No fewer than 20 clubs and football academies in Nigeria are to take part in a 6-day scouting programme, tagged First Governor A.A Talent Hunt Tournament 2021, in the presence of officials of French Ligue 1 side, Olympic Merseille. The General Coordinator of the programme, Bashir Badawiy confirmed this in a statement on Sunday in […]
ABS beat DMD as players say win is chairman’s birthday gift
Muri Dagbo, who captained Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC to a 2-0 win over visiting DMD FC of Maiduguri, has said that the victory is dedicated to the club’s Chairman, Seni Saraki as their birthday gift to him. The Matchday 2 abridged 2020/2021 Nigeria National League (NNL) encounter was played at the Kwara Stadium […]
Oluyole Warriors beat Giant Brillars, retains top spot in Group B1
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan today defeated Giant Brillars of Enugu by a lone goal, to hold on to the top spot in Group B1 of the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2020/21season. The Oluyole Warriors repeated the feat achieved against Giant Brillars, two seasons ago, as Opeoluwa Olufemi’s 18th minute strike was enough […]
Lobi Stars poised to end five games winless run against Pillars
Lobi Stars will on Sunday 21st Febuary, 2021 in an NPFL Match number 106, Day 11 seek to end their five match winless run as they take on Kano Pillars inside the Main-Bowl of the Aper Aku Stadium, Makurdi. The pride of Benue suffered goal drought by scoring only one goal in five games, which […]
Adamawa United: Armed robbery attack, very unfortunate – Team Manager
The Team Manager, Adamawa United Football Club, Mr. Pwavi Moline, has described as unfortunate, the robbery attack on the team bus on Friday evening along Benin bye pass. Narrating the ordeal to the club’s media, the Team Manager said: “We left Yola on Thursday afternoon ahead of our NPFL matchday eleven clash against MFM in […]
CAFCC: Rivers FA rubbishes Enyimba’s petition to CAF
The Rivers State Football Association (FA) has expressed shock over a letter written to the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) by Enyimba Football Club, alleging planned usage of thugs by Rivers United in their 2nd leg fixture of CAF Confederation Cup scheduled for Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Port Harcourt. Chairman of Rivers FA, Barrister […]
In pursuance of further augmentation of Kwara State’s profile on the game of badminton, the state government yesterday hosted the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN). Welcoming the national body in her office, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Barrister (Mrs.) Iyabo Funke Banire, said that the state is a sports hub in […]
Kwara state to host Nigeria handball championship The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman has assured the Handball Federation of Nigeria (HFN) of the state government’s support in the forthcoming handball competition billed to hold in Kwara state. Representing the Governor, the Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, said this yesterday while receiving representatives of the HFN […]
FIFA Council Election; Amaju seeks Federal Government’s support
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick today visited the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare in Abuja to discuss among other things, his intention to fly Nigeria’s flag in the fast approaching FIFA Council Election. The NFF President brought a letter, thanking the Federal Government for all their support and pledged […]
Gov Bello dissolves managements of Kogi United FC, Confluence Queens
Kogi State government has sacked the managements of Kogi United FC and that of Confluence Queens FC. Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Folashade Ayoade announced the sack in a statement in which she did not state any reason for government’s action. Sports enthusiasts in Kogi told newsmen that the dissolution might not be unconnected […]