Nigeria National League
LMC approves Akwa Starlets’ change of name
The League Management Company (LMC) has approved the change of name of Akwa Starlets to Dakkada International FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Vandrezzer unveil Brazil midfielder Alberico Da Silva
Alberico Da Silva previously had stints with Nigeria Professional Football League clubs, FC IfeanyiUbah and Akwa United under his compatriot, coach Rafael Everton.
Kwara United back in NPFL after acquiring Delta Force slot
After just a match in the 2019/2020 Nigeria National League (NNL), Kwara United Football Club, are back in the elite league, with the acquisition of the slot of Delta Force Football Club in the top flight.
U23 AFCON: Niger Tornadoes hold Olympic Eagles in friendly
Nigeria’s U23s, the Olympic Eagles, were held to a 0-0 draw by Nigeria National League (NNL) club, Niger Tornadoes in a friendly game at the FIFA Goal Project training pitch, Abuja, on Tuesday morning.
Ngozi Elechi leaves Warri Wolves on mutual agreement
Ngozi Elechi has told newsmen that he has mutually parted company with newly promoted NPFL side, Warri Wolves.
Akwa Starlets crowned 2019 NNL champions
Akwa Starlets have been crowned Champions of the 2018/19 Nigeria National League (NNL) season after dispatching Adamawa United 2-0 in the final game of the Super 4 Playoff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium.
NNL fines Jigawa Golden Stars over post-match conference offence
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has imposed a Two Hundred Thousand Naira (₦200,000) fine on Jigawa Golden Stars for post-match Conference offence committed by the Technical Adviser , Rabiu Tata.
Oyo commissioner-nominee hopes to revive 3SC, Crown
Seun Fakorede, who was nominated by Governor Seyi Makinde, has promised to develop the sporting sector in Oyo State if assigned to man the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Niger Tornadoes set for MFM friendly ahead Caf Confederation Cup tie
Caf Confederation Cup campaigners Niger Tornadoes will engage Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side MFM in a friendly at the Agege Stadium, Lagos, on Monday.
Tope Bulus replaces Fidelis Ilechukwu at MFM head coach
Former Enugu Rangers assistant coach, Tope Bulus, has emerged as the choice of MFM Football Club of Lagos as replacement for Fidelis Ilechukwu who has moved to Heartland of Owerri.
Heartland fans optimistic as club unveils Fidelis Ilechukwu
Fans of Owerri based Premier league side Heartland, are hoping that the coming of Fidelis Ilechukwu as coach of the side will mark a return to winning ways when the Nazi Millionaires were too hot for comfort.
Heartland to unveil Fidelis Ilechukwu as new head coach on Monday
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Heartland have announced the appointment of Fidelis Ilechukwu as their new coach ahead of the new season.
Crime Busters: My dream is to get police team into NNL, NPFL for first...
Ebere Amaraizu, General Manager, Crime Busters FC of Enugu, says that his utmost dream is to qualify the police football team to the Nigeria National League (NNL) and Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
Tornadoes overhaul squad ahead CAFCC, second tier NNL campaign
Nigeria National League (NNL) side Niger Tornadoes have have released 11 players from their squad ahead of their First-Round match in the Caf Confederation Cup against Guinea’s Santoba Conakry.
NNL Super Four play-offs on hold over logistic issues
Organisers of the annual Super Four Play-offs that determines champions of the second tier domestic league, the Nigeria National League (NNL) have informed newsmen that the event earlier billed for Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba from July 31 to 3 August, 2019, has been put on hold, citing ‘logistic’ reasons.
Super Falcons assistant coach dedicates Rotary club award to grassroots sports
Super Falcons assistant coach Maureen Madu believes that Nigeria has the potential to dominate continental and global sporting space if more and genuine attention is paid to grassroots sports.
Federation Cup: Niger Tornadoes promised reward for win over Kano Pillars in final
The management of Nigeria National League (NNL) side Niger Tornadoes has promised N500,000 cash reward for each goal scored by the team against Kano Pillars in the final of the 2019 Federation Cup.
NNL: Senator Saraki’s club goes on indefinite break
The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC of Ilorin has approved an indefinite break for staff, players and technical crew of the club.
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