Nigerian Football

Former Eaglet, Tony Emedofu Call For Federation Cup For The Youth –

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7 months ago

February 29, 2024

Former Eaglet, Tony Emedofu Call For Federation Cup For The Youth -

BY AKINTUNDE AKINSEMOLA

As the NPFL Youth League entered Match Day Three with the day’s ties ending all square, former Nigeria U17 and U20 international Tony Emedofu has craved an all encompassing Under-17 FA Cup competition for youths.

Emedofu aka Poropo who had hardly missed out on any game at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin venue of the NPFL Youth League, said the Youth FA Cup will accommodate other soccer clubs and players not plying their trade in Nigeria Premier Football League.

“After this Under-17 League, they should introduce FA Cup to involve everybody and so as to keep the youngsters busy hence the players will know they have something to achieve.”

“A lot of these players are wasting away, waiting for scouts that will never come.”

Poropo excitedly commended NFF and NPFL for inviting foreign scouts from Europe to have a glimpse of the talents Nigeria have to offer.

“Nigeria Football is rising and is getting to the next level. Had we been like this, we would not have had any problem. I have seen no fewer than three white men who are here because of these talented players. This is in addition to the presence of ex-Super Eagles like Seyi Olofinjana and Yakubu Ayegbeni.”

Tony Emedofu said he would continue to celebrate the organizers hoping that they do not rest on their oars.

From three games, Plateau United have shot to the top of the table with five points following a 1-1 draw with Rangers International.

Rangers’ Usoro Godswill cancelled out an own goal earlier scored by his team mate Amuji Chinonso.

Rivers United with a match in hand are in second position with four points same as third placed Katsina United who drew 2-2 with bottom club Remo Stars.

Daniel Ariehri was the two-goal hero for the rookies from Ikenne while Umar Rabiu and Aliyu Abass struck for Katsina United.

Plateau United are due to take on Remo Stars on Thursday just as Rivers United battle Rangers International.

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Rivers flow to the top!

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2 days ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Rivers United have launched themselves to the top of the log at the end of the match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League. The Port Harcourt side beat Akwa United 2-1 to go afloat after initial leaders, Remo Stars crumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday.

It was Remo Stars’ first defeat in the season. Rivers United are now with 13 points. Stephen Mayo put Rivers United ahead after 31 minutes. But it turned a temporary lead as Akwa United bounced back almost at the blast of the referee’s whistle for the second half.

Friday Apollos levelled up for Akwa United before Ndifreke Effiong Udo scored the winner in the 85^th minute.

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 2-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

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Enyimba’s duel with Katsina United plunges into darkness

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2 days ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba were coasting to a comfortable 3-0 lead before the game got enveloped by darkness.

The game could not be completed after 75 minutes when the floodlights of the arena suddenly went off.

According to a post on Enymba x-handle, the match will resume at 8.00 am on Monday “ as agreed by both teams and the match officials.”

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

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Amuneke’s Heartland secures first win this season

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2 days ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Heartland finally got into winning ways on Sunday after the Owerri side secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

The club, under former Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke had gone four matches without a win, finding themselves swimming in the murky waters of relegation.

A brace by Michael Ogu has lifted the club which climbed up to the 16^th position. They had begun the season badly losing at home to Enyimba and failing to win any of the subsequent three matches.

Sunday Results