15 Eagles Begin Training In Belgium

The Super Eagles on Monday commenced training for the two international friendlies in Belgium, with 15 players at the R. Battice FC training ground on Monday evening.

England–based midfielder John Mikel Obi led goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, defenders Elderson Echiejile, Efe Ambrose, William Troost-Ekong and Leon Balogun, midfielders Sylvester Igbonu, Rabiu Ibrahim, Ogenyi Onazi and Obiora Nwankwo and forwards Odion Ighalo, Ahmed Musa, Moses Simon, Emmanuel Emenike and Alex Iwobi at training on Monday evening.

Eagles’ Team administrator Enebi Achor informed thenff.com that the team will train twice on Tuesday (10am and 4pm) at the same venue.

Defender Godfrey Oboabona is also having visa issues in Turkey, as his international passport is yet to be released by the Belgian Embassy in that country.

Also, Super Eagles’ officials on ground may need to secure the services of a temporary physiotherapist for massage and medical matters if by Tuesday, the team’s medical crew (part of the delegation that is held up in Abuja) is not issued visas to join the group in Belgium.

Six home-based professionals are in the delegation yet to be issued visas in Abuja. These are goalkeepers Femi Thomas and Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defender Chima Akas and Austin Oboroakpo, midfielder Paul Onobi and forward Prince Aggrey.

The Super Eagles take on the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo in Vise, Liege on Thursday before playing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in Dendermonde on Sunday.

2015 Federation Cup Round Of 64 Results Plus Round Of 32 Fixtures

MEN’S ROUND OF 64 RESULTS

Enyimba W/O Nasarawa Feeders

Cardinal FC 2 Remo Stars 5

Junior Spotlight 1 Lobi Stars 4

Zabgai 0 Niger Tornadoes 1

Heartland FC 2 Bizi Cashless 1

Idah United 1 Spotlight FC 3

Kurmi Market 1 BJ Foundation 3

Kano Pillars W/O Zara FC (Gusau)

Plateau United 1 Shooting Stars 0

Akwa Starlets 1 Kwara United 2

ABU FC 1 Vs Ajiroba FC 1 (5-3 after penalties)

Giwa FC 2 Kukuruku Dragons 2 (6-7 after penalties)

Kaduna United 1 Enugu Rangers 1 (7-8 after penalties)

Makwada Warr. 2 Jigawa Stars 1

El-Kanemi Babes 0 Abia Warr. 1

Gabros FC 1 Chuson FC 0

Nembe City 0 Bayelsa United 3

J. Atete 3 Sunshine Stars 1

Christ Ambas. 1 Prime FC 2

FC Abuja 0 Wikki Tourists 2

Tornadoes Feeders 8 Shinkafi United 2

Doma United 0 Jalingo FC 2

Inter FC 1 Dolphins FC 2

Moje Queens 0 Golden Babes 0 (4-2 after penalties)

Oginni Queens 1 Rising Queens 1(4-5 after penalties)

FRSC FC 0 Sharks FC 1

Gateway W/O Binani FC

El-Kanemi Warr. 2 Kwara Academy 1

Nasarawa United 2 New Vision 1

Caliphate Warr. 0 Crown FC 4

Papilo FC 3 Gombe United 2

FC Taraba 3 Akampa United 0

Akwa United 6 Dallatu United 0

Peacemaker FC 3 New Stars 0

Women’s Federations Cup 2014

WOMEN’S FIRST ROUND

Moje Queens 0 Golden Babes 0 (4-2 after penalties)

Oginni Queens 1 Rising Queens 1(4-5 after penalties)

