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. 

Squash federation tasked on development of game

The Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF) has been charged to rise up to the occasion, and revive the game in the country, and to also embrace democracy in its operations.

NBBF invites 20 for Commonwealth Games preparation

20 players have been invited by the Nigeria Basketball Federation for the first phase of camping ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Pinnick: 2017 was great, but 2018 will be more glorious

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has expressed the satisfaction of the Federation with on-field and off-field results for Nigerian Football in the outgoing year, while expressing conviction that the year 2018 will bring forth more honours and even greater global recognition for the Nigerian game.

SLIPPERY STRIDES: WHY AND PRECAUTIONS

When a child stumbles, the child looks ahead, whereas the adult looks over his shoulder. 'Ti omode  ba subu, a wowaju, ti agbalagba ba subu, a wo eyin.'

Argungu boys victorious in Sanusi Annual Super League

There was much glamour and panache as Argungu United FC of Argungu edged New Stars FC of Kebbi 3-2 in the grand finale of the annual Mohammed Sanusi Kebbi State Annual Super League held in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.

Akinwunmi charity ball rolls again with excitement

There is a high level of excitement and infectious ecstasy as the fourth edition of the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Mini-Tournament comes to a climax at the Lagos Campos Mini-Stadium on Friday.

Nura Mohammed: From Surviving Boko Haram's grenades to Super Eagles

*Teenager with silky skills waiting to blossom

When fate plays a dirty trick on you, it is the quality of response you bring to beat it that makes the hero out of you. That is the story of boko haram survivor, Nura Mohammed, he was a victim of the insurgency. That won’t stop him. He goes from one street of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, plying his silky skills, football.

NPFL INVITATIONAL: FALEYE's STRIKE ELIMINATES ENYIMBA

Enyimba exited the 2017 NPFL Invitational following a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the CHAN Eagles on Friday in Kano.

Council of West Africa Sports Ministers meet in Nigeria

A three day meeting of West African Ministers of Sports Region 2 Steering Committee and Council of Sports Ministers opens on Monday (today) at the ECOWAS Parliament Conference Hall, Garki Abuja, Nigeria.

Odey unhappy despite open goal account with FC Zurich

Despite netting his first competitive goal for FC Zurich against FC Luzern in Matchday 18 of the Switzerland Super League played on Sunday at the Letzigrund Stadion, former Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club striker, Stephen Odey, says he is unhappy scoring his side's only goal of the encounter.

Kano Pillars humble Akwa United to claim Ahlan Cup Tournament

 

By Wale Mustapha

Rabiu Ali scored twice as Kano Pillars brushed aside Akwa United 3-0 to emerged champions of maiden Ahlan Cup Preseason Soccer Tournament on Sunday.

Fresh, Ahlan commend NLO over AGM, Super 8

Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Executive Board Members, Comrade Yusuf Ahmed Fresh and Sharif Rabiu Inuwa, have expressed their total commendation to the Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) over the successful organization of the body's Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Super 8 football tournament.

NLO fix March 2018 as new football season

The Nationwide League One on Saturday rose from its Congress to fix March next year, 2018 for the kickoff of its 2018 football season. This was even as it commended the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF over the Super Eagles qualification to the next world cup in Russia 2018.

Ahlan Cup: Akwa United books final place with late win over Elkanemi Warriors

By Wale Mustapha

2017 Aiteo Cup champions, Akwa United on Saturday defeated Elkanemi Warriors 2-1 to set a final place meeting against Kano Pillars in the maiden Ahlan Cup Preseason tournament.

#COPALagos2017: Supersand Eagles aim for Lebanon’s jugular

The fireworks continue at the annual COPA Lagos International Beach Soccer Tournament on Saturday with Nigeria’s Supersand Eagles ready to trample all over their counterparts from Lebanon at the Eko Atlantic Beach.

