Author: Brila

The mother of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Dolors Sala Carrió has passed away after contracting coronavirus, the club confirmed.

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has lauded the efforts of the Federal Government in containing the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, describing measures taken so far as “effective and reassuring”.

NFF President Amaju Melvin Pinnick has given openly the conditions in place for Coach Gernot Rohr to retain his position as the head of the Super Eagles technical crew.

Scribe of the Nigeria Olympic Committee Olabanji Oladapo has stated that the NOC will not slow down its Olympic preparation and has stated that no matter how you prepare, the Olympics comes with its own tension and anxiety the closer you get to it.

Former assistant coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigers Mohammed Abdulrahman has urged the Nigeria Basketball Federation against segregation and marginalization of local coaches ahead of any international assignment with the engagement of American NBA coach Mike Brown citing a previous personal experience as a basis for his submission.

Air warriors women Basketball club player and 2019 Nigeria women Premier league Most valuable player Murjanatu Musa has expressed her worry on the threat of the Covid-19 on league basketball in Nigeria stressing that she prays the pandemic seize for the NBBF to be able to face the task of organising the league.

Horoya AC of Guinea Nigerian striker Bolaji Shakin has expressed frustration on the effects of Covid-19 on CAF inter club competition that has already prevented the semi final of both CAF champions league as well as Confederation cup from been played with Horoya up against Pyramids of Egypt in the CAF Confederation cup semi final.

The management of Yobe Desert Stars have resolved to cut down the club’s expenses following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Former Akwa United coach John Obuh has stated that it would be unfair for teams in the NPFL to be thinking of slashing the salaries of the players in the league because of coronavirus.

Currently, on loan to Bayern Munich, it appears Barcelona is ready to cash out on Phillipe Coutinho.