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Nigeria Under-20 win the 2011 African Youth Championship

Nigeria are triumphant in AYC

Posted: 2011-05-01 18:00

Nigeria's Under-20s, the Flying Eagles, won the African Youth Championship title for a record sixth time after beating the Cubs of Cameroon 3-2 in a thrilling Final.

An even first half ended scoreless but the match burst into life 15 minutes from the end with Kayode Olarenwaju smacking home after springing the cubs' offside trap.

Five minutes later, it was 2-0 to Nigeria as Uche Nwofor scored from the spot after Kayode was fouled in the area by the Cameroonian keeper.

With the game seemingly done and dusted, Cameroon launched a great comeback with two quickfire goals from Frank Ohandza and Edgar Sally.

But substitute Terry Envoh rounded up the scoring barely a minute into extra time to complete a fantastic tournament.

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Mr.Error: 2011-05-01 18:04

Good job!

Mr.Error: 2011-05-01 18:04

When if Super Falcons playing Ghana?

Mr.Error: 2011-05-01 18:05

When is Super Falcons playing Ghana?

BULLY: 2011-05-01 18:13

Congratulations Nigeria. I’m proud.
Very good goal keeper.
You are good Kayode, sorry about the red card.
Thanks coach, good team overall.
I hear Ghanaians are angry, they hate us because we’re good.
They wish it was them.

Naijaboi : 2011-05-01 18:16

Nigerians r always superior in every thing! Weldone boiz........we rule! Haters,go n hug ur street's transformer!

joel : 2011-05-01 18:16

wat a way to silence our football enemy

luise-hero: 2011-05-01 18:17

congratulation to all Nigerians we are champion again Nigeria football has rising again a year of good and fruitful harvest but in government affair and sport victory is always joyful to be//Obuh thx fly eagles thax and NFF thx ,,and to all who supported this team with a positive comment thx ones again ,,Obuh please watch out for one or two expensive mistake u did today and learn from it bringing in two striker when we are already two goals up was a terrible blonder i could have love to see u bringing in a midfielder and a defender ,well no one is above mistake but some uncalled for mistakes kills your good work hope u learn from that,, one love to all Nigeria

luise-hero: 2011-05-01 18:17

congratulation to all Nigerians we are champion again Nigeria football has rising again a year of good and fruitful harvest but in government affair and sport victory is always joyful to be//Obuh thx fly eagles thax and NFF thx ,,and to all who supported this team with a positive comment thx ones again ,,Obuh please watch out for one or two expensive mistake u did today and learn from it bringing in two striker when we are already two goals up was a terrible blonder i could have love to see u bringing in a midfielder and a defender ,well no one is above mistake but some uncalled for mistakes kills your good work hope u learn from that,, one love to all Nigeria

Omo 9ja: 2011-05-01 18:23

Ali-hamudul-lilahi robili-alamin. What else can i say, to God be the glory. Congratulation's we Nigerian's and Africa in general. Kudos to Caoch Obuh and his boy's. Now that the cup it's back to us, we have a lot to do because we have no time to waste and Coach Obuh must invite more players to this team so that they can form a solid squared for the world cup in few months to come. Kudos to Cameroon too, they tried their best but Allah is on our side. Once again congratulations to 9ja. God bless Nigeria!

deprince001: 2011-05-01 18:28

Congratulation to john obuh boys and all soccer loving Nigeria.
No better way to congratulate our re-elected president.
But...
Their performance is not convincing enough. A lot of work has to be done b4 the WYC especially in the defence line. I wish them the best of luck.

SA lack talents! : 2011-05-01 18:29

Hope black queens beat falcons to bring reprieve to we ghanaians.South africa,my advice to you is begin to import excess quality talents from ghana then you can excel in football.shabalala!makalele!kumalo!are all just noise making.

Omo 9ja: 2011-05-01 18:30

Ali-hamudul-lilahi robili-alamin. What else can i say, to God be the glory. Congratulation's to we Nigerian's and Africa in general. Kudos to Caoch Obuh and his boy's. Now that the cup it's back to us, we have a lot to do because we have no time to waste and Coach Obuh must invite more players to this team so that they can form a solid squared for the world cup in few months to come. Kudos to Cameroon too, they tried their best but Allah is on our side. Once again congratulations to 9ja. God bless Nigeria!

deprince001: 2011-05-01 18:30

Congratulation to john obuh boys and all soccer loving Nigerians.
No better way to congratulate our re-elected president.
But...
Their performance is not convincing enough. A lot of work has to be done b4 the WYC especially in the defence line. I wish them the best of luck.

inno : 2011-05-01 18:34

Currently d best U20 team in africa and arguably d best in d world

blaqqest: 2011-05-01 18:36

Congrats my boys, made me proud today!!! However, I do have some thoughts: John Obuh is a bone head coach, his decision to take out a midfielder so as to introduce an attacking minded player in stanley okoro cost us the lead and consequently sent the game to ET. We have a goalie that has good reflexes but no technical ability... the 2 goals scored could have been made tougher on the strikers if his positioning and timing was on par. He needs intensive training before the WC. I think he should be sent to go work with Shorunmu for at least a month. With all that said, I, again, congratulate my boys on a historic victory over a rival in Cameroon!

topstarz: 2011-05-01 18:40

Nigeria experiencing transformations, its GOODLUCK fever !!!!

Philosopher`: 2011-05-01 18:40

Weldone! weldone!! weldone!!! I'm so praud to be a nigerian. 6 time African champion no be beans o. Up naija

SA lack talents! : 2011-05-01 18:42

Am a football officianado,am available for free to the noise makers South africa.i have over 20 quality young boys in kumasi below 22yrs.i bet you,the worst of this boys is better than the best player of bayana barubish.they are all for free all they need do is change of name..9ja dont need them.God bless ghana

stan: 2011-05-01 18:43

wow i just came home now from the beach , Watching the Result makes me so happy even though Man U , lost today but am happy F/Eagles won. Good job boys well done up F/Eagels up Nigeria

sleek: 2011-05-01 18:44

Great news from SA! At least after the nasty elections news, we sport fans can have something to smile about. Congrats Flying Eagles, you have to start fly higher now, because the world cup is a different ball game

topstarz: 2011-05-01 18:44

Our keeper was good , but i would love if he got more height

wiseman: 2011-05-01 18:49

Congratulaions Nigeria!!!!!

