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Flying Eagles striker Emeka Chinonso has charged his team mates to remain focus and beat Burkina Faso for him as a birthday gift when both teams meet in the men's football game at the ongoing 2019 African Games in Morocco. The lanky striker whose goal against the host Morocco in the last group game ensured Nigeria picked the semifinal ticket admitted that the final match will be tough but optimistic that the Flying Eagles are more determined and focused than their Burkina Faso counterparts. He added that his team mates should borrow a leaf from the Falconets who won Cameroon on penalties to win the gold medal in women football event on Thursday. When asked about his personal target in today's match, Chinonso prayed that God should give him the opportunity  to score hattrick for Nigeria. He however, heaped praises on NFF for choosing Paul Aigbogun,  describing (Aigbogun) as one of the best coach in the country today. His word: "Coincidentally,  today is the

Nigeria Football Supporters Club National Chairman, Rev. Samuel Ikpea, has thrown his weight behind the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Tourney which kicks off today (Thursday) in Ilorin. Rev Ikpea told Ogunjobi Gold Cup Media, "Looking at the pedigree of the tourney, it is not just prestigious but a brand  in our domestic football and that's why we are affiliating with it. "Its in its 7th season, and not lacking in quality and standards when you look at teams that participated in it over the years. "Mind you the teams cuts across the three tiers of our domestic league which is the Nigeria Professional Football League  (NPFL), Nigeria National League  (NNL) and Nation-Wide League One (NLO). "Kudos to the organisers for also renaming it as the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Tourney, as it's the best way to immoralise the late former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi." Meanwhile, MFM FC of Lagos and FC Ebedei

Ilorin, capital of Kwara State will come alive with top class domestic football excitements as the Ogunjobi Gold Cup Tourney kicks off today (Thursday August 29). It's the 7th edition of the nation's prestigious pre-season tourney and the State of Harmony are hosting it for a second time. Runners-up in the 2015 edition in Ijebu-Ode, MFM FC of Lagos will lock horns with FC Ebedei  for the first 3points of the tourney, as their game is billed for 8am local time.  Two hours later, it will be a clash of two Nation-Wide League One (NLO) sides as the 2018 edition in Akure giant-killers, Cynosure FC of Eboyin hosts Wasiu Alabelewe FC of Osogbo. The star game of MatchDay 1 is a North-Central Derby between Kwara United and Niger Tornadoes at 4pm. It's not just a derby as its also a tie where an assistant, Coach Sulyman Ashifat will prove to his employers  that he has what it takes to beat his immediate former boss, Abubakar Bala. However the Harmony

Flying Eagles forward Success Makanjuola is close to joining Spanish La Liga side, CD Leganes before the end of this week after turning down offers from Belgium and Russia. According to the agent of Makanjuola Success, who spoke to nigeriasportsarena.blogspot.com "Everything is done and dusted. We have agreed on  terms with Leganes". "We chose Leganes in order to develop his career from there. Several offers actually came from different clubs across the globe especially from Belgium and Russia, but we decided to choose Leganes knowing that there are Nigerians in the club who can guide him", he added.

  Success Makanjuola Flying Eagles dazzling winger Success Makanjuola and gangling forward Emeka Chinonso are hopeful of sealing the final ticket in the men’s football event of the 2019 African Games taking place in Morocco. Nigeria will trade tackles with Mali in Wednesday’s semifinal clash in Rabat but Success and Chinonso are confident that the team will book the final ticket with a victory later today. Both players were outstanding in their last game against host nations Morocco. Emeka scored Nigeria’s second goal in that game after coming on as a substitute while Makanjuola made meaningful impact with his contribution to the team’s success. Speaking in an interview with nigeriasportsarena.blogspot.com Makanjuola said: “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

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the semifinals of the football event in the 2019 African Games taking place in Rabat following a 2-2 draw against host nation, Morocco with Success Makanjuola and Emeka Chinonso posting a worthy performance at the FAR Sports Complex Rabat. After gathering four points from two games in Group A, the Nigerian team needed just a point to advance to the knockout phase of the competition and they did just that in grandstyle. The hosts opened scoring as early as 12 minutes through Mohsinne Abba's header after defensive blunder from the Nigerian team and dictated the tone of the game for the  better part of the first 45 minutes. With less than seven minutes to half time break, Nigeria drew level through captain Ibrahim Abubakar's rebound from a penalty spot after Ghali Ahmad has been brought down in the box. Before the half time break Success Makanjuola of Water FC was introduced for injured Collin Sor and he made meaningful

Flying Eagles gangling forward, Chinonso Emeka a is happy after making his debut with the Nigerian Under 20 team against South Africa at the ongoing African Games in Rabat, Morocco. The Brook House FC of England striker made his dream debut when he came in as a substitute for Collins Sor, made meaningful impact and contributed to the Nigeria's attack with his display before the winning goal scored by Ghali Ahmad. Nigeria won the game 2-1. After the game the forward said: "I'm happy to have made my debut today against South Africa and it's a dream come through for me. "I think we need to build on this success as a team and continue to work hard till we achieved our aim," he concluded. Coach Paul Aigbogun's men will trade tackles with the host nation Morocco in their last group match. A win for the Nigerian side will propel them to the  knockout stage of men's football event of the 12th edition of Africa Games.

