Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Fatai Amoo has warned the Nigeria Super Falcons against complacency and overconfidence at the AWCON in Ghana.
Former player of Enyimba International player Dare Ojo has joined Lobi star ahead of the 2018/2019 new season.
World Champion N’Golo Kante has today extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by signing a new five-year contract worth £300k per week.
First Bank Center Nkem Akaraiwe believes Angolan side Inter Clube are one of the biggest challenges they face at this year’s FIBA Africa Women’s Champions Cup.
Super Falcons midfielder Francisca Ordega said she will continue to give her best to the team after helping the eight time African champions to a 4:0 win over the Shepolopolo of Zambia on Wednesday.
The Falcons suffered opening day defeat to South Africa on Sunday but bounced back to winning ways against the Zambians with Ordega at the heart of the win, As she scored a goal and created another to take home the Woman of the Match award.
The midfielder, however revealed that the disappointment of the defeat to the Bayana Bayana of South inspired her performance against the Bruce Mwape girls.
“I was not expecting to win the award . I can ’ t tell exactly what I did or I didn ’ t do in the match but I know that receiving this award is not about me – rather it is about the team and my teammates , ” she said .
“The last match before this was terrible for me and as a professional I am not happy with that – no one would . It was not the best game for me or my teammates or the Nigerians who support the team.
After the game , I told myself that as one of the experienced members of the team, who the younger ones are looking up to, I have to improve my performance in the next game.“
“I did that and we were able to get the three points , which was very important .I know I still have to do more to help the team and I will keep doing that .”
The Super Falcons who are second on the table will take on Equatorial Guinea in last Group B game on Saturday.
Nigeria’s Women top tennis player Sarah Adegoke says she has a score to settle with Samuel Blessing as the two clash at this year’s final of the National Open Tennis Championship in Kano.
NBBF Chief Engr. Musa Kida has charged reigning Nigeria Women Basketball Champion Elephants to pick a semi final at the expense of Cameroonian side Army Force and Police Basketball team at the ongoing FIBA AWCC.
The Elephants women are currently unbeaten at the competition, winning all their four Group B games to finished on top of the group.
Kida, however urged the team not to rest on their oars, as big tasklies ahead.
“I have closely monitored their four group games and I am impressed with what I have seen so far. The depth of the team is amazing and I can only hope that they continue their winning streak when they face FAP on Friday.”
The Basketball boss also expressed his satisfaction that members of Nigeria Women Basketball National team are proving their worth in the team.
“As a federation, we take pride in the fact that 5 members of the D’Tigress history making team to the World Cup are currently on the rooster of First Bank which has already impacted on their journey so far.”
FAP are the underdog going into the Friday match as they managedjust 1 win in group A to end up in the fourth spot.
Super Eagles John Mikel Obi‘s Russian partner Olga Diyachenko, has revealed her love for Nigerian Culture and hope the couple’s twins could adopt the culture when they have come of age.
Olga Diyachenko who’s on a family vacation in Nigeria alongsideher daughters (Ava and Mia), made her love for Nigerian Culture known after meeting the former Chelsea midfielder’s Nigerianfamily.
The Russian model shared her experience in Nigeria on social media, as she was also pictured singing and dancing to Nigerian Igbo songs.
“What a surprise you’ve turned out be. But, if I’m to say what impressed me most, it’s The Women. So much; grace, charisma and not a shred of insecurity.
“Nigerian women walk swaying their beautiful hips with their backs impeccably straight, heads held high, knowing their worth.“
“Their attitude is strong, yet very sensual, regardless whether it’s a wealthy woman walking through a 5 star hotel or a young girl crossing the road at 7 AM rushing to work.
“Although may I say, Nigerian women do not rush, nor do they fidget, they simply glide.“
“The way Nigerian women preserve their culture and traditions is admirable. They don’t chase international designers or dress according to Vogue, they wear beautiful traditional dresses, dance the traditional dances and do it all with pride!.”
“I hope Ava and Mia will inherit the calmness, sense of pride, posture and self worth that I’ve witnessed Nigerian women posses with such ease. Nigerian Women hat off to you 🙌🏼 #Nigeria #Pride #Women 💚, she wrote on social media.
Back in 2017, Olga revealed how the duo started their romance In a post she shared on Instagram, she said the Tianjin Teda midfielderused to live in the same compound with her parents but never met until after five years when she dropped her off flat keys with the footballer.
Rangers International of Enugu Captain Okey Odita has revealed that his team target is to reach the semi-finals or final of the CAF Confederations Cup this coming season.
Rangers earned the right to represent the country in the 2018/2019 CAF Confederations Cup following their triumph over Kano Pillarsin the 2018 Nigeria Aiteo Cup.
The Flying Antelopes reliable defender told brila.net’s Oluwaseyi Alao in an exclusive interview that the Nigeria professional football league side has all it takes to go all the way to the final of the African second tier football elite tournament.
“ Our plans for next season is to reach the semi final or final of the CAF Confederations Cup because we have what it takes and we will work hard for it.”
The 2016 Nigeria professional football league winner, also believed the return of Bobby Clement from Kuwaiti league is a plus for the Aiteo Cup holders.
“Bobby is a very good player, we are happy he has returned to the Club, it’s definitely a good plus and he can help the team.”
Rangers was beaten 1:0 by Lobi Stars in the Nigeria Super Cup clash at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Tuesday.
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