₦airaland Forum

andrew444:
Abdul zubairu will keep him out of the team

Playing in Slovakia league is better than playing in Porto B

Abdul Zubairu? Have you even watched him play?

I dey laugh.

Of all the Nigerian Midfielders that are U21 available to us, none can displace Kelechi Nwakali from the U23 team.

At least none of notice yet.

junnyjake:
I'd pick Chidera Ejike in his stead.

Chidera Ejike Ba wo?

junnyjake:
I'd pick Chidera Ejike in his stead.

Chidera Ejike Ba wo?

junnyjake:
I'd pick Chidera Ejike in his stead.

Chidera Ejike Ba wo?

BascoVanVeli:
The hard work is evident with the fact that he could get the nod over Vardy but the problem is goals. I never thought I would ever say this but he is lacking confidence in front of goal

His poor goals returns has affected his confidence. Same thing that affected Ighalo.

Famocious:
I think your last statement is uncalled for..we shouldn't over push these players, they are still evolving.

Many of us are not outstanding in our choosing careers but castigate any of our boys that are not outstanding in their performance.

Enjoy their games, encourage them and let's channel more energy in our own professional development..

One love

Em.. while I agreed with part of ur comment, I will also say players' criticism is allowed. When dey do well we hail and when they are abysmal we criticise. But what I may not subscribe to is unjust criticism.

Unlimited22:
By how much did your bank balance increase?

How much were you aiming to win when u were pursuing page 5000. Lol

Unlimited22:
By how much did your bank balance increase?

How much were you aiming to win when u were pursuing page 5000. Lol

All of una way been dey plan to be first to comment on page 5000 how "markate"?

Leyqute:
Iheanacho is super average at best. Couldn't cut it at City, now floundering at Leicester.

Bigups to Iwobi

Not just Iheanacho, the entire Leicester team has been average in this game. Vardy himself has been largely anonymous.

andrew444:
I dont need to name,for now that guy is not good enough.

we have players in slovakia league,i will rather pick them than to pick this guy

This guy is not even bossing porto B,I hope this guy proves me wrong soon

Oga, for u to say a player does not deserve to be in a team, u need to convince me by giving me a player that can be in that same position in that team.

BTW name that midfielder we have in that Slovakian league that can keep K. Nwakali from the U23 team

andrew444:
He cannot even start at porto B,i hope am not wrong...I dont think this guy is even good enough to make our u23 team

Can u name an U23 midfielder who is available to us to take his place.

Joebie:
Nigeria: Owolabi Faults Rohr Over 'Vote of No Confidence' On NPFL Players
By Samuel Ifetoye

Nigeria's former International, Felix Owolabi, has expressed dismay over the comment credited to Coach Gernot Rohr, that he did not see any player at the Aiteo Cup final good enough for the national team.

Rohr was at the Aiteo Cup final once known as the Challenge Cup, where Rangers of Enugu defeated Kano Pillars on penalties to lift the coveted trophy they last won 36 years ago. Rohr was reported (not The Guardian) to have said he couldn't find a player good enough to fight for shirt with the ones he assembled regularly for national engagements.

Speaking with The Guardian yesterday, Owolabi, who was part of the 1980 Green Eagles winning squad said he would laid the blame of Rohr statement on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), whom he queried never spelt out the details of his job.

According to Owolabi, part of the duties of a national team coach should have included discovering potential talents for the future growth of the nation's football rather than relying wholly on already baked players from abroad.

"I still insist that the future of a country's football lies in the local league. By this, I will say that our administrators have failed us by not letting coaches handling our national teams know, understand and also realise that developing our local league through the invitation of players plying their trade in the local league is paramount to the development of our football.

"It is not enough for a coach to attend a game venue and conclude that he cannot find players in the league, who can replace the ones he current invites to the Super Eagles. And if that is his conclusion, I do not think he has any reason to remain as the coach of the Eagles."

