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Super Eagles and AS Monaco forward, Henry Onyekuru has signed a brand management deal with Plug Sports. The brand management has announced that the Nigerian professional footballer, Onyekuru has signed a brand management deal with Plug Sports. Plug Sports, a subsidiary of the Plug Entertainment (founded by Bizzle Osikoya and Asa Asika), is involved in the management of sports talents.  The parent company, Plug Entertainment, operates as a music management, music publishing and licensing, and music distribution company. They work with some of the biggest talents in the world including Davido, Peruzzi, Mayorkun. The partnership, which was facilitated by Prokicks UK limited, a company based in United Kingdom, was signed on December 26, 2019 at the Plug Office, Lagos, Nigeria.  "Plug Sports is delighted to have Henry Onyekuru as one of our esteemed clients. We look forward to taking Henry Onyekuru’s career to the next level and establishing a ...

.Says board open to dialogue ...as president accuses ministry of taking sides. The embattled president of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria, Ibrahim Gusau, has said the ongoing crisis in the federation is sad for athletics in the country especially with Olympic Games just few months away. Speaking at a press conference organised in Lagos on Sunday, the president said that everything they are doing as a board has been with the best interests of athletes in mind and an innate desire to develop athletics in Nigeria. He added that without athletes, there will be no sports and without sports, there will be no Sports Federation. He however said they are open to discussion while also calling on all Nigerians to ask questions as there are so many unanswered questions. Meanwhile, Gusau has accused the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development of taking sides in the ongoing crisis rocking the federation. He said by endorsing the board meeting that took place in Abuja recently le...

The youth football coaches will fly to London for a personalised training session with Arsenal Football Development coaches, Online money transfer company WorldRemit and Arsenal have announced that Chinasa Ukandu from Nigeria and Luis Alejandro Castañeda from Colombia are the winners of the 2019 Future Stars coaching programme. The two youth coaches will now prepare to travel to London for a personalised training session with Arsenal Football Development coaches, and their trip will be sponsored by WorldRemit. Chinasa and Luis were among eight finalists, four women and four men, who were selected by a panel of judges from WorldRemit and Arsenal for their commitment to using football to empower young people and benefit their communities. Andrew Stewart, Managing Director Middle East & Africa at WorldRemit said: “At WorldRemit, we are inspired every day by our customers, who work hard to send money home to support their communities. “Through our partnership with Arsena...

1. Jigawa GS: - Lala Abdullahi; 1 2. Plateau Utd: - Nerot Silas; 1 - Amos Gyang; 1 3. Lobi Stars: - Sikiru Alimi; 1 4. Delta Force: - Bala Yahuza; 1 5. MFM FC: - Clement Ogwu; 1 6. FC Ifeanyi Ubah: - Samuel Kalu; 1 7. Warri Wolves: - Samuel Amadi; 1 8. Akwa Utd: - Mfon Udoh; 1 9. Abia Warriors: - Jimoh Oni; 2 10. Wikki Tourists: - Saidu Abubakar; 1 - Idris Guda; 1 11. Akwa Starlets: - Isaac George; 1

Matchday 1 (November 3, 2019): 1. FC Ifeanyi Ubah 1-0 Adamawa United Samuel Kalu 41'. 2. Warri Wolves 1-1 Akwa Utd Samuel Amadi 2’ --- Mfon Udoh 28’. 3. Abia Warriors 2-0 Katsina Utd Jimoh Oni 8’, 47’. 4. Wikki 2-1 Jigawa Stars Saidu Abubakar 47’, Idris Guda 61’ --- Lala Abdullahi 15’. 5. Kano Pillars 0-0 Rivers Utd. 6. Delta Force 1-1 Akwa Starlets Bala Yahuza 78’ --- Isaac George 50’. 7. Heartland 0-1 MFM Clement Ogwu 39’. 8. Plateau Utd 3-1 Lobi Nerot Silas 12’, Solomon Kwambe 27’ (og), Amos Gyang 67’ --- Sikiru Alimi 32’ (PEN).

NFF COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation, including its President, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, have been discharged and acquitted on all counts of alleged corruption charges in a case brought by the defunct Special Presidential Investigation Panel, SPIP. The panel, headed by Okon Obono-Obla who is now on the run to avoid prosecution by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC had filed a 16 –count charge against Pinnick, Seyi Akinwunmi (1 st  Vice President), Shehu Dikko (2 nd  Vice President), Mohammed Sanusi (General Secretary) and Ahmed Yusuf (Executive Committee member) with wild claims of alleged corruption against the men, and even subjected them to extensive media trial at home and abroad. Among the charges were misappropriation of the sums of $8.4million and N4billion, conflict of interest and non-declaration of assets. At a point, now –fleeing Obono-Obla wrote to the Confederation of Africa...

