Nigeria National League
Osun FC lifts suspension on Bright Omokaro, others
Management of Osun United Football Club of Osogbo has lifted the suspension placed on the team’s Head Coach, Bright Omokaro.
Osun United management suspends head coach, two others
The management of Osun United on Tuesday suspended some members of the team’s coaching crew over poor performance.
NRA condemn attacks on referees, threaten boycott of unsafe grounds
The Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) has strongly condemned the renewed incessant attacks on its members at various venues of the country’s leagues.
NNL: Osun United banished to Ilorin, fined for breaching coronavirus protocols
Osun United Football Club of Osogbo have been banished to the Ilorin Township Stadium and fined the sum of N300,000 for breaching COVID-19 protocols.
Brazilian winger Ivo Junior joins NNL club Vandrezzer FC
The 27-year-old penned a one-year contract to keep him with the Lions of Naija until the end of the 2020/2021 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign, having passed his medicals.
Niger Tornadoes players undergo cardiac tests
Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna on Tuesday conducted compulsory Electrocardiography (ECG) tests for their players to ascertain their heart conditions.
NNL sets January 6 deadline for clubs to complete registration
The Nigeria National League has given deadline for Clubs to fulfill registration requirements and formalities ahead the new season according to the League’s Chief Operating Officer, Emmanuel Adesanya.
Kogi United star laments uncertain NNL kickoff date
Kogi United and Super Sand player Victor Talle has lamented the current uncertain situation of things as regards the commencement of the new Nigeria National League season.
Niger Tornadoes management reiterates commitment to welfare of players, officials
The Niger Tornadoes FC management on Thursday reiterated its commitment to the welfare of players and coaches to enable the team perform optimally.
Heartland head coach debunks exit reports
Heartland FC coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has debunked reports of his departure from the Nigerian Professional football league side.
Tosin Omoyele joins Enyimba from Plateau United
Plateau United forward Tosin Omoyele has completed his transfer to Enyimba International Football Club of Aba.
Abia Warriors completes the signing of Mustapha Jibreel from Mighty Jets
Nigeria professional football league side Abia Warriors of Umuahia has completed the signing of a mighty jet youngster, Mustapha Jibreel.
Sports ministry gives NFF go ahead to disburse FIFA’s $2 million fund
The NFF Executive Committee has been given the go ahead by the leadership of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports, to share the two million dollar (#772m) fund from FIFA across the various clubs and governing bodies of the various Leagues.
NFF announces beneficiaries of $2 million coronavirus relief fund
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, the Supporters Club, as well as Mascots, have all been captured in the breakdown of planned distribution of monies received by the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA, CAF and sponsors.
NFF appoints Senator Ogba as NNL new boss
Chairman Senate committee on sports and Ebonyi state Football Association boss Senator Obinna Ogba has been appointed as the new Chairman of the 2nd tier Nigeria National League NNL.
Oyo governor sets promotion target for Shooting Stars
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has set a target for the management of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan in the club’s campaign in the 2020/2021 football season.
NFF set to support league clubs for next season’s campaign
The Nigeria Football Federation will provide support for Clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nationwide League for next season’s football campaign, as a result of challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Federation’s President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick.
Amaju Pinnick: NFF set to support league clubs for next season’s campaign
Nigeria Football Federation will provide support for Clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeria National League, Nigeria Women Football League and the Nigeria Nationwide League for next season’s football campaign, as a result of challenges that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic, says the Federation’s President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick.
Abdul Sule confirms NNL no promotion, no relegation adoption
Ex international and Chairman of Nigeria National League club owners Abdul Sule has stated that the Nigeria National League is set to adopt the no promotion no relegation format.
NFF gives out palliatives to clubs in Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation on Thursday handed out palliatives to representatives of 14 different clubs and two communities in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as token support in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic ravaging the entire world presently.
Amaju Pinnick mourns death of NFF executive member
A Member of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation and Chairman of the Nigeria National League, Hon. Chidi Ofo Okenwa, died yesterday morning at the age of 50.
NFF exco member passes on
A Member of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation and Chairman of the Nigeria National League, Hon. Chidi Ofo Okenwa died on Tuesday morning at the age of 50.
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Bandits attack church, kill medical doctor, abduct many in Kaduna
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Anambra CP charges officers to protect themselves, resist further attacks
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Governor Uzodinma meets President Buhari, seeks deployment of more security men in Imo
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