Author: Brila

Chairman of Nigeria Professional Football League side and CAF Confederation cup campaigner Enyimba FC Felix Anyansi Agu has stated that his side’s CAF Confederation cup play-off round tie against fellow NPFL side Rivers united over the course of two legs isn’t a do or die affair.

Former Nigeria international and Kwara united current goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba has rued missing out on the chance to play at the FIFA world club cup despite twice winning the CAF champions league which would have handed such opportunity to feature at the tournament 17 and 18 years ago respectively.

Coach of Nigeria National League side Shooting stars sports club of Ibadan Edith Agoye has stated that he is confident of the readiness of his side to record a successful campaign at the fast-approaching NNL season which is expected to commence this weekend. 

Chairman of the Nigeria Nationwide League NLO Alkali Mohammed has stated that he expects an improvement in the standard of coaching and that of play ultimately after conducting coaching clinics for coaches in the NLO ahead of the season which is expected to start after the commencement of the second tier NNL.

Enyimba forward Victor Mbaoma has stated that the CAF Confederation cup remains a consolation target for the People’s Elephant and as such are condemned to going all the way to win with the reality of dropping from the more prestigious CAF champions league starring the team in the face ahead of this weekend playoff round in the competition.

Former Nigeria international and 2013 AFCON winning goalkeeper trainer Ike Shorunmu has stated that he still relishes the memory of winning the Africa cup of nations in South Africa 2013 after Wednesday 10th February 2021 marked exactly eight years since Nigeria last triumphed at the biennial soccer showpiece.

Rivers United coach, Stanley Eguma has drawn the attention of Coach Genort Rohr to the current crop of solid players in the Nigerian local league. 

Nasarawa Amazon boss Christopher Danjuma has expressed delight in the fresh opportunities for his side to remedy the slow start to the women Premier league season as games return today after a month of the break to check Covid-19 test compliance in the league.

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagwa has stated that the 1-0 win recorded by Sai Masugida last time out on Monday against FC Ifeanyi Ubah is a confidence-boosting and turning point win for the team after climbing to fourth on the league table although level on point with fifth place Enugu Rangers. 

Rivers United striker Godwin Aguda has stated that he believes he should be in the picture for a National team call on the current form if consideration will be given to players plying their trade in the Nigeria Professional Football League.