Author: Seyi Alao
Ossy Martins tenth minute penalty was enough to hand Rivers United a 1-0 win over visiting Katsina United in a rescheduled Matchday 3 game decided at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. Super Eagles goalkeeper was the busiest of the two shot-stoppers onparade, as Rivers United started with more purpose and tested the Eagles second choice goalkeeper in the early proceeding, before Katsina finally settled in the game as Martins Usule tested Drissa Bamba with a towering header which he tipped over the bar. Rivers United continued to dominate proceedings before in form striker Ossy scored scored…
Nigeria’s table tennis sensation Olajide Omotayo is now fifth best player on the continent following the release of March 2019 ITTF ranking released on Sunday. The Semifinalist at the 2018 ITTF African Championship has beenhaving an impressive season on global stage , which proved catalyst in his movement from his previous position to the current 136position in the world and the fifth best ranked player in Africa. The 23-year-old has already participated in two major ITTFchampionships in Hungary and Portugal respectively and he’s set to compete in the Qatar Open later this month in Doha. Meanwhile, Omotayo’s compatriot, Aruna Quadri’s…
German Coach has revealed that the trio of Thomas Muller, Mats Hummels, and Jerome Boateng will no longer be contention for a place in the national team, as he’s ready to rebuild the team again after an unsuccessful outing at the 2018 World Cup. Joachim Low who was lucky to keep his position as the German national team head coach after they crashed out of the Russia 2018 World Cup in the group stages confirmed he personally informed the Bayern Munich players they no longer have future with the National team. He told reporters: “2019 is the year…
Akwa United forward Ubong Friday has successfully completed his transfer from the Nigeria Professional Football League side to Armenia top-flight side FC Lori. Brila.net gathered that the deal will see the former Akwa United vice-captain remain with the European side for two seasons with the option of an additional year. The two-time Aiteo Federation Cup winner was pictured with the officials of the Club holding his new team jersey with his name and number at the back. The winger was also a was a member of home-based Super Eagles, helping the team to a second place finish…
Etoile du Sahel Head Coach Roger Lemerre says his side was able to overcome Rangers International of Enugu in one of CAF Confederations Cup matches held last Sunday at Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium because his wards took the opportunities that came their way. After fallen 2-1 in Tunis in the first meeting last week, Rangers International needed a win to retain their healthy position in the Group but goals from Hannachi Maher and Mohammed Msakni in the 19th and 69th minutes from the penalty spot for the Tunisians was enough to cause setback for the Nigerians recovery. While praising…
After a good outing in a tour of Germany and Bulgaria, Head Coach of Nigeria Wrestling team Purity Akuh has revealed that the Wrestling Federation has now turned their attention to the upcoming African Wrestling Championship slated for Tunis, Tunisia. Coach Purity Akuh stated that the technical crew and the wrestlers have shifted attention towards the African wrestling Championship while calling on the government to support their team with needed support. “There is no doubt that the participation of our athletes at the Bulgaria ranking series would help their ranking ahead of the African Championships in Tunis come…
Akwa United head coach Rafael Everton Says he’s satisfied with his side display in the away 2-2 draw with Gombe United in one of the Nigeria Professional Football League rescheduled game on Sunday. The Promise Keepers almost had a perfect game after coming back from a goal down to take the lead away from home, thanks to goals from talisman Mfon Udoh and Emmanuel Charles before Gombe United restored parity with controversial penalty in the 89th minute which was converted by Musa Usman. Speaking after the dramatic game, Everton praised his team’s character to come back from…
Akwa United’s star striker Mfon Udoh says he’s happy with his scoring form so far this season but insists he’s not desperate to finish as the highest goal scorer but to help his side achieve their objectives at the end of the season. Udoh who holds the record (23) for the most goals in a single Nigeria Professional Football League season scored his seventh of the campaign in the Promise Keepers 2-2 draw away to Ladan Bosso’s Gombe United on Sunday. The former Enyimba goal poacher told the media after his side’s 2-2 draw at Pantami Stadium on…
Enyimba of Aba technical adviser, Usman Abdallah has lamented the decision of the match officials to ruled the goal that could have handed his side first away win of the season after five attempts.
Rivers United midfielder Peter Ubakanma has hailed the Club’s latest signing Omar Toffic as one of the best playmakers in the Nigeria Professional Football League but insists his must fight for his place in the team.
