Monday 30 April 2018

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.

Sunday 29 April 2018

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.

Saturday 28 April 2018

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.

Tuesday 24 April 2018

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.

Monday 23 April 2018

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.

Thursday 19 April 2018

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.

Wednesday 18 April 2018

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.

Tuesday 17 April 2018

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.

Thursday 12 April 2018

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.

Wednesday 11 April 2018

Saturday 7 April 2018

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.

Thursday 5 April 2018

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.