Sikiru Alimi shoots to top of NPFL goals race
Sikiru Alimi of Remo Stars is the new leading scorer in the NPFL after he scored a brace against Niger Tornadoes to take his tally this season to 14 goals.
He is now a goal ahead of Chijioke Mbaoma of Enyimba in a race for the prized Goal King award that promises to go all the way to the end of the season.
The former CHAN Eagles striker opened scoring for Remo Stars from the penalty spot on 28 minites, ebfore he completed his brace three minutes later.
Remo won 3-0 to move to second place on the NPFL table with 53 points from 32 matches.
Golden Eaglets skipper Cletus scoops second Man of Match Award
Golden Eaglets captain Simon Cletus tonight bagged his second official Man of the Match Award after he led Nigeria to a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Niger. He was also named the best player by the organisers when Burkina Faso held Nigeria to a scoreless draw in the opening Group B clash. The Mavlon FC attacking … Continue reading here ▶
10-man Golden Eaglets pip Niger to get U17 AFCON qualifying campaign back on track
Defending champions Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets tonight survived a late rally by Niger to scrape their first win at the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Ghana. The 1-0 win lifted the Eaglets to second place in Group B on four points from two matches after Burkina Faso defeated Togo 2-0 in the earlier game … Continue reading here ▶
HALFTIME: Golden Eaglets 1 Niger 0
Golden Eaglets lead after a first half they dominated from start to finish. Nigeria took the game to their opponents, who preferred to sit back in their own half of the pitch and hit the Golden Eaglets on the counter. The opening goal was scored by striker Rafa Adams, who poked home a rebound after … Continue reading here ▶
Golden Eaglets ring changes for goals vs Niger
Coach Manu Garba has rung several changes in attack to his starting XI as they go for goals against Niger tonight in a Group B WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Ghana. Abdulmuiz Adeleke will lead the attack, while Rafa Adams have been moved to the wings, while Oreoluwa Agbenla will be the other … Continue reading here ▶
WAFU B U17 AFCON Qualifiers: Pressure on Golden Eaglets after Burkina Faso win
Burkina Faso have piled additional pressure on the Golden Eaglets after they won their second Group B match of the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers against Togo. Burkina Faso edged the tie courtesy of two goals in the second half. The win has lifted the Junior Etalons to the summit of the group with four … Continue reading here ▶
