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IMC working to return the NPFL on TV-Paul Bassey
SEDARA OLUWADARA
Elder Paul Bassey who is Vice Chairman of the Interim Management Committee of the Nigerian Professional Football League – NPFL has revealed the...
EKSFA: Local Football Councils election to hold on March 7th.
The Ekiti State Football Association’s LFCs has reeled out the guidelines for its polls.
Scheduled for March 7th, the election will see delegates...
WORD CUP 2016
Gateway United Begin NNL Season On A Winning Note, Defeat Crown FC In Ogbomoso
By Sedara Philip
Gateway United got off to a flying start following a 1- nil away...
Arsenal Kiddies football Academy wins 8th edition of Dr. Iyere Ernest Ahamioje U13 Talent Hunt Championship
Arsenal Kiddies football Academy, this evening defeated hard fighting New Era boys 1-0 to lift...
Sunrise Football Academy Set To Stage Open Screening For Players
The management of Sunrise Football Academy Ilorin has concluded plans to hold an open screening...
WRC Rally Cup
Nigeria youngster hit Four Goals As Gent thrash Zulte Warengem
By Sedara Philip
KAA Gent recorded a resounding 2-6 win over Zulte Warengem on Sunday afternoon...
Sunshine Stars targeting top-three NPFL finish – Chairman
Tunde Ogunja, Chairman of Sunshine Stars Football Club, says they are working to finish the...
Sack Peseiro from Super Eagles job now, 3 sports writers urge NFF
Three sports journalists based in Abuja on Sunday urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to...
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NPFL MD 3: Bayelsa United Secure First League Victory, as Mizo Net a Brace.
A brace from Robert Mizo in each half gave Aiteo cup champions Bayelsa United a 2-1 victory over visitors Wikki Tourist of Bauchi in...
PAKS FA Cup: FC ONE Rocket dumps out Vandrezzer FC to set up Akwa...
By Sedara Philip
FC ONE Rocket came from behind to dump Vandrezzer FC out of the 2023 Akwa Ibom State FA Cup with a deserved...
Luyi Ilemobayo: The diminutive lethal Striker.
By Sedara Oluwadara
Luyi Ilemobayo announced himself to the footballing world in 2007, when he led young stars FC to win the defunct Akinboyo's Cup.
He...
29 referees to receive FIFA badges on Wednesday
A total of 29 Nigerian referees will on Wednesday, 1st February receive their badges to operate as FIFA match officials for the year 2023,...
Top scorer Paul Onuachu helps Genk to beat Anderlecht
By Sedara Oluwadara
Belgian Pro-league top scorer Paul Onuachu was on target again as he powered Genk to a 2-0 away win against Anderlecht in...
TENNIS
Victor Osimhen is my Role Model Osarenkhoe reveals
Imade Osarenkhoe revealed that Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen is his role model.
Bender Insurance striker Imade Osarenkhoe is one of the shining lights in...
Buhari charges Flying Eagles to do Nigeria Proud with AFCON U-20...
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Flying Eagles of Nigeria to win the ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.Nigeria will...
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NNL: Malumfashi fc Stun Kano Pillars FC
By Sedara Philip
Nigerian National League , NNL big name, Kano Pillars fc, Friday evening suffered their first defeat in the current NNL. season losing 1-0 away to Malumfashi fc.
Malumfashi adjudged under dogs prior to...
Let’s Declare A State Of Emergency On Nigerian Football – Football Stakeholders Appeal To...
By Akin Bolarinwa
Football stakeholders are calling the Nigerian Football Federation to declare a state of emergency on the nation's football because of the incessant problems and challenges confronting the game.
According to them, the way...
Arsenal star Saka wins first Premier League award
By Iyinola Kunle
Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka has received the Premier League Player of the Month award for March.
Saka was selected as the best player in the month under review, thanks to his return of...
Man City set for Liverpool test as Arsenal look to maintain Premier League lead
By Sedara Philip
The Premier League returns this weekend after a two-week hiatus with a number of mouth-watering clashes beginning with the early kickoff on Saturday when defending champions Manchester City welcome Liverpool to the...
Yenagoa LGA Wins Inaugural Bayelsa Sports Festival, as Gov Diri Declares Sports Festival Close.
By Hananeel Jackson
Yenagoa Local Government Area have emerged champions of the inaugural Bayelsa State Sports Festival tagged "Access Bank Prosperity Unity Games" after six days of intense contest among the eight LGA'S in...
