Gata nets hat trick as ABS FC book Round 16 Aiteo Cup ticket

Adeshina Gata scored an hat-trick and put up a man of the match performance to help Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC beat Adamawa Feeders team 6-3 in a round of 32 Aiteo Cup on Wednesday in Ilorin. 

Aiteo Cup: Tornadoes pip J. Atete in Lokoja

By Wale Mustapha 

Niger Tornadoes defeated 10 men Julius Atete 1-0 in the Round 32 of the 2017 Aiteo Cup clash played at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Wednesday.

Adebanjo Jacob completes Victoria Setubal move

Portuguese Side Vitoria Futebol Clube have completed the signing of  Adebanjo Jacob from AD Oliverense.

Adeyemo, Eduwo, Usman vie for VAT Wonder Goal 14

Niger Tornadoes’ Bolaji Adeyemo , Gombe United’s Musa Usman and Kingsley Eduwo of Lobi Stars made the shortlist for VAT Wonder Goal 14.

Ahmedu confident Senegal's defeat will motivates D'Tigress

D’Tigress will prepare for their quarter final encounter against Cote d’Ivoire with their confidence sky high after another 58points to 54 win against Afrobasket defending champions, Senegal in their last group game of the competition.

Rohr names Mikel Obi, 22 others for battles with Cameroon

 Team captain Mikel John Obi and forward Odion Ighalo are back, and Israel –based marksman Anthony Nwakaeme gets a first call as Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr, on Tuesday released his list of players for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying duels with Cameroon’s Indomitable Lions.

2017 Afrobasket: D’Tigress battle ready for Senegal

D’Tigress have switched their focus on their last group game against FIBA Afrobasket defending champion- Senegal following their fourth win against Guinea on Tuesday.

Danjuma invites Oladiti, Abdulrasheed, 28 others to Falconets camp ahead clash with Tanzania

Newly –installed Head Coach of Nigeria U20 Women National Team, Falconets, Chris Danjuma on Tuesday rolled out a list of 30 players who have been invited to the team camp in Abuja ahead of next month’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Tanzania.

Ogunnowo pleased with NLO standard

Chief Operating Officer, COO of the Nationwide League One, NLO, Shola Ogunnowo has expressed delight with the achievement recorded in the league this season. 

Allu hails Aklosendi NNL promotion

The CEO of Aklosendi International Football Club Lafia, David Faith Allu has expressed satisfaction with the performance of his team after they defeated KJ United to sealed League Promotion in Lokoja at the Weekend.

Aiteo Cup: Tornadoes' victory over El Kanemi Warriors well deserved, says Bala

Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes, Abubakar Bala has attributed his side's 2-1 win over El Kanemi Warriors in the AITEO Cup Round of 64 game on Thursday to hard work and zeal which produced a deserved result.

AITEO Cup first round draw holds on Friday

The draw for the first round matches of this year’s AITEO Cup competition will hold in Lagos on Friday.

2018 CHAN Qualifiers: Yusuf picks Ezenwa, Odey, 18 others to tackle Squirrels

Coach Salisu Yusuf has opted for goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders Orji Kalu and Osas Okoro, midfielders Alhassan Ibrahim and Ifeanyi Ifeanyi, forwards Stephen Odey and Ifeanyi George, and 13 other players for Sunday’s 2018 African Nations Championship qualifying match away to Benin Republic.

Alex Nwora is new D'Tigers Coach

United States of America based Nigerian Alex Nwora has been named as the new head coach of the D’Tigers team ahead of their 2017 Men Afrobasket tournament title defence.

Okpotu, Udi win LBA top prizes for July

Lobi Stars striker Anthony Okpotu and Duke Udi of Sunshine Stars have emerged the Player and Manager for the month of July in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) respectively.

NPFL Launches Africa's highest Jackpot Lottery

AfroMillionsLotto, a brand new lotto with a minimum jackpot close to a billion naira is to be launched in support of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs by the League Management Company (LMC) in partnership with British-based Ofertas365.

Usule’s header, Adamu’s lob and Ibenegbu’s free kick make VAT Wonder Goal 11 shortlist

 The race for the Match Day 30 VAT Wonder Goal has opened between Martins Usule of Katsina United, Adamu Hassan of Nasarawa United and Ikechukwu Ibenegbu of Enyimba International.

