Civil Service Screening fallout: Top athletes, coaches to dump Kogi State

There are strong indications that come 2017 there will be mass exodus of star coaches and athletes from Kogi state to other prospects States who are willing to present better welfare packages for them as a result of the state's civil servant screening exercise that's left majority of them hopeless of their status.

NPFL: Ugbade confirms Remo Stars readiness for debut season

The Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Uduka Ugbade has revealed that his lads are getting prepared for the upcoming Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season.

NMJ urges MFM's Adeyemi to justify appointment

.... says appointment call to service

The New Media Journalists  (NMJ) has urged newly appointed League Management Company (LMC) director, Emmanuel Adeyemi, to work very hard to justify his appointment as a director.

Amokachi reveals: 'Coaches take bribe to invite players to national team'

Former Nigeria captain Daniel Amokachi has said the practice of local coaches being bribed to invite players onto the country’s national teams is endemic.

Lasisi relishes new life with Remo Stars

Newly reacquainted Remo Stars' midfielder, Saheed Lasisi has disclosed readiness for the new Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season to kick off as he's set to make a great impression with his new side.

Petra Kvitova "feeling good" after hand surgery

World number 11 Petra Kvitova, who underwent surgery on her playing hand suffered injuries to the fingers on her left hand in the attack on Tuesday morning.

Anthony Joshua v Wladimir Klitschko winner sanction to fight unbeaten Ortiz

Anthony Joshua or Wladimir Klitschko will have to fight unbeaten heavyweight Luis Ortiz, according to the World Boxing Association (WBA).

AFCON 2017: Ayew tips Ghana as title favorites

Ghana forward Andre Ayew gave his thoughts regarding The Black Stars’ chances in the upcoming African Cup of Nations, starting January 15th.

Obaje seals Etoile du Sahel move

Top scorer in the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, and Wikki Tourists forward Godwin Obaje has officially joined Tunisian top-flight side Etoile du Sahel.

CAFCL Draws: Rivers United awaits opponent

It will be an anxious wait for Rivers United, one of Nigeria’s two representatives in 2017 Caf inter-club competitions as the draw for the preliminary and first rounds of the Caf Champions League is conducted today in Cairo, Egypt. 

Excellence award for Kogi United, Confluence Queens boss

Chairman of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi-United FC, Mallam Abdul Sule on Monday in Lokoja was Honors with an award of excellence for his outstanding contribution to the development of football and referee in the Kogi State.

Sanni, Oyekale, 20 others grilled for Prime job

Ex-internationals Oladunni Oyekale, Duke Udi, Tunde Sanni, Kayode Julius, and  Kazeem Babatunde, are among those grilled for the vacant jobs at Prime Football Club.

Allen rejects Bayelsa United condition

Former Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, Coach Festus Allen has frowned at the decision by the management of Bayelsa United football club, asking the coaches to re-apply for their positions if interested.

Eguma satisfy with Spain Education

Technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma has spoken about his delight at the club’s decision to embark on a 10-day training tour to Spain.

Rivers United strikes partnership with Villarreal

Rivers United FC is mulling a partnership/exchange programme with Liga Santander (Spain) club, Villarreal CF which will see the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club continue in its quest to become the foremost in Nigeria.

Lokoja Referees Society Honors Imam, Fresh, Azeez, others

Referees society in Lokoja have concluded arrangements to celebrate some outstanding individuals for their impressive support towards development of football and refereeing in Kogi and Nigeria.

Katsina United emerge NNL Champions

Katsina United FC emerged the best Nigeria National League (NNL) team for the 20156/2016 season, after beating Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC 3-4 on penalties in the final of the Super 4 at Pantami Stadium in Gombe yesterday.

Rivers United Charged to capitalize on Spain Experience

Former Nigeria international midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has spoken about the lessons he expects Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United to learn from their training tour to Spain.

NNL Super4: Third placed Finnish delights Ugbade

Technical Adviser of Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) side, Remo Stars, Nduka Ugbade has expressed delight with his lads after defeating hosts,  Gombe United in the third placed match of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super4 tournament.

NNL Super4: Remo Stars Pip Gombe Utd to claim third place spot

Three penalty saves from Chizoba Ndukwe ensured a win for Remo Stars in the third place match of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 4 at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe State.

#NNL2016Super4: Katsina United set up ABS FC final

.... Wallops Remo Stars 3-0

Katsina United have booked a final spot in the ongoing Nigeria National League, NNL 2016 Super 4 tournament against Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC after beating  Remo Stars 3-0 in the second semi final match at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe on Wednesday night.

LaLiga Preseason Tour: Rivers United pip Villareal

Guy Kemian headed home the decisive goal as Rivers United beat Villarreal B 1-0 in a tune up game at Ciudad Deportiva Valenciana on Wednesday. 

Iheanacho: Manchester City must 'fight'

Kelechi Iheanacho says Manchester City must “fight” to regain the scintillating form they showed at the start of the season.

Saraki to tee-off 18 holes Golf Tourney

All is now set for the 9th edition of Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki golf competition, an 18 holes tournament to mark the 54th birthday of the Senate President. 

#NPFL2016Super4: MultiMedia Journalists congratulate champions Rivers United

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) have congratulated Rivers United for defeating Wikki Tourists 1-0 to emerge champions of 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Pre Season Super Four tournament hosted in Enugu.

Rivers United arrives Madrid for preseason exercise

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United have arrived in Madrid, Spain for the fifth and final phase of pre-season ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. 

