Officials for Saturday’s make-or-break 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria and Guinea will arrive in the Federal Capital, Abuja on Wednesday.
Match Commissioner, Souleymane Magassouba from Mali, will fly into Lagos aboard an ASKY Airline flight at 3pm, alongside the match referees from Cote d’Ivoire. The five persons will then be airlifted to Abuja aboard Air Nigeria flight in the evening of same day.
The centre referee is Ivorian Doue Normandiez, with his compatriots Yeo Songuifolo, Bayere Moussa and Dembele Denis as 1st Assistant, 2nd Assistant and 4th Official respectively.
The Security Officer for the game, Cameroonian Abel Mbengue, will fly into Lagos aboard an Air Nigeria flight from Douala at 8pm on Thursday, and then connect Abuja on Friday morning.
Opponents Guinea have yet to respond to several inquiries by the Nigeria Football Federation on the contingent’s day and time of arrival. The team will stay at Hotel de Bently, Utako, Abuja.
Meanwhile, Captain Joseph Yobo and left back Taye Taiwo arrived the Super Eagles’ Transcorp Hilton Hotel camp on Tuesday morning, just as the squad returned from morning training session. This brought the number of players in camp to 19.
Forward Ekigho Ehiosun and defender Efe Ambrose, who got married on Saturday in Kaduna and was at a registry in Kaduna on Tuesday morning for the court angle of the solemnization, were being expected before evening training session.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Mikel Fined 5000 Pounds
Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi will be fined 5,000 dollars for missing yesterday's deadline to report to the Nigeria camp.
All players were expected to show up yesterday by lunchtime, but Mikel called to inform officials that he would only come in today as he needed time to attend to family matters.
Team officials were unimpressed and have now handed down the fine to the player.
The other 21 invited players trained on Saturday afternoon at the training pitch of the Abuja National Stadium, led by captain Joseph Yobo.
All players were expected to show up yesterday by lunchtime, but Mikel called to inform officials that he would only come in today as he needed time to attend to family matters.
Team officials were unimpressed and have now handed down the fine to the player.
The other 21 invited players trained on Saturday afternoon at the training pitch of the Abuja National Stadium, led by captain Joseph Yobo.
17 Players Arrive Falcons Camp
The Technical crew of Super Falcons are not leaving anything to chance as they are preparing for the crucial away tie against Cameroon for the right to pick the sole ticket for the London 2012 Olympics.
Seventeen players who had arrived camp trained yesterday at the training pitch of the national stadium Abuja and training continues today with more players expected this night.
The players are Precious Dede, Augustina Egwim, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Osinachi Ohale, Cecilia Nku,Asisat Oshoala, Esther Edem, Tochi Oluehi, Francesca Ordega, Amenze Aighewi, Joy Jegede, Gloria Ofoegbu, Martina Ohadugha, Gloria Iroka, Blessing Edoho.
Meanwhile, three players have been called to replace players who are unavoidably absent
They are; Janet David in for Josephine Chukwunonye, Jennifer Osawaru for Evelyn Nwabuoku, Promise Sike for White Ebubeleye.
Seventeen players who had arrived camp trained yesterday at the training pitch of the national stadium Abuja and training continues today with more players expected this night.
The players are Precious Dede, Augustina Egwim, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Osinachi Ohale, Cecilia Nku,Asisat Oshoala, Esther Edem, Tochi Oluehi, Francesca Ordega, Amenze Aighewi, Joy Jegede, Gloria Ofoegbu, Martina Ohadugha, Gloria Iroka, Blessing Edoho.
Meanwhile, three players have been called to replace players who are unavoidably absent
They are; Janet David in for Josephine Chukwunonye, Jennifer Osawaru for Evelyn Nwabuoku, Promise Sike for White Ebubeleye.
Yobo, Osaze Want Intimidating Support.
Captain Joseph Yobo and striker Osaze Odemwingie have called on Nigerians to make the Abuja National Stadium an intimidating arena for when Guinea come calling on Saturday.
The Super Eagles need a convincing win to spare the fans heartache during thegame, even though a 1-0 victory will suffice, and Yobo says the task will be easier of the fans do their part
"We want to appeal to the fans to come out and make the job easier for us," Yobo said. "They have to make the stadium an intimidating place for the Guineans by filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game.
"We dont want a violent atmosphere, we just want the whole stadium to be a sea of green and white so that when they walk in, they'll know that they are playing not only the players on the field, but the fans too."Striker Odemwingie echoed his skipper's words
"I think we as players have shown how committed we are to this game by the way everyone has reported to camp just a day after the coach opened camp.
