Former Rangers striking pearl Kenneth Ababa, just like Henry Nwosu is also down with a life threatening ailment. This much was disclosed by The Grand Patron of Rangers Ezeomeogo Benson Ejindu (MVP). Ejindu who spoke from his base in the United States of America (USA) called on well meaning Nigerians and the government to help save Abana who in his heyday for the Enugu Flying Antelopes was simply magical. Abana it is recalled scored Rangers first goal in both their first local and international competitions way back in the 70s. Ejindu disclosed that the magical Abana is at the moment receiving treatment at the Iyienu Missionary Hospital, Ogidi, Anambra State. In Ejindu’s words…”I spoke with Abana and I must tell you that his situation is not looking good. I pray help comes his way soon. I have his permission to make his Union Bank Account number…0014621430 public. I urge Nigerians to rally round him.” Ejindu was full of praise for Femi Otedola for the support he has been rendering ex internationals. “Otedola played a major role when Chukwu was down and I hear he has also shown interest in Henry Nwosu. I want to thank him for what he has been doing.” Ejindu further charged ex internationals to always embark on routine health check insisting that it is the way to go.
Sajo tips Insurance, others to shine in NPFL as Edo Arsenal rule NNL Super 4
Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria national League (NNL) Barrister Sajo Mohammed has tipped the quartet of Insurance, El Kanemi, Doma and Bayelsa United to do well in the top flight next season. The quartet gained promotion from the NNL to the NPFL with Insurance emerging the champions Saturday night in Yenagoa after a Super 4 play off. Sajo while expressing satisfaction with the performance of the teams said he is confident they would do well in the elite division. “I want to congratulate Insurance on their victory and wish all the four teams well when they campaign in the NPFL. I am sure they will do well in the elite class,” Sajo said. The Adamawa born football administrator commended Bayelsa state government for playing host to the Super 4 in spite of the flood challenge faced by the state.
Bamfem Comprehensive College rules Proprietor’s Cup
Bamfem Comprehensive College has emerged winner of the maiden Private Schools Proprietor’s Cup in Lagos. The competition which was put together by a grassroots football body, Private Schools Sports Foundation ended last week. Bamfem defeated Ajoke High School to emerge victorious. Some of the schools that featured in the month long competition included Gracewell College, Ever Faithful God College and Osyglad College. Chairman of the Grassroots Football Foundation that organized the competition, Onyekaonwu Fredolen Sunday said the maiden edition was a huge success even as he added that he expects more schools to feature next year in the second edition.
Qatar 2022: USA, Wales draw a fair result – US Envoy
The Consul General of United States of America in Nigeria, William B Stevens has described the 1-1 draw played out by USA and Wales in the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup as a fair result. Stevens who spoke after the match at his Ikoyi residence where he hosted guests to a viewing party Monday night noted that it was a game in which both sides fought hard to win. “On the whole I think the 1-1 draw was a fair result. USA controlled the first half and got a goal and Wales came out stronger in the second half and got rewarded with a goal. So, it was a fair result.” The amiable envoy said one thing going for the US soccer team is the fact that they are made up of a generation of young players who would begin to jell when the World Cup comes to the US in 2026. “We have the youngest team in Qatar and I am looking forward to 2026 when we will be playing host but let’s see how far these young lads will go in Qatar,” he said. Stevens also wished the African teams in Qatar well, even as he rued the injury that has stopped Sadio Mane from being part of the Teranga Lions squad.
Qatar 2022: Six women referees make history
For the first time in the history of the World Cup, there would be women referees in action in Qatar. One of the history making women is from Africa…Salima Muksanga from Rwanda. One of the women refs is Kathryn Nesbitt who was an analytical chemist in her previous job. Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan, Stephanie Frappart of France and Salima Muksanga of Rwanda are the three main women referees for the tournament, while Nesbitt, Karen Diaz Medina of Mexico and Neuza Back of Brazil are the assistant referees. World soccer governing body, FIFA has made it clear that all six women referees must pass the same fitness tests as men referees whilst being held to the same performance standards as their male colleagues.
Int’l Wrestling contest: I will defeat Nepali Bro in his backyard – De Hardman
Nigerian wrestling sensation, De Hardman says he is confident of defeating Nepalese Superstar Kumar Thapa known round the pro-wrestling World as ‘’Nepali Bro’’ in front of his fans noting that beating the Asian champion is a task that must be accomplished. He told our correspondent that he has studied his opponent and identified his weak points which will give him an edge when they meet. “I have taken my time to study him, discovered his weaknesses and strenghts and also monitored his gimmickes and competences, so defeating him should not be a big deal’’ boasted De Hardman. ‘’The wrestling contest was meant to be in Lagos, Nigeria before this year runs out but I told him to stay in Nepal first, where I hope to disgrace him in his backyard in front of his fans, friends, colleagues and family members. I know that his fans and family members won’t be happy seening their champion being beaten at home but I have to do that to show him am the strongest and there is no going back on that”, he stated with confidence.
De Hardman, whose real name is Tochuckwu Johnson and who was trained by Jimmy Palm “The African Dream” is a great Nigerian talent who has plans to reign supreme in the mats man game among the toughest and roughest wrestlers not only in the African continent but around the World which made him to focus on storming Nepal to wrestle with Kumar Thapa who is a great Nepal wrestler of appreciable repute from Asia. The young, stylish and well rated superstar who has been competing in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory and Akure, Ondo state and its environs of late participated at the Tony Destroyer Memorial wrestling show in Lagos of Saturday May 28, 2022. He combines the skills he has acquired over the years since he started the grunt and groan game training in Abuja to the intensive training knowledge he acquired in Lagos to shine at the event. According to him, his interest in wrestling started very early in life and there is no going back in his chosen profession. ‘’ Professional wrestling is my passion and I have been watching the sport as a kid, I have a list of my favourite talents and ‘Roman Reigns’ is the best among them all as he stands out among the rest.
Roman, whose real name as Leati Joseph Anoa’i, is an American professional wrestler, actor, and former professional gridiron football player. “I love Roman Reigns with a passion. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting him personally in the future. He is indeed my role model,’’ declared De Hardman. The big question now is how will Kumar Thapa take this news? Kumar wants to come to Nigeria and De Hardman too wants to storm Nepali for a pro -wrestling show. How will this go? What are the two young men up to? Can we say An Asia versus Africa tournament is going to hold in the future? Only time will determine the next move.
