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Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 6:18am On May 23, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Exclusive : West Ham Make Bid For Nigeria U20s Midfielder Agor Chukwudi [/size] Nigeria U20 international Agor Chukwudi is attracting concrete interest from the English Premier League, with West Ham tabling a bid of 200,000 euros for the highly-rated starlet. The 17-year-old Chukwudi is from the stable of ASJ Academy, the same nursery team where the Arsenal linked midfielder Kelechi Nwakali first cut his footballing teeth. “West Ham have offered Agor Chukwudi a straight contract without him having to undergo trials, very soon he’ll turn 18,”says CEO ASJ Academy Emeka Amajiriaku to allnigeriasoccer.com. “We are studying the offer and it is very likely we will accept it. We are interested in the player’s development and not the money that is being offered.” To make up for the meager transfer fee that has been offered by West Ham, ASJ Academy have inserted a sell-on clause in the proposed deal, giving them ten percent of the fees if the player moves on from the Londoners in future. Chukwudi was one of the unsung heroes of the Golden Eaglets at the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup, featuring in their first four games during the tournament and netted against the United States in the group stage. And if his name did not ring a bell , he made the back pages after scoring the game-winner on Saturday as the Nigeria U20s beat Burundi 1-0 in an Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier. Ifeanyi Emmanuel www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19131 [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 6:16am On May 23, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Agent Reveals An Official Announcement On Capture Of Nwakali By Arsenal Is Imminent [/size] Kelechi Nwakali’s elder brother, Allwell Nwakali who represents the Flying Eagles poster boy, is confident that the central midfielder will be issued a work permit by the Home Office as he has been given assurances by Arsenal chiefs. Nwakali is back in Africa for international duty with the Nigeria U20s but is expected to jet out to London in the coming days to tie up the loose ends in his agreement with the Gunners, bearing in mind that he will celebrate his 18th birthday around two weeks from now. “Arsenal gave Kelechi permission to come for international duty. I have spoken to Arsenal and theyhave been asking me when he’s going to return, ” Allwell Nwakali told allnigeriasoccer.com. “As soon as he is free he will go back to Arsenal, June 5th he will be 18 and become an Arsenal player officially. Arsenal only gave him a pre-contract. “After the return leg against Burundi, he will have to go back to Arsenal and finish up before returning to Nigeria for the qualifiers.” Allwell Nwakali added :“They have stopped giving special talents automatic work permits. Wenger said he will do his best so Kelechi gets a work permit by the Grace of God. “He is in Wenger’s plans, he will do his best to make sure he plays for Arsenal.” It is envisaged that the Golden Ball winner of the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup will append his signature to a five-year contract with Arsenal when he attains the age of majority next month, barring any last minute hitches. Ifeanyi Emmanuel www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19133 [/b] 1 Like |
Politics / Re: TOP REVEALED: Last Words Of Assassinated Benue Governor’s Aide by BlackAlbino6(m): 4:52pm On May 21, 2016 |
azimibraun:Guy your eye dey dea. Why you go go carry BUSH meat (Wild animal) come house/town make ki come to kill people. |
Politics / TOP REVEALED: Last Words Of Assassinated Benue Governor’s Aide by BlackAlbino6(m): 4:32pm On May 21, 2016 |
TOP REVEALED: Last Words of Assassinated Benue Governor’s Aide [img]http://benue.info/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wp-1463812695096.jpg[/img] The Late Mr. Denen Igbana (Left) with Gov. Samuel Ortom. Gunmen on Friday in Makurdi killed Denen Igbana, the Senior Special Assistant on Security to Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that The leader of Tionsha Community, Thomas Ayakpam, where Mr Igbana resided said the community was awakened at about 2:30am by gunshots. He added that after the gunshots died down, he heard the deceased pleading with his assailants to spare his life. I heard him say, “So, Ghana, after all that that we have done together, you can look me in the face and kill me in this manner”. Other residents confirmed that they also heard gunshots and the altercation between Mr. Igbana and his killers. Ghana also know as Mr Terwase Akwaza is one of the beneficiaries of amnesty programme of the Benue State Government in which the deceased was very instrumental. Speaking during a sympathy visit to the family of the deceased, Governor Ortom vowed that Mr. Igbana’s killers would never go unpunished. He ordered investigation into the killing, assuring that anybody implicated in the killing would not be spared. Ortom described the deceased as one of his most trusted and dependable appointees. He disclosed that the deceased had intimated him that some people were threatening to kidnap him and that Mr. Igbana requested for funds to carry out perimeter fencing of his house. The governor assured that the government would carry out discrete investigation on the killing to unravel the motif and people behind the act. Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Paul Yakadi, said the police were already “nosing around to fish out possible suspects”. http://www.queendoosh.com/2016/05/top-revealed-last-words-of-assassinated.html |
