Kogi United fires Ishaya Jatau

The management of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United FC have parted ways with their Head Coach, Ishaya Jatau as a result of unconvincing start to the new season campaign.

Match Report: Katsina United 1-0 Kogi United

Kogi United ended the 2015/2016 Nigeria National League, NNL season with a 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in the final game played at the Karkanda Stadium, Katsina.

The lone goal which came through a counter in the 28th minutes saw Usman Bello latch onto a headed pass from Martins Usule from the edge of the Kogi United box.

Kogi United started the game with revenge on their minds as they intended to avenge their home loss to Katsina in the reverse fixture.

But it wasn't meant to be as Katsina United needed an outright victory to stand a chance of nipping the sole ticket to the NPFL in Group A1 with the hope that other result would favor them.

Katsina drew the first blood with just eight minute into the game when Usule combined well with Joshua Agboola to attack Kogi's defense and the latter's close range shot went inch wide from goal.

Kogi United responded quickly with their own attack two minutes later when playmaker Ashadi Destiny teed Ibrahim Enesi in the middle, the lanky forward raced down the middle to face the goal but was denied from taking aim at goal as Katsina United keeper, David Yinka came out to clear.

It was Katisna again with another attack in the 12 minutes when Shola Sheshere was called to duty as he made a one handed save to parry wide Agboola's 25 yard free kick.

Pressure came mounting on Kogi United defense as their hosts pumped more balls into their goal area.

 

Katsina broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when Kabir Janaidu took another long ball into Kogi United's edge of the box, Usule headed down the ball for on rushing Usman who buried the ball past the stretching hands of Sheshere.

The Lokoja based club tried to push for an equalizer immediately but were unlucky in front of goal. Jerome and Enesi had opportunities for Kogi United to restore parity before the end of first half as Destiny's piercing passes became too much to handle for Katsina United but the result remained unchanged till the end of first stanza.

The resumption of the game witnessed early upsurge from the boys of Coach Ishaya Jatau as Samson Pius tried keeper David Yinka with a thunderous shot at the edge of Katsina United's box, the shot stopper had to gather twice before making a catch.

With just five minutes into restart, Kogi United were reduced to 10 men when their creative schemer Destiny was controversially sent off by referee Sanni Mohammed from Kaduna for an adjudged foul on Abdulrahman Isa.

That numerical deficiency denied Kogi United to really make any meaningful attack as their host took advantage of Destiny's dismissal to gain more control.

And the Confluence Boys defended with all they've got to deny Katisna United from scoring another goal as the game ended with a slim victory, enough for Katsina to gain promotion to the apex league in the country.

Kogi United however ended the season with 18 points from 14 games and their final standing on the log would be determine after tomorrow's game between FC Yarmalight and Kaduna United.

NNL Matchday 14 Preview: Katsina United vs Kogi United

One of the final day fixtures in the Nigeria National League, NNL that would draw much attention of soccer fans is the encounter between promotion favorites Katsina United and Kogi United.

Jatau Rues Kogi United Slim Defeat to Kaduna

Kogi United's late push was not enough as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Kaduna United in their Week 12 of Nigeria National League, NNL encounter in Saturday.

NNL Preview: Kaduna United vs Kogi United

One of the picks of Nigeria National League, NNL Week 12 fixtures will be the age-long rivalry encounter between Kaduna United and Kogi United slated for Kaduna today.

NNL: Kogi United Crashes Mighty Jets in Lokoja

Kogi United bounced back to winning moment with a 2-0 victory over Mighty Jets of Jos in the Week 10 encounter of Nigeria National League, NNL on Saturday.

NNL: Stubborn Jigawa Forced Kogi United to Stalemate

Kogi United on Saturday were forced to a goaless draw by stubborn Jigawa Golden Stars in the Nigeria National League, NNL Week 8 duel played in Lokoja.

NNL: Kogi United Snap Jigawa Home Record

Substitute David Ozoemena scored Kogi United's first away goal of the Nigeria National League, NNL season in the 1-1 Week Seven encounter against Jigawa Golden Stars on Saturday.

The pressure soaked match played at the Hadejia Township Stadium saw the Confluence Boys threw away opening chances which could have got them the lead.

NNL: Jatau Sorry for Kogi United Home Loss to Katsina United

A 40th minutes header from Usule Martins gave league leaders, Katsina United a shock win over Kogi United in the Week Six of Nigeria National League, NNL in Lokoja.

Sheshere Wins Maiden Kogi United Player of the Month Award

In form goalkeeper, Shola Sheshere has claimed the first ever Kogi United Player of the Month Award following his heroics in the Round of 64 Federation Cup against Ekiti United.

Gov Yahaya Bello Promises Total Support for Kogi United, Confluence Queens

... Announces Inter Local Government Championships

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has again reiterated his administration's support and encouragement for the state owned clubs, Kogi United and Confluence Queens to further make the state proud in their engagements.

Abdul Sule Hails Kogi United on Fed Cup Win Over Ekiti United

..... Praises Governor Yahaya Bello for Support

.... Calls for fans' support 

Chairman of Kogi United, Abdul Sule has praised his charges for their victory over Ekiti United in the round 64 of the 2016 Federation Cup.

Federation Cup: Kogi United Survives Ekiti United Scare

Goalkeeper Shola Sheshere was the hero as Kogi United rallied from a goal down to beat Nationwide league side, Ekiti United in the Round of 64 of the 2016 Federation Cup.

Federation Cup Preview: Kogi United vs Ekiti United; Ishaya Jatau: Federation Cup, Shortcut to Continental

As clubs get set for the commencement of 2016 Federation Cup, Head Coach of Kogi United has disclosed that the oldest competition in the country is best shortest way to book a continental ticket.