Author: Brila

Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation newly acknowledged by FIBA Babatunde Ogunade has tasked the Sports ministry to come up with a verified position challenging the authenticity of the Amadu Kida led board of the Nigeria Basketball Federation after the acknowledgement of the NBBF Benin election by FIBA and requesting same to confirm the other members of the Nigeria Basketball Federation board that will pilot the affairs of Basketball in Nigeria for the next four years.

Enugu Rangers Captain Tope Olusesi has stated that he feels highly motivated to continue to work harder as a player after been mentioned by interim Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen as part of a group of 7 players that he has in mind for future national team invitation.

Kwara united forward Alao Danbani has stated that the away win recorded by the Ilorin-based Nigeria Professional Football League side is a massive boost to the club’s continental quest and one that will build the team’s confidence after beating MFM FC of Lagos 2-1 on Sunday in Lagos. 

Abia Warriors skipper Paul Samson has stated that his side must do more and fight harder to ensure to they don’t get themselves in another relegation battle this season with the club sitting just a spot above relegation zone and goal difference clear of the relegation water after being held to a scoreless draw at home to Akwa united over the weekend.

Coach of Nigeria’s U17 women national team Bankole Olowookere has stated that the team won’t get carried away nor will he allow any form of complacency from his players after the Flamingoes defeated their Congolese counterpart 3-0 in Kinshasa in the first leg of the 2022 FIFA U17 women’s world cup slated for India.

Former Nigeria international Justice Christopher has stated that he doesn’t understand the rationale behind the decision to have midfielder Ogenyi Onazi on standby for a possible national team call-up ahead of the crucial world cup qualifying ties against the Black Stars of Ghana later this month.

Nigerian forward David Okereke suffered a heavy defeat in the Serie A with Venezia on Sunday.

Ogenyi Onazi believes he still has alot in his tank to offer the Super Eagles of Nigeria.

Former Nigeria women’s basketball national team player and General Manager Mfon Udoka has called for less distraction and a focussed team after the draws for the FIBA women’s world cup Australia 2022 were conducted on Thursday with Nigeria drawing host nation Australia, France, Japan, Canada and Serbia.

Mutiu Adepoju has stated that the handlers of the Nigeria senior national team will be spoilt for choice ahead of the crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers against the Black Stars of Ghana on the strength of the form of Nigerian players with three weeks to the first leg clash in Ghana.