Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Elephants Girls head Coach Lateef Erinfolami says establishing mutual respect and eliminating the unusual paranoia between Players and Coaches is the most important task he has to undertake with the Nigeria women’s Basketball champions.
Akwa United made a short trip to Omoku, where they face Go Round FC in a Matchday 18 fixture, and it was a good hunt for the Promise Keepers as they snatched a 1-0 win to extend their lead at the top of table in Group B.
Nigeria’s Basketball Referee Kingsley Ojeaburu will officiate three major tournaments in the coming weeks and months, and as one of only three officials picked from Africa he has told www.brila.net that the excitement of returning for FIBA competitions never gets old.
Mary Tenu Michael was a star on the rise and even reached an all-time high number 10 in the Women’s singles ranking in Nigeria, but a traumatic experience in the game has driven her to the edge, and she admits the passion for Tennis is all but gone.
Rivers United’s midfielder Ogar David is offering to reward fans who have supported him and the club with free tickets for the remaining home matches.
MFM FC have not lost a home game this season in the NPFL and the team intends to keep so, ensuring an unblemished record, according to the defender, Zikiye Jonathan.
MFM FC came through a difficult 6 game winless run to pick up their first league win since March and goal hero, Chijioke Akuneto admits the victory over Rivers United “means a lot”.
Enyimba Technical Adviser Usman Abd’Allah believes the Oriental Derby against Rangers lived up to the hype with his team picking all three points following a 3-1 home victory.
A defiant Kabiru Dogo has fired a notice of Sunshine Stars’ ambition this season with five league games left to play and a 2-1 win over Wikki Tourist was all the motivation he needed.
Oghenekaro Etebo has emerged as Stoke City’s Player of the year, the Nigerian sharing the news on his social media page on Sunday night.
