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Gombe go up in smoke as first Gara Gombe AthIetics Grand Prix take center stage

 

Gara-Gombe says he's committed to athletics in GombeAlhaji Gara Ahmed Shuaibu Gombe

 

By Rasheed Adewuye

 

Plans are in top gear to host the first Gara Gombe AthIetics Grand Prix at the prestigious Pantami Stadium in Gombe State on Monday. The competition is planned for February 20 to 21st, 2023 in Gombe town.

 

In a statement by the sponsor of the meet, Alhaji Gara Ahmed Shuaibu Gombe Stated that the Athletics competition would be the first in the state aimed at fishing out new talents from Schools, Villages and Communities in the State.

 

Gombe, who is also the substantive Chairman of Gombe State Amateur Athletics Association, said the epoch making grand prix would attract professional athletes from other states which invariably would rob-off on the local stars, and help them to emulate and strive with top competitors all over the world.

 

Huge array of Athletes and officials have been invited as events that would feature at the grand prix include, 100m, 400m, 1500m, long jump men and women, followed by 4×100m relay (demonstrations).

 

According to the programme, training and inauguration of the National Athletics Association of Technical Officials (NAATO) will take place on Monday at the Gombe State University.

 

NAATO officials that would coordinate the training will arrive Gombe from Lagos and Abuja on Sunday February 19th, adding that, this would boost the number of technical AthIetics officials in the state.

 

Upon his appointment, Gombe had promised to ensure proper procedure for talent hunt and provide training facilities for budding stars.

 

“In Gombe State, we have only two qualified coaches. NAATO officials are nonexistant in our State. That is the reason we are doing this. Train the trainers first, go for talent hunt, then organise competitions.” Gombe pointed out.

 

“The last National Sports Festival hosted in Delta State opened my eyes on the sordid state of AthIetics in Gombe.”

 

Gombe also assured stake holders and fans of his commitment to sourcing for required funds for the training of more officials at various levels in the interest of the State.

 

Golden Eaglets maul Young Strikers 11-1

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Golden Eaglets maul Young Strikers 11-1

Five-time world champions post major come-from-behind friendly win

  

PHOTO: NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau (second left) with General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi (left), Director of Communications Ademola Olajire (right) and Chief Protocol Officer Emmanuel Ayanbunmi (second right) at the Golden Eaglets’ training on Thursday morning

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

Football loving fans at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project pitch at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday witnessed massive onslaught, as the Golden Eaglets massacred Young Strikers of Ilesha 11-1.

 

The visitors from Osun state went ahead early in the first half against the run of play as a result of defensive error from the Eaglets, but their joy was short–lived when the five-time world champions equalised almost immediately.

 

The rampaging Eaglets took complete control of the game, scoring two more goals to go into the break at 3-1 advantage.

 

On resumption, Young Strikers were completely overwhelmed by the enterprising Eaglets as their defence crumbled to eight more goals scored by the most successful National U -17 team in the world to the cheering of the fans.

 

Golden Eaglets had earlier subdued P-Sports Academy of Uyo 2-0 in the first friendly game played earlier in the day.

 

It was indeed a great feat as the Eaglets scored 13 goals in two games, conceding just one.

 

On Tuesday, Kano Pillars, former NPFL champions, fell like a pack of cards 3-1 before the Golden Eaglets. In the thrilling encounter, Pillars paraded most players that featured for the team last season before getting relegated to the second tier Nigeria National League, but they could not withstand the ferocious Eaglets, despite scoring first.

 

Shockingly, Tripple O Academy of Kaduna defeated Golden Eaglets 2-1, while the team also recorded a 6-4 loss to Derby Football Academy of Abuja.

 

Golden Eaglets have played 10 friendly games since they resumed camping last month. The team has won eight and lost two, scored 47 goals and conceded 13 goals in the process.

 

Oyo SWAN tangoes with IRC

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Oyo SWAN tangoes with IRC

Ibadan set to bubble as organizations perfect plans for multi-sports Invitational Tourney

 

Adesoji Tayo | Center for Financial Inclusion IRC President, Dr Adesoji Tayo

 
Arrangements are in top gear for an invitational multi-sports fiesta between Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Oyo State chapter and the Ibadan Recreation Club (IRC).
 
The contest tagged Oyo SWAN/IRC Invitational Tourney is scheduled for Friday February 17th 2033 at the Ibadan Recreation Club premises in Adamasingba, Ibadan.
 
