FCT FA Suspends Electoral Processes
The Board of the FCT Football Association has suspended all processes leading to the Association's election slated for Monday February 11. In a circular to the all the aspirants and football stakeholders in the Capital city, the Acting Secretary of the FA, Usman Haruna Ilerika said the suspension is accordance with directives of the NFF Executive Board that all FA...
NPFL: Katsina United targets point in Oshogbo
Katsina United will face another acid test when they trade tackles against Remo Stars in in one of the NPFL match day 5 fixtures at the Osogbo Township Stadium after Remo Stars were banished to Osogbo for three home games due to fans violence. This will be an advantage to the visiting Katsina United as their opponent will not be...
STANLEY OKOROM BRACED FOR ENYIMBA RIGHT BACK COMPETITION
After having successive roles as an unused substitute, Enyimba right back Stanley Okorom has stated his readiness to fight his way into the Enyimba starting line up. The defender has yet to make his competitive debut since joining the club this season, with captain Andrew Abalogu completing all ninety minutes in the right back position in the club's opening three...
NPFL: ORIENTAL DERBY WIN CRUCIAL FOR ABD’ALLAH
Coach Usman Abd'Allah says Enyimba's lack of victory in two games will have no bearing on the team's performance in Sunday's crunch derby against Rangers. The People's Elephant will take the short trip to Enugu, just four days after a goalless draw against Lobi Stars saw them slip to third in group A of the NPFL, and the gaffer is...
Isaac Success on target in Watford 2-0 win over Newcastle United
Super Eagles' forward, Isaac Success scored his first goal of the year to help Watford reach the FA cup fifth round as they defeated Newcastle United 2-0 at the St James Park. The 23-year-old started his second consecutive cup game but failed to find the net in the first 45 minutes as both teams went into the break level on...
NFF berates ‘beer parlour’ talk against Federal Government
The Nigeria Football Federation at the weekend slammed another puerile and watery attempt to make its leaders look bad as a stuttering blog claimed NFF chieftains were boasting they would use some Government officials to ‘circumvent’ the ‘rule of law.’ The obscure publication was not worth any attention as it was sheer beer parlour talk, but for the sake of...
Victor Moses ready to lift Fenerbahce out of relegation waters
Former Nigerian international Victor Moses says he is adjusting to life real fast after joining Turkish giant Fenerbahce on an 18 months loan deal from English club Chelsea. The former Crystal Palace academy player was declared surplus to requirement by new Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri after taking over from former boss Antonio Conte who Moses flourished under as a defensive...
Mikel Obi shines in Middlesborough debut
Nigerian international John Obi Mikel made his debut and started for his new club Middlesborough in their 1 – 1 FA Cup draw against League Two outfit Newport County on Saturday at the Riverside stadium. The Nigerian who joined the Championship side on Thursday was given a vote of confidence to start the game by veteran manager Tony Pulis and...
Access Bank Lagos Marathon: Revolution Plus boss to officially flag off 10km arm of the race
With exactly one week to the start of the biggest marathon in West Africa, Revolution Plus Properties Managing director Mr Bamidele Onalaja have been announced and given the honor to flag open the 10km arm of the event scheduled for the 2nd of February 2019 in Lagos. Revolution Plus Properties is the official real estate sponsor of the 2019 Lagos...
U-20 AFCON: Jamil Mohammed ready to dazzle Nigeria to victory in Niger
Nigerians have been advised to watch out for another Sunday Oliseh in the person of highly rated and talented Kano Pillars defensive midfielder Jamil Mohammed who has been listed in head coach Paul Aigbogun's 21-man list to prosecute the 2019 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations championship in Niger from February 2 - 17. The Kano Pillars star highly famous for...