"It will be unkind of a coach to say that he was not interested in the boys playing in the local league because they are not good enough. It means they have failed in duties. Part of the problems was declaring Lobi Stars of Makurdi as winner of the NPFL with some matches left because you do not have a specified calendar year," he said.

The former IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan, however, said that the lack of proper planning by NFF officials was the basis of the country depending solely on foreign-based players.

"A complete dependence on players abroad is simply because we do not have a programme, no structure. I believe a good coach will always indentify potentials in the NPFL. Many times you see England's coach, Gareth Southgate going to Premier League venues, Emirates Cup and the FA Cup to have a first hand of players by himself.

—Guardian

Owolabi wants to force him to see what he did not see?

ChrisKels:
Hmmm not bad though I no see Centre backs there, bar Awaziem.

Let me add Chima okoroji, Deji Behruether as options in the left back. Add Rio Aves' rave of the moment Kelechi John(wanted by Nantes) as one of the Centre backs. Also put Josh Maja in that probables' list from England. Add Hillary Gong of Vittesse. Add Bright Enobakhare on loan to Kilmanock from Nuno's Wolves, Add seyi Ojo and possibly Tomori (my best CB in the championship so far this season), Nnamdi Oforburh of Bournemouth, also add Aston Vila's U23 first choice goalkeeper Emmanuel Okokon Idem. Plenty of dem oo

Yes, but I only listed the ones that are ours for now. And to get CBs to complement Awaziem is no problem.

ChrisKels:
Can u name them?

Francis Uzoho, Maduka Okoye, Henry Onyekuru, Samuel Kalu, Samuel Chukwueze, Victor Osimhen, Taiwo Awoniyi, Stephen Odey, Orji Okonkwo, Kingsley Michael, Kelechi Nwakali, Musa Yahaya, Sincere Seth, Chidozie Awaziem, Ebube Duru, plus some of the Aigbogun's boys that will excel from the next U20: likes of Ukouwem Utin, Wasiu Alalade and a host of others. And of course some other players will emerge from now till next year.

So, Komekn, these are some of our players who are U21 and they can well compete with some of the top U21 teams in Europe.

If we can qualify with the SA game, I wish the NFF can let us prosecute the Seychelles game with this crop plus likes of Lookman, Eze , Ejaria and co if we can secure them before then.

Pavarotti:
Red Hot Victor Osimhen Strikes Again; Scores Against Awoniyis Gent

https://www.soccerassembly.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Osimhen-vs-Esiti.jpg

Nigerian International Victor Osimhen continued his super run of scoring form as he hit target in Sporting Charlerois 2-1 loss to Taiwo Awoniyi & Anderson Esitis Gent at Gents Ghelamco Arena in the Belgian league

The former U17 world cup top scorer was on target in the 42nd minute temporarily drawing his side level in . . . http://www.soccerassembly.com/red-hot-victor-osimhen-strikes-scores-awoniyis-gent/

If we can secure our best legs our next U23 team will be beastly.

Naijaphobia:
Nov 17 Super Eagles vs Bafana bafana
Nov 18 Super Falcons vs Bayana Bayana

For the love og Nigerians residing in South Africa I pray we don't win both matches. #naijalifematters

Say wetin?

Na today Eagles dey beat their Banana Bafana and then our Falcons too beat their Banana Bayana join?

Them go chop am for both games and nothing go do awa people wey dey hustle over there.

Page 5000 loading....
Together we shall get there

BascoVanVeli:
That would be a bit tough if he becomes a regular. The coach must be willing to accept that he will come right before the tournament even later than Success, Simon and Kelechi did last time

It may not be that tough because the U20 WC holds during end of season. The NFF and Aigbogun need to also play their part in securing his release. Same goes for the other Europe based U20 players.