A press release jointly signed by the Secretaries of IRC and Oyo SWAN, Kayode Oluwadare and Adewale Tijani explained that the sporting event is geared at boosting and maintaining the existing cordial relationship between the two organizations.
 
The IRC President Dr  Adesoji Tayo, said that the Club will set up a committee that will work with Oyo SWAN to ensure that the one day event was well organized, adding that, he had tasked the committee to ensure that the mini competition was glamorous and fun-filled so that the organisers’ objectives would be realized.
 
The IRC President thereafter boasted that, his team will soundly defeat the Oyo SWAN team in all events.
 
In his response, the Chairman of Oyo SWAN Niyi Alebiosu expressed appreciation to IRC leadership for partnering with his Association to organize the competition.
 
 While assuring that the Club will not regret engaging his Association in the sporting contest, Alebiosu however told the IRC President that the Oyo SWAN team won’t be a pushover.
 
“Mr President, even though most of your men seem fitter and better but do not be too sure of victory. And do not underrate my men. Oyo SWAN also have good players. IRC might have facilities but SWAN also have talents. And we will shock you”, Alebiosu said.
 
Meanwhile the leadership of the umbrella body of sports journalists in Oyo State has called up a formidable thirty man team to engage the IRC team in various indoor and outdoor games.
 
Sporting events in which the two sides will clash at the friendly contest are in the Five-A-Side football, Billiards & Snookers, Ayo Olopon, Ludo, Table Tennis, and Tennis events.
 
In each of the games, members of Oyo SWAN will square up against their IRC counterparts.
 
According to the organisers of the Oyo SWAN/IRC Invitational Tourney, winners and runners up in each of the games will go home with fabulous prizes.
 
Highlights of the event will also include a special dinner as well as the investiture of the IRC President, Dr Adesoji Tayo as the Patron of Oyo SWAN.
 

Brendan Rodgers asks Iheanacho for more

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Brendan Rodgers asks Iheanacho for more

Leicester City manager wants more spectacular performances from his Nigeria forward

 

Bend it like Beckham: Iheanacho drove at Eric Dier before using his body to curl the ball past Fraser Forster in goal
 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

Leicester City manager Brenden Rodgers has demanded more spectacular performance from Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho after Saturday’s victory against Tottenham FC.

 

Iheanacho scored a superb goal , one assit and was also involved in the build to the other goals scored in the 4 -1 win over Tottenham in one of the Premier league matches played over the weekend.

 

Rodgers who picked Iheanacho as his man of the match said the Nigerian striker was instrumental to Leicester City win against a side that defeated the defending  before coming to the King Power stadium.

 

“If Iheanacho and his teammates continue to play to instructions the way did on Saturday, Leicester City will move away from the relegation zone ” he told Leicester City evening standard.

 

He added “I am very happy that they pressed very well. They applied all the tactics right from the beginning to the end. It was a fantastic display from my boys. I am very pleased”

 

The 2015 / 2016 Premier league champions currently occupy 13th position with 24 points from 22 matches, 6 points above the drop zone. The Foxes narrowly escaped relegation at the end of 2014/ 2915 season.

 

Leicester City will play against Manchester United at old Trafford on Sunday.

 

‘Go for FIFA World Cup ticket’

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‘Go for FIFA World Cup ticket’

Egypt 2023: Ibrahim Gusau charges Flying Eagles

  • Assures team of total government support

 

 

 

NFF President Gusau in a group photo with the Flying Eagles at their Hotel Novotel in Mohammedia on Sunday

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has assured the Flying Eagles of all necessary support and attention from the football-ruling body as the team continues its build–up to the Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals in Egypt.

 

The NFF President gave the assurance on Sunday evening while visiting the Flying Eagles at their training tour base, Hotel Novotel in Mohammedia, Morocco shortly after the team’s 2-1 victory over their Congolese counterparts in a friendly at the Complexe Sportif Sidi Mohammed.

 

“Let me use this opportunity to congratulate you all for emerging victorious against the Congolese team. It was a well–deserved victory because you played well. I believe there are a lot of good players here that will make the generality of Nigerians proud.

 

“The NFF under my leadership is working assiduously to ensure that you get all the support necessary for you to excel and that’s why I directed the secretariat to settle all your camping allowances which was done before your departure. I assure you that we are now working on how to motivate you in an extra way when you get to Cairo. All you have to do is go out there and make Nigerians proud.

“Getting to the semi–finals is paramount because that guarantees us a place in the FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia; so I urge you to seal that ticket and then get to the final and win the trophy.”

