NPFL No Show: LMC Sanctions Giwa FC

Giwa FC has again been fined and also warned that it stands to be expelled from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) if it fails to honour a third consecutive fixture having missed two already.

New Dawn as FIFA Names Lady Fatma as Secretary General

Federation International of Football Association, FIFA has named Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura of Senegal, a 21-year veteran of U.N. humanitarian programmes, as its new secretary general on Friday.

Monsuru Declares War on Niger Tornadoes

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos utility player, Bashiru Monsuru has stated that the game against Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna is a must win in other to make progress in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash.

Oshogbo Agog for Prime/Crown Friendly

Prime Football Club will on Saturday evening welcome Crown Football Club of Ogbomosho, at the Oshogbo Township Stadium in a second leg friendly match.

SHELL CUP 2016: FOSLA ACADEMY EMERGES FROM MINNA ZONE

Shell Cup

FCT representative in the 18th edition of NNPC/Shell Cup Competition, FOSLA Academy, Karshi Abuja on Thursday emerged winners of the Minna Zone of the competition. 

FOSLA Academy which had earlier played 2-2 with the representative of Kaduna state, Barewa College Zaria, went ahead to beat Government Secondary School Yelwa, representing Nasarawa State by three goals to two. The Nasarawa team had earlier defeated their Kaduna counterpart by a lone goal. The FCT representative topped the zone with four points, and will now join other zonal qualifiers for the quarter finals holding in Ijebu ode from May 21st.

In the match against Nasarawa State, the FOSLA boys opened scoring in the tenth minute when Dauda Jibril  lashed on a cross that was deflected into the net by the opponent defender. 10 minutes later, Solomon Abraham was hagged down in the vital area, and the referee did not hestitate in awarding a penalty which was beautifully tucked in by Solomon Abraham. The Nasarawa boys capitalized on the momentary lost of concentration by the FCT boys to equalized the two goals before the interval.

On resumption of the second half, the FOSLA boys took the match beyond their opponent when Solomon Abraham scored the third goal, and his third in the competition.

Meanwhile, it would be reported that despite the good and talented players that all the states presented in the zone, poor organization almost marred the zonal preliminaries. The Coordinators of the zone were not prepared for the competition, as the Sports Field, Bosso Road, Minna used,  could not bring the best out of the teams.  

Impersonation: Pinnick, Others Banned for Seven Years Each

 

In a twist to the flowering crisis engulfing Nigerian Football, the Organising Committee in Abuja today has slammed a seven year ban on eight members of the Amaju Pinnick group for alleged impersonation.

Federation Cup: NFF Choses Round of 64 Venues

 The Nigeria Football Federation has released the fixtures and venues for the Round of 64 matches of this year’s men Federation Cup competition, as well as the first round matches of the women competition.

NPFL: Austin Charges Rivers to Keep Fighting

Rivers United captain, Festus Austin insists that the club “has achieved nothing yet this season” despite their stunning 3-1 victory over Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leaders, Enugu Rangers last Sunday.

Kogi FA Mourns Chairman's Dad Death

Father of Umarr Isah Suleiman, Chairman of Kogi Football Association, Kinami Isah died on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, an official has announced.

IDPs Given Hope of a Better Future with a Football Outreach

To commemorate the UN day on sports for peace and development, players from the diplomatic community played a football match with the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja.

NFF Impasse: Onigbinde Okays Pinnick Amaju's Board Removal

*Its an internal matter that doesn’t concern Fifa
*Fifa will write Nigeria on Wednesday – Pinnick protagonists
*If they write their FIFA ‘jabulani’ letters they will go to jail -Effiong

Giwa Board Swings to Action.... Sack Olajire as NFF Media Officer

*Addresses media on way forward

*More sacks and appointments to come by Monday

In a swift reaction to the Federal High Court order, the Ambassador Chris Giwa board has resumed in the Glass House with three of the board members storming the secretariat where they announced the sack of the Head of the media, Ademola Olajire and announced a replacement in Dr Robinson Okosun.

Developing Stories: NFF Files Appeal, Motion to Vacate Order and Stay-of-Execution against Jos Court Judgment

The Nigeria Football Federation has swiftly moved to file an appeal, a motion to vacate the order and a motion for a stay-of-execution against the judgement of the Jos High Court, which on Friday decided to re-list a case brought by Ambassador Chris Giwa against the validly –elected NFF administration of Amaju Melvin Pinnick.

NPFL: Odey Braces up for Wolves Challenge

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos teenage striker, Stephen Odey has shifted his focus to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match-day 11 tie coming up this weekend in Warri.

Breaking News: High Court Sacks Pinnick NFF

.... Asks Chris Giwa to take over NFF Presidency.

*Warri election that brought in Amaju Pinnick is illegal

*We shall certainly go on appeal – NFF lawyer