Enyimba Fc Celebrate Federations Cup 2014 victory

MEN’S ROUND OF 32 FIXTURES

Enyimba Vs Remo Stars

Lobi Stars Vs Niger Tornadoes

Heartland FC Vs Sharks FC

Spotlight FC Vs BJ Foundation

Kano Pillars Vs Plateau United

Gateway FC Vs El-Kanemi Warriors

Kwara United Vs ABU FC

Kukuruku Dragons Vs Enugu Rangers

Makwada Warriors Vs Nasarawa United

Abia Warriors Vs Crown FC

Gabros International Vs Bayelsa United

Papilo FC Vs FC Taraba

J. Atete FC Vs Prime FC

Akwa United Vs Peacemaker FC

Wikki Tourists Vs Tornadoes Feeders

Jalingo FC Vs Dolphins FC

. Matches take place July 8-9

Rivers Angels Starting lineup at last years’ Federation Cup Final

WOMEN’S ROUND OF 16

Rivers Angels Vs COD United Ladies

Ibom Angels Vs Kogi Confluence Queens

Moje Queens Vs Edo Queens

Bayelsa Queens Vs Beautiful Tour Ladies

Osun Babes Vs Fortress Ladies

Delta Queens Vs Nasarawa Amazons

Rising Queens Vs FC Robo

Alberto Queens Vs Sunshine Queens

. Matches take place July 8-9

ENYIMBA RETAIN ABIA FA CUP

Enyimba International Football Club of Aba have retained the Abia State FA Cup following a 5-4 penalty shoot-out victory over their arch rivals, Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia in the final of the 2015 edition. Scores stood at 1-1 after regulation time.

Enyimba, who are also the national champions, took a 37th minute lead in Umuahia when Chinonso Okonkwo nodded in a Daniel Etor corner but despite having a flurry of chances, Abia Warriors could not equalize allowing the Peoples Elephant go into the tunnel with the 1-0
advantage.

Three minutes after resumption, Chisom Chikatara became the hero for Abia Warriors when he netted the leveler after Enyimba goalkeeper; Femi Thomas palmed a harmless ball unto his path. Tried as they could, the two sides could not find a breakthrough until centre referee, Benjamin Okporie blow off the game after regulation time signaling for a penalty shoot-out.

Enyimba fc

Chikatara turned from hero to villain when he lost the crucial kick that would have handed the trophy to his side. Before his kick, Enyimba’s Mfom Udoh and Idris Aloma had lost their kicks as only Markson Ojobo, Etor and Sikiru Kamal could beat Joseph Onuoha while Bolaji Sakin, Binaebi Johnson and Emeka Joseph had scored for the
Warriors as only captain Austin Obaroakpo lost his chance.

Chikatara had the arduous task of scoring to enable the Warriors reclaim the trophy won in 2013 but lost to the same opponents in last year’s final. However, he could not carry the responsibility as he shot tamely into the waiting hands of Femi Thomas who threw the game into sudden death and it was the Aba boys that proved superior. Captain Chinedu Udoji and Ifeanyi Anaemena scored while Warriors’ Atu Irumekhai missed the crucial kick after Ali Buhari had made it 4-4.

In his reaction, Abia Warrior’s Technical Adviser Ladan Bosso said the outcome of the match was the will of God as his boys were not disgraced.

According to him, penalty shoot-out in any competition could go either way and commended his boys for giving Enyimba a good fight.

Bosso said attention will now shift to the league where the Warriors will host Wikki Tourist of Bauchi this weekend.

Federation Cup 2014: Enyimba’s Second Half Display Ensures Victory Over Dolphins Of Port Harcourt

Federations Cup

Enyimba of Aba are the champions of Nigeria Federations cup 2014 after defeating Dolphins of Port Harcourt 2-1 in an exciting game on Sunday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos.

Dolphins started the game in a lively mood and if not for Enyimba’s goal keeper Femi Thomas reflex save in the second minute from a Chidiebere Okoli shot,the Aba Millionaires would have been a goal down in the early minutes of the game.

Minutes later, Dolphins star man Emem Edouk had a right-footed shot saved by Femi Thomas.

Enyimba failed to pose any attacking threat through-out the first half and had only one shot on goal which was off target compared to Dolphins’seven shot on goal with three of it been on-target.