BascoVanVeli:
SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE: MY BREAKTHROUGH WITH VILLAREAL IN EUROPA LEAGUE



Posted By: CHIZOBA NWACHUKWU

The Nation Nigeria




On: October 21, 2018



Following his dream first team start in the Europa League recently for Villarreal CF in an away tie against Spartak Moskva, Nigerian teenager, Samuel Chukwueze, speaks about his breakthrough with the Yellow Submarines and how he’s grappling with life at his current place of abode in Europe, reports CHIZOBA NWACHUKWU.

At the end Match Day Two, in group G of the Europa league, the Otkritie Stadium had served up an entertaining fixture between Villarreal CF (proudly nicknamed The Yellow Submarine) and Spartak Moskva, the game ended with three goals apiece.

Of course, The Yellow Submarines took the lead twice, then went behind at 2-3 but they powered back to salvage a point in a thrilling 3-3 draw.

Yet, one of the highlights of the energy-sapping encounter was the first senior start for Villarreal in the Europa League for former Nigerian youth international, Samuel Chukwueze, barely weeks after making his debut as a replacement for Nicola Sansone in the 2-2 home draw against Rangers FC.

But at the Otkritie Stadium, the FIFA U-17 World Cup Chile 2015 bronze ball winner, played as the right winger in a 4-4-1-1 system used by the team, helping in the build up to the second goal by Pablo Fornals.

Until he was later subbed off in the 70th minute of the game for Santi Cazorla, who scored the equalising goal from the spot to spare the team’s blushes, Chukwueze dazzled with his velvet skill on the right wing much to the pleasure of the travelling fans who gave him a standing ovation.

“It was a dream come true for me,” Chukwueze whose middle name Chimerenka in his native Igbo dialect means ‘God did this one’ told The Nation. “Although I knew I worked hard, I was not expecting it.

“I was surprised when the coach said ‘Samuel you’re starting’; I was very happy. It was a nice experience for me and I loved it,” added Chukwueze, showing that awesome feeling like a kid handed his first toy car.

For the uninitiated, the Europa League is the second most important club competition in Europe with the winner guaranteed huge cash as well as the chance to play the winner of the UEFA Champions League for the prestige UEFA Super Cup.

No wonder, Villarreal manager, Javi Calleja, had some good words for the Nigerian teenage star, tasking him to work harder in order to add his quota to the overall success of team they want to go all the way to glory.

Chukwueze would equally admit he needs to work “harder” to maintain his growing status in the team and improving himself since according to him his happiness lies turning out regularly for the Yellow Subramines.

“I am happy that I have made my debut for the first team in the Europa league, this is my second season,” he said when pressed about his progress so far.

As the saying goes, talent without hard work is nothing and the lad further explained: “I want to put in more hard work and make more progress, move up and never come down.”

This is only his second year of his five-year contract with Villarreal, so making his first start is definitely a step in the right direction. Consistency is key for growth and development as well as setting reachable goals is very important.

“I am working hard so as to make my debut in La Liga,’ he reassured.

Villarreal currently are in the top half of the table, battling among the big boys of the Spanish league, including the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid and they have the prospect of going beyond their 5th finish in the 2016-2017 season.

Despite playing several games in the Segunda Division B where he scored two goals, Chukwueze explained that his best moment yet was a rare opportunity of showcasing his talent in the Europa League.

He offered: “My best game was against Spartak Moskva in the Europa League. It was a good game with good experience, although the cold was much, it was still a nice game and loved it,” Obviously, he had been dreaming about his start and after the game he gained more exposure that added to his maturity as a player.

Meanwhile, in a file interview with The Nation, Chukwueze had talked about his dream of becoming Africa’s Best Player in the foreseeable future, adding that he was always inspired by the success story of former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu, who shone from his youthful days in Ajax before being revered throughout the world for his other accomplishments, especially while at English Premier League side, Arsenal.

Why shouldn’t Chukwueze dare to dream?

He is a young talent with a long career still and he admitted that with hard work and humility, he would one day become a household name in Nigeria.