Ahmed Musa pumps Eaglets’ spirit with pledge of N.5m per goal in Algeria 2023
By Sedara Philip
Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa was the surprise visitor to the camp of Nigeria’s U17 team, Golden Eaglets at ParkView Hotel in Abuja on Wednesday.
Nigeria’s most capped international admonished the players to...
Plateau Utd Vow to End Insurance’s Unbeaten Run
By Sedara Philip
Bendel Insurance is the only team yet to taste defeat in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Monday Odigie’s side enjoyed a five-point lead at the top of Group A...
Mutiu Adepoju Lauds NPFL’s Officiating
By Oyerinde Femi
Former Shooting Stars General Manager, Mutiu Adepoju has hailed officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, so far, saying there has been great improvement by the men at the centre when...
Osimhen to Miss Milan Clash and More Due to Injury
By Sedara Philip
Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Napoli’s Serie A match against AC Milan on Sunday due to injury.
The Partenopei confirmed on Friday that the Super Eagles returned to Naples with complaints...
WAFU B: Nigeria’s Falconets to face Ghana, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, others in maiden...
By Sedara Philip
Nigeria have confirmed their participation in the first edition of the WAFU B Women’s U-20 Cup of Nations, set to take place in Kumasi from May 20 to June 4, 2023.
The tournament,...
Uncapped Super Eagles defender wins Boavista’s best player award for March
By Iyinola Kunle
Bruno Onyemaechi has been named Boavista’s Player of the Month for March after a series of standout performances for the club.
The young defender played a vital role in the team’s games against...
Chelsea edge past Lyon on penalties to reach Champions League semi-final
By Sedara Philip
Chelsea’s hopes of becoming the first English side to win the Women’s Champions League stayed alive at Stamford Bridge as they knocked out reigning champions Lyon on penalties in a breathtaking finale.
Substitute...
WCC:Highlander FC whip Youngchester FA 8-1 As Success FC record first win
By Oyerinde Femi
Highlander fc started their group C opener with astonishing and brilliant display of 5 goals in the first half before they later scored 3 more goals in the second half.
Afeez Babatunde with...
Agbana wonderful Football Academy Ease past Ajaiye FC
By Sedara Philip
Agbana wonderful Football Academy yesterday defeated Ajaiye FC by 2goals to nil.
Alex Moses put Agbana wonderful Football Academy ahead in ten minutes from time.
Owede Franklin however sealed the win late on with...
Teniola Faromoju Rewards MMGS’ AIONIAN Medalists.
By Sedara Philip
....... officials get rewarded
The national President of MMGS Alumni association who doubles as the Founder, Johnson Teniola Foundation,JTFF, Mr Teniola Faromoju has rewarded the 16 athletes who won medals for Manuwa...
Peseiro Receives Partial Payment From NFF
There was a massive cash out for the coaches of the various national teams of Nigeria this week, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) paid the Super Eagles head coach and others.
Super Eagles coach,...
Niger Tornadoes’ David Okoromi Sets Sight on Super Six
The rampaging Niger Tornadoes' striker David Okoromi said his club's priority for the current season is a top 3 finish in Group B. Okoromi stated this during an interview shortly after his team defeated...
AFCON 2023 Gets kickoff date
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed on Thursday that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Cote d’Ivoire 2023 will take place from Saturday, 13 January 2024, until 11 February.
This is the 34th edition...
UWCL: Oshoala scores in Barcelona’s 5-1 demolition of Roma
By Iyinola Kunle
Barcelona book a place in the semi-final against Chelsea or Lyon after sidestepping Roma.Asisat Oshoala scored and assisted as Barcelona confirmed their place in the semi-final of the UEFA Women's Champions League...
Agbana wonderful Football Academy Appoints Club Officials
By Oyerinde Femi
Agbana wonderful Football Academy has appointed some club officials.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the proprietor, Ademola Agbana said the club made four appointments.
Ojo Blessing Ayodeji has been appointed as one...
NPFL TOP SCORERS’ CHART
By Sedara Philip
Imade Osarenkhoe scored his ninth goal of the season in Bendel Insurance 1-1 draw with Akwa United with Chukwuemeka Obioma put Enyimba ahead before being pegged back by visiting Nasarawa United.
With the...
NPFL STANDINGS AFTER MATCHDAY ELEVEN
After wins for Remo Stars, Shooting Stars,Niger Tornadoes, Gombe United and Abia Warriors.
