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We go try.

medjai:
welcome back!

aegibson:
Up Enyimba!!!

5!!! Where are all these goals coming from?

From the players of course, or were you expecting something different?

Sport TV of the month : Channels TV

Guys, i don miss this thread die, was off the net due to bad internet, well sha, God dey.

Cappadona123:
where is Honeric?What is happening to your team sef?

Up Crown!!!

They are suffering from jetlag , bros, me no no wetin dey do them oo

ow11:
John Ufomba still dey play ball? Honeric, I pity your team o. That guy should be at least 45 years old!

If Ryan Gigs, scoles and van der sar still play for Man UTD, why not Ufomba?



Thank God we don start to dey win, but i am not sure if Insurance plays at the Ogbemudia stadium.

I love you Lord

Kehyinde:
It is yet to be resolved and really hoping it will soon,
Thanks for your concern sir.
Merry xmas to y'all.
Kenny.

What is his NL ID?
Do you have his phone numbers?

The bank info you posted looked familiar to me, hence the reason for my interest on this issue, i was looking at making him a sole funder (LR), but with this kinda thing, i really would like to thread carefully. Let me have these info and i will get back to you with necessary actions to be taken if truly he scammed you and haven't funded you.

Merry xmas to you too.

Has this case be resolved? what was the outcome?  the defendant should respond to this thread or the plaintiff should let us know if this case was resolved or not. If not, let the house know so that the necessary action would be taken.

God of reward, i thank you.

Thank you lord.

dayokanu:
Village girl, That is not piss, Its called Squirting.

Ashawo 10 10 kobo

Insurance must not disappoint their teeming fans oo

Ose Jesu

Hosanna in the highest

Sunshine play down impressive start
by George Akpayen 19 December 2010, 15:17

MTN Nigeria Premier League (NPL) leaders, Sunshine Stars, have said they are not carried away with their pacesetting start to the 2010/11 campaign in the Nigerian topflight.

Sunshine Stars’ head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, told SuperSport.com on Saturday night after his side earned a point off Niger Tornadoes on the road at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna that he is not surprised with the turn of events at the club this season.

“I know many people will wonder what has been the reason for our performance this season but I think we have not done enough yet. It is still early in the season.

Though we are leading the table, I am not carried away by our performance. But we want to stay on the top of the table to actualise our ambition,” said Ogunbote.

Asked what Sunshine Stars’ ambition is for this season, the former Gateway Football Club gaffer said his side cannot afford to finish outside of the top three.

Ogunbote also fancies Sunshine Stars’ chance of being crowned winners of the MTN Premier League at the end of the season.

“Last season, we finished in third position on the league table. So, we cannot finish outside of that now. Instead we are aiming high this season, and we also believe that we can win the league this season. But like I said earlier, the season is still early and we will be concentrating on the immediate games for now,” he told SuperSport.com.

Ogunbote’s men play host to Warri Wolves three days before Christmas Day at the Gateway International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode.

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101219/Sunshine_play_down_impressive_start

Promotion race begins in lower division
By Ojeikere Aikhoje


After a long wait, the stage is now set for 32 clubs in the lower division to begin the race for promotion to the Nigeria Premier League this weekend.

The promotion of the quartet of Juth, Plateau United, Crown and Bukola Babes means relegated teams like Bayelsa United, Wikki Tourists, Gateway and Ranch Bees will begin a new life in the less prestigious National Division One.

Naijapremierleague.net’s Ojeikere Aikhoje previews the big battle ahead that will last for 30 weeks.



The Clubs

It’s a mixture of the old and the new. In all, 32 teams divided into two groups will contend for places in the Nigeria Premier League.


Group A

A very tough fight is expected here as eight former top flight teams battle for promotion.

The teams are Wikki, Adamawa Utd, Nasarawa Utd, Ranch Bees, Mighty Jets, FC Abuja, El-Kanemi and Jigawa Golden Stars. However, it’s not going to be easy as only two spaces are available.

El-Kanemi boss, Francis Obinwe has declared the readiness of his side to gift for promotion this term.