 

Responding on behalf of the team, Captain Daniel Bameyi thanked the President for the visit while reassuring him the players are battle–ready for the task ahead, and will do the needful by ensuring the team not only wins a World Cup ticket but goes all out for the trophy.

 

The Flying Eagles are expected to play U20 boys of Central African Republic on Wednesday before the team’s departure to Cairo on Thursday.

 

Against the Congolese, Nigeria dominated for large swathes of the first period but fell behind when Solomon Oniangue scored for the boys from Brazzaville in the 21st minute. Haliru Sarki, Francis Ayuba and Mohammed Ibrahim all missed good opportunities to draw the Flying Eagles level.

 

However, Emmanuel Uchegbu and Adams Olamilekan turned the game around for Nigeria with goals in the 66th and 74th minute to maintain the unbeaten run of this set of Flying Eagles in all matches and competitions.

 

MUA honors Armstrong Nnodim in Dallas, Texas

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MUA honors Armstrong Nnodim in Dallas, Texas

The new star that is shining in Texas

 

 Armstrong Nnodim (fourth from left) thronged by Mr. & Mrs Goddy and Florence Odoemene, president of MAU (fifth and sixth from left), dad, Mr. Austin Nnodim (third left) and mom, Mrs. Ijay Nnodim (3rd right) at the award event last night. Second left is Dr. Keyna Omenukor of Omenukor Foundation

 

By Edwin Emeanua-Editor

 

Hear this name. Memorize it well and lock it up in a safe place in your mind; this is Armstrong Ikechi Nnodim, a new Mbaise star, that is born onto you O’ Dallas, Texas, revealed Mr. Godwin Odoemene, president, Mbaise United Association (MUA), as he unveiled his community’s newest shining star at the Mbaise Star in Texas award, last night in the Dallas, Texas.

 

Flanked by proud parents-Austin and Ijeoma-during his award ceremony in Dallas, Nnodim cut an extraordinary picture in humility and dexterity.

 

Armstrong Nnodim (right) poses with his proud Dad, Austin, during his recognition by his community and award ceremony, last night in Dallas, Texas

 

Nnodim (6’1, 245 LBS), who boasts a 455-pound bench press, is a rising star with an already limitless sky as his only boundary.

 

The Mesquite Horn 2024 DL is already committed to Rice University, Houston, Texas, over offers from Arkansas State, UIW and UTSA.

 

The budding football star is both an honors student and all-rounder-athlete, who also boasts of a superstar profile in high school wrestling.

 

He is in-line to represent his State in the national high school wrestling championship this year.

 

Nnodim is one of Texas’ rare and impressive individuals and a gym behemoth.

His 455-pound bench press and 675-pound squat are both record gym at Mesquite Horn.

 

The three-star defensive lineman is also versatile at playing end and is being drafted to play at the ‘Rush’ position by Rice.

 

 

Chris Houghton becomes black stars manager

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Chris Houghton becomes black stars manager

GFA promotes  former TA to head coach of Ghana

 

 

 

Chris Houghton is now the new Ghana head Coach

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi 

 

Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Monday officially announced Chris Houghton  as the coach of the Black Stars of Ghana
 
In their statement, the GFA said, “the Football Association has the pleasure to appoint Chris Hughton as the head coach of the Black Stars following extensive deliberations between the two parties.
 
“the appointment  is in line with  the project of building a formidable squad that started with Otto Addo  in the lead up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
 
Chris Houghton has been the technical adviser of the Black Stars for  the past  twelve months.
 
The GFA has also decided to maintain  Assistant  coaches  George Boateng and Mas–Ud  Didi  Dramani.
 
The three coaches  were part of the technical team at the world cup in Qatar.
 
Ghana Football Association communication director  Henry Asante Twun,  said details about the duration of the contract  and terms of engagement would be announced  in due course.
 
Sports Joust reliably gathered that over Sixty foreign coaches applied for the job when  Otto Addo resigned  after Ghana crashed out of the world cup in Qatar.
 
 

Freiburg loses Daniel Kyereh to injury

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Freiburg loses Daniel Kyereh to injury

Ghana international forward out for the rest of the season

 

How Kofi Kyereh rose through the ranks to become a key player for Ghana - MyJoyOnline.comDaniel Kofi Kyereh knocked-out for the rest of the season by injury

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi

 
Black Stars of Ghana and Freiburg FC of Germany forward Daniel Kofi Kyereh has been ruled out of the 2022/ 2023 Bundesliga season after suffering a cruciate ligament injury.
 
