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Shooting Stars aim away win over Zamfara
by George Akpayen 13 November 2010, 15:25

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) believes that they can pick the maximum points when they confront Zamfara United at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Sunday afternoon in a Week Two Premier League game.

Head of the Oluyole Warriors, Fatai Amoo, said his team will head into this game with an attacking style and with the hope of pegging back Zamfara United in order to steal all points for this encounter.

“We will not go there defending. We will attack from the start and when you attack definitely you will get something from it,” began Amoo. “No doubt, it will be a difficult game but we are confident that we can go there and win.”

Amoo has also downplayed the belief that the absence of his side’s two-goal hero, Gbolahan Salami, now suspended, could affect Shooting Stars in Sunday’s game.

“Yes, Gbolahan (Salami) is a very good player but we are not a club of one player. Remember that he scored those two goals through the help of his teammates and so we have replacements that can fill in the gap left by him.”

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Lobi won’t take points off Sharks - Ezeji
by George Akpayen 12 November 2010, 09:39

Sharks Football Club forward Victor Ezeji is confident that Lobi Stars will not take the maximum points off his team when both sides come up against each other in a Week 2 game of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL).

Ezeji explained that his confidence stems from the fact that Lobi Stars will be playing their home game at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo instead of their traditional home ground of the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.

“For me they will not take the three points from us. We have a good chance of picking an away win against them because we will be playing on a neutral ground as far as ii am concerned,” he said.

But the former Enyimba man believes that playing Lobi Stars in Jalingo will not amount to the Blue Angels thinking that the game billed to hold on Sunday will be a stroll in the park.

“No doubt it will be a difficult game because they lost their first game and will want to win this one. We are also angling for a win as well because we dropped points in our first game at home to Jos University Teaching Hospital (Juth) Football Club, which is still a shock anyway. But we have got over that and will go to Jalingo with the aim of winning and if we end up with a point, it is still acceptable,” he said.

Ezeji said he has set aside a personal target for himself but will not reveal it yet.

“Yes I have my target but I think it is personal and I will want to work on it and see it get to a realistic stage before I start talking,” he said.

© SuperSport.com

Nwanna rejoins Enugu Rangers
by Ojeikere Aikhoje 12 November 2010, 21:37

Former Heartland and Enyimba forward, Emeka Nwanna, has reunited with his former team, Enugu Rangers.

Rangers media officer, Foster Chime, confirmed the return of Nwanna, fondly called ‘Ayaya’ to the ‘Flying Antelopes’.

“We’ve completed the registration of Nwanna at the NPL. Rangers got him after one of our forwards, Nonso Elias left for Enyimba.

“The NPL gave us the chance to replace Elias, so we decided to bring Nwanna, who is well known to us. He is a former player of Rangers and will be useful to us considering his experience. The Rangers squad is happy to have him back,” he told SuperSport.com, on Friday.

NPL acting executive secretary, Tunji Babalola, informed SuperSport.com that Nwanna can play for his new team.

“The NPL has registered Nwanna as player of Rangers,” Babalola said.

Chime revealed that Rangers will unleash Nwanna on Dolphins when both sides clash in a week two Nigeria Premier League match, on Sunday.

He stated that another former Heartland player, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, who left the Owerri side with Nwanna, has also joined Rangers.

“Ezenwa is with us, but can’t play until the transfer window reopens.

It’s the same with Nduka Ozokwo, who has returned from Turkey,” Chime explained.

Nwanna left Rangers eight years ago for rivals, Enyimba, when he set a transfer record in the domestic league. The move cost Enyimba N1million which made him the most expensive player.

He was a member of the Enyimba squad that ruled Africa in 2003 and 2004.

The forward had an unpleasant stint in Tunisia before Heartland signed him on his return to Nigeria.

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Halftime: Sunshine Stars 1 Enyimba 1

Enyimba should try and win this.

Heartland vs Niger Tornadoes.
About 75 minutes göne now in Owerri.

Heartland leads 2-1

Sunshine 2 Enyimba 1. Seconds to go

Victor Ezeji still plays football? Warri Wolves supporter here.

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Victor Ezeji plays for Sharks. I've always known him with Sharks. Did he ever play for Wolves

^^ No i am not implying that, i am just saying i am supporting wolves but i have known ezeji for a long time and he is still making waves.

Heartland vs Niger Tornadoes match ended 2 - 1.

Tornadoes didn't look like an away team and their goal was a beauty.

Despite securing the 3 points, Siasia didn't look happy.

Pharoh:

^^ No i am not implying that, i am just saying i am supporting wolves but i have known ezeji for a long time and he is still making waves.

okay. Ezeji has been very consistent. He formed a deadly partnership with the late Endurance Idahor back in the days.

semid4lyfe:

Heartland vs Niger Tornadoes match ended 2 - 1.

