2023/2024 NPFL Match Day 5 results
The following are the results of Match Day 5 fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL): Kastina united FC […]
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As EA steals AFCON rights, Botswana looks beyond diamond bling
On September 27, the men who run football in Morocco, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda were high-fiving and popping champagne. Meeting in the Egyptian capital Cairo, […]
Sports Minister, John Enoh, assures NFF Board of support
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has assured the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of support […]
Bauchi Govt sacks WIkki Tourists interim chairman
The Bauchi State Government has terminated the appointment of Mr Aminu Umar, the Chairman Interim Management Team of WIkki Tourists Football Club (FC), with […]
Super Eagles adopt ‘Let’s Do It Again’ mantra for AFCON trophy quest
Super Eagles adopt ‘Let’s Do It Again’ mantra for AFCON trophy quest By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – Three-time champions Nigeria say they have adopted the […]
Okocha calls for proper management of NPFL to attract investors
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has reiterated his call for proper management of the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) league to […]
Match Day two results in 2023/2024 NPFL
The following are the results of Match Day two fixtures played on Sunday in the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), as well as […]
NPFL: Kano Pillars secures slim win over Katsina United
Kano Pillars Football Club on Saturday, defeated visiting Katsina United 1-0 in the match day two of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL). Pillars shrugged […]
Okocha advises Osimhen on Napoli’s Tik Tok saga
Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, has weighed-in on the controversy surrounding the Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen, over the […]
FIFA appoints referees, VAR officials for Nigeria vs Saudi Arabia friendly
FIFA has appointed Portuguese official, Luis Godinho as referee for the international friendly match between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, at the Estadio Municipal de […]
Morocco, Spain, Portugal, others to host 2030 World Cup matches
Morocco, Spain and Portugal have been named hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, while Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will host the opening matches […]
Match fixing: NFF to withdraw club licences
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) said it would withdraw the licence of any football club involved in match fixing in the country. The NFF President, […]
Manchester United suffer Martinez injury blow
Manchester United have announced Lisandro Martinez will be sidelined for an “extended period” after aggravating the foot injury he suffered towards the end of last […]
Napoli refuses to apologise to Osimhen over offensive TikTok Video; insists they ‘never wanted to mock him
Napoli have refused to apologise for their controversial social media post which appeared to mock Victor Osimnhen, insisting they ‘never intended to offend’ their […]
Racial abuse: Minister rallies support for Osimhen, Nigerian athletes
Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan-Enoh, says he is committed to ensuring Nigerian athletes are accorded due respect and not discriminated against.Damgiteapo The […]
Osimhen puts social media storm aside to score for Napoli again
Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen put his social media storm with Napoli to one side to score as they return to winning ways with a 4-1 […]
Nigeria/Benin bid in the forefront as CAF picks AFCON 2025 and 2027 host nations
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – The joint bid by Nigeria and neighbours Republic of Benin has taken the front seat in the race for […]
Ballon d’Or nomination: Fanny Amun applauds Oshoala, Osimhen
Fanny Amun, a former Super Eagles, national U20 and U17 coach, on Tuesday applauded the duo of Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala for being nominated […]
NPFL announces Kick-off date for 2023/2024 league season
The management of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on Monday announced Sept. 30 as kick-off date for the of 2023/24 league season. The Media […]
Tito beat Agwu, win GOtv Boxing Night 29 title
Bolatito “Tito” Oluwole, at the just concluded GOtv Boxing Night 29, beat Celina Agwu to claim the National Cruiserweight Championship following an eight-round unanimous decision. […]