Coach of the high riding national Under-17 team, the Golden Eaglets, John Obuh, has been recommended to take over the grooming of the national Under-21 team at the end of his present assignment in the on-going FIFA Under-17 World Cup. The recommendation is coming ahead of the Eaglets semi-final game against Spain even as the boys will all be elevated to same cadre with him.

When the draws for the final phase of the African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup was announced pitting the Super Eagles against Tunisia, Mozambique and Kenya, most football followers in Nigeria heaved a sigh of relief.

FORMER Arsenal Vice Chairman, David Dean, would be among the dignitaries that would watch the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria when they tackle Spain in the second semi-final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup today at the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The former Arsenal boss was invited to Nigeria by FIFA and CAF member, Dr. Amos Adamu.

A MAJOR crisis yesterday hit the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup when MTN cut off the optic fibre connection which transmits television signals from the producers to the rest of the world.

Globacom Limited, the Official Sponsor of the Golden Eaglets has concluded arrangement with the Nigeria Football Supporters Club (NFSC) to mobilise residents of Lagos to cheer the team when they play in one of the semi-final matches.