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It was celebration of sorts inside Karkanda stadium located within Katsina state capital, venue of one of the Match day 3 of Nigeria National League; NNL after Supreme Court FC of Abuja spanked Spotlight FC 3-2 in a densely hot weather on Sunday. The shema boys were the same team that held Super Eagles turtored by Stephen Keshi to a goaless draw five days ago on the same ground. Though the game against their League foes began with the home team dominating affairs in the first 20 minutes of play, the Apex Boys as Abuja based side are fondly called took over missing flurry of chances before Spotlight got an opener in the 38 minutes. Five minutes on, Supreme striker Peter Michael leveled the goal tally before half time. Back in the second half, Spotlight fought harder and took the lead once more before their Defence foul right in front of goal post allowed substitute Friday Jacob who scored from spot kick to level score again for Supreme Court in the 87th minutes. Another substitute

Prime Football Club bounced back from last week’s defeat against Ikorodu United to secure their second win in three matches. The Omoluabi Giants strengthened their grip in the Nigeria National League with a 2-0 win at home to Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia. Prime influential attacking pair, Chukwuemeka Robert Ogundu and Damola Fakayode, were both on target on Saturday at the Sports Complex of Federal Polytechnic, Ede. Prime went ahead in the 15th minute when Ogundu's acrobatic kick beat Comets goalkeeper Ogoke Kingsley, to goal.  But there was no denying the quality of Prime's second goal, in the 30th minute. Stand-in captain, Abdullah Fatai, won the ball from Comets attacker, to launch a rapid counter-attack, Mamud Akorede took the ball forward and then exchanged passes with Ogundu, and Damola Fakayode collecting a superbly-weighted return ball, before sliding a precise shot under Comets goaltender.  Prime were superior in the first half and went in at the break w

Kogi United have secured their first win of the season on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Yobe Desert Stars in Lokoja. The Confluence state club had almost wrapped up the game in first half after gaining a two goal lead from Destiny Ashadi's 14 minutes strike from the spot and a well taken free kick scored by Ernest Governor in the last minute of the first stanza. The second half was not as eventful as the first but Kogi United would still fashioned out the third goal in the 66th minute. Destiny Ashadi collected a through pass from Ismail Mayaki in his half and raced down to goal area before shooting directly to Yobe Stars goalkeeper Victor Philemon who punched it back to the Wada Boys' Number 10 to finished the job and recorded Kogi United's third goal and his brace of the match. While describing the victory as fantastic for his boys, chairman of the Lokoja based side, Abdul Sule noted that the display of soccer artistry would assist Kogi United to get th

Players of Kogi United FC have resolved to give their all as they prepare to host Yobe desert Stars in this weekend's Week Three of NNL. The match billed for Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Saturday will be used to get to winning ways for the Wada Boys after two back-to-back draws in their fixtures. The club's defensive midfielder, Peter Owoicho noted that the Confluence State club have been lifted with an important point secured from Supreme Court last week adding that the encounter against the boys from Damaturu will be used get to their winning mentality back. "We are seriously ready for the weekend match, it's very important, in fact, I can tell you we are on fire now and with God on our side, we will beat Yobe Desert Stars well on Saturday, begins Owoicho. "It's not too good we drew our last match at home, but one point we picked in Abuja (against Supreme court) really helped us and gave us confidence to go into the next game, we are working to get the

Sunshine Stars have been named the winners of the League Bloggers Awards (LBA) Q1 after finishing the top of the Glo Premier League in the first quarter of this season. The Owena Waves, after match day 10 in the Nigerian top flight amassed 20 points, two more than the chasing pack of Kano Pillars and Enyimba in second and third positions respectively. Sunshine Stars won six matches, drew two and lost two while they scored 14 goals, including five of the goals being netted by Tunde Adeniji. They shipped in seven goals from the 10 games played. The Akure club are yet to lose in their last five matches including a win at Heartland and a draw at Nasarawa United. Their last defeat was on match day five when they lost one-nil at El-Kanemi Warriors on April 22. Sunshine Stars have also scored in every of their last five matches in the league. "Sunshine Stars have been playing great football since the second half of the first quarter and it's no surprise that they have emerged w

