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Talent Hunt: Kanu Nwankwo storm Kano , on football spying mission. Set to partner with Azuba FC

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Talent Hunt: Kanu Nwankwo storm Kano , on football spying mission. Set to partner with Azuba FC Nigeria's football hero, Kanu Nwakwo has arrived the ancient city of Kano to conduct a catch young football scouting exercise.

 

Nigeria’s football hero, Kanu Nwankwo has arrived the ancient city of Kano to conduct a catch young football scouting exercise.

The former English Premier League , EPL attack maestro last Monday stormed the city accompanied by his retinue of aides, to execute a five days long football talent identification and recruitment programme organised by a Kano based grassroot clubside, Azuba fc .

The former Arsenal and Porthmouth football club in the English league goal poacher and now the incumbent , chairman, Eyimba fc International , in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side, Papilo as he is pouplarly called by his fans , last Tuesday at Sani Abacha stadium was sighted , while indulged in a players mentoring session, where he tutored the privileged players on the power and essence of develooping their mental strenght to compliment their skills inorder to flourish in the pursuit of their football career.

The chairman, Azuba fc, the organizer and sponsors of the exercise, Ahmed Zubairu Baba expressed delight over the presence of the renowned football ace turned club administrator.

Ahmed said ” we are delighted to offer, the abundant young Kano football players the platform to excel in their career.

According to him, Kanu Nwankwo ‘s presence in the midst of the youngsters is a moral booster that can further heightened the urge of the players to pursue their career with positive energy and newly acquired vigor henceforth.

He further said ” the short , mid and long term partnership objectives between Azuba fc and Eyimba football club have been well laid out.

He added that ‘ Eyimba has signed a partnership with a foriegn club that is interested in young talented players, “we brought them here to assess our players and to give them the chance to excel too, we are hopeful that the relationship will extend beyond discovery and recruitment of players, hoping we will arrive at the shores of kits sponsorship and facility development, in the renarest future, courtesy of this new football marriage between Azuba and Eyimba football club.” Ahned said.

Speaking on the motive behind their football visit to Kano, the Sporting Director, Eyimba FC International, Ifeanyi Ekwueme disclosed that their mission to Kano is to have a first hand assessment of the quality of the players that can be given the chance.to proceed to join the most renown football brand from Nigeria, Eyimba fc .

The well travelled ex international , Ekwueme as he is fondly called by his admirers, further revealed that, Eyimba FC under the management of Kanu Nwankwo is leaving no stone unturned in the quest to unearth football talents from all nooks.and crannies and bring them to Aba, where they will be polished in tune with Eyimba fc football eco system , which boasts of one of the best African football culture and development traditon that exists on the African continent and sahelian football region , Ekwueme said

He assured that the exercise will not end in futility, hinting that, Eyimba eagle eye scouts have commenced the combing of Kano for exceptional legs .

Ekwueme on behalf of their entourage thanked.his Excellency, the executive governor.of Kano state, Eng Abba Kabir Yusuf and the good people of Kano for the warm reception been extended to them, since they arrived the state.

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Barau fc new stadium takes shape ahead of NNL season

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

Nigeria National League, NNL debutants, Barau fc have concluded plans to stage their upcoming NNL debut campaign at the newly constructed Maliya stadium in Dambatta located in Kano north senatorial district.

Barau fc had gained promotion ticket from the Nationwide League One, NLO, to the second most prestigious club football competition in Nigeria.

Kano state Football Association, KSFA, Kano north representative , Hassan Abdullahi Garo confirmed that major requirements have been fulfilled to bring NNL actions to the district.

Garo in his words said “I am happy to confirm to you that, Barau fc are set to play their NNL matches at the new stadium in Dambatta, let me inform football fans all over that the new stadium was constructed by the deputy senate president, Barau Jubrin.
“I can further confirm to you that works on the playground has been completed, the dressing rooms are ready, security post, media gallery, medical rooms, rest rooms, parking lots , all the pavilion sections are in shape.

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Garo further said “ even before the kick off of the season, hundreds of Kano football fans, pay daily visits to the stadium , to take selfie photographs , I can say that, they the fans can no longer wait to wet their football appetite by surging out in mass to watch NNL matches , when the season finally kicks off.

“anyone would be hundred percent right to say that Barau fc will be playing their matches in Dambatta, because the facility in Kano north is in shape, let me add that this move will no doubt help promote the motive behind the decentralization of the game to other parts of Kano.
“ so that they can also enjoy the economic, social and pride dividends , in the axis of promotion and development that is associated with building such big football facility in the area and also enjoy the benefits of bringing a big league like NNL competition to Kano north district.”
When contacted, Media Officer, Barau fc, Hamisu Gwale affirmed that the club is roaring for an NNL campaign on their new ground in Dambatta.
According to him, all laid down regulations stipulated in NNL regulations have been complied with by the club, all leisure and safety measures have been accorded top priority attention by the club to ensure that the club play it home matches in the ancient town of Dambatta, north of the state capital.

