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One of Nigeria National League, NNL campaigners Supreme Court FC of Abuja on Tuesday announced the appointment of Coach Joachim Osuji as interim Head Coach of the team saddled with the responsibility of steering the club to gain promotion by the end of current season.   General Manager of the Abuja-based side Tolulope Oguntimehin who announced the sudden charge of guard in the club’s technical hierarchy noted that Osuji now have to lead the team after Technical Adviser Fatai Osho who he had assisted stepped aside earlier in the day.   Oguntimehin whose target remained to return premier league action to the Nation’s capital however assured Fans and Players that the club was on course to achieving its aim without any hindrance.   He equally pledged the readiness of the club’s management led by Ahmed Gambo Saleh to retain the current squad in a bid to sustain the high tempo which has been set in motion.   “There is no cause for alarm over the changes in the technical department o

Dolphins Football Club on Sunday became the first club in the Nigerian league to draw in Kano this season and players/ officials of the club have dedicated the point to Governor Nyesom Wike.   After going two goals down, Dolphins rallied round to end the encounter 2-2 and Media Manager, China Acheru says it was the payments made to players just three days before the game that geared them up.   “I have always said that a well paid players does not guarantee success, but one thing you are sure of is that they will be focused on their immediate assignment,” Acheru said.   “For eight months the team had lacked focus as players and officials were either running from creditors, their landlords or not able to pay school fees for their kids.   “However, with what happened in Port Harcourt last week and all debts seemingly paid, the boys can stay focused and we are happy we did the near impossible on Sunday in Kano,” Acheru said.   Victor Ezuruike, who came on in the last fifteen min

Rangers international continued their impressive run of wins as they held on to their one goal win over Sunshine stars of Akure in the Nmandi Azikwe stadium in Enugu. The Flying Antelopes who have gradually be finding the winning formula shows the play of balanced as the two team exchange tackles and shots with Rasaq Adegbite shot save by Sunshine Stars goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa and Tunde Adeniji also testing Itodo Akor in goal for Rangers Intl. The Stadium went agog when Alex Emenike long range shot hit under the net from a defensive corner to put the home side ahead in the 15mins of the game. Situation got bad for the Akure gunners as Olowo Emmanuel pick up an injury and his substitute also Oghene Elijah also pick up a knee injury making it to be difficult for the Kennedy boboye led team and ended the first half one nil in favour of Rangers. On resuming into second half, it was so much action packed as Sunshine Stars came in search of the equalizing goal and Rangers intl did a

Ike Uzo scored his first league goal of the season as he steered Spotlight to their third Nigeria National League victory, edging Jigawa Golden Stars 1-0 at the Karkanda Stadium on Saturday. The hosts pushed up the table courtesy of Uzo's first half header, which keeps the Katsina outfit one point adrift of leaders Plateau United, who picked up a 1-1 draw against Supreme Court on Friday. It was all Spotlight from the blast of the whistle, as their attackers had early chances, before Uzo broke the deadlock just fifteen minutes into the match. A loose ball was picked up after a failed clearance, allowing Solomon Kantoma to whip in a dangerous cross, which Uzo met with a powerful diving header to send the home side on their way to victory. Uzo was elated with his first goal of the season and dedicated it to God. ''I thank God for the crucial goal that gave us victory,'' Uzo was quoted. ''My hope is to continue to play my part and work hard in the colours

Chairman of the Confluence state club, Kogi United, Abdul Sule has expressed disappointment with his side's 1-0 defeat to Kaduna United in the Week 7 of the Nigeria National League, NNL. Hamsudeen Hamisu's 26th minute strike gave the hosts a narrow victory over Kogi United in an encounter played at the Kaduna Township Stadium on Sunday. It was a match dominated by the Wada Boys through the game as they gave good account of themselves. The Lokoja based side failed to convert numerous scoring opportunities that came their ways as they allowed Kaduna United to claimed the total points. Sule who noted that his boys' performance in the match was the best this season believe Kogi United will get better in second round. "Its unfortunate we lost, it was an attacking football today and I'm very proud of the boys despite the loss, the officiating is not that bad but you know the way it is for away games," begins the chairman of Kogi United. "I'm very opt