"Even Efe Ambrose, who got married on Saturday, has left his young wife and is here to serve his country.
"We want to appeal to the fans to also do their part by coming out and filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game like the captain has said, to show the Guineans that we mean business.
"This is a collective effort between the players and the and we will all enjoy the Nations Cup together."
The game kicks off at 2pm Nigeria time.
The Super Eagles need a convincing win to spare the fans heartache during thegame, even though a 1-0 victory will suffice, and Yobo says the task will be easier of the fans do their part
"We want to appeal to the fans to come out and make the job easier for us," Yobo said. "They have to make the stadium an intimidating place for the Guineans by filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game.
"We dont want a violent atmosphere, we just want the whole stadium to be a sea of green and white so that when they walk in, they'll know that they are playing not only the players on the field, but the fans too."Striker Odemwingie echoed his skipper's words
"I think we as players have shown how committed we are to this game by the way everyone has reported to camp just a day after the coach opened camp.
"Even Efe Ambrose, who got married on Saturday, has left his young wife and is here to serve his country.
"We want to appeal to the fans to also do their part by coming out and filling up the stadium at least two hours before the game like the captain has said, to show the Guineans that we mean business.
"This is a collective effort between the players and the and we will all enjoy the Nations Cup together."
The game kicks off at 2pm Nigeria time.
Sports Brands Nigeria Awards debut
Outstanding performance across Nigeria’s rapidly evolving Sports Industry sector is to be recognised for the first time when the Sports Brands Nigeria Awards (SBNA) is staged in December.
The SBNA is a product of www.sportsbrandsnigeria.com and Razzmatazz Media.
CEO of SBNA, Ojeikere Aikhoje, revealed that the awards have received a warm welcome within the sports sector, which is hungry for a means of identifying and rewarding excellence.
“We’re excited that it’s the first of its kind in Nigeria. The SBNA is a broader range of sports-related endeavour. This is the first-ever opportunity to celebrate business achievements.
“It’s about celebrating the impact of leading sports brands. This is the “Oscars of Nigeria’s Sports Market”. It is positioned to be the most visible and sought-after endorsement of commercial achievement in sport.
“Over the years, brands have done a lot to boost the sports industry without getting the desired recognition. This award will ensure that deserving sports brands are celebrated,” Aikhoje stated.
He added that the SBNA will have a “Hall of Fame” category to honour individuals who have created the right atmosphere for sports brands to flourish in Nigeria.
Aikhoje stated that the award categories will be announced later, while the SBNA official logo will also be unveiled to the sporting press and industry practitioners.
The SBNA is a product of www.sportsbrandsnigeria.com and Razzmatazz Media.
CEO of SBNA, Ojeikere Aikhoje, revealed that the awards have received a warm welcome within the sports sector, which is hungry for a means of identifying and rewarding excellence.
“We’re excited that it’s the first of its kind in Nigeria. The SBNA is a broader range of sports-related endeavour. This is the first-ever opportunity to celebrate business achievements.
“It’s about celebrating the impact of leading sports brands. This is the “Oscars of Nigeria’s Sports Market”. It is positioned to be the most visible and sought-after endorsement of commercial achievement in sport.
“Over the years, brands have done a lot to boost the sports industry without getting the desired recognition. This award will ensure that deserving sports brands are celebrated,” Aikhoje stated.
He added that the SBNA will have a “Hall of Fame” category to honour individuals who have created the right atmosphere for sports brands to flourish in Nigeria.
Aikhoje stated that the award categories will be announced later, while the SBNA official logo will also be unveiled to the sporting press and industry practitioners.
17 Players Hit Falcons Camp.
Ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games qualifier, seventeen Super Falcons have reported to camp ahead of a crucial match against Cameroon in less than three weeks.
Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Eucharia Uche, was delighted as the players trained this morning.
Precious Dede tops the list of invited players to camp.
Other players in camp are, Tochukwu Oluehi, Ezinne Mbalisi, Blessing Edoho, Gloria Ofoegbu, Joy Jegede, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Glory Iroka and Martina Ohadugha
Uche, former international striker, had threatened to jettison the invited group should they continue to show lackadaisical attitude to invitation, with only five players in camp four days after the call.
The coach decision appeared to have worked as 12 more players discountenanced the holiday period to show up at the team’s Millennium Hotel camp in Abuja.
Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Eucharia Uche, was delighted as the players trained this morning.
Precious Dede tops the list of invited players to camp.
