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Big Test For Mikel, As Man United Visits Stamford Bridge
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MICHAEL Ballack has taunted championship rivals, Manchester United on the eve of tomorrow's top two showdown at Stamford Bridge by claiming the Premier League title is Chelsea's to lose. Mazembe Confident Of Victory Against Heartland -071109 TP Mazembe are confident of victory when they host Heartland of Nigeria in today's second leg of the African Champions League final in Lubumbashi. Heartland Aims For African Football Pinnacle -071109 By Christian Okpara Heartland of Owerri aims to become only the second club from Nigeria to win the prestigious CAF Champions League. This competition is reserved for the best clubs in Africa, and in its 45-year history only Enyimba of Aba has won the competition. Why Sir Alex must add Arsenal to his 'anointed' list of title contenders ...As it is dangerous to underestimate this latest set of the famed "young Gunners." -071109 By Ayo Ositelu I must confess that I do not know and cannot fathom what Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary and most successful manager of arguably the world's biggest football franchise, had on his mind when during the week he appeared to have dismissed all the other teams in the race for this season's Premiership title, while declaring to the captive world that the race for the title is "between Chelsea and Manchester United." And this is only the first week of November. Eaglets Will Improve With Each Match, Says Obuh -071109 From Olalekan Okusan, Kaduna After watching the Golden Eaglets pummeling New Zealand 5-0 in the round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA U-17 World Cup, Coach John Obuh said that the team would continue to improve as the competition progresses. Eaglets' Record Can't Intimidate Us, Says Korea Coach -071109 After leading his side to their first appearance in the last eight of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Coach Kwang Jong Lee of Korea Republic coach says the pedigree of Nigeria will not scare them when both sides meet on Monday in Calabar for the quarterfinal match. Orji Congratulates Golden Eaglets -071109 Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria for booking a quarter-final ticket in the on going FIFA U-17 World Cup. Mobil, AFN Plan Basic Course For Games Masters -071109 Plans have been concluded to hold a basic track and field technical course for games masters and mistresses in schools and colleges in Akwa Ibom State. Torres Set For Anfield Battle With Birmingham -071109 Fernando Torres could play on Monday despite Rafael Benitez fearing both he and Steven Gerrard may require surgery. Ferdinand Injury 'Not Improving' -071109 Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand faces a prolonged injury absence as the club try to find the cause of his problems. |
Controversy Won't Distract Me, Says Eaglets' Skipper
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From Olalekan Okusan, Kaduna IN spite of the hue and cry over the age saga hanging on his neck, Golden Eaglets skipper, Fortune Chukwudi says he would remain focused in his quest to lift this year's FIFA U-17 World Cup. 'Warri Would Have Been A Better Host City' -071109 In about seven days from now, the 13th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup currently going on in Nigeria will come to a close. To many Nigerians, the championship has exposed the organisational ability of members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) in many areas. Heartland Will Shock Africa, Says Chukwu -071109 Tony Chukwu is the chairman of the Heartland Continental Trophy Committee set up by Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim, to ensure that the Owerri team emerged successful in this year's CAF Champions League. Best Ogedegbe - A Tribute! -071109 By the time you are reading this the body of my friend, would have been laid to rest in the city where he spent the better part of his life! The past two days in Ibadan have witnessed a great celebration, that of the life of a great Nigerian and football hero, with hundreds of the inhabitants of the city trooping out in their hundreds to honour one who lived amongst them and diligently served them through the best part of his life. Eaglets' Too Strong For Us, New Zealand Coach Admits -071109 From Olalekan Okusan, Kaduna Coach Stephen Cain of New Zealand admitted after his side lost 0-5 to the Golden Eaglets that his lads were overwhelmed by the pace and skills of the Nigerians during the round of 16 match of the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup. How Spain Roasted Burkina Faso In Kano -071109 From: Adamu Abuh, Kano Burkina Faso on Thursday ended its run in the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup, leaving Nigeria to carry on as the only African flag bearers in the remaining games. Three others, Malawi, Algeria and The Gambia had crashed in the first round of the competition. Penawou Peace/Unity Soccer Competition Begins In Bomadi -071109 All roads will lead to the riverine town of Bomadi in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State this afternoon, as the maiden Penawou peace/unity cup football competition begins Chelsea Transfer Ban Suspended -071109 Chelsea's transfer ban has been suspended by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) pending a final review. 'Lethal' Drogba Holds Key For Chelsea -071109 Chelsea take two bold statements into the first meaningful Premier League title showdown this season against Manchester United. Fabregas To Motivate Arsenal Against Wanderers -071109 Following on from Arsenal's mauling of midweek opposition AZ Alkmaar, talismanic playmaker Francesc Fabregas hopes for a repeat performance when the Gunners visit Wolverhampton Wanderers' Molineux stadium today. |
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