Nikyu targets 3points against Gombe Utd

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

TECHNICAL Adviser to Kastina United Bala Nikyu says his priority is to win his first season game against Gombe United, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

"It's 10 teams playing at home while the other 10 are away. The idea behind it, is for all teams to play a good game, but my target is the 3points.

On if he's got the experience to coach in the Nigeria Premier League, "Experience is not bought in the market. There are good coaches in the lower leagues, but may not have got the chance to work with clubs in the elite division.

"Mine and that of Manu Garba is different regardless the fact we were both national team coaches.

"For our fans, they have been passionate with us, following the team's progress from the pre-season matches we have played so far. I urged them to still keep the faith they have in the team.

The ex Flamingoes coach led his team to winning the just concluded Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4 tournament in Gombe State after they beat ABS FC of Ilorin  4-2 on penalties after full time score line stood at 1-1.

Ugbade:I'll quit Remo Stars if...

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

EX-junior international, Nnduka Ugbade says he would quit from his role as Remo Stars Technical Adviser if the club does not end the Nigeria Premier League (NPL) season among the top 10, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

Ugbade in his post-chat interview after his Sky Blue Stars lost their opening game to Kastina United in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super4, "The victors unlike us are not new to the premier league but it shouldn't be an excuse for my team to lose against them."

"You all saw what we did in the Gold Cup Pre-season tourney we had in Ijebu-Ode, despite most of my lads been young they did very well when we played against the likes of Enyimba, Lobi Stars and Crown FC.

"This is a promise I want to make here tonight in Gombe, Remo Stars will be a team to beat in the upcoming Nigeria Premier League (NPL) season which kicks off next year.

"I'll quit if at the end of the season Remo Stars do not finish seventh or 10th on the log," a confident Ugbade stated.

The Sky Blue Stars will begin their debut in the topflight with an home game against Plateau United.

Cooreman returns to Ikorodu Utd

 

By Rasaq Oboirien

COACH Maurice Cooreman is expected to make a return to relegated Nigeria Premier League side, Ikorodu United, reports NaijaSportsXtra.blogspot.com.

According to a close source to 'The Oga Boys' a deal has been tabled to Cooreman, so what remains now is for him to put pen to paper.