Do Nigeria Proud in Rio- Consul General Charges Dream Team XI

 Nigeria’s U-23 squad has been charged by the Acting Consul General, Consulate of Nigeria, Atlanta, Mr. Olu Falomo to go all out and exhibit the Nigerian spirit so as to reclaim the Olympic football gold and make Nigeria proud again.

NPFL: More Goals will Come- Bashir

Abdulrahman Bashir has targeted more goals in the 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season after his effort in Nasarawa United’s 2-2 draw against Ikorodu United on Sunday.

Garba Welcomes Ugbade's Return to Golden Eaglets

Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach, Manu Garba (OON) has described the arrival
of Coach Nduka Ugbade to the U-17 National Camp in Abuja on Sunday as
a good addition that would bolster the team’s quest for a ticket to the next Africa U17 Cup of Nations to be held in Madagascar next year.

Saraki: Football Administrators Should Learn to Accept Defeat

President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki on Monday admonished football administrators to learn to accept defeat in the interest of the immediate environment and larger society, and not engage in ‘pull-the-house-down’ syndrome when things do not go their way.

Governor Bello’s Unity Cup Kicks Off in August

All is now set for the maiden edition of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello’s Soccer fiesta which has been scheduled to kick start on August 10, 2016 to commemorate the 25th year anniversary of the creation of Kogi State.

Federation Cup: Wikki Tourists' Scribe Fancy Winning Double

Secretary of current Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL leaders, Wikki Tourists of Bauchi, Suleiman Tijani has declared that the club's desire was to clinch the League and Federation Cup double this season to appreciate the government and fans' support.

Federation Cup Preview: Rivers United vs Enyimba Int'l

A special football match awaits as two of the grand establishments in Nigerian football get to meet in a wonderful place-the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan-to decide which side progresses to the semi-final of Nigeria’s oldest football competition, the Federation Cup.

Rio Olympics Ticket Scandal: Dalung Summons AFN, FEAD Staff

Minister of Youth and Sports Barrister Solomon Dalung has summoned the Athletics Federation of Nigeria's Secretary-General, Olumide Bamiduro and ministry staff of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department (FEAD) today to explain the ticket scandal that rocked the social media at the weekend.

DEMBA BA NOT THINKING OF RETIREMENT AFTER HORROR INJURY

Senegalese striker Demba Ba has insisted that he is not considering retirement after suffering a career-threatening injury while playing for Shanghai Shenhua in the Chinese Super League.

Osanga Heroics Inspire Wolves to Beat Akwa United

Former Flying Eagles forward King Osanga was voted man of the match as he inspired Warri Wolves to beat visiting Akwa United 3-1 in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL game Sunday morning.

The game that was earlier fixed for Saturday couldn't take place as a result of rain and the organizer (LMC) decided the game be played in the early hours of this morning.

Wolves are now 14th on the table with 34 points from 27 matches, while Akwa United slipped to 10thwith 36 points.

It was the visitors who stunned the home team in the 34th minute through Fortune Omoniwari's wonderful strike.

Sikiru Alimi then drew Wolves level 10 minutes later from the penalty spot after the lively Osanga was felled inside the box, before Osanga made it 2-1 for the Seasiders when he finished off a fine move he started in the midfield on the hour.

Kevin Itoya made the game safe for Wolves on 67 minutes. 

Source: African Football

NPFL: Sunshine Stars Pip Rivers United in Akure

 Dele Olorundare produced a moment of magic, four minutes before half time, to shoot Sunshine Stars past Rivers United in a fiercely-fought Nigeria Professional Football League game decided in Akure on Saturday.

Gambo's Stunner Sink MFM FC in Kano

Former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions,  Kano Pillars Football recorded a 1-0 win over Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club of Lagos in match day 28 encounter played at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Saturday.

Ibezim Wonder Goal Steals Victory for Prime over Comets

A 79th minute stunner from Ikenna Ibezim, was enough to seal a win for Prime Football Club over Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia in a keenly contested Nigeria National League Week 8 game.

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.

2016 Federation Cup Quarters-Final Date, Venues Announced

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has announced centers where this year's Federation Cup quarter finals will take place as well well date for the matches.