Nigeria Football League

The 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season returns with Matchday 20 ties this weekend after the break due partly to the participation of the Super Eagles at 2023 AFCON and the desire of the league organisers to have all first stanza matches completed before the commencement of the second stanza. Read Also: Africa’s Hope Rest on Nigeria, Egypt As …

In a significant step towards enhancing Nigeria’s football landscape, the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing top-notch sporting facilities and a conducive environment, aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s participation in the co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside the Republic of Benin. Read Also: FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament: Ranking the Teams to Watch Dr. Kadri Obafemi …

Rivers United FC has successfully landed in Ghana for their upcoming CAF Confederation Cup Matchday 2 fixture. The Nigerian football club is poised to face a challenging encounter on foreign soil as part of their continental campaign. Read Also: NFF Grants Extension for Federation Cup Registration, Offers Reprieve for Nasarawa State Teams The arrival of Rivers United FC in Ghana …

Enyimba FC’s head coach, Finidi George, expressed his disappointment after his team suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat to Remo Stars, emphasizing that the outcome did not reflect the better team on the pitch. In a post-match statement, George candidly stated, “It’s not the best team that won; we only failed to convert the many chances we had, and it cost …

Smart City football club of Lagos, on Thursday retained their position in the NNL after a hard fought victory over Hensard fc in their final game of the relegation play off in kano state. Read Also: Remo Stars Dethroned As Shooting Stars Takes Charge City who needed an outright victory to remain in the NNL, conceded the first goal as …

The Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has congratulated the Super Eagles for their determination and doggedness that saw them finish as runners up at the just concluded 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cote d’ivoire. Read Also: Ivory Coast Players Rewarded With Cash, Houses By President After AFCON Triumph The Board praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu …

In a highly anticipated showdown at the Enyimba Stadium in Aba, Dannaz Ladies faced a tough challenge against Abia Angels, ultimately succumbing to a 3-1 defeat on Matchday 8 as the NWFL Premiership season resumed. The encounter marked a stark contrast to their previous meeting, where Dannaz Ladies emerged triumphant with a narrow 1-0 victory on their home turf. Read …

Tudun Wada FC is set to face off against Palm Syrup FC in the highly anticipated final of the NLO Cup, a tournament sponsored by telecommunications giant MTN and First Central Credit Bureau. Tudun Wada secured their spot in the final by defeating Green Lock FC with a convincing 3-1 victory in the second semi-final at the Sani Abacha Stadium, …

The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: 1) The NFF President in his welcome address thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in him and the Executive Committee members during the last elections. He praised the Federal …

Isiaka Asiata Ololade, a defender for Abia Angels FC, expressed her joy following Abia Angels’ triumph over Dannaz Ladies in Matchday 8 of the NWFL Premiership new season. In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Ololade shared her happiness about the team’s victory, highlighting her role in strengthening the defence after being brought in during the second half of the game. …