Chelsea have become the Tiger Woods of football – Gullit

Ruud Gullit claims Chelsea have lost their fear factor and are like Tiger Woods these days.
The Blues were beaten 1-0 by Stoke City on Saturday – their third consecutive loss and their seventh in the Premier League this season.


 

“It’s like Tiger Woods,” Gullit said on Sky Sports.

“In the beginning everybody who was standing with Tiger Woods knew already that they had lost the game. Now people see him and Chelsea and think: ‘We can beat them.'”

The secret to our victory against Mali – Amuneke

Head coach of Nigeria’s U-17 team, Emmanuel Amuneke, has revealed that the changes he made in the second half is the reason they won against Mali.

The Golden Eaglets defeated the African champions 2-0 in the final, to win their fifth U-17 World Cup on Monday morning.

“We wanted to make no mistakes but we lost the ball many times in the midfield in the first half. But I don’t want to complain because they are all kids. We changed some things in the second half and made some substitutions. That brought us more safety in our game,” Amuneke said.

Eaglets, Enyimba victories are double celebration for Abians, Nigerians – Ikpeazu

The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has congratulated the Enyimba International Football Club of Aba and the Nigerian Golden Eaglets for their exceptional victories which have made Abia State and Nigeria proud.


He hailed Enyimba FC for emerging champions of this year’s Nigeria Glo Premier League Competition after yesterday’s goalless draw with Warri Wolves FC at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba.

Golden Eaglets defeat Mali to win fifth U-17 World Cup title

Nigeria defeated African champions Mali 2-0 to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.
Tournament’s top scorer Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye scored in the second half, to seal a record fifth title for the Golden Eaglets.




They also become the second country after Brazil, to successfully defend their crown.

Emmanuel Amuneke’s boys failed to find their fluency in the first half and missed a penalty in the early exchanges, when Osinachi Ebere’s effort was saved by Samuel Diarra.

However, Osimhen found space in the area to finish first time past Diarra – his 10th of the competition. He is also the first player to score in every game of the championship.

Bamgboye then rifled past a static goalkeeper three minutes later.


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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Osimhen wins Golden Boot, Nwakali emerges MVP

Two members of the victorious U-17 Nigerian team, that successfully defended their World Cup title in Chile, have been rewarded for their sparkling performances.


 

Victor Osimhen, who scored in all the matches and finished the tournament with a record-breaking 10 goals, was awarded the Golden Boot and the Silver Ball.


Captain Kelechi Nwakali, who has emerged as a target for Manchester City, was rated as the best player at the championship and also won the Bronze Boot after scoring three goals.


Diarra Samuel of Mali won the best goalkeeper, while his team-mate Aly Malle was awarded the Bronze Ball winner.


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Victorious Golden Eaglets to arrive Nigeria Wednesday

Nigeria’s U-17 team, who won the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, are expected to arrive Abuja on Wednesday.
 
The Golden Eaglets will be hosted by President Muhammadu Buhari on arrival.

 


Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye scored for Nigeria, as they defeated African champions Mali 2-0 in the final played early on Monday.


It is the fifth time Nigeria will win the age group competition – a new record.
The Emmanuel Amuneke-led team departed Santiago for Nigeria on Monday aboard an Emirates Airline, according to a top official of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Also expecting the team is the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara.

Dgara posted on his Twitter page: “You have made us proud and proved your mettle. We await your return with the trophy.”


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Saraki congratulates Golden Eaglets

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday congratulated the Golden Eaglets for winning the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the fifth time and said the nation was extremely proud of their victory.


Saraki who was jubilant after watching the lads emerge winners’ and crowned champions of the world, reiterated his hope in the future of the nation’s football.

Victory over Mali shows indomitable spirit of Nigerians is alive – Buhari

President Buhari has hailed the Nigeria’s U-17 team, the Golden Eaglets on its victory at the just concluded FIFA World Cup tournament in Chile.

DAILy POST reports that the Golden Eaglets defeated the African brothers 2-0 to win the world cup for a record of fith time.

The president said Sunday’s victory was a clear indication that the indomitable spirit of Nigerians was still active.

Buhari deserves a place in Guinness Book of Records for winning U-17 World Cup twice – Pinnick

President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has said that President Muhammadu Buhari deserves a mention in the Guinness Book of Records.


The NFF boss said this on Monday in Santiago as he boarded a flight to Buenos Aires on the way back home from a success story at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.

2018 World Cup: Super Eagles begin training for Swaziland tie

The Super Eagles will begin training on Tuesday in preparation for Friday’s first-leg second round fixture in Lobamba for their FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifier against Swaziland.


Toyin Ibitoye, Super Eagles Media Officer, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, said the decision to begin training on Tuesday followed the slow pace of players’ arrival.

Mikel Obi, Iheanacho arrive Super Eagles camp

The number in the Super Eagles training camp, was swelled by the arrivals of Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi and Manchester City’s Kelechi Iheanacho.


Mikel Obi arrived on Tuesday morning aboard a British Airways flight and was already speaking tough ahead of the match against Swaziland.

Most Nigerian musicians prefer red carpet to knowledge – Lagbaja

Popular Nigerian musician, born Bisade Ologunde, popularly known as Lagbaja, has come hard on his colleagues in the showbiz industry, saying they prefer to show off than to seek for knowledge.


The masked-musician, who was one of the guests at a workshop organised by the Copyright Society of Nigeria, COSON, in celebration of the COSON Week, which recently took place in Lagos, disclosed to The Nation that entertainers do not like to gain more knowledge on things that are beneficial to their careers.

 



According to the multi-award winning Afro-beat musician, most of his colleagues in the showbiz industry are always interested in red carpets, where they show off their fashion items.


He said, “My colleagues in the industry who need this knowledge are not here, but will show up for the red carpet event, which they feel is more important.


“Lagbaja is happening today because I learnt to take care of the business side,” the ‘Omo Jayejaye’ crooner added.

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I’m still single, searching for the woman who can handle my greatness – Alexx Ekubo

Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, who is the first runner up at the 2010 Mr. Nigeria contest, says he is still very single and searching.


In a recent chat with VillageSquare TV , he disclosed that he is single for now and still searching for that right person who can handle him. He noted that he is very prim and proper and likes things to be a certain way.

MC Abbey blasts comedians who ‘steal’ people’s jokes

Nigerian stand-up comedian and well-known master of ceremonies, MC Abbey aka the Prof, has blasted most of his colleagues, specifically the up-coming ones who, according to him, ‘pack people’s already-made jokes.


The pastor cum comedian, in a chat with National Mirror, addressed them as non-comedians, adding that there is more to being a comedian than just waiting to steal people’s jokes.

Envy, jealousy killing Ghana movie industry – Yvonne Nelson

Popular actress, Yvonne Nelson has said that the prolonged challenges confronting Ghana movie industry can be largely blamed on lack of unity and jealousy among movie makers and actors.


The actress speaking recently with Sunyani-based Suncity 97.1 Radio on her ban by Film Producers Association of Ghana, FIPAG, in 2010, said the industry, especially English-speaking movies, is currently limping on ‘one leg’ and risks a total collapse.