The President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Sir Honour Sirawoo has applauded the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on the transparent manner it disbursed the COVID-19 palliative package from FIFA, CAF and other sponsors. Sirawoo who expressed delight in the N 11,580,000 (eleven million, five hundred and eighty thousand) Naira that was earmarked […]
Konta suffers heart scare in Lexington exit
Britain’s Jo Konta suffered a health scare as she crashed out of the opening round of the WTA Top Seed Open in Lexington on Monday with a straight-sets defeat to the Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova. Third seed Konta requested medical attention just a few minutes into her 6-4, 6-4 first round loss to the unseeded […]
Jide Fatokun joins Kwara United from Sunshine Stars
Experienced midfielder, Jide Fatokun has completed a move to Kwara United from Sunshine Stars ahead of the 2020/21 NPFL season. The 22-year-old sealed the move to the Harmony Boys on Tuesday, August 11, after talks with the management and United gaffer Abdullahi Biffo. After signing his deal with Kwara United, Fatokun vowed to give his […]
Former Eagles goalkeeper Aiyenugba completes move to Kwara United
Thirteen years after leaving the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for a greener pastures abroad, former Enyimba goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba and returned to the scene, and has teamed up with Kwara United ahead of the new season. Kwara United yesterday completed the signing of Aiyenugba ahead of the 2020/21 Nigerian Professional Football League season. The […]
Plateau United FC dedicates continental ticket to govt, fans
The management of Plateau United Football Club of Jos has dedicated the CAF Champions League ticket it won after placing tops on the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table to the government, fans and the people of Plateau state for their unflinching support and encouragement. According to a statement signed by the General Manager […]
Senator Ogba appointed new NNL boss
Chairman, Senate Committee on Sports, and Ebonyi state Football Association boss, Senator Obinna Ogba has been appointed as the new Chairman of the second-tier league, the Nigeria National League (NNL). According to a reliable source from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Distinguished Senator Ogba was appointed as a replacement for late ex-boss of the NNL, […]
Ayodele set to make Ekiti Sports a model to emulate.
Newly appointed Chairman of Ekiti State Sports Council, Dr Isaac Ayodele has disclosed plans and mandate as he begins his reign as the custodian of sports in the Land of Honour. Speaking with newsmen in his office over the weekend, the intelligent and enterprising administrator said that one of the mandate given to him by […]
NPFL: Rivers United FC contests position on final league table
Rivers United FC have contested their final placement on the final table of the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) released by the League Management Company (LMC) over the weekend. In a statement by the General Manager of the club, Sir Dr. Okey Kpalukwu, they claimed the club should have been in the second position, […]
Pinnick, Dikko, 3 others sue ICPC over corruption charges
Five chieftains of the Nigeria football federation (NFF) have allegedly filed a case at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), over what they termed unjust interrogation, illegal arrests and unfair detentions. Led by NFF President Amaju Pinnick and his second Vice, Shehu Dikko who […]
NPFL: LMC confirms final league table for 2019/20 season
The League Management Company (LMC) on Friday confirmed the final 2019/20 league table, weeks after ending the league. The league management body used the Point Per Game (PPG) methodology to decide the standings of the 20 teams in the season which ended abruptly at Week 25, due to Covid-19 pandemic. After using the PPG, Plateau […]