Author: Brila

Abia Warriors and Super Eagles player Austin Obaroakpo has stated that the competition for places in Abia Warriors next season will be very high on the strength of the club’s transfer activities and expects players to up their game to keep their positions in the team.

Kano Pillars coach Ibrahim Musa has stated that the Kano based side is bracing up to play away from home next season as they seek a new home with the home ground Sanni Abacha stadium already serving the purpose of Covid-19 isolation center. 

General manager of Nigeria Professional Football League side Heartland FC Godson Onyemaobi has assuaged the plight of players and coaches of Heartland FC who are been owed backlogs of salaries to exercise patience while they expect funds from the Government.

President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation Daniel Igali has stated that the Federation is making the most of the lifting of the restrictions order on non-contact sports to keep in shape after having been affected by the lockdown order initially placed on sports.

General manager of Nigeria Professional Football League side Rivers united Chief Okey Kpalukwu has stated that the club will come up with an official statement as soon as they conclude consultation with their sponsors following the endorsement of the NPFL PPG table by the football committee of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Goalkeeper Theophilus Affelokhai has stated that the massive offer from Rivers United made him decide to leave the People’s Elephant.

Shakhtar Donetsk striker Kayode Olarenwaju says he is hopeful his current form will earn him a recall to the Super Eagles team under coach Gernot Rohr. 

Former Three Lions of England forward John Fashanu has warned Arsenal youngster Bukayo Saka against making the same mistake he made way back in his active days where he snubbed the chance to play for Nigeria in favour of playing for England.

The scribe of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has stated that the preparation of the Nigeria Football Federation for national team assignments is still dependent on approval from the Presidential Task Force on Covid-19.

Experienced league shot-stopper Theophilus Afelokhai has stated that Rivers united presented an opportunity so big to let go and had to grab after completing his switch to the Port Harcourt based side from Enyimba.