Manchester Coach wants flying eagles job

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Nigeria born FC United club of Manchester, Chukwuma Akuneto has declared his intention to handle the Nigeria U-20 National team, flying eagle.
The highly experienced Coach when it come to nurturing youngster to stardom said it is high time he come home and used his wealth of experience bailed out falling standard of Nigeria football.
The ex-Head Coach of U-19 team of Mohammedan Sporting Club of Kolkata, India said he has all the qualification needed and urge NFF to give him the chance to contribute his own quota to the growth of football in Nigeria and help secure the future of the players and Super eagles.
He said “I have been a Football Coach for over 8 years, working with youths not more than 19, and I am also an accomplished scout for top teams in England which include Blackburn Rovers and Europe because of my ability to identify talents. I am good at developing and bringing young football players through the basis to become professional players that is why I have been in youth system all this while. I have also built many successful football teams by delivering quality football sessions which makes it possible for me to get the very best out of my players and win Football matches. Other nations have benefitted from my knowledge and I am sure it is time and bring that to bear on my nation. I am calling NFF to consider my application to become the next U-20 Coach and they won’t be disappointed. I have all the experience and qualification which are as follows: I have Level 4 Certificate in Coaching Football Preparatory Certificate (UEFA A Prep Coaching Award), Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Football (UEFA B Coaching Award) and FA Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Football. I will do the job to my best ability.”
Akuneto who was a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from University of Lagos is currently the Head Coach of FC United club of Manchester Youth team (under 18) and Head Football Coach/Sports tutor at The Manchester College, England.
He previously handled Mohammedan Sporting club of Kolkata, India, New Radiant Sportive of Maldives
He played for the following clubs in Nigeria and abroad between 1989 and 1997. Stationery stores of Lagos, VIP FC of Lagos, ACB FC of Lagos Concord of Abeokuta, Udoji United of Akwa and Rangers International FC of Enugu. He also had stints with Mohun Bagan Athletic club of India, Negombo youth FC of Sri Lanka, Song Lham FC of Vietnam and DPMM of Brunei before calling it a day due to a recurring knee injury he sustained in 1995 playing for Enugu Rangers .
He has the following honours as a Coach,
Won Manchester schools sports cup, Football Youth conference League runners up Manchester College, Greater Manchester County schools cup winners all for Manchester College in 2010. In same year, I won Manchester FA County Cup with FC United. In2009, I was winner of Manchester schools cup, British colleges Elite cup, British colleges Futsal cup all with Manchester College. I won Football Youth Conference League Champions with Manchester College in 2008. In 2004, I won Federation cup (FA CUP) in India with Mohun Bagan.

Ukah return to action

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Super eagles defender, Ugochukwu Ukah who was injured about a week ago while preparing to take center stage in his team league game away to Wisla Krakow is back ahead of time.
The Ex-AC Parma of Italy defence trojan suffered an inflammation on his achilles and was to be out of action for two weeks but he return after just a week to featured in the last weekend game against Gornik Zabrze.
He spoke exclusively on phone with naijaboysabroad from his base that he is back in action and played the last game as he expect to be in action in next match.
He said “I am back earlier than expected, it was a a good thing for me and my team. I returned to training last week Thursday and Doctor said I am good to play the game. I manage to play the last match against Gornik Zabrze which we won 2-0.”
He is looking forward to his second cap for Eagles.

Okoye’s Ar-Hima reaches last 4 of Meghalaya Tourney

BY: OLUSOLA ALAO
The dream of Kelechi Okoye to retain the All India Meghalaya Football Invitation Tournament he won with Shilong Lajong last term is getting close to reality as he motivated his team, Ar-Hima to beat Nigeria eleven 1-0 to book their place in the semi final.
Babatunde Badmus scored in the 82nd minute of the match for Ar-Hima to beat Nigeria eleven1-0.
Babatunde had scored six goals in his team’s victory against Green Valley, Assam in the pre-quarterfinal.
The Ex-JUTH player said he is happy with his team’s performance and his contribution.
He said “I am very happy that we won, Nigeria eleven was a strong side but with our determination, we broke the deadlocks and that was it, I am happy that I was involved in the victory again, I am looking forward to a great game in the semi final.”

