Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sports. Show all posts
Saturday, 17 October 2009
Ghana Beat Brazil, Make History
Thursday, 8 October 2009
Nigeria Shouldn’t Have Lost To Germany
By Hakeem Babalola
Soccer
The Flying Eagles had the better chance in every aspect of the game. But 10-men Germans came twice from behind to prevent what could have been the biggest shock of the tournament. Germany 3 Nigeria 2 in the U-20 second match in Egypt read more
Soccer
The Flying Eagles had the better chance in every aspect of the game. But 10-men Germans came twice from behind to prevent what could have been the biggest shock of the tournament. Germany 3 Nigeria 2 in the U-20 second match in Egypt
Saturday, 3 October 2009
Egypt U-20: Flying Eagles Still Can Fly
By Hakeem BabalolaTalking Sports
I disagree with Coach Samson Siasia who said that this was the worst team ever. The boys are not that bad. In those matches they lost to Spain and Venezuela , our boys showed some skills but couldn't find the net. Of course I agree that if a team played two games and lost two games, the team should be written off read more
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Hardwork & Patience Make A Pro-Footballer
By Emmanuel Zigidik,
Afrique Inter Secretary
Talking Football
We had our annual dinner get together at the famous Trofea Restaurant on Sunday 16 August. But it was more than just eating, drinking and partying. The dinner was organised to make the players think about football and to play football. It is also to let them know that football is all about patience and preparation. read more
Afrique Inter SecretaryTalking Football
We had our annual dinner get together at the famous Trofea Restaurant on Sunday 16 August. But it was more than just eating, drinking and partying. The dinner was organised to make the players think about football and to play football. It is also to let them know that football is all about patience and preparation. read more
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Hardwork & Patience Make A Prof Footballer
By Emmanuel Zigidik, Afrique Internationale Secretary Talking Football
We had our annual dinner get together at the famous Trofea Restaurant on Sunday 16 August. But it was more than just eating, drinking and partying. The dinner was organised to make the players think about football and to play football. It is also to let them know that football is all about patience and preparation. We also want the new players to see and feel what the club tradition is all about.
It was another pleasant night for everyone as players, coaches, management and sponsors dwel
t on the performance of the team. Of course our team have come of age. We played 14 matches, winning 12 and losing two this season. We currently have new players: two Hungarians, four Nigerians, One Cameroonian and two from Ivory Coast.
The Head Coach, Dr. Agonglo Joel, distributed gifts to the players according to dedication, seriousness, participation, concentration, performance during training and matches. However, Agonglo singled out the captain, Samson Emmanuel, for his extra-ordinary performance. As a result, Samson's gift was more special than other players.
It was a special moment because I recall that some African players initially didn't want to join the club because they were sceptical about anything being organised by the black people. It is a good feeling to know that the club is now in BLSZ 1.
Dr Bálogh Sandor, our main sponsor, was particularly happy for the club's rapid success as he hugged and shook Agonglo hands in recognition of his tremendous work. He congratulated the players for being promoted to BLSZ 1 and encouraged them to do more in other to enter Professional 3 next season saying, "he knows it gonna be though but they should put more efforts to win the league". He added that he will deliver a new set of training kits for the new season in short time. He also reassured us that he will always be there both spiritually and physically as long as we continue to win matches.
The president, Nelson Victor on behalf of the team appreciated Bálogh's support and encouragement towards the club development.
He said: "Thank you for being with us this last season. Thank you for your wonderful contributions, including taxes paid on the registered members/players of this team. And thank you for the things you are about to do for the team both the Junior and Senior team".
In the past there was nothing like Football Academy in Hungary to encourage African players in their career. As I said, this club is about making players think about professional football. It is the club's believe that a player has to start somewhere before winning international awards like European Footballer of the Year or even World Footballer. And most importantly, our players are being demanded for abroad.
My experience in the Afrika Stars FC Club has taught me that discipline is very important in the development of a football team. For instance, it will be very difficult for a team to make it without a dedicated and diligent coach.
Therefore, we are encouraging the youths (between the age of 6 to 22 or 23) to go professional. They should join us because we have lots of programmes to build their football talent. And in order to enter the Academy, they need to submit CV. If the applicant is 16 or 17, the head coach will contact the person for trials. In case the applicant falls below, then Coach Andrew will take him up to his satisfaction.
We had our annual dinner get together at the famous Trofea Restaurant on Sunday 16 August. But it was more than just eating, drinking and partying. The dinner was organised to make the players think about football and to play football. It is also to let them know that football is all about patience and preparation. We also want the new players to see and feel what the club tradition is all about.