Here is the Standings
Niger Tornadoes 2-0 Wikki Tourists: Tornadoes Completes The double over Wikki Tourists, Extends Unbeaten...
By Oyerinde Femi
The Ikon Allah Boys continued their fine run of form as they produced a spectacular display to inflict defeat on visiting Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi in an NPFL Match-Day 11 encounter...
NPFL:Bendel Insurance Forced To 1-1 Draw By Visiting Akwa Utd
By Iyinola Kunle
The Nigeria Premier Football League Group A leaders Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin were today forced to a 1-1 draw by visiting Akwa United in week eleven game played at the...
NWFL WK 11 RESULTS AND STANDINGS
Nigerian Women Football League entered Matchday Eleven with only two wins.
Edo Queens beat Robo Queens by two goals to nil while Nasarawa Amazons pipped Ibom Angels by one goal to nil.
Other matches ended in...
We’re working assiduously to raise a team that will do Nigeria proud – Ugbade
By Iyinola Kunle
Head Coach Nduka Ugbade says the Nigeria U17 technical team of which he is the head is working quietly but diligently and assiduously to raise a squad capable of doing Nigeria proud...
WCC: Invincible FC, Mighty Sparrow Share Spoils As Jumtom U-14, Rising Stars Encounter Ends...
By Sedara Philip
It was a tension-soaked encounter this evening as Mighty Sparrow forced invincible FC to a draw.
Having lost their first Match, Invincible FC knew that a win must be secured to get an...
NPFL Round Up: Bendel Insurance Share Spoils with Akwa United As Remo,Shooting Stars Secure...
By Sedara Philip
Imade Osarenkhoe eight goals of the season was unable to secure the maximum three points for the Benin side as Akwa United fought back and found an equaliser via Cyril Olisema.
In Aba,...
Ferguson, Wenger Inducted Into Premier League Hall Of Fame
By Iyinola Kunle
Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have been inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame following thier historic contributions to the league,The duo became the first managers to be inducted in the...
FIFA removes Indonesia as host of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™
By Sedara Philip
Indonesia was stripped of hosting the men’s Under-20 World Cup on Wednesday amid political turmoil regarding Israel’s participation.
FIFA said Indonesia was not ready to stage the 24-team tournament scheduled to start on...
NNL Seeks Probe Against Referees For Poor Performance
Following series of allegations bothering on some questionable refereeing decisions, in games played on matchday 2 of the 2022/2023 Nigeria National League, the league body wants the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation's Referees Appointment...
Mali, Guinea through as TotalEnergies U23 AFCON qualifiers climax in style
By Sedara Philip
All the eight countries to play at the 2023 TotalEnergies Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) were known on Tuesday night following the conclusion of the qualifying phase for the tournament.The final...
NPFL SUPER 6 TO HOLD IN LAGOS OR ABUJA
By Iyinola Kunle
The the Super Six will take place in a state that doesn't have an NPFL club.The Head of operations of the Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
NPFL: Fans charge Sunshine Stars to defeat Doma United
Hostility continues in the Abridged Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as Sunshine Stars host Doma United in the mid-week encounter.
They had played 1-1 with their visitors in the first leg of the league at...
36 Lion Lifts Lagos Supremacy Cup
By Sedara Philip
36 Lion have emerged champions of Lagos Supremacy Cup Scouting Tournament after they defeated Spartan FC 4-3 on penalties.
Olawumi Lateef fired Lion ahead just before the break.
Ayo Adele drew Spartan level from...
Ugboaja Emmanuel:The 15-year-old AIONIAN Table Tennis Champion
By Sedara Philip
Ugboaja Emmanuel is a SS3 student of Victory College, Ikare-akoko.
Having represented his school in the various local tournaments,the AIONIAN Festival opportunity came knocking and he grabbed it.
At the Just Concluded AIONIAN Festival...
U-23 AFCON Qualifier: Guinea Dash Olympic Eagles’ hope, Secure second leg victory in Casablanca
Nigeria U-23 male team Olympic Eagles were this beaten by their Guinean counterparts.
Having played a goaless draw in Abuja last week,it became an herculean task.
Algasimme Bah and Aly Soumah second half goals knocked out...
Match Preview:Niger Tornadoes 🆚 Wikki Tourists
By Sedara Philip
Tornadoes Targets Double Over Wikki Tourists, As The Ikon Allah Boys Aims To Consolidate On Road Victory:
Still basking in the euphoria of last weekend's victory in far away Uyo against Dakkada FC...