Niger Tornadoes head coach, Abdullahi Biffo said he was a relieved man after he master-minded a slim one-nil win over FC Zamfara in the week two of the Nigeria National League on Saturday. Tornadoes won the tension-soaked match via a lone strike from Lukman Mohammed at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. “It's a relief, we can't hide it," said Biffo after his men earned their first win of the season after the week one match against Ranchers Bees was moved. "For me it's not about a relief of winning but for me it's about the team and the fans who came to support their darling team." "We have broken the ice and can continue the good work in our next match against FRSC in Abuja. I am happy we got three points and can't ask for more." Biffo, though, conceded it was not a consummate display but was pleased all the same. "In the first half, we passed the ball around and looked sharp. In the second stanza, we didn't play well but w

  Dolphins’ full back, Jonathan Zikiye has explained his 35 yard strike in Jalingo against FC Taraba last Wednesday.   Zikiye got the ball in his own half, took a step forward and shot the ball from distance to beat Chinedu Kawawa in goal for FC Taraba.   “I wasn’t really expecting to score but when the ball came, I gave it a try and then saw it in the net.   “Actually, I called for the ball and when it came, I touched it once and looked up to see the keeper off his line and I gave it a try,” Zikiye said.   Zikiye expressed his joy at the goal in a league that he calls “a difficult one.”   “I’m happy and excited because it is not easy for a defender to score in a difficult league and that was my second goal of the season."   Zikiye adds that he cannot join those who say his goal can be the best this season.   “I have not yet watched the clips of the goal so I cannot judge now if it can be in the running for goal of the season.   “Those that are in charge will be

-With heavy down pour in Lagos on Saturday, thunder struck twice at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos as the Savannah Conference All Stars won their 2nd straight DStv Premier Basketball league AllStar game, with a flamboyant display of long range shots, Alley hoops and  high octane Slam dunks. Powered by reigning All Star MVP Abubakar Usman’s 31 points off  seven, 3 points shot and Kano Pillars team mate Ibrahim Yusuf’s 18 points including 4 from behind the arc, the Savannah conference All Stars put up a shooting clinic on their way to a 102-66 points victory over the Atlantic conference Allstar team. Despite boasting of the likes of legendary Tunji Awojobi who was limited to just 9points, Ben Uzoh (11points) and William Ndoumbe (9points) all on their roster, the Atlantic conference All Stars were dominated in the 2nd and final quarter (10-26) & (16-30),despite starting with a blast trailing by one (18-19) in the opening quarter and put up a strong fight ba

Kogi United Head Coach, Yomi Elijah has praised his boys' resolve and discipline during their goaless encounter against Supreme Court FC in the Week Two of the Nigeria National League, NNL. The match played at Area 3 football pitch, Abuja on Friday saw both sides created few scoring chances but failed to convert them. The Confluence State club displayed excellent maturity as they defended real hard to deny Supreme Court boys from scoring. Elijah who praised his boys for their composure noted that the result would spur them to do better in their subsequent matches. "We thank God for this result and I want to thank our players for their wonderful display, they deserved this point because they worked for it, I praise them well," Elijah begins. "Our first match was unfortunate as we dropped two points at home (against Spotlight FC) the draw we had here has restore our confidence and I'm very confident in them that we will do better than this in other games,"

The League Management Company (LMC) has asked clubs to refrain from acts that run contrary to the terms of contracts entered into with players.  Chairman of the LMC, Mallam Shehu Dikko in reaction to recurring reports of clubs threatening or issuing ultimatums and threat of sack and deduction of salaries of their players and technical crew, urged the various clubs’ management to seek better creative ways of motivating their players and coaches rather than resorting to strong arm and punitive tactics that run counter to extant regulations guiding players’ contract and wages. The LMC Chairman stated that, "We will work with the Clubs to ensure employment contracts are adhered to within the league structure  and employees rights are well respected. It is against the spirit of the contract terms recommended and deposited with us by all the clubs to introduce these pay cuts. It certainly is a potential violation of the minimum wage condition. I urge clubs to find better creative ways

