Author: Brila

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has signed for Serie A side Napoli from French outfit Lille, the two clubs announced on Friday.

Veteran league coach Zacary Baraje has backed the continuous stay in the Federation’s Technical department the Technical director Bitrus Bewerang, Siji Lagunju, and Deputy Director Technical Rafiu Yusuf in the Technical department of the Nigeria Football Federation following the proposed shakeup in the department.

Member of the Nigeria Football Federation Executive committee and Chairman of the Nigeria Nationwide league Mohammed Alkali has stated that the non-removal of suspension on Sports activities has been a big hindrance with regards to planning. 

Scribe of the Nigeria Football Federation Dr. Mohammed Sanusi has stated that the relief fund expected from FIFA will be used according to FIFA’s guidelines and as such not one that can be channeled arbitrarily by the Football Federation.

Enugu state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Manfred Nzekwe, says his plans for sports development in the state is to give grassroots sports the priority it deserves under his administration.

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight “anywhere, anytime”, says his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Ahmad says he is undecided about running for a second term in office next year.

Ararat Armenia and Nigerian striker Yusuf Otubanjo has stated that the invitation of players for national team engagements should be based on the quality of players above the rating of leagues.

Former junior national team captain Ikouwem Udoh has stated that he hopes to have a good season after completing a loan move from Israeli giant Maccabi Haifa to another Israeli side Bnei Sakhnin.

First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation Barrister Seyi Akinwumi has stated that all top-performing Nigerian players are entitled to the Nigerian national team but that such players will however get an invitation when they fit into the thinking of the coach.