Katsina United worsens Rivers United's survival hope

Rivers United dropped crucial points at home on Monday as they drew 1-1 with Katsina United on match day 33 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

NRA seeks protection of referees at match venues

The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA has pleaded with clubs, state FAs and league organisers to provide adequate security for match officials at match venues.

NPFL Match Day 33 preview: Rivers United versus Katsina United

The ‘Pride of Rivers’, Rivers United return to Port Harcourt to face Katsina United after suffering two consecutive defeats in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

ABS FC deepens Remo Stars relegation worries

Goals from Oyedeji Samuel and Wasiu Alalade ensured Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS FC) got maximum points against Visitors, Remo Stars FC (RSFC) in one of  Match Day 33 games in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Kwara State Complex Stadium, Ilorin.

Shooting Stars rally to beat stubborn Gombe United

Two weeks after the collapse of Shooting Stars vice captain, Ebiaku Promise during the match against Enyimba FC, another similar occurrence was averted on Sunday evening in the team's 2-1 win over Gombe United in one of the Week 33 NPFL fixtures at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba Ibadan.

NNL Promotion Race:: Bayelsa United maintain second spot

Ime Kuyak 70th minute strike prove deceive for Bayelsa United with a one all draw over Delta force football club of  Asaba at the Jay Jay Okocha stadium Ogwashi Ukwu in the matchday twenty Five (25) of the Nigeria National league (NNL)

Kogi United dim Yobe Desert Stars in Lokoja

A first half goal and assist from Abel Bobby inspired Kogi United to a comfortable 3-0 home win over Yobe Desert Stars in the Matchday 21 of Bet9ja Nigerian National League, NNL clash in Lokoja on Saturday.

Maikaba delighted with Akwa United's season scorecard

.... Targets full points against Sunshine Stars

By Wale Mustapha

Even with six matches to end the 2016/2017 Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL season, Akwa United's Technical Adviser, Abdu Maikaba has give his side a pass mark of a successful season just as he's eyeing a more better ending.

JAMB football tourney: Elelu charges JAMB to embrace other sports

The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnics, Alhaji Mas’ud Elelu has praised the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for initiating a football competition among tertiary institutions in the country, even as he urged the body to expand it to a multi-sports event.

KwaraPoly ready to host NIPOGA

Kwara State Polytechnic has expressed readiness to host the Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA), despite having almost a year to the next Polytechnics multi-sports fiesta.

Kida pledges to improve players welfare as NBBF decamps u-16 team

The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Musa has reaffirmed his commitment to players’ welfare during his tenure.

Ayeni rues Sokoto United's draw against Jigawa

... still hopeful of promotion.

Sokoto United' left back David Kehinde Ayeni has lamented over his side's 1-1 home draw against Jigawa Golden Stars in the one Matchday 20 of Bet9ja Nigeria National League, NNL last Saturday.

Lets make NWPL Final Day Memorable, NMJ urges Nigerians

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) is urging Nigerians to make the final Matchday of the rebranded Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) a memorable one.

Grisha, Gassama get roles in Nigeria, Cameroon battles

World football –ruling body, FIFA, has released appointments of officials for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying race (Africa series), with Egyptian top official Ghead Grisha and respected Gambian Papa Gassama to take charge of the two potentially –explosive encounters between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon.

Green: We will approach the matches with all seriousness

Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Barrister Chris Green has assured that all arrangements and preparation for next month’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Cameroon will be accorded high level of seriousness.

Integrity: NFF goes tough on defaulters, warns officials’ appointment committees

The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday called on the Football Associations in the 36 States and the FCT to forward to it names of persons in their jurisdiction who are still defiantly wearing multiple hats in Nigerian Football.

Gombe United's Abbani Clinches VAT Wonder Goal 9

Gombe United forward, Sani Abbani hs emerged the winner of the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL) VAT Wonder Goal 9 for Match Day 28 in a close race that saw him edge closest rival, Sunshine Stars Joseph Abiodun with Abu Azeez of Shooting Stars coming a distant third.

#NWPLFinalDay: Abdul Sule charges Confluence Queens to beat Pelican Stars

As part of their efforts to end the 2016/2017 Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL season on a high Confluence Queens have promised total victory over their guests Pelican Stars of Calabar on Wednesday.