Nigeria Football League

The Lagos State Football Association has concluded the divisional playoffs for the 2023/2024 State Football League, setting the stage for the much-anticipated Super 5 tournament. The competition will determine which teams will represent Lagos State in the Nigeria National League (NLO) Division 2 zonal qualifiers scheduled from September 20 to 28 in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a statement released by …

The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL effectively set sail on Sunday, September 8, 2024 when 8 matches were played to complement the first match played on the last day of August between champions Enugu Rangers and newcomers Elkanemi. Below are the highlights of five things that will define the opening matchday of the 2024/2025 season. Read also: Morocco 2025: Super …

Lagos-based Ikorodu City FC coach Bright Ozegbegbe was full of regrets after his side lost their opening game in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 3-0 to Kano Pillars. Sports247.ng reports that the coach not only reprimanded his players for making careless mistakes against the former champions but admitted that Sai Masu Gida taught his players many lessons about the …

Warri-based Morak FC midfielder Gideon Erewa has joined Czech premier league side FK Jablonec after signing a 2-year contract, Sports 247 reports. The 18-year-old, who was discovered at the Chito Football Academy’s scouting tournament in Lagos, will wear the green and white jersey for the Czech Under-19 team. Read also: Ejike returns empty-handed from the Paralympics for the first time …

Mission Soccer Academy from Abeokuta triumphed in this year’s Ogun State Bet9ja Football League, defeating Imisioluwa FC 1-0 at the MKO International Stadium, Sagamu. In a closely contested match, Mission Soccer Academy claimed victory in the second half with a well-timed goal. Despite Imisioluwa FC’s efforts to equalise, Mission Soccer’s defence held firm and claimed the championship title. This year’s …

Chosen Generation Female FC of Ogun State could suffer another heavy defeat on Monday in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Championship playoffs in Calabar. This follows a no-holds-barred statement from Ibom Angels assistant coach Nyang Uko who said his team will be looking for victory in their final Group B1 match. Coach Uko further told sports247.ng after his …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has officially introduced the use of communication devices for referees in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). This important development was unveiled today at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, during the match between Rangers International and Elkanemi Warriors. The move is in fulfilment of a promise made …

As 2024 National Women’s Football League The championship kicks off in Calabar and fans are in for a thrilling show with a series of intense clashes. Each team is competing for a coveted spot in the NWFL Premiership, so every match is a crucial step towards their ultimate goal. Below is a rundown of what to expect as the action …

Onos Oborewovori, a key member of the National Youth Games committee in Delta State, has announced an exciting Under-17 football programme to hold on August 30 and 31, 2024 at the prestigious Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The event promises to be a ground-breaking opportunity for young football talents from across Nigeria to showcase their skills on a …

Nigerian teams had mixed results on the continent over the weekend. Edo Queens were crowned WAFU B regional qualifiers of the CAF Women’s Champions League after defeating Ainonvi of Benin Republic 3-0 at the Stade De Paix, Bouake Cote d’Ivoire. They become the second Nigerian team to win the tournament after Bayelsa Queens won the 2022 edition. They did it …