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Enyimba FC's Woes: Management Must Act Swiftly to Avoid Further Decline

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Enyimba FC of Aba, Nigeria's most successful club on the continent, is experiencing its worst campaign in recent history.  By Wale Oyekanmi: The team's poor performances in both the CAF Confederation Cup and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have raised concerns among fans and stakeholders. Under Coach Olarewaju Yemi's guidance, the team has recorded only two wins, one loss, and seven draws in their last 10 NPFL games. In the CAF Confederation Cup, they have secured just one point from their last three matches, leaving them at the bottom of Group D. Zamalek tops the group with 7 points, followed by Al Masry and Black Bulls Maputo with 4 points each. With this standing, Enyimba's chances of qualifying for the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup appear slim. The team's management, led by Nwankwo Kano, must take immediate action to address the team's woes. Fortunately, Kanu and his board have a proven track record of innovation and leadersh...

Shooting Stars declare two players AWOL

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Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan, have declared two of their players Victor Ehibe and Abubakar Adeyemi  absent without official leave (AWOL). A statement by the club's Media Officer, Tosin Omojola, explained that the duo  have suddenly absconded from the team without any official notice. "We wish to inform the public of the sudden disappearance of two of  our players, Victor Ehibe and Abubakar Adeyemi. "While Abubakar Adeyemi has not shown up for training for sometime, Victor  Ehibe recently left the club's camp, packing all his belongings without any official notice," said the 3SC spokesman in the statement. Furthermore, the release  stated that the two players have running contracts with the Oluyole Warriors, hence, they have no right to leave without officially informing the club of their whereabouts. The statement therefore warned clubs against having any dealing with the players, ...

9 man Best Talent lose 3-2 to Tripple 44 Academy in Ibadan

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What was meant to be a test and friendly match in preparation for 2024/2025 Nationwide League One was turned to a charade by poor officiating as Best Talent Football Club of Mowe fought gallantly but lost 2-3 with 9 men against Tripple 44 Football Academy in Ibadan.  The two teams started the game with great intensity operating on high ultitude and the efforts paid off as both teams settled for one all draw in the first 45 minutes of the game. 10 minutes goal was all the hosts needed only to be canceled by Salaudeen 39 minutes strike. The apprehension was high and the dominant force of Best Talent appeared too much for Tripple 44 to curtail, only for the referees to give questionable matching order to the Mowe giant as Adekunle and Adeoti dubiously red carded by members of Oyo state Referee Council with the exemption of AR1 who remained uncompromised and the homers capitalised on the numerical strength over the Integrity side to latch on two quick goals no thanks to poo...

9 man Best Talent lose 3-2 to Tripple 44 Academy in Ibadan.

What was meant to be a test and friendly match in preparation for 2024/2025 Nationwide League One was turned to a charade by poor officiating as Best Talent Football Club of Mowe fought gallantly but lost 2-3 with 9 men against Tripple 44 Football Academy in Ibadan.  The two teams started the game with great intensity operating on high ultitude and the efforts paid off as both teams settled for one all draw in the first 45 minutes of the game. 10 minutes goal was all the hosts needed only to be canceled by Salaudeen 39 minutes strike. The apprehension was high and the dominant force of Best Talent appeared too much for Tripple 44 to curtail, only for the referees to give questionable matching order to the Mowe giant as Adekunle and Adeoti dubiously red carded by members of Oyo state Referee Council with the exemption of AR1 who remained uncompromised and the homers capitalised on the numerical strength over the Integrity side to latch on two quick goals no thanks to poor officiatin...