Bendel Insurance vs El Kanemi: How Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu, Faith Irabor standstill in honour of Robert Akpenpuun

 

Chairman of the Chairmen of Benue State football council, Robert Akpenpuun was on over the weekend ceremonially " honoured" by Edo State government, and  Former Bendel Insurance striker now Deputy Governor, Comrade Phillip Shaibu for his consistent "moral uprightness" in the Nigeria football industry as he commissioned his last NPFL fixture before proceeding on Diplomatic journey, anytime soon. 

It was indeed a memorable day for the chairman of Vandeikya football council, Robert Akpenpuun seeing the new Head of  Nigeria Referees Appointment Committee of NFF, Faith Irabor  who equally joined the Sports- loving Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu as a mark of respect while 

players of both teams, Bendel Insurance and El Kanemi Warriors created an atmosphere best described as " Military Guard of Honour" to celebrate the highly "valor" Benue State football administrator,  Akpenpuun whilst passing through the aisle. 

Comrade Phillip Shaibu and Faith Iraboh in their remarks, spoke glowingly of the seasoned Match Commissioner, Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun publicly;

" I have known Robert Akpenpuun for years and he has always demonstrated uncompromising attitude whenever his duty calls in this industry. He is very diligent, focused, and ever ready  to give his best as a football administrator; and I am using this opportunity to bid him farewell on his journey out of Nigeria as a career diplomat. " Shaibu remarked with verve

Meanwhile, according to Faith Irabor;

" Robert Akpenpuun is not just one of the rare personalities with good track records in our football system but a brother, who exude qualities of a good leader; one of the major reasons he is wearing different caps aside from being a responsible 

Commissioner. When I got the hints about his promotion, I was very elated knowing that, it is a genuine sign of hard work and Grace; because he is moving on with his career paths and I believe the sky would be the starting point for him." Irabor enthused

Robert Akpenpuun as a senior figure amongst the Nigeria football federation (NFF) Protocol committee members had seamlessly ushered in major Drivers of football globally into the country, ie; FIFA President, Giovanni Vincenzo "Gianni" Infantino,

, Former CAF president, Ahmad Ahmad and Atletico Madrid Head Coach, Diego Simone amongst other international personalities in the football circle. He is also highly ranked with ( Star badges) as a staff of Nigerian Immigration Service.

David Obiazo talks up Elkanemi chances at NNL Super 8

As teams from the NNL set to complete move to get  tickets for promotion to play In the NPFL next season with clubs from the different groups compete for slots in Enugu.

The El kanemi warriors goalkeeper David Obiazo is very confident of a return to the NPFL were he featured for clubs like Heartland fc, kano pillars and plateau United of Jos before pitching tent with the maiduguri club, " I am very optimistic we are heading back to play in the NPFL next season but the journey must be achieved here in Enugu during the NNL playoffs so we are ready for business also equally going to give it our all, we have the players to achieve such feat and our coaching crew led by coach Baba Ganaru is experienced enough having worked with clubs in the NPFL is enough tonic to get us back to the NPFL but we must take one game after the other because all the teams will fight too".

The Abia born goalkeeper is hoping return back to the NPFL soon," I had my plans of returning to the NPFL and that was my major reasons of teaming up with El kanemi warriors before the beginning of the season and hopefully I will give my best we get back to the NPFL too".

El kanemi warriors will compete with teams Niger tornadoes, Dmd fc and Gombe United while the second group will have 3sc,Bendel insurance, Remo stars and Ekiti United hustle for tickets back to NPFL next season.

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NNL Super 8: Ogunjobi Gold Cup charges 3SC, Tornadoes, Remo Stars, Gombe United to win promotion ticket

 Nigeria's prestigious pre-season tournament for teams in the domestic leagues, Ogunjobi Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament has charged the quartet of Shooting Stars (3SC), Niger Tornadoes, Remo Stars and Gombe United to clinch a promotion ticket.

 

Shooting Stars and former Ogunjobi Gold Cup champion Niger Tornadoes, the duo of Remo Stars and Gombe United plus other four teams El-Kanemi Warriors, DMD FC of Borno, Ekiti United and Insurance of Benin will be chasing the four available tickets for Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) football next season.

 

 

Niger Tornadoes

Ogunjobi Gold Cup General Coordinator, Tunde Shamsudeen gave the charge after Remo Stars emerged top of the Southern Conference Group B2 ahead of Insurance.

 

"Over the years, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup has grown to become a brand in Nigeria's domestic football, as it has given teams the needed platform to prepare for the new seasons.

 

 

"Shooting Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Remo Stars and Gombe United are teams that have used the platform to know the strength and weakness of their squads going into the season.

 

 

Remo Stars

"So having come this far, it's best the four teams cap their hard work by earning promotion from the NNL playoff. 

 

 

"We believe they can, looking at their pedigree in the NNL season that ended. Though it's going to be a different ball game in Enugu, which of course is a neutral ground for the eight (8) teams, irrespective of their good form in the season.

