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Remo Stars Hunting for Point in Warriors’ Fortress

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BY OLADIMEJI OSHODE.

 

Visiting Remo Stars will be hoping to replicate the form that saw the gradually rising side beating Nasarawa United as they encounter El-Kanemi Warriors in their fortress on Sunday.

The El-Kanemi Sports Complex, Maiduguri is the venue for this Match Day 25 fixture.

Last weekend, it was Dufegha Eric’s lone strike that saw the Sky Blue Stars defeat the ‘Solid Miners’ 1-0 at the Gateway Stadium, Sagamu,

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But the Fatai Osho’s men are hopeful of getting point on the road in what promises a titanic battle at the far north east of Nigeria.

It is not a new venture for the Bet 9naija sponsored side as it had picked points on the road against Champions Enugu Rangers, Shooting Stars, Abia Warriors and getting another point on the road against the Desert Warriors is hopeful.

El-Kanemi Warriors fell 3-0 to Katsina United in Match Day 24 of the NPFL after a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against Enugu Rangers.

Meanwhile, the Desert Warriors have been unbeaten in all home games this season and they will ensure they continue the record against the visitors, Remo Stars FC.

In the reverse fixture, the Sky Blue Stars defeated the Desert Warriors 2-0 courtesy of a goal from Onuoha Chukwujekwu and a stunning free kick from Ochowechi Salefu.

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Speaking with RSFC Media, Winner of Match Day 22 VAT Wonder Goal Award, Ochowechi Salefu feels it’s going to be a difficult game but he and his teammates may be nervous going into the encounter.

“The game against El-Kanemi Warriors is going to be a difficult game but myself and my teammates will approach the game with all seriousness and play as if it’s the last game of the season.”

“I am quite optimistic that Remo Stars Football Club will remain in the NPFL with our recent performance,” Ochowechi affirmed.

Kunle Solaja is the author of landmark books on sports and journalism as well as being a multiple award-winning journalist and editor of long standing. He is easily Nigeria’s foremost soccer diarist and Africa's most capped FIFA World Cup journalist, having attended all FIFA World Cup finals from Italia ’90 to Qatar 2022. He was honoured at the Qatar 2022 World Cup by FIFA and AIPS.

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Nigerian women coaches conclude first module of CAF C-License course

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NFF President Gusau and GS Sanusi with NFF Management and the coach educators and participants at the commencement of the course on Monday last week.

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.”

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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.   

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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.

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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.

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 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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