Sunday, 30 April 2017

Niger State Governor's Cup ends with pump, pageantry


By Adewale Ajayi
The sleeping town of Mokwa is just about one hour drive away from Kainji, home of the very popular Kainji Dam in Niger state, North central Nigeria.

Hoopers see off Oluyole Warriors as Ajegbeyi injury blow


Rivers Hoopers extended their dominance on home court beating Oluyole Warriors 73-59 on Saturday in the ongoing Nigeria Basketball Premier League.

Thursday, 13 April 2017

Aku brace inspires Rivers Angels to beat FC Robo


Cynthia Aku scored a brace in an effective second half as Nigeria Women Premier League champions, Rivers Angels secured a 3-0 home victory against FC Robo on Wednesday.

Confluence Queens thrash Osun Babes



Captain Olanrewaju Tobiloba led Confluence Queens to another dominance character as she helped her side to a comfortable 3-0 home win over Osun Babes FC of Oshogbo in the Matchday 3 encounter of the Nigeria Women Premier League, (NWPL) group B clash in Lokoja.

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

Mercy targets more clean sheets with Confluence Queens


Inform Confluence Queens' goalkeeper Vincent Mercy remained confident of increasing her clean sheets this season when her side take on Osun Babes of Oshogbo this Wednesday in the Matchday 3 of Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL in Lokoja.

NWPL Matchday Three Preview


The 2016/2017 Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) enters match day three on Wednesday with interesting fixtures.

Odey, Mahrez, Aubameyang make Goal.com Africa TOTM


Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC 19-year old forward, Stephen Odey, has been listed in the Goal.com African Team of The Month (TOTM) for March alongside Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez and Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Monday, 10 April 2017

Ikorodu United held by Go Round


Ikorodu United Fc played a 2-2 draw in match day 6 against Go-Round Fc in the Nigerian National League (NNL) 2016/2017.

Assiri late strike help Shooting Stars beat Niger Tornadoes


It takes substitute striker Assiri Emmanuel about 10 minutes into the game before scoring a late winner to give Shooting Stars a 2-1 victory against hard fighting Niger Tornadoes of Minna.

Ogbugh strikes earn Rivers United victory over Abia Warriors



Emeka Ogbugh’s expertly-converted penalty proved decisive as Rivers United overcame a battling Abia Warriors side 1-0 in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday. 

Fatai Osho rues Remo Stars loss to Sunshine


Technical Adviser of Remo Stars, Osho Fatai says he is disappointed with the outcome of game between his side and Sunshine Stars of Akure in Match Day 18 of the Nigeria Professional Football league (NPFL).

Sunshine wins battle of Stars against Remo


Thomas Adesina's strike in the 14th secures maximum points for Sunshine Stars of Akure in Match Day 18 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC).

MFM FC back on top with a big win over Elkanemi


Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC bounce back from last weekend defeat  with a 3-0 emphatic win over visiting El-Kanemi Warriors in one of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 18 encounter played at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.

Sunday, 9 April 2017

Anaedo Boys sink to Osun United in Osogbo



Osun United Football Club continued their fine run of form, defeating Nnewi United Football Club 2-0 on Saturday at the Oshogbo Township Stadium in one of the Week 6 contest of the Nigeria National League.

Kogi United fight back to dim Jigawa Golden Stars


A spectacular strike from Wilson Tony saw Kogi United staged a remarkable comeback 2-1 victory over Jigawa Golden Stars in the Matchday 4 of the Bet9ja Nigeria National League, NNL on Saturday.