Icon4s:


So what then is the essence of the tourney if our cadet coaches are not part of it.

There is no way the next U17 coaches will not be part of the NPFL U15 tourney in particular.

They may only be involved in the final stages of the secondary schools U15.

I recall our pioneer Golden Eaglets (then U16) were picked from secondary schools. Nduka Ugbade, Jonathan Akpoborie, Imama (i no sabi spell his surname) and co.

you wrote true..
but many of recent under 17 coaches...rarely do as u mentioned how many talents have been nurtured and graduated to our cadet team...from shell schools cup, principal's cup..etc

I just pray whoever becomes our next under 17 coach will do a thorough job and be able to harness these stars at his disposal please I don't want Austin equavon oooo

terzurum5:
La-Liga Nigerian Bad Boy Uche Agbo Becomes Watford’s First Addition Ahead Next Season



Owngoalnigeria.com can authoritatively reveal that Uche Agbo will be returning to English Premier League side Watford at the end of the season when his loan deal expires with Spanish La-Liga side Granada.


The Nigeria international was signed by the Premier League giants in the summer but immediately loaned back to the Granada as exclusively revealed by Owngoalnigeria.com last year.


Agbo has been one of the few bright sparks in a Granada team that is presently battling to stay in the La-Liga , and his impressive performances although blotted with 12 yellow cards and two red cards have impressed the decision makers of his parent owners.


He will be one of the fresh faces in the team when pre season commences later in the year ahead of the start of the 2017/2018 season in England.


Agbo will however need to be issued a work permit by the home office before he can play in competitive games for the Vicarage Road outfit.


There is however a glimmer of hope that he would be granted Spanish citizenship which will cushion the fear of not being eligible to play in the English Premier League according to a source who spoke with Owngoalnigeria.com on the condition of anonymity.

* Michael James.

owngoalnigeria.com/2017/04/12/la-liga-nigerian-bad-boy-uche-agbo-becomes-watfords-first-addition-ahead-next-season/

This boy has been with Granada almost his entire career. Even before he featured at the 2013 WYC for Nigeria.

Time for him to change gears now.

Humility017:

bro...Tammy is a baller
his height and finishing is top notch for a 19 year old...
his decision to play for us...will benefit us in no small way...
just hope he think well and opt for the super eagles...
because the lad is just like another Dele Alli..

he gonna get game time in which ever nation he opt for

tammy is good 22 or 21 goals now.. As a chelsea fan i want him in d first team next season... Buh as a nigerian let make do with wat we have when he decides to play for 9JA then we can discuss in role but for now let not inclue him in d battle for TOP9

Humility017:


you wrote true..
but many of recent under 17 coaches...rarely do as u mentioned how many talents have been nurtured and graduated to our cadet team...from shell schools cup, principal's cup..etc

I just pray whoever becomes our next under 17 coach will do a thorough job and be able to harness these stars at his disposal please I don't want Austin equavon oooo

You don't want Eguavoen. But na him discover Mikel Obi, Chinedu Ogbuke Obasi, Isaac Promise, Ambrose Vanzenkin and co. But i think Eguavoen would be made the U20 coach while Manu Garba remains the U17 coach.

Eguavoen has coached the Super Eagles so why cant he coach the Flying Eagles. The main challenge we may have is players selection. If he selects the right crop of players tactics will not be a problem. If NFF doesn't appoint him then Siasia should be called up.

neighy:
tammy is good 22 or 21 goals now.. As a chelsea fan i want him in d first team next season... Buh as a nigerian let make do with wat we have when he decides to play for 9JA then we can discuss in role but for now let not inclue him in d battle for TOP9

More like not counting your chicks before they are hatched. Good one.

Icon79:
I hope he doesn't go to West Brom tho. That's a horrible organization right there!

It's that football club which destroyed Peter Odemwinge's career. Avoid at all cost!


O pari

i agreed that club is a bad market for nigerian players

tbaba1234:


I think, it is a reputation thing.

Many of the players from the league are much older than they claim. You think, you are buying a 20 year old but the player is closer to 30 and has just a few years of active football left.

By going to renowned local academies, you are more likely to get younger players.

That still doesn't make sense to me. The structures in the NPFL are considerably more grounded than a lot of these set up to make as much profit as possible individual academies.

