Shooting Stars yesterday survived relegation from the Nigerian Premier League by defeating Lobi Stars of Makurdi 1-0 at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan in the last game of the season.

Stephen Keshi says changes will be made in Eagles and one of his assistants, Daniel Amokachi has confirmed that the changes would not only be tactical but also in the selection of players. And this will mean dropping those who do not meet their standards.

The Zambian national team will arrive the Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport, Abuja this morning ahead of the international friendly match against the Super Eagles of Nigeria tomorrow.

Obafemi Martins has asked new Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi to give him another chance to prove himself just as he has backed the coach to succeed.

Former Nigeria captain Austin Okocha has asked ex-players and others to stay away from the Super Eagles dressing-room during matches.

After labouring all evening and getting no result against visiting Zebras of Botswana in Benin City, Eagles coach Stephen Keshi stated that the South Africans have all it takes to go far in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Dolphins of Port Harcourt yesterday emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier League when they defeated Buloka Babes 1-0 in Ilorin.

Suspense, excitement and a resolute defensive display by the Northern Territory office encapsulated the final of the second Total Nigeria ND’s Cup tournament concluded at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos at the weekend.

Former Nigeria coach Shuaibu Amodu has no doubts that Stephen Keshi will meet the targets set for him by the NFF.

Mutiu Adepoju, a former Super Eagles player, says Steven Keshi should not be judged by the result of the friendly match between Nigeria and Botwana in Benin City, the Edo capital on Saturday.

Soccer chieftains and administrators have advised Super Eagles new Coach, Stephen Keshi to avoid gossips and to continue to maintain his cool temperament if he wants to succeed with the team.

Warri Wolves Football Club Director, Edema Fuludu has said that the present Super Eagles players do not deserve the Confederation of African Football, CAF award which comes up later in December in Accra, Ghana.

Stephen Keshi got his first baptism of fire yesterday as head coach of the Super Eagles inside the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City as his wards could only manage a barren draw with The Zebras of Botswana.

JUTH FC boss, Isa Mailafiya has stated that the Jos based side will return to the Premier League after one season in Pro League.

Brazilian legend Pele says both Lionel Messi and Wayne Rooney need to perform on the highest international stages before they can be considered world class.