Monday 27 February 2017

Mohammed's strike for ABS FC denies Wikki Tourists attraction in Ilorin


 Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC recorded yet another victory in the Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL to maintain their hundred percent record at home with a 1-0 win over Wikki Tourists of Bauchi on Sunday.

Thursday 23 February 2017

Ilechukwu prioritizes MFM win over Rangers



Head coach of high-flying Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side's priority for the moment is to defeat reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers on Friday.

LMC announces new dates for rescheduled fixtures involving continental clubs


New dates have been scheduled for the postponed fixtures of Match Day 8 and 9 involving Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs participating in the CAF Club competitions as a consequence of their concluded first round ties.

CAF Presidency: Lulu cautions Pinnick over endorsement


Former President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi , has advised  the president of the Federation ,Amaju Pinnick, to tread carefully on his position not to support  long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Cameroon’s Issa Hayatou,  who is contesting for the post  for eighth successive term.

Ajoku promises to rediscover scoring form against Gombe


Niger Tornadoes' top scorer in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Chidebere Blessing Ajoku has promised to return to scoring form.

Monday 20 February 2017

Civil Service Screening: Okehi lawmaker assures genuine workers of clear passage


Bothered with the disturbing trend that  enveloped the screening of civil servant in kogi state, the member representing Okehi in the kogi state house of Assembly honorable sanni Kekere abdulkareem has assured his constituent that no genuine staff will be disengage from the state work force.

NMA Denies Collecting Over 5million Bribe From Kogi Government


The Nigeria Medical Association, NMA has dissociated its self from a secret publication claiming that the association received a bribe ofN5.5million from the Kogi State Government leading to the suspension of the immediate past Chairman, Dr. Magnus Ogaraku.

Late strike earns Shooting Stars point in Katsina


It was a fruitful return to Katsina after 19 years when Shooting Stars substitute Kolawole Olaniran scored an 84th minute header to salvage a point for the Warriors against Katsina United.

Real Bamako Pons praise Rivers United


AS Real Bamako head coach, Pascal Pons has congratulated Rivers United FC after his side fell 0-4 to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club in Sunday’s Caf Champions League clash in Port Harcourt.

Rivers United wallops Real Bamako


A devastating second half display, full of energy and cutting edge, proved to be the catalyst for a stunning 4-0 for Rivers United over AS Real Bamako in the Caf Champions League on Sunday. 

Sunday 19 February 2017

Shooting Stars, Katsina United rekindle old rivalries at Karkanda



For the first time in almost two decades, Katsina United and Shooting Stars are meeting in one of the Week Nine ties of the Nigerian Professional Football League.

Saturday 18 February 2017

CAFCL: Rivers United gets license to beat AS


Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United have been charged to ‘go for the kill’ in Sunday’s second leg, preliminary round 2017 Caf Champions League game against AS Real Bamako in Port Harcourt. 

United High School are Phoenix Cup champions


United High School, Ilawe Ekiti on Friday emerged champions of the maiden edition of Phoenix Ekiti State Secondary Schools Cup.

Osho expects positive debut with Remo Stars


Technical Adviser of Remo Stars Football Club, Fatai Osho has indicated that the fans should expect the best from his wards on Sunday.

Remo, Lobi, light up Sagamu in game of stars


The Sky Blue Stars welcome the Pride of Benue to the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu by 4pm on Sunday afternoon.

Sunday 12 February 2017

Governor brace salvage point for ABS in Akure



Ernest Governor put up a man of the match performance to help Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC to a 2-2 draw over Sunshine Stars on Sunday at the Akure Township Stadium. 

Saturday 11 February 2017

CAFCL: Gov Wike Charges Rivers United


The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Ezenbunwo Nyesom Wike has charged players of Rivers United FC to go for glory in Saturdays Caf Champions League game against Malian club, AS Real Bamako

KFA players, staffs protest over hunger, unpaid salaries



Staff and students of Kwara Football Academy (KFA) on Thursday blocked the entrance leading to the institution's premises over protest of backlog of unpaid salaries and hunger. 

