Nigeria Football League

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 …

Remo Stars Football Club officially announced that coach Daniel Ogunmodede has signed a contract extension, committing to the club until 2027. The announcement marks an important moment in the club’s history as Ogunmodede continues to build his legacy with the team he passionately refers to as “my club” and “my project.” Read also: CAF Interclub 2024/25 season kicks off with …

Nigerian women champions Edo Queens started their CAF Women’s Champions League, WAFU B qualifiers on a winning note by defeating AS Garde of Niger Republic 5-0 on Sunday, Sports 247 reports. The match which was played in Bouake, Ivory Coast, saw Nigeria take a two-goal lead at half-time with midfield maestro Emem Essien opening the scoring in the 35th minute …

Seth Mayi, the former Akwa United midfielder who played a pivotal role in the 2021 Nigerian Premier League title win, is on the verge of a loan move to Sunshine Stars for the remainder of the 2024-2025 season. This move marks Mayi’s return to familiar territory as she will be reunited with Kennedy Boboye, her former manager. Mayi’s time at …

In a thrilling encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, Remo Stars demonstrated their skill and determination to secure a place in the Coal City Cup final with a resounding 2-0 win over Rangers International. Read also: Paris 2024: Favour Ofili prepares to break 28-year-old Mary Onyali’s Olympic record This victory sets the stage for a thrilling final later …

Four-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Kano Pillars have announced the appointment of Usman Abdallah as their new technical advisor. The club shared the news on its official X page, expressing its excitement about the deal. “We are delighted to announce that we have reached an agreement in principle to appoint Usman Abdallah as our new technical advisor. Please …

In a major transfer move, former Sporting Lagos winger Godwin Odibo has signed for Rwanda Premier League champions APR FC. This transfer marks a pivotal moment in Odibo’s career as he becomes the third Nigerian player to join the club, following in the footsteps of Victor Mbaoma and Chidiebere Nwobodo. The 26-year-old Odibo caught the attention of APR FC with …