Politics / Re: BENUE KILLINGS: 'fulani Herdsmen Attacks Is Beyond Me' – Governor Ortom by BlackAlbino6(m): 4:28pm On May 21, 2016 |
justiz5:Governor Samuel Ortom if the Fulani Jihardists' attack is beyond your control, resign simple. There is no need sitting there to waste tax payers money when you can't solve a simple problem as this. 3 Likes |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:57pm On May 20, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigerian Striker Olufela Olomola Pleased To Sign Two-Year Deal With Southampton [/size] Nigerian striker Olufela Olomola is thrilled to have signed a two-year deal with Southampton ad has targeted a spot in the first team in the not too distant future. Having skippered the Saints U18s team in the just concluded season, the former Arsenal starlet has now been promoted to the U21 squad ahead of the start of pre-season training. “I’m not going to rest on my laurels. I’m going to look to improve and look to get better, ” Olomola told Southampton’s official website. “My aim is not just to get a professional contract it’s to get into the first team so that’s what I want to reach. “I’m delighted to be part of this amazing club. It’s a club that’s growing all the time and I’m just very happy to be a part of it.” The 18-year-old Olufela Olomola made the bench for the Premier League clash between Southampton and Sunderland in March. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19106 [/b] 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:50pm On May 20, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Flying Eagles battle high altitude in Burundi [/size] From Eaglets to Flying Eagles African U20 champions Nigeria will begin the defence of their crown Saturday afternoon with a tricky road trip to Burundi’s capital city of Bujumbura, which is over 2,500 feet above sea level. Despite its high altitude, which places additional demands on physical exercises like playing football, Bujumbura has an average weather temperature of about 29 degrees, which is warm. Home team Burundi walked over DR Congo in the first round of the qualifiers, while the Flying Eagles drew bye. New Flying Eagles coach Emmanuel Amuneke is in Burundi with the bulk of the team he guided to win the FIFA U17 World Cup last year in Chile and not one player who is playing in the country’s top-flight domestic league. Striker Victor Osimhen, who will sign a professional contract with German Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in January 2017 when he would have clocked 18 years, is the star of this team. He proved his class in the team’s heart-warming 2-1 test match win over the Nigeria Olympic team, scoring the winning goal and providing an assist for the opening goal. He has recovered from a shoulder injury he suffered in that game and along with skipper Kelechi Iheanacho and Samuel Chukwueze will be expected to inspire the U20s to victory again. The Flying Eagles are very fit, play as a team and will not be intimidated by whatever the host team throw at them. Kick-off time on Saturday is 1pm Nigerian time. http://africanfootball.com/news/628658/Flying-Eagles-battle-high-altitude-in-Burundi [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:41pm On May 20, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Olatunji Akintola: Great to sign pro deal with West Ham [/size] www.nairaland.com/attachments/3737327_olatunji_jpeg78c347046502512529eaa53e98804418 West Ham Youngster Olatunji Akintola Unknown Nigerian Olatunji Akintola has said he is thrilled to sign his first professional contract with English Premier League club West Ham. The 17-year-old defender has come through the West Ham United Academy and was unveiled on Wednesday after signing a three-year contract – his first professional contract with the Hammers. “It’s a great feeling for me and my family, a very proud day,” he told the West Ham website. “It feels great that the club have shown faith in me to give me another three years to help develop myself as a footballer. “I’ve been here since I was eight so it’s been nine years of hard work. But I’m playing for a top Premier League academy so I’m definitely enjoying it so well.” Akintola has been a part of the West Ham U18s, where he became an important member, helping them qualify for the playoffs. http://africanfootball.com/news/628557/Olatunji-Akintola-Great-to-sign-pro-deal-with-West-Ham [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:19pm On May 20, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Sadiq Umar arrives Dubai with Roma for Ahly clash [/size] Nigerian youngster Sadiq Umar Nigerian youngster Sadiq Umar has arrived Dubai with the rest of the AS Roma squad for Friday’s international friendly against record African champions Al Ahly of Egypt. “We are now in Dubai and our game against Ahly is on Friday,” Sadiq Umar informed AfricanFootball.com Egypt star striker Mohamed Salah will feature for Roma against Ahly in the friendly on Friday evening. Roma finished third in the Italian Serie A this past season and will feature in the qualifiers for the UEFA Champions League for next season. They are