Author: Brila

Enyimba FC skipper Austin Oladapo has stated that the People’s Elephant wants to consolidate on their leadership of the CAF Confederation cup group A ahead of today’s tie against Orlando Pirates in Soweto.

Board member of the Nigeria Boxing Federation Azania Omo-Agege has stated that the boxing governing body in Nigeria is still waiting on the IOC’s modalities to determine the final 53 slots for the boxing events at the Tokyo Olympics in Japan.

Kano Pillars forward Nyima Nwagwa has stated that he is hopeful the league continues to witness an all-round development in the quality of play, players welfare, and logistics issues.

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has counseled Genk of Belgium Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu to keep his club form and continue to deliver despite been continuously overlooked by the National team handler Gernot Rohr in the main list of players called up for national team duty.

Former Super Eagles player Austin Jay Jay Okocha has offered his honest advice to current Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen.

Enyimba’s head coach Fatai Osho has revealed the main reason for handling the captain’s hand band to midfielder Austin Oladapo.

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Lobi stars Kabir Dogo has stated that his side wants to do more after beating Premier league holders Plateau united 3-2 on Sunday to move back into the top half of the table and within 5 points of league leaders Kwara united.

Abia Warriors skipper Austin Obaroakpo has stated that the Umuahia based side wants more out of the current run of form and are not yet where they want to be at the end of the season after Sunday’s 4-1 win over Kano Pillars.

Former Nigeria international and Chief Technical officer of the Nigeria Football Federation Garba Lawal has stated that he is hopeful and praying that the National team players bring their club form to the national team ahead of this month’s Africa cup of nations qualifiers against Benin republic and Lesotho.

His ring craftsmanship (and that of Sugar Ray Leonard) not only cemented my love for boxing reporting since the 1980s but paved the way for my first world title fight coverage, their 1987 fight in Las Vegas,USA. For seven years before that April 5 night, he was undefeated. No frills, only thrills(for the fans) and chills( for opponents) with him. He was truly one of the best that entered a roped square and when Leonard via a split decision defeated him, Hagler said his belt was stolen ,insisting he did not lose. He wanted a rematch that the winner…