Futball Galore Media: February 2014

Friday, 28 February 2014

Participation of more women in sports is essential, says wife of competition sponsor

Mrs Kate Imasuagbon, wife of the sponsor of the annual Kenneth Imasuagbon Football Competition for secondary schools in the FCT, on Thursday called for more women participation in sports.

Pool A
PTS GD
Wikki Tourists 9 +7
Mighty Jets 7 +5

Nigeria Women Premier League chairperson Chief Dilichukwu Onyedinma believes the Flamingoes won't disappoint their faithfuls when the U17 Women World Cup kickoff on 15th March.

Osun Babes forward Oluwaseyi Gbadebo believes that her team is good enough to beat the star studded Ibom Angels, as the Maiden edition of the Nigeria Women Premier League begins this weekend across five centres of the Federation.

Nigeria National League - Week 4 Fixtures And Venues

Pool B

(Saturday 1st March)

ABS FC vs UNICEM Rovers
Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin

Pool A

(Saturday 1st March)

Alloy Asemome has urged his mates to live up to expectation of the good people of Taraba State by performing well in the 2013/14 Globacom Nigeria Premier League scheduled to kickoff on 7th March 2014.

Giwa FC midfielder Christian Madu has expressed delight at the club's participation in the Elite Division of Nigerian Football.

Al Gharafa Ladies had to settle for a point in their bid for a League title as the derby clash with Qatar SC Ladies ended goalless in a Qatar Women Premier League match played on Wednesday.

1- The meeting was attended by the Glo Premier League Club Chairmen and the Leadership of the League Management Company led by Hon. Nduka Irabor.

Full name: Gloria Ofoegbu
Date of birth: 3rd Jan 1992 (age 22)

Nigeria Prison vs TEAP FC

Brown Johnson have a big clash in the Abuja Derby against Donald Malomo's TEAP.

Monday, 24 February 2014

Naija Players Xploits Abroad: The full package

Yahaya Adamu (Quang Nam, Vietnam)

Yahaya was on for 90 minutes in Quang’s 0-2 win at Long An. He provided the assist that led to one of the goals.

Pool A
Kwara United 2-1 Kogi United

Confluence Queens coach Charity Enwere says the Nigeria U17 Women team must concentrate on winning the World Cup this year and stay focused.

Date: 26th-27th February

Pool A

Vincent Enyeama (Lille Metropole, France)

The Lille Metropole goal was under siege for much of the game at home to Lyon. While the entire Lille back four battled admirably, it was Enyeama who provided the commanding presence in his own box and gave his defence great confidence. An excellent performance from the Nigerian international - particularly making reflex saves.

Pool B Log:
1. Abia Comets-------4pts
2. Shooting Stars----4pts
3. ABS FC-------------3pts
4. Akwa Starlets-------3pts
5. Bendel Insurance----------3pts
6. Prime FC------------3pts
7. Ekiti United--------3pts
8. Go Round-----------3pts
9. First Bank-----------3pts
10. Gabros FC--------3pts
11. Gateway United-------2pts
12. Stationary Stores------2pts
13. MFM FC------------2pts
14. Remo Stars-------2pts
15. COD United----------1pt
16. UNICEM Rovers---------1pt

2013/2014 Nigeria National League Log- After Week 2

Pool A Log:
1. Wikki Tourists----6pts
2. Mighty Jets-------4pts
3. Plateau United------4pts
4. Adamawa United---4pts
5. Kwara United--------4pts
6. Kogi United-----------3pts
7. Niger Tornadoes----------3pts
8. Spotlight FC----------3pts
9. Supreme Court FC-----3pts
10. Ranchers Bees-----3pts
11. TEAP FC----------1pt
12. FRSC FC--------------1pt
13. Nigeria Prisons FC---1pt
14. Sokoto United-------1pt
15. DSS FC-----------0
16. Jigawa Golden Stars---------0
Outstanding Match: DSS FC vs TEAP FC

Nigeria National League: Wikki Tourists zooms to top spot, as big guns record big wins

Sokoto United slipped to a 2-0 away loss at the hands of Supreme Court, whose first league win moved them to mid table.

Sunshine Stars Football Club defender John Kalu has expressed confidence in the club's ability to scale through the hurdle of Enyimba International Football Club in the Globacom Nigeria Premier League week 1 match on March 7th at the Akure Township Stadium.

New Abia Warriors head coach, Isah Ladan Bosso has become a popular name on the lips of local football followers in Nigeria.

Former JUTH attacker Akpabio netted a brace representing Chippa in a South Africa Division One 2-1 league win at Roses United.

Spotlight vs Nigeria Prison

FT: Spotlight 2-0 Nigeria Prison

Jets grabs draw in Abuja

Mighty Jets held TEAP FC to a goalless draw in Abuja. The game played on Saturday saw the two goalkeepers helping the two sides with fantastic saves. TEAP will play against Prison on Wednesday at the same venue.