expected to give impressive 19-year-old striker Sadiq a permanent four-year deal in July after the expiration of his loan spell from Serie B side Spezia. http://africanfootball.com/news/628595/Sadiq-Umar-arrives-Dubai-with-Roma-for-Ahly-clash [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: The Golden Eaglets Of Nigeria Thread: U-17 World Cup (India 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:36pm On May 15, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Adeniran, Shashoua Feature As England Are Knocked Out Of U17 Euro [/size] The England U17s were knocked out of the UEFA European U17 Championship on Sunday at the quarterfinal stage after losing 1-0 to Spain at the Bakcell Arena, Baku. Head coach Steve Cooper named Fulham midfielder Dennis Adeniran in the starting line-up while the two remaining players of Nigerian descent Tolaji Bola (Arsenal) and Samuel Shashoua (Tottenham Hotspur) were on the bench. England dominated the second half but had no answer to Francisco García’s brilliant individual goal in the 11th minute. With 67 minutes gone, Shashoua replaced Dennis Adeniran and the Spurs attacking midfielder did not come close to scoring before the final whistle was blown. The Young Lions had beaten France and Denmark in the group stage after losing to Sweden in their opening game. Igho Kingsley Dennis Adeniran www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19046 [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:10pm On May 15, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Liverpool Midfielder Ejaria Poised To Face Former Club Arsenal At Spax Cup [/size] Liverpool talent Ovie Ejaria is in line to face his former club Arsenal on Monday morning in the semifinal of the Spax Cup in Germany. The Reds U19s squad qualified for the last four of the competition after beating Hamburg 2-0 in their final group fixture on Sunday afternoon, with the former Golden Eaglets trainee lasting the distance. Ejaria, wearing the number six jersey, started as Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Schalke 04 on Saturday and was a substitute in their goalless draw with Atletico Mineiro. On the other hand, the Gunners played out a 1-1 draw with TuS Ennepetal in their last match in the group. Aaron Eyoma started his third game in the competition. Born in London 18 years ago, Ovie Ejaria was on the books of Arsenal for about seven years but left the club to join Liverpool in 2014 after he was not offered a scholarship. Ifeanyi Emmanuel www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19049 [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:07pm On May 15, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Aaron Eyoma Showcasing His Skills At Spax Cup; Nets Winner For Arsenal [/size] Nigerian winger Aaron Eyoma scored the winning goal for Arsenal U19s after 17 minutes in their 1-0 victory over Fluminense at the ongoing Spax Cup in Germany. For the second straight game in the competition, the 18-year-old made the starting line-up for the young Gunners, having helped his team beat Wolfsburg by the same scoreline on Saturday. In their final group game later today at 1700 hours, Arsenal will face German club TuS Ennepetal. Several scouts representing big European teams are running the rule over the top talents at the Spax Cup. Ifeanyi Emmanuel www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19044 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:05pm On May 15, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Chelsea Talent Fikayo Tomori Delighted To Make His Professional Debut [/size] Canada U20 international Fikayo Tomori was over the moon after making his competitive debut for the first team of Chelsea in their 1-1 draw with Leicester City in the English Premier League on Sunday afternoon. Only four days ago, the young defender made The Blues 18-man squad for the first time in his career against Liverpool but wasn’t given a run-out, whereas he stepped out onto the Stamford Bridge turf in the 60th minute today, replacing Ivanović. “ What. A. Day. Proud to make my Chelsea debut today vs Leicester in front of the home fans at Stamford Bridge to cap off a great week! The 18-year-old helped Chelsea U19s retain the UEFA Youth League last month, starring in the final against PSG. Tomori was recently voted Chelsea Academy Player of the Year for 2016. Ifeanyi Emmanuel www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19047 [/b] |
Politics / Re: Global Coalition Against Corruption: Diezani, Ibori, Dariye, 57 Other Nigerians. by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:34pm On May 14, 2016 |
cktheluckyman:[color=#0000] Let the game begin kewe. Besides, why is it taking the government of the day so long to start the trial of the OLEs? [/color] 4 Likes |
Politics / Re: Global Coalition Against Corruption: Diezani, Ibori, Dariye, 57 Other Nigerians. by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:26pm On May 14, 2016 |