Tornadoes didn't look like an away team and their goal was a beauty.

Despite securing the 3 points, Siasia didn't look happy.

I didnt see the game. This is only Siasia's 2nd victory since taking over the managerial reins at Heartland

Missed today's matches, lost my bishop few weeks ago, we are preparing for his funeral and i needed to forgo some things to pay him the due respect he deserves.

Now that we have a whole forum for Nigerian issues is it time to start posting match threads for each club instead of a single Nigerian league fan thread? And also, match threads for the major clubs?

@idsol,pls dis thread isnt for ur ads,u can try dailies

Seun:

Now that we have a whole forum for Nigerian issues is it time to start posting match threads for each club instead of a single Nigerian league fan thread? And also, match threads for the major clubs?

We are going to work on that.

Seun:

Now that we have a whole forum for Nigerian issues is it time to start posting match threads for each club instead of a single Nigerian league fan thread? And also, match threads for the major clubs?

yes, I think that will be a great idea

that's a good idea but it won work one bit not at the moment, people dont even watch all the matches and its not available online

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That's just the problem, can't a private station just fight for the right or maybe shared right with supersports?

honeric01:

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That's just the problem, can't a private station just fight for the right or maybe shared right with supersports?

the problem is that no one wants to sponsor the league to be seen on TV. The media organizations can shell out big money to buy the rights but they'll be getting nothing in return

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They have alot to get in return if they have foresight, do you know how many opportunity is out there for them to grab? do you know what they can do with the viewership? adverts can be placed on these matches (before, during and after), if they can be showing those useless Mexican soaps, then they can as well show the Nigerian league. Let's get serious, they just don't want to do anything about it, that's the gospel truth!!!

What is it going to cost them if they try to strike a deal with supersports? supersports is not even a Nigerian company, yet they are televising the matches, what does that tell you? why would supersports televise our league if there's nothing in there?

^^ more people watch those mexican soap in lagos than watch the npl in nigeria

and apart from nta (that have very poor quality) how many stations have nationwide coverage? Ait is only available in some states

super sport has an African-wide audience so more people can watch and more companies will be involved with the sponsorship

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Which yeye soap? nobi night dem dey show their yeye soap? how about all these useless programs they air during the period they are suppose to be showing league matches? Anyways it's something we have to deal with, it's either we do something about it or just let it continue.


NTA annoys me even though they show few matches, but the quality is useless to me.

NPL move midweek games

Posted: 2010-11-16 09:49

NPL games originally scheduled for this Wednesday have been moved to the weekend.

All Week 3 games were due to be played on November 17, but have now been moved to the weekend, with six games on Saturday November 20, and four on Sunday November 21.

WEEK 3

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Niger Tornadoes FC vs. JUTH FC – Bako Kontagora Stadium
Kwara United FC vs. Heartland FC - Offa Township Stadium
3SC vs. Bukola Babes - Liberty Stadium
Plateau United FC vs. Sunshine Stars FC – Rwang Pam Stadium
Gombe United FC vs. Lobi Stars FC – Tafa Balewa Stadium
Sharks FC vs. Dolphins FC – Sharks Stadium

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 21
Warri Wolves FC vs. Heartland FC – Warri Township Stadium
Enyimba Int’l FC vs. Zamfara United – Enyimba Int’l Stadium
Rangers Int’l FC vs. Ocean Boys FC – Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium
Kaduna United FC vs. Crown FC – Kaduna Township Stadium



How can heartland play kwara on saturday and then go to play with warri wolves on sunday again?

wow! Sharks vs Dolphins- the Rivers derby is coming up early. I expect a big clash, hope it will be on TV

This doesn't make sense to me, why on earth should Heartland be expected to play twice in 2 days?

Four KFA youngsters to watch in NPL
by Ojeikere Aikhoje 16 November 2010, 15:19

The Kwara football academy, which was modeled after Dutch football academies has successfully produced several youngsters.

Four products of the academy; namely Kelvin Kpakor, Barnabas Imenger, Gbenga Arokoyo and Chinedu Ajanah have since graduated to the Nigeria Premier League side, Kwara United.

In this report, SuperSport.com profiles the rookies who secured their first professional contracts in the NPL.

Kelvin Kpakor – Midfield/Attack

This youngster is following the footsteps of his father, Moses Kpakor, who came to prominence in the domestic league.

He is only 17 years old, but Kelvin has convinced everyone that he has learnt the trade the right way under the legendary Clemens Westerhof, a former Super Eagles coach. Interestingly, his father, Moses, was tutored by the same Dutch at the Super Eagles.