Other players in camp are, Tochukwu Oluehi, Ezinne Mbalisi, Blessing Edoho, Gloria Ofoegbu, Joy Jegede, Rose Umeh, Chinaza Nhetewesi, Glory Iroka and Martina Ohadugha
Uche, former international striker, had threatened to jettison the invited group should they continue to show lackadaisical attitude to invitation, with only five players in camp four days after the call.
The coach decision appeared to have worked as 12 more players discountenanced the holiday period to show up at the team’s Millennium Hotel camp in Abuja.
Monday, October 3, 2011
MAIGARI REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GOLDEN EAGLETS
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Aminu Maigari, has stated that the present coaching crew of the Golden Eaglets would be accorded the necessary support to qualify the country for the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup to be held in UAE.
The Maigari-led NFF board’s election into office coincided with the country’s lost opportunity to qualify for the last African Under-17 Youth Championship held in Rwanda.
The Golden Eaglets; then under coach Monday Odigie, were edged out of the African tournament by Democratic Republic of Congo causing their failure to make it to the FIFA tournament hosted and won by Mexico recently.
But reflecting on his one year anniversary in office, the amiable president said the incoming coaching crew of the Golden Eaglets are already guaranteed maximum support as they set to rebuild the team from scratch.
The NFF were actually restrained from discharging their duties following the post election crisis that nearly tore Nigerian football to shreds.
The NFF would soon expectedly meet the new coaching staff of the national Under-17 team with a view to working out modalities for upcoming tournaments amongst other things.
The Maigari-led NFF board’s election into office coincided with the country’s lost opportunity to qualify for the last African Under-17 Youth Championship held in Rwanda.
The Golden Eaglets; then under coach Monday Odigie, were edged out of the African tournament by Democratic Republic of Congo causing their failure to make it to the FIFA tournament hosted and won by Mexico recently.
But reflecting on his one year anniversary in office, the amiable president said the incoming coaching crew of the Golden Eaglets are already guaranteed maximum support as they set to rebuild the team from scratch.
The NFF were actually restrained from discharging their duties following the post election crisis that nearly tore Nigerian football to shreds.
The NFF would soon expectedly meet the new coaching staff of the national Under-17 team with a view to working out modalities for upcoming tournaments amongst other things.
Ugbade Pledges Cordial Relationship.
Assistant Coach of Nigeria's Golden Eaglets, Nduka Ugbade, says he is already looking forward to a harmonious working relationship with his colleagues on the Golden Eaglets’ beat.
While dismissing erroneous beliefs in a section of the media that the new coaching crew are strange bedfellows, Ugbade said hee was proud to be back with the team after 26 years he led Nigeria to win the first FIFA Under 17 World Cup.
“I’m really proud to be back with the Golden Eaglets 26 years after I led Nigeria to win her first major honour in football at the world level,” stated Ugbade, dismissing erroneous beliefs in a section of the media that the new coaching crew are strange bedfellows.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in August appointed Garba Manu to lead a strong cast including former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke (assistant coach 1), former youth international, Emeka Amadi as goalkeepers’ coach and Ugbade and many have opined that they may not be able to work together.
“Contrary to what some people are saying, I think this is one of the best coaching crew to be assembled for the national Under-17 team because there is already a synergy amongst us and this would work effectively for the team,” Ugbade revealed.“The truth is that we are first and foremost friends and we have had these relationships long ago. For instance, I played together with Manu for El Kanemi Football Club of Maiduguri in the 1990s. Amuneke was also my colleague in the Super Eagles and I also played together with Amadi in the Flying Eagles.
“These are relationships built over the years and we are going to leverage on it to succeed in this assignment. I’m going to work harmoniously with the rest of the crew to fashion out a team Nigerians would be proud of,” he noted.
The coach said the present techical crew of the tem was one the best coaching crew to be assembled for the national Under-17 team because there is already a synergy amongst them and this would work effectively for the team.
Ugbade would be making a glorious return to the Golden Eaglets as a coach 26 years after leading the country to win the FIFA‘s cadet competition in China in 1985.
He later rose through the ranks to play for the Super Eagles and was recently announced as Second Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in August appointed Garba Manu to lead a strong cast including former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke (assistant coach 1), former youth international, Emeka Amadi as goalkeepers’ coach and Ugbade and many have opined that they may not be able to work together.
While dismissing erroneous beliefs in a section of the media that the new coaching crew are strange bedfellows, Ugbade said hee was proud to be back with the team after 26 years he led Nigeria to win the first FIFA Under 17 World Cup.
