NPFL 2020/21: Lobi Stars Vs Dakkada FC Match Day Five Preview
By Edidiong STEPHEN With a total of 74 goals already scored - 23 of which have been contributed by away teams - 6 away wins, 25 home wins, and 8 draw recorded so far in 39 matches, the NPFL is showing no sign of abating in the excitement, surprises and unbridled action it puts forward every Match Day. This weekend’s menu...
Minister Dare congratulates Chief Akande at 82
Former Interim Chairman of All the Progressive Congress and ex-Governor of Osun State Chief Bisi Akande has been described as a pacesetter, peacemaker, and selfless leader by Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare. The Minister's accolades is coming on the occasion of the 82nd birthday of the Octogenarian which takes place today January ...
His Qualities Pushed Me To The Top- Enyeama Hails Ejide
Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama has hailed the impact of his former teammate Austin Ejide, saying that his qualities pushed him to the top. Both Goalkeepers had a healthy rivalry to determine who will always be in between the sticks for the Super Eagles during their playing days, but Enyeama was always picked ahead of Ejide...
Rovers FC Square Up Against 3SC In NNL Season Opening Match
By Kelvin Obambon Rovers Football Club Calabar will commence their campaign in the Nigeria National League (NNL) by slugging it out with Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) on away turf. The encounter slated for 30th January 2021, would see the Calabar-based team hit the road to Ibadan the Oyo State capital, where they will meet the Oluyole Warriors in the Lekan...
We Want To Go Back To Where We Belong, The NPFL: Says Head Coach Of Gateway United, Hakeem Busari
By Samuel Bamisebi After over a year of been stopped due to crisis in the league and then the Covid-19 pandemic, the second tier league in Nigeria, the Nigeria National League (NNL), gets a starting date to be January 30th, 2021 and the fixtures for the season has also been released. Coach of Gateway United, Hakeem Busari expresses his delight with...
LA Planet Sport Academia Face Shooting Stars In Ijebu-Ode
LA Planet Sport Academia will square-up against Nigeria National League NNL side Shooting Stars of Ibadan at the Dipo Dina Stadium on Saturday, January 16, 2021. The game which would be the first game of the year for the lads promise to be an entertaining encounter where the boys can compete against the league side. Also, this provides an...
NPFL 2020/21: Kwara United Seek Redemption In Kaduna Against Jigawa Golden Stars
Kwara United strong defender Christopher Nwaeze has stated emphatically that the Harmony Boys are in Kaduna to pick the three maximum points against Jigawa Golden Stars. Abdullahi Biffo and his wards will be seeking redemption on Sunday against Jigawa having drawn their first game at home this season against Akwa United. Christopher Nwaeze scored for Kwara United against Akwa United, but...
Adeleke Dynasty Emerge Winner Of The Maiden Edition Of Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup
Dauda Mutiu was the hero as Adeleke Dynasty emerge as the winner of the first Otunba Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup, Ede Osun State. The match which was played at the Federal Polytechnic Ede Football Pitch had the former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as Chairman of the occasion, State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Yemi Lawal, Mrs Dupe Adeleke-Sanni...
Team Lagos Steps Up Preparations for National Sports Festival…Loses to Gateway United FC
By Samuel Bamisebi Champions of the last National Sports Festival, Team Lagos have continued to sharpen their preparations towards the next National Sports Festival. Team Lagos football team heightened their preparations by playing a friendly match against Nigerian National League side, Gateway FC of Ogun state. The game ended 2-0 in favour of the NNL side but the coach of Team...
Olawale Onipede Laments Poor Outings Of Nigerian Teams On The Continent
Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) of Reigns Soccer Agency, Olawale Onipede has lamented about the poor outings of Nigerian teams on the continent, stating that it will be a miracle if any of the Nigerian teams perform well in continental stages. Olawale Onipede stated this during a chat with Sports 247, where he admitted the backwardness of...
