Author: Brila

Coach of Nigeria’s U17 women national team Bankole Olowookere has thumbed up FIFA’s decision to reschedule the FIFA U17 women world cup.

Nigeria’s U20 and Rivers Angels player Blessing Okpe has welcomed the postponement of the FIFA U20 women world cup which was initially slated for August/September 2020 to next year after world football governing body FIFA announced a new date of January 20th – 6th February 2021 on Tuesday 12th of May 2020.

Chief Operating Officer of the Nigeria Women Football League Ayo Abdulrahaman has stated that the uncertainty surrounding the return of the Nigerian women football league will not affect the women’s national age-grade teams. 

Promising Nigerian midfielder Ipalibo Jack, who is widely compared to former Barcelona and Manchester City star Yaya Toure, has disclosed his interest in a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Former Super Eagles midfielder, Friday EKPO has blasted former Manchester United defender Gary Neville for a comment that undervalues Odion Ighalo’s worth at Manchester United.

Former Super Eagles and Ajax Amsterdam forward Finidi George has offered some advice to ex Watford striker Odion Ighalo as his United future remains uncertain.

Lobi stars player Austin’s Ogunye has urged the League Management Company to follow the example of some European leagues towards ensuring that the league returns and also have games played behind closed doors. 

Former Technical Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria Navy Commodore Omatseye Nesiama has described the passing of Athletics coach Adu Uremo as a big loss to Athletics in Nigeria because of his passion and drive towards developing and churning out athletes for Nigeria.

Assistant coach of Nigeria’s men basketball national team Odaudu Ogoh has stated that the announcement of a date for the 2023 FIBA Men’s world cup slated for Indonesia, Japan, and The Philippines will hand national team coaches and Federations the opportunity to start planning with a clearer pathway as to what needs to be done between now and then.

Vice President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation Babatunde Ogunade has stated that the Federation will make a conscious and cautious approach towards the 2023 FIBA basketball world cup.