“I’m really proud to be back with the Golden Eaglets 26 years after I led Nigeria to win her first major honour in football at the world level,” stated Ugbade, dismissing erroneous beliefs in a section of the media that the new coaching crew are strange bedfellows.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in August appointed Garba Manu to lead a strong cast including former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke (assistant coach 1), former youth international, Emeka Amadi as goalkeepers’ coach and Ugbade and many have opined that they may not be able to work together.
“Contrary to what some people are saying, I think this is one of the best coaching crew to be assembled for the national Under-17 team because there is already a synergy amongst us and this would work effectively for the team,” Ugbade revealed.“The truth is that we are first and foremost friends and we have had these relationships long ago. For instance, I played together with Manu for El Kanemi Football Club of Maiduguri in the 1990s. Amuneke was also my colleague in the Super Eagles and I also played together with Amadi in the Flying Eagles.
“These are relationships built over the years and we are going to leverage on it to succeed in this assignment. I’m going to work harmoniously with the rest of the crew to fashion out a team Nigerians would be proud of,” he noted.
The coach said the present techical crew of the tem was one the best coaching crew to be assembled for the national Under-17 team because there is already a synergy amongst them and this would work effectively for the team.
Ugbade would be making a glorious return to the Golden Eaglets as a coach 26 years after leading the country to win the FIFA‘s cadet competition in China in 1985.
He later rose through the ranks to play for the Super Eagles and was recently announced as Second Assistant Coach of the Golden Eaglets.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in August appointed Garba Manu to lead a strong cast including former African Footballer of the Year, Emmanuel Amuneke (assistant coach 1), former youth international, Emeka Amadi as goalkeepers’ coach and Ugbade and many have opined that they may not be able to work together.
Eagles Begin Training Tuesday.
Nigeria's Super Eagles will begin training today for this weekend's 2012 African Nations Cup qualifier against Guinea.
The squad will train twice today, once in the morning and again later in the day.
Subsequent days will have just one training session until match day.
Players are expected to start arriving yesterday, with 18 of the 22 players expected by dinner time on Monday, and the rest on time to catch up with Tuesday's first session.
To this end, security at the Super Eagles lodgings at the Transcorp Hilton has been tightened ahead of this weekend's game against Guinea.
Team Security Officer Gideon Akinsola says access to the players' floor will be severely restricted
The squad will train twice today, once in the morning and again later in the day.
Subsequent days will have just one training session until match day.
Players are expected to start arriving yesterday, with 18 of the 22 players expected by dinner time on Monday, and the rest on time to catch up with Tuesday's first session.
To this end, security at the Super Eagles lodgings at the Transcorp Hilton has been tightened ahead of this weekend's game against Guinea.
Team Security Officer Gideon Akinsola says access to the players' floor will be severely restricted
World Tennis Stars Seek Invitation For Lagos Governor's Cup
More than 56 players and 25 officials from 26 countries have requested for invitation letters to ease their visas’ procurement to participate in the forthcoming 11th Governor's Cup Lagos Tennis Championship.
The FCMB and Etisalat sponsored International Tennis Federation, ITF, approved circuit will be played at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan from 15-30 October.
Some of the countries which players are coming to play the two week international championship are Belgium, Brazil, Bosnia, France, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Zimbabwe, Czech Republic, Germany, Senegal, Cote D' Ivoire.
Others are Austria, Australia, Greece, Spain, Argentina, Ukraine, Croatia, Poland, Montenegro, Italy, Bulgaria and Sweden.
Some of the players who had registered for the tournament according to the website of the ITF included past winners, Boy Westerhof of Holland, Kamil Capkovic of Slovakia, Gard Catalin-ionut of Romania and Virali-Murugesan Ranjeet of India.
In the women’s event are Nina Bratchikova of Russia, Melanie Klaffner of Austria, Tamaryn Hendler of Belgium, Dalila Jakupovic of Slovakia Agnes Szatmari of Romania, Karolina Nowak of Germany and Keren Shlomo of Israel.
Anton Rens is the Tournament Referee and the ITF Representative is staging a comeback to Lagos after last year’s competition. It was gathered that Rens will be assisted by Saidu Musa and Patrick Kumahia and other 30 national umpires from Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF.
Meanwhile, the Local Organising Committee, LOC, headed by Chief Pius Akinyelure is working round the clock to ensure a smooth organisation of the competition
The FCMB and Etisalat sponsored International Tennis Federation, ITF, approved circuit will be played at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan from 15-30 October.
Some of the countries which players are coming to play the two week international championship are Belgium, Brazil, Bosnia, France, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Slovenia, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, Ukraine, United Kingdom, USA, Zimbabwe, Czech Republic, Germany, Senegal, Cote D' Ivoire.
