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  • Sunshine Stars 80% ready, says Dogo

    Sunshine Stars Coach, Suleiman Kabir Dogo has hinted that his boys are ready for the 2018/19 Nigeria Professional Football League campaign.
    The Owena Waves moved to Ibadan, Oyo State capital for closed camping programmes on Tuesday and had first of Wednesday’s double session between 8.30am and 10:45am under the guidance of the former Nasarawa United handler at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Adamasingba.
    “I want to wish our fans a happy new year. We thank God for the good preseason build up; we got two trophies. We are here for closed camping few days to the game. We feel we should concentrate and build on what we have achieved in the two tournament (Unity and Gold Cup). We are in Ibadan for concentration and round up the last phase of our preparations for the first game. I appreciate the government and people of Ondo State, Sunshine Stars management and my crew for the support.
    “My team is always ready, at least with the two tournaments we have played. I pray the LMC, NFF and all the stakeholders of the league will allow it to start. We are not 100% ready now, but as the games goes on we will get it right. I believe the team is 80% ready for the first two games.” Dogo stated.
    Meanwhile, the Ondo State Commissioner for Sports and Youth Developments, Hon. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye has commended Sunshine Stars management, players and officials for the team’s impressive preseason performance.
    Ogunleye gave the commendation during a visit of the Otunba Tajudeen Akinyemi led Ondo State Football Agency board and management alongside Sunshine Stars crew to his office before the team departed Akure for Ibadan Tuesday.
    Ogunleye urged the team to do the Governor (Aketi) and the people of the state proud in the new season, positing that their good results will always spur the government on to do more and act speedily to their needs as obtainable at the moment.
    Sunshine Stars visit the Kwara State Sports Complex Ilorin, for a date with Kwara United on match day one of the 2018/19 season.

  • Dogo under pressure to dump Sunshine Stars

    New Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars Kabir Suleiman Dogo is under pressure to leave the Akure based outfit, NationSport reports.
    A source close to the former Nasarawa United gaffer informed Sportinglife.ng that top Nigeria Professional Football League clubs are keen on securing his services ahead of the new season.
    The source who did not want his name in print, also revealed that Dogo is also considering his future with the Owena Waves as he is no longer comfortable with the situation at the club, especially as it concerns the team’s pre-season build-up for the upcoming league season.
    “I can tell you that Dogo may not stay for so long at Sunshine Stars. In fact, he may not even start the coming season with the club. Top clubs in the NPFL have shown concrete interest in the coach and he is considering their offers.
    “To make matters worse, the atmosphere at Sunshine Stars has not been made conducive for the coach to work. You can imagine that the coach is not given the free hands to pick or sign players that he believe can do the job for him. He is one of the young and tactically sound coaches in the country that have their own playing philosophy and knows the type of players that can fit into their plans.
    “I guess the coach may have no option than to leave Sunshine Stars if he is not given the free hands to do his job,” the source told NationSport.
    Dogo signed a year deal with Sunshine Stars with an option to renew in October.
    He guided Nasarawa United to the 2016 Federation (Aiteo) Cup final where they lost to FC IfeanyiUbah on penalty shootouts.
    Sunshine Stars are participating in the ongoing Gold Cup preseason tournament holding at the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure.
  • PURPORTED RESIGNATION:Dogo apologises

    PURPORTED RESIGNATION:Dogo apologises

     

    Nasarawa United technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has tendered his unreserved apology to the state government, club’s management and fans of the club over his purported resignation.
    Dogo made the apology on Monday at the emergency meeting of the management board.
    The former ABS manager said his intention to resign was based on a promise he made after their game against Gombe United that he will resign, if he fails to pick six points in the next two home games.
    The club’s media officer, Musa Elayo told SportingLife that: “The coach was summoned by
    the management to explain why he made such statements without properly informing the board.
    He said it
    was not intentional and apologised to the state government, management and fans of the club over his actions.”
    “He has promised to continue with his job and turn things around in the club. He also said he will make some changes in the club so as to make the team formidable again. He vowed to go for points in the game against El Kanemi Warriors and Akwa United. The management warned him to desist from such act in the nearest future while promising him total support.”

