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Sunday, 8 March 2015

Flying Eagles Begins AYC Quest

Flying Eagles will begin the quest for a seventh African Youth Championship title on Sunday when they take on host country Senegal in what is expected to be a bruising physical contest.

Dolphins Vs Kwara United - Team List

Kingsley Ashu and Cyril Oriaku will get their Dolphins’ debuts today as they have been listed in Stanley Eguma’s starting line up for the 2014/15 Nigeria Professional Football League opener in Port Harcourt against Kwara United.

Nigeria international Kalu Uche notched the winner as Levante kept their survival hopes alive after a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Eibar on Friday.

Moses Simon's whirlwind start to his career in Belgium might be halted this weekend, as the 19-year-old is battling fatigue and might be on the bench when Gent take on Lierse in the Belgium Juplier league.

Dream Team VI assistant coach, Fatai Amoo says he expects the Gabonese U23 team to be tougher than they were two weeks ago.

Ahead of their 2015 Nigeria Professional Football League opener against Akwa United, Enyimba defender, Ugwu Uwadiegwu, has told SL10.ng that he and his teammates are hoping to start their campaign on a high.

Kano Pillars goalkeeper John Lawrence has revealed that the team is still in a state of shock after the team bus was attacked by suspected armed robbers just before Abaji town near Abuja on Thursday.

Emmanuel Daniel, Sincere Seth, Stanley Amuzie, Segun Oduduwa, Obanor Erhun, Azubuike Okechukwu, Usman Mohammed, Tonbara Tiongoli, Oghenekaro Etebo, Ajayi Junior, Godwin Saviour

Kanu Sends Wishes To Kano Pillars

Former Arsenal forward, Kanu Nwankwo has shown support to Kano Pillars players attacked by armed robbers on their way to Owerri to honour the Nigeria Professional Football League opener against Heartland.

Former Flying Eagles star, Dimeji Lawal has backed the current Nigerian Under-20 side to win the African Youth Championship (AYC) which begins tomorrow in Senegal.

Akpan Stripped Of Akwa United Captaincy

Hon. Isong Isang has stripped Ini Akpan of the captain arm band of Akwa United.

The Nigerian Beach Soccer team lead a convincing victory over Ghana to make sure they will be fighting tomorrow for a place in the final of this Power Horse Beach Soccer African Trophy Durban 2015.

Nineteen schools have registered their interest in contending for honours in this year's edition of the NNPC/Shell Cup slated between March 16-31 in Kogi state.

Heartland FC of Owerri on Thursday expressed heartfelt sympathy with would-be opponents, Kano Pillars of Kano who were involved in an unfortunate armed robbery attack on Abuja road on their way to honour a match in Owerri.

Time 14:00 hrs Nigerian time

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015

Nigeria Professional Football League

Match Day 1

Venue: Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium

TEAM NEWS

RESOLUTIONS AT THE 1ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF THE LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COMPANY LTD (LMC) BOARD OF DIRECTORS ‎AND THE 20 PREMIER LEAGUE CLUBS HELD ON WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2015 AT TOP RANKS GALAXY HOTEL UTAKO ABUJA.

Gombe United legend Alhaji Kwairanga has postponed his retirement plan to boost the club’s quick return to the top flight.

Ahead of the start of the 2015 Nigeria Professional Football League this weekend, Enugu Rangers coach, Kelechi Emeteole says he hopes they start on a positive note.

Former Flying Eagles skipper Odion Jude Ighalo has been recognized for his outstanding display in the English Championship during February, with the Sky Bet Championship nominating the striker for the Player of the Month.

Norwegian First Division club FK Jerv have announced the signing of Ohi Omoijuanfo from Lillestrom on undisclosed terms.

Emeka Darlington was twice on target for Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Clubas they marched to a thrilling 6-4 victory over Muktijoddha Sangsad KC in the final of the Bangladesh Federation Cup on Thursday.

General Manager of Dolphins Football Club, Joe Johnson has called on security forces in the state to provide better service to state run football clubs.

