Author: Brila

Kano Pillars and home-based Super Eagles striker Nyima Nwagwa has echoed the resolve of the NPFL and CAF Confederation cup campaigner Kano Pillars to do well on the continent next season following the team’s commencement of preparation for next season this week.

General Manager of crisis-ridden Nigeria Professional Football League side Heartland FC Godson Onyemaobi has stated that the widespread reports of crisis at the Owerri based club are nothing but mere speculations.

President of the Handball Federation of Nigeria Sam Ocheo has stated that the expected 8000 swiss francs grants from the International Handball Federation will be assigned to help prepare for the U19 and U21 nations cup by December in Morocco.

Newly signed Rivers united goalkeeper Theophilus Afelokhai has stated that the Port Harcourt based side will henceforth be a constant feature in the CAF inter-club competitions.

President of the National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers Tijani Babangida has stated that the Players union will stop at nothing to take on clubs that run foul of their contractual obligations to  players ahead of the 2020/2021 football league season.

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that the professionalism of Nigerian Football Development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world.

Former captain, D Tigers Olumide Oyedeji has stated that the return of Sporting activities will have no positive impact unless the basketball family come together as one in Nigeria.

Former Nigerian international Benedict Akwuegbu has expressed grief over the death of a former colleague (Ajibade Babalade) and calls for unity among the Nigerian players Union.

Flamingoes coach Bankole Olowookere has stated that he is ready to get back to work with the women national U17 team after been out of action for about six months while the Covid-19 lockdown on sports subsist.

Former assistant coach of Nigeria’s men basketball national team D’Tigers Mohammed Abdulrahman has stated that he is hopeful that the Nigeria Basketball Federation will come up with a plan on the competition for the remainder of the year after the lifting of restrictions on contact sports.