Chinedu Sunday: A defender with a class

Kwara United's Chinedu Sunday Chukwu from Nkanu, Nkanu East of Enugu State is blessed with good physique-1.9m tall, which naturally makes him physically imposing and imperious in the air.

NNL Preview: John Jerome targets full points against Mighty Jets

Kogi United will be guests to Mighty Jets in Jos for one of the Matchday Two encounters of the 2017/2018 Nigeria National League, NNL season on Saturday.

Enyimba's Dauda sorry over his dismissal against Akwa United

Enyimba goalkeeper Fatau Dauda has apologized for his sending-off in Sunday’s goalless draw against Akwa United.

Alimi wants more NPFL VAT Wonder Goal prize to support charity

Sikiru Alimi has the typical build of an active athlete and spots the scraggly beards that is trendy amongst contemporary youths globally. But his appearances does not give a hint of his push and drive on the pitch, a monstrous chase that covers almost every blade of grass on the field in pursuit or possession of the ball.

NNL: First away win delights Remo Stars Ogwuche, Lasisi

Ogwuche Mathias inspired Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) to a hard fought 0-1 victory over Southwest rivals, Osun United FC in one of Group B2 opening fixtures in the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Saturday in Oshogbo, Osun State.

Rangers run over Wikki in Enugu

Players of the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C shrugged off what could be termed lethargic performance in the last four NPFL fixtures without a single goal to fire three past a determined and enterprising Wikki Tourists F.C in a match day 19 fixture in Enugu.

Enyimba, Akwa United share spoils in Calabar

Ten-man Enyimba dominated proceedings, but could not find the breakthrough, drawing 0-0 against Akwa United on Sunday.

Errors gift Abia Warriors win over Rivers United

Two uncharacteristic errors from normally reliable stalwarts cost Rivers United in a 2-1 loss to Abia Warriors in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.

Mathias earns Remo Stars maximum points in Osogbo

Ogwuche Mathias strike in the 63rd minute of the game ensured Remo Stars picked all the three (3) points away from home at the Oshogbo Township Stadium in Osun State.

Road Safety denies ABS in opening Bet9ja NNL day

Road Safety FC of Abuja on Saturday forced hosts, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC to a one-all draw.

Frimpong strike wins NNL opener for Kogi United

A well struck free kick from Daniel Frimpong ensured Kogi United commenced their 2017/2018 Bet9ja Nigeria National League, NNL season on a brighter note with a 1-0 victory over newly promoted side, Aklosendi FC from Lafia.

SPORTS ADMINISTRATOR AWARD EXCITES INYAMA

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia Chairman, Pastor Emeka Inyama has expressed surprise on the Award of Excellence (Sports Administrator of the year 2017) invested on him by the investigative news magazine “VERBATIM”, describing it as a reward for the passionate commitment of government and people of Abia State in Sports and Youth Development.

Atuloma strikes late to rescue point for Rivers United

Emeka Atuloma’s brilliantly-struck effort in the second half helped Rivers United rescue a share of the spoils at MFM in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Monday.

NFF announces TVS as official Motorcycle and Tricycle Partner of Super Eagles

As part of its efforts to actively drive engagement and promotion of Nigerian Football at the grassroots, the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday in Abuja signed an agreement with the Simba Group, to make TVS the Official Motorcycle and Tricycle Partner of the Super Eagles.

Rangers, IfeanyiUbah share spoils in Oriental derby clash

The little over four thousand spectators that thronged the Ifeanyiubah International stadium on Ozubulu road, Nnewi, Anambra state for the NPFL Match Day 18 fixture between host’ FC Ifeanyiubah and guests, Rangers International F.C went home with satisfaction despite the tie ending on a barren note.

Ugonna excited over Rangers' return

Former CHAN Eagles bronze medallist and Chippa United of South Africa defensive midfielder, Ugonna Uzochukwu, who returned to the country after his contract with Moroccan side, Olimpique Club de Khouribga, was not renewed has told fans of Rangers International F.C that he returned to the club to help it reclaim the league trophy at the end of the 2017/2018 NPFL season.

