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We will fight N'Zealand with all our might, says Obuh
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From Olalekan Okusan, Kaduna EVEN with the support of home fans, Golden Eaglets' coach, John Obuh, knows that looking down on New Zealand in today's round of 16 match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup will be disastrous for his team. NFF, PTF disagree over Kenya flight, as Kalu Uche replaces Kaita -051109 THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has started making its own travel plans to Nairobi after rejecting the seats allocated to its officials for the trip to the World Cup qualifier by the Presidential Task Force (PTF) in the chartered flight billed to take the Nigerian contingent to Kenya for the game. Italy beats U.S. to book quarter-final slot -051109 From Olalekan Okusan, Kaduna THE United States (U.S.) was made to pay for its profligacy as it fell 1-2 to the Italians in the second round game played at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, yesterday. NFF picks 12 for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup -051109 NIGERIA'S Beach Soccer coach, Audu Adamu, has picked the 12 players that would represent the country at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup scheduled for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the 16th to 22nd of this month. Eaglets won't have it easy, boasts N'Zealand's coach -051109 From Olalekan Okusan, Kaduna NEW Zealand is certainly record-crazy, as it feels ready to daze the defending champion, Nigeria, in today's knockout tie though it is just making its maiden appearance at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Lagos Sub-seat repays loyal fans -051109 FANS who have been trooping to the Teslim Balogun Stadium for the FIFA U-17 World Cup have started reaping rewards as the marketing committee of the Lagos Sub-seat-supported raffle draw kicked off last weekend. Drogba's form excites Ancelotti -051109 COACH Carlo Ancelotti of Chelsea has revealed that he would not swap Didier Drogba for any other striker after his two goals in the 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid. Van Gaal remains confident -051109 BAYERN Munich's boss, Louis van Gaal, still believes that his side can reach the knockout stage of the Champions League despite its 0-2 defeat at home to Bordeaux on Tuesday night. Pillars win DSTV Basketball Men's League -051109 KANO Pillars Basketball Club showed class and determination to emerge champion of DSTV Basketball League, which ended on Tuesday at the indoor hall of the Lagos National Stadium. The Kano team beat Lagos Islanders 83-72. NAWF decries states' disregard for wrestlers -051109 From Charles Ogugbuaja, Owerri PRESIDENT of the Nigeria Amateur Wrestling Federation (NAWF), Austin Edeze, has described as unfair the neglect of wrestlers by their states and local councils, stating that the attitude was part of the problems militating against the sport. Flamingos battles Ebere All Stars, as Ayodeji tourney debuts -051109 By Igho Otomewo THE stage is now set for the first edition of the Ayodeji Joseph football competition as Flamingos takes on Ebere All Stars in a preliminary opener that promises to be exciting at the Maracana Stadium, Ijora-Lagos on Sunday. Sani, from bench to mainstream -051109 AT the start of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Nigeria's Sani Emmanuel looked destined to fulfil a mere supporting role for the hosts and holders but lady luck, combined with an unfortunate injury to one of his team-mates, has nudged him into spotlight. |
Drama, as Colombia upsets Argentina
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From Gowon Akpodonor, Ijebu-Ode THE Gateway International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode, yesterday witnessed one of the most dramatic games in Nigeria in recent times when Colombia fought back from 0-2 to edge out hot favourite, Argentina, from the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup. Agent threatens to expose managers disguising as football administrators -051109 FOOTBALL agent, Friday Nwankwo Kujah, who had handled the affairs of such stars as Austin Okocha and Julius Aghahowa, among others, has promised to expose top football administrators, coaches and journalists who moonlight as football agents, stating that they are the root causes of the rot in the Nigerian game. SA Tourism to sponsor three fans to Kenya/Nigeria clash -051109 THREE football fans who listen and answer questions in a radio quiz competition will win an all-expense paid trip and match tickets to the Nigeria versus Kenya 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier in the VIP pavilion of the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Spain's professor of football churns out stars -051109 ALL is calm at Spain's training camp in Kano. Fresh from qualifying with ease from the group stage of the Nigeria 2009, La Roja are resting ahead of their next engagement, a round of 16 tie with Burkina Faso at the Sani Abacha Stadium today. Iran's rear guard faces Celeste test -051109 IRANIANS will contest their fourth game of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the football-mad southern coastal city of Calabar today, as they welcome South Americans, Uruguay, to the U. J. Esuene Stadium. Ferguson seeks right to appeal decisions -051109 MANCHESTER United's boss, Alex Ferguson, believes that clubs should be free to appeal against European bookings. Pellegrini rues missed opportunities -051109 REAL Madrid's coach Manuel Pellegrini felt his side again deserved better against AC Milan after the Spanish giant was held to a 1-1 draw in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Veh upbeat over European chances -051109 WOLFSBURG'S coach Armin Veh feels that his side is in a strong position to reach the Champions League knockout stage after Tuesday night's impressive 3-0 win against Besiktas in Turkey. First Deepwater faces CSA today, eyes ticket -051109 AFTER getting past Ivoirien former champion, Abidjan Basketball Club (ABC), in the ongoing FIBA Africa Zone III qualifiers in Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria's First Deepwater Basketball Club has vowed to it make to the final round of the competition, which takes place in Cotonou, Benin Republic, later this month. Cash crisis may scuttle Lobi Stars' title ambition -051109 LOBI Stars of Makurdi's ambition of winning the Globacom Premier League title this season may be scuttled due to financial difficulties that is ravaging the 2003 FA Cup champion. Valuev dismisses Haye's threat -051109 World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion, Nikolay Valuev, has dismissed the threat posed by Britain's David Haye ahead of their title fight in Germany this weekend. Cash crisis may scuttle Lobi Stars' title ambition -051109 LOBI Stars of Makurdi's ambition of winning the Globacom Premier League title this season may be scuttled due to financial difficulties that is ravaging the 2003 FA Cup champion. |
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