A late goal by Lola Philips ensured that Confluence Queens snatched a 1-1 draw against Capital City Dove in a warm-up match played at the Area 3 Pitch on Friday. On Wednesday, the Wada Queens stormed Kaduna for a training tour that ended on Thursday as they intensified preparations for the resumption of the Nigeria Women Premier League which went on break as a result of the Super Falcons' participation at the 2015 Women World Cup in Canada. They won 2-0 against Spotlight Queens on Wednesday evening and earned 1-1 draw against the same opponent at the training pitch of the Ahmadu Bello Stadium. Confluence Queens are now expected to return to Lokoja on Friday to put finishing touches to their week four NWPL match against Osun Babes on July 4th in Lokoja.

The  management of Bussdor FC of Owerri has been fined the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (N500, 000.00) by the Nigeria National League (NNL) borad for abandonment of match. In addition, Bussdor FC will forfeit three points and three goals for refusal to complete their Week 6 tie against Remo Stars in Ijebu Ode. This was said to have contravened  Article 4.2(4) and 4.2 (5) of the Rules and Regulations of the competition just as Bussdor have been warned to pay within 14 days or Article 4.2 (2) will apply. Meanwhile, NNL has asked  Sokoto State Football Association and  Sokoto United FC to resolve their affiliation saga before one week or the League Management will not have any alternative than to sanction the club as contained in the Rules and Regulations governing the competition.  However, tough matches will be played across the nation this weekend with contenders and backbenchers looking forward to improve their fortunes.   NNL WEEK SEVEN FIXTURES  Kaduna Utd v Kogi Utd S

After a hectic seven weeks of top football hostilities, the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2014/2015 will go on two weeks break as the first stanza of the abridged league ends this weekend. The league has produced a lot of thrills and frills in the past weeks as teams struggle to win vital points to finish top of their groups to stand a good chance of picking promotion ticket at the end of the season.    In this regard, some clubs have won matches away from home to consolidate on their quest to gain promotion to the Premier League cadre next football season while have found themselves in the troubled waters because of poor results.   In a release signed by the NNL secretary, Lawrence Katken, the league will go on two weeks break because of the financial difficulties faced by the clubs, pointing out that the two weeks recess is to allow the clubs ample time to source for funds to execute their matches in the second stanza of the league. He promised that the League Management is maki

The League Management Company (LMC) has approved a shirt sponsorship deal between Sharks FC of Port Harcourt and Eunisell Limited in line with provisions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Rules and Framework. Salihu Abubakar, the LMC Chief Operating Officer conveyed the approval in a letter to Sharks in which he congratulated the club for securing the deal and also complying with regulation which provides that all external commercial relationships of clubs must be vetted and approved by the LMC before signing. Abubakar reminded other clubs that it is a breach of the rules to wear shirts with unauthorized endorsements and advised any club that is yet to have the approval of LMC to desist from further wearing of such shirts. He also reminded clubs that pitch panel displays must be approved by the LMC and their deployment for match day branding are to be handled by the LMC approved agency or any such persons authorized by it. "There are regulations guiding commer

The League Management Company (LMC) on Wednesday forwarded the cases of four referees and eight assistant referees to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Appointment Committee requesting that the listed officials performances be reviewed and dropped from further officiating NPFL games pending the conclusion of the review of their performance in some matches. In referring the case to the Committee, the LMC expressed dissatisfaction with their performances in some fixtures of Match Day 11 and 12. Referee Jerry Akure from Benue State and his assistants, Aliyu Jingi (Bauchi) and Garba Musa from Yobe State were charged for below par handling the Match Day 11 fixture in Umuahia between Abia Warriors and Sunshine Stars while Referee Maaji Mohammed and his assistants Abbas J and Alfa Gimba, all of Niger State Referees Council were charged for poor officiating in the fixture between El-Kanemi Warriors and FC Taraba also in Match day 11. Two other cases from Match Day 12 involved

