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daveP:
Well they had strict offpitch and on pitch rules for players and fans alike, and their journos play and still play a big role in the current hype they enjoy. hype is needed. clasico was a hype by journos. we need reporters and journos and abandoning of the age cheating fiasco. see sa league, supersport hyped it and now we rely on them for coverage of our own league. thats what we need.

most nigerians just need this and we would explode with the catalyst being our passion for the game.
PACKAGING!

True talk .. Hyping ..but average Nigerian will come for your head, I remember when we start the NPFL Top ten ..lots of criticism and all.. Thou its normal to criticise but the percentage of those who embrace the development was so slow.. And we're not giving up, NPFL is a work in progress ..

daveP:
See age of 22yr old goalie...

With more good training, that mfm goalie would rep super eagles soon. Besides, our sport journos should report this league in a more attractive way. give young peeps who can attract with descriptive powers.

Sure we are trying our best to give the league the right attention it needs..and Nigerians should stop discriminating and support NPFL.. EPL , Laliga , Serial A all start somewhere..

Orkpekyandega:
Good one Cheapgoals you are doing a good Job. Let's see who and who the Technical crew will invite for the CHAN qualifiers.

Thanks bro..

I'm sure they'll go for the best if politics doesn't interfere

mekyno777:
no, sunshine goalie....check his stats. He even stopped 2 pens in a match.
Ooh, i remember. Cheapgoals, where is chijioke ejiogu, 'arugo monkey', penalty kick specialist?

Yea lots of good goalkeeper but you know we can't mention all.. Chijioke Ejiogu is good shot-stooper, not making the list doesn't mean he's not good as well

According to preliminary reports, some unknown Gunmen opened fire on Henriquez and his companions in Sabanitas, a suburb of the city of Colon

The killing on Saturday was confirmed by Didacio Camargo, press chief for Panama’s National Police.

Authorities say the player was leaving his home when an unknown gunmen shot him and his companions several times and were taken to a medical centre, where Henriques passed on from his injuries. while the other two were badly injured

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Uche Agbo is part of Granada record- breaking multinational achievement in La Liga. The Nigerian defender is part of La Liga starting XI that has no Spanish player and made up of 12 unique nationalities including the manager.

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Mathematical:


Nice list.. Super Eagles needs safe hands between the stick . Carl Ikeme is in out with injury .. Enyeama's void hasn't been filled yet.. We miss him badly ..

And op pls where is Ambrose Vanzekin or Vazeki that flying eagles goalkeeper ..and Dele Aiyenugba?

Thanks

Its Ambruse Vanzekin not Ambrose.. Vanzekin plays for Warrior Wolves and he hasn't be in top form recently..

While Bamidele Aiyenugba plays for Hapoel Ashkelon in Isreal

1. Ikechukwu Ezenwa – FC Ifeanyi Ubah

The super eagles second choice goalkeeper and also a former youth international hasn’t had it easy in the team this season only featuring in the CAF Confederations Cup and only periodically in the league.

That doesn’t dIminish is quality as a shot stopper, he led the NPFL all star team to a pre season friendly In Spain where he was close to joining Cadiz and generated interests from some LaLiga teams while he is also a regular in the home based Eagles team.

2. Theophilus Afelokhai – Enyimba

You can’t be bad and still be Enyimba’s no 1 goalkeeper. Afelokhai has been contending with Ghanaian international, Fatau Dauda for the Goalkeeping spot and also keeping 6 Cleen sheets in the process. It is however unfortunate that he hasn’t garnered much international attention as he consistently post consistent performances for the People’s Elephants.

3. Femi Thomas – Kano Pillars

The shots stopper moved from Enyimba to Pillars at the end of last season having won the league with the Aba giants in 2015 with 13 clean sheets.

He also impressed with the team in the 2016 league season thereby winning a spot in the Nigerian team list to the 2016 CHAN in Rwanda. He contends with Danladi Isah for the sole place between the sticks for Pillars

4. Dele Ajiboye – Plateau United

The former Nigerian youth international won the 2007 fifa u17 world cup with the Golden eaglets in Korea Republic saving 3 penalties in the final against Spain. He also featured for the U20 team in the 2009 Africa youth championship, AYC in Rwanda and subsequently the WYC in Egypt later that year.

