Author: Brila

Chairman of Chairmen of the Nigeria Football Federation and member of the executive committee of the NFF Ibrahim Gusau has stated that the Executive committee will continue to work harmoniously with the Technical committee as well as the Technical department.

Sunshine stars forward Waheed Adebayo has stated that the Akure based Premier League side will not be put to shame ahead of Wednesday’s NPFL Matchday 23 clash against MFM FC of Lagos as the club continue to wallow in the relegation zone.

Director-General of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria under the Ibrahim Gusau led board of the AFN Pepple Young has stated that the Federation which has been recognized all the while by World Athletics and the Confederation of Africa Athletics will not stand in the way of Nigeria’s Spots Ministry spearheading the hosting and staging of the 21st Africa Athletics Championship. 

Former coach of Wikki Tourist FC, Usman Abd’allah has disclosed reasons for quitting his role at the Bauchi-based NPFL side Wikki Tourist FC.

Enyimba goalkeeper John Noble has expressed delight following his inclusion in the final list of 24 players expected to represent Nigeria ahead of next week’s high profile international friendly against the Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions in Austria. 

Enyimba goalkeeper Olufemi Kayode has declared himself available and ready to step in for John Noble while he is away on national team duty with the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of next week’s international friendly with Cameroon.

Former Nigeria international Sam Sodje has stated that next month’s International friendly between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon will benefit the Super Eagles ahead of more important games ahead of the team when they converge for the world cup qualifiers.

Former Super Eagles defender, Godwin Okpara has said that the grades of a particular country do not matter in football in this generation.

Head Coach of Sunshine Stars, Gbenga Ogunbote is optimistic about the chances of the club escaping relegation, despite a poor run of form. Sunshine Stars fell suffered another defeat to FC Ifeanyiubah in one of week 22 fixtures of the 2020-2021 Nigeria professional football league season. Ekene Awazie’s low drive inside the opening eight minutes handed the Owena Whales another narrow defeat in the hands of the Anambra Warriors who are also fighting for their lives. The Akure landlords remain in 17th position with just 30 points from 22 matches, but Ogunbote is upbeat about their chances…

Rivers Angels and Super Falcons new invitee Vivian Ikechukwu had stated that the invitation of as many as 10 players to the camp of the senior women national team Super Falcons ahead of next month’s invitational tour is a testament to the growing Nigeria women Premier league.