Up flying Eagles of Nigeria, up coach John Obuh. This is the era of good omen in Nigerian football. For the first time Nigeria beat Cameroun in the final of a major competition. Era of Goodluck in Nigerian football. More work still needs to be done and more players needs to be recalled for the world cup. But before then let me enjoy this victory!

Super Eagles winning in all fronts, Dream Team (U23) performing wonders, Super Falcons scoring big, surely this is a sign of a new era.
Shame to the Billions (both mobile and original), your Amodu is cooling off coaching primary school. @OkonHouseBoy, I know you are just seeking relevance so better to ignore you. Just go back the kitchen, okay? Kob inua fo, daka, ibod ebot

John (Geneva): 2011-05-01 19:02

The little guy (Keeper) is indeed very good. He leads the counter attack by not holding too long to the ball. He throws the ball out fast, smartly and kicks well. Too bad about his height but his other good qualities overshadows his litttle height. I like his style. Well done the Flying Eagles. We are back and this time back to stay

JAY: 2011-05-01 19:08

Congratulations fellow Nigerians!!

Result from Dutch League today

VVV Venlo 3 - Feyenoord Rotterdam 2
A.Musa 34'
A.Musa 70'
M.Uchebo 77'

Its all good!!

Billion : 2011-05-01 19:08

Congrats Nigeria but I'm not convinced this team can do well at the world cup, conceding 2 goals in 8 mins show a mediocre performance, the goalie is jittery, our right back is slow and lazy (probably due to old age). Even the Obuh's substitution cost us the Camerounian equalizer, he will be exposed more at the world cup. @Wiseman you can write whatever you like, na you get your hand. Please attack issues not persons, we are all here for the development of Nigeria football. .........Billion Original

harryson: 2011-05-01 19:10

Good Job boys.More good things to come.Go and conquer the world.

Throw In: 2011-05-01 19:12

Good play. Congratulations Nigeria. Good news is that Ahmed Musa will be present at the world cup in Nigeria. What of Uja? Aluko? We need to invite more players for the world cup please. Cameroun met their match today

Apiripah: 2011-05-01 19:19

Is the Camera man from Cameroon?WTF,He focus his camera on cameroon fans through out the game,Never shown Nigerian fans and their trumpet.Coach Obuh,Congrats but Your Team didnt look deadly like of your U17,Whats going on?


FOUR SIGHTS LEGEND

na the same people: 2011-05-01 19:20

Congratulations to all kudos to caoch Obuh and his boys....let's start immediately for the big one

Jonnie : 2011-05-01 19:22

@Billion, what of your brother, mentor, father, uncle Shuabu Amodu that conceded 3 goals in 10 minutes with Tunisia? At least Obuh won, did your brother, uncle, father, mentor win? Please shut your trap! Celebrate good thing if you see one you can't be a pessimist no-eye-4-progress animal

omooba: 2011-05-01 19:23

Good job my Flying Eagles, but you almost make me have heart attack, when our two goals lead was cancelled by Cameroon within 5mins. Jonh Obuh should invite more players to the fying eagles camp before the world cup. Why can't Jonn Obuh forgive Emmanuel Sanni, with Emmanuel Sanni on field we could have scored more goals.

Prince N: 2011-05-01 19:29

congratulation to F/Eagle and our their lovely coach Mr Obuh, thanks for making millions of people happy, i salute all good Nigeria fans, special thanks to those who did not give up when things were going backward. Our football is progressing, i pray that other's area Nigeria is lacking behind as a country will soon be touched and start progessing by grace of God. GOD BLESS NIGERIA.

Tartan: 2011-05-01 19:34

Where is Ojabu?............Pls Obuh learn and improve the way you make substitution.........World Cup is a different ball game........Try and look for more players to fit in the positions that are porous...........

Smoke: 2011-05-01 19:36

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kennyenz: 2011-05-01 19:38

thanks guy you`ve made us proud.......@Billion original or fake;you better stay out of comments co`s ur nothing but a hater,i can`t even find the right adjective to use when i ought to give u names......wait,whenever ur AMODU takes charge again,if he will ever do so,then you can have stuffs to write.

Tartan: 2011-05-01 19:40

KON...the best site for complete soccer News........thanks everyone for your contributions to make the site lively and interesting. The Kudos go to all...........Colin Udoh, u are a disgrace.........alot of things you can do to make this site more vibrant. But you are too lazy, and lay back tweeting instead of working to attain a greater heights.
I salute all in this forum........Billions (fake & Original), OkondhouseBoy, Bola, Coache, stan, wiseman, TOhellwithGhana......and all others........pls keep up the good work........and thanks for helping that lazy Colin Udoh out everyday.

UP NAIJA............NAIJA$LIFE...............

jude: 2011-05-01 20:07

congrats Obuh....now that some class!!! winning when it really matters..up flying eagles

OkonHouseBoy: 2011-05-01 20:16

I CONGRATULATE THEM BUT THEY ARE STILL old men IN UNDER-20 CLOTHING. NIJA TILL I DIE

OkonHouseBoy: 2011-05-01 20:16

I CONGRATULATE THEM BUT THEY ARE STILL old men IN UNDER-20 CLOTHING. NIJA TILL I DIE

OkonHouseBoy: 2011-05-01 20:16

I CONGRATULATE THEM BUT THEY ARE STILL old men IN UNDER-20 CLOTHING. NIJA TILL I DIE

OkonHouseBoy: 2011-05-01 20:16

I CONGRATULATE THEM BUT THEY ARE STILL old men IN UNDER-20 CLOTHING. NIJA TILL I DIE

OkonHouseBoy: 2011-05-01 20:26

I CONGRATULATE THEM BUT THEY ARE STILL old men IN UNDER-20 CLOTHING. NIJA TILL I DIE. Coach Obuh better should please invite my Oga pikin for the world cup proper, Uchenna Soludo(only 16yrs old), a teenage All american sensational high school striker. fans will go insolvent just to watch this wonder boy's facile control of the soccer ball.
Without making any conjexture in remarks, NIGERIA CAN NEVER ANY WIN UNDER-20 WITHOUT MY OGA PIKIN, UCHENNA SOLUDO EXCEPT HIS COUNTERPART EXIST IN THIS WORLD.