AFCONQ: Super Eagles goalie, Uzoho suspended for Sierra Leone clash
By Iyinola Kunle
Goalkeeper Francis Uzoho will miss the Super Eagles decisive 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying away clash in Sierra Leone in June due to suspension.
The Omonia Nicosia of Cyprus goalie picked up...
Tubaba Pre-season Cup : Dynamo FC,Weli Weli FC Sanctioned As Unruly Footballers expelled
By Sedara Philip
The organizers of Tubaba Pre-season Cup have sanctioned duo of Dynamo FC and Weli Weli FC over Unsportsmanship behaviors.
According to the organizers,the sanctioned teams involved in acts that could bring the game...
1,200 Athletes Jostling For Honours At Bayelsa Sports Festival
By Iyinola Kunle
As Gov Diri explains reason for sports show
Over 1.200 athletes are jostling for honours at the maiden Bayelsa State Sports Festival that began on Sunday in Yenagoa, the state capital which was...
WCC2023: Johnson Olasunkanmi brace, Adebayo Precious Hat-Trick Give JumTom FA U-14 5-3 victory over...
By Oyerinde Femi
It was an atmosphere of drama at Beulah High School Turf when 3 goals were scored within the opening 5 minutes into the second half by JumTom u14 players.
Golden Noble FC U-14...
Shaba FC Beat Tomorrow Leaders FC in Group D Opener!
By Oyerinde Femi
Shaba FC of Irele began their campaign in WCC 2023 with an impressive win over Tomorrow Leaders FC of Ore to go top of the log of Group D.
There were great chances...
Middle East first season debut excites Mike Gbajie
By Iyinola Kunle
Nigeria born German striker Mike Gbajie has described his first season for Gulf united football club Dubai as a big opportunity to play and prove a point in middle East.
Speaking to our...
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante set to agree new deal
By Iyinola Kunle
Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is reportedly in the ‘final stages’ of reaching an agreement on fresh terms at Stamford Bridge.
N’Golo Kante’s deal with Chelsea is set to expire at the end of...
Former Nigeria’s Number 1 Gymnast, Fakiyesi Bankrolls Ekiti Junior Gymnastics
ChampionshipJunior gymnasts from various parts of Ekiti State will Tuesday, April 4 converge on the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti to contest for laurels in the maiden edition of Ekiti State Junior Gymnastics...
Sunrise Football Academy Set To Stage Open Screening For Players
The management of Sunrise Football Academy Ilorin has concluded plans to hold an open screening for players to join the Academy.
In a statement signed by the President of Academy, Adeniran Kayode, the screening is...
Super Eagles Edge Guinea-Bissua to go top of the table
Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau by a lone goal away from home to go top of group A table with 9 points and the result from the...
Okocha More Skillful Than Messi, Ronaldo’
Liverpool legend, John Barnes, reckons that retired Nigeria international, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha is the most skillful player the world has witnessed.
Barnes was a guest on SuperSport along with Thomas Mlambo and Leeds United legend...
Capello Hails Osimhen’s Qualities
Veteran coach Fabio Capello has spoken highly of Napoli’s striker Victor Osimhen, highlighting his fighting spirit and heading abilities as his two most important qualities.
In an interview with the newspaper Marca (as per Tutto...
Sack Peseiro from Super Eagles job now, 3 sports writers urge NFF
Three sports journalists based in Abuja on Sunday urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to relieve Jose Peseiro of his Super Eagles Head Coach job before it is too late
They made the call...
AFCON 2023 Guinea-Bissau v Nigeria: Iheanacho Ndidi dropped as Moffi partners Osimhen up front
By Iyiola kunle
Jose Peseiro's starting 11 against Guinea Bissau has been released, and Iheanacho and Ndidi start from the bench.
Jose Peseiro has named his starting lineup for the AFCON 2024 qualifier clash against Guinea-Bissau...
NNL23: Ekiti United FC Charged To Secure NPFL Spot At The End Of The...
By Iyinola Kunle
The Resident Pastor, Living Faith Church Headquarters, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Pastor Olaife Solomon Olanrewaju has charged Ekiti United Football Club to strive towards securing a spot in the Nigeria Premier Football...