I believe age cheating is not unique to any sector.

I actually think the individual academies built on individual funds are more likely to carry out age cheating. The only difference is that will by nature have younger players comparative to NPFL clubs.

These are desperate to make money by hook or crook local academies, unlike the majority of NPFL clubs. Who want money yes but not as desperate.

NPLF clubs are not in the business of falsifying players' age anyway IMO. I think players themselves do that, because they believe that will give them an advantage in the long run. As regards the academies they have no option but to present youthful players anyway even if it means the fake age is pretty close to the real ages of the players. Hence the case of age cheating in NPFL players is worse.

I think @tbaba1234 and I are saying the same thing.

komekn:


That still doesn't make sense to me. The structures in the NPFL are considerably more grounded than a lot of these set up to make as much profit as possible individual academies.

I believe age cheating is not unique to any sector.

I actually think the individual academies built on individual funds are more likely to carry out age cheating. The only difference is that will by nature have younger players comparative to NPFL clubs.

These are desperate to make money by hook or crook local academies, unlike the majority of NPFL clubs. Who want money yes but not as desperate.

another good news coming from the Nationwide league one.

The NLO as entered into developmental partnership with @LMCNPFL to ensure all clubs in the elite league will have U-19 feeders team in NLO. https:///pvMXG5ZqK0

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I salute you AIG07!!!! Thank you so much!

AIG07:

Thanks Man.

Sir. Tbaba1234 una weldone. I don see ur work. You've been doing a great job here-you've brought us closer to the team.

Where is Yarayara? Abeg give Tbaba1234 E-wine. E better pass our lazy journalists.

@Forgiveness your perseverance and persistency don de pay o o o. Rohr don de reason your matter.

Sirs Icon4s, Joebie, TheSuperNerd, Dr. Mik, sir Gold, TheGoodJoe(turned SharpJoe) I think it's time for you to 'stand-down' on pep's defence. Sir BascoVanveli, lakesidepapa, Komekn, and other forumites wey I no remember(abeg no vex)-I GREET ALL OF UNA O O O.
Eh... Before I forget make I troway salute too to the man wit the 'O Pari' signature Sir Icon79.

komekn:


That still doesn't make sense to me. The structures in the NPFL are considerably more grounded than a lot of these set up to make as much profit as possible individual academies.

I believe age cheating is not unique to any sector.

I actually think the individual academies built on individual funds are more likely to carry out age cheating. The only difference is that will by nature have younger players comparative to NPFL clubs.

These are desperate to make money by hook or crook local academies, unlike the majority of NPFL clubs. Who want money yes but not as desperate.

Academy players usually do not get paid and as such tend to be younger.

A 30 year old would normally not be found in an academy. He will be where he can earn some money.

The last few young teams have come mainly from academies and are considerably younger than what used to obtain when we used league players. Apart from teams like MFM, Many league teams parade old men with football age.

Also, Some academies have built a reputation with foreign clubs so they simply look for talents within those academies.

Rangers players are ready to work with me, says Agbo

Published on Wednesday, 12 April 2017 16:56 Hits: 109
By Ayo Olu Ibidapo

Chukwuma Agbo, interim coach of Nigeria Professional Football League champions, Rangers International, has said his players are ready to work with him as he takes over the reins of the Enugu-based club following the sack of Imama Amapakabo.

The management of Rangers International terminated the contract of Amapakabo on Monday evening following weeks of ultimatum mixed with strings of back-to-back poor results. They did make a swift move to name his little known assistant, Agbo as his replacement for the time being.



Agbo who is also an assistant coach of the national beach soccer team, told npfl.ng that the body language of the players have shown they are ready to work with him.

"I was a little scared and unsure of how the players will react to my new position. But they surprised me when in my first training they all responded fine and told me they were professionals and will give their best and help save Rangers from the current position we find ourselves," revealed Agbo.

The Flying Antelopes are currently rock bottom of the NPFL log and Agbo knows his work is cut out as he would need to get all the support he needs to rescue the sinking champions from a position he maintains the management are keen to change and have promised to support him.

"Myself and the management have had a robust discussion on what we must do to rescue the team. They have promised to support the team and give all necessary to change the fortune of the team," revealed Agbo.