Enyimba books Confederation Cup group stage ticket

Enyimba sealed passage into the CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage after a 0-0 draw with Bidvest Wits on Wednesday in Calabar.

NLO Matchday Three Preview: Magate FC vs Juvenile FC

The Nigeria Nationwide League One Match Day Three (NLO) will witness an iconic encounter scheduled to go down tomorrow by 2pm at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere, between Magate Football Club of Lagos and Ogun based side Juvenile Football Club.

Anyasi charges Enyimba to give all against Wits

After a first leg 1-1 draw against Bidvest Wits in Milpark Stadium Johanessburg, Nigerian giants Enyimba are on the cusp of a group stage place in this year's CAF Confederation Cup.

Ogbugh says Supporting Charity behind his VAT Wonder Goals

Three-time VAT Wonder Goal Award winner, Emeka Ogbugh has revealed that supporting charity work is a motivation that spurs him to put in the extra work that has seen him win the award in three consecutive seasons of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Oladapo confident Enyimba will outwits Bidvest

Enyimba midfielder Austin Oladapo has expressed his confidence in the ability of the club to hurdle Bidvest Wits on Wednesday.

NWPL: Ogechi apologises to Confluence Queens' fans over home defeat.

Ogechi Joseph, Confluence Queens' defender has apologized to the club fans following their disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Bayelsa Queens in the opening Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL encounter in Lokoja on Wednesday.

Injury ravaged Enyimba shares spoil with Kwara United in Ilorin

Enyimba weathered an injury tsunami in Ilorin to claim a deserved point, drawing 1-1 against Kwara United.

Yalovaspor Kulup promotion delights Orji Samuel

Yalovaspor Kulup's defender Orji Samuel has said he is delighted to have won promotion to the third division in the Turkish League.

NFF requests State FAs to appoint integrity officers

The Nigeria Football Federation has, in line with the implementation of its National Integrity Initiative Guidelines, requested that each of the Football Associations of the 36 States and Federal Capital Territory nominate two individuals as State Integrity Officer and Assistant State Integrity Officer respectively. 

Prestige Friendly: Super Falcons primed for good outing against France

Nigeria’s Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, have settled down in the city Le Mans, west of France after arriving on Wednesday evening. 

Enyimba arrives Johannesburg, map out plans to outwit Bidvest

Enyimba Football Club arrived Johannesburg in the early hours of Thursday for Friday's CAF Confederation Cup encounter with Bidvest Wits.

Rangers dim Yobe Desert Stars grand style

The match Day 15 NPFL encounter inside a half full Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium between seven-time champions, Rangers International and debutants in the top flight of Nigeria league, Yobe Desert Stars lived up to its hypes as it produced three great goals that left the fans in joyous mood.

Nasarawa wins duel of uniteds against Katsina

Katsina United again failed to get a result on the road after they fell 2 - 1 at Nasarawa United in one of the NPFL match day 15 decided at the Lafia City Stadium in Lafia.

Ogbugh, Koffi nail Heartland for Rivers United

Second half goals from Emeka Ogbugh and Roland Koffi proved decisive as Rivers United subdued Heartland 2-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday.

Prince Nsirim Calls For Calm As Port Harcourt Set To Host National Judo Championship.

President of Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Prince Timothy Nsirim has called for calm as the board set to hit the ground running with the national championship scheduled to hold in Port Harcourt, Rivers State in May.

Abubakar Bala: The Sin Qua Non

When the sun sets, it simultaneously rises anew, afresh the very next day, this time around, when the sun of KWARA UNITED rises, it does in person of Coach Abubakar Bala Mohammed, one of the Nigeria new generation football Coach from Chanchaga, Niger State.