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan fans and supporters are not happy with the poor performance of their darling team in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) hence they want Coach Franklin Howard and the entire technical crew to throw in the towel before the situation get out of hands. Howard returned 3SC back to the top flight in 2014 after they relegated to the second tier league, Nigeria National League (NNL) in the 2012/2013 NPFL season but the Oluyole Warriors are yet to wake up to the hostility of the apex league thus the avid fans and supporters of the team believes the gaffer Franklin Howard lacks the charisma and wherewithal to pilot the team to a successful outing in the league. Speaking after matchday nine encounter between the Ibadan club and Enugu Rangers played on Sunday at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Ibadan, the game ended in a one all draw as the Flying Antelopes shared the spoil with 3SC. A frustrated and angry looking supporter says" Thi

The technical committee in the board meeting on Sunday also placed before the board the bids from Kwara State and Delta State for hosting rights for the 2nd phase of the 2015 Zenith Bank Women Basketball League. With the ancient city of Ilorin hosting the last 2 editions of the 2nd phase of the Zenith Bank female league, the city longs to host the national women's Premier basketball event for the 3rd straight year.  However, there 2015 hosting rights faces tough opposition from one of the strongholds of female basketball in Nigeria, Asaba, Delta state Asaba, perennial hosts of the 2nd phase in the early years of the Zenith league long to get back the rights, having missed out in the last two editions and cities of Akure and Kaduna also playing host of the 2nd phase in times past. The board will announce the host for the 2nd phase as soon as the 1st phase is over following  a close look at the fulfilment of the criteria set by the technical committee for both cities to win the ho

The League Management Company (LMC) has lodged a complaint with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Committee against three center referees and their assistants for poor officiating in some of the Match Day 9 fixtures played on Sunday, May 17. The LMC asked  the Referees Committee to have the officials stepped down from further games should they have been appointed pending the outcome of investigations. The match officials are facing allegations of poor officiating, questionable calls and lack of diligence. Center Referee Henry Ogunyamodi of Ondo State and his assistants are being investigated for the match in Nnewi between hosts Gabros International and Sharks of Port Harcourt. The assistant referees are O. O Awosakin of ondo and Justin Takyun of Nasarawa Also to be investigated are the Referees that handled the Wikki.Tourists versus Lobi Stars match in Bauchi. They are Center Referee Ahmed Dan Zaria from Kaduna State and his assistants Alfa Abdulganiyu from Jigawa and

Former Dolphin star Stone Evbuomwan has hailed the Flying Eagles of Nigeria as a complete team and tipped them to win the FIFA Youth Championship in New Zealand. The Nigerian U-20 side under the tutelage of Coach Manu Garba will be heading to the competition as African Champions after lifting the Cup in Senegal where they defeated the host 1-0 in the final courtesy a wonder strike from Esperance new signing Bernard Bulbwa. Stone who currently plays for Egyptian side Arab Contractors hinges his confidence on the fact that the team has formed a powerful bond coming through the U-17 ranks where they won the FIFA World Cup. ‘The list I saw is a very good one,’ Stone told SportingLife. ‘With Isaac Success, Kelechi Iheanacho, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Kingsley Sokari in the team - the trophy is theirs already. ‘These players have been together since the U-17 maybe with the exception of a few players but their togetherness is impeccable and I wish the team all the best.’ The Former Golden Eagl

