out of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in the South Korean city of Suwon, Nigerian coach, Yemi Tella has ..............Vanguard
     

  • Kanu, Aiyegbeni, Adebayor in Yenagoa
    Yenagoa — Nigerian internationals led by Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu yesterday stormed Yenagoa the Bayelsa State capital with a plea to the youths ...............Vanguard

September 06, 2007

  • Mikel, Kanu, 14 others vow to crush Lesotho
    Super Eagles’s vice captain, Joseph Yobo, has been ruled out of Saturday’s African Nations Cup match against Lesotho in Warri, Delta State even as 16 players trained at the Abuja National Stadium yesterday (Wednesday) morning. Berti Vogts confirmed to sports writers at the Nicon Luxury Hotel at media briefing that the Everton FC of England central defender |The Sun
     

  • EAGLETS TO DESTROY GERMAN MACHINE
    Germany are a free scoring side and they will like to vent their anger on Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets when they file out today in the FIFA Under-17 World Championship’s semi-final duel in South Korea |The Sun
     
  • SA's Leremi dies in car crash
    South African Police have confirmed that international midfielder Gift Leremi was killed in a car accident that occurred late in the evening of 3 September. BBC

September 05, 2007

  • Vogts worried over Eagles’ poor response
    Super Eagles’ head coach, Berti Vogts and other members of the technical crew are worried that only eight players had reported to camp at the NICON Luxury (former Abuja Merridien hotel) in Abuja, for the match against Lesotho on Saturday in Warri.|The Sun
     

  • These Eaglets Can rule the world
    "Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy," says the Holy Book. Keep it holy by going to church to show appreciation to the King of kings and Lord of lords. Appreciate Him for what He alone has done in your life |The Sun
     

  • Fashola joins Uduaghan for Warri match
    They have one thing in common; they are sports-loving.
    And when the Eagles file out for their Nations Cup .................Vanguard
     

  • Nigeria league latest!
    NFA appear to be stamping their authority over Nigeria footall when feelers indicated last night that the league may not kick off this week .............Vanguard
     

  • SUPER EAGLES: FA boss commends Delta
    NFA Chairman Sani Lulu  Abdullahi has commended the Delta State government for the level it has taken the hosting of Saturday’s African .............Vanguard
     

  • WORLD CUP SEMI: Eaglets fear no foe
    The Nigeria U-17 boys say they don’t have any palpitations going into Thursday’s FIFA Junior World Cup semi finals against the clinical Germans.  .............Vanguard
     

  • Lulu, Ogunjobi fly to China for Falcons
    When the national female senior team, Super Falcons land in China on Wednesday morning, they will not be looking for someone ...........Vanguard
     

  • Tella talks tough: Germany can’t stop us
    A relaxed Yemi Tella,Coach of Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets has boasted that it does not matter whom the team meets at the semi-finals and finals ...........Vanguard

September 04, 2007

  • Fresh plot against Iorfa
    No fewer than eight key players of Lobi Stars have threatened to dump the team if the club’s Vice Chairman, Dominic Iorfa ceases to be on the management board. The development follows fresh plot by some faceless people to remove the former Super Eagles forward from the key position |The Sun
     

  • FIGHT FOR YOUR SHIRT
    "Arise! O fallen heroes, for those who fight and run away, live to fight another day," so sang the late Bob Marley of blessed memory in one of his many hit albums |The Sun
     

  • Barrister Obienu chastises NFA over postponement of League
    BARRISTER Richard Nwabufor Obienu, former Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Association, NFA, has lashed out at the Nigeria ................Vanguard
     

  • Vogts' Warri story — Amaju
    DELTA FA Chairman, Melvin Pinnick Amaju has said that Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Berti Vogts has confessed to his satisfaction ..............Vanguard
     

  • I’m available for Siasia— Egharevba
    For Nigerian-born footballer, Frank Egharevba who is now a naturalized Austrian, the love to wear the green shirts of his country either .................Vanguard
     

  • Another award for Ezeogu
    PRESIDENT of the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control, NBB of C, Isaiah Ezeogu has received yet another award for meritorious service ...............Vanguard