Nigerian Under 20 tricky winger Success Makanjuola is excited after his team recorded their first victory in the ongoing African Games against South Africa in Morocco. The Flying Eagles of Nigeria claimed their first ever success in the 12th edition of African Games after playing out a 1-1 draw against Burkina Faso in their first group game. Nigeria scored the first goal of the match after 27th minute courtesy of Collins Sor's strike. South Africa drew level after 11 minutes of action in the second half through Ofentse Mashiane. Paul Aigbogun made double changes 10 minutes after the young Bafana Bafana level terms as he introduced Makanjuola and Emeka Chinonso for Sor and Saeed Jibril. Ghali Ahmad regained the lead for Nigeria in the 77th minute after connecting an assist from Ibrahim Abubakar to give Flying Eagles their first ever victory in Morocco. Success who expressed his excitement to nigeriaspotsarena.blogspot after the 2-1 triumph says the team des

The city of Asaba will come alive as the inaugural edition of Governor Okowa pre season tournament is set to hit town from 11th to 17th of September 2019. Top clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have been pencilled down for the competition. They are Kano Pillars, Lobi Stars, Plateau United, Rivers United, MFM FC, Delta Force, Warri Wolves, Heartland FC and Nasarawa United. General Coordinator of the Tournament, Mr Bash Badawir disclosed to Gov Okowa Pre Season Media that the major objective of the event is to help NPFL sides have the best avenue to prepare for the 2019/20 season. "The aim is to help the sides have the best platform to prepare well for the 2019/20 season, while we hope to see the very best of all the participating teams," Bash said. "We already have the full support of His Excellency Governor  Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta state and I believe the good people of Delta will come en mass to enjoy the very best of N

Flying Eagles forward, Emeka Chinonso has said that his looking forward to making his first appearance for the Nigerian team when they face Burkina Faso at the men's football event of the 2019 African Games in Morocco.  The Brookhouse FC of England star who was named in Paul Aigbogun's final squad to the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland could not make an appearance during the tournament says it will be a remarkable thing for him to play his first game for Nigeria in Morocco. "Making a debut in this tournament will be remarkable thing for me as a player and a dream come through. "I have been working hard for the tournament and I feel great when our coach listed my name amongst the final squad for the African Games". Emeka,17, concluded by saying: " I will be glad to have a chance to play during this tournament and I promise I will not disappoint  our coach if given the opportunity.

Nigeria Under 20 defensive midfielder Adewale Oladoye has revealed that the coach Paul Aigbogun tutored side will make a big statement in Morocco during the 2019 African Games. Nigeria will face Burkina Faso in their first match of the men's football event of the 12th edition of African Games at the Stade Moulay Hassan, Rabat this evening. Speaking to  nigeriasportsarena.blogspot. com  Oladoye who is hoping to make his first appearance with the Flying Eagles said: "Our game against Burkina Faso will determine a whole lot of things but I believe we will emerge victorious because we have decided to make a big statement in Morocco. "It's going to be a tough outing against Burkina Faso but we will do all we can to muscle out the desired result. We can't afford to disappoint Nigerians and our coach who has so much believe in us." The Nigerian team are in Group A alongside host nation, Morroco, Burkina Faso and South Africa. A win for them wil

Water FC winger Success Makanjuola says the Nigerian Under 20 team are ready to start their campaign in the  2019 African Games with a victory. Nigeria and Burkina Faso will begin their quest in the men's football event this evening at the Stade  Moulay Hassan  in Rabat. Makanjuola disclosed in an exclusive interview with  nigeriasportsarena.blogspot. com  that the team has all it takes to win their first game of the tournament against Burkina Faso later today. "Starting a tournament with a win is what every player desire and I think we have all it takes to win Burkina Faso. "We have prepared very for sometime now, we just need to approach the game with a winning mentality and believe in ourselves. "The experience we gathered at the World Cup in Poland will definitely come to play and I think we will carry the day," he concluded.

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 are now open on www.futurestars.worldremit.com or via a chatbot on the

Nigerian Under 20 coach Paul Aigbogun has reportedly  released his 18-man list for the next edition of the Men’s African Games Football Tourney in Morocco with Success Makanjuola leading the squad. The 18-man list that will be flying the Nigerian flag in the Men's Football event during the 12th edition of African Games in Morroco was announced today (Saturday) by Flying Eagles Media Officer, Andrew Randa. Makanjuola who has been exceptional in training sessions in the camp of the Flying Eagles in Abuja will be leading the team to Morroco after his commendable exploit in Poland during the FIFA Under 20 World Cup. The Nigerian team are drawn in Group A alongside host nation, Morroco, Burkina Faso and South Africa. They will face Burkina Faso in their first match of the Championship which starts in two weeks time(August 16) at the Stade Moulah Hassan, Rabat. Below is the 18-man list for Morocco 2019 1. Ogundare Detan Barnabas (Kogi United) 2. Yakubu Mathew (Cliq

Nigerian Under 20 star, Success Makanjuola has revealed that he has all it takes to succeed as a professional footballer, nigeeriasportsarena.blogspot.com can report. Makanjuola who was part of  Coach Paul Aigbogun's squad to the last edition of FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Poland where he shone like a million star has been invited to the camp of the Flying Eagles in Abuja for preparation for the 2019 All African Games which will take place in Rabat, Morocco next month. Speaking after his team's training session yesterday in Abuja, the exciting left-footed players says he believes he has the wherewithal to succeed in Europe whenever he gets the opportunity. “I have the mindset, the strong mental ability and discipline to succeed as a professional player. "I have good people working with me and this has been very helpful for my development as a footballer. “So, I know that better things are coming my way and right from when I was discovered,  I was told that