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Ex- Super Eagles coach, Imama unveiled as Abia Warriors Head Coach

By Wale Mustapha on July 22, 2020 News, Sports

Abia Warriors Football club of Umuahia on Wednesday unveiled former junior international, Imama Amapakabo as her new Head Coach. The impressive ceremony held at the Umuahia Township Stadium, and was anchored by the Club Secretary Ebere Esiaba and Sporting Director Patrick Ngwaogu, saw the elated Coach expressing confidence on the ability of the Umuahia wardlords […]

President Buhari approves establishment of Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF)

By Wale Mustapha on July 22, 2020 News, Politics, Sports

In a move that underscores his absolute confidence in the innovative skills, talents and industry of the Nigerian youth, President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday led the Federal Executive Council to approve the establishment of the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) to the tune of 75 billion naira for 3 years. The Nigeria Youth Investment Fund […]

Ex-International Confirms ‘Juju’ In Football

By Wale Mustapha on July 22, 2020 News, Sports

… Sees Hope For NPFL players In Super Eagles, After COVID-19 Former International and IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan legend, Patrick Olusegun Odegbami has added his voice to the debate on the existence of ‘juju’ in football, confirming its existence, but doubts its efficacy. Odegbami, it could be recalled, took to his column in some […]

The Football Mathematician develops formulas for Nigerian sports

By Wale Mustapha on July 22, 2020 News, Sports

Having experienced the thick and thin in the round leather game, The football Mathematician and former Nigeria International Olusegun Odegbami has suggested variously what can make sports thrive in the country. The former Green Eagles captain developed a formula that will help Nigerian sports to attain global standard, this he gave out to members of […]

I attained My greatest height without playing in Europe – Nigeria Football legend

By Wale Mustapha on July 21, 2020 News, Sports

Nigeria football legend, Segun Odegbami said he attained great stride in the round leather game without playing in Europe. Odegbami who made this claim against the insinuation that he had a shortfall in his entire career for not playing overseas, said during his time, playing in Europe was not lucrative. He spoke while fielding questions […]

Rangers, 3SC Are More Than Ordinary Clubs – Odegbami

By Wale Mustapha on July 20, 2020 News, Sports

Former Green Eagles Captain Segun Odegbami has described Rangers International of Enugu and Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan as more than ordinary clubs in Nigeria. Odegbami who was very prominent in the success stories of Shooting stars in 70s and 80s spoke in an online Personality Interview with the FCT Football Update WhatsApp Platform. […]

Odegbami recounts playing days with Green Eagles, .. Applauds Cancellation of League Season

By Wale Mustapha on July 20, 2020 News, Sports

Former Green Eagles’ Captain Patrick Olusegun Odegbami has lend his support to the cancellation of the 2019/2020 League season by the NFF. Odegbami who was the guest of FCT Football Update WhatsApp Platform said the cancellation of the League season was the best that could have happened at that point. According to the Ex-international , […]

Amokachi wants Super Eagles duo to move on from Leganes

By Wale Mustapha on July 20, 2020 News, Sports

Nigerian legend Daniel Amokachi want Nigerian duo of Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem to leave Spanish club Leganes after they suffered relegation. Speaking to Brila FM on the Pits Bull, the former Everton striker stated that staying with relegated Leganes will not be good for their quality and for the Super Eagles. “Chidozie Awaziem have […]

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper reveals secret behind winning Albania league

By Wale Mustapha on July 20, 2020 News, Sports

Head Coach of newly crown champions of Albania Premier League, KF Tirana, Ndubuisi Agbo has ascribed his side’s historical feat to self dedication, commitment and divine. Tirana won the Albania top division league on Sunday after a remarkable turnaround of success by Agbo. The former Super Eagles goalkeeper guided Tirana to a league record of […]

Nigeria Footballers’ wives forum mark one year anniversary

By Wale Mustapha on July 19, 2020 News, Sports

… Wants insurance, improved welfare package for hubbies The Nigerian Professional Footballers Wives Forum has called on authorities of football to make welfare and lives of their husbands more meaningful with improved welfare and insurance packages. The forum gave the charge on Sunday in a release signed by the President, Iffy Ichull Lordson and Secretary, […]