Friday 30 September 2016

A triumphant finish awaits MFM FC - Ogunye



 Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football club of Lagos forward Austine Ogunye has insisted that his side will triumph over Ifeanyi Ubah Football Club of Nnewi in the final game of the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

NNL Matchday 14 Preview: Katsina United vs Kogi United


One of the final day fixtures in the Nigeria National League, NNL that would draw much attention of soccer fans is the encounter between promotion favorites Katsina United and Kogi United.

Rivers United's Foreign Stars Want CCL Ticket



Three foreign stars at Rivers United, Godbless Asamoah, Wilson Andoh and Guy Kuemian have expressed hope that the club claims at least a Caf Champions League ticket at the end of the current Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

Wednesday 28 September 2016

LMC announces N40m Prize Money for NPFL Champions



Champions of the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season stand to win N40m from the Merit Award of the League Management Company (LMC). 

Tuesday 27 September 2016

NNL: ABS Saw Hell in Sapele


Ahmed Abdallah, Welfare officer of Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC, has said that his team saw hell in Sapele, Delta State during the Week 13 of the Nigeria National League, NNL against J. Atete FC.

Monday 26 September 2016

Jos Appeal Court Orders non-tampering with subject of LMC Appeal



... Fixes October 11 for hearing of all LMC Appeals

The Court of Appeal, Jos Division which sat on Monday has directed that there should be no attempt to tamper with the subject matter of the appeal file by the League Management Company (LMC) against the orders of Justice I.I. Kunda of the Plateau State High Court, Jos. This is even as the Inspector General of Police on Monday increased Police presence at the premises of the LMC to protect the staff and its activities.

Match Report: Niger Tornadoes FC 3-1 MFM FC


After putting up a commanding display in it's last away match, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos suffered a 3-1 defeat in the hands of Niger Tornadoes Football Club of Minna in Match Day 37 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja, Kogi State.

Loute's Strike Earns FC IfeanyiUbah Scrappy Win over Enyimba


FC Ifeanyi  Ubah edged closer to securing a continental spot for next season after defeating Enyimba FC 1-0 on Sunday at the FC Ifeanyi Ubah Stadium, Nnewi courtesy of an Isaac Loute 1st half goal.

Thursday 22 September 2016

Dikko not Wanted! LMC Petitions IGP over illegal use of Officers



The League Management Company (LMC) on Thursday insisted that its officers were never declared wanted by the Police and can therefore not be on the run because there are laid out and well known procedures the Police adopt in declaring a person wanted.

LMC Operations Intact Despite Orchestrated Plot to Embarrass Officials


...    Petitions IGP Over Illegal use of Officers

The League Management Company (LMC) on Thursday insisted that its officers were never declared wanted by the Police and can therefore not be on the run because there are laid out and well known procedures the Police adopt in declaring a person wanted.

Saraki Tasks MTN over Sports Development in Nigeria

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President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday challenged MTN Nigeria to play an increased role in sports development in the country.

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Kwara United Apologizes to Fans, Supporters, Stakeholders



Kwara United has apologized to its fans and supporters over the home loss the team suffered on Saturday in Ilorin against Gombe United FC.

Monday 19 September 2016

Wikki Inflict Late Heartbreak on Rivers United



Wikki Tourists left it late to beat Rivers United 1-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi with the winner coming just 11 minutes from time. 

Lobi Stars Dent IfeanyiUbah Title Hope



FC Ifeanyi Ubah’s title hopes was dealt a serious blow after it lost to Lobi Stars 2-1 on Sunday in the Nigeria Professional Football League Week 36 fixture in Makurdi.

Sunday 18 September 2016

MATCH REPORT: Enyimba Int’l FC 0-0 MFM FC



Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lago boosted their chance of survival in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after compelling Enyimba International Football Club of Aba to a barren draw at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt in Match Day 36 encounter played on Sunday afternoon. 

NPFL Matchday 36 Wrap: Rangers Reclaim Top Spot



.... As Lobi Stars End IFeanyiUbah Unbeaten Streak.
Bobby Clement netted twice in each half of the Match Day 36 fixture at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to return the Coal City club to the summit of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) log after rivals, Rivers United went down to a Christopher Waziri goal in Bauchi against Wikki Tourists.

MFM Stretches Enyimba Winless Run with a Barren Draw


Enyimba managed an uninspiring goalless draw in Sunday's encounter with visiting MFM of Lagos in their adopted home ground Port Harcourt.

Saturday 17 September 2016

Thursday 15 September 2016

NNL Promotion Race: Dreams FC Lobbies Adamawa for Points


As the Nigeria National League, NNL enters into promotion race among clubs, Dream International FC, owned by former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board member, Domonic Iorfa is seeking three points at all cost, against host Adamawa United FC Fufore on Saturday, as the NNL resumes again.

MFM's Newman Tags Enyimba Tie Huge Task



Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos forward, Newman Musa admits an herculean task awaits the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) newcomers in Match Day 36 clash against Enyimba International Football Club of Aba.

LMC Sanctions, Abia Warriors, Sunshine Stars and Enyimba Masseur


..... Lists 12 Referees for Exclusion from NPFL Matches

Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors have been sanctioned by the League Management Company (LMC) for disruptive behaviour of their fans in recent matches just as Enyimba’s Masseur, Mr. Ifeanyi Kalu was handed a one year ban from all activities of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and his club fined N250,000.

