Nigerian Football
Kanu’s Wife Writes Book on Fitness
Fitness freak, Amara, the wife of Nigeria’s former captain, Nwankwo Kanu has put up a book on healthy living. The book goes by the title, “Healthy Living”. It is available on Amazon pre-order on June 5.
According to the author, her initial inspiration for the book and becoming a fitness expert was her mother’s illness who suffered a long term disorder of the digestive system caused by stress and the inability of the body to digest certain food that contains gluten.
Amara Kanu narrates her inspiration in her blog: “My mum is in her early 50’s and over the last 10 years it slowly took over her life, robbing her of the energy to do basic things for herself.
“Together we have worked on ways she can live with the disorder so she can eat and feel good after eating.
“The effects it had on me experiencing her panic over choosing the right food to eat been subtle but at the same time profound in that I unconsciously, adopted a healthier approach towards healthy eating, dealing with stress and maintaining personal fitness.
“Initially, getting my mum to give up certain eating habits was not an easy task. It proved more of a psychological challenge to channel the mind to choose healthier options.
It gets even more difficult when you have no energy, motivation or will left to do anything exciting for yourself.
“Being able to help women like my mum and others with different ages and backgrounds to manage life and push through rough times by guiding and sharing a healthy dose of positive energy brings me true joy and fulfilment.
“The ripple effect on other women and the entire family unit is an even greater outcome.
“My motto for AK Healthy is that it is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle. Applying this logic to my personal and professional life and working on my fitness and health helped make managing my three children, husband and family that bit easier.
“This is why I have created this platform dedicated to helping people live healthier whilst managing their food and exercise choices.
Remo Stars on Saturday made it two straight wins in the Nigeria Premier League after labouring to a 1-0 defeat of Sunshine Stars of Akure to follow-up their last weekend 2-0 away win over Abia Warriors.
On Saturday, under eight minutes they shot ahead through Shuaibu Ibrahim. That was where the story ended as Sunshine Stars came up strongly and almost stalemated scores.
The win, though narrow, is enough to temporarily take Remo Stars to the top of the log after two games.
They are followed by Rivers United who beat Heartland 3-1. It is the second consecutive 3-1 loss that Heartland are getting in the two-week old season.
The situation could change on Sunday when other matches are played.
On the card are: Akwa United hosting Abia Warriors while Kano Pillars will be away to Bayelsa United.
Katsina United host Bendel Insurance and Niger Tornadoes will be home to Nasarawa United. Shooting Stars will host Plateau United.
BY KUNLE SOLAJA, who was in Arnhem, Netherlands.
Former Nigeria manager, Clemens Westerhof has recommended one of his former players, Samson Siasia as the substantial coach for the Super Eagles.
Siasia was one of his players of the famed golden generation of the Super Eagles.
“I called him last month to greet him for his birthday and also to celebrate with him for the end of his five-year ban”, Westerhof told Sports Village Square at his house in Arnhem in the Netherlands.
According to him, Siasia is just like Keshi and that he has the capacity to turn the Super Eagles around for the better. Westerhof, the author of the famed ‘Golden Generation’ of the Super Eagles made his suggestion shortly after Germany’s Bruce Labbadia turned down the Nigerian job offer.
Westerhof remarked that he was surprised about the choice of Labbadia in the first instance and that the now Mali coach, Tom Saintfiet who is his friend could have been a better choice.
Saintfiet, a Belgian, was speculated among the coaches initially short-listed for the Super Eagles’ job. But Westerhof, before the naming of Austin Eguavoen, another member of his famous 1994 squad, strongly back Siasia for the job.
He remarked that he was in touch with the former striker as well as Austin Okocha whom he met with in London recently.
To Westerhof, Siasia has the same quality like Stephen Keshi to handle the Super Eagles. “He has done it before and I think he can still do it.”
The balls hit the nets 17 times this Sunday as the Nigeria Premier League Season 2024/25 burst into life this Sunday.
The first of the goals was from Plateau United’s Olawale Doyeni who converted a 24th minute penalty kick against Katsina United in an eventual 1-0 home win.
Another star-man of the the day is Enyimba’s Clinton Jephta who has become the season’s first hat-trickster. His three goals in the 65th , 70th and 73rd minutes sank heartland 3-1 in their home match.
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