arsenal 4 life : 2011-05-01 21:06

naija 4eva strong. Thumps up naija. We are solidly behind u. Super eagles shud learn 2 av winning mentality, even in world cup, not 2 make d number. Success is ours.

kepler: 2011-05-01 21:28

@cosmiradogh, U know everymatch comes with a very different gameplan and expectation. Ghana has never been a walkover for Nigeria, and the fact that they missed out of the olympics will further add much grudge and interest to that match. I believe that if the midfield is worked on so that they boys can have enough cover for the defence, i am sure that the attack can deliver anytime , anyday. The attackers are World Class, I can assure you that.@Segun, I am not Chyna Acherou and have never met him, i was not even opportuned to follow his tweet at twitter, I am not a journalist either, i am just a passionate follower of the round leather game.I , nonetheless agree with you on the need for journalists to impress it upon the coaches of our national team to use only the best legs, ofcourse that is why it is a National team, only the Best can be good enough.If our coaches can do this, then Nigeria have no business with failure.Overall I think a new dawn is here, U23 doing well, U20 are African Champions, so we will not lack good players in the next three years, but this is the time to build on it.
@Flying Eagles, Congratulations!!! Obuh good Job, but work on the team's psyche especially when they are leading. Its not everytime you throw away a two goal lead and still survive. The performance in the final was very good, they were purposeful and direct in their approach. I was encouraged with the play. Columbia, here we come!!!

Onyeka : 2011-05-01 21:44

It was a splendid development when a country is at peace,like wise the players will improve

dona: 2011-05-01 22:16

Once again congrats to F/eagle and coach Obun but the truth must be told,we can't perform like this in w/c in june just 2 months away,i will suggest we bring in more quality players with another good goal keeper,this guy tried(Paul) but is not good enough for the team ,maybe as second choice g/keeper but not as first choice g/k and there some other areas need to be getting players for,i think what help us little today is the fact that we have few of players played together in last 17 w/c so the understading is there little,we need to invite more of the players join the team,players like Sanni and Ojabu,and some other young quality players to beef up the team before the w/c in june.Last not the least i think Mr,Obuh need to improve on his technical ability,it almost cost us the match today.
Thanks

Idris : 2011-05-01 22:24

Remaining u20 world cup come july

kempi: 2011-05-01 22:27

@OkonHouseBoy: while i can't swear that all the boys are under the age of 20 yrs, i will say they r very young boys cos i saw them at close range b4, during, and after 2 matches - d semi final and final games. they r very young boys man! they look a lot bigger when u see them from a distance on d pitch. and even much bigger on TV screens. [i suppose we all know/agree that images look more beautiful/elaborate on TV]. so i'll plead u take it slightly kindly with the team, and encourage the.
i may have a bit of a worry, if u use this medium to try to sell ur boss's son to the coach. it isn't completely wrong; but isn't totally right neither. u can suggest it more subtly tho. no offence meant.
in all, the boys did well. u

kempi: 2011-05-01 22:32

can someone help inform me (put me to light) as regards the VERY LONG break in the Nigerian League? Colins may be well informed on this, and should be able to help here.
thanks!

Eric: 2011-05-01 22:53

Congrats!! They can now dedicate the cup to a fallen hero, OLUBAYO ADEFEMI.

Soccerwisdom: 2011-05-01 22:58

Great job boys, well done. Obuh what remains is to fortify the team. The AYC has been a good test of the team's character, some of the guys that did it well at the last U17 should be returned to the team, with a few new faces in all departments especially defence and then the goal scorers.
Well done, let us enjoy the victory.

Smoke: 2011-05-01 23:16

@ kepler

You shouldn't point fingers at Super Eagles for not being able to have a "winning mentality". The only mentality we have is win at junior level by all means necessary by grooming older men instead of grooming and exposing younger players of the right age.

I am Nigerian and I'm proud of what our boys did in South Africa but when will there be a successful transition to the senior level? We stood proud when our "U-17" took apart Spain in 2007 by way of penalties and yet Spain had the last laugh by having 7 members of that particular team successfully graduating to lift the concluded 2010 World Cup in South Africa. While that has happened we are still stuck in pursuit of junior World Cup glory instead of using the same stage to build and expose real boys of 20 years old or younger.

Gentlemen, we and the rest of Africans are cheating and winning at junior level at the expense of not properly and effectively using the very programme that produces real talent. Europe and South America are using the tournaments to produce the best in the world today, but why can't we? Everybody knows the answer to that. The naked truth can be ugly and might not sit well with my fellow Nigerians but it is the reality...and we must face it head on.

Nonetheless, good work Flying Eagles. Long live Nigeria!

Richie: 2011-05-02 00:09

Congratulations to the coach and to the players for winning the trophy and putting smiles on the faces of soccer-loving Nigerians (home and abroad). I also congratulate the Cameroonians players for a good fighting spirit. Though they fought till the end, two of their players, especially the one wearing jersey No. 10 should have earned a red card for a hard tackling and committing unnecessary infringements.

The lesson we derived from the game is not to lose concentration even when leading. A match isn’t won until the referee blows the final whistle. The flying eagles need focus and should strive to fight for the ball whenever they lose possession. The defenders went to sleep thinking the match was over since Nigeria was leading 2-0 and the match was less than 10 minutes to regulation time. Many of us watching the match in Nigeria almost had a heart attack when the Cameroonians leveled up, scoring two quick goals in 6 minutes to regulation time.

Be that as it may, I don’t think the coach should overhaul the team. The World Cup is in two months’ time. Instead, he could bring in (or introduce) three or four good players to beef up the defense and add more bite to the attack.