“In Thursday’s training, Kofi Kyereh twisted his knee in a duel. An examination in the University Hospital resulted in the diagonisis of a cruciate ligament fracture. An operation is to follow in the next few days” Freiburg FC said in a statement.
 
“The attacker will no longer be available this season”.
 
Kyereh will also miss Black Stars’ Africa cup of nations (AFCON) double header qualifying play against Gabon in March.
 
Reacting to the news of Kyereh’s injury, Ghana Football Association (GFA) president Kurt Okraku, described the development as a big blow to the national team, adding that the forward would be missed by the technical crew and teammates.
 
“Kofi Kyereh is one of our best players. It’s so sad that he won’t be part of the Black Stars squad against Gabon. We wish him soonest recovery” Okraku said.
 
 

Southampton is not going down-Onuachu

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Southampton is not going down-Onuachu

Nigeria international forward says the Saints can still salvage some pride from the wreckage of a disappointing season

 

Live Commentary - So'ton vs Wolves | 11.02.2023Ten-man Wolves stun Southampton with amazing comeback win at St. Mary’s Stadium

 

By Rasheed Adewuyi 

 
Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has assured Southampton fans that the club will not be relegated to the championship at the end of the season.
 
Onuachu who joined Southampton from Genk FC of Belgium on the last day of the January transfer window for 21 million euros (18 million pounds) disclosed that the Saints can still salvage some pride from the wreckage of a disappointing season.
 
“We need to be focused and come up with a winning altitude. Three victories will surely take us out of the relegation zone. The only way Southampton can play in the Premier League next season is for the players to believe that they can salvage the situation” Onuachu told BT sports.
 
“I think we have quality players capable of taking us out of the drop zone.  We need to work harder and stop dropping points like we did today against Wolverhampton Womderers.”
 
Southampton lost 1-2 to 10 man Wolves on Saturday on their St Mary’s Stadium turf.
 
The defeat left Southampton four points from safety, while 15th placed Wolves moved 5 points clear from the relegation zone.
 
Southampton have been relegated once, at the end of the 2004/2005 season, but were promoted back to the Premier league in the 2011/2012 season.
 
Southampton will play Chelsea at Stanford Bridge, in west London, next Saturday.
 
 

Aubameyang dropped from Chelsea squad again

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Aubameyang dropped from Chelsea squad again

MLS loan move could be Striker’s saving grace

 

 

Aubameyang Transfer: AXED out of Pecking order at Chelsea, Pierre Aubameyang AGREES to Loan Deal with LAFC - Check OutPierre Emerick Aubameyang: Could be MLS bound till the end of the season

 

By Edwin Emeanua-Editor

 

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang failed to make Chelsea’s manager Graham Potter’s team for the last two consecutive games, the last time against West Ham on Saturday placing his stay at the London club in doubt.

 

Aubameyang was linked with a move to the MLS with Los Angeles FC recently, a move that might yet offer the former Arsenal skipper an escape route from his current career blues. The American club reportedly held talks with Chelsea over a possible loan deal for the striker until the end of the season.

 

The UK Express reported that Aubameyang also reportedly turned down the MSL loan offer from LAFC prefering to fight for his place on the Chelsea squad, but, the turn of events appers to suggest that he is being gradually forced out of Stamford Bridge.

 

Aubameyang’s Chelsea future looks bleak having been cut from the Chelsea’s Champions League team at the begining of the month.

 

The former FC Barcelona of Spain forward has been gradually frozen out of the squad since Potter’s arrival at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea boss.

 

The Gabon international has been a misfiring forward since his arrival from Barcelona this summer and his persistent loss of form has seen things go from bad to worse since his return to the premier league.

 

Potter’s decision to drop Aubayang from his squad again for Saturday’s encounter with West Ham United at the London Stadium gives ascendancy to rumours that the former Arsenal striker could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge this summer.

 

The former Borrusia Dotmund striker was one of only three fit Chelsea players missing in Potter’s 20-man squad to the Hammers game.

 

The others are Kalidou Koulibaly and Lewis Hall who were also left out on the team. Though not also in the team, Raheem Sterling appears to been rested by Potter after sustaining a training injury earlier during the week.

 

Aubameyang has been played in just 116 minutes of Premier League football since the begining of January and even failed to make the bench in his side’s goalless draw with Fulham at home, marking a remarkable turnaround for the 33-year-old striker.

 

Things have only continued to go downhill for Aubameyang on Saturday when he was dropped from Potter’s group for the second time in a row against West Ham, leaving his future at the club in a no-man’s-land.

 

 

 

 

 

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