Author: Brila

Nigeria and West Bromwich Albion defender Semi Ajayi is calling for positive mindsets from Nigerians ahead of the weekend AFCON qualifying fixture against Benin republic stressing that it has become imperative to eschew the negative emotions of the last outing by the Super Eagles in the ill-fated double draw against Sierra Leone. 

Captain of Nigeria’s men national Football team Ahmed Musa has stated that it is a delight to get called up to the national team and one that he can’t help but graciously honour ahead of Nigeria’s Africa cup of nations qualifiers against Benin republic’s Squirrels and Lesotho’s Crocodiles.

Assistant coach of Nigeria’s men basketball national team D’Tigers Odaudu Ogoh has stated that Nigeria has come of age in basketball to be scared or worried about potential opposition ahead of the fast-approaching Olympic games in Tokyo.

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Enyimba FC Fatai Osho has commended his players for putting up a good show in Monday’s NPFL Matchday 17 win against Sunshine stars in Lagos to put the People’s Elephants to within three points of the top of the table with four games outstanding. 

Abia warriors defender Adekunle Adeleke has stated that he is personally determined to give a good account of himself in order to boost the stakes and consideration give to domestic league players for National team assignments after joining the camp of the Super Eagles ahead of the AFCON qualifiers against Benin republic and Lesotho.

Enyimba and Super Eagles newly invited goalkeeper John Noble has stated that he hopes to play a part in Nigeria’s Africa cup of nations qualification after joining the National team camp Monday night shortly after featuring in Enyimba’s 1-0 league win on Monday.

Plateau United coach Abdul Maikaba has stated that traveling long distances is disturbing his team and other teams’ fitness level in the Nigerian professional football league.

Kwara United player Jude Steven has expressed delight after netting his first Professional career hattrick following Kwara United’s 5-0 demolition of Adamawa united in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football league clash at the Kwara sports stadium Ilorin. 

Abia warriors midfielder Paul Samson has stated that the Umuahia based side is not getting carried away yet and that the team simply wants to keep focus after Sunday’s 3-1 win over Katsina united. 

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ike Shorunmu has admonished home based players to be humble when handed their dream national team call up.