Author: Brila

Former Super Eagles and Manchester United striker Jude Odion Ighalo has been named as an Ambassador of the National Principal’s Cup.

Kwara United’s Chris Nwaeze says he is over the moon following his first-ever call-up to the Super Eagles for the test match with Mexico.

Nasarawa united boss Bala Nkiyu has stated that he is pleased with the turn of events so far for his side in the ongoing campaign with the team seating second behind league leaders Akwa united after playing a 1-1 draw last time out against Enyimba.

Kano Pillars boss Ibrahim Musa has lamented the effects of his side’s 1- 0 loss to Jigawa Golden stars in match day 28 round of league matches with the team trailing the league leaders Akwa united by 4 points now.

Rivers united and Super Eagles player Ifeanyi Anaemena has stated that the high profile international friendly scheduled for next month between the El Tri of Mexico and the Super Eagles of Nigeria is a career boosting opportunity for players in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Coach Ladan Bosso has lamented the state of insecurity at the different NPFL venues across the country.

Chairman of the Caretaker committee in charge of the Handball Federation of Nigeria Sam Ocheo has stated that the HFN is pleased with the Women’s Handball team outing at the just concluded Africa Women’s Handball cup of nations in Cameroon after placing eighth at the end of the competition.

Akwa united boss Kennedy Boboye has stated that the Uyo based side are not there yet after extending her unbeaten run to 18 games following the team’s 2-0 win over Adamawa united over the weekend. 

Heartland FC and Super Eagles shot stopper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has stated that there is no cause for alarm over his fitness after been substituted 34 minutes into Sunday’s Premier league Oriental derby clash between FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Heartland FC of Owerrri on a day the goalie was invited for national team duty.

Akwa United defender Samson Gbadebo is delighted with their 2-0 win over Adamawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Saturday.