#NNL2016Super4: Ugbade, Ogunmodede Confident of winning League Title

Technical Adviser of Remo Stars FC, Nduka Ugbade has expressed confidence in his team excelling in the Nigeria National League Super4 due to take place in Gombe.

Rivers United Clinch NPFL Super 4 Championship

Rivers United on Sunday, emerged winners of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL 2016 Super 4 Pre-season tournament organised by the League Management Company, LMC in Enugu.

NWPL: Rivers Angels grateful for a successful season

Reigning Women’s Federation Cup Champions, Rivers Angels Football Club of Port Harcourt took to the house of God on Sunday to appreciate the Almighty for a successful 2016 football campaign.

Adeyemi pleased with MFM FC's NPFL Preparation

Emmanuel Adeiyemi, the Director of Football (DOF), of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club (MFM FC), has expressed satisfaction over his team's pre-season preparations ahead of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

Eguma Satisfy with Rivers slim win over Wikki

Rivers United’s technical manager, Stanley Eguma has expressed satisfaction with his side’s 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 on Sunday. 

2016 AFCON Beach Soccer: Ejor names Nigeria squad

Ahead of the 2016 AFCON Beach Soccer slated for Lagos, Nigeria between Dec 13th-18th, Nigeria Beach soccer team coach Audu Adamu Ejor has picked 12 players that will represent the country at the epic event.

Lagos set to host Beach Soccer Championship

With few days to the 2016 CAF Africa Beach Soccer Cup of Nations /2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifiers to be held at Eko Atlantic, the Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to host a hitch free and glamorous tournament, from Tuesday 13 to Sunday 18 December.

#NPFL2016Super4: Eguma wary of Wikki Challenge

Players of Rivers United must be prepared for their most difficult game at the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 when they face Wikki Tourists on Sunday according to the club’s technical manager, Stanley Eguma. 

NPFL 2016/2017 Season: Rangers begin title defense with Oriental derby clash

The Week 1 fixtures for the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League season has been released.

2016/2017 NPFL Season: Bet9ja boosts Remo Stars with new Marco Polo Bus

Ahead of the 2016/17 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Nigeria's number one sports betting company Bet 9ja have donated a Mercedes Marco Polo Bus to Remo Stars Football Club for convenient traveling of the team to match venues.

#NPFL2016Super4: Rivers United 2-0 FC IfeanyiUbah

 Rivers United overcame FC Ifeanyiubah (FCIU) 2-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 on Friday to throw themselves back into the reckoning in Nigeria’s most prestigious pre-season competition. 

#NPFL2016Super4: Wassa Excited with first Rivers United goal

Gabriel Wassa has spoken about his pleasure at scoring his first goal for Rivers United in the club’s 2-0 win over FC Ifeanyiubah in their second game of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 on Friday. 

Nike extends kit deal with Nigeria

Nigeria’s good start to the Fifa 2018 World Cup qualifiers has apparently started yielding dividends as sportswear giants Nike are looking to extend the kit deal with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

#NPFL2016Super4: Eguma upbeat ahead of IfeanyiUbah test

Rivers United technical manager, Stanley Eguma is upbeat about his side’s chances of recording a win over FC Ifeanyiubah in their second game of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super 4 tournament in Enugu. 

What next for Nasarawa United?

Barely a month ago, the sixth day of the eleventh month of the year 2016 to be precise at the Teslism Balogun Stadium in Lagos, there were high hopes on making history as the first team from Nasarawa to ever qualify for the Federation Cup final, Nigerian version of the English FA cup.

Tanze: I'm not in Wikki to replace Obaje

The 2016 NPFL Super4 tournament got off to a remarkable start on Wednesday in Enugu. Five goals were scored in the two games decided and the games provided what there seem to exist in terms of thrills and frills of a football match. 

LMC okays Kwara Stadium for NPFL games

The League Management Company (LMC),has sanctioned the Kwara Stadium Complex to host matches of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL),for 2016/2017 season. 

Oyo, Ilorin, in line to host Gold Cup 2017

The 5th edition of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic league pre-season tournament, Gold Cup could be hosted by either Oyo or Kwara State.

NPFL Super4 Preview: Rangers Int'l vs Rivers United

It is always a special occasion when Rivers United and Enugu Rangers clash in a football match. The two sides will go toe to toe from 7pm in the second game of the annual pre-season tournament of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Super 4.

ABS FC almost ready for NPFL challenge - Chukwuemeka

Alloy Chukwuemeka, the Director of Football of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Alloy Chukwuemeka (ACC), has said that the team is almost ready for the 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. 

NPFL Super4: Rangers game not about revenge for Rivers United

Technical manager of Rivers United FC, Stanley Eguma says there will be no talk of revenge when his charges face Enugu Rangers in the second game of the annual pre-season tournament of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), the Super 4. 

Gold Cup Organisers appreciate Senator Buhari, Partners, others

The Organizing Committee of prestigious Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament, have appreciated the distinguish Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Oyo North Senatorial District, Dr. Abdulfatai Buhari for his maximum support all through the tournament.

Adebimpe, Eliagwu, four others to handle NPFL Super4

Two women Referees, Hannah Elaigwu from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Adebimpe Quadri of Lagos State made the list of six Referees and six Assistant Referees listed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super4.

Olatunbosun, Onuwa Sweep Gold Cup Awards

The duo of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club inspirational winger, Olatunbosun Sikiru and creative midfielder, Onuwa Chukwuka bagged individual awards at the 4th edition of the country's most prestigious pre-season tournament, the Gold Cup, held in Ogun State.