As a young footballer fraught with emotions, he recognised the support of his family, especially his adorable mom.

“The initial plan was for my mom to stay with me after being here when I signed my first contract with Villarreal but it didn’t work out,” he volunteered. “She had to stay in Nigeria since she is also working there and taking care of my siblings.

“I am the first born of the house and that is a huge responsibility, but I really thank my family for their support always.”

He continued about the challenges of leaving home early at a young age in order to eke out a living and develop his career: “I had to do it; that is coming over here, though it was difficult initially. I had to face the reality of life and become a man my siblings can look up to.

“I have to put food on the table for my mom and siblings and the only way I can do that is by focusing on my career and working hard.

“I miss them so much because settling down has not been easy. I haven’t settled well, I am still coping, learning the language, coupled with the environment and everything.”

Of course, moving away from one’s country to another is not easy. Language becomes a barrier, one finds it hard to communicate and express oneself.

A player needs to communicate with the teammates and coaches and because of this obvious inability, Chukwueze said he has been using his spare time wisely.

“I go to classes to learn Spanish, so that I will understand everybody and communicate well, so after training sessions I go to learn. After the classroom, I come back home to use my laptop to watch and learn more Spanish,” Chukwueze added.

Surely, all work and no play makes Chukwueze a dull boy. “Most often, I hang out with friends to have fun, watch jokes on YouTube and go out to play soccer on FIFA.

“What makes me happy?” Chukwueze jokingly repeated the question. “My progress and seeing my mom and my siblings happy.”

Chukwueze sure sounded like a mummy’s boy. Well, a mother’s love is what everyone should be able to feel as it is important to growth and the making up of a person.

Having stated several times that his mother is the source of his happiness, there is no doubting that Chukwueze will do everything possible to remain a delight of Villarreal faithful and Nigerians in particular.

Good one.

I hope they will release him for the U20 WC next summer.

elyte89:
Let's argue...Nacho's present form is better dan neymar

Or Ajagun is better than Mbappe.

Well, looks like the place is beginning to liven up again

This place has become boring

What do we do now?

Taliban:
What happened to IICC, stationary stores, ranchers bees, calabar rovers, flash flamingoes, bcc lions, bendel insurance? Were they knocked out in the prelims or did they decline to participate?

They now play in the UEFA champions League.

BascoVanVeli:
Why? You already know them.

Sebi na bragging u dey. Brag their names naa.

BascoVanVeli:
1991 and three titles in a row should be respected

Ow, my eyes actually escaped that 1991 final. But that is still a long period for a club of that status. And yes they dominated the NPFL from 2011 to 2013, I think. But their FA cup record has been terrible over the past decades.

Joebie:
Etebo Joins Onyekuru, Shehu, Obi In Super Eagles Injury Club Ahead Of AFCONQ Vs South Africa
Published: October 23, 2018

https://www.allnigeriasoccer.com/football_pics/13869Etebo.jpg

Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that Oghenekaro Etebo will not be available for selection when Stoke City face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the EFL Championship on Tuesday, October 23.

The Potters number eight started as a holding midfielder along with Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi in the two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya in Uyo and Sfax.

Medical tests carried out after he returned to the United Kingdom last week revealed that he suffered a hamstring injury while on international duty.

Etebo does not want to rush himself back from the injury and has been undergoing light training.

He joins the queue for the Super Eagles treatment room behind Chievo Verona's Joel Obi, Bursaspor's Abdullahi Shehu and Galatasaray's Henry Onyekuru ahead of next month's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa.

Obi has not played for The Flying Donkeys for a month due to a knee discomfort, Shehu suffered a muscle contraption in the quadriceps on his right leg which led to his substitution after 18 minutes against Libya in Uyo while Onyekuru faces at least one month on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, it is not all bad news as Trabzonspor's Eddy Onazi was cleared to suit up for the Turkish club in yesterday's game against Erzurumspor after pulling out of the Nigeria squad for the games against the Mediterranean Knights.