It was another pleasant night for everyone as players, coaches, management and sponsors dwel
t on the performance of the team. Of course our team have come of age. We played 14 matches, winning 12 and losing two this season. We currently have new players: two Hungarians, four Nigerians, One Cameroonian and two from Ivory Coast.The Head Coach, Dr. Agonglo Joel, distributed gifts to the players according to dedication, seriousness, participation, concentration, performance during training and matches. However, Agonglo singled out the captain, Samson Emmanuel, for his extra-ordinary performance. As a result, Samson's gift was more special than other players.
It was a special moment because I recall that some African players initially didn't want to join the club because they were sceptical about anything being organised by the black people. It is a good feeling to know that the club is now in BLSZ 1.
Dr Bálogh Sandor, our main sponsor, was particularly happy for the club's rapid success as he hugged and shook Agonglo hands in recognition of his tremendous work. He congratulated the players for being promoted to BLSZ 1 and encouraged them to do more in other to enter Professional 3 next season saying, "he knows it gonna be though but they should put more efforts to win the league". He added that he will deliver a new set of training kits for the new season in short time. He also reassured us that he will always be there both spiritually and physically as long as we continue to win matches.
The president, Nelson Victor on behalf of the team appreciated Bálogh's support and encouragement towards the club development.
He said: "Thank you for being with us this last season. Thank you for your wonderful contributions, including taxes paid on the registered members/players of this team. And thank you for the things you are about to do for the team both the Junior and Senior team".
In the past there was nothing like Football Academy in Hungary to encourage African players in their career. As I said, this club is about making players think about professional football. It is the club's believe that a player has to start somewhere before winning international awards like European Footballer of the Year or even World Footballer. And most importantly, our players are being demanded for abroad.
My experience in the Afrika Stars FC Club has taught me that discipline is very important in the development of a football team. For instance, it will be very difficult for a team to make it without a dedicated and diligent coach.
Therefore, we are encouraging the youths (between the age of 6 to 22 or 23) to go professional. They should join us because we have lots of programmes to build their football talent. And in order to enter the Academy, they need to submit CV. If the applicant is 16 or 17, the head coach will contact the person for trials. In case the applicant falls below, then Coach Andrew will take him up to his satisfaction.
Sunday, 4 January 2009
African Club Wins Hungarian Medal
Hakeem Babalola ReportsMembers of the Afrique Internationale Club de Football were presented with medals from the Hungarian Football Federation for topping Budapest 3rd Division League tournament in the last season. The presentation was held at the annual dinner party which took place at the popular TROFEA RESTAURANT in Budapest on December 28...read more
Saturday, 20 October 2007
Nigeria's Under-17 World Cup Winning Coach is Dead
Nigeria Football Association (NFA) announced on Saturday that Theophilus Adeyemi Tella, who led the national U-17 male team, Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA World Cup in South Korea only 41 days ago, had succumbed to the cold hands of death after valiant efforts to save his life failed click and read more
Odegbami,
Onigbinde, others mourn Tella Taofeek Babalola reports from Nigeria
Following the death of Nigeria’s Under-17 world Cup winning coach, Yemi Tella on Satu
rday, Nigerians have reacted with shock and disbelief with many paying glowing tributes. Nationsport spoke with some coaches, administrators and ex internationals click and read moreNFA to Immortalise Tella
Nigerian Football Association (NFA) has set plans in motion to immortalize under-17 national team, Golden Eaglets late coach, Theophilus Adeyemi Tella, who died early Saturday at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). click and read more
Saturday, 8 September 2007
Under-17 W/Cup Final:Nigeria 3 Spain 0
Eaglets coach, Yemi Tella and golden boot winner, Chrisantus Macauly (left) goalkeeper Ajiboye's save, and some actions during the match.
Nigeria has won t
he U-17 World Cup in South Korea. the Eaglets beat Spain on penalties by 3 goals to nil after goalless draw which ran into the extra-time. Nigerian goal keeper, Ajiboye saved two of the three penalties to become hero of the match and possibly the tournamen
t. Nigerian striker, Chrisantus Macauley won the golden boot for being the highest goalscorer with seven goals. Yemi Tella, 
the Eaglets coach, is undoubtedly the happiest man in the world right now. Nigeria has won it thrice while Spain has lost it thrice.The Eaglets beat France 2-1, Japan 3-0 and Haiti 4-1 during the group stages. They defeated Colum
bia 2-1 in the round of 16. It was a sweet revenge when they beat Argentina by 2-0 in the quarter final, and Germany 3-1 in the semi-final.Double Joy
Nigeria beats Lesotho in the Nations Cup Qualifying series
Super Eagles 2 Lesotho 0
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