Falode unveils FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy in Abuja
By Sedara Philip
Nigeria Football Federation Executive Committee member, Aisha Falode, was on duty in Abuja, where she helped unveiled the FIFA Women's World Cup trophy for the 2023 edition, at the NICON HIlton Hotel,...
RANGERS SUBDUE STUBBORN BAYELSA UNITED IN AWKA
It was a come-from-behind win for the ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C over visiting Bayelsa United with a 2-1 win as the second round of 2022/2023 NPFL Abridge season, Group B matches began at...
NPFL: Doma United Secure a vital win over Lobi Stars
By Sedara Philip
Doma United on Sunday evening brushed aside group B leaders Lobi Stars 2-0 to record a vital victory at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe.
The Nigeria Premier Football League debutant turned on the...
NPFL Wk10: Imade Osarenkhoe delivers As Insurance FC Survives In Elephants Jungle
By Sedara Philip
Bendel Insurance Football Club of Benin showed character and resilience as they came from behind to pull a 1-1 draw at Enyimba International FC in the 2023 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...
NPFL: Omaka,Kadri’s goals give Kwara United victory over El-kanemi Warriors
By Iyinola Kunle
Two late goals from Omaka Anthony and Samad Kadri ensured Kwara United Football Club silenced stubborn El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in the Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) decided...
Antonio Conte: Tottenham manager leaves after 16 months in charge
By Iyinola Kunle
Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Antonio Conte has left the club by mutual consent after 16 months in charge.
Conte departs Tottenham following an extraordinary rant against his players after...
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Waldrum invites Ebi, Oshoala, Ajibade, 20 others for Haiti &...
Coach Randy Waldrum has invited 23 players ahead of Super Falcons International friendlies in April.
Desire Oparanozie was named in the squad and is set to return to the national team after a lengthy absence.
ALL...
NPFL : Sunshine stars drew Tourists 1-1 in Bauchi, retains 3rd Position on the...
By Iyinola Kunle
Edith Agoye's tutored Sunshine stars today held wikki tourists of Bauchi 1-1 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa stadium to retain it's 3rd position on the abridged group B table.
The Ondo state sponsored...
AIONIAN Festival: MMGS wins 14 medals, Emerges second best School
By Sedara Philip
Manuwa Memorial Grammar School Iju-odo has emerged as the second best School at the 2023 AIONIAN Festival held in Ibadan,Oyo State.
MMGS finished second behind Yewa College,Awori Ogun State.
MMGS won 6 Gold medals,5...
NNl 2023: Kogi United Edge Hard Fighting Mighty Jet Fc In Lokoja
By Sedara Philip
A 10 Minute goal from the Penalty Spot by Salisu Tanko after a Mighty Jet defender handled the ball in his box was enough to hand the host all 3 points at...
ONDO REFEREES COUNCIL’S ELECTION: RETURN OF SEKITERI ,DAWN OF NEW ERA IN FOOTBALL...
By Sedara Philip
Ondo State football stakeholders has congratulated Bolanle Sekiteri on her emergence as the new chairman Ondo state referee council.
In statement statement signed in Akure by its convener Otunba Dele Ologbese,he described...
Crest FM’s OAP Ijobasport is set to organise Football Competition for physically challenged...
Award-winning Yoruba Sportscaster of Crest 91.1FM, Ibadan, Olusola Alabi also known as "Ijobasports" is set to organise Football Competition for physically challenged people in Nigeria.
The football competition tagged “ijobasports Blind Soccer Championship” is mainly...
NPFL: Sunshine Stars Fortify squad with six new players
By Oyerinde Femi
.....Ondo State sports commissioner boasts of continental ticket
As the second round of the 22/23 NPFL Abridge season continues across the country on Sunday, Sunshine Stars of Akure has announced...
FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy lands in Nigeria.
By Iyinola Kunle
The original FIFA Women’s World Cup™️ Trophy, to be competed for by 32 teams from across the globe from 20th July to 20th August this year, landed in Nigeria’s federal capital, Abuja...
Friendly: Agbana wonderful Football Academy thrash Ekiti United feeders 3-0
By Iyinola Kunle
As part of preparations for the forthcoming nationwide League, Agbana wonderful Football Academy thrashed Ekiti United feeders by 3goals to nil.
Ogunleye Timilehin put Agbana wonderful Football Academy ahead with a sublime finish.
Jamiu...
Oguntuase Adesina Gives Acceptance Speech As New Elected Chairman Ekiti State Referee Council
By Oyerinde Femi
The new elected chairman of Ekiti State Referee Council Oguntuase Adesina has given his acceptance Speech.
