Tuesday, 22 August 2017

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. 

Monday, 21 August 2017

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.

Thursday, 17 August 2017

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.

Thursday, 10 August 2017

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.

Wednesday, 9 August 2017

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.

Tuesday, 8 August 2017

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). 

Monday, 7 August 2017

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).