Ballon d'Or

World football's governing body FIFA have extended the voting deadline for their player of the year prize, the Ballon d'Or.
The decision has been taken reportedly due to a low turnout by coaches, captains and media voters. Those with voting forms now have until November 29 to submit their top three.
Voters who have already sent their choices in will have the option to reassess their submissions, in a decision that was curiously announced on the night that Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning hat-trick to seal Portugal qualification for the World Cup.
Closest rival Lionel Messi is out injured, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic - another contender - failed to inspire Sweden to a comeback victory that would have seen them head to Brazil.
QUESTION
Who's gonna take it this time, is still Messi, or CR7 ?

Nigeria Emerge Winners Of FIFA U17 World Cup 2013 By Thrashing Mexico 3-0

Nigeria 3-0 Mexico 

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria performance was very impressive, as they took their unbeaten run to the final of the competition, where they emerged winners of FIFA U17 world cup, by Trashing Mexico 3-0.

Nigeria is the first country to win the FIFA Under-17 World Cup for the fourth time on Friday after handing what was a convincing  3-0 defeat to their Mexican counterparts, El Tri, at the El Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

The Mexican were out played by the ever confident Eaglets. They played well, but Nigeria were beter than them in terms of the attack, defense, and in mid field,
The first goal came from Yahaya in the 8th minute 

Kelechi Iheanacho tipped in a rebounce to increase Nigeria's goal in the 55th

The third goal was absolutely brilliant, a set piece goal by the Eaglet captain Musa Muhammed , in the 80th  minutes. Musa stunningly swerve in free kick near 18 yard box.

Taiwo Awoniyi of Nigeria celebrates after scoring against Uruguay during his FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 football match in Sharjah on November 2, 2013. AFP PHOTO

Nigeria 4 - 1 Iran: Eaglets Humiliate Iran as they Forge Into Quarter-final

Nigeria thrashed  Iran 4-1 to book a place in the quarter finals of the FIFA U17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates yesterday evening.

Garba Manu’s boys have secured a place in the last eight of the FIFA U17 World Cup after a comprehensive victory over Ali Doustimehr’s side.

First half goals from Samuel Okon, Kelechi Iheanacho, Musa Muhammed and a second half strike from Musa Yahaya ensured the red-hot Africans caged the boastful Persians at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain city.

Kelechi Iheanacho’s thunderous strike outside the west Asians’ penalty area which almost sailed into the net as early as the 30th second sent a stern warning of the Eaglets’ quest for a place in the next round of the championship.

Playing before the cheerful Nigerian supporters made the Iranians look uncomfortable as they were thoroughly outplayed by the Nigerian whose deft touches and blistering skills were beauty to behold.~Leadership

FIFA U17 World Cup: Nigerian Golden Eaglets Battles Iran.

Nigerian Golden Eaglets are battle ready as they face Iran today by 5 pm (17:00) for a place in the last eight of the on-going FIFA U17 World Cup in the UAE.
Iranian youngsters said they are going all out against the Eaglets, to break their wings and stop them from flying. But I'm quite sure that 90min would be the right judge for today's game.
This Round of 16 match will be at the familiar city of Al Ain, where Golden Eaglets beat Mexico 6-1 and drew 3-3 with Sweden.

Eaglets finished as leaders in Group F with 7 points, while Iran were runners-up in Group E with 5 points.
All Africa's four flag bearers are through to the last 16 with Morocco and Cote d'Ivoire even staging an all-African clash in this knockout stage of the tournament.

FIFA U-17: Mexico Buried By Nigeria

Nigeria 6-1 Mexico

It was a bad day for the south American champions as they were forced to bow to the unrelenting Golden Eaglets.

Nigeria were forced to weather an early storm from the Mexicans, who should have gone in front after just three minutes. Striker Ulises Jaimes rose unmarked between the Nigeria centre backs, but could only direct his header wide.

As the Golden Eaglets gradually established a foothold in the game, they began to get the champions worried.

It did not take long before they made it count. Isaac Success broke away with pace on the counter, shook off his marker, and hit at goal.

His shot was saved, but the ball fell back fortuitously to him, and he laid it on a plate for the arriving Kelechi. Iheanacho to finish high into the net over a pair of Mexican defenders.

Seven minutes later, he was back. Again, Success was the provider. And again, it was on another breakaway. This time, the Nigeria No 10 showed calm composure to skip his way into space and find the net.

But Mexico found a riposte a minute late. Nwakali and co failed to clear their lines at the back, and Jaimes showed an. Iheanacho-style composure to pass the ball beyond Alampasu

But that was as good as it got for El Tri. Iheanacho grabbed his hattrick from a long throw in, Nwakali added another from 25-yards out not long after, and Success got the goal his enterprise deserved when he skipped past two to slot home.

But the final word belonged to Iheanacho, who cut in from the right and fired in a venomous ball from range.

Mexico were left dazed, as the irresistible Nigerians prepare for a date against Sweden next.

Road To World Cup ~ Nigeria vs Ethiopia Past & Present

Nigeria vs Ethiopia Sunday 20th October 2013.
This isn't gonna be a work over for Nigeria, as some Nigerians think. Nigeria needs to work hard to achieve victory. Underrating these guys may bring disastrous consequences for the Eagles.
The Walya Antelopes are a very courageous team bonded together by team spirit. They are known for one-twos style of play, mostly at the midfield. Mikel Obi and whoever is going to be at the midfield must keep a close eye on these two guys: Saint George, and Menyahel Teshome.

Nigeria and Ethiopia have met seven times with Nigeria winning four times, drawing twice and losing just once.

These are the past records for Nigeria vs Ethiopia:

Nigeria 3-0 Ethiopia 1982–AFCON Nations Cup Finals in Libya. Goals scored by Stephen Keshi (2) and Ademola Adeshina (1)

Nigeria 1-0 Ethiopia –Friendly January of 1993 in Ethiopia

Nigeria 0-1 Ethiopia –1994 Nations Cup qualifier

Nigeria 6-0 Ethiopia –1994 Nations Cup qualifier
Goals scored by late Rashidi Yekini hat-trick, Sunday Oliseh (1)

Nigeria 2-2 Ethiopia–2012 Nations Cup qualifier in Addis Abba, Ethiopia

Nigeria 4-0 Ethiopia–2012 Nations Cup qualifier
Goals scored by John Utaka (1) Ike Uche (2)

Nigeria 2-0 Ethiopia–2013 Nations Cup in South Africa
Goals scored by Victor Moses
What's gonna be the outcome of this match? I'd love to know your predictions.