The League Management Company (LMC)  revealed in a press statement that two senior club officials, a coach and a general manager have been charged under the NPFL Rulebook for various acts considered inimical to the good of the game. General Manager of FC Taraba, Mr.Tijani Babangida and that of Heartland, Mr. Okechukwu Ibe whose is also a Director of LMC have been fined N50, 000 and N200, 000 respectively for comments and behaviours that were in breach of some sections of the Code of Conduct for Club Officials under the NPFL rules. Similarly, Abia Warriors Head Coach, Ladan Bosso was fined N50, 000 for comments the LMC ruled to be in breach of Article 14 of the Code of Conduct for Coaches and Managers and Article C1 of the Framework and Rules of the Nigeria Professional Football League. Babangida and Bosso were cited for public comments against referees considered capable of bringing the league to disrepute while Ibe was charged for acts capable of bringing the league to disrepute inc

Chioma Udeaja added FIBA Africa Zone 3 3X3 Tour, most valuable player to her trophy cabinet as she 7 points to lead Nigeria to victory in the championship game in the Lagos FIBA Africa Zone 3 3X3 Tour with a convincing 21-9 points win over  Togo. Nkechi Akashili who also leaved up to her high ratings added 7 points as well while Atosu Upe added 5 points and Sarah Ogoke added  2 points. Captain of Team Nigeria Atosu Upe said she was great fun to God and her teammates for the win. "I thank God and my team mates for the victory". "We are so happy to win this FIBA Africa Zonal championship, we hope tournaments like this continue because it will help the development of basketball in Nigeria". An elated Sarah Ogoke thanked the FIBA Africa Zone 3 leadership for the opportunity to represent Nigeria once again. " It's always a honour and privilege to come home and represent Nigeria in basketball, whether it's 3x3 or 5 on 5. I really want to appreciate the

Most valuable player of the tournament Stanley Gumut powered Nigeria to victory in the final of the inaugural FIBA Africa Zone 3 3x3 Tour at the national Stadium in Lagos with 9 points and 6 rebounds  as Nigeria beat a stiff opposition from Cote d'ivoire to win 17-13.  Stanley Gumut expressed Joy winning the championship:"I feel great really, it always feels great to be a champion". Yahaya Abdul also came up big in the final minutes scoring 3 of his 5 points hild Azuoma Dike added 3 points to outwit the Ivorian team who lead 9-7 and tied the game 13-13 with less than 2 minutes left. Adje Anouh scored 5 points while Codlibal Abdoul added 4 points in the loss for the Ivorians. "This is a great competition and i hope the organisers will continue because it early helps basketball in Africa". Codibal said. Team Nigeria took home $2000  alongside medals and trophies for victory in the final game while Cote d'ivoire went home with $1000 including medals and Gh

The battle for qualification to the Final 8 of the Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League in group A went down to point differentials after three teams were tied on 24 points from eight wins and eight losses after the two phases in Abuja and Ilorin which ended on Thursday. Benue Princess narrowly piped AHIP Queens of Kano and Plateau Rocks with a +11 points aggregate differential advantage over Plateau Peaks who had +8 and AHIP Queens with -19 to join Sunshine Angels of Akure, former 4-time champions First Deepwater and unbeaten defending champions First Bank basketball club as the top 4 seeds in the group to seal qualification for the playoffs in Lagos. Group B was more straightforward with back to back league runners up Dolphins clearly leading the pack with a maximum 32 points from 16 games, going unbeaten including a record 127-33 whitewashing of league debutant Zamfara Babes. Joining Dolphins in the playoffs from group B is Customs who lost only to Dolphins in both legs in A

Following a conclusive investigation of the very first formal complaint by a player on breach of contractual agreement by his club, the League Management Company (LMC) has moved to sanction a club invoking extant provisions of the Nigeria Professional Football League Rules and Frameworks 2014/2015 season. Emeka Atuloma of Dolphins FC filed the complaint dated May 25, 2015, against his employers citing non-payment of his salary since the commencement of the 2014/15 season which kicked off on March 8. The LMC has therefore charged Dolphins FC with breach of contract with not only the complainant player, but with all its players following the club’s own admission vide a letter dated June 12, 2015, that no player of the club has received his salaries  during the period which has exceeded the 60 days cap. The LMC in a letter dated June 19, 2015 notified the Management of Dolphins that they are in breach of Article B9.45 which they must remedy within 60 days or be liable to the deduction o

