Author: Brila

Former Nigeria international and member of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical study group Sam Sodje has expressed strong backing for the sheer optimism of the incoming Super Eagles coach Jose Pesieiro after the Portuguese tactician stated via his official Twitter handle his desire to win Nigeria a fourth AFCON title.

National women’s wrestling coach Akuh Purity has stated that he is pleased with Team Nigeria’s display at the senior Africa wrestling Championship in El Jadida Morocco after coming second on overall medal count with impressive showing that landed all 10 women wrestlers that represented Nigeria winning a medal each.

Rivers United’s forward Nyima Nwagwa has stated that the Porthacourt based side are solely focussed on themselves and how to win games without getting all bothered about whatever is happening in the camp of Plateau united with the Premier league leaders been chased all season by only the Jos based side in second position.

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League defending Champions Akwa united Deji Ayeni has stated that his side will strive to consolidate on the away point gotten last time out in Akure against former club Sunshine stars with the club needing a boost following a spell of three league games without a win.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic games Silver medalist Blessing Oborududu has stated that the Team Nigeria wrestling contingent are ready for what will be a successful defense of the Africa Wrestling Championship in El Jadida Morocco this weekend ahead of the team’s departure on Thursday night.

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala has stated that the Nigeria Football Federation should not appeal the verdict of FIFA to pay Gernot Rohr within 45 days of the date of the verdict but rather seek means to see if there could be a bargain and lesser settlement with the Franco-German.

Former Nigeria international Godwin Okpara has stated that the omission of Victor Osihmen from the newly released list of players for the national team of Nigeria ahead of the two international friendlies against Mexico and Ecuador should have been clarified by the Nigeria Football Federation to save the questions and clear the air on the absence of the Napoli striker. 

Enugu Rangers boss Abdu Maikaba has stated that his team won’t concede the title push yet despite been as many points as 13 behind Rivers united with 11 games to go stressing that a run of positive results can change the narratives at any point and otherwise.

Former Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has stated that he is satisfied with the verdict from FIFA to have him paid about $378,000 for breach of contract by the Nigeria Football Federation.

National Table Tennis coach Nosir Bello has stressed that better financing in the sport would aid producing more stars like Quadri Aruna.