Four male and four female coaches will face a public vote to determine who will train with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London. A panel of judges from Arsenal and its official online money transfer partner, WorldRemit, have selected eight coaches as finalists for their Future Stars coaching programme. The eight finalists will now compete in a public vote on www.futurestars.worldremit.com until 23:59 GMT on 11th November, for the chance to attend a personalised training programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London - sponsored by WorldRemit. Male Future Stars finalists: Bakit Isaac Agogo from Gulu, Uganda: Bakit started volunteering as a football coach in 2005 and is a firm believer in the power of football to create harmony among young people and help them overcome conflict. He coaches at Watato Sports Academy in Gulu and has worked with children whose families were affected by the insurgency in Northern Uganda. If he were to win Future S...

Four male and four female coaches will face a public vote to determine who will train with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London. A panel of judges from Arsenal and its official online money transfer partner, WorldRemit, have selected eight coaches as finalists for their Future Stars coaching programme. The eight finalists will now compete in a public vote on  www.futurestars.worldremit.com  until 23:59 GMT on 11th November, for the chance to attend a personalised training programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London - sponsored by WorldRemit. WATCH THE HERO VIDEO HERE > https://youtu.be/UXG-_llHct8 Speaking on this, Andrew Stewart, Managing Director Middle East & Africa at WorldRemit said: “Our business is all about making it easier for our customers to send money home to support their communities. Together with Arsenal, we set up the Future Stars programme to recognise football coaches within these communities who...

Manu Garba's Golden Eaglet's have been dealt a huge blow just before the start of the FIFA U17 World Cup, after midfielder Olaniyan Alfred was confirmed unfit for the final stage of preparation due to a knee injury he picked up recently. The 17-year-old Olaniyan Alfred seen by many as one of the most intelligent players in the present Nigeria U17 squad due to his visionary and game reading abilities picked up the injury during the last stages of preparation in Abuja, ahead of the juvenile showpiece coming up in Brazil; as confirmed by the technical crew of the team which have decided to leave out the youngster, so as not to rush or aggravate the situation. Olaniyan otherwise known as 'Aguero' was key to Golden Eaglet's triumph at the 'WAFU B Zone Tournament' which his team won in Niger Republic in October 2018, contributing two goals and 3 three assist, which earned Nigeria qualification for the CAF U17 AFCON in Tanzania. The little midfield magicia...

GROUP A The Olukoya boys got their first win of the tournament after a 2-1 win over Lobi Stars. Moses Adewale scored the opener in the 13th minute before Alex Agahowa leveled through the spot, after Uwaga hacked down Tayo Fabiyi in the box just before halftime. Austine Ogunye could have sealed the game for Lobi Stars in the 80th minute but his effort on goal went wide. MFM FC took advantage of their attack in the 90th minute, when Mamud Akorede’s shot beat Isa Danladi in goal. Kano Pillars beat stubborn Collins Edwin Sports Club 1-0 with a first half strike from David Ebuka. The Sai-Masugida changed the team that played in the 1-0 win against MFM FC in their opener. The team which was captained by Dennis Victor got the solitary goal in the 19th minute though a solo effort from David Ebuka. The Collins Edwin Side suffered their second straight loss in this tournament and didn’t give up until the final whistle was blown. Kano Pillars leads with 6points, MFM FC and Lobi Stars ar...

Lagos based Kasi Healthcare and The ATOS Clinic group of Germany with seven clinics in Hamburg, Cologne, Braunfels, Heidelberg have announced a partnership that will offer tele-consultation and tele radiology service via connection with ATOS International Office and many other services that will significantly increase the positive outcomes of patients with various orthopaedic and sports injury issues.  The ATOS Group is the leading orthopaedic clinic group in Germany with core competence in hips, knees, shoulders, spine treatments. ATOS offers diagnostic and treatment options within further disciplines. ATOS has more than 30 top class surgeons with the popular Focus medicine Award. Speaking on the partnership, CEO and Founder of Kasi Healthcare Dr Adedayo Osholowu a pioneer in Sports Medicine, a member of the FIFA Football Medicine Network who also served as Sports Medicine Specialist at the 2010 FIFA World Cup Africa’s first World Cup said the partnership is another demon...

