Nigerian Football

AMOKACHI DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO KADUNA RESIDENTS

Published

4 years ago

May 26, 2020

Nigerian Football Ambassador and former Super Eagles Striker, Daniel Amokachi has brought huge relieve to thousands of Kaduna residents by distributing food items and other provisions to wade off the effect of the covid-19 lockdown.

The distribution, which was done under the aegis of the Amokachi Foundation saw more than 1,100 families given packs of food items and provisions.

According to the former Everton of England marksman” This is my little contribution to help the needy in this covid-19 period.

“I normally do this four to six times in a year to assist people who are in need. I consider it a special honour and privilege by God to assist the less privileged in our society.

“I will continue to do this as long as God grants me the grace.” The Bull as he is fondly called by fans said the gesture was extended to both male and female, but mostly to women since mothers are responsible for the catering of the family.

The distribution was done round the Kaduna metropolis in an orderly manner.
The beneficiaries thanked Amokachi for the gesture, declaring it as timely and special.

Amokachi has cult followership in Kaduna where he was born. He cut his football teeth with local club Ranchers Bees of Kaduna before blossoming into stardom with the Super Eagles playing in two World Cup editions in 1994 and 1998.

He was a member of the gold winning Atlanta 1996 Olympics team. He was forced to retire prematurely as a result of a nagging injury. Since retiring, he coached local club Nassarawa United, national U-23 team as well as Assistant Super Eagles coach.

Amokachi was earlier this year named football Ambassador by the Federal Government. The role, which is ceremonial is expected to motivate young Nigerians.

Nigerian Football

Rivers flow to the top!

Published

18 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 2-1 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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18 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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18 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