Rahaqu Adamu's 55th minute scrambled effort was all Jigawa Golden Stars needed to beat a highly spirited Kogi United in the Week Six encounter of the Nigeria National League, NNL. The grueling encounter that was played at the bumpy Hadejia Stadium saw Kogi United display an improved performance to force the first stanza end without a goal for both sides. The resumption saw frustrating calls from match officials which was aimed at frustrating the Confluence state club from initiate any attack against their hosts. The threats, intimidation and bathing the match officials with pure water may have played a part as the second half witnessed a different handling of the game from match officials. That actually paid off for Jigawa Golden Stars within 10 minutes of restart as they capitalized on Centre Referee, Mansur Shuaibu from Katsina's wrong call to set up an attack that resulted into a goal scored by Adamu.. Kogi United striker, Blee Zadee who was a thorn in the flesh of Jig

Nigeria Under 23 striker, Junior Ajayi has tipped his Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) outfit Shooting Stars of Ibadan to gun down in-form Aba Elephants in the match day 13 of the Glo Premier League Super Sunday fixture in Ibadan. It's another rivalry game in the NPFL with a lot to play for as two experienced coaches Kadiri Ikhana and Gbenga Ogunbote set to face each other in a fight against relegation for Shooting and a push for seventh League shield for Enyimba. On current form, the visitors are favourites in this encounter to get somethingen out this game but one man who will not be available for this Super fixture due to national team assignment with the Dream Team VI, Junior Ajayi believes Shooting Stars are capable of ending the visitors good run of form. Ajayi  disclosed in a chat with Nigeria Sports Arena that he has been looking forward to this same fixture from the start of the season as he opined that the rejuvenated 3SC under coach Gbenga Ogunbote can def

Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Capt Idris Wada has promised to continue to support Kogi United, Confluence Queens and other sporting activities in the Confluence State. The number one citizen of the State unveiled the Hummel Kits for the two darling teams of the state in a colourful ceremony held at the Banquet Hall of the Kogi State Government in Lokoja on Friday 19th June, 2015. Governor Wada has been giving maximum support to both clubs since he assumed office. He thanked all that graced the ceremony and promised to continue to make the welfare of both clubs paramount to him. He applauded the dignitaries, administrators at the venue - and praised the feats achieved by the two teams in the Nigeria National League and Nigeria Women Premier League. Well known personalities like Arch Yomi Awoniyi (Deputy Governor Kogi State), Prof Gbemiro Jegede (Secretary to Kogi State Government), Pherm Nasiru (Chief of Staff Kogi State), Dr M.E Atakpa (Head of Service), Honorab

Kwara United FC of Ilorin new defender,Moronfade Adebayo, has expressed delight playing football again after more than a year injury lay off. Adebayo in an interview with newsmen in Ilorin on Friday said it is God who has said he will play again not man. The former Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC (ABS FC), defender added that he missed football during his injury lay off. He described the period as the most difficult of his career but maintained he has put all that behind himself and he is ready to give his best to his new team. Fade as popularly called added that he want to cement a place in the team not just to be a Kwara United player but a regular starter that will always be in the starting lineup. ”I am happy to be back playing again because football is like my life. “When I was injured was the most difficult of my career, I hate being on the bench not to talk of not playing. “I want to give God the glory for another opportunity He has offered me to revive my career” “I am like

In compliance with the recent directive by the League Management Company (LMC) on the state of their playing turf, Abia Warriors of Umuahia and Heartland FC of Owerri have elected to play their home games at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba while they carry out necessary rehabilitation work on at their respective grounds. Five other clubs, Akwa United, FC Taraba, Wikki Tourists, El-Kanemi Warriors and FC IfeanyiUbah have also communicated their alternative venues to the LMC as at close of business on Monday, June 15. For Akwa United, their home games henceforth will be played at the new Akwa Ibom International Stadium christened the Nest of Champions. The club wrote to inform the LMC that they have now secured approval from the state government to use the facility. FC IfeanyiUbah also wrote to request the LMC approval to play their home fixtures for the next three months at the Rojenny Stadium in Oba, near Onitsha while extensive renovation is carried out at their Beverly Ho

