Nigeria will today launch another search for global glory when the country’s representatives at the 2009 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup take on their Brazilian counterparts in the opening group match in Dubai, United Arab Emirate.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa has congratulated the Green Eagles, Indomitable Lions of Cameroun and New Zealand for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa next year. Against all expectations, the Eagles pecked Harambee Stars of Kenya thrice to run away with a 3-2 victory, flying to Mandela’s country after Mozambique pipped Tunisia 1-0 in the other qualifier.
Nigeria, Cameroon and New Zealand all secured their spot for Africa’s maiden FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria’s dressing room at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi was a joyous scene of celebration, as several key stars like skipper Nwankwo Kanu and Everton defender Joseph Yobo broke down in tears of joy after the team dramatically snatched a World Cup ticket on the final day of the qualifiers.

Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions are through to the World Cup finals South Africa following a 2-nil victory over Morocco in Fez.
Their qualification for South Africa 2010 sets a new African record of six World Cup appearances.

This match was yet another of this weekend’s decisive encounters which would be linked with either Gabon or Cameroon booking their tickets for South Africa.

As the Golden Eaglets file out against Switzerland in today’s final of the Nigeria 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup, most Nigerians are already dreaming a repeat of the 2007 final in Korea where the Nigerian representatives defeated Spain to cart home the coveted trophy.
Chief coach of the Nigerian team, John Obuh is one of those optimistic Nigerians looking forward to an encore.

Governor Alao Akala expressed his excitement at the qualification of Nigeria for the World Cup in South Africa. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Public Communications, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the Governor said the close shave with failure has made the lesson even more poignant.

Ekiti State Governor, Engr. Segun Oni has described Nigeria’s qualification for next year World Cup holding in South Africa as the work of God, saying; “Truly, the God of soccer is a Nigerian.”

Dami Paul does not cut the most impressive figure between the pipes. Quite short for a goalkeeper, at only 173cm, he looks all at sea in the large white frame of the goal. However, Nigeria’s No1 has proven himself to be a top shot-stopper at these finals. His spring-loaded reflex saves kept the Spaniards at bay on two occasions in particular, making him every inch the unsung hero of the crucial 3-1 semi-final win in Lagos.

Excited at the Golden Eaglets’ final berth in the final of the 13th FIFA U-17 World Cup, the Chairman of the Abuja Sub-seat of the Local Organising Committee, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi has urged the players to ensure they put a smile on the faces of the members of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation by winning the cadet championship title.

Ahead of today’s final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup finals, Kenyans are giving their full support to the Eaglets against Switzerland at the Abuja National Stadium.

Governor Gbenga Daniel has urged the Golden Eaglets not to leave anything to chance on Sunday when they confront their Swiss counterpart in the final of the Under 17 World Cup at the Abuja National Stadium. Governor Daniel said the Golden Eaglets have earned the confidence and admiration of their countrymen since the competition began and they should know that only the main prize would be good enough.

Former Eaglets coach Henry Nwosu has lauded the Golden Eaglets for their commitment and determination in the on-going FIFA U-17 World Cup in Nigeriaas he tipped them to beat Switzerland today.

The question on the lips of many is how did Fortune Chukwudi Golden Eaglets captain pass the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) test first conducted at the National Hospital in Abuja and the subsequent test performed in Qatar where the team prepared for the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Former chairman of Gombe State Football Association, Alhaji Shuaibu Ahmed Gara Gombe says that the Local Organizing Committee for the FIFA U-17 World Cup has failed the country because of the lack of transparency in all its affairs.