In addition, Chelsea loanee Kenneth Omeruo is expected to fully recover before CD Leganes upcoming La Liga match against Levante.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

—ANS

Such is the depth of our team now that we will not really miss those 4 players.

Rockyrascal:
As the 2018 Aiteo cup finals between Rangers fc of Enugu and kano pillars kicks off later today at the steven keshi stadium Asaba;here are the past winners of the competition

LIST OF PAST WINNERS



FA Cup
War Memorial Challenge Cup
1942 ZAC Bombers 1-0 Services
1943 Lagos Marine 3-2 RAF
1944 Lagos Railways 2-0 Marine
1945 Lagos Railways 1-1 Lagos United [4-1 pen]

Governor's Cup
1945 Marine 1-0 Corinthians
1946 Lagos Railways 3-1 Port Harcourt
1947 Marine 3-1 Lagos Railways
1948 Lagos Railways 1-0 Warri
1949 Lagos Railways 3-0 Port Harcourt
1950 Lagos UAC [*] 3-2 Port Harcourt
1951 Lagos Railways 3-2 Plateau United (Mid-West)
1952 Lagos PAN Bank 6-0 Warri (Mid-West)
1953 Kano Pillars 2-1 Lagos Dynamos

FA Cup
1954 Calabar 3-0 Kano Pillars
1955 Port Harcourt FC 4-1 Warri
1956 Lagos Railways 3 - Warri
1957 Lagos Railways 5-1 Zaria
1958 Port Harcourt FC 6-0 Federal United
1959 Ibadan Lions 1-0 Lagos Police

Nigeria Challenge Cup
1960 Lagos ECN 5-2 Ibadan Lions
1961 Ibadan Lions 1-0 Lagos UAC
1962 Police 1-0 Plateau United
1963 Port Harcourt FC 1-0 Plateau United
1964 Lagos Railways 3-1 Plateau United
1965 Lagos ECN 3-1 Plateau United
1966 Ibadan Lions w/o Plateau United
1967 Stationery Stores 3-1 Plateau United
1968 Stationery Stores 3-1 Warri [in replay]
1969 Ibadan Lions 5-1 Warri
1970 Lagos ECN 3-1 Plateau United
1971 WNDC Ibadan 2-1 Enugu Rangers
1972 Bendel Insurance 2-2 3-2 Mighty Jets [-]
1973 no competition
1974 Enugu Rangers 2-0 Mighty Jets [-]
1975 Enugu Rangers 1-0 IICC Shooting Stars
1976 Enugu Rangers 2-0 Alyufsalam Rocks (Ilorin)
1977 IICC Shooting Stars awd Racca Rovers [awarded 2-0; Racca walked off at 1-0]
1978 Bendel Insurance 3-0 Enugu Rangers
1979 IICC Shooting Stars 2-0 Sharks
1980 Bendel Insurance 1-0 Stationery Stores
1981 Enugu Rangers 2-0 Bendel Insurance
1982 Stationery Stores 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
1983 Enugu Rangers 0-0 DIC Bees [5-4 pen]
1984 Leventis United 1-0 Abiola Babes
1985 Abiola Babes drw BCC Lions [6-5 pen]
1986 Leventis United 1-0 Abiola Babes
1987 Abiola Babes 1-1 Enugu Rangers [7-6 pen] 1988 Iwuanyanwu Nationale 3-0 Flash Flamingoes
1989 BCC Lions 1-0 Iwuanyanwu Nationale
1990 Stationery Stores 0-0 Enugu Rangers [5-4 pen] 1991 El-Kanemi Warriors 3-2 Kano Pillars
1992 El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Stationery Stores
1993 BCC Lions 1-0 Plateau United
1994 BCC Lions 1-0 Julius Berger
1995 Shooting Stars SC 2-0 Katsina United
1996 Julius Berger 1-0 Katsina United [aet] 1997 BCC Lions 1-0 Katsina United
1998 Wikki Tourists 0-0 Plateau United [3-2 pen]