  • Nasarawa unaware of Dogo’s resignation

    Nasarawa unaware of Dogo’s resignation

    Uncertainty surrounds Nasarawa United technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo’s purported resignation following his side’s 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars in a match day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday.

    Nasarawa United took the lead in the 53rd minute through Suraj Ayeleso before Sunday Oluwadare got an equaliser for the visitors.

    In a telephone chat with SportingLife, the club’s chairman Isaac Danladi denied any knowledge of Dogo’s resignation.

    “We just finished our game against Sunshine Stars and I am not aware of the resignation story. I have to get in touch with him to confirm it. He is still our coach and nobody put pressure on him to do so,” Danladi said.

    Also, the Team Manager Solomon Babanja said the club is not aware of their coach’s resignation.

    “Officially, he is still our coach,” Babanja told SportingLife. “I also read on social media that he has resigned but I am trying to get in touch with him but he has switched off his mobile phone. After our game against Sunshine Stars he did not say anything about resignation to management and we cannot confirm speculation based on social media report.”

  • Dogo appeals to Nasarawa Utd fans

    Dogo appeals to Nasarawa Utd fans

     

    Nasarawa United head coach, Kabiru Dogo has appealed to the Solid Miners’ fans to be patient with them and continue to support them at all times.

    Dogo’s call came in the wake of the team’s second draw of the season against Enugu Rangers on Wednesday after they opened their season with a draw against Wikki Tourists in Bauchi.

    The former ABS coach said that they needed the support of all and sundry in the club now to enable them realise their ambition of doing very well in the league this season.

    “I want to appeal to our fans and supporters to continue to support us. We will be needing their support throughout the season at all times,” Dogo told SportingLife.

  • Dogo: Nasarawa United’s players intact

    Dogo: Nasarawa United’s players intact

    Nasarawa United head coach, Kabiru Suleiman Dogo has disclosed that mass exodus has not hit the Solid Miners and that most of the Lafia side’s players resumed with them yesterday.

    Dogo confirmed that only four of his old players called him indicating their desire to move on while others have hit their Lafia camp and are awaiting further directives on how the season will look like.
    The former ABS FC head coach said that he had made provision for life without the four players that showed their willingness to move on and that he has duly invited four capable replacements to fill the void left by them.
    Dogo disclosed that the four players: Esosa Igbinoba, Ifeanyi Nweke, Samson Gbadebo and Philip Azongo called him privately expressing their desire to leave but that their impending clubs must reach Nasarawa United’s management and thrash out transfer talks before their movement could be rubber stamped.
    The coach of the 2016 NFF Federation Cup finalists further stated that the Solid Miners are weighing the options or either travelling to Ilorin or Ibadan for pre-season camping this weekend in preparation for the start of the new season.
    Nasarawa United placed 11th on the log with 50 points from 36 matches and lost on penalties to FC IfeanyiUbah in the final of the 2016 Federation Cup in Lagos after exiting the CAF Confederation Cup in the first round.

  • Dogo advises footballers to be aware of scams

    Dogo advises footballers to be aware of scams

    Nasarawa United gaffer, Kabir Dogo has stated that players should be careful of who they deal with.

    The former coach of ABS FC was astonished when he received series of calls on Wednesday to confirm if he was the one asking players to make payment into his account to get a contract with the Solid Miners.

    Apparently a fraudster has been speaking to some players over the phone asking them to make payment to get a contract with Nasarawa United.

    “Please, I want to advice football player to beware of an impostor claiming to be me, Kabir Dogo,” Dogo told Goal.

    “I was very surprise when I received a call to inform me that some fraudsters have been contacting footballers over the phone and extorting money from them with a promise to get them a contract with Nasarawa United.

    “I was disturbed when I heard about this and I had to quickly inform everyone that should ignore such calls. It’s really sad to see some Nigerians do this act when they can channel their God given talent to a positive use.

