The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to publish its relief package for clubs in the league as it being done across the globe. Referencing the Senegal Football Federation relief package, NANPF on Friday, through its Secretary General, Austin Popo, made a call asking the NFF to follow the trend of […]
NFF will harness football development potentials -Chukwuemeka
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is to harness the numerous advantages and potentials available to develop the Nation’s football. A member of the NFF Strategic Committee, Alloy Chukwuemeka who stated this while speaking on a Radio Kwara interactive programme “the Platform” added that the Nation is blessed with players that are exceptional. Chukwuemeka called for […]
Finidi George wary of coaching in NPFL
Former Super Eagles winger Finidi George says he would need guarantees before agreeing to work in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as a coach. The 49-year-old has applied for a position with the national team, but is wary of working with domestic clubs due to their reputation of being slack when it comes to […]
Abia Warriors appoint Amapakabo as new head coach
Nigeria Professional Football League club, Abia Warriors have appointed Imama Amapakabo as their new head coach, Completesports.com reports. Abia Warriors confirmed Amapakabo’s appointment via their Twitter handle on Thursday. “Abia Warriors and Coach Imama Amapakabo agree terms as new head coach ahead of the new season,” the club wrote. Amapakabo had coached Rivers United, Enugu […]
LG Sports Coordinators visit, pledges support to Kwara DoS
Association of Local Government Area Sports Coordinators has called for the revival of School Sports Festival in Kwara state, which, according to them, will comprise of primary and junior secondary schools, to enhance grassroots sports development. The association made the call, during a courtesy call on the new Director of Sports at the Kwara State […]
Gov. AbdulRazaq equips 48 schools with sports equipment
Amid delight and admiration by Kwarans and sports lovers in the state over the unprecedented achievements made in the sports sector since the inception of the present Administration, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq yesterday again distributed sporting materials to selected secondary schools in the state. The event, which took place at […]
New Director of Sports meets, charges technical officials
The Acting Director of Sports, Coach Alarape Ibrahim Atanda on Monday held an emergency meeting with the members of the Technical Department, who includes Coaches, Honorary Coaches and Supportive Technical Officers, to chart a new course. The meeting, which took place at the Conference Room of the Sports Council, was held under strict Covid-19 protocols. […]
Man U set aside huge sum, two players for Messi swoop
Manchester United are willing to offer £110million and “one or two players” should Lionel Messi decide to leave Barcelona this summer, according to a report. Reports claim Messi’s relationship with Barca is under strain this season, after a seemingly unsuccessful defence of the La Liga title. Indeed, Messi took issue with Eric Abidal in February […]
Covid -19 stalls 2026 World Cup host cities’ selection
A final decision on the venues for the 2026 World Cup being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico has been significantly delayed by the Covid-19 outbreak, global soccer’s governing body FIFA said on Monday (July 6). FIFA’s chief tournaments and events officer Colin Smith said they had initially hoped to finalise venues […]
Top-4 chase is in Chelsea’s hands -Lampard
With Chelsea in an intense battle for a Champions League spot for next season, manager Frank Lampard has warned his team that it is all in their hands not to slip up at the crucial moments. Speaking yesterday, the 42-year-old said: “It (pressure) ramps up game by game. I enjoy it. That’s what we’re in […]