The LMC has confirmed that the format for the NPFL super six will be single round Rubin. Meaning every team will play each other.
Squirrels of Benin Republic have concluded plans for a training base in Morocco as the countdown to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt continues.
FC Ifeanyi Uba skipper, Chijioke Alakwe has described the abridged league format as one with a lot of challenges and urged the League Management Company(LMC) to revert to the regular season.
Speaking with brila.net Chijioke stated that he would want the LMC to ensure the abridged format is phased off as it does not allow teams to get the chance to recover when they falter.
“I would say the abridged league favoured us because after all said and done, we ended it in a good position and qualified for super 6.
“As for a review of the league, I prefer the default league because you have a chance to meet a higher number of teams that comes with a whole lot of challenges.
“As for the abridged league, you know the opponents and the challenges are way less.”
Chijioke equally spoke on the game against Akwa United which ended 2-1 stating that the Uyo based side displayed amazing quality all through.
“Akwa United gave us a good game because the game was an enjoyable one given the qualities of both teams. The joy was a massive one because the target all season has been to get a spot in the super 6. The squad is in a top mood and form, everything is great but as you know we can’t stop now but because we still have to give the super 6 our all.”
Chijioke then spoke of his goalscoring exploits saying he always prayed to score goals and he is happy to have scored in the final game of the season for his side.
“I’m happy I was also able to score because it happened just as I asked God. I told him I started the league with a goal that I would love to wrap it up with one and it happened. I’m very happy about that.”
Lobi Stars Midfielder, Dare Ojo has declared that the abridged format of the NPFL should never be adopted again.
Making this declaration in a chat with brila.net, Dare noted that the abridged league format is no respecter of big teams as any of the big teams could slip and get relegated.
“My season was a good one but I hope we never have the abridged league ever again. It is not a good one because the format could cause a big team to be relegated just like that. Never again.”
Dare also talked about the Matchday 22 game against Remo Stars which ended goalless and noted that although they planned to get all 3 points, getting a draw was good as well.
“I thank God for the League, we approached the game against Remo the same way we take all other games. The plan was 3 points and we ended up getting just 1 But no problem.”
Dare Ojo spoke of how his side has been able to fulfill the target of a Super 6 spot noting that the legacy of their late coach, Solomon Ogbeide has been fulfilled.
“Most of all I’m happy we fulfilled our target and aim which was qualifying for the super 6. The legacy our late coach left for us is to find our way back to the continent each season. We will now try to actualize this in the playoff.”
Nigeria football legend Kanu Nwankwo celebrates the birthday of his wife Amarachi Kanu and took to his social media handle to post an emotional message in her honour on Monday.
Plateau United’s Beninoise import, Salomon Junior has declared that his side would be aiming for the 2019 AITEO Cup trophy as compensation for their woeful outing in the NPFL.
Chelsea has slammed 10.5 million pounds asking price on Inter Milan target Victor Moses according to reports from Italy.
Sunshine Stars Midfielder, Dayo Ojo has expressed joy after his side narrowly escaped relegation at the end of the 2019 Nigerian league season.
Coach of Nigeria’s Cricket national team Clive Ogbimi has revealed that the Nigeria Cricket national team will as part of preparation for the 2019 world Cricket league play preparatory games in Namibia and also explore avenues to make the most of relationship with Uganda to play preparatory games and put the team in stronger shape ahead of the World Cricket league division Six.
Former Super Falcons coach, Edwin Okon has outlined the chances of the Super Falcons in their group ahead of the FIFA 2019 women’s world cup in France, stating that he has unwavering confidence in the players to deliver against their group opponents.
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