Burkina Faso became the second African team to qualify for the second round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup after others have fallen on the wayside. They resorted to the last gap breath to thrash Costa Rica 4-1 to book the knock out ticket. (more…)

By Chigozie Chukwuleta

Few hours to Sunday’s first leg encounter of the CAF Champions League final involving Heartland of Nigeria and TP Mazembe, the host city has been enveloped by anxiety and high euphoria following fans hope that this is the best time for Nigeria to win the trophy. (more…)

Netherlands have blamed the referee for losing to Iran in a match they wanted to win to assume leadership of Group C. (more…)

The Colombians are happy to have survived Gambia’s last minute attacks which almost lead to their first defeat in the competition. Hence they are not leaving any stone unturned to ensure that such errors are eliminated in the knockout stage having qualified.The African champions have been sent home. (more…)

By Chigozie Chukwuleta

The Netherlands are satisfied with their participation in the competition and grateful for bringing young players, who will be the stars of tomorrow. Although, they have qualified for the second round after losing last game to Iran 0-1, it was a nightmarish first round competition. (more…)

By Samm Etuk

The shy Gambian coach Tariq Saigy, has been sulking for failing to give Africa good representation after their splendid showing at the continental version of the championship which they emerged winners. Today, he says his team will go all out to defend the continent’s soccer pride. (more…)

By Chigozie Chukwuleta in Enugu

Buoyed by the unbiased support of the Enugu  fans, the coach of Costa Rica U-17 Coach Juan Diego Samuels has expressed total confidence that his wads will move past Burkina Faso as both teams seek second position of the group D center at the  Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium here today saying that the fans are his main motivator for now. (more…)

By Chigozie Chukwuleta in Enugu

Costa Rica attacking pearl, Joel Campell says he is targeting getting into the big league soon and would like to join Spanish giant, Barcelona. (more…)