Agbo further confirmed that he plans to take advantage of the mid-season transfer window and sign new players to shore up where he has discovered the team are struggling especially in attack.

Rangers' next game is against Zambia's Zesco United in the CAF Confederation Cup. The first leg ended 2-2 in Enugu.

Agbo will be looking forward to his first major test in charge. A win will possibly brighten his chances to be named substantive coach of the team.

The Rangers caretaker coach was a former striker in his playing days who played for Stationery Stores, 3SC and Julius Berger. He also featured in the CAF Champions League with Ivorian side, AS Beogouro.

Agbo has had coaching stints with Bussdor United and was the coach who took Abia Warriors to the National League from the Nationwide League One.

the Nationwide league one congress is ongoing and here are some other updates"

@ShehuDikko who represented @thenff President @PinnickAmaju says NFF will continue to support the NLO as the cradle of Nigeria Football. https:///T0ZGWofzfz
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The NLO clubs have been able to produce & transfer players from D league to clubs in the elite division & also have highest transfer abroad. https:///0aJPgPleFj

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Our Marketing Consultant Nkechi Obi, just unveiled to the congress that People TV have partners with NLO. https:///cjsp5x3Nre
** we need standard television stations *****

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We greatly desire that NLO will reduce idleness & take the youths out of the street & give them BETTER future through football #NLOCongress. https:///9gNHTlJaav

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Nkechi Obi; "NTA will air live three NLO matches every week." #NLOCongress https:///tvpoRwQMSF

** NTA hasn't aired one NNL match this season despite their deal with NNL, I however hope they start it soon alongside these revelation by nationwide league one****

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Danycrusoe:


like seriously I don't know what our TV stations are using their airtime for. I m praying brilla fm build their TV station fast but one can't tell what they too will become when they start running tv

their matter don tire me.

Good to hear that Brila are planning to have a TV station.

Even our national team games are no longer aired. I thing d last super eagles game aired was in 2015(Nigeria's friendly games against Cameroun n Luxembourg).

Imagine how ridiculous it is for Nigerians to tune to foreign stations/cables just to watch their darling team play even here in Nigeria.

What suprises me most is that things weren't like this in the last in decade. I still remember vividly that d old NTA showed live NPFL matches on sundays even when de were without all these affiliated stations of theirs(NTAsports, news24 etc). The most annoying part is that even NTA been a national station only give us picture of players when reporting(no highlights).

NTA Sports which ought to be d pace setter are even d biggest culprit-they are always busy showing Athens, London n Rio Olympics replay.

I'm still waiting for the first local cable network in conjuction with the LMC to break this jinx and bring us closer to our clubs.

ADO Den Haag Talent Ebuehi : Omeruo & Troost-Ekong Helped Me Settle Into Nigeria Squad



ADO Den Haag young star Tyronne Ebuehi has revealed that defenders William Troost-Ekong and Kenneth Omeruo helped him settle into the Super Eagles squad during last month's training camp in London.


Understandably, Troost-Ekong took Ebuehi under his wing because he was born in the Netherlands, while Omeruo spent time with ADO Den Haag on loan shortly after his under the radar transfer to Chelsea in January 2012.


''I will not forget. William Troost-Ekong, who also has a Nigerian father and a Dutch mother, took me and showed me around, '' said Ebuehi to De Posthoorn.


''Kenneth Omeruo also came right to me. Nigeria have players from Manchester City and Arsenal and that is a difference in operation speed with what I'm used to.''


Ebuehi could not make his international debut against Burkina Faso as the friendly was cancelled, and will be assessed once again by Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr in France next month before the AFCON qualifier against South Africa.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22696

AIG07:

their matter don tire me.

Good to hear that Brila are planning to have a TV station.

Even our national team games are no longer aired. I thing d last super eagles game aired was in 2015(Nigeria's friendly games against Cameroun n Luxembourg).

Imagine how ridiculous it is for Nigerians to tune to foreign stations/cables just to watch their darling team play even here in Nigeria.

What suprises me most is that things weren't like this in the last in decade. I still remember vividly that d old NTA showed live NPFL matches on sundays even when de were without all these affiliated stations of theirs(NTAsports, news24 etc). The most annoying part is that even NTA been a national station only give us picture of players when reporting(no highlights).

