Nigeria Football League

Drama unfolds on NNL25 Matchday 6 as Gateway United and Smart City shine

Matchday 6 of the NNL25 provided exciting football action as the teams battled for crucial points. Gateway United continued their impressive form, defeating FirstBank FC 2-0 in a dominant away performance. Osun United overcame ABS FC with a narrow 1-0 victory, showing resilience at home. Read also: Everything you need to know about the official Prostar Evolution ball for the …

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NFF launches monthly football awards to celebrate excellence in Nigerian football

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is proud to announce the launch of the NFF monthly awards, which recognize outstanding performances by Nigerian football players in various leagues including the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). AimHonoring the brilliance, dedication and passion of Nigerian football players and celebrating the best players who leave their mark on the field. Also read: TotalEnergies 2024 …

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CATS ladies triumph in inaugural women’s sports soccer tournament

In a thrilling final at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, the Lagos State Ladies of Community Action through Sport (CATS) claimed the first title of the Girls Play Sports Football Tournament ( GPS) with a 2- 1 victory over Plateau United Queens. The Southern champions, CATS Ladies,They recovered from a goal down to beat Northern …

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Five things you need to know about NPFL Matchday 3

It was an unprecedented weekend in the Nigerian Premier League as no team won their home game in Matchday 3 of the 2024/2025 season, this and four things make Matchday 3 work. Read Also: NPFL: Kano Pillars coach Abdallah explains why Remo stars are in perfect form at the start of the season Enjoy five more things you need to …

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Aspiring referee Chidera Festus sees her dream come true at FIFA Yemisi Gives Back training

Chidera Festus, a tall and agile young aspiring referee, was among over 100 participants at the “FIFA YEMISI GIVES BACK” symposium and training held on September 21 at the Lagos State Referees Association Secretariat inside the Teslim Balogun Stadium. The event, organized by Nigeria FIFA referee Yemisi Eunice Akintoye, was designed to inspire and educate the next generation of female …

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Five things you need to know about the second round of the 2024/2025 NPFL

It’s another weekend as the action continues in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League. Read also: Asaba 2024: David Iniobong Ibokette celebrates gold medal on Youth Games debut A total of seven league games were played, in which 14 goals were scored from six crosses and only one game was a waste. Three matches involving Elkanemi, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba …

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Exclusive: NFF grants indebted clubs additional time to settle their debts

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, through the Player Status and Arbitration Committee, has approved an additional three-week grace period for indebted clubs to clear their debts and comply with the committee’s decisions, Sports247 reports. We have exclusively learnt that the indebted clubs have been given until 27 September 2024 to comply with the decision of the Nigeria Football Federation’s Refereeing …

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