Author: Brila

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Kwara united Abdullahi Biffo has stated that the Ilorin based club are ready for the challenge against Enyimba ahead of today’s rescheduled NPFL matchday 2 fixture in Ilorin.

Nigeria and Almeria Striker Sadiq Umar says he hopes to score more crucial goals for Almeria after beating his season’s personal target.

National wrestling star Adekuoroye Odunayo has showered encomiums on the President of the Nigeria wrestling federation for the successful hosting of the champion of champions competition.

Insurance FC boss Benard Ogbe has stated that the Benin based side are ready to make the most of the fast approaching NNL season in order to ensure they reciprocate the gesture of the Government on the club as the attempt to gain promotion.

Rivers united forward Fortune Omoniwari has stated that the Porthacourt based side are not thinking too far ahead of themselves ahead of coming weekend’s rescheduled CAF Confederation cup tie against South Africa’s Bloemfontein Celtics in Benin republic. 

Former assistant coach of Nigeria’s U17 national team Nduka Ugbade has hailed the individual talent of players of the National U17 team despite losing the final of the ongoing WAFU U17 tournament 3-2 to their Ivorian counterpart on Monday night.

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical study group Dr Alex Mana has stated that the Football Federation will have to henceforth take the issue of team preparation for tournaments a bit more serious by ensuring camping and preparation starts in good time. 

Founder and President of Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN), Dr Terry Babatunde Eguaoje has been warned to stay clear of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) job if he wants his integrity intact.

Former coach of Nigeria’s U17 national team Manu Garba has cautioned the current Eaglet team to eschew anxiety ahead of today’s final clash against the Baby Elephants of Cote d’ivoire incidentally a side they have lost to already in their opening game of the competition. 

Abia warriors’ long serving defender Austin Obaroakpo has stated that the Umuahia based side are set for a turn around this season after the team picked her first point of the campaign following Sunday’s 1-1 draw away to FC Ifeanyi Ubah after having lost her opening four games of the season.