FWC Champions FC management will on Wednesday 11th September, 2019 inaugurates Local Organizing Committee for FWC Champions FCT Secondary Schools Football Tournament at the Conference Room of the Family Worship Centre Church office by 3pm. The 8-man Committee which will be headed by Mr. Promise Uwaeme, the club's Executive Director, Business Development, will be given the responsibility of organizing a worthy tournament for all public Senior Secondary Schools across the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory. 57 Senior Secondary Schools in the FCT will be contesting at the preliminary stage in six zones. Two schools will qualify from each of the zone for the finals which will be played at the FWC Champions Fortress, Wuye Abuja. The Local Organizing Committee members are as follows; 1. Mr. Promise Uwaeme - Chairman 2. Mr. Olayinka Oladunjuoye – Member 3. Mr. George Momoh – Member 4. Mrs. Odiri Akpan – Member 5. Representative of FCT Senior Secondary School...

General Coordinator of Gov Okowa Pre Season Cup, Baldawiy Bashir has reiterated the stance that his Management Team is ready for a successful competition which kicks off on Wednesday. The draw was confirmed on Friday, with 16 teams looking to earn silverware in the preseason competition. "When we started this journey, we said we would try our best to make our amiable sponsor His Excellency Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa proud and ensure spectators get a good experience," Badawiy Bashir told Gov Okowa Pre Season Tournament Media Team on Sunday. "We have tried our best, and there will no doubt be glitches along the way and challenges in certain areas, but we believe we are ready." Baldawiy confirmed that teams will start arriving on Monday in order to familiarise with Asaba. "Teams will start arriving from Monday. With organisational matters we are on track." "We want people to go to the stadium and enjoy themselves without distractions. The ...

The Gov Okowa Pre Season Tourney sees reigning Aiteo Cup champions Kano Pillars, Delta Force, Warri Wolves and thirteen others go head to head from 11th September at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. Delta State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa is the sponsor of the competition. It will be a star-studded line up with top class teams invited to take part in the tournament. Also expected to take part in the competition are Abia Warriors, Heartland, Wikki Tourists, Lobi Stars, Cynosure, Nasarawa United, Rivers United, Remo Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Bendel Insurance, Plateau United, MFM FC and Kwara United. Speaking to the Media Team of Gov Okowa Pre Season Tourney, General Coordinator of the competition, Badawiy Bashir noted that all is set for a hitch free event. "I want to thank His Excellency Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for his tremendous support in making the competition a reality. His philantrophic gesture is highly appreciated," Badawiy Bashir sa...

Olympic Eagles exciting winger Olabiran Blessing Muyiwa has disclosed that the Imama Amapakabo charges will soar when they face Sudan in tomorrow’s (Thursday) Under 23 African Cup of Nations qualifying match. The Nigerian team will lock horns with the Sudanese on Thursday in the first leg of the final round of U23 AFCON qualifier at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman. Olabiran who was among the 18-man squad that will trade tackles with Sudan for a place in the next edition of U23 AFCON, says that the Imama led team will finish the job in Omdurman with a victory over their hosts. “I’m glad to be invited once again, this is the time to continue from where we stopped against Libya and finish the job in Sudan. “Anything is possible in football but we are very positive as a team and we are going for a victory so as not to put ourselves and our fans back home under any form of pressure,” the FC Tambov  of Russia forward said. Olabiran made his first national team debut agai...

Olympic Eagles forward Stephen Odey has expressed his optimism for success ahead of  Thursday’s Under 23 African Cup of Nations final round qualifying, first leg battle against Sudan at the Al Merriekh Stadium in Omdurman. Odey was named in Coach Imama Amakapabo's 18-man squad that will face the Sudanese and battle for a place in the third edition of Africa's U23 football event scheduled to take place in Egypt later this year. The ex-MFM FC striker revealed that he is looking forward to a remarkable victory over the Sudanese as he hopes to make his debut with the Nigerian U23 Football team. “I’m excited to have made the team that will play against Sudan but I will be more excited if we defeat them tomorrow to mark my debut with this team. “This will be the first time I will be having an opportunity to play for the national U23 after I featured for the Super Eagles team against Corsica and CHAN team in Kano against Benin. “I have been waiting for this opportunity an...

