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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...