Giwa Football Club of Jos red hot striker, Ibrahim Shuaibu disclosed to a Lagos based radio station, Top radio 90.9Fm on Saturday on Lets Talk Nigeria Football radio show that is target this season is to win the league title and emerge a the goal king with 35 goals. The 20-year-old striker has been in a great form this term in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with an impressive start to the season, he has scored five goals in nine league games. His goals also helped his team to finish the month under review without a loss. The sensational striker made his league ambition  known to Nigerians on Saturday in a radio interview saying that his target for the 2014/2015 NPFL season is to win the league shield and the scorer gong with the sole aim of netting 35 league goals. " It hasn't been easy all the while but I thank Allah for how He has been helping me. "The season just started and I think we are pretty good at the moment, my target for the season is to

Ansarudeen Primary School,Lokoja U13 boys defeated Saint Luke Primary School, Lokoja 2-1 to emerge champions of the 2015 Kogi U13 Football Association Cup played at the Kogi Confluence Stadium on Friday.  Goals from Muhammed Sani and Mamud Ali helped the Ansarudeen boys to come back from a goal behind to overcome their Saint Luke counterparts despite Sulieman Yakubu's lone strike in Lokoja. Yakubu strike Saint Luke Primary School into an early lead before Mohammed Sani levelled before the break to ensure the half time scoreline ends at 1-1. In the second half, it was Ali's solitary effort that settled the encounter helping Ansarudeen snatch the winner to ensure his side claimed the coveted maiden trophy with 2-1 victory. Earlier, Ansarudeen defeated Grace International 3-0 in the first round before earning a 2-0 semi-final win over Baptist Primary School played at the Lokoja Township stadium. The first ever age-grade football competition in Kogi, which is organised by the

Whenever the media celebrate Nigerian players, it gets into their head, they start bluffing when perfectly created by the media, girls will roll their eyes and flick their braids while the guys pierce their ears and paint their hair, sag their trousers,forgetting that sagging originally starts from prison. No doubt a lot has been written about Asisat Lamina Oshoala AKA SuperZee or Seedorf whom I met physically for the first time this year at the National stadium in Abuja having admired her prowess from TV and Youtube. As a Liverpool Football Club ardent Fan, I want to say this 20 year old striker is skillful, lucky and a record maker, being the first African player to ever play in the English women league. She is a goal net killer with her skill, talents and team spirit which I hope she can sustain and not get carried away by fame. Her success story is a great one for women football in Africa, she has on several occasions professed her love and commitment to football and it apparen

Supreme Court FC Technical Adviser Fatai Osho has attributed his side loss to Jigawa Golden Stars to inability of his players to convert glaring chances which severally came their way in Hadeija pitch during week one of the Nigeria National League, (NNL) at the weekend. Osho who spoke shortly after the encounter which actually witnessed Apex Boys as Supreme Court team are fondly called having more possession than their host before Jigawa Stars rallied round to get the only goal of the match. According to Coach Osho who was visibly unhappy “ I’m totally disappointed in the game. We made great impact. It’s just that the players couldn’t make the chances that came their way count. “There is no cause for alarm yet. We are still on cause for the rest of the matches this season. We will go and work on noticeable lapses upfront. “Actually our players have to step up their game especially in the area of scoring goals to justify the much time we invested before the league eventually starte

Foremost grassroots football championship NNPC/Shell Cup Semi Finalists are expected to be in Lagos State this evening  for the semifinal games billed to hold on Friday and Sunday, May 22 and 24, 2015, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Four secondary school teams from different four States in Nigeria made the semi final cut. They are Edo State - Rezheight High School from Benin, Kano State - Government Secondary School, Gwale. Imo State - Rochas Foundation College, Ogboko. Kastina State - Government Day Secondary School, Kofar Yandaka. A statement from one the organisers, Akinwale Olushola revealed that the semi finalists are expected to be in Lagos this evening for preparation toward the grand -finale and for the Coaching Clinic with Feyenoord Coaches. The football festival semi final draws of  will take place in Lagos on Thursday, 21st of May, 2015.