Eguma Fires Up Rivers United Ahead of Wikki's Clash



Technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma says Wikki Tourists will beat his charges unless they play with belief in this weekend’s big game in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Enyimba Fall Short in Five Goal Thriller



It was ex-Enyimba midfielder, Michael Okoyoh who had the final say, when he unleashed a thunderbolt that inspired Ikorodu United to a thrilling 3-2 win over Enyimba in a rescheduled League fixture.

Friday 9 September 2016

Emiloju: Lobi Stars' Tie Key to NPFL Survival for MFM


Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos defender, Julius Emiloju has said victory against Lobi Stars of Makurdi will boost his teams hope of survival in the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), reports mountaintopfc.com.

Match Preview: Niger Tornadoes VS Enyimba Int'l



With four matches left in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Niger Tornadoes FC will host defending champions Enyimba International of Aba, at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium on Saturday.

Thursday 8 September 2016

Aruna Quadri Leads in Olympic Icon Electoral Process


.... As Nigeria Olympic Fund’s voting details emerge
As part of the new private initiatives to make a difference in the funding of sports in the country, the joint programme of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) and the Nigeria Sports Development Fund Inc (NSDFI) in setting up the Nigeria Olympic Fund has yielded some great surprises.

Tuesday 6 September 2016

2016 Federation Cup: NFF Fixes Date, Venue for Semi-Final



 The semi final matches of this year’s men Federation Cup competition will take place on 25thSeptember and 2nd October respectively.

Russia 2018 World Cup: Rohr Says only Fit Players needed Super Eagles to Qualify


Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has reiterated that Nigeria will need all her best players to play at their premium in order to pick the lone ticket from their 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification group.

Monday 5 September 2016

Phreestyle Sport Publisher, Shogo Shodunnke for FIFA Course in Sports Management


Brain behind for one of the leading sports consultancy firms in Nigeria, Phreestyle Sport, Shogo Shodunnke has been granted admission by Federation Internationale Football Association, FIFA to study sports management and strategic studies in South Africa.

Eguma Apologises to Rivers United Fans over Rangers' Mauling


The technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma has moved to apologize to fans of the club following their humiliating 0-4 loss to Enugu Rangers on match day 34 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

Akwa United Quells MFM's Fire in Uyo


The brave performance from Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos against Akwa United Football Club of Uyo in match day 34 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) couldn't see them through as they suffered a  3-1 defeat in the hands of the host.

Sunday 4 September 2016

Rangers Pummel Rivers United to Go Top


Enugu Rangers produced a devastating display of attacking football to outclass Rivers United 4-0 to go top of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday. 

2016 CJN Cup: We are in Lokoja to Defend Title - Abubakar.


Following their good start to the ongoing 22nd Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN Sports Competition, Team Manager of defending champions, Customary Court of Appeal, Abdullahi Abubakar has expressed confidence that his team are on track to secure a back-to-back win.

2016 CJN CUP: Latest Results


TABLE-TENNIS EVENT
Women's Doubles
Gold: Kolawole Olaitan/Alexandre Kaliat - NICN.
Silver: Cecilia Felix/Olamiku Iwowari - SCN.
Bronze: Abubakar Ovasa/Bako Patience - KGSJ

Match Preview: Olatunbosun Seeks Winning Formula for MFM in Uyo


Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos left-winger, Sikiru Olatunbosun wants to help his team secure their first away victory in the second stanza of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this weekend against Akwa United Football Club of Uyo.

Match Preview: Rangers Int'l vs Rivers United


A potential title decider looms as Rivers United visits the ‘Cathedral’, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu to face Enugu Rangers on match day 34 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

Saturday 3 September 2016

Academy SKE Secure Nationwide League One Promotion



The young enterprising team from the Garden City of Portharcourt can picture themselves in a state of shock, elation and local pride, no thanks to an
improbable belter by lanky striker Solomon Thompson in the 25th minute that paved way for their triumphant sojourn at the Nationwide Division
Three Tournament.

MFM's Odey Happy with Quick Recovery



Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos striker, Stephen Odey has toldmountaintopfc.com that he is happy to have fully recovered from a short injury spell lay off.

LMC Orders NPFL Continuation Despite Court Order to Stop League



Fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will continue to hold as scheduled, according to a statement by the League Management Company (LMC) released on Friday.

Friday 2 September 2016

NIGERIA PILLAR OF SPORTS, EJIDIKE ELECTED EXECUTIVE MEMBER, UNION FEDERATION OF AFRICAN KARATE



Spurred by the active role the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P who doubles as the President, Karate Federation of Nigeria has been playing in promoting and developing the martial sport in Nigeria and in the African continent, member nations of  the Union Federation of African Karate, UFAK has unanimously elected him as an executive member.

2016 CJN CUP: Yahaya Bello Advocates Spirit of Sportsmanship



Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has urged Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship in all actions to promote harmony in the country.

Thursday 1 September 2016

2016 CJN Cup: Justice Mahmoud Unveils Competition Trophy, Medals



The 22nd edition of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Games kicks off in Lokoja, Kogi State capital following the unveiling of the tournament trophy and medals on Wednesday.