Author: Brila

The U23 Olympic Eagles coach, Imama Amakapabo has stated that he has no intention for revenge against the Sudanese side when both team square up for the next round of Olympic qualifiers. 

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwangwa has stated that Pillars are in a tight corner after failing to sparkle in the 1-1 home draw against Gombe United which saw them lose further ground in the race for a top-three finish at the end of the season.

Assistant coach of Nigeria’s U17 national team Jolomi Atune has stated that the Eaglet is still work in progress despite finishing top of her group to qualify for the semi-final of the CAF Africa U17 championship and also booking a spot at the 2019 FIFA U17 world cup. 

Coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side Nasarawa united Bala Nkiyu has downplayed been desperate to lead his side to a top three finish at the end of the season insisting that hard work is what they will continue to employ to achieve the task of ending up among the top three teams. 

National team table tennis player and 2018 Commonwealth games Silver medalist Jide Omotayo has set his sight on progressing at the ongoing at the International Table Tennis Federation world championship in Budapest which started with qualifying games over the weekend. 

Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure has no immediate plans to retire from football and has not ruled out playing in the Middle East, United States or Asia.

Full group fixtures for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt after the draw was made Friday (all kick-off times GMT)

Coach of Nigeria’s U20 national team Paul Aigbogun has stated that he has been working underground in a bid to strengthen the Flying Eagles ahead of their participation at the fast approaching FIFA U20 world cup in Poland and that Samuel Chukwueze, Kingsley Michael and other good players within the age range are players he hopes to have joined the team for the world cup campaign.

Erstwhile Eagles assistant coach Joe Erico has warned against getting complacent with the preparation of Nigeria’s senior national team ahead of this summer’s AFCON in Egypt stating that the team cannot afford to be ill-prepared for the AFCON because of the talk on no minnows in  African football. 

Dream VII head coach Imama Amakapabo has stated that he awaits the ministry of Youth and sports development to give them go ahead to open camp in Abuja.