SPORTS 1 years ago

STATS PREVIEW: Nigeria U17 vs Australia U17

Having failed to qualify for the 2017 edition held in India, Nigeria’s Under-17 male football team, Golden Eaglets have marked a return to the FIFA Under-17 World Cup with a statement of intent, winning their first two matches of the competition. The accrued 6 points have earned Nigeria a place in the round-of-16 stage of the competition for the 11th time in the history of the competition, while the team still has a group stage fixture against Australia later today. The Nigerian team seems blessed with qu

SPORTS 1 years ago

Young Nigerian Nominated for FIFA Award

World soccer governing body FIFA have shortlisted Nigeria U-17 player, Ibrahim Sa'id as one of the best goal scorers at the just concluded FIFA U-17 World Cup. Ibrahim Sa'id was on the lips of everyone after his brilliant individual performance that saw him grabbed hat-trick in Nigeria 3-2 group B victory over Ecuador in Goiania, Brazil. Sa'id who is a product of Dabo Babes Academy had one of his goals in that five goal thriller up for the goal of the tournament alongside ten other players across the 24 tea

SPORTS 1 years ago

Nigeria U-17 star set to join Ndidi and Iheanacho at Leicester

Nigeria U17 star Ibrahim Said has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Leicester City being one of the teams keeping close tabs on him. Said is an all-action midfielder, who announced himself at the 2019 U17 World Cup with a brilliant hattrick against Ecuador in the group stage. The King Power Stadium is currently home to Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and striker Kelechi Iheanacho, while Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa featured for them in 2016 before being sent on loan. Other Premier Leag

SPORTS 10 months ago

"I'd like to play for Barcelona, I've been supporting them since I was young" - says Nigerian star

Nigeria Golden Eaglets star Ibrahim Said has disclosed that it's intention to play for Spanish Laliga Santander giants, Barcelona in the nearest future. Ibrahim who plays for Dabo babes academy is set to move to Europe after clocking 18 on Monday 15 of June. The 18 years old has been linked with a move to Europe, since he represented Nigeria Flying Eagles in last year Under 17 world cup in Brazil, but his move will be on hold till the Coronavirus pandemic is totally eradicated in the world. In a chat with a

SPORTS 1 years ago

Liverpool, Man City Vying to sign Golden Eaglets Star

Golden Eaglets star Ibrahim Said could be on his way to the Premier League with Liverpool and Leicester keen. Nigeria starlet Ibrahim Said is a target for a whole host of Premier League clubs with West Ham United, Liverpool, Leicester and Manchester City all keeping tabs on the attacking midfielder, according to AllNigeriaSoccer . The English top flight has been home to some of the greatest Nigerian footballers of all time, including John Obi Mikel, Jay Jay Okocha and Yakubu while Alex Iwobi, Kelechi Iheana

SPORTS 1 years ago

Manchester United target dubbed 'Nigerian Messi' has over 20 clubs chasing him

Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspurs, Manchester City, and Chelsea are reportedly keen on Ibrahim Said. The Dabo Babes Academy winger was thrown into the world football spotlight when he netted a treble for Nigeria against Ecuador at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil.  The first Nigerian hat-trick in this tournament was scored by Nwankwo Kanu 26 years ago, while the last one, notched by Victor Osimhen, occurred just four years ago. Ibrahim Said became the seventh Golden Eaglet to hit the back

SPORTS 1 years ago

Five Golden Eaglets players to watch after 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria waved goodbye to the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup following their 3-1 to Netherlands in the round of 16. A lot of criticisms has trailed the performance of the team in Brazil 2019. "Winning" is one word that is in the DNA of Nigerians. This time, the five-time World Champions fell short and were bundled out by the technical Dutch team on Wednesday morning at Goiania’s Estadio Olimpico. Despite their ouster, some of the budding talents impressed, but who are the top five players to

SPORTS 1 years ago

European football beckons on 5 Golden Eaglets players

Their dream of winning the Brazil 2019 FIFA U 17 World Cup evaporated when the Golden Eaglets crumbled 3-1 to their counterparts from Netherlands at the round of 16 clash in Gioania. However, the exploits of some of the players in the 2019 Golden Eaglets of Nigeria have not gone unnoticed by some top clubs in Europe and everything working out fine, five players are on the verge of nurturing their career outside the shores of Nigeria. Having scored a hatrick against Ecuador as Nigeria triumphed 3-2 in the se

SPORTS 1 years ago

Leicester City to Battle Celtic for Best Nigeria U-17 Player

Leicester City have been linked with a move for Golden Eaglets star and youngster Ibrahim Said. According to the publication by All Nigeria Soccer claim, Said who is currently an academy player at Dabo Babes, could be set for talks with the King Power stadium hopeful in the new year of 2020. However, the Foxes aren't alone in chasing the youngster, with Scottish League champions Celtic also reported to be near the front of the queue for the Nigeria under-17 international. A host of clubs from around Europe

SPORTS 1 years ago

Man City leads Man Utd, Chelsea and Liverpool in contest for the Signature of Nigeria U-17 Starlet

Most wanted Golden Eaglets player Ibrahim Sa'id is in the news again as the latest report suggest that big guns in the English top tier are at loggerheads for the signature of the versatile Nigerian youngster. In an exclusive report from TEAMtalk , Manchester City are supposedly leading Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool in their attempts to bring Golden Eaglets star Ibrahim Sa'id to the Premier League. The Blues are always on the lookout for fresh young talent, and this report suggests Nigerian fo

SPORTS 1 years ago

Manchester City to sign Nigerian Starlet

Ibrahim Said, Nigerian Starlet is said to be attracting different interest from Premier league outfits with Manchester City are said to be frontrunners to sign the Nigeria junior international according to reports in England. Liverpool, Manchester United are all names said to be interested in signing the Nigerian wonder kid. City are said to be set to acquire the service of the 17-year-old after he excelled at the 2019 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Brazil. Against Ecuador at the tournament, he scored an hattri

SPORTS 1 years ago

Chelsea and Leicester City target reveals prefferred position

Ahead of a possible trip to the United Kingdom next year where he might be joining a team in Europe, Golden Eaglets midfielder, Ibrahim Sa'id has revealed his prefered destination among various teams in Europe hoping to sign him.  The Dabo Babes product who is wanted by English sides, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Leicester City disclosed his desire to play in the English Premier League with the believe he can succeed there if given the chance.  In a recent interview the Golden Eaglet

SPORTS 6 months ago

Ibrahim Sa'id explains move to Denmark

Former Golden Eaglets star Ibrahim Sa’id who recently joined Danish side Viborg, reportedly spoke about the reason he decided to move to Denmark despite interest from teams in Belgium and Turkey. The player claimed that his decision is basically centered upon the club where playing time won’t be a problem. Scorenigeria.com reports that the player reportedly said that: ‘’ I had offer from Club Brugge and Basakeshir, but I wasn’t going to play enough at both clubs, that why I chose to play in Denmark.’’

SPORTS 10 months ago

Ex-Golden Eaglets Star Ibrahim Said Admits It's His Ambition To Play For Barcelona

Former Nigeria U17 international Ibrahim Said says it is his ambition to play for Spanish side Barcelona one day. The Dabo Babes Academy box-to-box midfielder is celebrating his 18th birthday today, Monday, meaning he's now eligible to join a foreign club but the coronavirus pandemic has prevented him from traveling to Europe. Said was one of the few players that impressed for the Golden Eaglets at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup, with the highlight of his performance in Brazil being the hat-trick he netted aga

SPORTS 9 months ago

I’m better than Liverpool’s Van Dijk’ – Former Everton defender Ibrahim Said

The former Egypt international has made an outrageous claim he has better qualities than the Dutch centre-back and Premier League winner. Previous Everton and Egypt protector Ibrahim Said accepts he is better than Liverpool focus back Virgil van Dijk.  The Dutchman has been a strong stone for the Reds since he joined from Southampton in January 2018, helping the Merseyside club to the Champions League, Uefa Super Cup, Club World Cup and most as of late the Premier League which they secured just under the c

SPORTS 1 years ago

Manchester United target dubbed 'Nigerian Messi' has European giants chasing his coveted signature

Highly rated Ibrahim Said is a target of top clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspurs, Manchester City, and Chelsea. The Dabo Babes Academy winger was thrown into the world football spotlight when he netted a treble for Nigeria against Ecuador at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup in Brazil.  He became the seventh Golden Eaglet to hit the back of the net three times in an U17 World Cup match. Ibrahim Said is blessed with great pace and technique, however unlike many young wingers, he is composed

POLITICS 11 months ago

"I don’t report directly to the nation, I report to the President" -New Chief Of Staff, Ibrahim Said

The new Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has said his primary allegiance would be to President Muhammadu Buhari and not the public. The Chief of staff stated this on Wednesday when he spoke briefly to State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa. According to TodayNG, when asked what Nigerians should expect from him as Chief of Staff, he said "we have not started, I’ll have to find out. I don’t report directly to the nation, I report to the President" Gambari said. How

SPORTS 1 years ago

Premier League Club Target Little Messi

Nigeria youth international winger Ibrahim Sai'd has reportedly emerged as a surprise transfer target for Manchester City. The highly-rated teenager is on the radar of many of Europe’s top clubs having impressed for Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup. He netted a treble against Ecuador at the U17 World Cup in Brazil.  City's interest was rivalled by Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, with all teams sending scouts to watch the player at the Cadet World Cup. Manchester City are thought to be targe

SPORTS 1 years ago

All Eyes on Him: 6 big-guns chase after Nigeria's youngster Ibrahim Said

Nigerian midfielder Ibrahim Said is attracting interest from EPL champions Manchester City and several other top sides in Europe following his performance at the FIFA U17 World Cup in October. Said's hat-trick at the tournament against Ecuador that helped Nigeria fight back to a 3-2 victory was one of the outstanding solo efforts of the competition. His second goal was of such quality that it was short listed for goal of the tournament. Click here to see it https://youtu.be/IEopbOOywfk  Despite the fact th

SPORTS 1 years ago

Leicester In Lead Position To Sign Nigeria U-17 Player Ahead Of Chelsea Liverpool Manchester City

Four premiere league clubs and Scottish champions, Celtic are reported in the scramble to sign Brazil 2019 revelation of the Golden Eaglets Ibrahim Sa'id .According to AllNigeriasoccer, Leicester City are in the leading position to sign the Dabo Babes academy product.  The youngster is expected to travel to the United Kingdom with his representative next month for concluding parts of negotiations with Leicester city and Celtic who are also in serous contention for his signature. Sa'id could be remembere