Chaiiiii see 'monnye' abi money. We are not supposed to smell poverty in this Kontiry Sam sam. Really Nigerians are "fantastically Kwurrupt" 30 Likes 2 Shares |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 12:12pm On May 14, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Amuneke plays down Osimhen injury by George Akpayen [/size] Victor Osimhen © Getty Images The Nigerian men's under-20 team head coach, Emmanuel Amuneke, has revealed that Victor Osimhen has been cleared to take part in the 2017 Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations qualifier in Burundi. Osimhen, 17, suffered what appeared to be a shoulder injury during a friendly with the Nigeria under-23s during the week. Amuneke, who had feared that the striker may have crocked up ahead of the trip to Burundi, has now disclosed that the Wolfsburg man is fit for the second round, first leg qualifying game of the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations. "Victor is a strong boy. He is in good condition now to play against Burundi despite our initial fear," Amuneke said. The Flying Eagles are scheduled to face their Burundian counterparts in Bujumbura on May 21 while the return fixture will be held in Nigeria on the weekend of June 10-12. http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/160514/Amuneke_plays_down_Osimhen_injury [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:50am On May 14, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Nigeria Federation Confirms Victor Osimhen WILL Spearhead Flying Eagles Attack Vs Burundi [/size] The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that Ultimate Strikers poster boy Victor Osimhen will spearhead the Flying Eagles attack versus Burundi , amid rumours in the local media that he could miss the game next Saturday. The ex-Golden Eaglets sensation pulled his shoulder after a collision with Dream Team VI defender Segun Oduduwa during the second half of Thursday’s friendly between the Flying Eagles and Olympic Team and subbed out immediately after the incident. “He fell awkwardly after the collision with the Under-23 defender but it is nothing serious as you can see,” Dr Salami was quoted as saying by the official webpage of the Nigerian Federation, thenff.com. The same source added that Osimhen has scored in all but one of the Nigeria U20s friendly games since the start of the get-together in Abuja. The 17-year-old jogged with the team before the start of training on Friday afternoon. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19029 [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:50am On May 14, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Canada Coach Highlights Qualities Of Tomori After Making Chelsea Bench Vs Liverpool [/size] Canada U20 coach Rob Gale has highlighted the qualities of Fikayo Tomori after the young defender was named in Chelsea’s 18-man squad for a competitive fixture for the first time in his career on Wednesday night. The defender, who remains eligible to represent Nigeria internationally, skippered the Canada U20s squad that beat England 2-1 in a friendly back in March, and Gale has said that he was appointed captain due to his experience, having spent ten years with the youth teams of Chelsea. “He loves to defend, he’s an out-and-out defender. He loves the 1-v-1 defending, he’s very good in those situations,” Gale told MLSsoccer.com. “He has a desire, an aggression about him, to win the ball back. It’s a trait we’ve almost lost in our modern defenders. “He brings a lot of experience to our group. He’s not the most vocal of players, but that experience, you can see it in the way that he competes.” The Canada U20s manager has hinted that he will call up Tomori for a get-together this month, ahead of friendly matches that will take place in Costa Rica. Igho Kingsley http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19018 [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:47am On May 14, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Canada Coach Highlights Qualities Of Tomori After Making Chelsea Bench Vs Liverpool [/size] Leicester City U21s thrashed Chelsea 3-0 at the at the King Power Stadium on Thursday afternoon to retain their Barclays U21 Premier League status. England youth international with Nigerian heritage, Layton Ndukwu, was selected in the starting XI of the Foxes, Ola Aina started in defense for the Blues while teammate Ike Ugbo led the frontline. Leicester City started brightly and were rewarded with a goal in the 36th minute when winger Ndukwu beat three defenders before chipping the ball over goalkeeper Collins. Ugbo had a glorious opportunity to level matters in the second half but failed to connect a cross from substitute Jay Dasilva before a brace from Muskwe secured the win. Canada U20 international Fikayo Tomori was with Chelsea’s first-team squad on Wednesday, so was not involved against Leicester City. Layton Ndukwu was substituted in the 65th minute while Ugbo and Aina played the full game. Igho Kingsley [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:46am On May 14, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Prince Louis Stadium To Host Burundi Vs Nigeria Africa U20 Cup Of Nations Qualifier [/size] The Fédération de football du Burundi (FFB) has informed the Nigeria Football Federation that the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier first leg tie against defending champs Nigeria will hold at the Prince Louis Stadium in Bujumbura next Saturday. The FFB has also confirmed that the game will kickoff at 1500 hours local time which is 1300 hours in Nigeria. The Flying Eagles will depart for Burundi aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight on Wednesday, May 18. The second leg will be played at the U. J. Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday, June 11, allnigeriasoccer.com has been specially informed. Ahead of the meeting against Burundi, the Emmanuel Amuneke-led side have won all but one of their test games so far. Ifeanyi Emmanuel. http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19020 [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:46am On May 14, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Flying Eagles Star Osimhen Given The Green Light To Face Burundi;Starts Light Training [/size] Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Wolfsburg-bound Nigeria youth international Victor Osimhen is not in danger of missing the Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifier against Burundi. Having undergone a scan to determine the severity of the injury he picked up against the Olympic Team on Thursday, team medics have confirmed that he suffered a minor shoulder injury and it is not something major that will make him not travel with the squad to Bujumbura. To buttress that point, Osimhen, himself, has confirmed that he is not feeling pains and jogged with the rest of his Flying Eagles teammates on Friday afternoon, but did not train with the rest of the squad. The Ultimate Strikers poster boy is expected to resume full training with the Nigeria U20s on Monday, May 16. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19023 [/b] 1 Like 1 Share |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:40am On May 14, 2016 |
Icon4s: Don't worry we dey ya bak |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:04am On May 13, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Chelsea teenager Fikayo Tomori turning heads on both sides of the Atlantic By David Pasztor [/size] My fascinated Euro-America-centric mind just spent a good bit of time reading about various languages and dialects of the Volta-Niger family, the biggest of which apparently is Yoruba, spoken mostly in west and central Nigeria as well as Benin. As best as I can tell, Fikayo Tomori (full name Oluwafikayomi Oluwadamilola Tomori) is a Yoruba name. This doesn't really matter, but I was curious if I could find out any more information about his Nigerian parents. I couldn't, but I did learn about Yoruba, so I've got that going for me. www.nairaland.com/attachments/3709834_fikayo_jpegd580df04f7322d00393fab5c1b57291f Anyway, Tomori was born to Nigerian parents in Calgary, Canada, but by the age of eight, he was over in London and part of Chelsea Academy. So he's yet another one of these life-long True Blues who are now starting to come of age and of talent and are knocking on the door of greatness. He broke onto the public scene last season, often playing for the U21s as a first year scholar. Now 18, Tomori has been the breakout defensive star in the Academy, playing a key part in our FA Youth Cup and UEFA Youth Cup double triumph. His efforts were rewarded with a spot on the bench Wednesday at Anfield alongside fellow teenagers Kasey Palmer and Tammy Abraham. Only Abraham got to make his debut, but Tomori was buzzing as well, as the kids say these days. Chelsea aren't the only ones excited by the young defender's progress. He was called on by Canada U20s in November, and they are certainly hoping he will choose them eventually at the senior level as well. Tomori remains eligible for England and Nigeria as well. "He loves to defend, he's an out-and-out defender. He loves the 1-v-1 defending, he's very good in those situations. He has a desire, an aggression about him, to win the ball back. It's a trait we've almost lost in our modern defenders." "He brings a lot of experience to our group. He's not the most vocal of players, but that experience, you can see it in the way that he competes." -Rob Gale, Canada U20 head coach; source MLS Soccer www.nairaland.com/attachments/3709845_tomori_jpeg1274319edb3d6e4caf434660dc1933ac It's easy to get carried away by teenagers' star turns in the Academy, but the current crop of youngsters coming up through the ranks at Chelsea certainly seem a class above. It might take a few years, but surely, some of them have got to make it into the first-team, right? With our core group of defenders quickly aging themselves out of effectiveness and Kurt Zouma the only lock as far as the next generation is concerned (and that's assuming he recovers properly from his ACL tear), perhaps Tomori will be the one to make that leap? So far so good! What this space... Read more to see what fans are saying about Fikayo tomori.... http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/2016/5/13/11669160/fikayo-tomori-chelsea-academy-first-team-canada [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 11:04am On May 13, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Amuneke admits Flying Eagles sweating on Osimhen [/size] Osimhen Nigeria U20 coach Emmanuel Amuneke has said the team are waiting on a medical report to ascertain the extent of a shoulder injury suffered by star striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen pulled out his shoulder in the Flying Eagles 2-1 win over Nigeria Olympic team in a friendly in Abuja on Thursday. Amuneke said they will now wait on a medical report to advise if the striker will be fit for an U20 AFCON qualifier in Burundi on May 21. “We are not sure how serious it is yet, so we cannot make any declarations (to him being unavailable),” he told AfricanFootball.com “He has to see the medical team and probably undergo some tests for us to be sure the extent of the injury and we have to wait until we have a feedback from the doctors.” The 17-year-old striker scored the winner in the 2-1 win over the U23’s, after Funsho Bamgboye had cancelled out Daniel Etor’s opener for the ‘Dream Team VI, but he appeared to have pulled his shoulder afterwards. The Flying Eagles will travel to Bujumbura on May 18 for the first leg of the qualifier, which will be played three days later in the Burundian capital of Bujumbura. By Chris Oguguo http://africanfootball.com//news/628099/Amuneke-admits-Flying-Eagles-sweating-on-Osimhen [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 10:58am On May 13, 2016 |
