Nigeria Football League

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars FC have strengthened their squad ahead of the 2026/27 season with the signing of attacking midfielder Abdulraheem Shola from Kwara United on a two-year contract. Sports247 reports that Sai Masu Gida has officially unveiled the talented playmaker, adding another creative option to their midfield as the club steps up preparations for the …

Kwara United have sent a strong message to their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) rivals after introducing 16 new players ahead of the 2026/27 season, with club president Kumbi Titiloye declaring that nothing less than the league title and the Federation President Cup will satisfy the Harmony Boys. The opening ceremony, held at the club secretariat in Ilorin, marked the …

Today marks the beginning of a new era in international collaboration in football as the Aktobe Regional Football Association of Kazakhstan and the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) entered into strategic discussions to establish a long-term football development partnership. This meeting, facilitated by GSL Global Network, reinforces its dedication to fostering important global football relationships. Askhat Sagitzhanuly Kalzhanov, President of …

Ikorodu City FC President Sanmi Doherty has called for a balanced approach to ongoing reforms in Nigerian football, insisting that grassroots development and youth academies must take priority over imposing heavy financial obligations on clubs. READ ALSO: Club owners must embrace reforms or risk being left behind’: NSC CEO Bukola Olopade pushes for NPFL review His comments come in response …

The battle for promotion to the Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) Premiership resumes on Monday as the teams return to action for the decisive second matchday of the 2026 NWFL Championship in Calabar. After an entertaining opening day that saw 20 goals in eight games, clubs will be eager to strengthen their promotion ambitions, while others will struggle to revive …

In a closely contested encounter on NNL Matchday 2, Osun United secured a significant 1-0 victory over Trade Safe FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, leaving a mark on the league’s early narrative. The decisive moment of the match unfolded in the second half when Emmanuel Ezeh managed to break the deadlock, scoring the lone goal that ultimately sealed their …

The 2026 Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) Championship got off to an exciting start in Calabar on Saturday, with six teams claiming victories as the race for promotion to the NWFL Premiership officially began. READ ALSO: NWFL Championship returns to Calabar, Kick Set for July start Sports247 reports that 20 goals were scored in eight games in an action-packed opening …

The Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially announced that the 2026/27 season will begin on August 28, 2026, setting the stage for what is expected to be one of the most ambitious and competitive campaigns in the history of Nigerian domestic football. READ ALSO: NPFL sets historic $1 billion prize pool for 2026/27 champions With major reforms already revealed …

The Executive Director of Sports Development and Operations of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Mrs. Sabrina Chikere, has attributed Edo Queens’ triumph in the 2025/26 Nigerian Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership to teamwork, resilience and unwavering determination. READ ALSO: RIYE U15 Athletics Circuit Organizers Express Satisfaction With Egba Zone Revelations, Hope For More Revelations To Come Edo Queens clinched …

Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has insisted his team will not get carried away despite rising to the top of the 2026 Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) Super Six table after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rivers Angels. READ ALSO: Thierry Henry Clarifies ‘Nigeria Shorts’ Joke After iShowSpeed ​​Incident Backlash The matchday four win took Edo Queens to nine …