Flying Eagles top striker Emeka Chinonso has said, he will be the most happiest player in the world if Nigeria beat Burkina Faso in today's 2019 African Games to claim the Gold medal. The tall lanky striker is celebrating is 18th year birthday in Rabat as the 2019 African Games final in the men's event beckon this evening at 5pm Nigeria time. Chinonso has been instrumental to Paul Aigbogun's team in Rabat, getting on the scorer sheet with impressive performances since he made his debut in the group stage. "I will be the happiest man in the world if we beat Burkina Faso to win the Gold medal, it will be precious to me and I will cherish the moment for life. To win a Medal for my dear country on my Birthday will be my career biggest highlight," said Chinonso. Nigeria and Burkina Faso played a 1-1 draw in the Group stage in Rabat. However, Nigeria's women's team won Gold yesterday in the football event. "We know each other so much...

In a conscious and strategic effort to go closer to its esteemed customers, the GAC Motor is opening a showroom in Port Harcourt, Rivers state Nigeria. Located on 44 Old Aba Road, the Port Harcourt Regional Showroom is the latest addition to the CIG Motors list of show-rooms across Nigeria. Earmarked for formal launch Thursday on 29th August, 2019 at 44 Old Aba Road, Port Harcourt, the Showroom will feature a full representation of GAC Motor offering to its customers, from sales to after sales support services. The attendees of the launch event will witness first hand the GAC Motor models available for immediate purchase and have the opportunity to enjoy spot discount of 10% (subject to applicable terms and conditions). According to Chief Diana Chen, CEO of CIG Motors, "The desire to always be supportive of customers experience is exactly what makes the GAC brand unique and we will continue to champion the development of our showroom network across Nigeria”. Since debut...

An outstanding non-league side with huge reputation, Water FC have reached an agreement with Spanish side, Leganes for the signing of Flying Eagles wonder-kid, Success Makanjuola. Water FC turned down tempting offers from Belgium and Russia before settling for what to be the best for the left-wizard who is currently in Morocco participating in the 2019 African Games. Success has played an important role in Rabat to help Nigeria reached the final of the tournament on Tuesday knocking out Mali. After turning down offers from Belgium and Russia, Success Makanjuola will sign the dotted lines for Leganes before the end of the week. "We have reached an exclusive agreement with Leganes, every details is done and dusted," Water FC President, Mr Makanjuola revealed. "We had a lot of tempting offers but we settled for Spain and Leganes for the development of the boy. There is added advantage with two Nigerian players in the team, that will help him settle ...

Flying Eagles wonder-kid and dazzling winger, Success Makanjuola, he's optimistic Nigeria will fly past Mali in today's semifinal clash at the 2019 African Games. Makanjuola has been one of the shinning prospects in Morocco with his powerful left-foot dazzling opponents and makes life difficult for them. Today's game will kickoff at 1pm and the Water FC petit winger has promised Nigeria dump out Mali and move closer to the Gold podium. "Mali has always been a difficult side for us, very strong and highly technical as a team but we are stronger and I believe we will stop them today because we can't afford to miss the final ticket. "As a football team we came to Morocco for just only one thing which is Good and I'm happy that we on the right track. All we need to do as a team now is to give our 100 percent and book the final ticket," said Makanjuola.

After scoring the important equalizer that took Nigeria to the semifinal of the 2019 African Games in Rabat against the host country Morocco last week, Flying Eagles forward Emeka Chinonso has promised more goals that will help his team finish with the Gold medal in the African Games. Chinonso who made his debut against South Africa on Matchday Two, scored his first international goal in his second appearance against Morocco has proven to be a quality addition in Paul Aigbogun team. Day after day, match after match, the tall lanky forward proves why he was among the top rated young stars before the African Games. Nigeria will battle Mali in today's semifinal fixture, Chinonso is optimistic his goals will lift the team again. The game will kickoff 1pm Nigeria time. "We have been working hard since after the Morocco game, we have to put aside the success achieved in the group stage and focus on today's game which is the most important game for us in Moroc...

Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, qualified for the semifinals of the men's football event of the 12th African Games after a hard fought 2-2 draw with hosts Morocco on Friday evening at the FAR Sports Complex Rabat. The result meant the Flying Eagles garnered five points from three games behind Burkina Faso who topped the group, and ahead of Morocco and South Africa. The Flying Eagles fell behind after Morocco profited from some slack defending to allow Mohsinne Abba to head home the opener in the 12th minute. Morroco looked the better side for much of the first half but Nigeria came back strongly towards the close of the first period and were duly rewarded when Ahmad Ghali was brought down in the box. Team captain Ibrahim Abubakar stepped forwarded and slotted home the spot kick at the second time of asking, after the Moroccan goalkeeper saved his initial effort. The first half ended 1-1 but Morocco were soon back in the saddle from another spot kick as the...

