Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Coach of Enugu Rangers, Gbenga Ogunbote has stated that Rangers International of Enugu is a work in progress despite their unbeaten runs in the continent. Ogunbote told www.brila.net’s Mo Saliu that “we know we have the players and we are unbeaten in the continent but still, the team is a work in progress. According to the tactician, Rangers have to be improving day by day, hopefully, we will get there but for now, we are enjoying the ride, but the team is a work in progress he concluded.
Coach Kadiri Ikhana may no longer be in the football management business, but he remains the best Coach the league has seen according to his former player and Kano Pillars midfielder Kamal Sikiru. Ikhana who last won the NPFL in 2015 with Enyimba, is a player’s delight and a great Manager according to Kamal. The midfielder who currently suits up for Pillars joined the Kano based club three seasons ago with Ikhana and he told www.brila.net that the former gaffer is a strong uniting figure the league misses.
Ex-International Victor Moses returned to action on Monday night making his debut appearance for Fenerbahce in a 3-2 win over Yeni Malatyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig.
Super 4 champion and Bayelsa Queens goalkeeper Alaba Jonathan says her performance during the competition was her response to questions whether she was ready for a bigger role as a national team player. Alaba kept two clean sheets in the competition on her way to helping the club end more than a decade of trophy drought. In a chat with www.brila.net, the shot-stopper said she came prepared. In game situations she showed great composure and marshaled her defense; another Alaba admits made the team indestructible.
Wemimo Mathews says Sunshine Queens needed a big response after the disappoint of missing out on the NWPL Super 4 final, a big win against Rivers Angels and the players delivered.
Lobi Stars new boys Sunday Adetunji and Dare Ojo have been quality buys and an improvement to the strength of the squad according to Ebube Duru.
Following his side’s victory in the NWPL Super 4 final over Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens Head Coach Moses Aduku says “he’ll need the material” to be able to successfully defend the title.
Christopher Danjuma has defended his team’s performance after they were shocked in the final of the NWPL Super 4 by Bayelsa Queens insisting they were not complacent, although he questioned their mentality.
Monaco have dismissed Michael Emenalo from role as sporting director a day after Thierry Henry was sacked as the club’s manager.
Victor Osimhen took his Jupiler League goal tally to nine this season as he netted a 59th minute leveler in SC Charleroi’s 2-2 result against Waasland-Beveren on Saturday.