joseph1013: I understand now. Na so that kain tin Sir Icon4s is in for it. Lol |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 10:10am On May 13, 2016 |
[size=14pt] Sadiq Umar off to Dubai with AS Roma [/size] Nigerian striker Sadiq Umar will be part of the AS Roma squad who will face Al Ahly of Dubai in a friendly later this month. Sadiq informed AfricanFootball.com Roma will be in Dubai from May 18 for four days at season’s end for short training camp, during which they will play a friendly against local side Ahly. “We will be in Dubai at the end of the season and while there we will play against Al Ahly,” he disclosed. The former Abuja Football College star has made six appearances and scored two goals in his debut season with the top Italian Serie A club. He is expected to sign a four-year contract with the club in July, when his season-long loan deal from Spezia would have ended. http://africanfootball.com/news/628068/Sadiq-Umar-off-to-Dubai-with-AS-Roma 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 10:02am On May 13, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Newly Promoted Bundesliga Club Set To Beat Porto To Signature Of Flying Eagles Star Anumudu [/size] Allnigeriasoccer.com has been informed that Flying Eagles wing-back Udochukwu Anumudu has turned down a move to Porto, with the money offered by the Primeira Liga powerhouse falling short of his valuation. During negotiations, Porto were only prepared to part with a meager 50,000 euros for the 17-year-old to pen a preliminary contract pending when his transfer fee will be paid when he attains the age of majority in October 2016. Anumudu has now been offered another chance to move to Europe, with his intermediary holding high-level talks with representatives of a German club. While the identity of the German club is a closely guarded secret, this website understands that the club will certainly be playing in the Bundesliga next season following their promotion from the second-tier this term. Though Udochukwu Anumudu did not win any individual accolade at the 2015 Fifa Under 17 World Cup, the fullback was one of the most outstanding players for the Golden Eaglets. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19016 [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 9:42am On May 13, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Victor Osimhen To Undergo Scan After Picking Up Shoulder Injury [/size] Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Flying Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been scheduled to undergo a scan on Thursday night after picking up what appears to be shoulder injury during the second half of the 2-1 win over the Nigeria U23s. As at the time of this report, the Wolfsburg trainee was having dinner with his teammates, and will take a bath before his appointment with the medics. The test results will only be known as from tomorrow, Friday, but in the meantime officials have insisted that the attacker will be patched up for next weekend’s game against Burundi, stating that he was treated immediately after the injury occurred. Osimhen will not take part in the squad’s recovery session on Friday evening and won’t train on Saturday. The 17-year-old can only be reassessed on Monday morning as Sunday is non-training day for the Nigeria U20s. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19014 [/b] |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 9:41am On May 13, 2016 |
[b][size=14pt] Osimhen, Bamgboye Score As Flying Eagles Come From A Goal Down To Beat Nigeria U23s [/size] The Flying Eagles continued preparations for their Africa U20 Cup of Nations qualifiers against Burundi with an impressive 2-1 victory against the Dream Team VI on Thursday. Samson Siasia’s side took the lead in the 22nd minute when Daniel Etor’s freekick needed a deflection before sailing into the net, but the goal has been awarded to the Enyimba striker. The Nigeria U23s were pegged back ten minutes later by Funsho Bamgboye, who received a pass from Wolfsburg trainee Osimhen before tapping home from close range. On 65 minutes, the Flying Eagles launched one of their trademark counterattacks. John Lazarus’ whipped ball towards the Dream Team’s goal found Victor Osimhen, who slotted home from six yards. The Nigeria delegation to Bujumbura will depart Abuja on Wednesday, May 18 aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight. Ifeanyi Emmanuel http://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=19013 [/b] 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Flying Eagles Of Nigeria Thread: U-20 World Cup (South Korea 2017) by BlackAlbino6(m): 9:36am On May 13, 2016 |
joseph1013:If sensed you replied him that way, due to the way and manner he handled the hype about the last U20 players. **Modified** |
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