Nigeria Football League

Olaoluwa Abiodun, a young entrepreneur at the Shuffle Select Football Academy in Abule Egba, Lagos, has revealed that he learns by watching the skills of Lionel Messi and the goals of Jude Bellingham to improve. READ ALSO: Virgil Van Dijk is my role model, but Barcelona is my favorite club – Samuel Ibeanusi Sports247 reports that the fast-growing lad, who …

Edo Queens midfielder Valentina Uroko has revealed that her impressive free kick against USFA was a result of repeated practice in training, after the Nigerian champions reached the final of the CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying tournament with a resounding 5-1 victory. READ ALSO: Edo Queens down USFA 5-1, Storm WAFU-B Champions League final Uroko had a moment of …

Nigerian football is often judged by trophies won at senior level, stars playing abroad and national teams competing on the biggest stages. But somewhere beneath that layer of headlines, another story has been quietly unfolding: a story built around young players, competitive football, data, scouting and opportunity. That story is The Creative Championship (TCC). Now, after six completed seasons, 632 …

The race for qualification to the WAFU-B Women’s Champions League Qualification Tournament is heating up, with Nigerian champions Edo Queens facing a crucial test against Ivory Coast’s ASEC Mimosas Féminines on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Sports247 reports that the much-anticipated Group B encounter is scheduled for 4:00 pm at the Stade 4 Août, with Edo Queens needing another positive result …

Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has hailed the Super Eagles for their hard-earned victory over the South African national team, describing it as a well-deserved triumph. In a congratulatory message extended to the national football team and the entire nation, Governor Abiodun lauded the Super Eagles for their exceptional performance against their South African counterparts. Read Also: #AFCON23: …

In an eagerly anticipated clash at the Jos New Stadium, Mighty Jets Int’l FC and Wikki Tourists FC delivered a riveting goalless draw on NNL Match Day 2. The much-hyped encounter lived up to expectations, with both teams showcasing defensive prowess and goalkeeping heroics. Read Also: Edo FA Partners with GreenBii to Revolutionize Grassroots Football with Club Websites Visiting Wikki …

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 …