Super Eagles set to use Super Six Tournament prepare for CHAN

The home –based Super Eagles contingent arrived the ancient city of Kano on Saturday afternoon as Head Coach Salisu Yusuf and his crew continue the beginning of preparations for the 5^thAfrican Nations Championship scheduled for Morocco 13^th January – 4^th February 2018.

MFM rally to clinch Western Nigeria Preseason trophy

Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries Footbal Club strolled past 36Lion with a 3-1 victory and emerged the champion of the maiden edition of Western Nigeria Pre Season Football tourney in Lagos on Friday.

FC IfeanyiUbah wins maiden SESS preseason tournament

The maiden edition of the South East South South pre-season tournament ended today with the host team FC Ifeanyi Ubah winning the trophy.

#AhlanCup17: Kano Pillars ease past Katsina United to book final ticket

Kano Pillars humbled Katsina United 4-1 on Friday in Kano to qualify for the final of maiden Ahlan Cup Preseason Tournament.

Ahmed Fresh: My primary duty is to develop football

At the 2017 FCT Principal Cup Final, where Fosla Academy played GSS Kabusa, Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh declared that it’s his duty to develop football in Nigeria.

#NLOSuper8: Giadano to tackle Aklosendi in final

Giodano Football Club of Kano will tackle Aklosendi International Football club of Lafia in final of 2017  Nationwide League One (NLO) Super 8  final after defeating Delta Stars of Ughelli 2-0 in the final group clash.

NLO Super 8: Dynamite outclassed Aklosendi

.... As Atete, Delta Stars shares spoil

Dynamite Force Football Club, bounced back to reckonming at the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) Super 8 tournament when they whitewashed Aklosendi International Football Club in the first game of the Matchday Two, coming from a goal down to win 3-1 at the Mohammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina.

Onigbinde Cautions Rohr ahead of Russia 2018 World Cup

Former Super Eagles coach, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde, has said that the players must be well equipped for Nigeria to scale through to the second round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Akwa United set up Elkanemi clash in Ahlan Cup semis

Akwa United Football Club have progressed to the semi final of the Ahlan Cup Preseason Tournament in Kano after playing a 1-1 draw with Wikki Tourists of Bauchi in their last group game on Wednesday.

Alarm bells ringing on the Plateau

It is no longer news that Plateau United are the Nigerian Professional Football League Champions. They topped the log very early in the recently concluded season and kept the top position away from the rest of the pack until the final day of the season. 

Ahlan: Football is my Passion

A love of football has been a constant in Alhaji Sheriff Inuwah Ahlan's  life, and a way to deal with challenges associated with the game is to give back in "cash and kind" to the game he so much loved.

#AhlanCup17: Promise kept as Akwa United, Enyimba share spoils

Enyimba dominated the play and the chances, but could not find the decisive touch in a goalless draw against Akwa United.

Pinnick: Why we offered Rohr fresh two –year contract

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has explained that the resolve of the Federation’s leadership to ensure there are no distractions of any size or complexion around Nigeria’s 2018 FIFA World Cup preparation and participation informed the offer of a fresh, two –year contract to Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr. 

Nigeria to host FIFA Executive Summit

World football –ruling body, FIFA will hold its FIFA Executive Football Summit (EFS) meeting in Lagos, Nigeria in February next year, the Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed.

Council chairmen plan end to Ekiti State Football crisis

The Local Football Council Chairmen in Ekiti State have agreed to put all unresolved issues behind them to advance the frontiers of football in the state.

Buhari, Fresh, Ogunjobi storm Ilorin for Gold Cup final

The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting pre-season tourney in Nigeria.

Olorundare gets over niggling injury challenge

Former Sunshine Stars forward, Dele Olorundare has declared he would soon be back on the pitch and scoring goals after finally finding a lasting solution to his persistent injury. 

Ekiti FA in funds misappropriation crisis

Things have fallen apart among the rank and file of members and officials of Ekiti State Football Association, as prolonged crisis has stalled activities of the body, with fingers of accusation pointing in the direction of the body’s chairman, Ayo Alabi.