He had a stint in Spain with pontevedra CF between 2009 to 2011 but later returned to the NPFL with 3sc and has played for Warri wolves, Wikki tourist and Nasarawa united. Now 30, he is on the books of Plateau united.

5. Rotimi Sunday – Rivers united.

A former Super eagles goalkeeper with 5 caps, Rotimi is a veteran in the league, having started playing in the Nigeria premier league in 1997 for plateau united.
The 37 year old has had two stints in Isreal for Ironi Rishoni and Hapoel Ashkelon and has turned out for Enyimba, Dolphins, Rivers, Sunshine stars and Elkanemi warriors.

SOURCE :http://cheapgoals.com/top-10-goalkeepers-in-the-npfl/

6. Olorunleke ojo – Sunshine Stars

Just like Emeka, Ojo is one for the future, the former flying Eagles goalkeeper is the first choice for the Owena Whales. The 22-year-old goalkeeper saved 2 penalties in a match day 15 encounter against Niger tornadoes in Lokoja but it wasn’t enough as stars lost 2-1, he has 5 clean sheets already this season.

7. Emeka Nwabulu – Wikki tourist

His side may be in the relegation battle but Nwabulu’s quality is undisputed having helped the team to a continental place last season.
The young goalkeeper has been nominated for the league bloggers award for the month of March and is one to look out for in the future.

8. Egbe Ospino- MFM FC

The team of the moment has a good strike force that has been scoring goals but they also have a safe hand in Ospino Egbe who has been In great form so far this season. He has displayed some breath-taking performances so far.

9. Itodo Akor – Rangers

A consistent face in the title-winning team last season. However, he has been in and out of the Rangers team this season due to hot competition from Ghanaian goalkeeper, Nana Bonsu.

10. Danladi Isah – Kano pillars

The journeyman goalkeeper has played for several clubs in the NPFL including 3sc and Plateau united. He is one of the much-respected goalkeepers in the league with plenty of league experience.

For as much consideration for attackers and midfielders get for their rich strikes and jolting goals, the genuine backbone of teams sits with the man securing the goal post. Goalkeeper often lost in the shuffle after transcendent triumphs and devastating loss, the goalkeepers are arguably the most imperative figure on the pitch, yet they are often the most undervalued.

Looking at the goalkeeping issue in the Super Eagle’s team recently, we look at some top Goalkeepers in NPFL who could still do a decent job for the Eagles if called upon. In no particular order, Cheapgoals.com look at the top ten goalkeepers



Source:http://cheapgoals.com/top-10-goalkeepers-in-the-npfl/

Pep Guardiola hopes America President Donald Trump and Russian president Vladimir Putin can settle the "scary" and "crazy" world in the wake of Borussia Dortmund's team transport being targeted by an explosive bomb.

Dortmund's bus was assaulted as it was transporting the team to Signal Iduna Park for the club's Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Monaco on Tuesday, leaving Marc Bartra hospitalised with a broken wrist.

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ABS FC on Wednesday lost 0-2 to Shooting Stars of Ibadan in the NPFL/La Liga U-15 Promises competition in Osogbo.

Popoola Malik scored the opener for 3SC in the 5th-minute before Salami multiplied 3SC's lead in the 66th minute of the pulsating encounter that was dominated by the Ilorin based side. 3SC and ABS have six points each yet the Oluyole Warriors are top of the group with a goal difference

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Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to reach 100 goals in the UEFA Champions League with his brace, firing Real Madrid to Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich.

Cristiano Ronaldo scratched his name further into the history books on Wednesday night subsequent to turning into the first footballer to achieve 100 European goals.

The Real Madrid star scored two second-half goals to secure a comeback win for his side in a Champions League quarter-last at Bayern Munich.

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Fortuna Sittard Fc coach Sunday Oliseh, revealed he was just 200 meters far from the Dortmund stadium when blasts went off, harming one player and compelling the game to be put off.

