Nigerian Football

Ladipo Wants Long Term Deal For Rohr

Published

7 years ago

May 4, 2017

BY AYOMIDE JAYEOBA

The President-General of the Nigerian Football Supporters’ Club (NFSC), Dr. Rafiu Ladipo has expressed confidence that the Super Eagles are on course for their sixth World Cup appearance.
The Super Eagles currently lead the quartet in Group B and may further widen the gap should they pick the maximum points in the next encounter with Cameroon.
Ladipo is of the opinion that no obstacle can stand the way of the Nigeria to Russia 2018.
In a chat with www.sportsvillagesquare.com, Ladipo said he was impressed with the Super Eagles’ new found winning mentality under Coach Gernot Rohr.
“No doubt about it, the Super Eagles will qualify for the World Cup. We are leading the table and there is no way any team can stop us.
The Super Eagles lead their group with six points having won 2-1 away in Zambia and 3-1 winners over Algeria in Uyo. They are four points above arch rivals, Cameroon whom they engaged in a back-to-back clash in late August and early September.
Ladipo also showered praises on the Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr for his efforts in building a formidable team. He urged the NFF to tie the Franco-German tactician down to a long term deal.
Though, Rohr had on many occasions disclosed that he will respect the clause in his contract with the NFF which stated that the contract will end if the Super Eagles fail to qualify for Russia 2018 World Cup, Ladipo believed Rohr has so far done well to deserve a long term deal.
“I am impressed with Rohr, he has done well and I think we should appreciate him by giving him the chance to be here for a long term. He has won all the matches so far and so we need to show that his effort in making Super Eagles a formidable force to be reckoned with again has never gone unnoticed” he said.

Nigerian Football

Rivers flow to the top!

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5 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Rivers United have launched themselves to the top of the log at the end of the match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League. The Port Harcourt side beat Akwa United 2-1 to go afloat after initial leaders, Remo Stars crumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday.

It was Remo Stars’ first defeat in the season. Rivers United are now with 13 points. Stephen Mayo put Rivers United ahead after 31 minutes. But it turned a temporary lead as Akwa United bounced back almost at the blast of the referee’s whistle for the second half.

Friday Apollos levelled up for Akwa United before Ndifreke Effiong Udo scored the winner in the 85^th minute.

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Enyimba’s duel with Katsina United plunges into darkness

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5 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba were coasting to a comfortable 3-0 lead before the game got enveloped by darkness.

The game could not be completed after 75 minutes when the floodlights of the arena suddenly went off.

According to a post on Enymba x-handle, the match will resume at 8.00 am on Monday “ as agreed by both teams and the match officials.”

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

Nigerian Football

Amuneke’s Heartland secures first win this season

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5 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Heartland finally got into winning ways on Sunday after the Owerri side secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

The club, under former Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke had gone four matches without a win, finding themselves swimming in the murky waters of relegation.

A brace by Michael Ogu has lifted the club which climbed up to the 16^th position. They had begun the season badly losing at home to Enyimba and failing to win any of the subsequent three matches.

Sunday Results