LOCAL CHAMPIONS: Kano Pillars Dumped Again From CAF Champions League

Three-time Nigeria Premier League Champions Kano Pillars has been eliminated from this years CAF Champions League by Moroccan side Moghreb Athletic de Tetouan.  Pillars were 2-1 victors on Saturday in Kano but still crashed out 2-5 on aggregate to the Moroccans.

SOCIAL SATURDAY: Joseph Yobo Welcomes New Baby

The wife of former Super Eagles skipper Joseph Yobo, Adaeze has given birth to a baby boy today  teamA9F has gathered.

Mikel is weak and tired- Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho announced a clean bill of health of his squad at Friday’s pre-match media briefing but ruled out Nigeria’s John Obi Mikel for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Stoke City at Stamford Bridge.

Oshoala Opens Liverpool Goal Account

Liverpool Ladies recorded a 2-1 victory over
Birmingham City Ladies in a match day 2 FA
Women's Super League encounter at the
Select Security Stadium thanks to the
inspirational form of their Nigerian import
Asisat Oshoala.

The reigning FA Women's Super League
champions lost their first league match to
Sunderland Ladies and deservedly got a
revenge against a side that defeated them in
the FA Cup 5th round.

Oshoala was outstanding for the hosts, as she
opened her goal diary and also created the
second goal for the Reds.
The Reds took the lead when Oshoala slotted
in a volley from Gemma Bonner's cross.
Oshoala then set up Fara Williams for an easy
tap-in.

Despite Aoife Mannion pulling one back, the
hosts held on for the win.
Birmingham had beaten the Reds in the 5th
round of the FA Cup, but a repeat appeared
unlikely considering the marauding form of
the hosts.

A world class performance by 2014 U20
Women's World Cup MVP and top-scorer
Oshoala, was the foundation of a victory
which sealed the maximum points for the
homers at the Select Security Stadium.
Liverpool who were searching for their first
victory of the season started the game with
positive intention.

Some minutes into the match, Oshoala broke
free and won her side a free kick. The
resultant kick was wasted.
The hosts grew in confidence as they quelled
the Blues' threat and might have taken a lead.
Birmingham should have taken the lead when
Emily Westwood was found in space at the
near post only for the midfielder to head
wide.

The hardworking Oshoala continued to be
architect of Liverpool's good moves. The
former Rivers Angels forward forced the
goalkeeper to a save from 28 metres.
She wouldn't wait any longer for her first
league goal when she turned in a cross from
Bonner.

After the break, Liverpool exerted more
pressure and they doubled their advantage.
Williams converted a brilliant right wing cross
from the lively Oshoala.
And, in a dramatic finale, Mannion gave
Birmingham hope when she scored from
close range.

Chelsea to axe Moses to fund Summer Spending Spree

JOSE MOURINHO is set to axe Victor Moses this summer, to finance a raid on the transfer market this summer.

The Nigerian international is currently at Stoke on a season-long loan deal.
He's not thought to have a long-term future at Chelsea, and Potters boss Mark Hughes wants to keep the attacker at the Britannia Stadium on a permanent basis.

The Daily Mail reports that Mourinho is set to green light Moses' departure in order to help Chelsea overcome Financial Fair Play restrictions in the transfer market this summer.

The Portuguese has been linked with a host of top talent, including Real Madrid's Raphael Varane and Shakhtar Donetsk forward Douglas Costa.

But he will be forced to sell before he can buy, and Moses is said to be top of his list of exits this summer. According to the Telegraph, the former Wigan man turned down the chance to return to Stamford Bridge in January and help Chelsea in their pursuit of silverware.

Moses signed for the Blues from Wigan in 2012, but spent last season on loan at Liverpool before his move to Stoke earlier in the current campaign

2015 AYC FINAL: REPEAT OR REVENGE? Senegal stand in the way of high-flying Eagles

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria are set to win a seventh African Youth Championship crown at the expense of hosts Senegal on Sunday.

Kick-off time at the 45,000-capacity Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar is 7.30pm local time or 8.30pm Nigerian time.

NFF MIND GAMES UNVEILED:The Fate of Keshi hangs on Jonathan re-election

The Nigeria Football Federation seem to be playing mind games with Nigerians over the contract of Stephen Keshi. Reports reaching teamA9F is that the football body are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the Presidential election before deciding the fate of Ex-Eagles captain, Keshi.

NFF boss Amaju Pinnick who on resumption of office laid off the Big Boss, only restored the tactician back to office due to the presidents interference and will be ready to permanently dismiss the coach if President Good luck Jonathan losses his election.

Victor Moses suffers yet another injury set back

Stoke City Coach Mark Hughes has revealed that his Nigerian forward Victor Moses is doubtful for the weekend’s Premier League clash against his former club, Crystal Palace.

AM WALKING AWAY: The actual reason NFF Scribe walked way

The Nigerian football family was thrown into shock when the general-secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation, Barr Musa Amadu threw in the towel yesterday. So many stories has emanated on what led to the premature exit of the Kaduna stae born administrator but reports suggests The FIFA World Cup fund tore the football body apart.

Reports linking me to Nigeria is due to Okocha- West Ham boss

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has squashed reports linking him with the vacant Nigeria managerial position. The English man who in the last week has been linked with three jobs claims he still has a job at West Ham.

His words " At the last count I believe I’ve been linked with three jobs this week: Sunderland, QPR and Nigeria!

The first thing I have to say is that, in case no one noticed, I still have a job here at West Ham.

I understand why the speculation is there, of course I do. Everyone knows my contract with the club expires at the end of June and, as yet, nothing further has been decided.

I was approached by more than 10 clubs- Onazi

Super Eagles and SS Lazio midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has revealed that about 10 clubs are looking to sign him.

Speculations have grew that the Lazio player is wanted by English Premiership clubsides,West Ham and Liverpool.

Uganda confirms Nigeria friendly, releases squad for the encounter

 
The head coach of Ugandan Cranes Miltun ‘Micho’ Sredojevic confirmed the international friendly against Nigeria on 25th March, 2015 by releasing his provisional squad for the encounter. Here is the list of players invited:

Nigeria Duo Battle For PFA Award

Nigerian duo of Hope Akpan and Danny Shittu are both shortlisted for the PFA's Player in the Community award at next month's Football League awards.

Akpan has been recognised, along with Elliot Omozusi of Leyton Orient for his outstanding contribution to the local area off the pitch.

Hope Akpan

AYC 2015: Flying Eagles jet to final after crushing Ghana

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria beat Ghana 2-0 on Wednesday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium in Dakar, to reach the final of the 19^th edition of the African U-20 Championship.

A goal in each half from Obinna Nwobodo and Musa Muhammed ensured Nigeria confirmed their place in the ultimate game of the championship.

South Africa Coach calls Nigeria “arrogant”

Ahead of the clash between the two sides, Bafana Bafana of South Africa head coach Shakes Mashaba has described the Super Eagles of Nigeria as arrogant. The tactician made this declaration while announcing his squad to play Swaziland and Nigeria on Tuesday.