LMC is work in progress - Barrister Amobi

Former Rangers International F.C of Enugu Team Manager, Barrister Amobi Paulinus Ezeaku has described the League Management Company (LMC) as a work in progress. 

The legal luminary who entered the history books as the youngest team manager to have won both the Premier League and Federation cup with Rangers said a trip down memory lane would attest to the fact that the League is on an ascendancy. 

"It has improved to an extent. In addition to the Mobile app where we can watch games, it is my humble thoughts that when games are on TV it would bring back deeper ecstasy and the desired followership" .

 

He said that most of the other issues that affects clubs, are behoove on such Clubs to sort themselves out towards taking the league to an enviable and adorable state .

 

He maintained that for Nigerian Clubs to perform excellently in CAF tournaments, there must be a roadmap, a strategic plan that would be consciously followed. "When such strategic plans are executed there is every tendency that that we would go far in continental games. Strategic Plans take about 3-5 years" .

Barrister Amobi who spoke as a Guest of the FCT SPORTS UPDATE Personality Interview Segment added that there are various  business angle that Nigeria clubs should embrace, among which are the numerous avenues on transfer of players to merchandise sales, and so many other things. 

"I would encourage a business investor to invest In sports in Nigeria and get top class and seasoned administrators to run the club" he concluded.

MFM goalie Adeniyi Bamidele teams up with Rangers

 

Nigeria Professional Football League giants Rangers have completed the signing of experienced goalkeeper Adeniyi Bamidele from MFM FC.

Bamidele penned a two-year deal with the club after successful negotiations.

The 29-year-old spent last season at MFM where he made 19 appearances and kept seven cleansheets.

He is expected to compete with Nana Bonsu, Femi Thomas and Mutawakilu Seidu for the number one shirt at Rangers.

Bamidele Adeniyi was one of the best goalkeepers in the Nigerian topflight last term.

His major strengths are diving and quick reflexes. He can rapidly adjust to deflections and short-range shots, and in particular, excels at stopping well-struck penalties. 

The keeper oftentimes attempts to claim crosses very well and shows dominance in the air when called upon. In terms of command of area, Bamidele is quite competent. He is pretty vocal, enough to alert his defenders to danger and organise them accordingly. He rules his box often and makes sure that all the pieces are in place.

He lists 36 Lion, Crown FC and Wikki Tourists as his former clubs.

Ogunbote promises better season for Rangers despite Akwa loss

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'Continue your good work', Okala praises ABS Coach

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Rangers pip ABS in Enugu

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Ilechukwu prioritizes MFM win over Rangers

Head coach of high-flying Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side's priority for the moment is to defeat reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers on Friday.

LMC announces new dates for rescheduled fixtures involving continental clubs

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Ajoku's strike earns Tornadoes point at Cathedral

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"Beat Rangers, get N.5m", Tornadoes chairman challenge players

Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Niger Tornadoes FC, Honorable Adamu Aliyu has made a five hundred thousand naira (N500,000) promise for his players should they beat Enugu Rangers at the Cathedral on Sunday.

Eguma talks up NPFL clubs' continental chances

Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma is optimistic Nigerian clubs can hold their own in the Caf Champions League and Confederation Cup this year. 

LMC Fines Rangers for disorderly conduct of Supporters

....    Lobi, Tornadoes sanctioned for breach of Jersey Codes

Rangers International, Lobi Stars and Niger Tornadoes have been issued summary jurisdiction notices by the League Management Company (LMC) for various breaches they committed in the course of Match Day 1 of the Nigeria Football Professional League (NPFL) 2016/17 season concluded over the weekend.

Abia Warriors break Rangers Antelopes

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2016/2017 NPFL Week One Results

NPFL Week One Results

NMJ hails FC Ifeanyi Ubah over Charity Cup triumph

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) has joined the rest of the world to felicitate with FC Ifeanyi Ubah for winning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Charity Cup at the Abuja National Stadium on Wednesday. 

Ten man IfeanyiUbah beat Rangers to lift Charity Cup

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Rivers United Clinch NPFL Super 4 Championship

Rivers United on Sunday, emerged winners of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL 2016 Super 4 Pre-season tournament organised by the League Management Company, LMC in Enugu.