“I joined the team half way through the 2009/2010 season. After our pre-season build-up, I’m convinced that we have a good team for promotion,” said the former Plateau United star.

After narrowly missing promotion, Babanawa will give these former top flight teams a fierce contest.

Former Gateway United manager, Loveday Omoruyi, has bounced back to reckoning after his sack at the Abeokuta based side. Omoruyi leads newboys, FRSC in the fray and is convinced his lads would make a splash.

“We’re battle ready,” Omoruyi told Naijapremierleague.net





Fixtures

Week 1

Jimeta v FC Abuja
Jigawa v Wikki Tourists
El-Kanemi v Ranch Bees
Dalhatu v Mighty Jets
FRSC v Jamma
FC Taraba v Nasarawa
Spotlight v Babanawa
Supreme Court v Adamawa Utd



Group B

The situation in this group is not different from group A. It’s certainly going to be a battle of the old reliables.

Relegated Bayelsa United will make an impact if the club’s hierarchy decides to focus on the task ahead considering the stars in the squad.

Aside from Bayelsa United, there are six others teams that have played in the top flight. They include First Bank, Gabros, Akwa United, Prime, Bridge Boys (former Julius Berger), Bendel Insurance and Gateway.

Gateway United boss, Tony Rafua, confirmed their readiness for the league.

“We’re battle ready. At the end of the last season, some players left the team, but we have put together a good side,” he assured.

The nomadic Solomon Ogbeide has been handed the task of molding Akwa United into a
top class team that will return to the elite class.

Ogbeide who worked at Premier League side, Sunshine Stars last term has replaced Bernard Ogbe, who has since turned Gombe United into a title contender in the elite class.

Former Nigerian champions, Bendel Insurance, is another team that has set promotion target.

Charles Ihimekpen, secretary of the team said fans would be happy with the club’s squad managed by former captain, Roland Ewere.

“We have been able to convince some of our players to return,” he said. “Their presence will strengthen the team,” Ihimekpen added.

FC Ebedei, owned by Churchill Oliseh has returned to the National Division One League after a year in the amateur ranks. However, Oliseh informed SuperSport.com that his team doesn’t prepare for the league.

“The league is just an opportunity for us to perfect what the boys have been taught.

“We’re in the business of grooming exceptional football players. The league is just one of the processes through which we achieve our ambition,” he told Naijapremierleague.net

It promises to be exciting for 36 Lions, a young team that gained promotion from the amateur ranks.


Week 1

Fixtures

First Bank v OUK
UNICEM v Gabros
Bayelsa United v Akwa United
36 Lions v Prime
FC Ebedei v Bridge Boys
Bendel Ins v Rising Stars
Enyimba Feeders v Gateway United
Okpe United v FC Deden




The Big Stars:

The lower division will not be short of big names when the season begins.

Bayelsa United

Former Nigerian champions, Bayelsa Unites top the list with the largest set of stars in the lower division.

Although the likes of Chibuzor Okonkwo, Osas Okoro, Gege Soriola, Bernard Okorowanta and Bassey Akpan moved eastwards to join Heartland, the team still boosts of stars like Benin international goalkeeper, Olaniyi Fabiyi and Tarilaye Nwankwe amongst others.

In fact, Fabiyi sees nothing wrong with his decision to stick with the club on the lower division.

“I got offers from Premier League clubs, but I want to remain here. In fact, our presence will make the league more interesting,” said the Benin international.


Bendel Insurance

Bendel Insurance have reiterated their desire to move back to the elite class. To achieve this objective, the club has lured stars like John Ufomba (former Bendel Insurance and Enyimba), Harry Blanskon (former Bendel United, Niger Tornadoes), Edosa Aigbuobaghian and Steve Oboh.


El-Kanemi:

The Warriors are also confident of reclaiming their Premier League Status.

Former Plateau United star, Francis Obinwe, who is the coach of the team has put together a squad that can bounce back in style.