Head Coach of Kogi United, Yomi Elijah has expressed optimism on his side's chances to gain promotion to Premier League despite 1-1 draw against Spotlight in the opening day of Nigeria National League, NNL season. Kogi United were behind within just eight minutes of the game when Spotlight capitalized on a lose ball in the midfield and Kabir Janaidu raced down to put the ball in the net. The Confluence State club could have leveled the score but Obinna Martins missed a spot kick for the hosts in the 36th minutes after Keffi Andrew used his hand to block Sanni Idris' goal bound shot. The restart of the grueling encounter saw Kogi United dominating the game thanks to introduction of Ashadi Destiny and Tenimu Abubakar. The pressure on Spotlight's defense was paid off for the Confluence State club as Babangida Chindo headed in Destiny's free kick in the 73rd minutes. All efforts for the home side to get the winning goal proved abortive as Spotlight defended well and we

The Nigeria National League (NNL) finally gets underway this weekend with 16 breathtaking fixtures across various match center as relegated Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs Kaduna United, Gombe United, Crown FC and Nembe City flagged off their lower division campaign. Interesting games are billed to go down this weekend in the second tier league in Nigeria. Kaduna United welcomes Adamawa United at the Kaduna Township Stadium on Sunday. Adamawa United finished the 2013/2014 NNL seasson with 46 points and claimed the six spot while the Crocodiles dropped to the lower division after a 19th place finish last season. Both teams lost their last game in the  Federation Cup, Kaduna United were defeated by Enugu Rangers 8-7 on penalties, Adamawa United didn't made the round of 64 of the Cup competition. The Crocodiles wouldn't want to start the season on a low key, they will be going all out for the maximum points. Having lost out of the Federation Cup in a 3-2 defe

Spotlight FC attacking midfielder Ikechukwu Uzor has praised his team mates for their level of maturity in the 3-1 victory over Idah United in the round of 64 of the Federation Cup. A brace from Usule Martins and one goal netted by Uzor ensured that the first half ended 3-0 in favour of Spotlight at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium. Idah United grabbed a consolation in the dying moments of the game. “The lads were fantastic, they showed maturity against the non-league side. We are happy to have progressed to the next round of the competition,” Uzor was quoted by Nigerian League reporter Ademetan Abayomi. “We have to keep playing in this competition,” the midfielder continued. “Spotlight have a very good spirit and we will continue to show it. We have very good players and very good staff and we are going to improve.” The Katsina-based side will shift its attention to the match day one of the Nigeria National League as they are on the road to Kogi United on Saturday.

Former Super Eagles first choice keeper and Bayelsa United coach, David Ngodingha will be in the dug-out for Go Round FC as they start their campaign in the Nigeria National League on Friday. Ngodingha is however not head of the coaching crew as he is there as coaching consultant or Technical Adviser. Former Dolphins and Lobi Stars attacker, Ngozi Elechi will continue as head coach of the side for the 3rd consecutive season. Team Manager of the club, Soni Uboh says they are confident in the ability of the coaches. “David Ngodingha remains the technical adviser. Remember he was part of the team that went to the UK and we believe what he learned there will be of immense value to the club. “We also have Ngozi Elechi who is an excellent coach and match reader and was part of a recent FIFA coaching course. We have confidence in our coaches,” Uboh said. Players return Soni Uboh was also excited at the return of two of their former players who had ditched the side to join Premier Leagu

Giwa Fc head coach, Tony Bulus and striker Ibrahim Shuaibu, have emerged winners of the League Bloggers Awards (LBA) Manager and Player respectively for the month of April. It is the first time that both men will be named winners of the prestigious award, which honours the best players and managers in the Glo Premier League. Bulus claimed the manager's award by fending off close challenges from Kennedy Boboye (stand-in Sunshine Stars head coach for Englishman Paul Ashworth), Abdu Maikaba (Wikki Tourists) and Kadiri Ikhana (Enyimba). The Giwa FC manager edged the rest of the pack by finishing the month of April unbeaten after guiding his team to two wins, including an away win at Enugu Rangers. Boboye, Maikaba and Ikhana could only help their teams to two wins apiece. In the player's category, it was quite a battle among Shuaibu, Enyimba striker Mfon Udoh, Bayelsa United goalkeeper Bassey Akpan, Ubong Ekpai of Kano Pillars and Wikki's Godwin Obaje. However, the battle

