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Scandal at Ekiti State Referees Council: Male referee registered for women’s position

In a shocking turn of events, the Ekiti State Council of Football Referees is embroiled in controversy after allegations emerged that the acting chairman, Onilearo Kayode, and secretary, Adegoke Olusola, fraudulently registered a male referee for a position intended for a female referee. This act of misconduct has prompted calls for a thorough investigation and appropriate sanctions. According to available …

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Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi: Celebrating Nigeria’s 64th Independence with Unity and Resilience

On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, President of the Ogun State Football Association and Member of the Executive Board of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), shared a heartfelt message that resonated across the country , reports sports247. Although he did not speak from a podium, his words reached millions of people through various …

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Perfect four! Remo Stars Edge Rangers extend NPFL winning streak

5 Remo Stars continued their winning streak in the Nigerian Premier Football League with a 2-1 victory over defending champions Rangers Int’l in Ikenne, on Sunday. The matchday four match at Ikenne on Sunday generated the excitement that fans expected, with both teams pressing from the start. Despite the high pace, the first half ended goalless and neither team was …

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CATS ladies triumph in inaugural women’s sports soccer tournament

In a thrilling final at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Lagos State Ladies of Community Action through Sport (CATS) claimed the first title of the Girls Play Sports Football Tournament ( GPS) with a 2- 1 victory over Plateau United Queens. The Southern champions, CATS Ladies,They recovered from a goal down to beat Northern …

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Finidi George bests Yemi Olanrewaju in NPFL master-apprentice showdown

1 Rivers United head coach Finidi George guided his team to a 2-0 victory over his former club, Enyimba, in the Nigerian Premier Football League fixture on Sunday. In the matchday four showdown, Finidi, former Enyimba head coach, bested his former assistant, Yemi Olanrewaju, in a competition dubbed “Master vs Apprentice Battle”. Rivers United head coach Finidi George embraces Enyimba …

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Josh Maja scores in West Brom’s narrow defeat to Sheffield

1 West Bromwich striker Josh Maja was on the scoresheet as his side lost 3-2 to Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday. In the championship, Maja continued his impressive scoring streak, although he could not save his team. West Brom found themselves trailing from the start, conceding two goals in the first 25 minutes, one an own goal from Darnell …

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