Sudan offer Dream team rejects, Francis Nations Cup chance

By: OLUSOLA ALAO

Ahli Shaandi FC of Khartoum striker, Ikechuckwu Francis has been given Sudanese citizenship to enable him star for the North Africa team in the next year African Cup of Nations.

The potent striker who was surprisingly dropped by Austin Eguavoen led Dream team V technical crew from the team that perform poorly at the CAF U-23 Championship which served as 2012 London Olympic games qualifier, has received commendations from Sudan national team coach and FA and deem him fit to represent the nation at the January Cup of Nations..

Francis on phone from Khartuoum said his effort and ability has not gone unnoticed by Sudan National team Coach and the Football federation of the country who offered him the country’s citizenship which make him eligible to play for the National team at 2012 African Cup of Nations.

He said “I was happy with this development because my team mates here in Sudan were surprised that I was dropped from the U-23 team, and they even wondered more when they watch the tea play, this made me worried and told them the coaches must have not seeing what he like in him, but said the recent development in Sudan show the world and Nigerians that he is a top class striker. It is dream of every Africa player is to play for National team, play at nations cup even world cup, this is the chance Sudan has given me and my team mate, Seun Isaac Malik, our citizenship is ready to play at next year’s nations cup.”

The Ex-Khartoum Talata forward helped his team, Ahli Shaadi secured a CAF Confederations Cup ticket with his goals after returning from U-23 team camp where he scored three goals in four games.

Ukah out for two weeks

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Super eagles defender, Ugochukwu Ukah will be missing in action for his Polish team, Widzew Lodz for two weeks.
Ukah who debut against Zambia under eagles new boss, Stephen Keshi cup the injury while he was getting set for his team’s last weekend’s league game at Wisla Krakow.
Ukah spoke with Soccerstar online from his based exclusively about his injury.
The Ex-AC Parma of Italy layer said “It was unfortunate, I was looking forward to play against Wisla Krakow, infact I was in for the game until the pain started before the game, so I have to miss it, I'm injured right now and i will be out of action for at least 2 weeks, say Wizdew Doctors. I have an inflammation on my achilles and I'm under treatment. I will miss the next game against Gornik zabrze this weekend. I hope to be back better.”

Okoye start trophy defence on winning note

By: OLUSOLA O.ALAO
Former Heartland and JUTH FC winger, Kelechi Okoye begin the defence of Meghalaya tournament in far away India with a massive victory Tuesday.
Okoye though did not score but was at the center of the show providing fivew assists out of the 9 goals scored by his club.
The former Junior international’s club, Ar-Hima FC of Shillong whalloped Green valley of Guwahati 9-0.
He said “I am happy that we started on a winning not, it was an emphatic one to tell everyone that we are ready to win, I am a defending champion with Shillong Lajong, so I want to win it with Ar-Hima, there is no other way to start that a 9-0 victory.”

No Xmas break for Dayo, Bala

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
There won't be chrismas break for Nigeria duo of Dayo Adeyoriju aka Aranka and Joseph bala who ply their trade in Oman with Oman Club.
There league will be resume on December 28th which mean any player that find his way out of the city must return on 25th for training.
Speaking with naijaboysabroad, the duo said they have no choice but will love to be in Nigeria for the festive period.
"We have no choice if our club said no break, as the fixture is now, it means there is no break but we will see if they can give us special consideration so as to come celebrate with our family and friends back home."Bala and Dayo said.

Utaka score goal number 9 in Denmark

By: OLUSOLA ALAO

Super eagles striker, Peter Utaka has rediscovered his goal scoring powers in Denmark after he scored Odense's second goal in the 4-0 away win over SounderjyskE in 36th minute of the encounter on Monday night.