There is going to be a football festival this weekend. It promises to be a showcase of some of the best youth football in the country. For the first time in the 17-year history of the most coveted secondary schools football championship in Nigeria, the NNPC/Shell Cup, the 10 schools that have qualified for the quarter-finals will assemble in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, for a genuine feast of youth football. This new format is been adopted as a bridge for the championship in response to the current political and security conditions in the country by the organizers, the Nigeria School Sports Federation, (NSSF). The over 200 students and their school officials will be housed within the military cantonment at Ojoo barracks where all the matches will also take place over a period of two days – Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17.  The schools that have qualified for this round are from Adamawa, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Kano, Katsina, Nassarawa, Ogun, Rivers,  and Sokoto States. All matches

A quality performance by Waheed Popoola inspired Prime Football Club  to beat none league side, Christ Ambassador Football Club of Lagos, 2-1 in the Federation Cup Round of 64. In the all-important Cup tie, Prime got the curtain raiser after 14 minutes with Waheed Popoola, setting up Damola Fakayode to slot the ball into the net. Christ Ambassador rallied back to level the contest in the 23rd minute via penalty at the MKO Abiola Stadium Abeokuta. Prime got the job done in the 44th minute as Christ Ambassador were unable to withstand the firepower of Prime midfield maestro Hakeem Olalere and Waheed Popoola attacking prowess.  It was a performance that was characterized by grit and defiance, and it was epitomized by enterprising Waheed Popoola, who set up Segun Eyitayo, for the winning goal. The Church side, laboured in vain in search for the equalizer. Prime will lock horn against J. Atete FC of Warri, who whitewashed Sunshine Stars 3-1 in the round of 32.

The Executive Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed that the 2014/2015 season will commence this weekend just as the participating clubs have all known their opponents for the opening week. NNL Chairman, High Chief Emeka disclosed this much in a chat with the media in Abuja yesterday after a meeting of the board called to fine tune the commencement of the league on May 16, 2015. He assured that the league which has suffered two postponements will start on Saturday after all the impediments which have bedeviled the early kick-off have been resolved including the decision to allow clubs to pick the bills of the match officials for now. The NFF executive board member regretted the late commencement of the 2014/2015 NNL season and assured that all the lost ground will be recovered, pointing out that the delay was occasioned by the month-long General Elections in Nigeria starting the February 28 Presidential Elections. Meanwhile, tough fixtures will herald the kick-of

The Kogi State Football Association, a state body under the Nigeria Football Federation, has launched it's first ever official website (www.Kogifa.com). Secretary to the state FA, Mr Augustine Ogunmola, who announced this in a statement, enjoined the media and other stakeholders in football to visit the site regularly for the most current news on football activities in the state. According to him, “the launch of the website was in partial fulfillment of the  recent-elected executive board of Alhaji Umarr Sulieman Isah led Kogi State Football Association during their electioneering campaign.  "We believe doing this we help us connect the state with the international football community and as well emulate our parent association - the Nigeria Football Federation in promoting grassroots football in the country. He further explained that all news stories and photographs on the Kogi FA, grassroots football activities and state-club teams will be put onto the www.kogifa.com. “Al

Remo Stars Football Club travelled to the South South area of the country to face Anambra based side Cardinal FC in the round 64 of the Federation Cup. Head Coach Uche Okagbue has expressed satisfaction over his team's preparedness for the Cup game in Warri. Okagbue who heads down to Warri with his 18 man squad, said it's agame to show his team's readiness for the league Season. "We want to progress in the Federations Cup and we have to start with the game against Cardinal FC in Warri. "We have to command the game from the 1st minute, dominating the game will be key for us and it will encourage us to impose our game on our opponents." "We want to improve on the club's record in this competition and we have to take it one game at a time as this game would also help in getting our match rhythm before the start of the league. "The Sky Blue Stars qualified for the round of 64 as Ogun State Champions after defeating Gateway United in the finals