 

"However from what I saw in some of the home and away matches involving 3SC, Tornadoes, Remo Stars and Gombe United, I can place a bet on them to gain promotion to the NPFL, as the teams have a sound coaching crew and players that will surely deliver the goods."

 

 

Shooting Stars

The week-long football fiesta will be staged at the 22,000 capacity Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Enugu State from Tuesday 7th through to Saturday 11th September.

 

 

Draw for the playoff will be conducted on Monday 6th September 2021 with the opening ceremony and first game holding the next day

Rivers United pip El Kanemi-Warriors in season opener

Guy Kuemian’s well-taken second-half goal proved decisive as Rivers United got their 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign off to the perfect start.

Nura Mohammed: From Surviving Boko Haram's grenades to Super Eagles

*Teenager with silky skills waiting to blossom

When fate plays a dirty trick on you, it is the quality of response you bring to beat it that makes the hero out of you. That is the story of boko haram survivor, Nura Mohammed, he was a victim of the insurgency. That won’t stop him. He goes from one street of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, plying his silky skills, football.

Ahlan Cup: Akwa United books final place with late win over Elkanemi Warriors

By Wale Mustapha

2017 Aiteo Cup champions, Akwa United on Saturday defeated Elkanemi Warriors 2-1 to set a final place meeting against Kano Pillars in the maiden Ahlan Cup Preseason tournament.

Akwa United set up Elkanemi clash in Ahlan Cup semis

Akwa United Football Club have progressed to the semi final of the Ahlan Cup Preseason Tournament in Kano after playing a 1-1 draw with Wikki Tourists of Bauchi in their last group game on Wednesday.

Olorundare gets over niggling injury challenge

Former Sunshine Stars forward, Dele Olorundare has declared he would soon be back on the pitch and scoring goals after finally finding a lasting solution to his persistent injury. 

CAF TICKETS: Gold Cup congratulate MFM FC , Enyimba

General Coordinator Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen, has heaped praises on Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministires (MFM FC) and Enyimba International Football Club after they respectively picked a CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup ticket.

Aiteo Cup: Tornadoes' victory over El Kanemi Warriors well deserved, says Bala

Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes, Abubakar Bala has attributed his side's 2-1 win over El Kanemi Warriors in the AITEO Cup Round of 64 game on Thursday to hard work and zeal which produced a deserved result.

Gombe United's Abbani Clinches VAT Wonder Goal 9

Gombe United forward, Sani Abbani hs emerged the winner of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL) VAT Wonder Goal 9 for Match Day 28 in a close race that saw him edge closest rival, Sunshine Stars Joseph Abiodun with Abu Azeez of Shooting Stars coming a distant third.

VAT Wonder Goal: Okpotu, Aghahowa and Seka Listed

Anthony Okpotu has his first goal of the hat trick on Match Day 23 shortlisted for the VAT Wonder Goal and is competing with strikes from FC Ifeanyiubah’s Ivorian import, Seka Paschal and El-Kanemi Warriors’ Otakho Aghaghowa.

NPFL Clubs, LMC hold Midseason Review Session

• Clubs rate half season successful, to pay fines within 10 working days
• ·         LMC Charge clubs to ensure peaceful stadium atmosphere

At the end of a midseason review session in Abuja, Monday, Chairmen and General Managers of clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rated the half season as successful with a call on the League Management Company (LMC) to improve on some lapses that were observed in the course of the first 190 matches. On their side, the clubs pledged to be proactive in dealing with fans who are involved in violent acts at the stadium by apprehending the fans and handing them over to law enforcement agents for prosecution.

MFM FC back on top with a big win over Elkanemi

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC bounce back from last weekend defeat  with a 3-0 emphatic win over visiting El-Kanemi Warriors in one of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 18 encounter played at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.

Improving Remo Stars impressed Ugbade

The Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Nduka Ugbade says he is happy that his boys are improving by game in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Remo Stars shine over Elkanemi Warriors

Goals from Onuoha Chukwujekwu and Oche Salefu secured a vital 3 points for the Sky Blue Stars against El-Kanemi Warriors in the Match Day 5 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Ogunmodede expect Precious win over Elkanemi

Despite the disappointing loss to Nasarawa United on Wednesday, the Chief coach of Remo Stars Football Club, Daniel Ogunmodede has said the club has returned home to re-strategise ahead of upcoming games in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Emeka Ogbugh in dreamland over debut goal for Rivers United

Emeka Ogbugh has spoken about his happiness at scoring his first ever goal in a competitive match for Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United. 

Anaezemba, Wassa eager for Rivers United improvement

Rivers United duo, Nzube Anaezemba and Gabriel Wassa have both insisted that the ‘Pride of Rivers’ can improve despite winning their opening Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest at home to El Kanemi Warriors on Sunday. 

NPFL MD1 Preview: Rivers United vs Elkanemi Warriors

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) action returns this weekend and one of the most intriguing fixtures comes up in Port Harcourt. 

The two sets of gladiators will wear the strips of Rivers United FC and El Kanemi Warriors and the Arena is the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt.