Nigerian Football
Rabiu Ali Spoils Remo Stars’ Party
By Oladimeji Oshode
Top Nigerian league’s new comer, Remo Stars buoyed with the impressive Match Day 10 result in the encounter against old horse, Shooting Stars in Ibadan, were almost gunning for an impressive home win against one of the toughest clubs in the Nigerian league, Kano Pillars before Rabiu Alli spoilt their party in the 86th minute.
That deadlocked the result of what could have moved the Remo boys a little away from the relegation waters.
That did not happen. A long range shot by Rabiu Alli meant the Remo boys did not get the desired maximum points at home.
Both teams started averagely and took them 10 minutes to settle into the game with Rabiu Alli having the first chance to put the visitors ahead but he ballooned the ball.
The Sky Blue Stars then came close in the 11th minute with Oche Salefu’s chance stopped by Danladi Isah.
Rabiu Alli had another chance that hit the upright before Awazie Ekene connected well from Oche Salefu’s pass and Isah Danladi denies with a brilliant save.
Victor Mbaoma takes his goal tally to 6 after Oche Salefu’s shot spills over to him to calmly slot in for the Sky Blue Stars.
Oche Salefu builds up for Victor Mbaoma, passes the ball to Awazie Ekene but his shot was too weak to extend the lead for Remo Stars.
In quick succession, Martaba Umar had clear chances to give the home side the lead again; Isah Danladi was too quick to rescue for the Sai Masu Gida boys.
The game got more interesting in the 56th minutes with great saves from Walbe David and Osas Oknuoghae to deny Rabiu Alli and Amos Gyang from getting the equaliser.
Numerous chances were missed by the Sky Blue Stars when Oche Salefu nods from a corner kick and Martaba Umar gets the shot over the bar.
Rabiu Alli was brilliant for his side in the course of the game, he plays a free kick and Udoji Chinedu nods wide before getting an equaliser with a close range shot.
The game continued with both sides pushing for the winning goal but all attempts proved abortive as the game ended on a level term.
Nigerian Football
Nigerian women coaches conclude first module of CAF C-License course
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A total of 30 women coaches have concluded the first of a three-module CAF C-License program in the Federal Capital, Abuja and are expected to commence a two-week internship with different teams in a few days.
Peopled largely by former Nigerian internationals and other serving coaches, the group was taken through a full week of rigorous classroom and practical sessions by a team of coach educators and resource persons, in a baptism of what the next two modules are likely to entail,
NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, told thenff.com that the first module has shown that the women coaches are actually desirous of learning.
“I am very much impressed with their attitude, mannerisms and conduct through the first module. They impressed everyone, and the coach educators also told me they were impressed, and are looking forward to having them back for the second and concluding modules.
“We are grateful for the leadership of the NFF for the support and encouragement for coach-education programmes all the time.”
The participants will return to Abuja for the second module that is scheduled for 12th – 20th August, after which they will go on another two-week internship, 23rd August – 4th September. The third module, which comes with examinations for the participants, will take place 9th – 19th September.
Dr. Terry Babatunde Eguaoje, NFF’s Head of Education, is among the coach educators’ team, which also includes Coaches Isah Ladan Bosso, Wemimo Olanrewaju and Lanrence Ndaks.
Among the 30 participants are former Super Falcons’ stars Precious Dede, Joy Jegede, Esther Michael, Maureen Eke, Otas Ogbonmwan, Vera Okolo, Cecilia Nku, Taiwo Ajobiewe, Gloria Ofoegbu and Amenze Aighewi. There are also Barr. Victoria Nlemigbo and retired FIFA referee Folusho Ajayi.
Nigerian Football
Osimhen’s outburst was a moment of madness, says Amaju
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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and a FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick has expressed shock at last month’s outburst by Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen against Finidi George.
“It is very unfortunate”, Amaju Pinnick remarked on an Arise Television programme. The former NFF president said he had put a call to Osimhen who was very remorseful while the telephone conversation lasted.
“I told him he has to apologise, and I am sure he will if he has not yet done so.” Amaju remarked that he could not comprehend what went wrong as Osimhen was the most cool-headed player in the national team.
He went on to remark that Finidi George was not a personality to be disregarded like that. He has won virtually every honour available during his playing days and was a member of the Super Eagles at their peak when Nigeria ranked fifth in the world.
“I believe players should learn to respect their coaches”, said the former NFF boss.
Nigerian Football
I prefer a foreign coach for the Super Eagles, says Amaju
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Nigeria’s FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick has told the world that he has always been an advocate of foreign coaches for the Super Eagles. He spoke on Arise Television while fielding questions with Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni and Ayo Mairo-Ese.
His reason for being averse to indigenous coaches stemmed from lack of respect for them by the players.
“Yes, the Nigerian coaches have the requisite knowledge and the technical ability, but modern football is beyond that in managing players.
“Will the national team players respect the coach? The sad thing is that they don’t”, said Amaju Pinnick.
He however revealed that he supported the appointment of Finidi George owing to the circumstances that the NFF found itself after the exit of Jose Peseiro.
The NFF, he revealed, had no money to hire a foreign coach. The body therefore went for the most available option, Finidi to ensure a smooth transition.
“Finidi was part of the coaching crew of Peseiro and it was therefore logical to ask him to continue.
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