Supreme court FC Chairman, Alhaji Ahmed Saleh Gambo has reiterated the desire of the club’s management to work tirelessly towards securing a place in the country’s top flight league, the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL. Alhaji Gambo who dropped the hint while unveiling kits for 2014/15 football season, reminded both the players and officials of the need to redouble their effort in a bid to challenge for a higher spot. Represented by Director of Special Duties Mr. Christopher Unigwe, Alhaji Gambo who is also the Chief Registrar of Nigeria’s Supreme Court insisted “On our own, we will continue to encourage the players and officials of the club to perform optimally. I have always stressed the need for the players to play as a team. Let no one be self-centered. “We will provide the enabling environment for success to be achieved. Reasonable request forwarded to us will be treated accordingly. What we need from the team is for them to reciprocate what the management is doing.

The Nigeria Women Football League has concluded arrangements to partner the KC Gaming Network, proponents of the Bet9ja, as the title sponsors of the league. Revealing this after meeting with the management of the company in Lagos, the Chairman of the Nigeria Women Football League Chief Mrs) Dilichukwu Onyedinma said all the arrangements have been concluded for signing of the memoranda of understanding. “Discussions have reached the final stage with KC Gaming Network, the owners Bet9ja to come into the League as our title sponsors for the Nigeria Women Premier League. We have been discussing with them, and there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. We are now set to make it public and the Memorandum of Understanding would soon be signed. This is a good thing for our Women Football League, and whatever that accrues from the deal will go a long way to reduce the burden of our clubs. I want to thank our various clubs for their patience and support; and to the Chairman of the KC G

Dramatic  goals, a squandered opportunity to shake-off a draw specialist tag, distinguished guests at match venues and tenacity of a fledgling club, keeping its bogey status against six-time champions, highlighted match-day 8 of the Glo Premier League yesterday reports www.npfl.ng  Sunshine Stars made the most of the day winning 2-0 in the charged South West Derby against the Oluyole Warriors and going tops of the table for the first time in two seasons. Again, it was Tunji Adeniji, the hero from their 3-0 routing of Heartland in Owerri that opened the scoring on 60th minute while Dele Olorundare consolidated with the second goal seven minutes after. The Akure Club, at 16 points after eight games displace Giwa FC who picked a draw in Aba for the second season running after a nil all score line to move to 15 points. The Jos Elephants thwarted all that six-time champion, Enyimba threw at them including making 100 per cent substitution to keep their undefeated record in two seasons aga

News coming out of Akure Township Stadium, the home of Sunshine Stars is nothing but a huge setback for the league. Sunshine Stars travelled to Owerri in match day 7 and accrued three points with 0-3 scoreline against Heartland. Heads didn't roll and there was no case of assault. Report from trusted and reliable sources has revealed that Sunshine Stars steward attacked and assaulted 3SC GM Rasheed Balogun and team coordinator Danfulani. Investigations are ongoing as regard this evil act, and Sunshine Stars will be greatly dealt with by the LMC.

Confluence Queens FC of Lokoja secured their first win of the season with a 3-0 thrashing of FC Robo in a Week Two encounter of the Nigeria Women Premier League played at Lokoja Confluence stadium. Aishat Bello opened the score sheet in the 33rd minute after both teams failed to find the back of the net for most part of half time. Lola Phillips scored from the spot with just six minutes of restart after Oke Maria handled the ball in Robo's 18-yard box. Substitute Ogunneye Kehinde score the final goal of the game with a superb header following a classic cross from Lola Phillips. Speaking after the game to the club spokesperson Tosin Ojo, the coach of the side Suleiman Adamu known as "Zico" who expressed happiness on the result noted that his side could have done better just as he promised better days ahead for the club. “It was a very important win for us, because this is our first game of the season. Our first half outing was not that impressive, but we came out smok

