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First Best Farmers (FBF) soccer academy under the aegis of Dr. Mrs. Ify Nwobosi would have a foretaste of the firepower of the National Under-17 team today; in a friendly match slated to hold 4pm at the practice pitch of the U.J Esuene Stadium in Calabar. The match would be the Golden Eaglets’ 21st domestic friendly match and it promises to be a spectacle with FBF spoiling for battle. “First and foremost, we want to use this opportunity to commend the good job you guys are doing with the Golden Eaglets,” the soccer-loving President of FBF, Mrs. Nwobosi was quoted as saying. ”Playing against the Golden Eaglets would give our players needed exposure as we prepare for a   training tour soon and we are ready to give a good account of ourselves against your boys.” [caption id="attachment_373120" align="alignnone" width="412"] Golden Eaglets[/caption] The Head coach of FBF is former Nigerian international and Enugu Rangers’ rugged midfielder, Romanus Orjinta wh...

BY JACOB AJOM He was a member of the Saudi ’89 squad that produced one of the most remarkable results in Nigeria’s recent football history. Like most goalkeeper’s, Amadi’s contribution to the squad’s historic feat, the Damman miracle  – coming from 0-4 down in the first half to win against Russia through penalties in a quarter final duel – have greatly been undermined by chroniclers of Nigerian football. [caption id="attachment_406687" align="alignright" width="205"] Amadi Emeka[/caption] “I was in goal for the squad and it was a great feeling when we won that match. We were fired by a patriotic zeal and the determination not to disappoint our teeming fans back home,” A madi said. He said the tournament was the turning point in his career as he left the country to live in Germany. His stay in Germany has been exciting and challenging. “In Germany, I am a coach, a social worker and a lecturer in schools. I combine all to affect the society positively.” Cur...

Former coach of the Golden Eaglets, Fanny Amun has described the current Golden Eaglets squad as a strong force, capable of winning the U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Amun said in Lagos that the squad was impeccable and in a good shape to do the country proud at the tournament. [caption id="attachment_373120" align="alignnone" width="412"] Golden Eaglets[/caption] The former coach added that he was anticipating a good run from the team, because of their antecedents. “This U-17 team is a strong force, in spite of losing on penalties in the African championship; we can see the hunger and passion to win in the boys. “But we remain hopeful because they have done marvelously well, prior to this, so I have high expectations from them, but no pressure,” he said. Amun, who was at the helm when the Golden Eaglets won the 1993 edition of the U-17 World Cup, stressed that new crop of players must be produced on a regular basis. “When there is no ...

The Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, CON, on Thursday expressed absolute confidence in the ability of the U-17 National Team, Golden Eaglets, to conquer the world at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup finals taking place in the United Arab Emirates later in the year. Speaking at the Government House, Calabar while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Football Federation led by 1st Vice President, Chief Mike Umeh, Governor Imoke equated the silver medal won by the Golden Eaglets at the African U-17 Championship in Morocco to gold, and assured that his administration would give the team all necessary support to go to the United Arab Emirates to lift the World Cup. [caption id="attachment_403479" align="alignnone" width="412"] GOLDEN EAGLETS' Kelechi Ihenacho protects the ball from an opponent during a FIFA U-17 World Cup qualifier in Calabar[/caption] “The Eaglets were only unlucky to lose the final match of the African champions...