2019 African Games: Ghali's winner gives Flying Eagles life-line Flying Eagles New kid on the block, Ahmad Ghali's 77th minute goal gave Nigeria maximum three points over Amajita of South Africa at the ongoing African Games in Morocco on Tuesday. Ahmad Ghali whose  heroics at the games made him the cornerstone which the builder earlier rejected, but the Mahaniam FC Sharp winger guaranteed Flying Eagles all three points over Amajita, scoring the winning goal as the match finished 2-1 in favor of Nigeria in Rabat. Nigeria shot into the lead on the 27th minute when Collins Sor successful met a cross from the near side. The Flying Eagles went into the halftime break with a goal lead. The Amajita's however found a way back into the match on the 55th minute after Ofentse Mashiane scored with a powerful shot, following a superb run from a set piece.  However, with the brilliant Ahmad Ghali still in the field, Nigeria got the winning goal on the 76th minute when Gh...

Emeka Chinonso could not hide his delight after his team's 2-1 victory over the South African side today at the men's football event in the Africa Games in Morocco. The lanky striker who came in as a replacement in the second half of the match against South Africa made pushes that helped the team hold the South African side till the end of the match. The young striker who gave a good account of himself at the training camp of the Under-20 team which eventually led to his making the cut to Morroco, said, "I'm happy to have made my debut today against South Africa and it's a dream come true for me". "I think we need to build on this success as team and continue to work hard till will achieve our aim", he added. The Brokehouse Football Club of London player concluded by saying, "my debut in the competition and  our team's victory is more than I can ask for in one day".

Flying Eagles striker Success Makanjuola, who was in the starting line up for his team's first match against Burkina Faso, came in at the second half in the match against South Africa, which the team won 2 goals to 1, in the football event at the ongoing Africa Games in Morocco. The striker came in, in  the second half to help his team hold the South African side to their first outright victory in the competition in which they secured the maximum points of the match to top their group. Speaking after the match, a delighted Makanjuola said, "I am really excited with this victory over South Africa. We really worked hard for it and I think we deserve it". "We have to keep this momentum and build on it as we continue to fight hard to the end of the tournament." He added. The Flying Eagles are top of their group with four points and will play hosts Morocco in their last group match come Friday in Rabat.

Nimble-footed winger Abubakar Ahmad Ghali's 58th minute strike was enough to secured a point for Nigeria's Flying Eagles against Burkina Faso on Friday in the football event of the 12th All Africa Games taking place in Morocco. Teenager Ghali who was surprisingly dropped from the Nigeria U20 team that participated at the last FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland, showed his classy quality and what the world missed in Poland on his debut with superb all round display for the Flying Eagles which he capped with a goal against Burkina Faso. The match ended 1-1 at full-time, the Flying Eagles ought to have taken home all three points but due to profligacy in front of goal, the Nigeria U20 team had to share the point with the Burkinabebes. Prior to the 2019 Africa Games, Ahmad Ghali had scored a hat-trick and contributed two assist during the teams test matches in Abuja; a run which he took into his first competitive match for the Flying Eagles against Burkina Faso, capping...

...  Gilberto Silva confirm as Future Stars ambassador. Arsenal FC and online money transfer service, WorldRemit, are offering one male and one female football coach from Africa or the Americas the chance to attend an exclusive training programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches in London. The “Future Stars” project in his second edition was developed by WorldRemit and Arsenal FC to celebrate the positive impact that grassroots youth football coaches have on their communities, helping the children they train to develop life skills both on and off the pitch. WorldRemit will sponsor two winners, one male and one female, to fly to London for a personalised coaching programme with Arsenal Football Development coaches. Through the programme, 20 shortlisted coaches will be rewarded with Arsenal shirts for their youth squad. Arsenal legend  Gilberto Silva has been appointed as the Ambassador for "Future Stars" project. TO APPLY! Entries...

Judo Athletes, Coaches and officials from all over Nigeria have started arriving the City of  Benin  for the  Judo Final National Open Trials ahead of the 2019 All Africa Games billed for Morocco in August. The Final National Open Trials will hold from the 27th to 29th June, 2019 at the indoor hall of the University of Benin, Ugbowo, Benin-City and according to the technical director of the Nigeria Judo Federation, Ewa Ekuta, athletes from all the states of the federation are expected to participate in  seven weight categories in the male and female cadre, with the two finalists in each category getting a call up to the national camp ahead of the All Africa Games. Ekuta a former African Champion further revealed that the team selected will also serve as a standing Nigeria national team to any Judo international event. On his part, the president of the Nigeria Judo Federation, Prince Timothy Nsirim was full of appreciation to the Edo State Government through...