Others are Austria, Australia, Greece, Spain, Argentina, Ukraine, Croatia, Poland, Montenegro, Italy, Bulgaria and Sweden.
Some of the players who had registered for the tournament according to the website of the ITF included past winners, Boy Westerhof of Holland, Kamil Capkovic of Slovakia, Gard Catalin-ionut of Romania and Virali-Murugesan Ranjeet of India.
In the women’s event are Nina Bratchikova of Russia, Melanie Klaffner of Austria, Tamaryn Hendler of Belgium, Dalila Jakupovic of Slovakia Agnes Szatmari of Romania, Karolina Nowak of Germany and Keren Shlomo of Israel.
Anton Rens is the Tournament Referee and the ITF Representative is staging a comeback to Lagos after last year’s competition. It was gathered that Rens will be assisted by Saidu Musa and Patrick Kumahia and other 30 national umpires from Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF.
Meanwhile, the Local Organising Committee, LOC, headed by Chief Pius Akinyelure is working round the clock to ensure a smooth organisation of the competition
Yobo: I am coming for Guinea match
Super Eagles’ captain Joseph Yobo has assured Nigerians that he would be in the country for Saturday’s 2012 African Cup of Nations qualifying cracker against the Syli Nationale of Guinea.
Insinuations emanated from some quarters at the weekend that the defender was unwilling to come for the game and therefore claimed to have lost his international passport.
But Yobo, who celebrated 10 years of meritorious and blameless service to fatherland six months ago, put the record straight that he had secured his international passport having miss his resident permit in the old passport.
Yobo, said the Nigeria Football Federation had assured him that they would get in touch with the Embassy of Turkey to explain what happened to him,stressing that he believed that he would be able to secure a new residence permit to travel to Turkey after the match against Guinea.
The Fenerbahce defender who will earn his 83rd international cap against the Syli Nationale will the group to London for an international friendly match against the Black Stars of Ghana taking place at Watford FC’s Vicarage Road stadium on Tuesday, 11 October..
Nigeria take on Guinea inside the National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday starting from 2pm. A win is imperative for the Super Eagles to earn an automatic slot at the 2012 African Cup of Nations finals in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Insinuations emanated from some quarters at the weekend that the defender was unwilling to come for the game and therefore claimed to have lost his international passport.
But Yobo, who celebrated 10 years of meritorious and blameless service to fatherland six months ago, put the record straight that he had secured his international passport having miss his resident permit in the old passport.
Yobo, said the Nigeria Football Federation had assured him that they would get in touch with the Embassy of Turkey to explain what happened to him,stressing that he believed that he would be able to secure a new residence permit to travel to Turkey after the match against Guinea.
The Fenerbahce defender who will earn his 83rd international cap against the Syli Nationale will the group to London for an international friendly match against the Black Stars of Ghana taking place at Watford FC’s Vicarage Road stadium on Tuesday, 11 October..
Nigeria take on Guinea inside the National Stadium, Abuja on Saturday starting from 2pm. A win is imperative for the Super Eagles to earn an automatic slot at the 2012 African Cup of Nations finals in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Ajose Defeats Chebah
Nigeria's sensational boxer Olusegun Ajose, has won the World Boxing Council junior welterweight mandatory eliminator in California in the early hours of Saturday.
Ajose, won a twelve round unanimous decision over Ali Chebah, a Canadian boxer .
The scores were 120-106, 119-107 and 119-107.
With this victory, Ajose becomes the mandatory challenger to champion, Erik Morales.
Ajose put on a show, coming out with fast combinations and started throwing a lot of punches with both hands.
In the third, he was winding up with his punches and dropped Chebah two times.
Ajose was showboating and almost landing at will. In a dramatic fourth, both fighters were stunned and survived at different points on the round.
He controlled much of the action and landed a lot more punches to buckle Chebah a few more times in the fight. Chebah tried to get something going, but he often took four punches in return for one.
Ajose, won a twelve round unanimous decision over Ali Chebah, a Canadian boxer .
The scores were 120-106, 119-107 and 119-107.
With this victory, Ajose becomes the mandatory challenger to champion, Erik Morales.
Ajose put on a show, coming out with fast combinations and started throwing a lot of punches with both hands.
In the third, he was winding up with his punches and dropped Chebah two times.
Ajose was showboating and almost landing at will. In a dramatic fourth, both fighters were stunned and survived at different points on the round.
He controlled much of the action and landed a lot more punches to buckle Chebah a few more times in the fight. Chebah tried to get something going, but he often took four punches in return for one.
Uche Expresses Displeasure Over Players Attitude
Nigeria’s women’s football coach, Eucharia Uche has expressed anger at the failure of players to turn up in camp ahead of the decisive Olympic qualifier against Cameroon.
