Nigeria Football League

2024 NWFL CHAMPIONSHIP: Ibom Angels vow to defeat the chosen generation, en route to picking a promotion spot

Chosen Generation Female FC of Ogun State could suffer another heavy defeat on Monday in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship playoffs in Calabar. This follows a no-holds-barred statement from Ibom Angels assistant coach Nyang Uko who said his team will be looking for victory in their final Group B1 match. Coach Uko further told sports247.ng after his …

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NFF officially launches communication devices for NPFL referees at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially introduced the use of communication devices for referees in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This important development was unveiled today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, during the match between Rangers International and Elkanemi Warriors. The move is in fulfilment of a promise made …

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Delta State hosts exciting 17-and-under soccer program at Stephen Keshi Stadium

Onos Oborewovori, a key member of the National Youth Games committee in Delta State, has announced an exciting Under-17 football programme to hold on August 30 and 31, 2024 at the prestigious Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The event promises to be a ground-breaking opportunity for young football talents from across Nigeria to showcase their skills on a …

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Mixed fortunes for Nigerian teams on the continent over the weekend

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 …

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Jubilation over the completion of Igbogbo Stadium in Ikorodu

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 …

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Enyimba strengthens its squad ahead of the new NPFL season

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 …

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Mighty Jets Int’l FC backs coach Samson Siasia as FIFA ban ends

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 …

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