These are not ordinary times for the Nigeria Professional League (NPL) as well as its President, Chief Oyuki Obaseki, following the scandalous 9-0 result recorded by Zamfara United Football Club of Gusau against Kaduna United on the last day of the 2008/2009 season.

Former Super Eagles winger Adokie Amiesima ka has called on the Nigeria Football Federation and the Presidency to prevail on Austin Okocha to return to active soccer, stressing that he is still needed in the Super Eagles.

With three more games standing between the Super Eagles and the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, renowned sports journalist and CEO/Chairman of the first sports radio, Brila FM, Larry Izamoje has urged the team to DIE (emphasis his) playing the games.

Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan say its planning to hit the Globacom Premier League in a big way come next season. The Oluyole Warriors secured a Premier League ticket after a tedious stay in the less fancied Professional Division One league.

Super Eagles fringe player and Bayelsa United defender Chibuzor Okonkwo says he will not be dorning the colours of 2009 Globacom Premier League Champions Bayelsa United come next season. The bulwark at the heart of Bayelsa United’s defence says he has achieved what he wants with Bayelsa United and it was time for him to continue his ambition in Europe.