THE REASON BEHIND KWARA UNTED AND ABS FC RELEGATION REVEALED

Sports enthusiasts in Ilorin have expressed their shock and sadness over the relegation of their two darling teams. The Cross section of supporters and fans who spoke to Daily Trust in Ilorin described the relegation as a sad day for sports in the state of harmony.

The two premier league clubs, KWARA UNITED and ABS FC ended up in relegation after the conclusion of the league on Sunday. The Samson Unuanel tutored Kwara United settled for a 1-1 draw with visiting AKWA UNITED at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja to finish 17th on the log with 50 points while ABS FC lost 0:1 to WARRI WOLVES at away to finish 18th also with 50 points.

Speaking out of sad look, the Chairman of Kwara United Supporters' Club, Alhaji Sulaiman Oba said
the relegation of the two teams was unfortunate. He said he was particularly saddened that despite the
huge amount of money injected in Kwara United, the resources doesn't have impact on the team.

Alhaji Oba blamed the Afonja Warriors' woes on the crises between the board and the management committee, saying the board felt sidelined in the management of the team and was hell-bent on ensuring its downfall.

He however advised the government to learn a lesson
from the teams relegation and appoint the competent people including supporters into the board just as he urged the players to stay behind and not exit the team at this point in time.

Also, the Sports Writers' Association of Nigeria
(SWAN), Kwara State chapter described the relegation as unfortunate and disastrous. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Bunmi Adedoyin
and the Secretary, Jimoh Bashir, the association urged the two clubs, especially their supporters and fans to learn a lesson from the avoidable fall.

SWAN described the relegation of the two clubs as a big shame, especially to the so called stakeholders in the state who have leveraged on the existence of the two clubs only for their selfish interest.

The body vowed to expose all those behind the ugly
development, even as they called on all genuine
stakeholders to come together to discuss the way
forward for the two teams.

GHANA DESTROYS EGYPT 6-1

Ghana completely took apart Egypt to take a commanding lead in the first leg of their 2014 World Cup qualifier,winning by a massive 6-1.

Three goals in each half did the damage for Ghana,as they annihilated Egypt whom everybody wanted to avoid during the draws for the qualifiers.

Asamaoh Gyan opened the scores for Ghana inside five minutes,latching on to a cross and hitting it at the far post for 1-0.

Ghana with the momentum ran the Egyptian defence ragged. Andre Ayew slipped in a pass to returnee Michael Essien,the Chelsea midfielder took apart two players and almost missed the opportunity before it rebounded off Wael Gomaa for 2-0.

Egypt however looked to have gotten a lifeline when Mohammed Salah was fouled in the box. Mohammed Abouterika stepped up and scored from the spot,his 38th international goal for the Pharaohs.

Just some minutes to the break Ghana extended their lead,through Majeed Waris who headed in the third goal of the match.

After the break Gyan grabbed his second of the match,heading in Sulley Muntari's scissors kick to make it 4-1.

There seemed to be no comeback for Egypt,who were further pelted with goals. Ghana got their fifth goal through the spot after the keeper fouled Waris. Muntari stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way to further rub salt on injury for the Egyptians.

But there was to be further humiliation for Egypt,as substitute Christain Atsu belted in an unstoppable shot beyond the keeper to make the scores 6-1.

The win puts Ghana on the threshold of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil,as it looks very difficult for the Egyptians to overhaul a five-goal deficit.

FOOTBALL TIMETABLE

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Saturday, October 19

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 West Ham United           12:30 PM EDT

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Sunday, October 20

 Aston Villa          11:00 AM EDT

Tottenham Hotspur       

SUPER SIX DATE NOT FEASIBLE

The proposed Nigeria Women's Professional League (NWPL) Super Six final billed for the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State from October 20 to 26 will no longer hold as scheduled.

The Super Six clash is the last programme on the league body's calendar that determines the winners of its regular league season.

The football fiesta would have seen the best six finishers during the regular season namely title holders, Delta Queens, Nasarawa Amazons, Pelican Stars, Bayelsa Queens, FC Robo and Federation Cup winners, Rivers Angels take to the pitch to decide the new champions for the 2012/13 NWPL season.

The NWPL chairperson, Dilichukwu Onyedinma said the dates are not feasible due to the qualifying matches involving some of the women's national teams.

“Early information on the programme put out by the secretary, Isaac Ajisafe to the clubs on the Super Six and venue was done hastily and not in full consultation with the board.

“The dates clashed with the Falconets’ World Cup qualifying match and that of the Under-17, the Flamingoes.

“We won’t want to create an uneven ground for the clubs whose players will be involved in the national assignments, we’ll want all the six teams to have their best legs available for the Super Six clash.

“Those dates are no longer feasible including the scheduled venue, we’ll sit down to work out a suitable new date and venue after the teams’ qualifying matches.

“The Super Six competition is held in the highest esteem by the board and we’ll do everything to ensure it receives the best treatment both in planning and execution,” said Onyedinma to supersport.com.

The 2013 Federation Cup finalists, Nasarawa Amazons emerged top of NWPL Group A on 33 points while title holders, Delta Queens came second on 32 points and FC Robo third on 31 points.

The Cup winners, Rivers Angels topped the table in Group B on 40 points followed by Bayelsa Queens on 37 points and Pelican Stars on 35 points.

MIKEL OBI TOP SUGARSPORT’S FIVE SEXIEST FOOTBALLERS IN AFRICA 2013

Nigeria’s midfielder Mikel Obi has been rated as the sexiest footballer in Africa.  Obi who double as the Blues top midfielder who broke a jinx recently with his second goal during a match between Chelsea against Fulham.

Sugarsport reports that some footballers are not just attractive on the pitch with their skill and style of play they are also attractive off the pitch. 

Here is a quick rundown of Africa’s five sexiest footballers.

 See the list after the cut

1. Mikel Obi   (Nigeria)
If you doubt Mikel‘s fitness, well go check his record at Chelsea Football Club where he is a consistent player. He’s the youngest on this list at 26, and although he has been linked to many ladies he seems to be very much single. He recently scored his very first goal for Chelsea in the premiership after 7 years.Mikel is tall (6ft 2), dark and handsome with a charming smile. He lands at number one because of his skill, strength and good physique not to mention his Bentley. He’s also got great style, which is obvious from his dress sense, and consistent hairstyle.

2. Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
We all know Drogba as a prolific die-hard striker but many do not see his sexy side. Didier Drogba, 35 recently agreed to put his name to – and help create – an exclusive range of men’s underwear and beachwear.
The Galatasaray forward agreed that a percentage whatever is sold from the collection will find its way to his charity The Didier Drogba Foundation, which focuses on education and health care in the footballer’s home country, Ivory Coast. Drogba comes in on this list at number 2 with good looks, a tall and lean body, six-pack frame and a name that sells underwear too.

3. Yaya Toure  (Ivory Coast)
Toure, 30 is one of the best midfielders for his country and one of the brightest soccer stars on the continent. He’s easy on the eyes too…quite a contender. Yaya is tall, dark and handsome with very deep pockets. He’s said to be the highest paid player at Arab money club, Manchester City. Young and fine money, yes!

4. Samuel Eto (Cameroon)

Looking for a car freak who is good looking and super rich too? Well look no further as Samuel Eto’o has it all. He is the most successful African football player of all-time, having won the African Player of the Year award a record four times plus he is still banging in goals. Eto’o, 32 has participated in three World cups, six African Nation Cups and was part of the squad that won the 2000 Olympic Tournament. He was until this season the highest earning footballer in the world but his move to English Club Chelsea changed that.

5. Micheal Essien (Ghana)

He’s dark, strong with a cool smile. Michael Essien, 30 is known for his tough tackling style, boundless energy and physical presence on the pitch. He’s back at Chelsea now after a season long loan to Real Madrid.

FOOTBALL:- ETOR DANIEL RUES MISSING CHANCES AGAINST PILLARS BUT BELIEVE THEY CAN STILL WIN THE LEAGUE

Enyimba international of Aba attacking midfielder ETOR DANIEL said that the defeat to Kano Pillars in the rescheduled Globacom Nigeria Professional Football League at the Confluence stadium, Lokoja in Kogi state hurt him so much but is very optimistic that the league is still within the reach for the People's Elephant.

We are still in a shock for that defeat but we have to get over it and challenge for the title till the end of the season because it's not yet over and I'm sure anything can happen as the league is still very much open for all the contender since there are three matches to go, he disclosed this in a chat while speaking with a papson sports correspondent.

The 21 year-old former ABS, Niger Tornadoes and Akwa United player assure their fans that they shouldn't be pessimistic that the quest to achieve double is gone but they should rather stay focus and continue to give their support to the two time Africa champion as he promised they would never let them down.

Etor Daniel is expected to return to action against ABS at home on saturday in week 36 of the GloNPFL as they prepare to avenge the defeat to Masu Gida on Saraki Boyz. Enyimba are in 4th position with 56 points trailing Kano Pillars who has garnered 60 points in 35 games.

Football:- GloNPFL Week 35 RESULTS:

Wednesday 02/10/2013 Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi WIKKI TOURISTS 2:0 KADUNA UNITED Emmanuel Atongo Stadium, Katsina-Ala LOBI STARS 2:0 GOMBE UNITED Sharks Stadium, Porthaccourt SHARKS 3:1 HEARTLAND Akure Township Stadium, Akure SUNSHINE STARS 1:1 RANGERS Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin ABS 1:0 NASARAWA UNITED Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan 3SC 1:1 ENYIMBA Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo AKWA UNITED 0:0 NEMBE CITY Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenegoa BAYELSA UNITED 1:0 WARRI WOLVES Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna KANO PILLARS 1:0 KWARA UNITED (Called off after 32 mins due to heavy downpour and will continue 9 am tomorrow) Thursday 03/10/2013 El-Kanemi Stadium, Maiduguri EL-KANEMI WARRIORS vs DOLPHINS