NTA Sports which ought to be d pace setter are even d biggest culprit-they are always busy showing Athens, London n Rio Olympics replay.

I'm still waiting for the first local cable network in conjuction with the LMC to break this jinx and bring us closer to our clubs.

I tire for NTA useless for everything. about our tv stations when they are reporting about foreign leagues they will gladly dedicate 5 minutes for the whole weekend's highlights but they v "error 404" like a Web page when it comes to national team highlights. channels TV annoys me more by showing training clips when reporting national team matches.

MODIFIED
@AIG07 brila fm has been on that tv station since 2013 or so

Live pictures from the nationwide league one congress

Danycrusoe:
Live pictures from the nationwide league one congress

hope they discussed well?

daveP:
hope they discussed well?

here are some of their discussions :

@ShehuDikko who represented @thenff President @PinnickAmaju says NFF will continue to support the NLO as the cradle of Nigeria Football. https:///T0ZGWofzfz
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The NLO clubs have been able to produce & transfer players from D league to clubs in the elite division & also have highest transfer abroad. https:///0aJPgPleFj
■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■
Our Marketing Consultant Nkechi Obi, just unveiled to the congress that People TV have partners with NLO. https:///cjsp5x3Nre
** we need standard television stations *****
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We greatly desire that NLO will reduce idleness & take the youths out of the street & give them BETTER future through football #NLOCongress. https:///9gNHTlJaav
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Nkechi Obi; "NTA will air live three NLO matches every week." #NLOCongress https:///tvpoRwQMSF
** NTA hasn't aired one NNL match this season despite their deal with NNL, I however hope they start it soon alongside these revelation by nationwide league one****
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daveP:
hope they discussed well?

this is one of them and arguably the most important of them


"The NLO as entered into developmental partnership with @LMCNPFL to ensure all clubs in the elite league will have U-19 feeders team in NLO. https:///pvMXG5ZqK0

AIG07:

their matter don tire me.

Good to hear that Brila are planning to have a TV station.

Even our national team games are no longer aired. I thing d last super eagles game aired was in 2015(Nigeria's friendly games against Cameroun n Luxembourg).

Imagine how ridiculous it is for Nigerians to tune to foreign stations/cables just to watch their darling team play even here in Nigeria.

What suprises me most is that things weren't like this in the last in decade. I still remember vividly that d old NTA showed live NPFL matches on sundays even when de were without all these affiliated stations of theirs(NTAsports, news24 etc). The most annoying part is that even NTA been a national station only give us picture of players when reporting(no highlights).

NTA Sports which ought to be d pace setter are even d biggest culprit-they are always busy showing Athens, London n Rio Olympics replay.

I'm still waiting for the first local cable network in conjuction with the LMC to break this jinx and bring us closer to our clubs.

I'd rather the games aren't on TV than been aired by NTA. Those guys turn up at stadias with only 2 cameras and poor commentators who constantly misidentify players.

How is Ndidi playing?

Danycrusoe:


this is one of them and arguably the most important of them


"The NLO as entered into developmental partnership with @LMCNPFL to ensure all clubs in the elite league will have U-19 feeders team in NLO. https:///pvMXG5ZqK0

(Clenches fit like cr7) this is a good one. that way our league will garner respect with time. just hope funds are released. also hope for a transition of club ownership from govt to private

AIG07:

Thanks Man.

Sir. Tbaba1234 una weldone. I don see ur work. You've been doing a great job here-you've brought us closer to the team.

Where is Yarayara? Abeg give Tbaba1234 E-wine. E better pass our lazy journalists.

@Forgiveness your perseverance and persistency don de pay o o o. Rohr don de reason your matter.

Sirs Icon4s, Joebie, TheSuperNerd, Dr. Mik, sir Gold, TheGoodJoe(turned SharpJoe) I think it's time for you to 'stand-down' on pep's defence. Sir BascoVanveli, lakesidepapa, Komekn, and other forumites wey I no remember(abeg no vex)-I GREET ALL OF UNA O O O.
Eh... Before I forget make I troway salute too to the man wit the 'O Pari' signature Sir Icon79.

Yes ooooooo! Welucome.

tbaba1234:
How is Ndidi playing?

