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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. 

Sports activities in England including the Premier League could restart behind closed doors from 1 June but spectators may not be able to attend venues until a vaccine is found.

Norway-based Nigeria defender Akeem Latifu has told www.brila.net’s Mohammed Saliu he hopes to get another chance with the Super Eagles.

Former Tanzania National team coach Emmanuel Amunike has once again refuted reports linking him with the Super Eagles job and he isn’t available to take the Nigeria Head Coach role.

Enyimba player Martins Usule has stated that the people’s Elephants will not fall short of defending their league title with five outstanding matches.

Board member of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation Steve Olarinoye has stated that the members of the board will meet very soon to ratify the confirmation of the Vice President of the Federation as the new President following the demise of the former President Mohammed Yaya last month.

Nigeria and Lamia FC of Greece defender Daniel Adejo says he has not given up hope of getting the chance to play for the Nigerian senior national team despite been close to his 31st birthday.