Sunshine Stars forward, Newman Musa is full of confidence going into the first leg of the 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) South West derby coming up on Sunday in Akure between Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Sunshine Stars. The former Nembe City hitman  has been a blessing in disguise for Sunshine Stars attack since he joined them during  the second stanza of last season transfer window and helped the Akure Gunners retained their top flight status. Newman disclosed in a chat on Saturday that his team will fall their South West arch rival in one of the most talked about NPFL derby fixtures on Sunday, he believes that the Oluyole Warriors are no threat to his team title ambition. "The game of football can be very funny at times because anything can happen but concerning the South West derby we will fall 3SC by God's grace. "The team Spirit in camp is very high because we want to turn the table around after tomorrow's game, am co

Rafiat Sule and Joy Bokiri continued their heroic performance as they scored a goal each to power Bayelsa Queens to a comfortable 2-0 win over Adamawa Queens in the match day two of the Nigeria Women Premier League at the Oghara Township Stadium on Saturday.  Sule fired Bayelsa Queens upfront with a sumptous strike in the 27th minute before Bokiri cemented the win sixteen minutes from time. The duo had inspired Rollandson Odeh's women to a deserving 2-1 win over FC Robo last weekend. For coach Odeh, he needed the maximum points from the game to assure fans of the level of development of his squad. Bayelsa Queens started the tie well but Adamawa Queens appeared unbreakable as they defended with great resolve. However, the visitors were unable to contain the homers beyond the 27th minute as Sule did well to stroke home for the opener. Adamawa Queens came in strongly but Bayelsa Queens varied their play after the second half and pressed for the second goal but the hosts were wa

Hon Abdul Adama paid a surprise visit to the training ground of Confluence Queens on Thursday evening. The former chairman of the Nigeria Women Premier League side breezed in to the Mainbowl of the Lokoja Confluence Stadium and was welcomed by players and officials of the club. “Football will always be my passion. I just cannot live without,” the young administrator was quoted by media officer of the club Ojo Oluwatosin. Mallam Adama apologized to the team for taking a big decision in resigning a position he held for 19 months. “It was a big decision I took, but life must go on. I sincerely apologize to you all and wish you the best in your career. He also praised the team's gallant performance in the NWPL week one loss to Delta Queens, while urging them to be focused and be ready for the task that lies ahead. “I read reports of your exploits at the Oleh Township Stadium. It's not easy scoring a goal away from home and I'm so proud of you all. The race to success has

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC)  defeated Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) reigning champions Kano Pillars 1-0 in Ibadan at the Lekan Salami Stadium in the rescheduled game of Match Day 3. Dream Team VI forward, Junior Ajayi scored the only goal of the nervy encounter in the 11th minutes of play when he collected a pass from Rasheed Olabiyi ,he turned inside his marker and put the ball beyond the goalkeeper with a terrific finish. Two minutes after the first goal, Shobowale cuts inside from the right, he pulled the trigger with a left-footed effort, but his shot went over the cross bar. Shobowale and Tony Edjomariegwe were a torn in the flesh for Shooting Stars, they troubled the home team defence with swift dribbles and runs, but 3SC defenders stood tall to deny them of their chances. Few minutes to end first 45 minutes, Tony ghosts past two Shooting defenders, squared out the ball but non of his teammate was there to apply a finishing touch on the ball. First half end

The Nigeria Football Federation (NNF) first Vice President, Bar, Seyi Akinwunmi disclosed yesterday in Lagos at the media presentation conference of the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) that the country football body will give total support to all the level of football leagues in Nigeria.   Bar. Seyi Akinwunmi, who represented the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick at the event applauded the organisers of the third level league in Nigeria for a job well done, and stated that the NNWL is the bedrock of Nigeria football as he promised them of maximum support be it in cash or in kind. The first Vice president began by saying "It's a real pleasure to see the NNWL doing a lot of positive things. Too many times in recent past there has been some negative reports about this league. The truth is without the NNWL there really won't be football in Nigeria because that's the first base where talent are harvest. "The NNWL is a representation of grassroots football and must be s