Only five players have turned up at the preparatory camp which opened on September 29 in Abuja leaving the gaffer furious.
The five players currently in camp are Precious Dede, Ezinne Mbalisi, Rose Umeh, Augusta and Asisat Oshaola.
“Any player who does not report to camp by Monday 3rd should do well to remain in their houses”she said.
“We all know how important this return leg is and the players are not here yet.
I and my assistants have agreed to give them till Monday before we call up new players"".
"We just finished watching the Super Six and Challenge cup matches and so we have
a plethora of players to call up as replacements”coach Uche explained.
Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-1 in the first leg of the final round of qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Women’s football event in Abuja in August.
A 1-0 victory for Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in the return fixture on October 22 in Yaounde will see the Central Africans progress to the Olympic tournament.
Only five players have turned up at the preparatory camp which opened on September 29 in Abuja leaving the gaffer furious.
The five players currently in camp are Precious Dede, Ezinne Mbalisi, Rose Umeh, Augusta and Asisat Oshaola.
“Any player who does not report to camp by Monday 3rd should do well to remain in their houses”she said.
“We all know how important this return leg is and the players are not here yet.
I and my assistants have agreed to give them till Monday before we call up new players"".
"We just finished watching the Super Six and Challenge cup matches and so we have
a plethora of players to call up as replacements”coach Uche explained.
Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-1 in the first leg of the final round of qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Women’s football event in Abuja in August.
A 1-0 victory for Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in the return fixture on October 22 in Yaounde will see the Central Africans progress to the Olympic tournament.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Lagos Dissolves Lagos State Sports Council, Sports Association.
In order to rejuvenate, re-invigorate and restore sports back to its old glory in Lagos State. His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN has with immediate effect dissolved the Boards of the Lagos State Sports Council and all the thirty-eight Sports Associations in the State with the exclusion of the Lagos State Football Association.
Wahid Enitan Oshodi, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development stated this today in his office, while briefing the management of the Ministry at a meeting.
He further said that the members of the various Sports Associations had been serving on the Board for many years and there is the need to inject new blood that will introduce fresh ideas and latest techniques in sports management.
The State Government thanked all those who have served on the Sports Council and the various Sports Associations Boards a for a job well done and hoped they would be ready to serve further if called upon at anytime.
The Commissioner noted that the new Sports Association Boards would be reconstituted within the next two weeks so as not to create a vacuum with the plans and programs of the State Government on sporting activities. The Lagos State Sports Council Board would however be reconstituted at a future date to be announced.
If it can be recalled, the State would be hosting the next National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2012 and all hands must be on deck in order to ensure a memorable, successful, hitch free and never to be forgotten sports festival.
Enitan Oshodi has therefore advised Board members to hand over all Associations materials and documents to the Sports Secretaries immediately. Earlier those interested in being members of the Sports Associations had picked forms to indicate their interests and have also been advised to be on the lookout for further actions as regards the constitution of the new Boards.
Wahid Enitan Oshodi, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Social Development stated this today in his office, while briefing the management of the Ministry at a meeting.
He further said that the members of the various Sports Associations had been serving on the Board for many years and there is the need to inject new blood that will introduce fresh ideas and latest techniques in sports management.
The State Government thanked all those who have served on the Sports Council and the various Sports Associations Boards a for a job well done and hoped they would be ready to serve further if called upon at anytime.
The Commissioner noted that the new Sports Association Boards would be reconstituted within the next two weeks so as not to create a vacuum with the plans and programs of the State Government on sporting activities. The Lagos State Sports Council Board would however be reconstituted at a future date to be announced.
If it can be recalled, the State would be hosting the next National Sports Festival (NSF) in 2012 and all hands must be on deck in order to ensure a memorable, successful, hitch free and never to be forgotten sports festival.
Enitan Oshodi has therefore advised Board members to hand over all Associations materials and documents to the Sports Secretaries immediately. Earlier those interested in being members of the Sports Associations had picked forms to indicate their interests and have also been advised to be on the lookout for further actions as regards the constitution of the new Boards.
YSFON To Hold Another Prayer Session
The Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria,in conjunction with the family of their Late President, Jamiu Tunde Ojulari, have concluded plans to hold a 40th day prayers slated for October,22nd ,2011 at his Ilorin resident,Kwara State.
According to the YSFON National Deputy president, Jimmy Coker, said YSFON had accepted to bankroll a befitting prayers in honour of the deceased on the 22nd of October .
To this end, a nine man committee headed by Mustafa Allahdey has been put in place to see to the success of the programme.