Under 23 forward Junior Ajayi will not be part of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan squad that will be facing Bayelsa United in Match day 12 on Wednesday at the Oghara Stadium  Delta State. His striking parner Nojeem Olukokun believes the team will miss his service but remain optimistic of a good result. The duo of Olukokun and Dream Team VI forward, Ajayinave formed a formidable partnership in front of goal for the Oluyole Warriors this season, both players have scored six goals out of 3SC's nine goals with a couple of assists. Junior has four to his credit while Nojeem only has two in his kitty. Ajayi and fellow Under 23 team mate who was between the sticks for 3SC in their last home match against Lobi Stars, Biodun Akande will be missing out on this encounter due national team assignment. The former Kwara United forward, Nojeem Olukokun told Nigeria Sports Arena after 3SC victory over Lobi Stars that his team will defi

The Five week-old Nigeria National League (NNL) has continued to produce interesting results with Nembe City running goals riot by thrashing visiting Gateway United of Abeokuta 4-0 in one of the matches played over the weekend. The Victor Rumsom Baribote-financed club has maintained an impressive home record this season after it suffered the same 0-4 defeat in the hands of Julius Atete FC in Week 2 showdown in Benin City, Edo state. The sweet 4-0 victory over Gateway has put Nembe City in a good stead to bounce back to the Premiership cadre from where it dropped out last season. Indeed, it was a good weekend for host teams as they made the best use of the home turf advantage by winning well except Kogi United FC which managed a 1-1 draw with Plateau United FC at Confluence Stadium,  Lokoja. Among the victorious teams is Gombe United FC that dispatched Zamfara United two nil, the same score line that Spotlight FC beat Adamawa United. Other clubs that recorded 2-0 win are Supreme C

The week 5 fixture of the Nigeria National League presents another defeat on the road for Remo Stars Football Club. The early showers in the day presented both sides with a soaked pitch which ensured most of the football played was in the air. As expected both team played to their strengths as Go Round were rewarded with a 21st minutes strike from Worlu Stanley as he gave the home side the lead. The response was expected as the Sky Blue Stars showed intent to get back into the game and were rewarded with chances which was left begging to be converted. Head Coach Uche Okagbue couldn't hide his disappointment, as he attributes the loss of the team to be unlucky as well as commending the match officials of the game." It was a good game, luck wasn't just on our side in this game and I must commend the level of officiating am really impressed. "In football we have 3 results either you win, lose or you draw. We came here with the intention of getting 3 points or least

Supreme Court FC of Abuja at the weekend extended their winning streak with an assertive 2-0 win over visiting Yobe Desert Stars in one of the match day five of Nigeria National League, NNL decided at Area 3 playground. The victory automatically retained Apex Boys on top of A1 group with 10 points. From the blast of whistle to the end of the encounter, Supreme Court FC took charge of the game under ‘cool’ conducive evening in front of cheering fans that are eager to host Premier league action come next football season. After missing flurries of chances, the effort of the home Boys however paid off in the 42nd minute of the match after stand in captain Emmanuel Gbemi was fouled right inside the opponents’ 18-yards box. Striker, Friday Jacob stepped up and struck in the first goal from the spot. Later on, Peter Michael fired a blitzing shot right from a 25 meters distance away from goal post via a free kick to make it goal number two in the 75th minute. “I give glory to God for see

Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Plateau United Assistant Coach, Abdullahi Mansor is full of confidence as his wards face Kogi United in one the biggest fixtures of Matchday 5 at the Confluence Stadium in Lokoja on Saturday. Plateau United are yet to amass an away point this season in the NNL, they have lost two away games this season, conceded five goals and scored two, but Coach Mansor is not moved with the statistics,  he believes  his side can cause a major upset when they face the Wada boys later today. Coach Mansor disclosed in a chat that despite all the challenges that they may face in the encounter with Kogi United that his wards major goal is to return to Jos with a valuable point(s). He began" Playing away from is a difficult thing to do but then we have our way of getting the needed results. "Although we haven't picked any point on the this season, we nearly picked one against Kaduna United in Week 3 but we lost the point few minutes to end the game. T

