NNL: Kanu, Ikpeba for   Super 8 opener 

The NNL Super 8 will be an assemblage of not just the league players, but will be graced by two legends of Nigerian football  Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba.

The duo who are both products of the Nigerian league  assured NNL  Chairman  George Aluo that they will grace the play- off as a mark of their confidence in the  league and also to boost the morale of the players.

According  to Aluo, "The Super 8 play-  off is really generating huge interest with confirmation by two Former Super Eagles legends Nwankwo Kanu and Victor Ikpeba that they will attend the games. Both legends spoke with me and assured they will grace the opener on July 5. In fact Kanu said he is shelving an Overseas trip ostensibly to be part of the Super 8. He said he is impressed with how the NNL is being transformed and pledged to use his clout to attract sponsors to  the league.”

On his part, former ACB FC of Lagos  and Monaco Fc of France ace Ikpeba said he is happy the Super 8 is taking place in Asaba, saying it is a perfect venue to wrap up what he called a fantastic season. 

Kanu and Ikpeba  are both products of the Nigerian league where they  plied their trade with defunct  Iwuanyanwu Nationale of Owerri and ACB of Lagos  before hitting it big at the international scene. 

The presence of the two 
 former African footballers of the year  will inspire NNL’S  youngsters.

The play -off is taking place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba from July 5th- 12th.