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  • Golden Eaglets will do better in Brazil, says Abdu Maikaba

    Abdu Maikaba, Flying Eagles Assistant coach and coach of Plateau United on Monday, said that the the Golden Eaglets would do better in the U-17 World cup scheduled for in Brazil in September.

    Maikaba told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja that the team’s poor outing in the just concluded AFCON U-17 championship was not enough to write them off.

    He expressed confidence in the team which he said was full of talent and youthfulness.

    “That team has explored many talents for Nigeria’s future super Eagles.

    “The boys, despite their crash, are good and I believe they will do better in Brazil by September, “Maikaba said.

    The coach urged Nigerians not to lose hope but renew their support for the team.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the country’s U-17 team were beaten 2-1 by their Angolan counterparts in the third place match of AFCON U-17 championship on Saturday.

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    The third-place play-off was decided at the National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Saturday afternoon.

    Nigerian boys were forced to play with 10 men for the major part of the second half after Porfirio’s expulsion.

    In spite that, the Angolan U-17 National team held firm to end their U-17 Africa Cup of Nation campaign in third place, Nigeria settling for fourth.

    Osvaldo Capemba opened the scoring before Wisdom Ubani leveled for the Golden Eaglets. Zito Luvumbo then scored a 49th-minute winner, with Nigeria unable to exploit their numerical advantage.

    On Sunday, Cameroun lifted the trophy after defeating their Guinean counterparts on penalties.

    NAN

  • Akwa United to reverse Nigeria’s failure in CAF Confederation Cup – Coach

    Akwa United to reverse Nigeria’s failure in CAF Confederation Cup – Coach

    Abdu Maikaba, Coach of Uyo-based Akwa United FC on Wednesday said his team would reverse the disappointing records of Nigerian clubs in the Africa Football Confederation (CAF) Confederation Cup with an excellent performance.

    Maikaba said that the team would work in synergy with other clubs to achieve success.

    He said that working with teams like Enyimba was imperative for greater and better results considering the former’s excellent record in the championship.

    The Akwa United’s coach also said he would not undermine the contributions of clubs with abysmal records so as to come out good for the cup

    “While teams like Enyimba will give us ideas on how to make success, the ones that failed will reveal to us their mistakes so that we can work on them.’’

    Akwa United won the 2017 AITEO Cup by beating Niger Tornadoes 3-2 on penalties in Lagos on Oct. 15.

    They will be representing Nigeria at the 2018 CAF’s Confederation Cup.

    NAN

  • Maikaba relishes first league win

    Maikaba relishes first league win

    Akwa United technical adviser, Abdu Maikaba heaved a sigh of relief after his side finally secured its first Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) win on Sunday.

    The Promise Keepers defeated newly promoted side, Remo Stars by 1-0 in a match day 6 encounter at the Godswin Akpabio Stadium, Uyo.

    The former Mountain of Fire and Miracles ministries (MFM) striker, Musa Newman’s 83 minute goal separated the two sides in a highly contested match.

    The former Sunshine Stars forward came on as a 61 minutes substitute for Amaechi Orji and he justified his inclusion into the team.

    Maikaba, who guided Wikki Tourists FC to continental ticket last season, believed that ill-luck had been affecting his team to get deserving results in their previous matches.

    In a chat with SportingLife, Maikaba said the win is a morale booster to the team as he promised to continue to work harder for the team’s success.

    “Goal scoring has always been our problems. We always create so many chances but failed to concert them. Nobody has ever complained about our style of play because we played good football. I never doubted my boys because I believe so much in them. I knew that this time will come and we finally got out first win which is a boost to the team. We will build on this and continue to strive hard in our next matches,” Maikaba said to SportingLife.

  • Maikaba to Pillars fans: You ‘ll see a different team against Enyimba

    Maikaba to Pillars fans: You ‘ll see a different team against Enyimba

    By Uchenna Ajah

     

    Head Coah of Kano Pillars, Abdu Maikaba has appealed to fans and followers of the Glo Premier League winners that the CAF Champions League flagbearers will show champions stuff when they tackle Enyimba International FC today in the ongoing League management company–organized Super IV tournament holding in Abuja.

    Speaking ahead of today’s cracker, the football tactician warned that the People’s Elephant will be taken to the cleaners if they underate them.

    “It is always a tough match between Kano Pillars and Enyimba and you cannot predict such games more especially if we have that chance and we win we can put our hands on the Super IV. You will see a different Kano Pillars against Enyimba on Tuesday (today),” he enthused.

    The People’s Elephant have not conceded any goal in two previously matches but Maikaba is confident Pillars can break the jinx.

    “I believe my team can score against Enyimba and at the same time hold them not to score against us. It happened in Lokoja during the last season and we can do same here in Abuja,” he said.

    Bayelsea United will also square up with Warri Wolves in the other match of the final day of the Super IV tourney.