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Last weekend, 9jafooty had an open twitter interview with Ike ThankGod of Warri Wolves, Nigerian premeir league fans sent in their questions and he answered via our handle,   here is the link Ike's twitterview

It is fair to say that the use of Twitter has revolutionised different aspects of football. It has made an impersonal game a more interactive one. Fans can now see the thoughts and feelings of players before big games. They can ask their favourite players questions and cross their fingers for a reply, and every now and then, they might get one. Every now and then we will get footballers genuine unmediated thoughts on a controversial refereeing decision or talking point. Ryan Babel’s picture of Howard Webb in a Manchester United shirt and Ryan Taylor’s claims that Ashley Young is the biggest cheat in the league stand out. Twitter offers us a unique insight to the world of football. An insight that cannot be accessed looking at the back of tabloid newspapers, so much so that newspapers have now begun reporting Twitter arguments as news. Joey Barton inane ramblings are a perfect example of that. However, the emergence of Twitter and increased social media has also given th...

Futsal Eagles to play Egypt for World Cup slot The Futsal National Team, otherwise known as Futsal Eagles, will aim to become the third Nigerian National Team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup this year when it takes on Egypt in the last round of African qualifiers for the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup finals. The Futsal Eagles secured their passage into the final round following the withdrawal of Gabon in the penultimate round, while Egypt, perennial African champions victimised Tunisia 9-3 on aggregate to set up a date with the Nigerian team. Egypt won 4-1 away in Tunis two weeks ago and on Friday, completed the rout of their north African neighbours with a 5-2 pounding in Cairo. The first leg of the fixture between Nigeria and Egypt will take place in Cairo on Friday, June 8 with the return leg set for the Gymnasium of the National Institute for Sports, National Stadium, Lagos on Sunday, June 24. Head Coach of Futsal Eagles, former international defender Oladunni...

3sc crest. pix courtesy- felele247.com The melee that broke out between Gombe Utd and Shooting Stars of Ibadan after their week 21 game leaves a lot to be desired, there were various claims from both camps. It was alleged a shooting stars fan and midfielder Raheem Owolabi were stabbed by fans of Gombe Utd at the Pantani Stadiums, claims which Gombe's Ibrahim Kwairanga refuted vehemently, was there any physical evidence? (video, still pictures et al).  Shooting Stars claim their cameras and other gadgets were snatched from them, here are two reports emanating from that game 3SC are liars - Kwairanga pix: courtesy- goal.com Gombe Utd's Club Crest: courtesy felele247.com Nigeria Premier League (NPL) club,Gombe United have lividly rejected reports that one of their fans attacked a 3SC player,Raheem Owolabi.I can authoritatively report. The two teams met in a match day 22 of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) on Wednesday,which the hosts,Gombe United won 2-...

  Wikki Tourists v Rangers International Abs v Warri Wolves. Enyimba v Kwara United Akwa United v Lobi Stars Ocean Boys v Niger  Tornadoes.  Kaduna United v Dolphins. Gombe United v 3sc.  Jigawa Stars v Sharks. 

Niger Tornadoes attacker, Sibi Gwar has rubbished rumors he is moving to the Afonja Warriors, Kwara United of Ilorin, claiming he does not know where the reports emanated from. Sibi, who has also played for Enyimba, Lobi Stars and Kwara United denied reports he has shifted base,   He spoke exclusively to 9jafooty. 9jafooty: Sibi, can you tell us more about you rumored switch to Kwara Utd? Sibi Gwar :i  have not moved anywhere, i am still a bonafide player of Niger Tornadoes, i haven't moved anywhere, i don't know how the rumors started, maybe because i was not dressed for the game with Dolphins, so people concluded i have moved. 9jafooty: But you were in touch with the officials of Kwara Utd? Sibi Gwar: Yes, but they were preliminary talks, just like any other player, nothing concrete at all, i had offers from other clubs too, but like i said, i am still loyal to Tornadoes and my aim is to push with them for a...

*This piece was fowarded to me about 2 months ago, what ever you read her has no lining to the quater-finals or semis of the UCL, just random musings from a good friend and childhood football pa, Shuaibu Umoru. BARCELONA: FAVORED OR JUST TOO GOOD? The controversies that surround Barcelona FC of Spain know no boundaries. The team has been called so many names in recent times due to referee’s calls in matches concerning this team. Names like Platini's team, Uefa team, and even fifa team. Well personally I think that is wrong as this a team that plays wonderful football and makes the game interesting and worthwhile to watch. Let's look at this team in all aspects and see whether it’s being favored by the authorities or it’s a good team. First base on these four facts that i put together I think Barcelona is a good and like other teams before them it’s their time to shine. 1. Among all the big teams in Europe Barca ...