FEDERATIONS CUP ENTERS KNOCKOUT ROUND

dazzling Nigerian league players

NFF releases round 64 matches of the federation cup in

The Nigerian football federation [NFF] has released the draws and venues of the round of 32 matches of this year’s men’s federation cup competition.

The draws which took place at the NFF secretariat yesterday comprised of the men’s and women categories.

The women category showed that Moje Queens of Ilorin will play Golden Babes of Abakiliki in warri, while Oginni Queens of Osogbo will trade tackle with rising queens of Akure in Ilorin.

Speaking shortly after the draws, head of Federation cup, Ruth David said that these matches will come up on Thursday may 4.

“Transparency and good co-ordination is what we are going to enforce in this year’s federation cup”

“Our major challenge is getting a sponsor for the competition but we hope to have one soon”, she said.

However in the mens event, Enyimba stadium will host eight-time winners’ shooting stars of Ibadan in Aba and one- time champions Plateau united of Jos, while Kaduna United and five-time champions Enugu Rangers will trade tackle in lokoja.

Other fixtures are Bayelsa united lock horns with Nembe city at the Neros Stadium in Anambra, Giwa Fc and Kurkuru Dragons of Benin play in Minna.

Meanwhile, the final of the federation cup will be held at the teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

Olanrewaju Preaches Change in Swan as New President Emerges Today

FRED EDOREH incumbent president SWAN

The race for the next Sports Writers association, SWAN, presidency has heighten up as elections hold today at its secretariat in the main bowl of the national stadium Surulere.

Segun Olanrewaju made his intention to contest for the president after consultiing with elders of the SWAN body.

According to him, his purpose for contesting is to bring the necessary change needed in the Swan body because the Swan that he used to know is not the Swan of today.

Ishola wants revival of pro boxing in Nigeria

Former African junior welterweight champion, Nigerian Hakeem Ishola, has expressed bitterness over death of promotion and running of professional boxing in the country.
Ishola, said boxing should not be left to die, reiterating that professionals should be given the opportunity to handle the administration of the pugilist trade in Nigeria.
ha claimed that if former boxers are given the opportunity to give advice to those who are the administrators of professional boxing in the country, it will go a long way to revive the sport and bring back the lost glory.

Barclays premier league Weekend Fixtures

Arsenal	v	Manchester City	Emirates Stadium	13:45
Southampton	v	Newcastle United	St. Mary's Stadium	16:00
Stoke City	v	Leicester City	Britannia Stadium	16:00
Sunderland	v	Tottenham Hotspur	Stadium of Light	16:00
Chelsea	v	Swansea City	Stamford Bridge	16:00
Crystal Palace	v	Burnley	Selhurst Park	16:00
West Bromwich Albion	v	Everton	The Hawthorns	16:00
Liverpool	v	Aston Villa	Anfield	18:30

Sunday 14 September 2014

Manchester United

v

Queens Park Rangers

Old Trafford

17:00

Monday 15 September 2014

Hull City

v

West Ham United

The KC Stadium

21:00

Saturd

ACTING NFF PRESIDENT UMEH CHARGES FALCONETS

Chief Mike Okeke Umeh who is the acting president of the Nigerian football federation on Tuesday urged the, Falconets, to give their best in Edmonton, Canada on Wednesday and defeat England for the first time in the history of the Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup.

CHELSEA RELEAVED OVER DROGBA INJURY

it has been reported that Chelsea are feeling relieved after scans on Didier Drogba’s injured ankle showed no
damage. Drogba was seeing limping off the pitch in Budapest on Sunday during a friendly against Ferencvaros, after twisting his ankle just before half-time.

FALCONETS READY FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTING

The setting for anything from joyous celebrations to intense team-talks, the team bus – much like the dressing room – is usually a very private place. However, Nigeria captain Patience Okaeme invited us on board for a fascinating insight to her side’s preparations for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014.

“We don’t normally listen to music on the bus or in the changing room before games, but we do sing,” said Okaeme with a broad smile, before revealing the identity of the team’s number one chanteuse: “Sarah (Nnodim) is the best out of all of us. We follow her, we clap along and we dance. It’s fun.”

With Nigeria about to play their opening game at Canada 2014, coach Peter Dedevbo and his charges are finalising their preparations, and the aforementioned bus is headed straight for the training ground, where the Super Falconets will undergo their second practice session of the day.

Today there is no singing or dancing, only a silence broken by the occasional whispered conversation.

 Dedevbo’s players are clearly saving their strength for Wednesday’s Group C clash with Mexico.
“Our preparations for the tournament have been tough because we’re training twice a day,” said the skipper. “That’s what we were doing in Nigeria, and we’ve carried on here. I’m sure it’s going to help us when the competition starts.” courtesy FIFA.COM