Author: Brila

Coach of Nigeria National League side Shooting stars sports club Edith Agoye has stated that the current NNL season has been open to all and as such, no team has enjoyed any special privileges.

Coach of Nigeria National League side Osun United Bright Omokaro has stated that competition in the nation’s second-tier league is high as teams continue to jostle for the top two honors of securing qualification across the four NNL groups to make the playoffs where four will emerge out of the eight eventual qualifying teams.

Nasarawa United FC player Silas Nwankwo had stated that his side is still underdogs in the race for the league title in the Nigeria Professional Football League despite reclaiming the top spot in the league after Thursday’s 3-0 win over Dakada FC.

Super Eagles and Plateau United goalkeeper Dele Ajiboye has rued his injury-plagued season ahead of the international week expressing concern on what could have been an opening for him to challenge for a spot in the National team but for the injury that cut short his chances this season.

Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer has expressed delight on his side’s victory over Enyimba after sealing a 2-1 win against the People’s Elephants in a game the coach acknowledged was not so easy because of the defensively-minded set up of the People’s Elephant.

Enyimba FC goalkeeper Olufemi Kayode has stated that the People’s Elephants were left stunned and in pain after a late Tshegofatso Mabasa goal on the 89th minute earned Orlando Pirates a 2-1 win over Enyimba to see the Buccaneers go past the People’s Elephants in the group.

Coach of NPFL side Enugu Rangers Yusuf Salisu has stated that his side want to consolidate on going top of the league after results elsewhere worked in favour of the team to place the Flying Antelopes top of the league ahead of the team’s Matchday 16 fixture later today away to Katsina united.

Kano Pillars goalkeeper Suraj Aiyeleso has stated that Sai Masugida has their sight set on the possibility of going top of the Nigeria Professional Football League table ahead of today’s clash with league leaders Kwara united FC with the team aiming to win well.

Coach of Nigeria’s U17 national team Fatai Amoo has stated that he is hopeful Africa soccer ruling body CAF consider the bid from Zambia with the Southern Africa nation having expressed interest officially to host the U17 AFCON as a bailout for CAF after the initial host Morocco expressed Covid-19 concerns and eventual cancellation just 5 days to the start of the competition.

Enyimba FC coach Fatai Osho has stated that his side will be going for an early start against their CAF Confederation cup opponent Orlando Pirates later today at the Orlando stadium as they seek to consolidate on their opening group win to be well and truly on course for qualification from the group.