The half time period was used to honour the Legends of the game who were recognised for their contribution to the Federations Cup in the past, Some were recognised posthumously while some Living Legend were represented by relatives and some even attended with their wives and children.

Awardees recognised at the Federations Cup Finals Are:

Legends Of the Federations Cup

Jonathan Nwaiwu
George Hassan
Yomi peters
Peter Anieke
Kadiri Ikhana
Peter Fregene
Festus Bolaji Okubule
Herbert Omokhaye

Some Legends Of the Federations Cup Being Honoured At The 2014 Federations Cup

Post humous Awardees:

Ayo Ositelu
Sunny Dankaro
Alloysius Atuegbu
Ogidi Ibeabuchi

Mfon Udoh nicks the ball off Dolphins’ defender Victor Ezurike feet before laying a pass to Chinoso Okonkwo to tap in

The second half resumed and Enyimba’s coach Kadiri Ikhana made two changes which sparked their revival. He brought on Rasheed Olabiyi and Nzube Anaezemba for Razak Aliyu and Emeka Nwanna respectively.

In the 52nd minute, Mfon Udoh dazzled past two Dolphins defender before unleashing a fierce left-foot shot past Rotimi Sunday of Dolphins to send the fans from Aba into celebrating mood.

In the 71st minute, a defensive mix-up in the Dolphins defence lead to Enyimba second goal. Mfon Udoh nicked the ball off Dolphins’ defender Victor Ezurike’s feet before laying a pass to Chinoso Okonkwo who tap it from close range to score Enyimba’s second goal.

Enyimba Fans jubilating at Federations Cup 2014 In Lagos

The Most Valuable player of the competition, Emem Edouk salvaged pride for the Port Harcourt club in the 80th minute when he beat the offside trap to tap in the ball past Femi Thomas to give Dolphins a consolation goal.

Enyimba could have scored a third goal when Sokari and Udoh combined well to set up play for Okonkwo. But Okonkwo shot straight at Sunday Rotimi who punched the ball away.

Enyimba have successfully defended the Federation cup and have now won the competition four times just like Dolphins of Portharcourt, Stationery Stores Fc of Lagos and BCC Lions, Only Enugu Rangers have won 5 times.

Lagos State Gov Tunde Fashola And NFF President Amaju Pinnick Before kickoff

Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, NFF President Amaju Pinnick, LMC Chairman Nduka Irabor, LSFA Chairman and NFF 1st Vice-president Seyi Akinwunmi and a host of dignitaries graced the colourful 2014 Federations Cup Final.

Team List:

Enyimba’s Starting 11

Enyimba: 21 Femi Thomas; 26 Chinedu Udoji, 17 Markson Ojobo, 14 Emma Anyanwu , 22 Ugwu Uwadiegwu; 32 Razak Aliyu , 19 Kingsley Sokari, 33 Chinonso Okonkwo, 11 Andrew Abalogu; 9 Emeka Nwanna, 10 Mfon Udoh

Substitutes: 30 Paul Godwin; 16 Bala Zakka, 31 Chimezie Amanfor, 20 Michael Okoyoh, 12 Rasheed Olabiyi, 34 Uche John, 4 Nzube Anaezemba

Enyimba Coach Kadiri Ikhana

Team Coach: Kadiri Ikhana

Dolphins Starting 11

Dolphins: 22 Sunday Rotimi; 16 Chizoba Amaefule, 26 Jonathan Zikiye, 8 Emeka Atuloma, 35 Emmanuel Olowo, 31 Victor Ezuruike, 10 Victor Alegbe, 11 Emem Eduok, 25 Ebube Okpokwu , 20 Tijani Adamu , 3 Chidiebere Okolie

Substitutes: 18 Austin Brown; 2 Kennedy Chinwo, 6 Ayobami Asekunowo, 15 Hope Fiberesima, 7 Isiaka Olawale, 13 Ifeanyi Egwim, 32 Omo Johnson

Dolphins Coach: Stanley Eguma

Team Coach: Stanley Eguma

Paul Ayorinde And Sola Rogers