The Nigeria Football Federation announced on Friday that the Senior National Team, Super Eagles, will play a friendly game against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Sunday, March 29.

Former Kogi United attacking midfielder Osas Eghe has spoken of his delight at joining Nigeria Professional Football League club Wikki Tourists.

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has condoled with players, officials and management of Nigeria Premier League club, Kano Pillars, who were attacked by armed robbers on the Abuja-Lokoja highway on Thursday afternoon.

Evelyn Nwabuoku has expressed the optimism that her team will not only qualify for the All Africa Games in Congo but will also win the gold medal at the games billed for September.

Etim Esin: The Pressure On Flying Eagles

Etim Esin has said the failure of the U-17 in Niger will cause a chain reaction of increased pressure on the Flying Eagles in Senegal.

Super Sand Eagles star Bartholomew Ikechukwu Ibenegbu has said his side are going to win the eight-nation Power Horse Invitational tournament in Durban, South Africa.

Latina FC of Italy attacking midfielder, Nnamdi Oduamadi has reiterated his desire and keen interest to play for the Super Eagles in the March 26 international friendly match with Bolivia if invited.

Kingsley Sokari has said the Dream Team VI will not defend the 4-1 win in Libreville against the Gabonese under-23 Olympic side.

Nigeria’s U-23 coach, Samson Siasia, said his boys are in fine fettle ahead of Saturday’s 2015 All Africa Games qualifier against Gabon in Abuja.

Super Sand Eagles will play Ghana’s Beach Soccer National Team on Friday in their first outing at the Power Horse Invitational Tournament in Durban, South Africa.

The League Management Company (LMC) has expressed shock at the news of the armed robbery attack on Kano Pillars football club contingent along the Abuja-Lokoja Road and consequently ordered an indefinite postponement of their Match Day 1 fixture in Owerri against Heartland FC.

Management of Lokoja based clubs, Kogi United and Confluence Queens have sent their condolence messages to the entire officials, players and supporters of Nigeria League champions, Kano Pillars who were involved in a broad day light robbery attack on Thursday.

As this year’s Men and Women Federation Cup competitions set to commence with the State preliminaries this weekend, only Yobe State is yet to register for the competition.

A one-day seminar for the country’s top referees, who will officiate in the 2014/2015 Professional Football League season commencing on Saturday, holds on Thursday at the FIFA Goal Project Centre.

The 2015 Lagos State FA Cup begins this weekend with the rookies matches holding at Agege Sports Stadium.

The draw for the 2015 Federations Cup in Delta State will come up today at the Conference Hall of Warri City Stadium.

Super Eagles skipper, Vincent Enyeama may be forced to leave Lille at the end of the season as the French Club is looking to sell off their top stars in order to service debts.

The proprietor and president of Ace football Academy, Kola Adebulugbe says the captain of his team Abdulganiyu Saheed, who is a part of the Nigeria team to the Africa Youth Championship, will be a ‘joker in the pack' in defence for the Nigeria team in Senegal.

Super Eagles forward Gbolahan Salami made a return to the country early last weekend after a botched trip to Serbian Club, Red Star Belgrade and has been given the green light to resume with Warri Wolves where he had a glorious outing before the move at the end of last season.

Super Eagles star Victor Moses was on target as Stoke City made it three Premier League victories in a row with a 2-0 home win over Everton.

Nigeria Football Supporters Club (Ekiti State Chapter) congress has passed a vote of confidence on the President General, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo-led NFSC executive committee and pledged total loyalty and commitment.

The seventeen Nigerian coaches and former international players in London for capacity –enhancing exercise on Wednesday visited The Hawthorns – home ground of West Bromwich Albion Football Club, a Premier League side.

The delegation of Gabon U-23 National Team is on its way to Nigeria and will land at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at 5.40pm on Wednesday.

Olaitan's Last-Gasp Free Kick Salvage A Draw For Confluence Queens

A last-gasp free kick from Mary Olaitan salvaged a 2-2 draw for Confluence Queens as they held Nasarawa Amazons in a friendly match played on Wednesday at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium.