Two-time African Footballer of the Year, Nwankwo Kanu has urged members of the Super Eagles to go all out and give their fatherland a good representation at the forthcoming African Cup of Nations.
Chelsea’s hierarchy have held discussions to plot their course of action if they decide to sack coach Maurizio Sarri, according to Sky Sports News.
Katsina United defender, Chinedu Ajanah is confident that his side can get the maximum points at stake when they square up against Enyimba International of Aba in one of the matchday 10 of the Nigerian Professional Football League Aba on Wednesday.
The Changi Boys are yet to pick away point so far this season as they continue the fight to keep their elite division status.
However, one of their biggest game will be at Aba Township Stadium with the former two time CAF Champions League winners and Ajanah believes his side can battle the People’s Elephant for the maximum points.
“Enyimba is a big club and playing at Aba gives them a massive advantage but we are ready for the fight,”
“I enjoy big games such as the Enyimba match and I hope the result favours us at the end of the day. We are playing well at the moment but have not picked any away points and hope that changes on Wednesday.”
Katsina United sits on the fourth position in the Group A of the NPFL with nine points, two points behind Enyimba who sit third with 11points.
The family of late Chairman of Former Nigeria Football Federation Secretary General Taiwo Ogunjobi has released a statement saying the veteran Football administrator will be buried March 15, 2019.
Former Everton and Super Eagles Captain Joseph Yobo has heaped praises on the performance of Bayern Munich full-back, Joshua Kimmich following the goalless draw with Liverpool on Tuesday Night.
Ahead of his team‘s crunch tie with the League defending champions on Wednesday, Remo Stars Michael Bolaji says his side aren’t afraid of their of Lobi Stars and insists they can pull off a great result at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.
Lobi are fresh from their commendable away draw against Wydad Casablanca last Tuesday in Rabat and will hoping to return to winning ways in the domestic league against Remo Stars in front of their home crowd.
Michael Bolaji in an exclusive interview with www.brila.net said some sections of media might refers to the Sky Blues as an underdog but they are confidence of coming away with an impressive results.
“Its going to be a good game, expect the best from us, at the sametime, we cant take anything away from Lobi Stars they are good side, playing in the CAF Champions League, But we have no respect forthat because we play in the same league that means we can also beatthem.”
The petit attacker also added that the team is getting use to the philosophy of new manager Kennedy Boboye.
“He’s a friendly person and he‘s a good coach and I think we aregetting use to his philosophy and style of play.“ He concluded.
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has condoled with families and friends of late Former Secretary-General of Nigeria Football Federation Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, who passed away after a brief illness last Monday February 11.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Spokesman, Ademola Olajire, disclosed in a statement that FIFA sent a letter dated Feb. 19, 2019, and addressed to NFF President, Mr Amaju Pinnick.
“I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former Nigeria international player and administrator, Taiwo Ogunjobi.
“Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for this loss.
“Taiwo had a fulfilling and enriching career in football.
“As a player, he will be remembered notably as the captain of the Shooting Stars FC team that reached the final of the Africa Cup of Champion Clubs in 1984.
“After his retirement, he served as Secretary-General of the NFF between 2002 and 2005, and was member of the NFF Executive Committee between 2006 and 2010.
“He also officiated as Match Commissioner for two 2010 World Cup Qualification Matches and was a Member of the NFF delegation participating in different FIFA competitions between 2002 and 2010.
“His legacy and achievement – on and off the pitch – will not be forgotten, and he will be truly missed.
“On behalf of the international football community, I wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the NFF and to Taiwo’s family, friends and loved ones.
“Our thoughts are with all of you. We hope that these memories and our words of support may help bring some peace and solace at this difficult time,’’’ the letter read in part.
The late Ogunjobi will be laid to rest on March 15th according to a press release issued by the family.
It has been confirmed that Yobe Desert Stars Chief Coach Ngozi Elechi was involved in a motor accident on his way to Lafia to honour Wednesday’s matchday ten fixture between his side and Nasarawa United.
It would be recalled that the former Go Round was given a two match ultimatum to safe his job or face sack , beginning with the Wednesday game against the Solid Miners.
It was reported that the embattled Coach recently lost his mother few day back had the accident along Akwangan alongside the goalkeeper trainer of the team who happens to be the one driving the official car.
Reports further has it that the coach was being hospitalized in Ola Hospital in akwangan with the official car completely written off as no one believed that , someone survived from the car.
It is believed that the team travelled ahead of their Coach which means they arrived Lafia safely.
Nassarawa United will take on Yobe Deserts in Lafia today dated Tuesday 19th February 2019.
Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) forward, Ogwuche Mathias says the Sky Blue Stars will keep fighting hard to climb up Group A table.
Remo Stars FC are visitors to Lobi Stars this Wednesday in match day 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.
This meeting will be the third for both sides. The host won 1-0 at home and played out a 1-1 draw at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu in 2017.
The Sky Blue Stars returned to winning ways last Wednesday after defeating Kwara United FC and two goals from Ogwuche Mathias restored confidence to his side after failing to pick a point in four straight games.
“Playing against Lobi Stars is another true test, it’s going to be a fight from start to finish and we are hopeful to pick something here so as to climb up the league table.“
“We will keep fighting hard because we aren’t satisfied with our present position and the only thing is for us to keep concentrating on each game we play starting from the game here in Makurdi.“
“Tomorrow’s match is very important to us and getting something here is very key, we need to grab it to keeping climbing up to the top because we can’t afford to lose points again.”
Meanwhile Head Coach of the team, Daniel Ogunbodede agreed with the statement made by his star striker, but stressed that their league position isn’t the true reflection of the Sky Blues Stars performance so far.
Our play hasn’t been the reflection of our position on the table butwe want to try as much as possible to make it a reflection of ourposition on the table and our boys are ready for it.
They are hungryto get results and you could see that with how they played againstKwara United, the boys are ready and I believe they can return us tothe top spot on the table.”
Captain of NPFL side Kwara united FC Hakeem Onigbari has stated that the team is more relaxed and are in high spirit ahead of today’s NPFL clash between both side at the Kwara state stadium Ilorin.
Onigbari said the team is now a bit well settled to go all out to pick maximum point as they intend to climb further up the table and get themselves within the fringes of competing for the top two positions on the league table.
The Harmony boys currently sit 7th on the log with 9pts and will hope to win against strugglers Tornadoes who are in the relegation zone despite having played more games.