10-man Plateau United win in Jos

FT Plateau United 2-1 FRSC FC

Gateway United vs Stores

FT: Gateway United 1-1 Stationary Stores

Mariam shines in Confluence Queens' loss

FT Sunshine Queens 3-2 Confluence Queens

Halftime result in Akure

Sunshine Queens 2-1 Confluence Queens

Ekiti United vs UNICEM Rovers

Ekiti United vs UNICEM Rovers Venue: Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado Ekiti Kickoff: 4pm

Adamawa United vs Jigawa Golden Stars

Adamawa United vs Jigawa Golden Stars Venue: Atiku Abubakar Stadium, Fufure Kickoff: 4pm

TEAP FC vs Mighty Jets FC

TEAP FC vs Mighty Jets FC Venue: Old Parade Ground, Abuja Kickoff: 4pm

Shooting Stars vs C.O.D United

Shooting Stars vs C.O.D United Venue: Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan Kickoff: 4pm

Spotlights FC vs Nigeria Prison FC

Spotlights vs Nigeria Prison FC Venue: Katsina Township Stadium, Katsina Kickoff: 4pm

Plateau United vs FRSC FC

Plateau United vs FRSC FC Venue: Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos Kickoff: 4pm

Plateau United vs Nigeria Prison FC

Plateau United vs Nigeria Prison FC Venue: Rwang Pam Stadium Kickoff: 4pm

Wikki Tourists vs Niger Tornadoes

Wikki Tourists vs Niger Tornadoes Venue: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi Kickoff: 4pm

Kwara United vs Kogi United

Kwara United vs Kogi United Venue: Kwara State Stadium Kickoff: 4pm

Abia Comets vs Go Round FC

Abia Comets vs Go Round FC Time: 4pm Venue: Umuahia Township Stadium

Friday, 21 February 2014

Warri Wolves defender expect Douala resistance

Warri Wolves central defender Ike Thankgod has tasked all players in the team to double their efforts so as to play quality football as well as improve the standard of play in the club's continental game against Union Douala of Cameroon.

Former Sunshine Stars captain Godfrey Oboabona has shared his thoughts and impressions on the upcoming international friendly between Nigeria and Mexico billed to be staged at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta on March 5.

Martins Ekwueme is now officially a player of Sporting Clube de Goa.

Nigeria U17 women coach Bala Nkiyu has listed 25 players to battle for 21 shirts in the Flamingoes' squad to the 4th FIFA U17 Women Finals in Costa Rica, taking place between 15th March - 5th April this year.

Date: March 1st and 2nd, 2014

Inneh Queens vs Taraba Queens
Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin.

Vincent Chukwuma has set a 10-goal target on his second season in the Globacom Nigeria Premier League.

As the Nigeria National League, NNL enters week two across both groups, Kogi United Head Coach, Fatai Osho is fully prepared for his side’s duel with one of the traditional club side in the league, Kwara United in Ilorin on Saturday.

The Board of the Nigeria Women Football League has commiserated with the former Chairman of the NFF Media and Publicity Committee and member, CAF Media committee Aisat Falode over the demise of her son Toba Falode.

Al Rayyan have temporarily swam out of relegation on the back of their 4 -1 win over Al Ahli on Thursday evening at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in the 21st round of matches in the Qatar Stars League.

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced that they have signed CHAN Player of the Tournament, Ejike Uzoenyi from Enugu Rangers in Nigeria.

Sunshine Stars Football Club defender Ikenna Hilary says he is happy to play for the Akure Gunners in the 2013/2014 Globacom Nigeria Premier League due to kickoff on March 7th, 2014.

Friendly Match: Tokas Queens 1-4 Confluence Queens

In-form forward Chioma Wogu netted a brace as Confluence Queens dismissed hosts Tokas Queens 4-1 at Alade Stadium today.

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has come down heavily on Jigawa Golden Stars for the crowd trouble which led to the abandonment of their Week One league match against Wikki Tourists of Bauchi.

Mjees SC centre-back, Dayo Adeyoriju finally made his long-awaited debut in an Oman Elite League week 15 match against Sur SC at the Sohar Regional Sports Complex on Tuesday. It was a winning beginning for the Nigerian as his team won 2-1.

Serie A club, Genoa have beamed their searchlight on Michael Olaitan as a possible reinforcement this summer.

Stanley Okoro will miss the topflight clash against Pirin Gotse Delchev scheduled to take place on Friday.

Ogenyi Onazi has spoken about Super Eagles' international friendly match between Nigeria and Mexico in Atalanta on March 5th.

Super Eagles coach Daniel De Bull Amokachi has said the friendly match against Mexico in Atalanta, Georgia will shape the country's call-ups for a World Cup training camp.

Halftime in Lagos: Tokas Queens 0-3 Confluence Queens

Confluence Queens rolling over Tokas in Lagos

20 minutes spent at Alade Stadium: Tokas Queens 0-2 Confluence Queens. The goals were scored by Chioma Wogu and Augustine Mary.

Biffo: Giwa Football Club can challenge the giants

Abdullahi Abidemi Biffo wants to give Giwa Football Club fans the perfect season - a shot at the Premier League title.

Shehu Abdullahi has urged his Kano Pillars team-mates to put Sunday's CAF Champions League exit to AS Vita behind them.

Enyimba Football Club captain Chinedu Udoji insists he is not thinking of leaving the People's Elephants any time soon amid interest from Europe and some African countries.

Sharks Football Club are ready to reignite their interest in free agent Jo Aisa, who featured for Sunshine Stars in the 2012/13 Globacom Nigeria Premier League.

Gombe United custodian Segun Fatunwase is confident that Chigozie Agbim can help to get the best out of him in the new Globacom Nigeria Premier League season expected to kick off on March 7th.

Futbalgalore.blogspot.com can report that Yusuf Ayila has joined Metalist Kharkiv on loan from Dynamo Kiev.

Dele Aiyenugba has made it clear he is not thinking about leaving Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv in the near future, saying he is happy with life at his current club.

Enyimba Football Club gaffer Zachary Baraje has voiced his satisfaction with the development of Abdulrahman Bashir.

Bayelsa United striker Uche Ihuarulam, says his team-mates are not afraid of playing in the first round of the CAF Confederation Cup against Congolese side, FC Kondzo, on March 1st at Sapele Stadium.

Friday, 28 February 2014

Wednesday, 26 February 2014

Monday, 24 February 2014

Saturday, 22 February 2014

Friday, 21 February 2014

Wednesday, 19 February 2014