Coca Cola FA Cup
1999 Plateau United 1-0 Iwuanyanwu Nationale
2000 Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Enugu Rangers
2001 Dolphin FC 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
2002 Julius Berger 3-0 Yobe Stars
2003 Lobi Stars 2-0 Port Harcourt Sharks
2004 Dolphin FC 1-0 Enugu Rangers
2005 Enyimba 1-1 Lobi Stars [aet, 6-5 pen]
2006 Dolphin FC 2-2 Bendel Insurance [aet, 5-3 pen]
2007 Dolphin FC 1-1 Enugu Rangers [aet, 3-2 pen]
2008 Ocean Boys 2-2 Gombe United [aet, 7-6 pen]

Federation Cup
2009 Enyimba 1-0 Sharks
2010 Kaduna United 3-3 Enyimba [aet, 3-2 pen]
2011 Heartland 1-0 Enyimba
2012 Heartland 2-1 Lobi Stars
2013 Enyimba 2-2 Warri Wolves [aet, 5-4 pen]
2014 Enyimba 2-1 Dolphin FC
2015 Akwa United 2-1 Lobi Stars
2016 Ifeanyi Ubah 0-0 Nasarawa United [aet, 5-4 pen]

AITEO Cup
2017 Akwa United 0-0 Niger Tornadoes [3-2 pen]

Bascovanveli, did you notice that the last time Kano Pillars ever played in the FA Cup final was in 1954?

Na only NPFL dem get mouth

BascoVanVeli:
So all Nigerian clubs have won the champions league twice? I am proud of my club. From fighting relegation we are now contenders. Our players have been in the national team and I have watched no fewer than five matches under flood lights in the past year, can you say that?

I know.... but name the players

Clementoke:
Yes. We need at least a draw against SA to make Seychelles game a formality. SA will need at least a draw against Libya in the case of a draw or loss to the SE. A win over SE will save them the anguish of depending on a result against the Mediterranean knights to qualify.

How I so wish that Nigeria should beat SA and Libya should beat Seychelles.

Henn, the Libya vs SA game would be a must watch

Rockyrascal:
enyimba really have a rich history in the sport; but it's really sad the football club hasn't grown to the level we all want.

That is the sad truth.

And so goes for all Nigerian Clubs.

Rockyrascal:
As the 2018 Aiteo cup finals between Rangers fc of Enugu and kano pillars kicks off later today at the steven keshi stadium Asaba;here are the past winners of the competition

LIST OF PAST WINNERS



FA Cup
War Memorial Challenge Cup
1942 ZAC Bombers 1-0 Services
1943 Lagos Marine 3-2 RAF
1944 Lagos Railways 2-0 Marine
1945 Lagos Railways 1-1 Lagos United [4-1 pen]

Governor's Cup
1945 Marine 1-0 Corinthians
1946 Lagos Railways 3-1 Port Harcourt
1947 Marine 3-1 Lagos Railways
1948 Lagos Railways 1-0 Warri
1949 Lagos Railways 3-0 Port Harcourt
1950 Lagos UAC [*] 3-2 Port Harcourt
1951 Lagos Railways 3-2 Plateau United (Mid-West)
1952 Lagos PAN Bank 6-0 Warri (Mid-West)
1953 Kano Pillars 2-1 Lagos Dynamos

FA Cup
1954 Calabar 3-0 Kano Pillars
1955 Port Harcourt FC 4-1 Warri
1956 Lagos Railways 3 - Warri
1957 Lagos Railways 5-1 Zaria
1958 Port Harcourt FC 6-0 Federal United
1959 Ibadan Lions 1-0 Lagos Police

