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Breaking! Confusion Rocks NFF Serves Amend Motion On Wrong Law Firm
We Are Taken Aback – BSN Sports Lead Counsel
…Says Justice Delayed Is Not Justice Denied
The Nigeria Football Federation case against BSN Sports over publication of unpaid bonuses of the Falconets could not go on as scheduled because the plaintiff lawyer stated wrongly pointing out to the supposed served motion for amendment of their original processes.
When the hearing of the case came up on Tuesday, 25th June 2019, at the FCT High Court, Kwali before Justice Anna Iyabeni Akobi, the plaintiff lawyer started by bringing out the wrongly served amendment process filed in court and seemed like a drama and dream to the defendant counsels who have neither seen nor heard about it until that moment.
www.bsnsports.com.ng lead counsel, Barrister Ihensekhein Samuel Jnr, an activist, human right and criminal lawyer who had won many high profile cases in the past was surprised to hear the claimant’s lawyer saying that amended process has been duly served to him on the 11th June 2019.
BSN Sports’ lead counsels therefor called the attention of the judge, Justice Anna Iyabeni Akobi to that effect then, vehemently objected and smartly argued that they have not been served. The court looking at the endorsement of service actually noted that BSN Sports (the defendant and defendant’s counsels) are not properly served. And the court in its wisdom called for the service of the motion to the defendant lead counsel to correct both service of originating processes sought to be amended and motion to amend as the case was adjourned to 7th October, 2019.
In his words: “We are surprised and taken aback by the plaintiff counsel that a process that have not been served on us, which we saw for the first time in court and purportedly was served to a wrong law firm quite different from the substantive counsel handling this matter which is Pathlegal & Co.” Barrister Sam Jnr told journalists.
“And so it was in that premise they have to seek for another date in order to correct service of the amended process.” He continued.
He laid the blame for the adjournment at the door step of the claimant who failed to properly served the defendant.
“The fallout of today’s (Tuesday) proceeding is simply on the hand of the plaintiff who could not take proper step to see that the service was properly served on either the defendant or defendant counsel.”
“On our own part, myself (the lead counsel) and my learned colleague (second defense counsel) Barrister Fayaienjigha Israel Jacob are ready and we have even filed our statement of defense, witness statement of note as well as accompany documents and we are ready to move on with the hearing of this case.
“This case is to let the world know the truth regarding www.bsnsports.com.ng publication on the unpaid bonuses of the Falconets and some certain state of affairs in glasshouse.
“We are much ready but as it goes and it stays, justice delayed will not be justice denied.
“The plaintiff for whatever reason are not able to move their motion to regularise the process they have filed before the court as they seek to amend their court process that was served before this court and that has not served on us and we kicked vehemently against it because service of court process in our jurisprudence whether in civil or criminal matter is very important as it goes to the nutshell and jurisdiction of the case itself. And the court in fairness ordered that will be served that motion for them to amend their processes, statement of claim and writ of summons that was served earlier and that we have received after today’s court proceeding .”
He assured all and sundry and all football fans following the case that they are capable of arguing the case to a logical conclusion where justice will prevail at the end end of the case.
“On our own side, we will put again another strong defense to what they have served so that at the end of the day, justice can be said to have been done in this case.
The defense counsels believed that the court in its wisdom will allow justice to prevail and the truth will be known to the world.
“With the way it is going, at the conclusion of this matter, there will be a just determination of some certain state of affairs relating to the Publisher, www.bsnsports.com.ng, Mr. Niyi Busari and Ms Ruth David who is acting on behalf of the NFF over unpaid allowance and bonuses of Falconets before the world cup are actually paid or not.” He concluded.
NFF had dragged an online sports newspaper, www.bsnsports.com.ng to FCT HigC court in Kwali over a publication of a report on unpaid bonuses of the Falconets before the U20 Women’s World Cup in France titled “U20 World Cup: Allowance Scandal Hits Falconets.
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Eight Athletes, 11 Medals: Applauding Asagba’s Sports Leadership At DELSU
By Godspower Odedede
Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has recorded an impressive outing at the 15th West Africa University Games (WAUG) 2026, winning 11 medals with just eight athletes who represented the university in only three sporting events.
The university won seven gold, two silver and two bronze medals to occupy seventh position on the medal table, an achievement that underscores the potential of its athletes and the importance of purposeful investment in university sports.
