Destiny College has initiated the search for the next big star in Track and Field by organising an Athletics Meet in Kaduna between 16 secondary schools in the state.

The Meet will start on Saturday 18th of February 2017 at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium starting by 9am with event which includes 100m and 200m forboys and girls.

It will also involve 400m and 4x100m relay for both boys and girls as well all at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, Kaduna State.

The school is using the championship to help connect schools of the state as well as help their students develop their desires in various Track and Field event.

Former Super Eagles captain and goalkepper Vincent Enyeama was the star of the show despite Lille’s 1-2 loss to PSG in a Ligue 1 tie yesterday.

Enyeama returned back to the line up for Lille after missing their last two games due to injury, and the shot stopper immediately showed the club what they have been missing.

He made save after save in the first half, and probably had more touches than some outfield players of Lille, before he was finally beaten by a flick header from Edinson Cavani.

The peak of his saves was denying Angel Di Maria well hit drive at close range, a save which has been severally reviewed by the French media, with most terming it almost unbelievable.

French Magazine L’equipe wondered if his wrist is made of iron judging by how he flicked the drive at close range to deny the Argentine.

His heroics didn’t earn his side a point as he was beaten by a late goal by Lucas Moura which was scored from an offside position as seen by the television replays.

Players of Lille lead by Enyeama protested the goal but it stood, and Enyeama was even booked by the referee for angrily confronting the assistant referee after the controversial goal.

Dutch giants Ajax are reportedly one of the many teams planning a summer move for Arsenal loanee Kelechi Nwakali who has grown in leap and bounds at MVV Maastricht.

Nwakali is due back to Arsenal in the summer, but there are doubts if the 18 year old will be granted a work permit by the Home Office in the UK.

Also he might be head out on another loan deal for further development even if he secures a work permit as they are senior players occupying his position at the moment at the club.

The uncertainty over his immediate stay at Arsenal has lead to talks of clubs monitoring his progress with a view of swooping for him in the summer, most likely on another loan deal.

Ajax are reportedly ahead of other clubs in the race for his services, as they tried signing him immediately after his exploit at the U-17 World Cup where he was crowned the Most Valuable Player in Chile.

Charlie Adam hailed Victor Moses‘ displays for Chelsea this season, claiming he’s “adapted incredibly well” to his role at wing-back.

Despite arriving at Stamford Bridge back in 2012, this has been Moses’ breakthrough season in west London under Antonio Conte, following loan spells at Liverpool, Stoke City and West Ham United. The 26-year-old was brought back into the fold last summer, and has since proved his usefulness to the Italian boss.

Moses has been deployed as a wing-back since Conte’s switch to a 3-4-3 formation back in October, proving hugely successful in the role. The Nigerian international has combined his undoubted attacking quality with a surprising defensive nous, helping Chelsea in their Premier League title push.

While the Blues secured another excellent result over Arsenal at the weekend, former Stoke teammate Adam praised Moses’ versatility this season, claiming he’s done very well so far.

By the way he’s adapted incredibly well,” Adam told BBC Sport. “Because when he was at our place he played and showed potential that he could play, but did you really think he could play in the number of games that Conte’s given him? He’s given him that lift and responsibility, and he’s done extremely well.”

Moses has scored three goals and created 16 chances in 23 Premier League appearances this season, winning 51% of his average duels, as Chelsea sit top on 59 points, nine clear of Tottenham Hotspur in second.

Next up for them is an away clash at Burnley on Sunday, before taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup fifth round at Molineux.

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Little known Nigerian forward Anointed Chukwu enhanced his chances of bagging a deal with Manchester City with a goal in a trial game against Blackpool.

Anointed, 16, has finished as top scorer for every club he’s played for in the last five season, including an incredible 42-goal-haul for his District side in one year.

Spotted during a trial tournament in the United Kingdom, he is reportedly on the watchlist of several Championship teams in England, although he has had his chance with some Premier League teams in the past.

He has had trials with Crystal Palace and Southampton in the past, and according to his mum, Grace Anointed he was quite at their level when he went there two years ago.

Born to a Nigerian Father, he is eligible for both Nigeria and England, but he is yet to be called up by any of the country at any level.

*Picture credit – UK Football Trials

The fine run of Plateau United has dominated the headlines after six games in the Nigeria Professional Football League, but not much have been said about their players.

One among their players who have impressed so far, and even to an extent surpassed expectations is giant striker Emeka Umeh, who joined the team as an unknown quantity from NNL side Kaduna United.

The forward who has scored two goals do far in just five games is in his second season as a professional footballer, but his first in the top flight league in Nigeria.

Last season injuries marred his participation for Kaduna United but this season, he has banish those worries and has turned into a game changing substitute for coach Kennedy Boboye early season pace setters.

” He is built like Zlatan, and blessed with fancy footwork like Kanu Nwankwo. From the first day I saw him, I knew he is a real talent”, popular Kaduna journalist/ scout Mohammed Mowiz posted on twitter one year ago when the forward popped up at Kaduna United.

His huge frame makes it impossible for defenders to keep him at bay, and his dribbling abilities plus long strides has helped him go past defenders with ease.

Brilliant with his back to goal, the 19 year old is certainly guarantee to do exploits in the nearest future especially if he maintains his hard work and stay focused.