In the speech,he described his election as no victor,no vanquish.
The speech reads:
FULL TEXT OF AN ACCEPTANCE SPEECH...
Sportgister celebrates Ayokunle Oluwatope on Birthday.
By Oyerinde Femi
The publisher of Sportgister Nigeria Sedara Philip has felicitated with CEO Tubaba scouting football network Nigeria comrade Ayokunle Oluwatope known as TUBABA as he adds another year today.
In a statement signed by...
Ondo State Referee Council Elects New Executives
By Iyinola Kunle
Ondo State Referee Council has elected new Executives.
Th Newly Elected Executives of Ondo State (Football) Referees Council are as follows
Office and occupiers:-
1. Council...
Super Eagles beg Nigerians after loss to Guinea Bissau
By Oyerinde Femi
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to continue to support the team in its cause to secure 2025 AFCON tickets.
This was contained in a tweet posted on the...
WCC:Mighty Sparrow FA Pip Debutant Trinity FC in the Opener
By Femi Oyerinde
The long awaited West Challenge Cup in Odigbo LGA sees alot of sensational moments where all football Stakeholders, clubs and fans enjoy the atmosphere of WCC once again!
Group A, Trinity FC under...
Beyond Limits to participate in the Adidas Cup in the USA
By Iyinola Kunle
The Ikenne-Based Academy will be joining 49 different clubs from 12 countries
Remo Stars Academy Beyond Limits will be participating in the 2023 Adidas Cup in the USA.
The Ikenne-Based Academy will be joining...
Ondo Schools Rack up 15 Medals As AIONIAN Festival Enters Day Two
As the 2023 AIONIAN Festival entered Day two,Ondo state contingents have put up a magnificent shows.
Victory college Ikare-akoko known as Ikare house toppled the remaining Ondo schools with Four Gold medals and 2 Silver...
Oguntuase Adesina Elected As the new chairman Ekiti State Referee Council
By Iyinola Kunle
An astute sports administrator Adesina Oguntuase has been elected as the new chairman Ekiti State Referee Council
Other new executive members are
Chairman — MR OGUNTUASE ADESINA
Deputy Chairman — MR ONILEARO KAYODE AYODELE
Vice Chairman...
Reactions trail Super Eagles’ Shock home defeat by Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau
By Sedara Philip
NIGERIANS have expressed disappointment as the Super Eagles lost to Guinea Bissau at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.The Nigerian national football team lost the match by a lone goal.The match which...
AFCON 2023: Guinea-Bissau Stun Shambolic Super Eagles in Abuja
By Sedara Philip
The Matchday 3 of the ongoing African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and The Wild Dogs of Guinea Bissau ended 0-1 at the M.K.O Abiola Stadium in...
Breaking: Ondo state win first medal At AIONIAN Festival
By Sedara Philip
Muhammad Abubakar of Imade College Owo has won Ondo state first medal at the ongoing AIONIAN Festival in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Muhammed Finished second in the #1500m boys to win Silver medal.
Umoru blessing...
NNL23: ABS FC begin new season with victory over Mailantarki FC
By Sedara Philip
ABS Ilorin FC on Thursday defeated Mailantarki Care FC of Abuja 1-0 in their Nigeria National League (NNL) opening match which held at their adopted home of Soun Stadium in Ogbomoso.
A 21st...
Harry Kane breaks Wayne Rooney’s all-time England goalscoring record
By Sedara Philip
Harry Kane became England's all-time top scorer with his 54th goal for his country in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier against Italy.
Kane, 29, equalled Wayne Rooney's record with a goal in their...
AFCON 2023: In-form Victor Osimhen to lead Eagles’ attack against Guinea-Bissau
By Sedara Philip
The three-time African champions will resume their Africa Cup Nations Qualifying campaign against Guinea-Bissau.
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro is expected to name Victor Osimhen in attack as Nigeria take on Guinea-Bissau in...
NFF’s partners dangle N3 Million for various awards
By Sedara Philip
The Super Eagles have a lot to look forward to on Friday, apart from the three points that will put daylight between them and any other team in their 2023 Africa Cup...
Thomas Tuchel set to be announced as new Bayern Munich head coach
By Sedara Philip
Thomas Tuchel is set to become Bayern Munich’s new head coach with Julian Nagelsmann likely to be relieved of his duties.
The news comes as a great surprise to the footballing world, with...
