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Nigerian football is in dire need of a big vision. There is a glaring lack of clarity about the direction we should take in this game that has resulted in recurring systemic dysfunctions for decades. ‎ ‎ The government’s FIFA-backed plan to clean up our football – a move that included the president dismissing the entire board of directors of …

Ranchers Bees recorded their first win of the season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-0 in their matchday two fixture of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. Mohammed Zulkifilu was the star of the show at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, scoring a hat-trick that inspired the home team to a comprehensive victory. Zulkifilu opened the scoring for …

Former ABS Ilorin FC midfielder Babatunde Hannafi marked his Niger Tornadoes debut in memorable fashion after helping Ikon Allah Boys to a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Enyimba FC in their NPFL27 opener at the renovated Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. Hannafi, who joined the Niger Tornadoes this summer after a brief spell at Kwara United, was given the starting job …

Alex Jerry emerged as Kwara United’s hero, scoring two second-half goals to rescue a point for Harmony Boys in a thrilling 2-2 draw against Kano Pillars in their first match of the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season on Sunday at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl at the George Innih Stadium, Ilorin. Kwara United found themselves two goals behind …

Former ABS Ilorin FC forward, Boluwatife Jeremiah Ajina is set to begin a new chapter in his football career as he aims for a winning start in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) with Barau FC. Ajina could make his NPFL debut when Barau FC host Nasarawa United at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Sunday, August 30, 2026, in …

Rangers International Head Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has exclusively said completesports.com that the Coal City Flying Antelopes are looking to sign two forwards to be fully prepared for the defense of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title as well as their 11th CAF Champions League campaign. Ilechukwu, 48, who is affectionately called ‘The Worker’, was speaking on the sidelines of …

Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) side Kano Pillars have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Shola Abdulraheem on a two-year contract from top-flight club Kwara United. The Kwara-born midfielder joins the four-time NPFL champions after an impressive spell with Kwara United, where he played a key role in the club’s historic triumph at the 2025 Federation President Cup, the first …

Bendel Insurance technical advisor Kennedy Boboye has challenged his players to improve their performance levels as the club aims for a stronger finish than last season. Benin Arsenals finished the 2025/26 campaign in fifth position with 56 points, narrowly missing out on finishing in the top three and a place in the continental competition. With the club setting finishing in …

Kwara United defender Kabiru Mohammed has parted ways with the club following the expiry of his contract, ending a successful three-and-a-half-year spell with the Ilorin side, Owosports.com.ng reports. The Kaduna-born left-back joined the Harmony Boys from Abia Warriors in 2023 and quickly established himself as a key figure in the team. During his time at the club, Mohammed played a …

Shooting Stars technical advisor Nurudeen Aweroro has expressed his delight at the club’s return to continental football after an absence of 27 years. completesports.com information. The Oluyole Warriors have secured a spot in next season’s CAF Confederation Cup after an impressive campaign in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, marking their long-awaited return to the continental stage. Shooting Stars finished …