Nigeria Challenge Cup
1960 Lagos ECN 5-2 Ibadan Lions
1961 Ibadan Lions 1-0 Lagos UAC
1962 Police 1-0 Plateau United
1963 Port Harcourt FC 1-0 Plateau United
1964 Lagos Railways 3-1 Plateau United
1965 Lagos ECN 3-1 Plateau United
1966 Ibadan Lions w/o Plateau United
1967 Stationery Stores 3-1 Plateau United
1968 Stationery Stores 3-1 Warri [in replay]
1969 Ibadan Lions 5-1 Warri
1970 Lagos ECN 3-1 Plateau United
1971 WNDC Ibadan 2-1 Enugu Rangers
1972 Bendel Insurance 2-2 3-2 Mighty Jets [-]
1973 no competition
1974 Enugu Rangers 2-0 Mighty Jets [-]
1975 Enugu Rangers 1-0 IICC Shooting Stars
1976 Enugu Rangers 2-0 Alyufsalam Rocks (Ilorin)
1977 IICC Shooting Stars awd Racca Rovers [awarded 2-0; Racca walked off at 1-0]
1978 Bendel Insurance 3-0 Enugu Rangers
1979 IICC Shooting Stars 2-0 Sharks
1980 Bendel Insurance 1-0 Stationery Stores
1981 Enugu Rangers 2-0 Bendel Insurance
1982 Stationery Stores 4-1 Niger Tornadoes
1983 Enugu Rangers 0-0 DIC Bees [5-4 pen]
1984 Leventis United 1-0 Abiola Babes
1985 Abiola Babes drw BCC Lions [6-5 pen]
1986 Leventis United 1-0 Abiola Babes
1987 Abiola Babes 1-1 Enugu Rangers [7-6 pen] 1988 Iwuanyanwu Nationale 3-0 Flash Flamingoes
1989 BCC Lions 1-0 Iwuanyanwu Nationale
1990 Stationery Stores 0-0 Enugu Rangers [5-4 pen] 1991 El-Kanemi Warriors 3-2 Kano Pillars
1992 El-Kanemi Warriors 1-0 Stationery Stores
1993 BCC Lions 1-0 Plateau United
1994 BCC Lions 1-0 Julius Berger
1995 Shooting Stars SC 2-0 Katsina United
1996 Julius Berger 1-0 Katsina United [aet] 1997 BCC Lions 1-0 Katsina United
1998 Wikki Tourists 0-0 Plateau United [3-2 pen]

Coca Cola FA Cup
1999 Plateau United 1-0 Iwuanyanwu Nationale
2000 Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Enugu Rangers
2001 Dolphin FC 2-0 El-Kanemi Warriors
2002 Julius Berger 3-0 Yobe Stars
2003 Lobi Stars 2-0 Port Harcourt Sharks
2004 Dolphin FC 1-0 Enugu Rangers
2005 Enyimba 1-1 Lobi Stars [aet, 6-5 pen]
2006 Dolphin FC 2-2 Bendel Insurance [aet, 5-3 pen]
2007 Dolphin FC 1-1 Enugu Rangers [aet, 3-2 pen]
2008 Ocean Boys 2-2 Gombe United [aet, 7-6 pen]

Federation Cup
2009 Enyimba 1-0 Sharks
2010 Kaduna United 3-3 Enyimba [aet, 3-2 pen]
2011 Heartland 1-0 Enyimba
2012 Heartland 2-1 Lobi Stars
2013 Enyimba 2-2 Warri Wolves [aet, 5-4 pen]
2014 Enyimba 2-1 Dolphin FC
2015 Akwa United 2-1 Lobi Stars
2016 Ifeanyi Ubah 0-0 Nasarawa United [aet, 5-4 pen]

AITEO Cup
2017 Akwa United 0-0 Niger Tornadoes [3-2 pen]

All during our ''sleep'' period. If I talk now somebody go vex