Monday, 15 January 2018

Akwa United brush aside Rangers in Uyo


Akwa United put up a scintillating performance to beat Rangers International FC of Enugu on Matchday 1 of the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football league on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

Ayodele stars as Sunshine hold off Heartland in Owerri


Henry Ayodele proved decisive as Sunshine Stars FC shared the spoils With Heartland FC in one of the match day one fixtures of the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in Owerri on Sunday.

IfeanyiUbah saw off Yobe Desert Stars in grueling encounter


FC IfeanyiUbah kicked off the campaign in the new season at the FC IfeanyiUbah International Stadium Nnewi-Ozubulu with a slim victory against Newly Promoted Yobe Desert Stars in a first-ever clash between these two sides in the opening fixture of the 2017/2018 NPFL Season.

Sunday, 14 January 2018

Lobi Stars, Enyimba settle for draw in Makurdi

A quite subdued atmosphere lent itself to a low-key opening game, as Lobi Stars and Enyimba shared the spoils on the opening matchday of the 2017/18 NPFL season.

Rivers United pip El Kanemi-Warriors in season opener


Guy Kuemian’s well-taken second-half goal proved decisive as Rivers United got their 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) campaign off to the perfect start.

Effiong's brace earns Abia Warriors historic victory over MFM


Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia maintained their tradition of not losing their opening league game in Nigeria's top flight  for five consecutive seasons when they defeated visiting MFM football club of Lagos 2-0 in the opening day of the Nigeria Professional Football League encounter decided at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

Yusuf sets for record heights with MFM FC


MFM FC's new striker, Abiodun Ayinde Yusuf, has vowed to be the breakout star for the CAF champions league campaigners this season.

Monday, 8 January 2018

Handball Federation approves dates for championships


.....  appoints coaches as team depart for Gabon.

The board of the Nigeria Handball Federation has approved and scheduled the U-12 and U-15 championship for Lagos in March whilst U-18 and U-21 to hold in Niger in October. 

Shooting federation solicits government, corporate's support



The Nigerian Shooting Federation, NSF, says it is soliciting for assistance from Government and private sector in the Country to enable it participate at the forthcoming Para-Shooting Tournament slated for between 29th January and 13th February, 2018, in Umbria, Italy. 

NNL Super 4: Dare Lions of Omoku tame Harmony boys



Agege Soccer Temple came alive on Sunday as Bet9ja Super four kicked off in grand style with Go Round FC of Omoku surprisingly defeated Coach John Obuh's Kwara United with a 4-2 on penalties.

National League Is Growing Steadily - Okenwa



Independent Chairman of Bet9ja Nigeria National  league, NNL, Chief Chidi  Ofor -Okenwa has expressed his impression with the improvements in the second tier football League in Nigeria.

Wednesday, 3 January 2018

Accra agog for maiden Aiteo CAF Awards




The city of Accra, Ghana’s sedate but attractive capital is the venue for another watershed in the history of the African Football Awards as the event begins another quarter –century life under a new headline sponsor.

Maxi Sports Commends Futball Galore, Onward News, others




..... Dissosociate self from Felele247

Maxi Sports and Entertainment International has commended the efforts of Football Galore, Onward News and other media personnel for their exceptional roles played and huge contributions to the success recorded at the Ahlan's Pre season football tournament held in December last year in Kano State.

Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Salisu picks Ezenwa, Ali, Okpotu, 20 others for CHAN



Head Coach Salisu Yusuf on Tuesday released his final squad of the Super Eagles B for the 5thAfrican Nations Championship starting in Morocco next week, with goalkeeper and skipper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, midfield Trojan Rabiu Ali and marksman Anthony Okpotu listed.

Sunday, 31 December 2017

FCT FA sets 2018 Football Agenda


The Board of the FCT Football Association has approved the creation of an elite Football League in the Territory to be known as the FCT SUPER LEAGUE, with only 12 teams participating in the inaugural edition.