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN AND WISHING THE TEAM SUCCESS AT THE UNDER 20 WORLD CUP!

kepler: 2011-05-02 00:23

@ smoke. I think some of the Nigerian players had MRI scan two years ago, when they featured at the U 17 championship in Nigeria. Again Siasia is going for Nigerians abroad whose ages are verified to be true and correct.So in all these, i believe that very soon we will have genuine players whose ages cant be doubted. In the meantime, lets make do with what we have right now.

red skin: 2011-05-02 00:31

I thought Ghana is out of the Olympics Qualifies, why are ppl commenting that they our Dream team next opponent? Don't know if I got it right....Somebody help !!

cosmiradogh: 2011-05-02 01:10

@red skin the Olympic qualifier is different from the all Africa Games the match between Ghana and Nigeria is for the all Africa Games and not the Olympic

Richie: 2011-05-02 01:13

@red skin

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS:
Nigeria will face Ghana during June and July for a place at the September All-Africa Games in Mozambique where football and athletics are expected to be the main attractions at the quadrennial 'African Olympics'.

Nigeria and South Africa have cruised into the final qualifying round for the 2011 All-Africa Games football tournament. Nigeria defeated Liberia 6:1 in Benin, while South Africa though lost 2-1 away to Malawi after conceding a late goal, but were comfortable aggregate winners having taken a three-goal lead in the first leg.

Richie: 2011-05-02 01:13

@red skin

ALL AFRICA GAMES QUALIFIERS:
Nigeria will face Ghana during June and July for a place at the September All-Africa Games in Mozambique where football and athletics are expected to be the main attractions at the quadrennial 'African Olympics'.

Nigeria and South Africa have cruised into the final qualifying round for the 2011 All-Africa Games football tournament. Nigeria defeated Liberia 6:1 in Benin, while South Africa though lost 2-1 away to Malawi after conceding a late goal, but were comfortable aggregate winners having taken a three-goal lead in the first leg.

To Hell With Ghana!: 2011-05-02 01:24

Nigeria dedicates victory to new President
http://www.cafonline.com/competition/can-u-20_2011/news/9409-nigeria-dedicates-victory-to-new-president.html

Thank God for the wise decision of the Flying Eagles to dedicate the Cup to the living President of the country and not to a dead person. At last the diabolic wisdom and mundane belief of some KON Commentators was not followed.

John Obuh was asked this question by CAFonline: To whom do you dedicate today’s victory?

The wise coach who has more experience in life than some jolly-jolly wannabes had this to say,
JO: To our newly elected President. Goodluck Jonathan the president of the Federal republic of Nigeria.

Thank God the victory was not dedicated to the dead. This is a victory for the living!

Finally, I rest my case.....

jeff: 2011-05-02 02:31

[SMH],@Smoke, could you please name the SEVEN players from the Spanish 2007 under17 squad that lifted the last senior worldcup?????

Spanish under17 squad korea 2007
Yelco Ramos January 21, 1990 (aged 17) Villarreal
2 DF Alex Bolaños January 6, 1990 (aged 17) Barcelona
3 DF Alberto Morgado May 10, 1990 (aged 17) Alavés
4 DF David Rochela February 19, 1990 (aged 17) Deportivo La Coruña
5 DF Nacho January 18, 1990 (aged 17) Real Madrid
6 MF Ignacio Camacho (c) May 4, 1990 (aged 17) Atlético Madrid
7 MF Ximo Forner January 27, 1990 (aged 17) Valencia
8 MF David González Díaz January 20, 1990 (aged 17) Barcelona
9 FW Bojan Krkić August 28, 1990 (aged 16) Barcelona
10 MF Fran Mérida March 4, 1990 (aged 17) ****nal
11 FW Ismael López January 29, 1990 (aged 17) Athletic Bilbao
12 MF Lucas Porcar February 18, 1990 (aged 17) Espanyol
13 GK David de Gea November 7, 1990 (aged 16) Atlético Madrid
14 MF Iago Falqué January 4, 1990 (aged 17) Barcelona
15 DF Sergio Rodríguez August 22, 1990 (aged 16) Atlético Madrid
16 FW Daniel Aquino July 27, 1990 (aged 17) Murcia
17 DF Francisco Javier Atienza January 18, 1990 (aged 17) Atlético Madrid
18 MF Sergio Tejera May 28, 1990 (aged 17) Chelsea
19 MF Jordi Pablo Ripollés January 1, 1990 (aged 17) Villarreal
20 MF Asier Illarramendi March 8, 1990 (aged 17) Real Sociedad
21 GK Diego Mariño May 9, 1990 (aged 17) Villarreal


Spanish 2010 Worldcup Squad

GK Iker Casillas (c) 20 May 1981 (aged 29) 104 Real Madrid
2 DF Raúl Albiol 4 September 1985 (aged 24) 23 Real Madrid
3 DF Gerard Piqué 2 February 1987 (aged 23) 16 Barcelona
4 DF Carlos Marchena 31 July 1979 (aged 30) 59 Valencia
5 DF Carles Puyol 13 April 1978 (aged 32) 83 Barcelona
6 MF Andrés Iniesta 11 May 1984 (aged 26) 43 Barcelona
7 FW David Villa 3 December 1981 (aged 28) 58 Valencia
8 MF Xavi 25 January 1980 (aged 30) 87 Barcelona
9 FW Fernando Torres 20 March 1984 (aged 26) 73 Liverpool
10 MF Cesc Fàbregas 4 May 1987 (aged 23) 49 ****nal
11 DF Joan Capdevila 3 February 1978 (aged 32) 46 Villarreal
12 GK Víctor Valdés 14 January 1982 (aged 28) 1 Barcelona
13 MF Juan Manuel Mata 28 April 1988 (aged 22) 8 Valencia
14 MF Xabi Alonso 25 November 1981 (aged 28) 69 Real Madrid
15 DF Sergio Ramos 30 March 1986 (aged 24) 60 Real Madrid
16 MF Sergio Busquets 16 July 1988 (aged 21) 13 Barcelona
17 DF Álvaro Arbeloa 17 January 1983 (aged 27) 15 Real Madrid
18 FW Pedro 28 July 1987 (aged 22) 3 Barcelona
19 FW Fernando Llorente 26 February 1985 (aged 25) 7 Athletic Bilbao
20 MF Javi Martínez 2 September 1988 (aged 21) 2 Athletic Bilbao
21 MF David Silva 8 January 1986 (aged 24) 36 Valencia
22 MF Jesús Navas 21 November 1985 (aged 24) 6 Sevilla
23 GK Pepe Reina 31 August 1982 (aged 27) 20 Liverpool

jeff: 2011-05-02 02:34

Congrats flying Eagles, now go and conquer the rest of the world.

Eric: 2011-05-02 02:38

@To Hell With Ghana, I was the first person in this forum that suggested that they dedicate their victory to Adefemi Olubayo. You suggested otherwise. I do not have problems with that since everyone is entitled to his/her opinion. But your recent comments does not in anyway show any respect to the fallen hero. You sounded a bit disrespectful. Remember that Olubayo has left some people behind and we should be circumspect when we make certain statements. I urge that you don't comment further on this issue. Enough is Enough !!! Thanks.

To Hell With Ghana!: 2011-05-02 02:53

@ Eric:

I did not mention the any name in my write-up not even the coach or president's names! Everyone is entitled to his/her opinion and beliefs. I made a case of what I believe in the the team has deemed it right to choose who they dedicate their victory to.

So when you say I disrespected the guy who has passed-on, I do not understand. Did I insult him, his family or anybody associated with him? "NO".

It is natural that different people have different opinions.

This is Guardian Newspaper report. Obuh dedicates trophy to Jonathan, eyes World Cup title

To Hell With Ghana!: 2011-05-02 02:56

In every undertaking or endeavors embark upon, may GOODLUCK continue to follow every Nigerian for ever more. Amen.

Boa: 2011-05-02 03:19

Some people come here and post rubbish (to support their argument), thinking nobody will know otherwise.

@jeff, thank you, Good job. I'm waiting for @Smoke's answer.

anonymous : 2011-05-02 03:41

while I congratulate the victory, I wish we do not hear the rumours of age cheating in th nigerian camp.

Philosopher`: 2011-05-02 03:56

All Africa Games qualifier (women) results played at abuja yesterday. Nigeria 1:1 Ghana

Philosopher`: 2011-05-02 04:07

Please lets show some appreciation to john Obuh who went to the tourney with short of players due to age related issues but still came out champion. Not all coach can achieve such feat.

Philosopher`: 2011-05-02 04:21

I heard some body mention that Sani Emmanuel should apologise to obuh to be recall back to the team for the word cup.
I support that motion, sani Emmanuel will perform wonders at the wc if included in the team. I can see the blessings of T.B joshua in that boy.

Pls obuh forgive the lad and recall him back to the squad. I know by now he must have regreted his decision to abadoned to team seeing them lift the trophy. This guy is a machine goal scorer. Pls obuh forgive and forget.

Smoke: 2011-05-02 04:23

@ Boa & jeff

Of course I can't 'cause my facts are not straight but my point still stands. If both of you don't think so then tell me why our beloveth country owns the world in the junior category (particularly U-17) and can't ever seem to find their footing in the seniors?

You might have succeeded in pocking holes in my comment but the point still remains. Nigeria should have been a powerhouse of soccer today had it been that they really treated the U-17 and U-20 for what it is designed for and not completely a stage for soccer glory by fielding in overaged players.

More than half of the Nigerian U-17 squad failed a test that determines age accuracy in 2009 and if it wasn't for it, it would have been business as usual without an ounce of conscience to upholding the sport's intergrety.

Samson Siasia is doing what he can to change all that with real young boys locally and overseas to build a young senior team. U-17 and 20 is just a tournement held to hopefully find young talents. The senior team has always been the priority.

na the same people: 2011-05-02 04:41

We neija should try to appreciate our own even for once. Some people are just in this form to condemn every good thing @billion why can't you appreciate good thing for once? We all know that football of today are full of liars and cheaters even FIFA, but that not give you room to come out here and poll water on these boys who put they effort to make the country proud. If you want to make case for over age, simple channel you’re complain to the authority and make your case there and not coming out here insulting the whole nation. Please try to take correction. God bless us and God bless Nigeria.

steve : 2011-05-02 05:31

@smoke u are just a fool to comment about age cheat in Nigeria.Every one want to succeed in life no matter what and therefore the footballers.There is no way we can stamp out age cheating totally when dont have a comprehensive database .Check ur CV if you are unemployed and i will tell you you did lied on some of the things u cliamed to be?.I abhor age cheating but dont come in this forum to preach to us the holier than due stupid attitude.Nigeria failed to be super power at the sanior level because of the stupid coaches the NFF employed over the years such a Amodu and Co.Just enjoy the victory of our boys and look forward to better things in future, we are coming to rule Africa again!.Meanwhile let Obuh fortify this team with stars like Aneke of Arsinal and joel Obi.I think Joel obi need this team to build his future after all messi was an established barca player and yet he played for under 20 and Olympis team if argentina....i cant waite to see this team conquer the world !!

Manebay: 2011-05-02 06:27

The Eagles have landed. Please, those of you that called our most dear Eagles "Super/flying chickens" should bury your heads in shame! Stand up for the champions!

Daddy Patto: 2011-05-02 06:28

THIS TEAM ALSO HAS A TOURNAMENT IN SOUTH KOREA FROM NEXT WEEK. WHAT A LUCKY TEAM IN TERMS OF PREPARATION. AFTER 2 MONTHS TOUR B4 AYC(THE HIGHEST ANY TEAM PREPARING FOR A TOURNAMENT FROM NIGERIA HAS EVER ENJOYED), WHY WOULDN'T THEY WIN AND NOW ANOTHER TOURNAMENT TO KEEP THEM BUSY... COLUMBIA HERE WE COME...

blaqqest: 2011-05-02 06:38

Osama Bin Laden is dead!!! Makes me proud to have served in the middle east!!!