Alhaji Jamiu Tunde Ojulari died on September 13th 2011 after a brief illness and he had since been buries according to Muslim rite.
Meanwhile, a condolence register book has been set aside at the National secretariat National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, for those wanting to pay him their tributes.
According to the YSFON National Deputy president, Jimmy Coker, said YSFON had accepted to bankroll a befitting prayers in honour of the deceased on the 22nd of October .
To this end, a nine man committee headed by Mustafa Allahdey has been put in place to see to the success of the programme.
Alhaji Jamiu Tunde Ojulari died on September 13th 2011 after a brief illness and he had since been buries according to Muslim rite.
Meanwhile, a condolence register book has been set aside at the National secretariat National Stadium Surulere, Lagos, for those wanting to pay him their tributes.
Eucharia Invites 33 Players To Camp
Twenty seven home base and six foreign football player have been called up to Super Falcons camp.
The team's Head coach, Eucharia Uche, said the gesture was to prepare for the must win return leg match gainst Cameroon in readiness for the London 2012 Olympic Games qualifier which comes up on the 22nd of October, 2011, in Cameroon.
The invited foreign base players are Perpetua Nkwocha of Sunnana SK –Sweden, Faith Ikidi of Pitea IF –Sweden, Onome Ebi of Atasehir Belediyesi Sports Club –Turkey, Rita Chikwelu of Umea IK – Sweden.
Others are Helen Ukaonu of Sunnana SK –Sweden, Uchechi Sunday of FC Neunkirch –Switzerland
The camp which will be in two phases will open tomorrow at the Millenium hotel Abuja while the second phase will be at Abeokuta,Ogun State.
Josephine Chukwunonye of Rivers Angels, Gladys Akpa of Sunshine Queens
Blessing Edoho of Rivers Angels.
Rose Umeh of Nasarawa Amazons, Chinaza Nhetewesi of Sunshine Queens, Augusta Egwim of Delta Queens, Osinachi Ohale of Delta Queens.
Desire Oparanozie of Delta Queens, Amenze Aighewi of Rivers Angels, Oshoala Asisat of FC Robo, Chioma Nwagwu of Sunshine Queens, Esther Edem of Sunshine Queens.
The team's Head coach, Eucharia Uche, said the gesture was to prepare for the must win return leg match gainst Cameroon in readiness for the London 2012 Olympic Games qualifier which comes up on the 22nd of October, 2011, in Cameroon.
The invited foreign base players are Perpetua Nkwocha of Sunnana SK –Sweden, Faith Ikidi of Pitea IF –Sweden, Onome Ebi of Atasehir Belediyesi Sports Club –Turkey, Rita Chikwelu of Umea IK – Sweden.
Others are Helen Ukaonu of Sunnana SK –Sweden, Uchechi Sunday of FC Neunkirch –Switzerland
The camp which will be in two phases will open tomorrow at the Millenium hotel Abuja while the second phase will be at Abeokuta,Ogun State.
Josephine Chukwunonye of Rivers Angels, Gladys Akpa of Sunshine Queens
Blessing Edoho of Rivers Angels.
Rose Umeh of Nasarawa Amazons, Chinaza Nhetewesi of Sunshine Queens, Augusta Egwim of Delta Queens, Osinachi Ohale of Delta Queens.
Desire Oparanozie of Delta Queens, Amenze Aighewi of Rivers Angels, Oshoala Asisat of FC Robo, Chioma Nwagwu of Sunshine Queens, Esther Edem of Sunshine Queens.
Maigari preaches collaboration, co-operation to NPL Board
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, has charged members of the board of the Nigeria Premier League to eschew rancour and mischief, and embrace the virtues of collaboration and co-operation in the interest of the domestic game.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the board members of NPL to the NFF Secretariat in Abuja, Maigari, said he was very much interested in reconciliation of all parties and interests within the Nigeria game in order that everyone can work as one towards the progress of football in the land.
He said the board of NPL must work hard to redeem the image of the Nigerian as it was in the past where soccer fans visit match venues to watch leaguue matches than watching foreign league matches.
NPL chairman, Chief Rumson Victor Baribote thanked the NFF President for the Federation’s role in resolving the leadership impasse at the NPL and assured that the protracted crisis had made him a more matured persons.
He appealed to everyone whom he might have been offended by his action or the actions of other persons during the prolonged stalemate to forgive and forget.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the board members of NPL to the NFF Secretariat in Abuja, Maigari, said he was very much interested in reconciliation of all parties and interests within the Nigeria game in order that everyone can work as one towards the progress of football in the land.