The powerfully built striker muzzled past the opponent defender to score a beautiful goal.

With that strike, the younger Utaka now have 9 goals for his Danish super league side, Odense in the league and hope to get more.

He said in an electronic chat from his base.

"I am happy that I have rediscover my scoring form, I am happy that we will as well, it was an important win for us because it lifted us a bit. It is good for me as I am close to the top scorer who have 13 goals. I hope my goals will help lift my team to better position in the league and Europa league."

Odense now occupy 8th position in 12 team league.

In related vein, Nigeria born Israeli International, Toto Tamuz Temile was on the scorer's sheet for Hapoel Tel Aviv on the dot of 90th minute in the 3-0 routing of visiting Maccabi haifa. Eagles attacking midfielder, Nosa Igiebor was also on parade for Hapoel Tel Aviv

Uche hit goal number 7 in Switzerland

Super eagles forward, Kalu Uche has netted his 7th goal of the season for his team, Neuchatel Xamas. The older of the Uche brothers struck his team’s third goal in 3-1 away win at Lausanne Sports in 82nd minute of the encounter.
Uche moved from relegated Spanish side, Almeria to the Swiss team that has Brown Ideye on his card before.
The victory now took Xamaz to 5th on the log.

Injury stop Abwo

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Hope of Former Junior International Solomon David Abwo to end his goal drought this weekend has been dash has he is injured.
He will now miss the match against Legia warsaw.
Abwo told naijaboyabroad from his base that he is having a muscle pain and will not feature in the match.
He said "I have pain in my tight muscle and I will not play this weekend, I would have love to play and score against team tough as Legia, but I can't help it. I hope to return soon.
He sustain the injury two weeks back and was suppose to play this match before he got injured again.
He is expected to return to action in two weeks time.

Ukah eyes victory at krakol, as Abwo set to end goal drought

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Super eagles defender, Ugochukwu Ukah is eyeing another good performance with his team, Widzew Lodz in the Poland Ekstraklasa league this weekend when it clash with Wisla Krakow in city of Krakow.
The former Queens park rangers of England defender said he hope to extend his good run with his team when they play the Europa league campaigner.
He said the game won’t be easy after watching the opponent beaten Fulham by a lone goal in the Europa game Thursday but said they are ready for the match.
He said “It is going to be a tough and interesting game against Wisla, they are one of the big team in Poland and we are aware of that, I want to keep my good performance for the team on, my mates too are ready for them, Wisla would have gain more confidence after beaten Fulham in Europa league game, but we are equal to the task.We are going for the maximum three points as we did last weekend.”
Wisla Krakow is placed 5th, while Widzew Lodz is 8th on the log.
Meanwhile, former Nigeria Junior international, Solomon David Abwo has stated that he will be seeking to score goal for his team after experiencing goal drought for several weeks.
Abwo will lead the attack of his team, Zaglebie Lubin when the host 2nd placed, Legia warsaw.
He said “I will do my best to see that my team won the match, it won’t be easy. I am looking forward to return to scoring ways. I am sure my goals will start coming from this game.”

MAKINWA TO QUIT LAZIO

Former Super eagles striker, Stephen Ayoidele Makinwa will look elsewhere to play by the time next transfer window open.
Makinwa who is on the payrol of Italian giant, Lazio has been on the pecking order ion the club and has been declared suplus to requirement since last season.
Makinwa who rejected mmove to a lowly rated division side, Pergocrema last summer may find himslef back in that club if feelers from his agent, Paolo Fabbri in anything to go by.
Fabbri said he will do his best to see that Makinwa return to action an that is the only way to move his career back to the top.
He said ''We will do everything possible to find a club for Makinwa. Stephen needs to play and this time, we do not want to find ourselves in the same situation as in last summer when he did not sign for Pergocrema. I will conclude about his future with Lazio before christmas, if we did not see good offer here, he will go out of Italy there are interest from other countries but we want to see what Italy have for him first.''

