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 Olopade Congratulates Ogun Gov.,  Abiodun as he Turns 61 Olopade Congratulates Ogun Gov., Abiodun as he Turns 61 The Managing Director of Nilayo Sports Management Limited and a former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Hon. Bukola Olopade has congratulated His Excellency, Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun on the occasion of his 61st Birthday. While heaping praises on the number one man in the Gateway State, Hon. Olopade described the governor as "God sent" to the people of Ogun state, he added that Gov. Abiodun's indelible mark since coming on board is worthy of encomium. Hon Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management Limited said "If I have a whole day to eulogize his Excellency, it will still not be enough, he has shown to be a friend of the masses and he is not slowing down his pace giving an enabling environment for Ogun State people to thrive". "On this special day, I Celebrate you and your achievement, I wish you u happy birthday and...

 Dare @55: You are an inspiration to Many - Olopade Dare @55: You are an inspiration to Many - Olopade Former commissioner for sports in Ogun State, Hon. Bukola Olopade has joined well-meaning Nigerians and sports stakeholders to felicitate the Hon. Minister of Youth and sports development, Chief Sunday Akin Dare as he clocks 55. Hon. Olopade who is the brain behind several epoch-making sporting events in the country noted that the emergence of Sunday Dare as the custodian of sports has reshaped and given birth to so many events for the development of the sports sector. Hon. Olopade, the Chief Executive Officer of the foremost Sports Management Company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited congratulated the Agbaakin of Ogbomosho, Oyo State, and expressed confidence that his reign as the sports minister will continue to record success on all front. "Many happy returns and Happy Birthday Hon. Minister sir, you are an inspiration to so many people and I pray that you continue to wax stro...

 NPFL WK24: Boboye Charges His Players to Pick up Their Winning Boots  NPFL WK24: Boboye Charges His Players to Pick up Their Winning Boots By Mfon Patrick Following two successive barren draws against Enugu Rangers and Abia Warriors, head coach of Akwa United, Kennedy Boboye has charged his players to pick up their winning boots, prove their worth and go for victory on Sunday when they engage Kwara United of Ilorin on Match-day 24 of the 2020/2021 season at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium - the Nest of Champions.  The Promise Keepers are second on the NPFL standings with 42 points from 23 matches, just two points behind Kano Pillars who have 44 points from the same number of games.  The two-time Federation Cup Champions recorded a 1-1 draw in the reverse fixture in Ilorin on Match-day 4, and coach Boboye has inspired his players not to leave any stone unturned on Sunday when they file out against third-placed Kwara United.  "Our last two games didn't...

 Plateau State Super League 2021: Panriang FC Dim The Stars In Jazzy Stars Bringing  Their 33 Matches Unbeaten Runs To A Halt As Datyem FC Book Knockout Ticket Plateau State Super League 2021: Panriang FC Dim The Stars In Jazzy Stars Bringing Their 33 Matches Unbeaten Runs To A Halt As Datyem FC Book Knockout Ticket A 4th-minute goal scored by Nuhu Soja was more than enough to give Panriang FC a big win over tournament favorites, Jazzy Stars FA. The Galaxies, as Jazzy Stars is fondly called by their admirers, had remained unbeaten in 33 matches before the boys from Mangu local government area beat them 1-0 to gamer 6points a piece in 3 matches. In the same Group F match played, Tudun Wada FA recorded their second win after beating Tin City FA 2-1. Here are other results of matches played at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium on Friday:  Dilimi Warriors 1 vs 2 Deluxe Soccer Academy.  FC Izam 4 vs 1 Golden Boys. Date United become the first club in the ongoing Super Leagu...

 President Buhari Congratulates Sports Minister, Dare @55 President Buhari Congratulates Sports Minister, Dare @55 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated and felicitates with the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Dare on the occasion of his 55th birthday. The President thanks the Minister for the positive energy, patriotism, and invaluable contributions he brings in manning a very important ministry, which is strategic in molding a better future for the country and harnessing the innate potentials and talent of Nigerians in sports. President Buhari joins members of the Dare family, friends, and well-wishers in praying for good health and happiness for the celebrant, who has maintained a track record of excellence as a journalist and public office holder, having served as a former Executive Commissioner in Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) before he came on board as a minister.

 Division 1 Volleyball: Equity Spikers of Kebbi Records First Win Division 1 Volleyball: Equity Spikers of Kebbi Records First Win Equity Spikers of Kebbi recorded their first win against Oyo state 3-1 (20-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-21) at the ongoing 2021 National Division 1 League in Kaduna state. Oyo state took the first set of the game but could not maintain the momentum in the second to the fourth set of the game. The head coach of Equity Spikers of Kebbi, Samuel Itawa said he is impressed by the fighting spirit of his players. Itawa revealed that this is the first national outing most of the players will be attending and will not put pressure on the team He said, “I am really impressed with the performance of my players, though this is their first national outing. They are out for exposure and I am happy because I never expected this. “I encouraged the boys after they lost the first set of the game and pushed them hard in the second set. Most of the players are young boys and they ...