    “It’s so sad, please ignore such calls. Please beware of this number – 08114017609 the scammer has been using to contact unsuspecting footballers.”

  • Dogo wants Cup to mark statehood

    Dogo wants Cup to mark statehood

    Nasarawa United head coach, Kabir Dogo has said his side are determined to mark with the Federation Cup title the 20-year birthday of the state.

    The Solid Miners will face top-flight side, FC IfeanyiUbah in Sunday’s Cup final at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The Lafia-based side edged former winners, Enyimba in the semifinals clash while the Anambra Warriors benched the Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Crown FC to pave the way for the grand finale as well as a ticket to the continent.

    “Everybody is happy that the cup final will eventually be played on Sunday after some uncertainties. We are equally happy playing the Cup final for the first time in the history of Nasarawa United. We have been in Ibadan since Sunday preparing as well as training for the final showdown on Sunday against FC IfeanyiUbah hopefully we will hit Lagos either on Thursday or Friday.

    “That tells you the importance we attach to the Cup final as well as our desire to make history by winning the trophy to celebrate 20-year of the creation of Nasarawa state. We do not have any worry playing FC IfeanyiUbah in the final, we met in the league though Cup match is entirely a different ball game.

    “The Cup final is certain to be tough, the outcome can go either way but we pray that the god of soccer will smile at us at the end of the day,” said the former Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC coach to supersport.com.

    The two finalists are new to the Cup trenches as the winners will pocket the Caf Confederation Cup ticket.

  • NASARAWA’S DOGO: Cup shift a blessing in disguise

    NASARAWA’S DOGO: Cup shift a blessing in disguise

    Nasarawa United head coach, Kabir Dogo has said the shift in date for the 2016 Federation Cup final may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the Lafia outfit.

    “Actually, it’s not happy news to the entire team pushing the Federation Cup final forward by another one week. We looked forward to playing the game on Sunday so that we can comfortably go home to rest after a hectic season then return to focus on programme for the upcoming season.

    “Well there is nothing we could do but to continue with our preparations for the Cup final clash against FC IfeanyiUbah.

    “Who knows the shift in date for the Cup final may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for us. We are still looking forward to winning our first major trophy for the people of Nasarawa state,” said the former Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC coach to supersport.com.

    The Solid Miners will now confront FC IfeanyiUbah in the Cup final on Sunday, November 6 against an early advertised date of Sunday, October 30 at venue, Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos.

    Dogo said his wards had keenly looked forward to playing the Cup final on Sunday but must endure another agonising week to sort out their difference with the Anambra Warriors.

    The winners of the Cup final clash will have the honour to represent the country in Africa’s second tier club competition, CAF Confederation Cup.

  • We beat Rangers hands down, says Dogo

    We beat Rangers hands down, says Dogo

    Nasarawa United technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has said that the best team won the week 33 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter between his side and Rangers International on Sunday at the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi.

    A 63rd minute goal by Phillip Azango gave the Solid Miners  three points in the game but Rangers Team Manager Ameobi Ezeaku alleged that the Flying Antelopes scored good goals that were disallowed.

    In a telephone conversation with SportingLife, Dogo said Ezeaku was talking out of contest. He said Rangers team manager Imama Amakapabor congratulated his team after the match.

    Dogo said they are not losing focus as he beleives that his side is still in contention for a continental ticket.

    “”As far as I am concerned, the match started and ended well. The best team won the match and there is no controversy about that. We played well and we got our chances and we scored. Their team manager was talking from a far distance because the head coach Imama congratulated my team after the match. The goal he was talking about, their players didn’t react to it when it was disallowed by the referee, so why is he now complaining after the game. I am surprised that he is behaving in such manner. We lost our first league game at home here in Makurdi and we didn’t complain. Rangers have picked up points away too and nobody complained. They should play their game and stop  complaining. We are very focused and we are on course for  a continental ticket,” Dogo told SportingLife.