He explained that, all paper works notifying the relevant football authorities about their planned move to their new home at the Maliya stadium have been completed.

“we are now expecting the inspection team to come and do their routine work in compliance with NNL regulations.” Gwale said.

It would be recalled that the NNL debutants as part of its preparations for their league debut, had secured the services of former Nigeria’s senior men’s national team coach Salisu Yusuf to superintend over its technical crew .
Our correspondent , who visited the new football facility in Dambatta reports that the club have also recruited fresh legs from across Nigeria and neighboring west African countries to fortify the squad that would be unleashed on their league foes.

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Football: US based Ineh brothers eyes Nigerian national team call up

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The duo men’s football players , namely Joel and Aaron Ineh have expressed their choice dream to appear in the green white green national colours of Nigeria, when opportune.

The two brothers have continued to exhibit football bravery, courage and brilliance , they have continued to catch attention of coaches, scouts and agents with their shown potentials of being exceptional football players, which has earn them a top place in all stages at this their earlier football career stages with clubs in the US.

The young Ineh’s started playing football in the early ages with Nazerene United a recreational club in Illinois.

Joel Ineh born February 21, 2006, in Lagos Nigeria, and Aaron Ineh was born on July 4, 2008 , they grew up with the  deep passion for soccer, their early years were driven by the dreams of playing professional football .

Their journey to their now blossoming growth to stardom began with an MLS academy side named, Chicago Fire Academy, where they were on parade as RW, LW, F, deploying their impressive speed, intelligence, skills and in-depth tactical knowledge of the game.

Joel 6’1 in height, 18 years old , joined Chicago Fire Academy from Nazerene United, when he was 12 years old , at the age of 14, he was promoted to the U-17s,, he then moved to Colorado Rapids, where he gained fame for scoring brilliant goals in the GA qualifiers.
He was named amongst the top three prospects in Colorado Rapids, he joined FC Cincinnati U19 and made his debut with Cincinnati.

Joel won the United Premier Soccer League (UPSL) title, crowning his efforts at been considered as the fastest player in both Colorado Rapid and Cincinnati FC.

According to Top Drawer Prep Soccer, Aaron Ineh, Age 16 with 5’11 in height was amongst the top three prospect players in Illinois, he emerged as the crowned top goal scorer in the U15 season with 25 goals in 18 games .

His exceptional qualities came to the fore, on duty with the U-19s against USL teams scoring a hat trick against U-19 Vardar.

His goal poaching skills in the GA Cup qualifiers has remained a marvelous tale .
In the history of Chicago Fire Academy , Aaron is adjudged to be on the  top 10 best-talented players .

He is currently playing for the New England Revolution in Boston.

The Ineh brothers as they are fondly called said , they are driven by their dreams to play professional football in the MLS or either of the top European football leagues , couple with their strong desire to represent Nigeria at the youth and senior national teams .

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FIFA stands still over Israel football association, Palestine football federation face off, calls for peace

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By Abdulgafar Oladimeji

World football governing body FIFA is in a stalemate in finding solutions to the lingering crisis between Israel Football Association , IFA versus Palestine Football Federation . PFF.

IFA was affiliated to FIFA in 1948.

PFF had a Provisional affiliation to FIFA in 31 May 1995, became full member in 1998

FIFA has continued to hold its breath from taking a definite decision on the matter involving both football governing bodies.

Palestine Football Federation had asked FIFA to suspend or expel of Israel FA over the allegations bordering on the restrictions of the movement of players between Gaza and the West Bank.

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PFF also alleged that Israel was hindering the Palestine federation from gaining access to the importation of football equipments.

Sepp Blatter and Jacques Rogge, then presidents of FIFA and the International Olympic Committee had travelled to the region in efforts to find solutions to the dispute, this moves failed to yield the much anticipated solutions to the dispute.

In May 2024 at the FIFA Congress, meeting held in Bangkok, PFF asked for a vote on a proposal to exclude Israel, the congress then referred the matter to FIFA Council.

FIFA has continued to hope and search for mechanism through which the dispute could be resolved, considering that both federations are its affiliate that are entitled to enjoy equal treatments in all football matters.

The autumn council meeting, in Zurich, resorted to the implementation of an “independent legal analysis” by allowing for the governance, audit and compliance committee for an investigations into PFF’s allegations of discrimination in breach of FIFA regulations.

Also there were claims on the alleged participation by clubs from Palestinian territories in competitions organized by Israel.

Speaking on the dispute , Infantino said: “The FIFA Council has implemented due diligence on this very sensitive matter and, based on a thorough assessment, we have followed the advice of the independent experts.

“The ongoing violence in the region confirms that, above all considerations, and as stated at the 74th FIFA Congress, we need peace. As we remain extremely shocked by what is happening, and our thoughts are with those who are suffering, we urge all parties to restore peace to the region with immediate effect.” Infantino said .

 

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