Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye

Mikel Obi left his mark on Turkish football, not just on the pitch where he had inspired Trabzonspor’s league title push this season, but more significantly for standing up and demand the Super Lig be suspended because of the Coronavirus pandemic threat.

Nigerian footballers plying their trade in the Country’s local leagues have been the subject of a systemic cold treatment in the Super Eagles.

Former Cameroon International and Arsenal midfielder Alex Song and eight teammates have been sacked by Swiss Super League side FC Sion for refusing to take wage cuts after the League was suspended over the Coronavirus outbreak.

Wikki Tourists will continue to pay its players in spite of the suspension of the current NPFL season according to Bauchi State FA chairman Patrick Pascal.

With football activities across several parts of Europe shutdown and players in self-isolation as the world grapples with the spread of coronavirus, footballers all over are seeking out ways to kill time in isolation.

The League Management Company has suspended the NPFL until further notice, citing the need to adhere to the global health protocol in the fight against the Pandemic Coronavirus.

Four players have reached double figures in the race for the NPFL golden shoe this season with 13 rounds of games left to play in the campaign.

A brace from Ibrahim Mustapha saw Plateau United maintain their four-point lead on top of the NPFL table and also take their unbeaten run to 10 games.

Mikel Obi has had very few confrontations with football authorities since his over 15 years as a professional, but his biggest, bravest and most significant till date will be standing up to the Turkish FA.

With the football activities across all major Leagues in Europe and the self-isolation imposed on footballers as precaution to check the spread of Covid-19.