Author: Brila

Former Director General National sports commission Alhassan Yakmut has stated that the eventual return of sports shouldn’t be taken with levity and has given a suggestion on what should be done when the approval to have sports return is ratified by the Presidential task force.

Assistant coach of Nigeria’s women basketball national team Peter Ahmedu has stated that the Covid-19 pandemic situation has brought the team together and that they were still able to keep a relationship together even while apart amidst the COVID concerns.

Former member of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical and development committee Barrister Austel Elumelu has stated that the Technical committee should have periodic meetings with national team coaches where they have a harmonious working relationship amidst other football issues.

Former Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Technical and development committee Barrister Chris Green has questioned the long period of absence and the inability of the members of the NFF technical committee to meet knowing how sensitive the committee is to the development of football in Nigeria.

Fidelis Ilechukwu has stated that he is worried about his future as the head coach of NPFL side, Heartland FC.

Former Super Eagles player Benedict Akwegbu has said that the home-based domestic NPFL players should be given equal chance to the Super Eagles’ team.

Ojo Olorunleke has revealed Imama Amapakabo was the “main point” to him joining Abia Warriors in the current transfer window.

Newly signed Plateau united attacker Wasiu Jimoh has stated that he wants to achieve big things with the Jos based side next season after moving from Sunshine stars to the new league champion.

Former Nigeria national team player Sam Sodje has advised Nigerian players to position themselves for national team invitation by ensuring they are burning with desire to play in the top leagues in the world which allows for easier scouting. 

Former national team player Mutiu Adepoju has stated that head coach Gernot Rohr should be left with the final say and exclusive preserve to invite players for national team assignments even when a performing player at club level gets overlooked.