Aba, Nigeria — Enyimba chairman Kanu Nwankwo don reward im players with cash gift of N1 million to motivate dem before their matchday 30 clash against Bayelsa United this Saturday.
The match go take place for Aba, and Kanu use dis cash reward as way to ginger dem to perform better. E tell dem say dem don show great character for recent matches, and e believe say dem deserve this reward to push for more victories.
“You guys have shown great character in our recent matches and deserve to be rewarded. This is to motivate you for even more victories,” Kanu talk as he address di players. “I commend your fighting spirit to earn these positive results so far, and that’s why we must push for more until we reach our destination.”
As Enyimba prepare to face Bayelsa United, Kanu dey encourage di squad to continue dey work hard towards achieving their objective for di season. E believe say dis kind motivation go help dem step up their game against Bayelsa.
For another side, Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali don react to the team’s 2-0 win over Rwanda during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. Nwabali say di team go for “sightseeing” against Rwanda, and e describe di victory as solid for di squad.
In his tweet after di match, Nwabali wrote: “Solid win and clean sheet. We went for sightseeing. Great team spirit!!!” Dis win bring Nigeria to fourth position for Group C with six points from five matches, just one point below Rwanda.
For di next match, di Super Eagles go face Zimbabwe on Tuesday, and Nwabali dey hope to keep another clean sheet against dem. Zimbabwe play 2-2 with Benin Republic for their own qualifier.
Meanwhile, Heartland technical adviser Emmanuel Amuneke don urge im players to show determination for di upcoming Oriental derby against Abia Warriors. Amuneke highlight say di team no fit afford to drop more points, especially for home matches.
“We want our players to give their all and go for the three points,” Amuneke say during a pre-match interview. “We cannot afford to drop more points at home. The game against Abia Warriors is crucial, and the players must rise to their responsibilities. We have done what we need to do, and we are confident the players will step up their performance.”
Heartland dey look forward to secure back-to-back wins over Abia Warriors after dem defeat dem 2-0 for di reverse fixture earlier dis season. Di teams go clash again for di Dan Anyiam Stadium for Owerri on Sunday.
Heartland dey call on their supporters to come witness di derby: “It is another Oriental derby against neighbours, Abia Warriors. We beat Umuchineke Boys for di first time in Umuahia in di first stanza. Can we get a double win for di first time over dem? Come to di Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Sunday by 4pm to witness am.”