Daddy Patto: 2011-05-02 06:41

check out how ahmed musa and uchebo are tourmenting people in the dutch league.... with such performance this generation of nigerians won't cease thrasing teams 5-0, no be curse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmya73MfX_A

Daddy Patto: 2011-05-02 06:42

check out how ahmed musa and uchebo are tourmenting people in the dutch league.... with such performance this generation of nigerians won't cease thrasing teams 5-0, no be curse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmya73MfX_A

Daddy Patto: 2011-05-02 06:44

check out how ahmed musa and uchebo are tourmenting people in the dutch league.... with such performance this generation of nigerians won't cease thrasing teams 5-0, no be curse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmya73MfX_A

Segun: 2011-05-02 08:32

@daddy pato, thanks for the video. KON is a sports library not because of the news posted in the site but for the informed forumites. Uchebo was the actual star in the victory with his powerful run. I had never seen him play before watching this video and again the first goal was dedicated to the memory of Michael's late father (@to hell with Ghana)
I know that people cannot have the same views everytime, it is time for people that are not convinced that the new coaches are responsible for the recent rise in our soccer to have a rethink. I have seen a lot of comment with Amodu and Siasia, though often from jokers. Amodu was given the chance but he blew it. He continually stated that he was not willing to change anything even after exiting the nations cup. The players were so relaxed because they knew that they have guaranteed shirts. ****tu was rarely making the team in Bolton but he did not seek a move, etc. You may say what hand has Siasia in the recent rise. Just wait a little. Have you taken time to read the interview of these players? I have heard statement like "I have heard that Siasia is a good coach who likes working with young players and he will give you chance as long as you are good". Who can deny this? Many of these players have been constantly referred to as Siasia boys but in the real sense of it, he does not have a permanent shirt for any player. Let's consider the right back position for instance: I cannot remember the name of the stocky player who started in that position, he lost his position when Olubayo (rip) came into the scene and Olubayo was almost losing his place to Chibuzor before his sudden death. That is creating a sort of competition. The players know that their places are not guaranteed. What of the love shown to the players like the constant visit even when they are injured? the phone calls when we are not even aware. Gone are the days when our coaches only visit England. We now have coaches who see themselves as responsible for the youth teams because they believe that the success of the youth team will reflect on the Super Eagles. Recently, players that are young and may have to start from the junior teams are being unearthed.
I am not Siasia's PR but it is sickening seeing people come into the forum and churning out statistics that are not real to discredit the coaches who are doing their best and the results have not been bad so far even if we have not faced the Arg or Spa of this world. I can only sit in my closet and pray that may God reward the hardwork of Siasia and his coaching team

Segun: 2011-05-02 08:53

I am just tired of hearing this age cheat issue. I heard that Amaesiamaka is raising another dust about the age of Ajagun. Ajagun was in the U17 team but he focused on Chukwudi then who has eventually been dropped. Is he on a mission to discredit the work of others especially when they seem to have made one success? Why now when they just won? Do not get me wrong. He may be made the police to verify ages but there are ways to do it. All these guys are friends to people in authority. Forget about the bashing on the pages of newspapers. Why can he not have a frank talk with the NFF technical team or chairman about this age issue instead of constantly coming to the pages of newspaper to ridicule the country? We have been complaining since time immemorial and we are still complaining now. Can we not change strategy? Instead of seeking to be a star, it is time for Odegbami, Amaesiamaka, Akpoborie to now come together, map out a strategy based on their observation and discuss with people at the helm of affairs (we do not have to know about this, the way matters are handled determine the result).
Reading through the comments, I saw many recommending overhaul, dropping of goalkeepers, etc. I laugh because we are the same set that complain that youth tourneys are not for us to win at all cost yet we want a total transformation in two months. Dami may be short and not perfect but are we expecting a perfect goalkeeper in this age grade tournament. We have to believe in our coaches else we may not allow these players to realize their true potential. Let's look at Enyeama, he is also short. He was bad at handling crosses, always being removed when penalty looms but we must give credit to Onigbinde for believing in him. Today, he is one of the world's best. Most of us were not convinced then (including myself) about his chance to make it in the big stage. We must be careful on how we put pressure on the players and coaches.
Despite the fact that people on ground in South Africa claim that Nigerians, South Africans and Egyptians look the youngest in the tourney, many are still not convinced. Aneke was bred in England so he is probably not cheating. What is the difference in the size of Aneke and Ramon Azeez? What of Joel Obi who grew up in Italy? He is even more physically built than most of the players in the U20 team. What is my point here? You cannot always make conclusion based on size alone. These are sportsmen and they are expected to build their physique.
We must not always encourage our players to disrespect their coaches. Obuh may be stubborn and have his shortcoming but one thing you cannot take away from him is that he is somehow discipline. How can a player leave camp on the eve of a tournament that can transform his career to sign a contract and you expect the coach to pick him (that is the case of Omeoruo who signed for Standard Liege just before the tournament). Someone even suggested that he may be jealous of Sani Emmanuel's success else the reason for leaving him out. Sani's success? That amazes me. The truth of the matter is that our players are always in a rush to sign contract that keeps them perpetually in the youth team of these foreign teams. On a number of occasions, they have suffered dip in form. I support leaving out of Sani and Onazi if the coaches were not really involved in their moves to Lazio. This team has been in camp for a long time, do we expect players in camp to be dropped for some stars from Lazio when the latter were busy penning deals during prep.
We can always praise others while we are harsh on our own. Obuh made mistake, bla bla bla. The Cameroonians were favorite before the final. Why did Cam concede two goals in quick succession? If Cam can do so, why can we not? Even the best professional teams in the world do so and they train everyday. Why not hail the coach that his substitution also led to the winning goal. We have to be fair on these coaches. It is not easy to be on the hot seat.
To round everything off, it is good to criticize but it must be constructive. I rest my case.

GoodLuck Jonathan: 2011-05-02 08:57

gud job my boyz....free booze in Aso rock 4 one week.

Roberto : 2011-05-02 09:26

Goodluck and Patience to All Nigerians .....

topstarz: 2011-05-02 11:47

This ahmed musa na okada , i love him

iron kurtain: 2011-05-02 12:04

@segun......that was an excellent post.......i think you should apply for the editorial position of kickoffnigeria. anyway thanks alot atleast we have nigerians who seem well educated and well learned than some ignorant and narrow minded ones who think they know better than the rest

Saj : 2011-05-02 12:12

@segun. U won my heart. I love ur post, bringing out d truth of d whole matter. Up 9ja up eagles

Memphizee: 2011-05-02 12:14

@ Segun, thank you very much for such a wonderful write up, it amazes me how people can just sit in their offices and they start looking for who to destroy their career. Nigerians complain too much, instead of giving kudos to people who have achieved significantly in their professional field, many just intend to critisize. What will people ve said of liverpool's Andy carol or balotelli if they were born in Nigeria?

