Nigeria Football League

Nigerian teams had mixed results on the continent over the weekend. Edo Queens were crowned WAFU B regional qualifiers of the CAF Women’s Champions League after defeating Ainonvi of Benin Republic 3-0 at the Stade De Paix, Bouake Cote d’Ivoire. They become the second Nigerian team to win the tournament after Bayelsa Queens won the 2022 edition. They did it …

A team of 10 Shooting Stars from Ibadan defied the odds by breaking their record. Optimal Energy The Gold Cup final was a bittersweet affair as they emerged champions of the 12th edition by beating defending champions Beyond Limits 2-0 in a thrilling clash at the Remo Stars Stadium on Saturday. Read also: Caleb Ochedikwu signs a three-year contract with …

The Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has received a major boost with the delivery of a new 32-seater Coaster bus, a generous donation from the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. This is a timely fulfilment of a promise made by Governor Otti during a reception held in honour of the 2024 Federation President Cup runners-up …

Football is about to reach another level in Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos State, as the Igbogbo Stadium is close to completion, Sports247 reports. The stadium which will be a new addition to the number of stadiums in the state as football teams in Ikorodu and its environs will heave a sigh of relief as the completion of the stadium …

As the new season of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) approaches, Aba-based Enyimba International Football Club is making significant strides to strengthen its squad. The club, known for its rich history and success in Nigerian football, is aiming to regain its status at the top of the league. The latest developments in strengthening Enyimba’s squad, key signings and the …

As coach Samson Siasia emerges from a five-year ban by FIFA, Mighty Jets International Football Club stands firm by his side, expressing unwavering support for a man who has been a pillar of Nigerian football. Despite the difficult circumstances that led to his ban in 2019 (stemming from match-fixing allegations linked to a phone conversation with a notorious Singaporean sports …

In a major show of appreciation for his unwavering support for grassroots football, Chief Advocate Isaac Danladi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, has been honoured as the Patron of the Abuja Unity Pre-Season Tournament. This off-season competition, which features clubs from Nigeria’s Elite, Second and Third Divisions as well as non-league teams, serves as a …

Remo Stars captain Nduka Junior is already looking ahead to the crucial return match against AS FAR of Morocco after his side secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round. Despite his early goal and team lead, Nduka knows the job is far from over as they prepare to face a huge …

In less than 10 hours, Nigeria’s flag bearers in the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B play-off in Côte d’Ivoire, Edo Queens Football Club of Benin, Nigeria, will be back in form today when they take on the feared Hasaacas Ladies FC of Ghana in the second matchday of the fourth edition of the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B …

Edo Queens secured their second win in the WAFU CAF Women’s Champions League Zone B qualifiers with a resounding 5-0 victory over Niger’s AS GNN. This dominant performance follows their previous triumph in the tournament, reinforcing their position as strong contenders. Read also: Nigeria Football Federation partners with Premium Trust Bank in landmark four-year sponsorship deal worth over N1.3 billion …