Pre-season Tourney: Apex Boys Storm Ijebu, Face Pillars, Giwa, Ikorodu, others
Published: February 04, 2016
Nigeria National League, NNL campaigners, Supreme Court Football Club of Abuja on Thursday arrived Ijebu Ode, Ogun state ahead of this year’s pre-season tournament organized for top clubs featuring in various Nigerian Leagues.While in Ijebu, the Apex Boys as the Supreme Court soccer outfit are fondly called will ...
Fit Again Ike ThankGod Targets Champions League With Enyimba
Published: February 02, 2016
Former Nigeria international Ike ThankGod has explained why he turned down a move to Sunshine Stars, Abia Warriors and Akwa United in  favour of a switch to Nigeria Professional Football League champs Enyimba of Aba.Enyimba have been one of the busiest teams in the transfer market and have bolstered their ...
Death Rocks Oyo Football Family, FA Mourns Referee
Published: January 25, 2016
The leadership of Oyo State Football Association has expressed shock over the sudden death of the chairman of Oyo State Referee Society Mr. Wale Akinsanya and the marketing officer of Shooting Stars, Mr. Ademola Abodunrin, who passed away on Friday 22nd January. The Oyo FA boss, Chief James Odeniran in the statement is...
Akwa Ibom State Governor Yet To Redeem Pledge To Akwa United
Published: January 24, 2016
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Emmanuel Udom, is yet to redeem his pledge to each Akwa United player with N2m and residential apartments for winning a historic first Federation Cup.The Promise Keepers defeated Lobi Stars 2-1 in the final of the 2015 Federation Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium with goals from Nnamso Edo and...
Supreme Court FC Retain 14, Recruit 16 Players Ahead New Season
Published: January 19, 2016
As the kickoff of the 2016 league season draws near, Nigerian National League campaigners Supreme Court FC of Abuja have concluded arrangement to retain no fewer than 14 players among those with the outfit last year.In place of released players, about 16 new ones have been penciled as addition to the team.Disclos...
Nasarawa United Working On Deal To Sign Shammah Tanze From Wikki Tourists
Published: January 16, 2016
Former Wikki Tourists Football Club striker Shammah Tanze has opened talks with Nasarawa United over a possible move ahead of the new season.Negotiations have reached an advanced stage according to reports and a deal could be announced soon.The forward is currently a free agent following his departure from the Bauchi-b...
Kogi United, Confluence Queens Honor Players at First Season Awards
Published: January 16, 2016
It was celebration galore in Lokoja as Kogi United FC, Confluence Queens, and Feeder Team had it first ever end of the season awards to celebrate outstanding players for their excellent performance in the last calendar football season.The Indoor Hall of the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja was almost full to capacity on Frid...
Giwa FC Announce Hiring Of Coach Gbenga Ogunbote
Published: January 16, 2016
Owner of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, Giwa fc of Jos, Ambassador Christopher Musa Giwa has contracted ex - Shooting Stars manager, Gbenga Ogunbote, as the Club’s Technical Adviser for one season.Giwa unveiled the seasoned coach on Friday night during a short colourful ceremony in Jos.“I am de...
Razaq Adegbite Happy To Complete Dream Move To Sunshine Stars
Published: January 15, 2016
Sunshine Stars new signing Razaq Adegbite is delighted to have made a move to the city of Akure.The sharp shooter has inked a two-year-contract with the Nigeria Professional Football League side and is his arrival is expected to herald a new era for the Owena Waves.Sunshine Stars beat Warri Wolves to win the signature ...
Kogi United Appoint Ishaya Jatau Head Coach
Published: January 13, 2016
The management of Kogi United FC has announced former Nigeria Premier League top scorer, Ishaya Jatau as the new Head Coach for the new NNL season.Chairman of the Club, Abdul Sule while unveiling the former Inwanyanwu Nationale striker in Lokoja on Wednesday disclosed that the appointment of Jatau became necessary as t...
Kingsley Sokari Dedicates Maiden Goal In Tunisia To Enyimba Faithful
Published: January 04, 2016
Nigeria international Kingsley Sokari was delighted to open his goalscoring account for CS Sfaxien in their 2 - 0 victory over ES Zarzis on match day 14 in the Tunisian Ligue 1 on Sunday.The attacking midfielder still has a soft spot for his former employer Enyimba, where he spent two fruitful years, and has dedicated ...
Pinnick Backing Super Eagles To Qualify For Afcon, World Cup
Published: December 31, 2015
The Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick is confident that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2018 World Cup  plus the next edition of the African Cup of Nations.Pinnick has scored the administration of football high in 2015, with the Golden Eaglets winning the Fifa Under 17 World Cup and the Und...
Mighty Jets Commiserate With Nasarawa United On Idris
Published: December 30, 2015
The management of Nigeria National League outfit, Mighty Jets FC of Jos, is sympathizing with the management of Nasarawa United FC of Lafia for the untimely death of its squad captain, Idris Baba, who passed on to the great beyond on Monday.In a statement released by the Club through its Media Officer, Mbum Ferdinand, ...
Mighty Jets FC To Float A Sports Weekly
Published: December 21, 2015
Mighty Jets FC of Jos are on the brink of launching a weekly sports news tabloid which would be sold to sports loving Nigerians who are keen on getting information on domestic sporting activities as well as international sporting news.In a statement released by the Club through itss Media Officer, Mbum Ferdinan...
Mighty Jets Give Christmas Break To Players, To Resume January 4th
Published: December 20, 2015
Following the fast approaching periods of festivities, the Chairman of Mighty Jets FC of Jos, Godfrey Hamza, has approved management’s decision to send players and officials of the team on Christmas and New Year break to resume on January 4, 2016.In a statement released by the Club through its Media Officer, Mbum...