DELSU participated in the men’s 100-metre sprint with two athletes, women’s judo with two athletes, and swimming with four male athletes. Despite the limited number of athletes and sporting events, the university’s medal haul was a commendable performance and a source of pride for the institution.
The achievement deserves particular recognition given the restricted scope of DELSU’s participation. With representation in only three sports, the university demonstrated that focused preparation, adequate support and the effective deployment of available talent can produce encouraging results at major university competitions.
A major highlight of DELSU’s preparation for WAUG 2026 was the approval by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, for a quality two-week training programme for the university’s athletes in Asaba.
The camp provided the athletes with an opportunity to prepare using the excellent and up-to-date training facilities available in the state capital.
The initiative is particularly noteworthy as it represents a significant commitment to structured preparation for university sports. Rather than relying solely on athletes’ natural abilities, the training programme recognised the importance of preparation, access to appropriate facilities and institutional investment in performance.
Professor Asagba deserves commendation for this intervention and for demonstrating a willingness to provide practical support for sports development at DELSU. The university’s WAUG performance offers an encouraging indication of what can be achieved when athletes receive purposeful preparation and administrative backing.
The Vice-Chancellor’s broader vision for sports infrastructure is also encouraging. Plans are understood to be underway for the construction of an ultra-modern sports complex for the university in the near future. If delivered as anticipated, the facility could significantly strengthen DELSU’s capacity for athlete development, training, competitions and sports science activities.
Such infrastructure would also support the university’s ambitions to improve its performance at national and international university games. A modern sports complex could provide a foundation for more systematic talent identification, performance monitoring, coaching development and the preparation of athletes across a wider range of sporting events.
Special recognition must also go to Mrs Epebi-Ebi Noah, the swimming coach, who was physically present at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, with the DELSU swimming team during the competition. Her presence and involvement underline the importance of coaching support, technical guidance and close supervision of athletes during major sporting events.
The performance also calls for commendation of the Chairman of the University Sports Committee, Professor Ochuko Nabofa, whose leadership has brought renewed attention and energy to sports development at DELSU. His role in supporting the university’s sports administration and helping to strengthen the sporting environment deserves recognition.
Similarly, the Acting Director of Sports, Peter Omojuwa, deserves commendation for his administrative responsibilities and contribution to the university’s sporting programme. The Chief Coach, Lucky Ajaino, should also be recognised for his role in the technical preparation and development of DELSU athletes.
The combined efforts of the university management, sports committee, sports administrators and coaches are essential to sustaining progress. While medals provide a visible measure of success, the systems established to prepare athletes and support their development are equally important to the long-term growth of university sports.
DELSU’s WAUG achievement follows another notable outing at the last Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Games, where the university finished fourth. That result was regarded as one of the finest performances in the institution’s sporting history and strengthened expectations that DELSU could become an even more formidable force in university sports.
The latest WAUG performance provides another reason for optimism. However, the university’s participation in only three events also reveals an opportunity for further growth. Expanding participation across more sports, identifying talented students and improving access to specialised training could help DELSU compete for a higher position on future medal tables.
The proposed sports complex, if realised, could play a central role in this expansion. It should ideally be supported by sustained funding, modern equipment, qualified coaches, athlete welfare programmes and collaboration with relevant sports science professionals. These measures would help ensure that infrastructure investment translates into measurable improvements in performance.
The university could also consider strengthening performance analysis, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, talent identification and systematic monitoring of athletes’ progress. Such an approach would help transform individual successes into a sustainable university-wide sports development programme.
DELSU’s performance at WAUG 2026 is worthy of celebration. Eight athletes competed in just three sporting events and returned with 11 medals, including seven gold. The result reflects the potential within the university and provides a strong basis for building a more ambitious sports programme.
Professor Asagba’s approval of the two-week training camp and the prospect of an ultra-modern sports complex offer reasons to look forward to the next phase of DELSU sports development. The challenge now is to sustain the momentum, broaden participation and ensure that the university’s sporting ambitions are matched by consistent investment and effective implementation.
With continued support from the Vice-Chancellor, the University Sports Committee, the Directorate of Sports, coaches and other stakeholders, DELSU can build on its recent achievements and strengthen its position among Nigeria’s leading sporting universities.
The message from WAUG 2026 is clear: DELSU has demonstrated what a small but well-supported contingent can achieve. With broader participation, sustained preparation and modern sporting infrastructure, the university has the potential to accomplish even greater things.
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