chijioke: 2011-05-02 12:14

Merci beaucoup mes gars

chijioke: 2011-05-02 12:15

Merci beaucoup mes gars

Clean : 2011-05-02 12:17

@segun. 1 tin about we Nigerians is dat, we dnt appreciate our own talent or culture, we lv to find fault in anytin of our own and praise even d **** of d white. We need to appreciate and honour ourselves and work. JAH BLESS!

jude: 2011-05-02 12:20

For Goodness sake why are we commenting in this forum? yes dead forum not a site. We Won cant even see a picture of flying eagles with the cup jubilating after 24hours. Honestly this site disgust me. People who have head don't have cap, while people who have cap don't have head and he is just a good example of the latter....Collin Udoh.

iron kurtain: 2011-05-02 12:22

@segun......that was an excellent post.......i think you should apply for the editorial position of kickoffnigeria. anyway thanks alot atleast we have nigerians who seem well educated and well learned than some ignorant and narrow minded ones who think they know better than the rest

Sarah.: 2011-05-02 12:23

West Brom's in-form striker Peter Odemwingie has revealed a sports psychologist has helped bring out the best of his ability.

The Baggies ace has been one of the finds of the season after joining from Russian outfit Lokomotiv Moscow on a two-year deal last August.

Odemwingie netted his 14th goal of the campaign in Saturday's win over Aston Villa, his fourth in four consecutive games for the club.

However, the Nigerian often dwelled on misses in the past and it was only after seeing a psychologist who convinced him to adopt the attributes of a cheetah that he was able to lose his fear factor.


"The psychologist showed me an image of a running cheetah," explained Odemwingie.

"He said that when I run, he sees that in me; that I change direction and I'm quick. The thing is that cheetahs have the belief in their speed and quality to catch [their prey].

"That means when they lose one they're not scared because they're going to get the next one. He said 'put that in your mind and don't be too worried about a lost chance'.

"He was trying to make me forget about missed chances and bring out the instinct. He said I was a player who does better using instinct, playing naturally, than by thinking.

"That week I had a chance to seal the game and I missed, but in the next match I scored a last-minute winner against Blackpool."

Sarah.: 2011-05-02 12:24

But i think ODIMWINGIE IS RUN like a RABBIT or ***** CAT.

naijaguy4life: 2011-05-02 12:29

Jonathan Goodluck, this is just the beginning of Goodluck to Nigeria.

objective bibby: 2011-05-02 13:29

@ Segun,
what can be added to a wonderful piece!!!!!Kudos to the team and you for a beautiful write -up. Recommended for all to read, even Kick Off editors.!!!!!1Brillant...QED.

prince frank: 2011-05-02 13:52

well done boys up 9ja new thing has come in our football, again well done boys

Throw In: 2011-05-02 13:58

AYC: Amiesimaka blasts again, says Nigeria still cheats
As the Flying Eagles get set to lock horns with Cameroon in the final of the African Youth Championship in Johannesburg today, former Chairman of Sharks Football Club of Port Harcourt, Adokiye Amiesimaka, says Nigeria is still using over-aged players to prosecute age-grade competitions.
The former Green Eagles winger said he believes that all the players paraded by coach John Obuh are above 20 years and are therefore not supposed to take part in the competition, adding that it was regrettable that despite the expose he made in 2009 during the U-17 World Cup, the NFA has not learnt anything.
“The process for 2011 elections has been highly commended for being very credible. There have been a dramatic turn around for the better, now we are getting there in politics but we are not getting there in sports. What do I mean? I’m saying that in politics, it used to be very bad, talking about rigging and all that. In football it has been very bad and it is still very bad.
This is 2011, why do we keep deceiving ourselves. Stanley Okoro, for instance, has no business in that team which every body knows, he cannot be any thing less than 33 or 34. Olarenwaju Kayode was also my player in the Sharks feeder team in 2002, he played alongside Fortune Chuwkudi, both of them were mates, he too cannot be less than 29 or 30. Abdul Ajagun was one of the highest goal scorers in the league. He was also in Command Secondary School in Kaduna or so, he dropped out of school in SSS2 in the 1990s and so cannot be U-20.
They have no business in that team, so why are we rejoicing and celebrating. We are not helping ourselves and our football, we are just cheating and ridiculing ourselves and then making nonsense of the whole thing. Even if other countries are cheating, let them cheat because of their ignorance, we know better than them.
Age grade teams are meant to help us develop a serious senior national team but we are not doing that. I passed through the age grade level, I played for my secondary school, played for the Lagos team in the National Sport Festival, I played for the national academical team, I played for the University and the senior national team. I went through a process and that is how it should be, that is the truth.
By Adokiye Amiesimaka

You have heard it from an authority in the game, age cheats will always be a problem in cadet football in Africa ........I don’t believe Nigeria is the only culprit Ghana is equally guilty, remember Odatey Lamptey of Ghana U17 in the ‘90s and how his career got messed up due to age cheats. etc, Cameroun is not innocent of age cheats as well. The likes of Kanu, Oruma, Babayaro and others in the U17 1993 set might be innocent but the age cheats in their set fizzled out of the game quickly only the genuine ones like the names I mentioned above only lasted the test of time. Let's work out a simple calculation, if Kanu was 30 in 1993, he would have fizzled out fast enough that means by now he would have been 48 yrs by now (which cannot be) likewise the likes of Oruma or Babayaro, of course others in the same set like Karibu Ojigwe fizzled out, but then destiny comes in, we are not all destined to arrive at the same destination, fingers are not equal. Point is that Are we really sure these guys lied? Does Amesimaka know what he is talking about? This is a big debate which will linger on for a long time

WHAT IS THE WAY OUT GUYS?

Billion : 2011-05-02 14:10

@Throw In, you have heard from no other person from the chief justice himself. I won't be part of celebrating falsehood. Point is in 5yrs time truth will come out. You can call me names and all sorts but on the truth I stand. 8illion original

no be una fault: 2011-05-02 15:04

@Segun, i cant ignore the urge to sign in and say thank you for that wonderful piece, some of us including is ROYAL HOLINESS Amiesimaka live in glass house but are quick to throw stones forgetting that by so doing they are creating storms in their own life

for several times i keep asking is it only in football that cheating exist? in our day to day lives how many times have we cheated on strangers, neighbors, friends, family and nation, unless if the aforementioned never really matters

Judge no one so that ye shall not be judged for the measure we use to judge others same shall be use upon us. thus says the lord of host
.........................................................

