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Meet Suleiman Shaibu; a goalkeeper coach with panache

By Wale Mustapha on May 12, 2022 News, Sports

At a time that Nigeria is facing an assumed crisis in the areas of goalkeeping especially in the senior national, Coach Suleiman Shaibu is emerging to support in bringing solutions to that critical area in the senior national team. Shaibu who was recently appointed as the second assistant goalkeeper coach with the U.23 National team […]

Moses Orkuma sponsors Unity Football Tourney as a way to give back to native community

By Admin on May 11, 2022 News, Sports

Adams Jesse Umm Salal SC of Qatar midfielder, Moses Okurma has revealed that it was his act of giving back to the society that prompted him into hosting the annual Unity Football Tournament in his hometown of Gboko in Benue State. Moses Orkuma started his footballing career in Abaya Babes in Gboko, Benue state before […]

Ayeni dedicates maiden managerial award to Akwa United family

By Admin on May 10, 2022 News, Sports

MFON PATRICK Following his emergence as Nigeria Professional Football League Best Coach in the Month of April, head coach of Akwa United Ayodeji Ayeni has dedicated his first managerial Award to God for His grace upon his career. Coach Ayeni made the declaration shortly after receiving the League Bloggers Award LBA at the training pitch […]

Eguma warns Rivers United against complacency after historic win

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Rivers United head coach Stanley Eguma said he has issued a stern warning to his wards not to lose their focus after their historic 5-0 win over MFM FC on Sunday.In the MatchDay 27 encounter decided at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, the hosts recorded their highest win margin since the club in 2015 […]

Pillars Ease relegation worries with comeback win over Kwara United

By Admin on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

By Clement Nwankpa Jr It was a result that boosted one side’s chance of beating the drop and the other side seeing their continental football hopes shattered as Kano Pillars beat Kwara United 2-1 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja.While Pillars boosted their chances of getting out of the relegation, Kwara United slipped farther from […]

Mbaoma boosts Enyimba’s continental hope with late goal against Akwa

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Akwa United’s quest for a continental ticket suffered a blow on MatchDay 27 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after eight-time champions, Enyimba FC of Aba, snatched a late equalizer to share the spoils in Uyo. The Promise Keepers had hoped a win against the Elephants would help them close in on Rangers of […]

Dimunitive Fuad Ekelojuoti warns defenders on aerial contests

By Admin on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

By Abdul Raheem Nobody fancies the chances of height challenged players in aerial contests for balls, especially in seeking to score against taller defenders.But dimunitive Wikki Tourists’ forward, Fuad Ekelojuoti believes heading balls is one of his major strengths despite his short height. He insists that he is not surprised beating opponents to high balls […]

Omoduemuke promises more pleasing performance to Shooting Stars fans

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Following his Man-of-the-match performance in Shooting Stars’ 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes on Sunday, Moses Omoduemuke has revealed a desire to keep winning the hearts of fans of the Oluyole Warriors.Omoduemuke gave Shooting Stars the lead in the seventh minute when he received a pass from Isiaka Mutiu, shrugged off his marker before he expertly […]

Amapakabo reveals how Abia Warriors strategies dim Remo Stars

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Abia Warriors netted twice in the second half to end a winless run against Remo Stars last Saturday in Okigwe and Coach Imama Amapakabo put the win down to a quick decision to exploit dead ball situations.Abia Warriors returned to the second 45minutes to take the lead from Yakubu Ahmed 61st minute free kick while […]

Rangers come-back win over Heartland thrills Maikaba

By Wale Mustapha on May 7, 2022 News, Sports

Enugu Rangers head coach, Abdu Maikaba is pleased with the response of his players who came from a goal down to defeat Heartland 3-1 to complete a season double over their Oriental brothers in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 27 played in Awka on Saturday.The Flying Antelopes were on the back foot as […]