Nigeria Football League

Board members and the organising committee of the lower division, Nigeria National League (NNL), have been called to task over the poor state of the pitch at MKO Abiola Stadium, Abeokuta. Leading the verbal query hauled at the NNL for approving such an untidy surface for matches in Nigeria’s second-tier league is the coach of Inter Lagos FC, Gabriel Ezema. …

Vice Chairman of Lagos State Football Association (LSFA), Hajj Gafar, says he is satisfied with the quality of games and organization at the just concluded Pre-Season Tournament. Read Also: Anambra State Ready For 2023 NYG Says Okwonna The LSFA Technical Committee Chairman said it met expectations. “The LSFA Pre-Season lived up to expectations as participating teams built solid foundations for …

In an exciting encounter on Matchday Six, Kwara United faced an early scare but made a triumphant comeback to beat Sporting Lagos 2-1 at the Main Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex. Read Also: Nigeria Amputee Football Federation Grieves Tragic Loss of Player Kenneth Oluchi Ukarika, Family As Burial Arrangements Announce The match got off to a sensational start …

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has unveiled /listed teams that qualified from the 2023 NLO Youth League and will lock horns at the inaugural edition of the Super Cup. The 10-day tournament will kick off on Tuesday, September 5 through Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Imo State. The Uboma Secondary School Stadium Complex, Ihitte Uboma in Etiti LGA, Imo State …

In a bid to enhance the sporting prowess of Lagos State, clubs representing the state in all tiers of the national leagues have been instructed to strive for excellence in their respective categories. This directive was issued by Honourable Damilare Orimoloye, the senior special assistant on sports to the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. Read …

Mohammed Baba Ganaru, the newly appointed coach of Akwa United, has expressed confidence in his ability to guide the Promise Keepers out of the relegation zone before the end of the season. Ganaru, who previously managed Kano Pillars, stated that he is fully aware of the task at hand and is eager to take on the challenge. “I am aware …

Chidozie Ugwuadu of Dannaz FC showcased his football prowess by securing the “Man of the Match” award in a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Sporting Lagos in the Creative Championship Cup. While the final score may not have been the ideal outcome, Ugwuadu emphasized the team’s preparedness and determination in post-match remarks. Ugwuadu acknowledged the competitive nature of the encounter, stating, …

Oluwatosin Odun, the Welfare Officer of 36 Lions FC, candidly shared his thoughts on the team’s loss to Smart City FC in the Jagaban Cup final, emphasizing the game’s unpredictable nature. Read Also: Tinubu at 72: You Have Proven To Be A Remarkable Leader – Sunday Dare Felicitates With President Bola Tinubu Expressing a mix of disappointment and acknowledgement, Odun …

In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Rivers United emerged victorious with a crucial 1-0 win over USM Alger in the first leg of their TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash. The hero of the match was Augustine Okejepha, whose clinical strike from the edge of the box in the 10th minute broke the deadlock and put …

In a lively pre-season friendly match at the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa United FC demonstrated their prowess by defeating a determined Lafia Stars side. The encounter saw Adamu Hassan, both assisting and scoring, leaving fans enthralled. The match kicked off with a slow pace, as the Solid Miners initially encountered difficulties in penetrating the resilient defense of their opponents. Nevertheless, …