September 03, 2007

  • Nigeria maintain excellent progress
    Nigeria are through to the semi-finals at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Korea 2007 after defeating Argentina 2-0 at the Cheonan Sports Complex on Sunday 2 September. The Africans now meet Germany or England for a place in the Final. Argentina had the best of the early exchanges in a closely-fought and occasionally physical first half. Nigeria keeper Oladele Ajiboye saved Alexis Machuca's driven ... conscienceDaily Intl
     

  • Nigeria crush Argentina 2-0
    Nigeria are through to the semi-finals at the FIFA U-17 World Cup S-Korea 2007 after defeating Argentina 2-0 at the Cheonan Sports .................Vanguard
     

  • Eaglets play for $2,000
    After collecting the sum of $1,500 each for the sweet quarter-final win over Argentina in Cheonan on Sunday, the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria ..............Vanguard
     

  • Onigbinde faults NFA over referees
    Former Super Eagles coach and FIFA instructor, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has revealed that the rule Nigeria Football Association ..............Vanguard
     

  • Nothing to worry about Warri match
    WARRI, no doubt , has been an interesting spot in Nigeria. Especially with past  restiveness of the warring youths. But all that appear ................Vanguard
     

  • Eaglets, so super, hammer Argentina 2–0
    Nigerians who sacrificed going to church on Sunday morning to watch the Golden Eaglets demolish hard-fighting Argentina 2–0 may have been delighted that they did. |The Sun
     

  • NFA'S corrupt, not credible
    The cold war between the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) and the Nigeria Football League (NFL) over the appointment of referees for league matches is fast becoming a brawl, as Chief Oyuki Obaseki has said that he cannot trust the NFA with the appointment of the referees. | The Sun
     

  • Ajayi left out of Nigeria squad
    Veteran defender Kikelomo Ajayi has been left out of Nigeria's squad for the Women's World Cup in China later this month. BBC

September 02, 2007

  • U-17 World Cup :Can the Eaglets overcome the Argentine hurdle?
    Yemi Tella’s dream of lifting the U-17 World Cup on September 9 will get a boost today in  the Korea city of Cheonan if his wards are able to add Argentina ...............Vanguard
     

  • Why we called off the league — Club owners
    The Premier League, earlier scheduled to have kicked off yesterday with the opening ceremony at  the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin where Insurance ..................Vanguard
     

  • Ohuruogu eyes Nigerian ticket for 2008 Olympics if...*NOC not enthusiastic
    Christine Ohuruogu’s ban for life from Olympic competition is likely to be lifted by the British  Olympic Association (BOA) when her appeal is heard later this year....................Vanguard
     

  • EAGLETS SWOOP ON ARGENTINA
    Nigeria’s Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, are on the threshold of making history again on an Asian soil, as they confront a highly rated Argentine side in the quarterfinal of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Cheonan, South Korea, today | The Sun
     

  • REVEALED
    Facts have continued to emerge as to why the chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, escaped impeachment at the body’s last Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last weekend| The Sun
     
  • Eto'o faces three-month lay-off
    Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o is expected to be sidelined for three months after undergoing surgery on his right thigh on Saturday. BBC

September 01, 2007

  • Premier League season aborted again
    Members of the Executive Board of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) are set to erode whatever gains the country has recorded .................Vanguard
     

  • Tella predicts tough duel against Argentina
    Golden Eaglets head coach, Yemi Tella has predicted a tough quarter-final match against another South American team Argentina tomorrow ....................Vanguard
     

  • No, I won't allow NFA push me around —Obaseki
    Nigeria Football League chairman, Oyuiki Obaseki, has declared that he would not allow the Nigeria Football Association push him around ...............Vanguard
     

  • NB Golf  attracts over 200 golfers to Enugu
    The 12th edition of  the Nigerian Breweries Open Golf  tournament tees off today at the Enugu Golf Club with over 200 golfers expected .................Vanguard
     

  • China 2007: Sweden plot to stop Nigeria, USA
    In many ways, the most recent Women’s World Cup in the USA in 2003 was defined by raw physical power and an increased combativeness .....Vanguard
     

  • Athletics: Why the Bahamas is doing better than Nigeria
    — Ngerem
    The Carribean country of Bahamas is about 150,000 people, a population that is not up to the number of people living in the sports city of Surulere...........Vanguard

 

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