So far, okay for now. he needs a connect thru the middle to effect their attack. simeone prepared for those long passes to vardy.

ndidi's tackles are on point. no pressure or fear manmarking torres. leic should reward his efforts with a goal abeg.

Emeka Inyama REWARDS TEENAGE PROSPECT WITH CASH GIFT


Chairman of NPFL side Abia Warriors, High Chief Emeka Inyama was a surprise guest at the Owerri centre of the ongoing NPFLU15Promises Tournament on Tuesday.
Inyama who we learnt supervised the screening exercise of his team back in Umuahia to ensure only players under the age grade were picked was impressed with the lads' output despite going down 0-3 to Rivers United U15, a day after they lost 5-0 to Akwa United U15.
One of the stars of the show, Abia Warriors' No. 10, Henry Udezuka who thrilled spectators with some lovely footballing skills however had cause to smile after the game when Inyama, the former NNL Chairman rewarded him with a cash prize of #10,000.
Udezuka who was shocked and delighted by the gesture immediately sent #8,000 to his mum through one of his coaches while he shared the remaining #2,000 with his teammate.
Inyama stated that it was his own way of encouraging the young lads who he believes have a great future ahead of them in the game regardless of what results they post in this year's tournament.
The youngster while speaking after the game thanked the club Chairman and stated that the skills he used are natural gifts from God. He also added that Emeka Isaac in the senior team is a player he likes and wants to surpass in his career. So, keep that name: Henry udezuka

whoscored.com ranked Ndidi as the best Leicester player.

Danycrusoe:


I tire for NTA useless for everything. about our tv stations when they are reporting about foreign leagues they will gladly dedicate 5 minutes for the whole weekend's highlights but they v "error 404" like a Web page when it comes to national team highlights. channels TV annoys me more by showing training clips when reporting national team matches.

MODIFIED
@AIG07 brila fm has been on that tv station since 2013 or so

wow... Thanks for the info-i never knew de are working on such project.

goldfish80:

I'd rather the games aren't on TV than been aired by NTA. Those guys turn up at stadias with only 2 cameras and poor commentators who constantly misidentify players.

'misidentifying players' got me laughing.

Don't mind them na to de show Governor's thanksgiving ceremonies and primary elections wey de hold for our stadias. Lost of priority. It's high time Government takes their hands off sports generally and allow private individuals to turn it around.

Danycrusoe:
Emeka Inyama REWARDS TEENAGE PROSPECT WITH CASH GIFT


Chairman of NPFL side Abia Warriors, High Chief Emeka Inyama was a surprise guest at the Owerri centre of the ongoing NPFLU15Promises Tournament on Tuesday.
Inyama who we learnt supervised the screening exercise of his team back in Umuahia to ensure only players under the age grade were picked was impressed with the lads' output despite going down 0-3 to Rivers United U15, a day after they lost 5-0 to Akwa United U15.
One of the stars of the show, Abia Warriors' No. 10, Henry Udezuka who thrilled spectators with some lovely footballing skills however had cause to smile after the game when Inyama, the former NNL Chairman rewarded him with a cash prize of #10,000.
Udezuka who was shocked and delighted by the gesture immediately sent #8,000 to his mum through one of his coaches while he shared the remaining #2,000 with his teammate.
Inyama stated that it was his own way of encouraging the young lads who he believes have a great future ahead of them in the game regardless of what results they post in this year's tournament.
The youngster while speaking after the game thanked the club Chairman and stated that the skills he used are natural gifts from God. He also added that Emeka Isaac in the senior team is a player he likes and wants to surpass in his career. So, keep that name: Henry udezuka

Abia warriors is a well run community club,although state owned. They got Chisom Chikatara from a roadside club in Umuahia and turned him into a star.

Joebie:
NPLF clubs are not in the business of falsifying players' age anyway IMO. I think players themselves do that, because they believe that will give them an advantage in the long run. As regards the academies they have no option but to present youthful players anyway even if it means the fake age is pretty close to the real ages of the players. Hence the case of age cheating in NPFL players is worse.

I think @tbaba1234 and I are saying the same thing.

If a player is good enough in the NPFL no matter their age they will play. Remo stars, Akwa united and MFM all have young squads. Even Nazifi Yahaya started for Kano in their last match.