Kelvin proved that Kwara United manager, Kadiri Ikhana, made no mistake when he gave him his debut during the Super 4 League, in August.

The youngster is actually the first product of the KFA to score a goal for Kwara United.

However, it was during the Super 4 League, which was organised after the regular 2009/2010 NPL season.

On August 8, the teenager beat one of the most experienced goalkeepers in the league, Afeso Attah, when he chipped from 35 yards to score against Sunshine Stars during the Super Four in Ijebu-Ode. Overall, he worked well with his teammates.

He is known for his strength, pace and ability to shoot with both feet though he is left-footed player.

Barnabas Imenger - Forward

Imenger is also from a football family. His father, Barnabas, equally played under Clemens Westerhof in the Super Eagles.

The youngster is the first product of the KFA to score a league goal for Kwara United.

He entered the history books with a goal against Kaduna United on match day two in the NPL. However, the visitors came back into the game and secured an equalizer.

Imenger has grown in confidence and there is no doubt that he has more goals to score as the season progresses.

In fact, assistant coach of Kaduna United, Abdullahi Heyman applauded his performance on match day.

“He’s a natural striker who will go far. His final touch was perfect,” Heyman told SuperSport.com

Gbenga Arokoyo - Goalkeeper

Arokoyo is a goalkeeper who excelled at the Academy.

He got a chance during the Super 4 with Kelvin and grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

Arokoyo didn’t show any sign of a rookie when he was in goal. In fact, his team conceded a goal after he was substituted due to injury during the four-team competition.

The young goalkeeper has been out of action due to injury but returned to training on Monday.

Chinedu Ajanah - Defender

Chinedu Ajanah is a brilliant defender, who can play anywhere amongst the back-four.

Assistant coach of Kwara United, Tunde Sanni told SuperSport.com that Ajanah was drafted to the team after the Super 4.

Ajanah was an unused substitute during the first match at Warri Wolves.

Kwara United coach, Kadiri Ikhana will certainly have no problems at his defence-line with a player like Ajanah who can fill it properly.

© SuperSport.com

We were undone by extra time - 3SC
by George Akpayen 16 November 2010, 10:23

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) head coach, Fatai Amoo, believes that the excess in added time by centre referee, Felicia Okugbowa, during their game against Zamfara United at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano left them to rue the chance of winning away points.

Though Amoo is happy that his side played according to their pre-match plan, he complained that the excess of the actual three minutes of added time played a role in ensuring that Zamfara grabbed a late equaliser to bag a point.

“Well I wasn’t happy because the centre referee gave more than the three minutes of added time. In the first place there were no stoppages during the game to warrant so much added time,” he said.

The former gaffer of Sunshine Stars also said he approached the fourth official, Aminu Mammaga, on the excess in the added time but was told “the referee is the custodian of time and I am just doing my own bit from the touch line.”

But the Shooting Stars’ manager thumbed up referee Okugbowa for her commanding style in handling the game in Kano except for the excess in added time.

“I must be very fair to her. She did a very good job in officiating the game from start to finish. The only area I disagree is the amount of added time she gave because there was no such delay during open play.

“There was an instance when Zamfara United scored from an offside position and she correctly cancelled the goal. So she was very fair in her handling of the match but for the added time.

“Yes we have seen this happen even in the best leagues in the world like the English Premier League where referees give even more time to added time. May be they need to let us know what we don’t know about this,” said Amoo.

The 3SC coach explained that the own goal conceded by his side late in the game was soft since Festus Iyoma was under no pressure from the opponents but unfortunately turned the ball into his own net.

© SuperSport.com

honeric01:

^^^^

Which yeye soap? nobi night dem dey show their yeye soap? how about all these useless programs they air during the period they are suppose to be showing league matches? Anyways it's something we have to deal with, it's either we do something about it or just let it continue.


NTA annoys me even though they show few matches, but the quality is useless to me.

Cut NTA some slack. It was on it I watched the Heartland vs Niger Tornadoes match and the picture quality & commentary was okay IMO.

in some parts of Nigeria NTA is not really clear


KFA shoul have loaned some of their youngstars to Bukola babes and other Neighbouring clubs ofr a season or half instead

I heard bukola babes is the only privately run club in naija?

medjai:

wow! Sharks vs Dolphins- the Rivers derby is coming up early. I expect a big clash, hope it will be on TV

On their programming schedule, Supersports indicates the Sharks vs Dolphin match will be shown LIVE on Saturday at 4PM on SS 9.

However, they do have a caveat on their website that their programme schedule is subject to change at anytime with little or no warning but if by Thursday it hasn't changed, the match day thread will be put up.