Nigeria Football League

In a thrilling match at the Jos Chillin’ Football tournament, Plateau Queens made an impactful debut, securing a 2-1 victory against Mutla Babes and signalling their potential in the Nigerian women’s football scene. Deborah Okorafor emerged as the star of the day, not only propelling her team to success with a remarkable brace but also claiming the tournament’s highest goalscorer …

Abia Warriors will welcome former Nigerian champions Kano Pillars at Umuahia Township Stadium in Match Day three of the Nigeria Premier Football League. Read Also: Sports Minister Sues For Greater Utilization of Sports For Social Cohesion and Reform It promises to be an exciting encounter and one that the Warriors will want to use to bounce back after the defeat …

In a significant development for Nigerian football, Benin, the vibrant capital of Edo State, has been selected as the host city for the highly anticipated Championship finals of the inaugural Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League. Read Also: “We Love Amputee Football With A passion”- Abel Peter Shares Thoughts As Nigerian Amputee Football Federation Hosts Thrilling “Kick for Love” …

Sunshine stars Football club of Akure today unveiled former Plateau United coach Kennedy Boboye as the team’s Technical Adviser. Read Also: 13th African Games: Spectacular Masquerade Carnival in Takoradi Boosts Awareness for African Games The former Abia Warriors and Heartland manager agreed to join Sunshine stars Fc following the sack of Edith Agoye who led the team to a 14th …

Osun United continued their remarkable start to the season by defeating Warri Wolves in a commanding fashion, with young talent Ayodele Ismail scoring a crucial brace in the third match-day of the Nigeria National League (NNL). Coach Seye Ajayi, making four changes to the starting lineup, showed confidence in Zubair in goal, maintaining the defensive pairing of Afolabi Olatubosun and …

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 …