Tag: Christian Obi
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NFF mourns Christian Obi, commiserates with Imo State government
The Nigeria Football Federation has described as “shocking and very sad,” the death on Friday of former Nigeria international goalkeeper Christian Obi, in a ghastly automobile accident involving players and officials of his club, Heartland FC of Owerri in Okigwe, Imo State, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, said: “We are still stunned and…
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Nigerian Football Tragedy: Heartland confirm Christian Obi’ demise in bus crash
Heartland FC have confirmed the tragic death of their head coach, Christian Obi, following a devastating road accident on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s bus was involved in a crash while en route to Abakaliki for the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme pre-season tournament. Obi, who was initially rescued unconscious with a leg injury, but despite the…
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Heartland FC confirm death of Christian Obi
Heartland FC of Owerri has confirmed the death of their former Technical Adviser, Christian Obi following the fatal auto crash the team’s bus was involved in on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a statement by the club, Obi died at the hospital after he was taken to the hospital for treatment following the impact of the…
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Heartland’s Obi gives reasons for the tie with Enyimba
Heartland FC head coach, Christian Obi has disclosed that the friendly game with Enyimba was meant to gauge the performance of the club’s players who were yet to gain much playing time in the ongoing season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The Naze Millionaires were dazed 4-0 by the rampant People’s Elephant at the Enyimba International Stadium, Aba…
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Serie B: Reggina 1914 Want Napoli’s Michael Folorunsho
Italian Serie B side, Reggina 1914 want Napoli’s Michael Folorunsho back, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Reggina are preparing a move for the midfielder who spent the second half of the 2021-22 season on loan with them in what happened to be his second spell at the club. The 24-year-old first joined Reggina…