Former Mighty Jets, Niger Tornadoes, Akwa United and Juth winger, Edward Weng, leads the search for the ultimate prize and the most experienced player in the squad.

The team also has former Enyimba star, Joshua Eke.

First-choice goalkeeper, Itodo Akor, who is in his third season with the former FA Cup kings, believes the time has come for the club to return to the elite class.

Bridge Boys

For the first time in the history of the Nigerian League, Julius Berger, will cease to exist as a club, but will compete as a new club, Bridge Boys, under a new ownership.

The club will remembered for its role in the development of football in the country. Berger produced top stars like Garba Lawal, Sunday Oliseh, Emmanuel Amuneke, Taribo West, Seyi Olajengbensi and Adeolu Adekola among others.

This time around the clubs will rely on rookies to regain its status.

http://www.naijapremierleague.net/2010/12/promotion-race-begins-in-lower-division.html

Ikhana keeps faith with youngsters
by George Akpayen 19 December 2010, 15:30

Kwara United head coach Kadiri Ikhana has declared that he will continue to show belief in the young players in his squad as the season progresses.

The former African coach of the year made it clear that the youngsters signed by the club in the off-season will continue to get play-time if they put up impressive performance week in, week out.

“We have a number of young players in this team that we signed before the start of the season.

So far I am impressed with their performance and I must tell you that I have faith in their ability,” said Ikhana.

The former coach of Enyimba and Kano Pillars singled out Anthony Okemiri as one of the youngster that has wormed his way into his heart.

“He has settled into the team very quickly. He has also shown that he can adapt to the tough style of the league. But he is not the only young player in our team that has adapted well, because we have others who are also doing well,” said Ikhana.

Apart from the young Okemiri, whose elder brother, Ogbonnaya plays at left-back, in the side, Ikhana also grabbed the services of Chinedu Ajanah, Gbenga Arokoyo, Kelvin Kpakor and Barnabas Imenger, all from the Kwara Football Academy.

Also, Yemi Olarewaju was signed from Great Fortune Academy in the off-season and Ikhana explained that these players are in the team to provide competition and complement the older and experienced players.
http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101219/Ikhana_keeps_faith_with_youngsters

Idoko dreams of fair Confed Cup draw
by Humphrey Njoku 19 December 2010, 16:44

Ahead of Monday Caf Confederation Cup draw in Cairo, Sunshine Stars' Mike Idoko is earnestly looking forward for a favourable pairings.

Three other Nigerian clubs, Kaduna United, the second flag bearer in the Confederation Cup, the duo of Caf Champions League campaigners, Enyimba and Kano Pillars and 96 others from the 53 national associations affiliated to the continental ruling football body will know their opponents the same day.

Speaking to SuperSport.com in a telephone interview on Sunday, Idoko said at this stage you can only pray and hope for the best pairings.

“I pray for draws that will put us in a favourable group, let the draws favour us, that is my sincerest wish.”

However the former league board member is not only relying on fair pairings but explained that his team has quality players that will give them an upstart as well as league mates whose experiences in the championships they hope to fall back upon.

“I am happy the league is in full swing. My players are blending, although not fully, we have noted some weaknesses. We will correct them before we kick off our first match.

“Again we have Warri Wolves, Heartland, Pillars, Enyimba, among others to learn from and to understudy, they were there and we will benefit from their experiences.

My own experience with Lobi Stars will give us firm start in the race,” he said.

Meanwhile, Sunshine Stars on Saturday recorded a heartwarming away goalless draw against Niger Tornadoes thereby up their points haul to 13.

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101219/Idoko_dreams_of_fair_Confed_Cup_draw

Omotayo scores historic goal in Shagamu
by Ojeikere Aikhoje 20 December 2010, 08:04

Kwara United star, Femi Omotayo, entered the history books as the first player to score a Premier League goal at the new Gateway Stadium, Shagamu.

The historic goal was scored during Saturday’s match day seven NPL tie against Lobi Stars. Omotayo’s ninth minute strike made the difference.

It was the first match for Kwara United in Shagamu after the NPL directed the team to leave their temporary ground at Offa which failed to meet the requirements for the Premier League.

“The goal has really made me happy. I’m excited. It’s something I worked hard for and I hope to get more as the season progresses,” Omotayo said to SuperSport.com.

The goal scorer applauded the contribution of Kadiri Ikhana to his performance.

“I must thank our coach for giving me the chance to make an impact today. I’ve always wanted to play where he is the coach. With a coach like Ikhana, I can only become a better player,” Omotayo said.

The former Gateway player, who plays a support striker spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons at Gateway, but missed the 2010 season due to injury.

“I’m happy to be back after missing the 2010 season,” he stated.

Omotayo’s goal on match day moved Kwara United to second on the log behind leaders, Sunshine Stars. The team now has 13 points.

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101220/Omotayo_scores_historic_goal_in_Shagamu

Heartland target JUTH for away points
by Humphrey Njoku 20 December 2010, 08:25

Heartland FC of Owerri is upbeat of securing their first away win in the season against Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) FC at the Rwang Pam stadium on Wednesday in the week eight clash.

Still relishing their deserved 2-0 win over Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Dan Anyiam stadium, Owerri, spokesperson of the Naze Millionaires Cajetan Nkwopara told SuperSport.com over telephone on Sunday that the two successive home victories have boosted their confidence mood that the much awaited first win will be achieved in the mid-week tie.

“We are going to do our best. I am happy the way our boys played against Pillars, good match, no complains and the result was accepted by both teams.

“The players assured that they will not fear Pillars and they did not, we are going to Jos to get three points.

“We hope the good officiating seen so far in the league will be extended to us in Jos, we are looking forward to our first away win, the players are seeing it as achievable mission.”

Nkwopara who assured fans that the team will live up to their expectations, equally took time off to assure that the touted re-location order being dangled on the team by the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) board over the brown turf of Dan Anyiam stadium will not happen as the management is working day and night to bring back the lush green pitch.

“A lot of expectations are on Heartland, may be because we represented Nigeria in the CAF Champions League back to back, people seem to pay less attention on the ongoing re-building in the team, we will not let the fans down.

“In fact, we achieved the ninth wonder already, the pitch is looking green, you may call it miracle. The management and the new sports commissioner are on top of the situation and we determined to make it lush green as demanded by the NPL,” he assured.

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101220/Heartland_target_JUTH_for_away_points

Crown boss plots Lobi fall
by Humphrey Njoku 20 December 2010, 08:18

Chairman of Crown FC of Ogbomosho, Gabriel Babalola is sure his wards will see off Lobi Stars FC hurdles in week duel slated for Makurdi.

Still excited over his lads 1-0 win over JUTH at the llaro international stadium on Sunday, Babalola whose boys are yet to taste an away victory in the season told SuperSport.com over telephone on Sunday that his boys are fit and that the Wednesday’s clash looks more of it to grab at least a point from the Tin City lads.

“We want to win, or at least get draw, my boys are fit, no injury worry among the players, and they are ready to deliver.”

Babalola who said his target in the 2010/2011 league is to finish among top three, however was full of praise for the Jos side for stretching his players to the fullest.

“It was not an easy match, no goal in the first half; the only goal came in the second half after 15 minutes of play. I should say we are lucky because JUTH came with vengeance to defeat us, I am happy we stopped them.

“Our target this season is to be among the top three, though it looks tough, we are determined to push ahead,” he said.

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101220/Crown_boss_plots_Lobi_fall

Akor’s heroics earn El-Kanemi victory
by Ojeikere Aikhoje 19 December 2010, 01:01

The heroics of El-Kanemi goalkeeper, Itodo Akor, ensured the Maiduguri side left newly promoted Jamaa with the maximum points.

Saturday’s 2-1 win was enough to maintain coach Patrick Obinwe’s perfect start this term. On match day one, El-Kanemi edged relegated Ranchers Bees by a lone goal.

Akor, who has since become a penalty stopper, prevented what would have been the equalizer by Jamaa when he saved a second half penalty.

“We have an ambitious team that can make it back to the Premier League. My teammates know they can bank on me when there is a penalty against us.

“I’ve promised the fans that we shall celebrate at the end of the season. We want to avoid the mistakes made last season. Moreover, the coach has worked on the team,” Akor told SuperSport.com.

Obinwe expressed confidence that his side will maintain its impressive performance as the season progresses.

“I’m confident El-Kanemi will return to the Premier League. I joined the team mid-way last season.

“However, I handled every part of the pre-season build-up which gave me time to put together a team that can secure promotion,” the former Plateau United player said to SuperSport.com.

Dunoma Gumi and Alhassan Musa gave El-Kanemi a two-goal advantage before the tally was reduced from the spot. Akor’s decisive save made back-to-back victories certain for his team.

El-Kanemi will have Babanawa as guests on match day three.

http://www.supersport.com/football/nigeria/news/101219/Akors_heroics_earn_ElKanemi_victory

The lowest i see GU going this week is 1.53xx, i can see a retest of 1.58/59 soon.

Those who believe Nigeria is a failed state should hold unto their belief, it's your cross to carry, and as for those who think otherwise, it's our cross too to carry, whichever way you are looking at Nigeria depends on how Nigeria has treated you or how high you have the issue of the country at heart.

hehehehehe @ sagamite, i said it, i knew you keep tab of thread hence the sagamite, population statement, , you wanted to get my posts from that thread hence the need to always keep tab of the thread title so that you can always use it later just like you are doing now.


Anyways bro, no bad blood, just drop the mo-ron, re-tard e.t.c words, we are approaching a new year, try to try new words, you know it is likely to look stale if you continue using these words in 2011. (remember Sauron?) he kept using same words until everyone got tired of his lines, then he got bored and left NL, this is an advance warning to you too

Hehehehe, far from that, you know it's been a while now since we last had any lengthy discussion, i only listed you on my list because of your constant usage of these words like re-tard, Mo-ron, intelligence e.t.c, nothing else bro, i have got no time to hurt online, this is online bro, i don't have time to die over someone that's insignificant to my existence, rather i am doing this to make others vent any "green blood" they still have in them before the new year comes knocking  


If i was hurting, you'd have known from our previous discussions with you, rather i am only doing the above stated, would you say Kobo hurt me too? nah we hardly discuss on same thread, but i have read alot of what she gets to post and i have discovered that she hardly see anything good about Nigeria.

So u mean u just typed honeric01 and voila a thread we both deliberated on 3 months ago appeared on nairaland google search tab ok tell us how you got that particular 3 months old thread.

 How did you get this thread if you didn't "search through thousands of threads posted in the last 3 months, and then had to search for the particular one we both had? you must have kept tab of the thread title too or did google generously bring out the title too?

hannie:
@Sagamite

I am ashamed u are paying the dimwit Honeric any mind . . .he has to be the dumbest moderator NL ever had  

how can a moderator open this kind of stewpid thread on MOST IGNORED POSTERS yet pay so much attention to same peeps ?

Rokiatu . . .thumbs up for that award-winning post of urs  

Oh, i can see you want a share of the attention bro sagamite is getting? don't worry he is a generous dude and he's going to share it with you

Yarn!

Yes, you don't have to keep tab per say, bot storing the thread topic just because you want to use it later is what i am talking about lol, you don't get a trophy bro, get off your high horse bro. Mor-on, re-taard should be stopped.

Hhehehehehehe, empty barrels, who get time for 2 of una, you both are looking for who to bring to your "party" right? sorry to burst your bubbles, i am not in the same "FAILED STATE" party you both belong to.

Your own Nigeria is a failed state, mine isn't, that's why i rather spend time correcting the lapses than sitting down, nagging and looking for more people to nag with.

So you keep tab of every thread you visit? hehehehe, wonders shall never end. Mo-ron this mor-on that, bro you are fond of writing that on virtually all the threads you visit, it's your trademark bro .

That word is about to go into extinction just like the dinosaurs