Lobi Stars advance to second Gold Cup final in two years

Ayo Saka's 19th solo effort helped Lobi Stars advanced to the final of the 2017 Gold Cup Preseason Tournament on Tuesday in Ilorin after defeating Katsina United 1-0 in the first semi final fixture played at the Kwara State Stadium.

Fresh donates .#2M for Bamigbelu surgery

 Chairman Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee and Niger State FA boss, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has redeemed his pledged to support Photojournalist Bamigbelu Origa surgery.

North Central derby clash heralds 5th Gold Cup Tournament in Ilorin

Defending Champions Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi will slug it out with newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Kwara United of Ilorin in the opening Match of this year's Gold Cup Preseason Soccer Tournament slated for Wednesday 15th of November, 2017 at the Main Bowl of Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

Wambai charges sports enthusiasts to emulate Kanu's philanthropism

The Wambai Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has described the humanitarian gestures of African Footballer of the Year Award Winner, Nwankwo Kanu as an enduring legacies, sportsmen and women in Nigeria should emulate.

NBBF targets Tokyo 2020 3x3 participation

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Musa Kida is excited at the possibility of Nigeria participating in the FIBA certified 3x3 event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic.

Opinion: Amaju Pinnick's tactics to set new record at Glass House

When Amaju Melvin Pinnick stepped out to vie for CAF Executive committee member, it was alleged that a board member in the NFF worked against his interest.

Nigeria wins maiden FIBA 3X3 African Cup

It was yet another landmark achievement for the Engineer Musa Kida led Nigeria Basketball Federation on Sunday evening as Nigeria emerged the inaugural champions in the men’s category of the 2017 FIBA 3X3 Africa Cup beating Cote d’ Ivoire in the final game by 21 to 9 points.

First Bank announces list of players for Africa Champions Cup

First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos has released the names of players for the FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women taking place in Angola between November 10 to 19.

AGF Abdul-Razaq North Central/Invitational squash classic holds in Ilorin

A North Central/invitational Squash Championship, tagged ‘AGF Abdul-Razaq Classic Championship’ has been scheduled to hold at the Squash Court of the Kwara State Stadium Complex between 8^th and 12^th of November, 2017.

Ahmed Fresh, Danladi, others, Harp on Importance of Grassroots Sports Development

 Top sports personalities in Nigeria, including the Executive member of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh have harped on the need for relevant stakeholders to join hands in development of sports at the grassroots.

Osun United confirms Adesina as new Head Coach

Osun United Football Club have appointed Adebayo Adesina, as the head coach for the 2017/2018 Nigeria National League.

Ketso commends Fresh, Niger State FA on grassroots development

Deputy Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Mohammed Ketso has commended the laudable programs initiated by the Niger State Football Association under the covers of Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh since he assumed office. 

Grassroots Football: Fresh unveils Deputy Governor's U21 Peace and Unity Cup tournament

Chairman of Niger state football association alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has presented the maiden edition of Niger state deputy governor's under 21 peace and unity cup ( trophy) as he set sights on grassroots development in the power state. 

Pinnick congratulates Dikko on FIFA appointment

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Friday congratulated NFF 2^ndVice President/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko, after the soft –spoken administrator and marketing and strategic development expert was appointed a Member of the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee. FIFA ratified the appointment of Dikko at its Council meeting held Friday, 27^th October 2017 in Calcutta, India.

Dogo debunks speculation of leaving Nasarawa United

.... says 'I'm going nowhere '

Technical Adviser of Nasarawa United, Suleiman Kabiru Dogo  has reassured Management and Fans of the Solid Miners that he is not leaving the Club against speculations.

Maxi Sports Congratulates Ahmed Fresh Yusuf's re-appointment into CAF

Sports Consulting firm, Maxi Sports has congratulated the Nigeria Football Federation Executive Member,  Ahmed Fresh Yusuf over his re-appointment into the Confederation of Africa Football Technical and Development Committee under the New CAF era.