Golden Eaglets is intact, news of failed MRI test is false alarm

The news that first team members of Golden Eaglets failed MRI test is not correct. The team is intact.

Football fans in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja and it's environs that have been watching the training sessions friendly matches of the Golden Eaglets can bear witness that the team is taking shape and remained intact. 

Please if you live in Abuja, feel free to come and watch the Eaglets train at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja stadium. You can find out.

The MRI test conducted by the NFF found few players on grade 5 and these players are out. 

The pass grade is from grades 1 - 5, but the policy of NFF is that players on grade 5 will not be taken to the competition venue because they may fall into grade 6 when CAF conduct their own MRI test due to the fact that the borderline between grade 5 and 6 is very little.

In order to avoid that risk, the NFF insists that only players from grade 1 - 4 will represent Nigeria at the International tournament.

The team played another friendly game today and defeated Turbo touch academy 2-0.

Lagos FA Boss hails Manu Garba's appointment as Golden Eaglets' coach

Lagos State Football Association Chairman, Hajji Liameed Olawale Gafar, has congratulated Manu Garba, on his appointment as the new head coach of the Nigeria U17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets. 

Manu Garba's first tenure as Eaglets Manager saw him handling footballers such as Taiwo Awoniyi, Kelechi Iheanacho, Isaac Success, Francis Uzoho, Chidiebere Nwakali and Musa Muhammed to victory at the 2013 FIFA U17 World Cup.

 

According to Hajji Gafar, he believes that this experience makes Manu Garba the ideal candidate to lead the Golden Eaglets to new heights.

The coach who returns for his third stint with the team has been saddled with the responsibility of leading the current crop of players to next month's WAFU B U17 Championship which serves as qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) recently appointed the former Flying Eagles manager as the Golden Eaglets' head coach.

Hajji Gafar harped on the need to make talents discovered at the NFF/NPFL U17 Youth League a priority by the gaffer. 

"I would like to congratulate you (Manu Garba) on your appointment as the new head coach of the Golden Eaglets," said Hajji Gafar, NFF/NPFL Youth Development Coordinator (Southwest Zone).

"I strongly believe your rich experience in coaching young talents will propel our development football brand, the Golden Eaglets, to the pedestal we have always desired it to be."

"I urge you to strive for nothing but excellence, be open to constructive criticisms and be your own man.

"The leadership of NFF has set the ball rolling through NPFL before appointing Manu Garba so the screening exercise for players should be a walk in the park. 

"I appeal that the new U17 team should be built around NPFL Youth League players across Nigeria. 

"The 17 top talents from the Southwest zone include Abiodun Olawoye (Shooting Stars), Oguniran Mujeeb Tomiwa (Shooting Stars), Samad Adekunle (Shooting Stars), Taofeek Afolabi Samad (Shooting Stars), Aribo Faith (Remo Stars), Olasunkanmi Abass (Remo Stars), Adejimi Peter (Remo Stars), Olatunji Olamilekan (Remo Stars) and Olaniyo Precious (Remo Stars)." 

"Others are Yusuf Abdullahi (Sporting Lagos), Oluwaseun Akanji (Sporting Lagos), Edward Ochigbo (Sporting Lagos), Naziru Yusuf (Sporting Lagos), Michael Awelewa (Sporting Lagos), Samuel Ita Umoh (Sporting Lagos), Afolabi Omobolaji Oluwasegun (Sunshine Stars) and Kehinde Oluwole (Sunshine Stars)."

"This should enable NFF/NPFL clubs and coaches of these young prodigies benefit fully from where they've been sowing," Hajji Gafar concluded.

Hon Mailantarki reveals plans on Football Players Development

....As MCFA Kick Start Lagos Scouting Tourney Brightly 

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Gombe State is on the verge of becoming a hub of football players development in Northeastern Nigeria as the President of Mailantarki Care Football Academy (MCFA) Hon Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki disclosed the latest development on the academy scheduled programs in Nigeria and abroad. 

The academy has in the past few weeks concluded its mega screening exercise across states in Northern Nigeria under the tutelage of ex-National U-17 gaffer Manu Garba where 40 talented players were selected to represent the MCFA in its upcoming scouting tournaments scheduled to hold in Lagos on Tuesday with another coming in October to be hosted in Gombe the base of MCFA all courtesy of the ex-lawmaker in partnership with UDE sports management limited Lagos. 

Mailantarki further stated in an interview that part of his effort to ensure talented footballers have secure advanced careers in the oversee include foreign scouting trips were his boys will as well avail to directors and agents for the luckiest ones to seal career deals. 

The Abuja based politician and business mogul had recently returned from Europe where he sealed partnership deals with top clubs in Portugal and France as part of his commitment and passion in promoting talented players from his home state Gombe and Nigeria at large. 

European clubs licensed scout/agent, Swedish football administrator Patrick Mork will lead other Scouters in the Lagos scouting tourney where MCFA got better of its opponent Schimchi FC in the opener courtesy Ibrahim Muhammed lone goal on Tuesday while Ahmed Muhammed Lamido scored in another victory for the Mailantarki boys the following day against Akure's Mandot FC all actions was held at the legacy football pitch Surulere, Lagos as lads from various clubs continue to showcase their talents for possible football career deals across European clubs.

NPFL Preview: Oluyole Warriors ready to hold Scorpions

After a disappointing home draw against Plateau United last week at home, Shooting Stars will be looking for an extra push to get a decent result on the road when they visit the Pantami Stadium this weekend.

Gombe United dim Remo Stars

It's was a game of misfortune for Remo Stars as Fabason Djoufouna's 87th minute strike secured maximum points for Gombe United and ended Remo Stars' dreams of picking a point on the road. 

NNL Super4: Remo Stars Pip Gombe Utd to claim third place spot

Three penalty saves from Chizoba Ndukwe ensured a win for Remo Stars in the third place match of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4 at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe State.

Gombe United Appoints Manu Garba as Technical Adviser

Nigeria Professional Football League returnee Gombe United Football Club has agreed terms with Golden Eaglet Coach Manu Garba (OON) to take over as Technical Adviser with immediate effect.

Golden Eaglets Arrive Niamey, Relish Menas’ Test

The Golden Eaglets have arrived in Niamey for their Africa U17 Cup of Nations qualifier against Junior Menas of Niger Republic, taking place on Saturday. Camped at the Royal Palace Hotel, the players have expressed confidence ahead of the crucial game.

Eaglets Secure Narrow win over Niger Republic

FIFA U17 World Cup defending champions, Golden Eaglets of Nigeria started their campaign for the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Madagascar 2017 with a narrow 1-0 win against Junior Menas of Niger Republic at the Abuja National Stadium on Saturday.

Garba Welcomes Ugbade's Return to Golden Eaglets

Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach, Manu Garba (OON) has described the arrival
of Coach Nduka Ugbade to the U-17 National Camp in Abuja on Sunday as
a good addition that would bolster the team’s quest for a ticket to the next Africa U17 Cup of Nations to be held in Madagascar next year.