It is indeed disgusting "for lack of a better words" to know that so many things are happening in the world of sports in and outside Nigeria yet little is been reported here in KON, not even a picture of our FE with their champions cup in on display in KON simply
pathetic if you ask me

Manebay: 2011-05-02 15:26

@Segun; Tell them my brother. Abeg tell them. There are too much of Witches and Wizards in Nigeria waiting to destroy every success that we achieve. When the Ghana U-20 team won the same cup, nobody talked about age issues. Now, it is Nigeria, and age issues are coming up.
Anyway, God dey sha.

frankshots: 2011-05-02 15:43

Great Nigerians, i lost commenting on this forum some 5 years ago. The AYC brought me back as i search Nigerian newspaper who may give a befitting ****ysis of this sweet victory. Kudos , kickoff. i am returning for good.
In sports especially football, there is always rooms for improvement. Someone struck the right chord when he stated .... that if Cameroon could concede two quick goals why not Nigeria. That was a signature ****ysis , that you do not take things for granted. It is a continuous battle. it is never over until the referee blows the last whistle.

Anyway, in far away Toronto, i and my family remain most excited as we show off the Nigeria teams feat to my son soccer team mates of how strong and skillful Nigerians could be. Congratulations guys.

abubakib: 2011-05-02 15:54

Congrat flying eagle's but I think there's serious need for NFF to call our players attention against misconduct in the field of play like what happen yesterday kayode trying do distract cameroon goalkeeper that cause him a redcard the samething happen to kaita during world cup.This unprofessional.

Boa: 2011-05-02 16:12

@Smoke
You’ll never convince me. You are just as bad and guilty as those you’re accusing. You admitted lying to support the argument you’re trying to make, and you want us to support that. You are dishonest yourself.

The problem with African teams at the senior level is poor planning and management, not age.
For e.g., we had a wonderful U-17 team that won the WC with Yemi Tella in S Korea. We failed to manage, train, and nurture them for the transition to the upper level teams and eventually to the senior national team. This is a result of poor planning and has nothing to do with age. Only H. Lukeman, R. Ibrahim, and K. Udoh who barely made it out of the group; after B Vogt was pressured to invite some of them. We lost stars like K. Akinsola, G. Oseni (back now with Coach Obuh, thank God), M. Krisantus, etc. Amodu would not invite any of them preferring to rely on the old brigade. That’s what’s killing our senior teams.
Thank God our new breed of coaches and the present NFF are doing things better than the previous groups.

Even the great Pele (and many other great football minds), have consistently stated that the problem with Africa is their poor management. “With the talent Africa has, they would almost win everything if they could only be better organized”.
My personal opinion, in addition to the above, is that Africans get carried away too easily with little successes. They quickly loose their focus. They are very individualistic and seek personal accolades rather than focusing on the collective success. One person can go far, but together we can go farther.

Please don’t bring me your nonsense explanation. You cant lie to support your argument and expect us to just “understand” and accept it.

mamamia78: 2011-05-02 17:13

Age cheat is common in Africa as a whole. i am a Nigerian, i live in Italy, i reduced my age so that i can get a good job in the factory, So also my Ghanaian, Senegalese,Ivorian and lot of Africa friends did. So, in one way or the other we all cheat.

sunnyjayjay: 2011-05-02 17:47

Good team work and spirit from the players and technical team. The next target is the world Cup. Good preparation is the main key to success.
JayJay )Johannesburg.

BULLY: 2011-05-02 19:16

@Segun,
Good posts. Well done.

To Hell With Ghana!: 2011-05-02 21:02

@ Segun:

watching this video and again the first goal was dedicated to the memory of Michael's late father (@to hell with Ghana)

What I saw was, MAY MICHAEL'S DAD REST IN PEACE". Is this a dedication or prayer?

chuckbond: 2011-05-02 21:10

The way matters are handled determine the result.
@ segun I went thru ur comment and i get to believe that in Nigeria we ´ve got talent , intellect ... U sound so good and well articulated with ur comments and i respect u for that . Immagine Amasiemeka who accused our boys of age cheat !!! i guess all that can happen in football , cos he knows exactly that in football we share different opinion . If he is this good !!! where was he during Abacha`s regime . The likes of Late Gani Fawehinmi , Fela anikulapo Ransome Kuti .. who has always stood for justice in Nigeria , They struggled , fought and we all respect them for that and they inspired us to some extent .
Abeg make una leave , ignore this controversial naijaman wey wan seek for fame , to safeguard his targets , i am sure he is planning for a post in FIFA ...thats exactly why he seeks all this with his controversial comments ....Well i pray it goes well for him as FIFA is not even the cleanest or so to say the Righteous one ... so go ahead Amandioha abi na amaechi or ameesi anumanu ....Leave us make we enjoy our Cup oooo jare .
We r dominating !!!

To Hell With Ghana!: 2011-05-04 11:06

@ Segun:

THIS IS STORY THAT SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRAYER & A DEDICATION.

AHMED MUSA DEDICATES GOALS TO FLYING EAGLES TEAM MATES

VVV Venlo of Holland forward, Ahmed Musa has dedicated his double strike which helped his side to a 3-2 win over Feyenoord at the weekend to members of the victorious Flying Eagles squad that clinched the 17th edition of the Africa Youth Championship in South Africa.

Musa told brilafm.net that he always had his mind n South Africa and when he netted his second goal, he immediately said to himself it was for the team.

“I really dedicate the goals to my Flying Eagles team mates and to the coach, though I was physically absent from the team, my spirit was with them all through. It’s a double celebration for me because our win against Feyenoord has really helped the cause of our relegation battle”, he stated.

Musa, 18, was included on the Flying Eagles’ team list to the competition just concluded in South Africa but could only feature in the team’s opening fixture against Ghana as his Dutch team required his services in the battle against relegation.

Source: http://www.brilafm.net/AHMED-MUSA-DEDICATES-GOALS-TO-FLYING-EAGLES-TEAM-M/9745032