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KAA Gent of Belgium forward Moses Simon is upbeat Nigeria will start the Fifa 2018 World Cup qualifiers on a good note as the Africa zone of the qualifiers start this week. The Super Eagles will fly to Swaziland for the first leg, second round Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier against the Sihlangu of Swaziland on Friday. Moses, who scored in Nigeria's friendly game against Cameroun in a 3-0 hiding of the Indomitable Lions last month, is among 23 players invited by Sunday Oliseh for the clash. The 20-year-old told supersport.com that he and the other players are rearing to go and hope for a good result in Lobamba. "It's always a pleasure to come home to play for the Super Eagles any time. I feel honoured any time I'm called upon," Simon said. "Playing in the World Cup will be a dream come true for me and the journey starts now. "I want to give my best if I get the chance to play. There is nothing mor...

I had to do this. Congratulation to Nigerians all over for the Golden Eaglets triumph in Chile and my friends at Enyimba who have won the 2014/15 NPFL title. Have a last Sam Nnaji, Iwedi Ojinmah and send my own wine down here.

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets have emerged champions of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Chile after defeating Mali 2-0. The Cup triumph means that the Nigerians have successfully defended the title they won two years ago in the UAE. Two quickfire second half goals from Victor Osimhen and Funsho Bamgboye ensured that Emmanuel Amuneke's men cruised to victory as Nigeria claimed their fifth world title at under-17 level. The Nigerians should have gone in front in the fourth minute of the game but Osinachi Ebere's spot kick was saved by the Malian goalkeeper, Samuel Diarra, after Chato handled the ball in his box. Ebere had a second bite on the cherry to score from Diarra's save but his header just grazed the crossbar and bounced back into play before the Malian goalkeeper then claimed the ball later. Boubacar Traore then forced Nigeria goalkeeper Akpan Udoh into making a big save. The Malians made life a bit difficult for Nigeria by pressing them very high...

Enyimba won their seventh Nigerian league title on Sunday after drawing 0-0 with Warri Wolves in a feisty contest decided in Aba on Sunday. The Peoples Elephant created the better of the opening exchanges but failed to put away any of the early chances at the Enyimba International Stadium. Both sides defended stoically when they had to as the much-hyped Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest ended 0-0. Daniel Etor was sent off for an off-the-ball foul on Gbolahan Salami in the second half but Enyimba failed to get fazed by the numerical disadvantage to claim the point they needed to send their fans into delirium. Dolphins came from a goal down to beat Heartland 2-1 at the Port Harcourt Liberation Stadium. NPFL legend, Victor Ezeji gave the visitors the lead in the 15th minute but the Port Harcourt club roared back  Christian Weli and Chinwendu Ali to claim maximum points. Sunshine Stars also came from a goal down to beat relega...

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