Sunday Oliseh survived the blasts that shook the German team's mass transit on their way to the Stadium for their Champions League clash against Monaco on Tuesday.


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Super Eagles and Kano Pillar defender Jamiu Alimi has completed a shocking move to Akwa United in the NPFL mid-season transfer window.

Alimi has played 33 NPFL games with the Sai Masu Gida last season and has to earn first team action this season under coach Kadiri Ikhana.

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Borussia Dortmund's Champions League quarter-final with Monaco was postponed after the Dortmund team bus was damaged by an explosion and Dortmund have confirmed defender Marc Bartra has undergone wrist surgery after he was injured in an explosion on Tuesday.

Dortmund players were left stunned after Marc Bartra was taken to hospital taking after a blast that hit the team's bus, the club's executive Hans-Joachim Watzke said.

Bartra was the only individual affected by the incident, which occurred as the coach left the team hotel ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final game against Monaco. The match was, therefore, called off until Wednesday and Watzke assembled for Dortmund to pull in the wake of the blast.

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Juventus showed class as they savagely and cruelly brutalised Barcelona 3-0 at Turin. Obviously, the Old Lady took out a fierce revenge on the Catalan giants for their 3-1 loss in the final of the Uefa Champions League in 2014/2015 season.

Juventus were basically incredible as they conveyed a faultless execution, pegging Barca and prevented them from causing damage with their possessive pattern of play and carefully displace the Catalan giants.

The Bianconeri showed only supreme character dashing to a 2-goal lead inside 22 minutes. An astounding first-half brace from Paulo Dybala in the 7th and 22nd minute stunned Barcelona.

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Neymar was awarded an odd yellow card in the first half, to get in the way for a free kick granted to Malaga by tying up his boot laces, a second booking came closer to the end, after a late silly challenge on Diego Llorente.

Neymar was awarded an odd yellow card in the first half, to get in the way for a free kick granted to Malaga by tying up his boot laces, a second booking came closer to the end, after a late silly challenge on Diego Llorente.

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Astonishing outcomes were recorded on Match Day 1 of the NPFL U-15 Promises tournament which served off early hours of Monday at the Osogbo City Stadium for teams in Group C.

Remo Stars, Shooting Stars, MFM FC, Shooting Stars, ABS FC and Sunshine Stars made up Group C of the Group phases of the competition in Osun State toward the finish of which two will meet will qualify for the Quarterfinal stage of the competition

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Leicester are eyeing a shock move for Chelsea's on-loan Nigerian prospect Tammy Abraham, who has hit 24 goals on loan with Bristol City this season and has gotten the attention of Foxes manager Craig Shakespeare

Abraham, 19, is on £25,000 - week wages that Bristol City cover in full. The Foxes would have a possibility with a loan option however, they could likewise attempt a chance with an offer beginning at £15million and rising.

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MFM FC of Lagos recovered top spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after a humbling 3-0 win over visiting El-Kanemi Warriors on Sunday at the Agege Stadium.

Three first half goals from Austine Ogunye, Sikiru Olatunbosun and Stephen Odey gave MFM FC three points to take Olukoya Boys back to the league log.

Austine Ogunye put MFM FC ahead with a stunning strike 20 minutes before Sikiru Olatunbosun doubled the lead after nine minutes to help MFM secure the first half with a flawless finish.

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Rangers failed to secure three points at home as Zesco United scored two vital away goals in the first leg of the encounter but were compelled to settle for a 2-2 draw a pulsating challenge at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.

Imama Amapakabo's led side came into Sunday's game taking after a poor run of form, Rangers looked prone to buck their poor impressive display when they took the lead through Osas Okoro's 24th-minute penalty.

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Reports coming to the NNL claimed that FRSC FC head Coach Mr Akin Oningbinde and 7 players of FRSC FC attacked match officials toward the finish of the week 3 tie between FRSC FC and Kwara Utd FC of Ilorin.

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It was additionally gathered that the supporters of the home team attacked the pitch with perilous weapons in solidarity to the activities of the named officials and players of FRSC and assaulted the match authorities in this manner perpetrating different level of injuries on the match officials and causing damages on Kwara Utd FC official camera.

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