Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Mallam Aminu Maigari, has challenged state governments in Nigeria to start investing in sports development in their respective states. The NFF boss, noted that as a unifying instrument, there is need for state governments to always accord serious attention to the sector. Speaking Thursday in Enugu during the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has heartily congratulated Nigeria’s National Under-17 World Cup team, the Golden Eaglets for its historic victory at the 2013 edition of the global tournament in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has hailed the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on their 3-0 triumph over Mexico in the final match of the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship played Friday evening in Abu Dhabi. President Jonathan joined other very proud and happy Nigerians in saluting the glorious achievement of the Eaglets in […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has constituted a high-powered delegation headed by the Senate President, Senator David Mark to represent the Federal Government at tomorrow’s FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Finals between Nigeria and Mexico in the United Arab Emirates. Other members of the delegation who President Jonathan has charged to ensure that the Golden […]
The African Examiner Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has charged the Golden Eaglets to go all out to win the FIFA Under 17 World Cup taking place in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji who expressed happiness over the 3-0 thrashing of Sweden […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Federal Government has formally handed back the management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to the Enugu State Government. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the Government House , Enugu Tuesday, representative of the Federal Government and Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, said the […]
The African Examiner All-conquering Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have humbled their Swedish opponents with 3 goals to nothing to qualify for the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in United Arab Emirates. (UAE) Taiwo Awoniyi broke the deadlock in the first half of the game, while Samuel Okon, and Chidera Ezeh sealed the game for […]
Agency Reporter Eaglets coach Manu Garba has said it will be the cup or nothing for his team at the U17 World Cup in the UAE. Nigeria battle their counterparts Sweden in Tuesday’s semi-final for a place in the final. “As an interim coach in 2007 when we were about leaving Nigeria for the World […]
The African Examiner Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets survived Uruguay, their sternest opponent so far in the ongoing u-17 world cup in United Arab Emirates to qualify for the semi final. The first goal of the match came through the tireless hardwork of Taiwo Awoniyi in the 18 minutes of the game. Uruaguay came into the second […]
Agency Report Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has restated his belief his team will go past Uruguay to reach the semi-final of the U17 World Cup on Saturday. The South Americans earlier in the year defeated Super Eagles and Flying Eagles 2-1 at both meetings, but Manu is confident his team will beat Uruguay. “The […]
The African Examiner Chelsea striker Willian was named as a replacement for Diego Costa by Luiz Felipe Scolari for the Brazil squad picked for next month’s friendlies. Willian made the cut after Atletico Madrid forward Costa’s decision to pin his national colours to that of world champions Spain. Scolari has also recalled AC Milan striker […]
Agency Reporter Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has saluted his team’s firepower, saying his team are difficult to stop as they love to score goals. Golden Eaglets players Yahaya (Left) and Awoniyi (Right) celebrate one of their goals against Iran Nigeria booked their place in the last eight of the U17 World Cup on Tuesday […]
By Agency Reporter Kelechi Iheanacho’s outstanding performance at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup may ultimately make him a ‘Gunner’ as Arsenal are reportedly making moves to sign the wonder-kid. Golden Eaglets Danger Man, Kelechi Iheneacho Iheanacho almost single-handedly brought Mexico to their knees as he scored four goals en-route to Nigeria recording a 6-1 win […]
By Agency Reporter The line-up for the second round of the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup in the UAE was completed on Friday with Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets billed to face Iran on Tuesday, Oct. 29. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the last games in the third series of first round group matches […]
The African Examiner Sensational Nigeria rounded off their Group F campaign with a 5-0 hammering of Iraq at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai, a result which is good enough to see them finish top of the section and book a Round of 16 date with Iran at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in UAE. Four […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on their 5-0 crushing defeat of the Iraqis on Friday in the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship in the United Arab Emirates. As the Eaglets progress to the knock-out stages of the Championship as winners of their group, President Jonathan urged […]
Nigeria thrice came back from behind to hold Sweden to a thrilling 3-3 draw in an U17 World Cup game on Tuesday. Nigeria thus lead Group F with four points from two games, same as Sweden but are ahead on +5 goals difference as against second-placed Sweden who have +3 goal difference. Mexico are third […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Nigerian League Management Company, LMC, says it would not rest on its oars until the nation’s football system is transformed to meet international standard as obtained in Europe and elsewhere. It said the ongoing rebuilding process in the round leather game by the LMC, yielded tremendous result in the just […]
… Smile Home with 10 Million Naira By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The 2013 GLOBACOM sponsored Nigeria premier league season on Sunday came to an end with defending champions, Kano pillars FC of Kano, retaining the prestigious trophy. Kano pillars, recorded a total of 63 points during the season to emerge overall winner, just as they […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the Golden Eaglets on their stunning victory over their Mexican counterparts in the on-going Under-17 World Championships taking place in the United Arab Emirates. As the nation celebrates yesterday’s victory however, President Jonathan urges the Eaglets to remember that they have just overcome their first opponents in […]
