By Chigozie Chukwuleta, in Abuja.
The Nigerian U-17 Coach, John Obu did not mince words when he accepted that his boys were tactically indiscipline in the opening match against Germany which led to the split of points. (more…)
Archive for October 24th, 2009
Argentine Begin On A winning Note
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
By Chigozie Chukwuleta, in Abuja.
Agentina this evening at the Abuja National Stadium recorded their first victory at the on-going FIFA U-17 World cup beating Honduras a 1-0 . (more…)
Nigeria League Success Impresses English FA Boss
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
By Chigozie Chukwuleta (Abuja)
The chairman of the English Premier League, Sir David Richards has commended the Nigeria Premier League for its impressive growth and the giant strides of the board. (more…)
NPL Board in Charge of players, officials’ medical bills
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
By Chigozie Chukwuleta(Abuja)
Plans have been concluded for the Nigerian Premier League Board to take over payment of all the medical bills of premier league players and officials of the 20 clubs in the country. (more…)
New Stars on the Block as World Cup Kicks Off
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
Africa stands at the very heart of the footballing world this term with September’s FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 marking the start of a season that will end in style with next summer’s 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. In between those two events, and almost equidistant in geographical terms, Nigeria will be next to share its passion for the beautiful game in its role as FIFA U-17 World Cup host nation. (more…)
Eaglets Want Germany Jugular
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
Nigerian U-17 Coach, John Obu says the Eaglets are on rampage and their target is victory this evening when they meet Germany in the opening game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup holding in Nigeria. (more…)
Abuja Council Chairmen to mobilize fans for Eaglets
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
By Chigozie Chukwuleta
Apparently in a bid to ensure that Abuja centre records the highest in turn out of supporters during the U-17 World Cup and total support for the home team, Chairmen of the six area councils that make up the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja have pledged to mobilize their residents to cheer the Golden Eaglets as they begin their FIFA U-20 World Cup defence on Saturday. (more…)
Warner Predicts Repeat Of History As Nigeria Host Germany
October 24th, 2009 by Editor
By Chigozie Chukwuleta, Abuja
FIFA vice president and chairman of the Under-17 championship, Jack Warner said Saturday’s opening of the cadet championship would be a repeat of the maiden tournament between Nigeria and Germany in 1985. (more…)