Representatives of Super Eagles Supporters Club Meet NFF President Ahead of Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau...
By Sedara Philip
The representatives of Super Eagles Supporters Club have met the President of Nigeria football federation Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau in Abuja.
Recall that the super Eagles Supporters Club were recently in Egypt to support...
Egyptian Referee Suspended For Using Spectator’s Phone To Review Goal
By Sedara Philip
An Egyptian referee, Mohamed Farouk, has been suspended indefinitely by the country's FA, after allegedly disallowing a goal after looking at footage on a spectator's phone.
Mohamed Farouk took charge of an Egyptian...
Kano Pillars ,Katsina United And Heartland Football Clubs Begin Life In NNL With Victories
By Sedara Philip
It was victory songs for three notable Nigeria clubsides Kano Pillars,Katsina United and Heartland of Owerri as they began campaign for promotion in the Nigeria National League (NNL)
The trio failed to keep...
MMGS Targets Podium Finish As 2023 AIONIAN Festival Begins Today
By Sedara Philip
Ibadan Grammar School Ibadan will as from today play host to the remaining eleven AIONIAN brotherhood schools.
It would be recalled that Manuwa Memorial Grammar School hosted thelast AIONIAN Festival in 2022.
Athletes will...
NNL Newcomers Hypebuzz Fc and Kogi United Fc Share Spoils In Lokoja.
By Sedara Philip
The Match day one clash of Group A1 of the Northern Conference between Kogi United Fc and League Newcomers Hypebuzz Fc of Abuja at the Confluence Stadium Lokoja ended One goal...
Ex-Rivers United Ace Signs For Enyimba
By Sedara Philip
Nigerian giants Enyimba have completed a deal for Super Eagles winger Chijioke Akuneto, signing him on a short-term contract until the end of the season.
The former Rivers United winger joins as...
NPFL Remo Stars unveil Super Eagles star
By Sedara Philip
The Ikenne club, with only eight goals in nine matches in the NPFL this season, have bolstered their attacking option
Remo Stars have completed the signing of the 2018 Nigeria Premier Football...
Gateway United Begin NNL Season On A Winning Note, Defeat Crown FC In Ogbomoso
By Sedara Philip
Gateway United got off to a flying start following a 1- nil away victory over Crown FC in a match day 1 encounter of the 2022/2023 Nigeria National League (NNL) at the...
Buhari lauds achievements in sports under Minister Dare
By Sedara Philip
President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded the medal-winning efforts of several Nigerian athletes and their counterparts in other sports, saying that their dedication and commitment was awe-inspiring.
The President stated this when he received...
NPFL: NASARAWA UNITED UNVEIL NEW PLAYERS
By Sedara Philip
Nasarawa United Football Club, Lafia, have unveiled eight new players for the remainder of the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier Football League season and for the future.
The newly acquired players comprise one goalkeeper,...
NNL: Ijebu United Stun Joy Cometh in Lagos
By Sedara Philip
Ogun State based club side Ijebu United started their campaign in the 2023 Nigeria National League season with an away win over Joy Cometh on Wednesday in Lagos.
The host took the lead...
Osun United,Osun Babes Get Brand New buses from the State government
By Sedara Philip
The administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has presented two newly-bought buses to the two state-owned football clubs, Osun United and Osun Babes.
The governor promised to positively turn around the...
ABS FC FC unveil 30 players for new NNL season, set sights on NPFL...
.....sign partnership with three Academies
Ahead of the club's season opener against Mailantarki Care FC of Abuja on Thursday, ABS Ilorin FC has unveiled 30 players for the Nigeria National League(NNL) 2022/2023 season.
The well...
Smart City vs Sporting Lagos: Sporting show strength to win 1-2 over hosts.
The first game of the NNL 2022/2023 season saw Smart City FC play hosts to Sporting Lagos in an all Lagos affair.
Early pressure from the visitors forced a defensive error from the hosts,...
U23AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles held by Guinea in Abuja
By Sedara Philip
Nigeria’s U23 side were forced to a goalless draw by their Guinean counterparts at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Wednesday.
It is the first leg of the U23 Africa Cup of...
NNL’23: Vandrezzer Defeat Go-Round in Omoku
Vandrezzer FC kick-off their 2023 Nigeria National League campaign with a great result, outclassing their host Go-Round FC 3-1 in Omoku Rivers State on Wednesday evening, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com.
The African Lions started the game on...