2013 champions, First Deepwater basketball club of Lagos continued their quest to make the trip to the 2015 Zenith Bank Female Basketball Final 8 in Lagos as they grabbed their 3rd win from 3 games on Thursday  against  the Nigerian Immigrations basketball team by 65-39 points. The Deepwater girls were lead by captain Blessing Emmanuel  who scored 18 points with 5 assists and 5 steal to help give the former champions an 100% record in Ilorin. Second year player, Saidat Ali also added 10 points to join her captain as the only Deepwater player to score double digits and put them in a relatively safe position in the battle for the Final 8.   The  Adolescent Health and Information Project (AHIP) Queens of Kano gave a brave performance against the tough fighting Benue Princess to join the likes of First Bank, First Deepwater, IGP Queens, Delta Force and the Nigerian Customs team with a perfect 3-0, Win - Loss record at the 2nd Phase of the Zenith Bank Female Basketball League holding at

NFF President, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has commended the efforts of the Nigeria U-20 team that crashed out of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in New Zealand on Thursday, insisting the boys were not disgraced.   “When things turn out this way, we look at the positives. Which is why I will call on us all to congratulate this set of players because they certainly made us proud.   “They played with finesse and grace; real potential for the future of our game. The crowd loved them at the two venues where they played, and the unity in the team showed in the way they conducted themselves all through the tournament.”   Pinnick was philosophical about Thursday’s 0-1 defeat by a compact Germany team that saw the Flying Eagles eliminated in Christchurch.   “Football is about winning; but winning has different dimensions. We may not have won today, but we have won a battle to take our desired dream one step further. Our dream being, to not just win matches and trophies, but to develop a sustainable

Defending champions First Bank basketball club of Lagos put up a masterclass performance as they became the first team to score 90 points in the 2nd phase of the Zenith Bank  Female Basketball League holding at the Ilorin Township Stadium. 4 time league MVP, Nkechi Akashili lead the Elephant girls to a 90-28 points victory over the Ondo based Sunshine Angels, scoring 24 points, shooting  a near excellent 90% from the field. Kenyan Import Lynette Atieno, Chioma Udeaja and T. Elaware all added double digits scoring 11, 14, 14 points respectively to support on the scorers sheet. The champions remain unbeaten this season and are poised to make it 10 straight games as they face the Benue Princess in their next encounter. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Queens have continued to show championship calibre stuff going on a 7 game winning streak from the first phase. Championing that course is shooting guard  Christiana Issac who has averaged 23.7 points per game in the 3 games played s

The Nigerian Basketball Federation's steps to relaunch her youth programmes  got a huge boost during the week following wild card invitation from the International Basketball Federation Africa (FIBA Africa) to be part of the 2015 U16 Men's and Women championship holding in July.   The Nigerian U16 Women's team will participate in the final round of the 4th FIBA Africa U16 Women championship which starts from the 10th-19th July,2015 in Antananarivo, Madagascar. While their male counterparts will participate in the final round of the 5th Africa Nations Junior Championship in Bamako,Mali from 30th July-8th August,2015.   The competition will consolidate the Youth development prospect camps and a chance to showcase the Nigerian basketball talents at the world stage. As the teams placed first and second in the African Championship will qualify for the FIBA U17 World championships fro men and women slated for 25th June - 3rd July 2016 and 16th July - 24th 2016 respectively.

Yet again, the   on-going Nigeria National League (NNL) has continued to produce interesting results as home teams had near clean sweep by defeating all the visiting clubs at the weekend with Ikorodu United walloping Bussdor 4-0 at home. Elsewhere Plateau United hammered Jigawa Golden Stars 3-0 while Remo Stars defeated rivals Prime FC of Ogbomosho 3-1. Adamawa United destroyed visiting Kogi United 2-0 but Head Coach of  Kogi United, Yomi Godwin Elijah has lamented the manner his team lost to Adamawa United in the tough duel on Saturday. "It wasn't a good result for us, we deserve to pick something from this match as my boys played better and created their own chances, we were just unfortunate to lose," Elijah said. Yobe Desert Warriors beat Spotlight FC 2-1, the same goal margin Supreme Court beat Kaduna United in Abuja. The Apex Boys as Supreme Court is called who are on seven points, now seat on top of the table in their pool. Technical Adviser of Supreme Court,

