Chief Executive Officer of Monimichelle Group, Ebi Egbe says he sees Rivers United, Plateau United and Kwara United making it to the group stage of the CAF club competitions.

Though the trio are pitted against very strong North African opponents in the next round of the competitions, Egbe said getting past the North African teams is not a mission impossible.

He equally gave thumbs up to Remo Stars who crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 1-2 on aggregate to highly rated Moroccan side, AS Far.

In Egbe’s words…”Remo has shown that there is nothing special about the North African teams despite not making it. Remo had a good game in both legs and were only unlucky not to have progressed. I see Rivers United and the other two teams shocking their North African opponents in the next round.

“The good thing is that our teams would have found their rhythm when they are going into the next round of games. And with the draw Remo got away in Morocco, Rivers and co can hit North Africa confident of getting result.”

Egbe stressed that he is happy the clubs are also playing on fine turfs that allow them to fully express themselves.
“The era when our clubs played on bad turfs are gradually coming to an end and it gladdens my heart that Monimichelle is part of the revolution. Remo and Kwara played on a turf constructed by my outfit,” Egbe stated.

The attacker who has scored three goals in two games at the Aba turf, noted that the pitch is fantastic and favours his style of play whenever he features there.

“It’s a very good pitch where I score which favours me. A perfect one and very nice,” Okereke said.

Also collaborating Okereke, strike partner who got the spot kick that gave victory to his side, Chinedu Ohanachom said playing on the pitch enhanced his performance.

The highly revered Monimichelle has been the face behind the beautiful Hybrid turfs we see around the country today such as Samson Siasia Stadium, Enyimba International Stadium, Mobolaji Johnson Arena and Mohammodu Dikko Stadium.

Monimichelle who has been in the business of sports for over twenty years as a FIFA Licensed Football Agent /FIFA licensed Match Agent has no doubt has shown class as his services and products are world standard.

Ebi Egbe runs his independent company with a very strong partnership base with Limonta Sports Italy (FIFA Preferred Contractor For GEO Technology Pitches) supplying and installing FIFA approved quality pitches.

Foremost infrastructural developer Ebi Egbe has revealed that Nigerian players are full of deceit, making it difficult to manager.

Egbe, who is popularly known as Monimichelle made the revelation while speaking on virtual Personality Interview Segment of the FCT Football Update platform at the weekend.

Monimichelle said managing Nigerian players are so difficult, leading to his abandoning his players manager ‘s business to managing grasses. “Managing grasses are drawn out of passion, and we also draw our inspiration from the good commendation we receive from the main actors on pitch, which is always a thing of Joy. But, managing Nigeria players, they are very difficult. They hardly tell you the truth, they will have about five international passports, they hardly tells you their true age, moreover, after you have nurtured them from childhood to stardom, they will turn their backs at you. They hardly tell you the truth”.

He maintained that his good job continues to speak for him “I don’t lobby for jobs, but the good ones we have done, speak for us”. He rated the Enyimba International stadium as one of the best in the world, and that its the was the biggest in the world.

Egbe, who is popularly known as Monimichelle made the revelation while speaking on virtual Personality Interview Segment of the FCT Football Update platform at the weekend.

Monimichelle said managing Nigerian players are so difficult, leading to his abandoning his players manager’s business to managing grasses.

“Managing grasses are drawn out of passion, and we also draw our inspiration from the good commendation we receive from the main actors on pitch, which is always a thing of Joy. But, managing Nigeria players, they are very difficult. They hardly tell you the truth, they will have about five international passports, they hardly tells you their true age, moreover, after you have nurtured them from childhood to stardom, they will turn their backs at you. They hardly tell you the truth.”

He maintained that his good job continues to speak for him “I don’t lobby for jobs, but the good ones we have done, speak for us”.

He rated the Enyimba International stadium as one of the best in the world, and that its the was the biggest in the world.

The successes can not only be explained by the passion that Monimichelle have for football, but also by the fact that some states have managed to set up sport infrastructures that are not different from those built in the other parts of Nigeria.

Below is a list of the 6 finest football stadiums built or refurbished by Monimichelle in Nigeria – a list chosen taking into account the capacity, attractiveness, comfort, and ability to host sporting events.

1. Enyimba International Stadium (Aba)

Located in Aba, Abia State, Enyimba International Stadium has a capacity of 16,000 seats. It hosts matches involving Enyimba FC.

The stadium has been used for continental and Nigeria Professional Football League games.

2. Onikan Stadium (Lagos)

Located on the southeastern corner of Lagos Island near Tafewa Balewa Square, the Onikan Stadium is asports complex. It has a capacity of 5,000.

The Stadium was given face lift by Monimichelle, with the turf and arena simply world class.

3. Samson Siasia Stadium (Yenagoa)

The edifice is located in Yenagoa. It is equipped with parking, and park & ride facilities for spectators.

The Samson Siasia Stadium, truly embodies the architectural innovation of Bayelsa.

It is the first environmentally friendly astro turf pitch in Africa, the coconut fiber infills on its lead free artificial grass and shock pad gave it a unique closeness to natural turf. The friendly astro turf pitch was built by Monimichelle Sports Facility Construction Ltd.

4. Muhammadu Dikko Stadium (Katsina)

The Muhammadu Dikko Stadium is located in Katsina. It is dedicated to football games with a capacity of 35,000 seats. This stadium remains one of the most beautiful sportive monuments in Northern region.

It officially opened in 2013.

5. Remo Stars Stadium (Ikenne)

The Remo Stars Stadium is located in Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria, and it is the home of Remo Stars. This attractive infrastructure was designed by Monimichelle.

6. Aper Aku Stadium (Makurdi)

Located in Makurdi, Aper Aku Stadium, as its name indicates, is a beautiful building with 15,000 seats. The stadium which is located at the heart of Makurdi is the home ground of Lobi Stars.

The 100% Natural Geo Technology Pitch was constructed by Monimichelle Sports.

Chief Executive Officer of the company, Ebi Egbe told NSM yesterday that he desired to partner with the Federal and state governments in eradicating bad pitches in the country.

“Without good pitches we will continue to produce quarterly baked players from our various leagues,” Monimichelle began during an educative conversation on WhatsApp Platform NSM.

“The world football transfer market knows Nigeria has talented young players even though we lack infrastructures for grassroot football development, that’s the reason why there is so much interest from top scouts in the Nigerian under 17 national team.

“Under 17 players are still at grooming stage, they can easily adapt to any style of play on a zero undulated properly constructed pitch.

Egbe offered advice on ways by which things can improve.

“If we have to step up our game in the global football scene we need to invest in sustainable football infrastructures.

“My dream is to move Nigeria from producing quarterly baked lads to medium-sized players from our local league,” he explained.

“I want to see a Nigerian league player move from my favourite team Enyimba to PSG not moving to one lower league for brushing up before moving to a top league.”

He reminded the forum about some of his projects and others still in the cooler.

“Mohammodu Dikko Stadium, Remo Stars Stadium, Enyimba International Stadium, Samson Siasia Stadium, Aper Aku Stadium, Onikan Stadium and Akwa Township Stadium. A host of others are coming up in Nigeria, Ghana, Gambia, Sudan and Cote d’Ivoire.

“There is no stopping for Africa transforming our bad pitches to TV friendly sustainable pitches. Rome was not built in a day, it’s a gradual process and the process has been activated,” he added.

The FIFA licensed football agent said that Monimichelle is a company that uses local content as it understands the African market, the topography and the need to put in a facility that will stand the test of time.