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Former ABS FC midfielder Stone Evbuomwan has penned a two-and-a-half deal with Egyptian Premier League side Arab Contractors subject to international clearance. The lanky midfielder had been on trials with the Egyptian club side for a couple of weeks now and it seems the former Golden Eaglets player will continue his career at the ‘Yellow and Black.’ An elated Evbuomwan told supersport.com he is happy the deal went through and cannot get wait to started, calling it a ‘new chapter’ in his life. “I’ve signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with El Mokalwoon (Arab Contractors) after I had trials with them. “The deal suits me and my representatives and I can’t wait to get started with the team. I want to help them win as much laurels as I can. “Egypt is a nice place for a young player like me to develop into a better player. I’m excited because I’ll be playing under coach Hassan Shehata, the famous coach who led Egypt to win the Africa Cup of Nations. “He is one of the best coac...

Results from Match Day 3 of the Glo Premier League  Super 4 Invitational Tourney Flying Eagles 1 ( Musa Mohammed)  Warri Wolves 0 Kano Pillars 1 ( Christian Obiozor)   Dream Team VI ( Yahaya Adamu) Dolphins FC 0  Enyimba International 1 ( Chinonso Okonkwo )

I was asked by a couple of friends who my top Nigerian football players are currently and if I could name a starting eleven. Well, here is what I came up with. You may choose to agree or disagree but I'll love it if you list out yours. Hit me up on twitter @RandaAndrew or use the hashtag #NigeriaX1 and let's get the debate rolling Team Goalkeeper:  Vincent Enyeama (OSC Lille) Defenders: Musa Mohammed (Besiktas/Flying Eagles), Azubuike Egwuekwe (Warri Wolves),  Ambrose Efe (Celtic) Elderson Echiejile (Monaco) Midfielders: Rabiu Ali (Kano Pillars), John Ogu (Hapoel Be'er Sheva), Joseph Nathaniel (Sharrks) Forwards : IK Uche (Villareal), Odion Ighalo (Watford) Bartholomew Ogbeche (Cambuur)

The much anticipated Super 4 tournament has kicked off in Abuja, Nigeria. Here are the results of day 1 Kano Pillars 2 ( Tswanya Samuel,  Christian Obiozor)  Dolphins FC 0 Enyimba International 0 Flying Eagles 2 ( Musa Muhammed Musa Yahaya) Warri Wolves 1 ( Gift Atulewa )  Dream Team VI 2 ( Austin Amutu,  Baker Ebiabowei )

Flying Eagles training. (Photcred-completesports) Nigeria U20 team, the Flying Eagles, have expressed confidence they will give a good account of themselves at the expanded Super 4 tournament, which kicks off   on Saturday   at the Abuja National Stadium. The Flying Eagles and the Nigeria U23 team have been handed special invitations to feature in the pre-season competition, which has drawn league champions Kano Pillars, Enyimba, Warri Wolves and Dolphins. The Nigeria U20, who arrived Abuja  on Thursday  from their training base in Kaduna, will play their first match on Saturday at the Abuja National Stadium against league runners-up Enyimba.

Photocred-royaltimes.net Here are the teams that will compete in the women's league for the coming season. Usual suspects are there. but some interesting teams have also popped up. Adamawa Queens FC Bayelsa Queens FC COD Ladies FC Confluence Queens FC Delta Queens FC Edo Queens FC

Simon sees red (PhotoCred- voetbalkrant.com) Newly signed KAA Gent winger Moses Simon was in the news for the wrong reasons on Wednesday night during Gent's 1-0 win over Lokeren in the Belgian Cup. Simon, who moved to the Jupiler Liga team from Slovakian side AS Trecin was sent off barely seconds after coming unto the pitch as a substitute.