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Shooting Stars Top Officials Resign After Failure To Gain NPFL Promotion

by Seyi Alao
written by Seyi Alao

The trio of Shooting stars General manager Rasheed Balogun, Team Manager Dimeji Lawal and Head Coach Edith Agoye has resignedfrom their position with the Club, after failure to gain promotion to the Nigeria Professional football league next season.

The Oluyole Warriors was beaten 3-0 by Akwa Starlets in the NNLplay–off final at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Monday to dash any hope of returning to the top flight next season.

“It was a difficult decision for me to take going by the strong attachment I have with the Players, Technical Crew, Backroom Staff, Supporters, and Fans.

“I thank the Oyo State Government for giving me the opportunity to serve, I wish the club good luck in its future endeavors.” Rasheed Balogun to the media after the shocking defeat.

Shooting Stars has now failed to secure a ticket back to the after coming close in the last two consecutive seasons .

Meanwhile, Warri Wolves , Jigawa Golden Stars , Adamawa United and Akwa Starlets are four teams promoted to the Nigeria professional football league next season from the Nigeria National league.

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Morocco Contacts NFF On Gernot Rohr’s Availability

by Seyi Alao
written by Seyi Alao

Morrocan Football Federation are reportedly monitoring the contract situation of Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr with the Nigerian football Federation.

It was reported that the Moroccans are interested in hiring theFranco-German as the replacement for Haverd Renard who resigned from his position on Sunday , should Nigeria go ahead to terminate the tactician’s contract.

Brila.net gathered that Rohr is one of the most sorted after coaches on the continent , with reports making round that interested countries has made contact with the Nigerian FA on availability.

The 66 year old manager has come under heavy criticisms in the Nigerian media, following the Super Eagles third place finish at the just concluded 2019 African Cup of Nations.

However, the President of Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick previously maintained that the coach will not be sacked andrevealed he wiil attend a refresher course in Germany, but it is unclear if the Federation still maintain the same position, afterPinnick snubbed him during the 2019 Afcon third place medal presentation.

It’s understood that Rohr want to honour his contract , but he will consider his future if the Nigerian FA want a change and it’s believed that the former Burkina Faso coach, will smile home with $1m compensation should he get fired by the Nigerian FA.

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Okorom boast of Enyimba’s continental prowess after been drawn against Burkinabes Rahimo FC

by Brila
written by Brila
Enyimba FC defender Stanley Okorom has stated that the People’s Elephant won’t have any problem navigating their way through the opening rounds of the CAF champions league after been drawn against Burkina Faso side Rahimo FC in the first round of the competition. 
Okorom speaking in a chat with www.brila.netsaid Enyimba has shown over time how strong they are when it comes to playing the opening rounds stating clearly that  competition for Enyimba starts from the group stage and not the opening rounds where they have so far distinguished themselves severally.
“Any time the talk of these CAF champions league qualifying ties Enyimba always come out tops. We always do well in any thing about CAF champions league or even the CAF Confederation cup.
These continental competition Enyimba even go as far as going beyond the group stage. So I believe this time around, we are going to even make it to the final. I am not even thinking about the qualifiers, I am thinking of the final.”
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Pillars coach Musa says team hopes to do well in the CAF champions league

by Brila
written by Brila
Coach of NPFL runners up and Nigeria’s CAF champions league campaigner Kano Pillars Ibrahim Musa has stated that the Kano based side have a resolve to do well  in Africa’s elite club competition this year after a number of unimpressive outings  in the competition after the team got drawn against Ghanaian side Asante Kotoko in the first round of the competition which starts  in two weeks time.
Musa speaking in a chat with www.brila.netsaid Pillars want to draw inspiration from their very first outing in the competition where they went as far as playing in the CAF champions league semi final before been knocked out. He added that this for them is very possible to replicate and this they will try to achieve and surpass.
“Our first time in the CAF champions league remember we got to the semi finals, we even beat Al Ahly so this the we want to achieve that again and even try to see Kano Pillars play in the final. We’re in good shape and we will consolidate on our current form to prosecute matches in the CAF champions league.”
Kano Pillars will play the Federation cup final this coming Sunday against Niger Tornadoes and 10days later starts their continental journey.
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Ogoh seeks D’Tigers redemption against Algeria

by Brila
written by Brila
Coach of Nigeria’s home based national basketball team Odaudu Ogoh has stated that his players will be out seeking redemption against Algeria national basketball team after a poor run of form that has seen the D’Tigers lose back to back games against Kenya and Congo DR going to today’s game against the North African side. 
Ogoh speaking in a chat with www.brila.netsaid the game for Nigeria will hand the team an opportunity to rewrite their wrong and get themselves back on track with the chance to make the quarter final though through a much longer route for not finishing well in the group for a direct quarter  final spot. He added that the Nigerian team will do it best to win against the Algerians.
“The opportunity has been handed to us after losing two games to redeem ourselves against Algeria. We lost two games and fortunately it is not over for us and we have been doing a lot of practising just to ensure we get things right. Our target is to win the game against Algeria.”
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