Ifeanyi George nets brace as Rangers edge Rivers United

Last season, Rivers United and Enugu Rangers went toe to toe at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu in what was dubbed ‘the title decider’.

Ogunye's strike for MFM FC to renews title hope

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC, Ogunye Austine, 71st minute strike was all that the Olukoya Boys needed to beat Remo Stars FC in one of Matchday 32 fixtures of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu.

ABS FC boost survival hopes with 2-2 draw in Katsina

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, came from behind twice to draw hosts, Katsina United in a two all draw on Sunday. 

Omoyele, Obasi fire Osun United to crucial win over My People

Two first half goals from Tosin Omoyele and Chigozie Obasi, was all Osun United needed to secure a crucial 2-1 win over relegation threatened My People FC on Saturday at the Oshogbo Township Stadium.

Kwara United survive Kogi United's scare, move closer to NPFL return

Abel Bobby's second half strike was not enough as gallant Kogi United lost 2-1 to Kwara United in an all North Central derby of the Bet9ja Nigeria National League, NNL clash in Ilorin on Saturday.

Excel Stars FC donates items to motherless, orphanage home

Excel Stars Football Club of Ilorin, on Saturday visited and donated items to the Kwara Motherless and Orphanage home, Pipeline, Ilorin.

Dikko explains new charge in inter-club tournaments

In a bid to rejig and reshape African Inter-club competitions, panelists and stakeholders of league football on the continent brainstormed and charted a new course for the CAF Champions league and the CAF Confederations Cup in one of the workshops at the just concluded CAF Symposium which held at the prestigious International Conference Centre Mohammed VI in Skhirat, on the outskirts of Rabat, Morocco.

Open Letter to the FCT Minister, as Cows take Over Football Field in Abuja – by Aderonke Bello

I am writing you this letter with utter disgust and disappointment in the way your administration is handling the issues of herdsman in the capital city of Nigeria especially with recent residency of cows at the Area 10 old parade ground.

Ikeja City Mall hosts Freestyle Football Sunday

The first National Freestyle Football Championship in Nigeria organized by Feet ‘n’ Tricks Limited takes centre stage at the Car Park of the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos on Sunday.

On Friday, the Chief Executive Officer of Feet n Tricks, Odyke Nzewi, said all plans have been concluded to stage a memorable event that Lagosians would remember for a long time.

Nzewi said: “The concept is new here in the country but truth is the talents are here in abundance. We want to showcase those we have picked as finalists.

“Our team has been able to put in so much hard work in all areas of logistics to make the participants and fans enjoy the final on Sunday. We have some surprises too for various range of people on the day. We are excited and optimistic of a fantastic event.”

The event is being sponsored by GAC Motors, a product of Guangzhou Automobile Group Motor Company Limited and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS).

The President and Founder of the World Federation of Freestyle Football, Daniel Wood will be in attendance for the final of the first ever National Freestyle Football Championship.

Nzewi added: “Wood has confirmed to be here because many people are excited that Nigeria is joining the big league of countries that have embraced freestyle football. 

“There are other top officials of the world body coming for the event and so we have doubled our efforts to stage a great Grand Finale come Sunday in Lagos.” 

A former Super Eagles skipper Nwankwo Kanu, is among the three judges to officiate the final of the first ever National Freestyle Football Championship.

A former European Champion, Daniel Mikolaj, who has consistently positioned himself as one of the Top 8 freestyle football athletes in the world in the past five years, is the head of the judges.

Joel Asare, who is a two-time Ghanaian champion, will also be one of the judges. Asare represented Ghana in Tokyo, Japan at the Red Bull Street world finals 2013. Another football legend, Moses Amata, has been named to join the judges team for the forthcoming National Freestyle Football Competition.

Thousands of entries were received via the designated registration platform where participants uploaded a 30 seconds video of themselves in freestyling.  

These video entries were subjected to a screening process by professional judges after which 16 male and eight female freestyle footballers have emerged for the July 23 finals.

Winner of the event will represent Nigeria at the Super Ball competition in Prague, in August 2017

All set for freestyle football final

All is now set for the final of first ever National Freestyle Football Championship in Nigeria to be hosted by Feet ‘n’ Tricks International Limited. It is billed to take place in Lagos on July 23.

Rivers United avoids late heartbreak versus ABS

There was to be no ‘late break’ for Rivers United as Rivers United produced a gutsy albeit workmanlike performance in Sunday’s 0-0 draw against ABS FC as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) enters match day 29.

MFM FC dedicates Wikki win to club president

The management of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC led by Emmanuel Adeyemi has dedicated the team’s 1-0 victory over Wikki Tourists FC to the General Overseer of the church, Dr Daniel Olukoya and his wife Shade Olukoya who became year older yesterday.

Osho still hopeful of Remo Stars survival

Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) Technical Adviser, Fatai Osho has indicated his wards will keep fighting till the end of the season despite their 3-2 loss to Lobi Stars in Makurdi on Sunday.

Remo Stars lost to Lobi Stars in five goal thriller

Lobi Stars FC defeat visitors, Remo Stars in a dramatic five goal thriller at the Aper Aku Stadium in one of Match Day 29 fixtures in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Asiegbu Polls highest in VAT Wonder Goal 6 Voting

In what may have been the tightest race so far for the VAT Wonder Goal Award, Abia Warriors Shedrack Asiegbu fought off stiff challenges from league’s top scorer, Stephen Odey of MFM and Musa Newman of Akwa United to emerge winner of the Match Day 25 edition.

Newman's Goal moves Akwa United to third spot

Akwa United cruised to third place on the Nigeria Professional Football League  table with a  1-0 victory over Enyimba International at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium in Uyo on Sunday.

Adekunle assures of Tornadoes' scalp in Lokoja

Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) travels to confront Niger Tornadoes Football Club at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja in one of Match Day 27 fixtures in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).