Head Coach of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United, Yomi Godwin Elijah has condemned the manner his team lost 0-2 to Adamawa United in their Week Four duel on Saturday. The match played at Atiku Abubakar Stadium in Fufore saw the Confluence state club trailing after seven minutes when Useni Farouk bundled in a goal from a scramble.The Wada Boys regained possession immediately and they almost made it count in the 14th minutes when Sanni Idris' shot went an inch wide from goal. Destiny Ashadi also missed a seater at an hour mark as Adamawa keeper, Pwadadi came out well to save his last touch. The introduction of Zadee Blee and Alex Adamu improved the attack of the away side and when it looked like they would get the needed equalizer, they conceded the second goal. Centre referee Mohammed Mohammed overlooked a glaring offside and allowed Shehu Abubakar to send keeper Detan Ogundare wide and sealed the victory for home side and also Kogi United's first defeat of the se

Supreme Court FC at the weekend defeated Kaduna United 2-1 to extend their winning streak in one of the match day 4 of Nigeria National League, NNL decided  inside Area 3 playground in Abuja. The Apex Boys who are now having seven points seat on top of table in their pool. It was an action packed encounter which lived up to its expectation with both side giving good account of themselves before Abuja teaming fans who turned out en mass to catch glimpse of soccer show. Visitors, ex-premier league side, Kaduna United opened scoring early in the proceeding and held on till the end of first half. While the other half lasted, both teams held on until 72nd minute when substitute, Eric Eric leveled up with a fine finish straight to the net from a tight left angle. From then, the Apex Boys took full charge of the tricky game before midfielder Emmanuel Gbemi fired another shot to keep his side ahead till the match ended. Technical Adviser of Supreme Court, Coach Fatai Osho who made severa

After a dominant 20 points win in the 1st leg on Thursday in Abidjan, the Nigerian Female national team sealed qualification for the 2015 Afrobasket Women/ All African Games later this year with an emphatic 88-43 points win over Cote d’ivoire in the 2nd round match at the Palais du Sport in Abidjan. The D’Tigress was powered  to victory by Uju Ugoka’s 14 points, with captain Helen Ogunjimi and Primeiro Agosto point guard, Sarah Ogoke adding 13 points each in an impressive display on the night that saw the D’Tigress claw past the female Elephants with ease. The Scott Nnaji lead Ladies took charge from the jump ball, taking a 10 points lead in the opening 10 minutes (25-15), then extended their lead to 47-27 at half time . D’Tigress ended any hopes of a comeback for the female Elephants of Cote D’ivoire in the 3rd quarter outscoring them 26-9 to pull up an unassailable 71-36 points lead going into the 4th quarter. Closing the deal with a 17-6 points scoreline in the final 10 minutes.

Former Golden Eaglets goalkeeper Bassey Akpan has joined Ladan Bosso's Abia Warriors on loan until the end of the season, the club have have confirmed. The experienced campaigner gave a good account of himself at Bayelsa United after he decided not to renew his contract at Vietnamese club Hoang Gia Lia at the end of the 2014 season. He kept clean sheets in his first three matches against Gabros FC, Sharks and FC Taraba. Bassey joins a club sitting in 10th place in the top flight division. Abia Warriors have accrued 13 points from 10 league games this season, and are seven points adrift of leaders Sunshine Stars.

Asian country, Cambodia are parading two Nigerians in the 28th edition of the SEA Games taking place in Singapore. Abayomi Koledoye will lead Cambodia’s bid for gold in basketball event having handled the team for 12 years since his move to the tiny nation 17 years ago. Singapore 2015 will be the FIBA certified coach’s fifth appearance as the handler of the national side he helped rise to 7th in South East Asia and 86th in the world ranking. On the other hand, seasoned sports administrator Gabriel Ken Gadaffi is the head of the country’s delegation as they battle for honours in the East Asian sports fiesta. Nigeria-born Gadaffi, who is the chief executive officer of Rising Stars International Sports Academy doubles as an adviser to the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia. The South East Asian Games will draw to a close on June 6, 2015.