Friday 10 February 2017

'Lagos City Marathon, a blessing to Special Athletes' - Sefiu Ojeleye


One of the titles hopeful of Saturday's second edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon in the Wheel Chair Male Category, Sefiu Ojeleye is hopeful of claiming the prize money of One million naira.

US envoy drums support for Baseball in Nigeria


Russell Brooks spokesperson at the Embassy of the United States of America in Nigeria, has disclosed that the US was making moves in order to make baseball popular in Nigeria.

Shooting Stars fill Rangers' void with Osun United friendly


As part of its preparations for the 2016/2017 Nigeria National League, Osun United Football Club will play an away friendly match against Nigeria Professional Football League side, Shooting Stars Sports Club in Ibadan on Sunday February 12, 2017.

Anyasi Agwu dismisses protest over Aba stadium



Chairman of Enyimba Felix Anyansi Agwu has bitterly condemned reports in the media that supporters of Enyimba Football Club are gearing up for protests in Aba over non-completion of work in the stadium.

Tornadoes striker passes fitness test for Enyimba's visit


Niger Tornadoes leading goal scorer Chidebere Blessiung Ajoku has been certified fit by the club’s medics to play Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 8 match against Enyimba FC of Aba.

Rivers United upbeat ahead of Real test



Players of Rivers United FC are upbeat about their chances when they face AS Real Bamako on Saturday.

ABS FC quells MFM's fire in Ilorin



Abubakar Bukola Saraki, ABS Ilorin FC recorded a solitary goal victory over Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministry, MFM FC in the Matchday 7 of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL encounter on Thursday.

Thursday 9 February 2017

Rivers United off to Mali with high hopes



Players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United will depart Nigeria for Mali on Thursday, February 9, 2017. 

Tuesday 7 February 2017

Isah sure of Tornadoes' resurgence in Sagamu


Niger Tornadoes' full back, Hussaini Isah has expressed optimism of his side's good outing against Remo Stars in their Matchday 7 encounter of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL on Wednesday in Sagamu.

Monday 6 February 2017

Shooting Stars snap Rivers' sweet run


An energetic display full of verve and endeavour was all Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) required to snap the unbeaten start of Rivers United to this season’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

Akwa United pips Remo Stars


An 84th minute strike from Newman Musa ensured Akwa United Football Club their first win of the season against Remo Stars Football Club in the week 6 of the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Odey strikes down Sunshine


Stephen Odey's 48th minute audacious strike gave Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club their first away victory of the season against Sunshine Stars FC in Sunday's Matchday 6 fixure of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played at the Akure Township Stadium.

Saturday 4 February 2017

41 teams set for maiden 'Alice Alaba’ Cadets Handball Championship in Kogi


Over 40 teams from eighteen secondary schools in Kogi State will converge for the maiden edition of the Alice Alaba Cadets Handball Championship slated to hold from February 9 to 11 in the ancient city of Kabba.

Ogbe wins maiden Success TIYU 'Play 'n' Catch Tourney


Kogi United penalty specialist goalkeeper, Salisu Ogbe has claimed the top prize for the maiden Success Tiyu organized 'Play n Catch' soccer championship.

Ilechukwu expects tough Sunshine's test


Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side expect a difficult Southwest derby encounter against Sunshine Stars FC this weekend.

Rivers United hope to bounce back against Stars


Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and Rivers United will meet on Sunday in an intriguingly-poised Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash in Ibadan.

Shooting Stars aim full points from Rivers


It is going to be a gritty affair in the NPFL Week Six fixture as Shooting Stars Sports Club welcome the visiting Rivers United FC at the Lekan Salami Stadium Adamasingba, Ibadan. The match is billed to commence at 4:00 pm on Sunday 5th of February, 2016.

NPFL Preview: Niger Tornadoes vs Katsina United


With a massive 1-1 draw at the Cathedral in match day five, Niger Tornadoes will go into Sunday's match day six against Nigeria Professional Football League debutant Katsina United with high euphoria.