OBIORA APOLOGISES TO NIGERIANS AND CAF FOR UNSPORTMANLIKE BEHAVIOUR

Dream team V captain Obiora Nwankwo has apologized to Nigerians and the team for his unsportsmanlike behaviour after the Olympic Eagles defeat in the hands of Senegal.
AC Parma midfielder tendered the apology during the teams evening training session inside the Stade de Marrakech on Thursday.
“I want to apologise to Nigerians, the Confederation of Africa Football, CAF and you my team mates for my attitude after the game. I feel very bad and I have been sad since that game. I was angry at the way we lost. I really am sorry.” A sober Obiora stated.
“I want to assure you that such a behaviour will not repeat itself. And for the officials of the game that day, am sorry. “ he added.
The Midfielder, has three stitches on his head following cut he suffered from the aerial battle.

Okoye set to defend Meghalaya cup in India

By:OLUSOLA ALAO
Former JUTH and Heartland winger, Kelechi Okoye is dreaming of retainuing the Meghalaya tournament in far away India.
Number 10 as Okoye is fondly called won the trophy last season with his former club, Shilong Lajong beaten Nigeria eleven.
Okoye did not hide his intention to win the game for his new team.
He said "I am looking forward to winning the trophy this season again, I won last year with Lajong and hope to do sam,e wityh my new club."
It will start on 5th December.Olusola Alao
Report · 3:49am
Team taking part are Sikkim united, Wahingdoh,lajong,a team from nepal and bangladash.

Europa goal excites Igiebor

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Super eagles midfielder, Nosa Igiebor has express his delight over his goal in Europa league against Rapid bucarest.
The Ex-Warri Wolves player said his joy know no bound when he open the scoring for his tea, Hapoel Tel Aviv and happier that his team won the match convincingly.
The Hapoel Tel Aviv enterprising player said “It is a delight for me to score at top level, scoring in Europa league match is special for me. I am happy that we won. I hope to continue doing well as a player for Hapoel and hope the team get better match after match, my aim is to win the trophy, this is a step closer.”
Igiebor score Hapoel’s first goal in 12th minute in his team’s 3-1 win over Rapid Bucarest in Romania.”

Akpala eyes eagles return

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Club Brugge and Super eagles fringe player, Joseph Akpala has express is desire to return to eagles fold after a long spell in the wilderness.
He said he will keep doing well with his team and hope that Eagles Coach, Stephen Keshi will give me a call.
He said “I am glad that I am doing well with my team. That is the ultimate and I am sure with time I will get my chance to play for eagles soonest. I did well in few games I have been opportune to play for Eagles, so I am optimistic I will return.”
In the talk about his exit from Club Brugge, Akpala said he can’t say much on it but confirm there are a lot of offers for him, but said he is committed to doing well with Brugge as far as he remains their player.”

Musa to quit Venlo January

By: OLUSOLA ALAO
Super eagles and VVV Veno winger, Ahmed Musa will quit the Dutch Eredivise side when the transfer window opens in January.
Soccerstar gathered that irrestible offers have been pouring in for the former JUTH FC of Jos starlet to lure him away from Venlo.
According to his close confidant, Musa is on wanted list of German Bundesliga giants, Schalke 04 and Borrusia Dortmund. CSK Moscow also want him while Arsenal is also keen on having the ex-kano Pillars man in the team.
He said "Ahmed (Musa) will definitely leave Venlo this January, there are a lot offers for him from big teams. The way things are now I see him leaving Venlo for any of the team that have shown interest in him. Arsenal, Schalke 04, Borusia Dortmund and CSKA Moscow want his service. He talent and qualities have been noticed by the entire world and I see him blossoming at any of these club."
Ahmed Musa was courted by Ajax before he jined Venlo. Totenham has been rumour to be interested in Musa.