He said the board of NPL must work hard to redeem the image of the Nigerian as it was in the past where soccer fans visit match venues to watch leaguue matches than watching foreign league matches.
NPL chairman, Chief Rumson Victor Baribote thanked the NFF President for the Federation’s role in resolving the leadership impasse at the NPL and assured that the protracted crisis had made him a more matured persons.
He appealed to everyone whom he might have been offended by his action or the actions of other persons during the prolonged stalemate to forgive and forget.
ITF Closes Entries 29 September
International Tennis Federation, ITF, has given all players wishing to take part in the 11th edition of the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis Championship till Thursday, 29 September to file in their entries or forget about the tournament.
The competition, which is sponsored by FCMB and Etisalat, will hold at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, from 15-30 October as the entries close today withdrawal deadline is fixed for Tuesday, 4 October.
The competition, which annually draws tennis players from more than 40 countries of the world with over 200 taking part, will have 32 draws on the Main Draws and 32 draws on the Qualifying Draws for both Futures 1 and 2.
A total package of $80,000 are for grabs in the championship with women's category gulping the sum of $50,000, while men's category gets $30,000.
The Men’s Singles of the first leg of the 10th edition held last year was won by Amir Weintraub of Israel who beat Karan Rastogi in straight sets of 6-4,7-5, while the Women’s Singles was won by Slovak Zuzana Kucova who defeated her French opponent, Natalie Piquion in straight sets of 6-2,6- luv.
The duo of Amir Weintraub and Boy Westerhof walked over Laurent Rochette of France and Diels Desein of Belgium to win the Men’s Doubles, while the pair of Nina Bratchikova of Russia and Agnes Satmari of Romania beat Anna Brazhnikova of Sweden 6-4, 6-3 to win the Women’s Doubles.
The second leg of the Men’s Singles was won Indian boy, Karan Rastogi, who upset South African Raven Klaffner in a game that ended 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. In the Women’s Singles, tournament favourite, Slovak Zuzana Kucova was stopped by Russian Nina Bratchikova in straight sets game of 7-5,6-1.
In the doubles finals, the pair of Boy Westerhof and Amir Weintraub beat Raven Klassen and Ruan Roelofse in 5-7, 6-4 (10-6) in the Men’s category, while women event was won by Karolina Kosinka and Melaine Klaffner after defeating the duo of Nina Bratchikova and Agnes Szatmari in 3-6,7-5(10-7) match.
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Chief Molade Okoya Thomas, CEO of Etisalat, Mr. Steve Evans and representative of the Managing Director of FCMB, Mr. Peter Obaseki were some of the dignitaries that graced the closing ceremony.
The competition, which is sponsored by FCMB and Etisalat, will hold at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan, from 15-30 October as the entries close today withdrawal deadline is fixed for Tuesday, 4 October.
The competition, which annually draws tennis players from more than 40 countries of the world with over 200 taking part, will have 32 draws on the Main Draws and 32 draws on the Qualifying Draws for both Futures 1 and 2.
A total package of $80,000 are for grabs in the championship with women's category gulping the sum of $50,000, while men's category gets $30,000.
The Men’s Singles of the first leg of the 10th edition held last year was won by Amir Weintraub of Israel who beat Karan Rastogi in straight sets of 6-4,7-5, while the Women’s Singles was won by Slovak Zuzana Kucova who defeated her French opponent, Natalie Piquion in straight sets of 6-2,6- luv.
The duo of Amir Weintraub and Boy Westerhof walked over Laurent Rochette of France and Diels Desein of Belgium to win the Men’s Doubles, while the pair of Nina Bratchikova of Russia and Agnes Satmari of Romania beat Anna Brazhnikova of Sweden 6-4, 6-3 to win the Women’s Doubles.
The second leg of the Men’s Singles was won Indian boy, Karan Rastogi, who upset South African Raven Klaffner in a game that ended 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. In the Women’s Singles, tournament favourite, Slovak Zuzana Kucova was stopped by Russian Nina Bratchikova in straight sets game of 7-5,6-1.
In the doubles finals, the pair of Boy Westerhof and Amir Weintraub beat Raven Klassen and Ruan Roelofse in 5-7, 6-4 (10-6) in the Men’s category, while women event was won by Karolina Kosinka and Melaine Klaffner after defeating the duo of Nina Bratchikova and Agnes Szatmari in 3-6,7-5(10-7) match.
Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Chief Molade Okoya Thomas, CEO of Etisalat, Mr. Steve Evans and representative of the Managing Director of FCMB, Mr. Peter Obaseki were some of the dignitaries that graced the closing ceremony.
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