Kogi NMA debunks rumor of sponsored strike

The Kogi State Chapter Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)has refuted the claims  from the Kogi State government that its over two month old strike by medical doctors is politically motivated.

Fresh gets Niger State Nation-wide League One clubs preseason invites

Chairman of Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh is one of the special guests invited for the final of Preseason Tournament organised for clubs based in Niger State who are participating in the Nigeria Nation-wide League (NLO) One.

Rangers deepen Sunshine's woes in Akure

It was a much improved performance for the former NPFL champions, Rangers International F.C in the Match Day 11 fixture against host’s, Sunshine Stars inside Akure Township stadium as they were forced to a 1-1 draw.

Salefu saves Rivers United’s blushes

Oche Salefu scored a brilliant goal to rescue a point for Rivers United in a 1-1 draw with FC Ifeanyiubah FC in a feisty Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash that produced two red cards.

Suleiman's lone strike returns Nasarawa United back to winning ways

Nasarawa United crawled back to reckoning in the Matchday 11 of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL with a nervy 1-0 win over 10 man Wikki Tourists thanks to Mohamed Suleiman's rebounded effort in the 48th minutes.

NFF celebrates Onigbinde at 80

Right there at the launching of the Western Nigeria Football Forum, inside the Cocoa House on Friday, Chief Adegboye Onigbinde got a surprise birthday gift.

Pinnick charges other zones to emulate South West

.... Insists Western Nigerian Forum will compel healthy competition

Amid pomp and glitz, but with a full appreciation of the task at hand, leaders of the South West zone of Nigerian Football on Friday in Ibadan launched the Western Nigerian Football Forum, and in the process unveiled the logos for both the Forum and the fulcrum, the Odua Football Leagues.

Dikko inducted into FIFA Committee

NFF 2^nd Vice President/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko has been inducted into the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee, after attending his first meeting of the panel at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland on Wednesday, 28 February.

Moses: I am over the moon

Super Eagles and Chelsea ace Victor Moses has spoken of his delight after he was presented with his AITEO-NFF Football Awards Player of the Year gong by NFF 2^nd Vice President Shehu Dikko.

Rohr buoys Musa’s spirit

Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has visited flying winger Ahmed Musa at his club, CSKA Moscow, telling him to keep working hard ahead of the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

ABS donate balls to Govt House team

Officials of Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, on Saturday donated balls to the Kwara State Government House football team.

GDSS Lokoja wins maiden GYB Inter-School Athletics Championships

By Wale Mustapha 

Government Day Secondary School, GDSS Lokoja has emerged champions of the 2018 'GYB Inter-School Athletics Championships' held at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Friday.

NFF inaugurates Audit Committee, Technical Study Group

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Tuesday inaugurated the Federation’s newly –composed Audit Committee and the Technical Study Group at the NFF Secretariat, Abuja, declaring them “critical panels that have much to contribute to Nigerian Football’s development.”

Osita strikes late to compound Kwara United woes

Osita Chikere produced a stunning header in the final minute of second half additional time to propel Rivers United to a 1-0 victory over Kwara United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.

Enyimba survives Sunshine scare in Calabar

As the rain came teeming down in Calabar, Enyimba produced an effervescent performance to dispatch Sunshine Stars on Sunday.

Babawo Stars as Tornadoes dislodge Abia Warriors

Two late strikes from Ibrahim Babawo 73rd and Bolaji Adeyemo 80th ensured the ikon Allah boys swim out of relegation after poor result.

Lokosa strikes late to deny Rangers full points

Players of seven time Nigerian league champions, Rangers International F.C could not make their dominance and much improved performance count in a match day 10 encounter against four time champions of the league, Kano Pillars, that struck a late equalizer to the disappointment of the expectant hordes of spectators.

Tornadoes set for winning start at Minna against Abia Warriors

Niger Tornadoes will host Abia Warriors in the Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL encounter at their traditional home ground Bako Kontogora Stadium for the first time since gaining promotion to the elite season three seasons ago.