 Plateau State Super League 2021: The Growers FC outgrow Casava FC And Uproot Them From The Summit As Datyem FC Dare Kurgwi United Plateau State Super League 2021: The Growers FC outgrow Casava FC And Uproot Them From The Summit As Datyem FC Dare Kurgwi United The coast is getting clearer in the Langtang zone of the ongoing Plateau State Super League as The Growers FC beat the erstwhile group leaders, Casava FC 2-1. Shankar FC got their first win yesterday, beating the whipping boys of the group, New Falcon 3-0. It was a no Victor no vanquished between Congo FC and Arsenal Fc as the tough match ended 0-0. Group A Standing: 1.The Growers FC 3 7pts 2. Casava fFC3 6pts 3. Arsenal Fc 3 5pts 4. Shimankar FC 3 4pts 5. Congo United 3 2pts 6. New Falcons 3 0pt. Matches in Group B at the Langtang Mini Stadium today: Timmy Kwanto VS Forth Bridge 11:00am Yelwa Utd VS Shendam W.B 1:00pm And Group B leaders, Datyen United with 6 maximum points from 2 matches will battle it out withdraw speciali...

 AC Milan Announced the Capture of Lille Goalkeeper AC Milan Announced the Capture of Lille Goalkeeper AC Milan secure transfer of Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan on a five-year deal as replacement for the outgoing Gianluigi Donnarumma who is set to leave the San Siro on a free transfer amid interest from Chelsea, Juventus and Manchester United  AC Milan have snapped up Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan as a replacement for the outgoing Gianluigi Donnarumma, who will leave the Rossoneri on a free transfer. Maignan moves to last year's Serie A runners-up having just won the Ligue 1 title in France, with Lille pipping PSG to the top-flight title on the final day of the season. The 25-year-old is widely expected to take up the number one position soon to be left by Donnarumma - whose contract with Milan expires at the end of June. The Italian shot stopper, who made his debut for the San Siro club at the age of 16, has been strongly linked with moves to Juventus, Chelsea and Manchester...

 Barcelona are still confident of tying Lionel Messi down to a fresh contract despite UEFA's threat of a Champions League ban over the Super League debacle... with Argentine expected to sign new terms after the Copa America Barcelona do not believe a possible Champions League ban from UEFA will change Lionel Messi's mind about staying at the Camp Nuo Barcelona do not believe a possible Champions League ban from UEFA will change Lionel Messi's mind about staying at the Camp Nuo The Catalan club celebrated 12 years since Lionel Messi scored in the Champions League final in Rome to beat Manchester United on Thursday, and they still expect him to stay for two more years. Messi is currently in Argentina preparing for the Copa America which will kick-off on June 13 with a game in Buenos Aires against Chile. He has been alarmed by UEFA's threat to punish Barcelona for their on-going commitment to what now amounts to a three-team European Super League. But they still expect him...

 Superstitions: Chelsea May Use Old Jersey for UCL Final Superstitions: Chelsea May Use Old Jersey for UCL Final Chelsea will revert back to this season's home kit for the Champions League final against Man City amid concerns from some superstitious figures at the club following two defeats in the brand new 2021-22 shirt Chelsea will stick with this season's kit for the Champions League final - easing the concerns of superstitious figures at the club. Manchester City and Chelsea will both be wearing their home strips in Saturday's final in Porto. Though unlike in the FA Cup final and Women's Champions League final, when they ran out in next season's eye-catching strip, Chelsea will revert to the one they have been using for most of the campaign for their next showpiece occasion. Chelsea lost both of this month's games in the 2021-22 kit which were picked as ideal opportunities to help showcase it, coming just a few days after its unveiling, before returning to t...

 REVEALED: Bruno Fernandes handed Villarreal a 20% advantage in the Europa League final shootout by deciding that Manchester United would shoot second, according to LSE professor who is an EXPERT on penalty planning REVEALED: Bruno Fernandes handed Villarreal a 20% advantage in the Europa League final shootout by deciding that Manchester United would shoot second, according to LSE professor who is an EXPERT on penalty planning Bruno Fernandes handed Villarreal an enormous advantage during Manchester United's Europa League final penalty shootout defeat by selecting his team to go second. That is the expert opinion of one LSE professor who has studied the psychological effects of spot-kicks and other high-pressured situations.  United lost in Gdansk on Wednesday night after David de Gea saw his spot-kick saved by Geronimo Rulli to hand the Spanish side an 11-10 win on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after extra-time.  Fernandes was clearly left distraught by his side'...

 24 Teams Battle for Honour at Maiden Ekofootball Queens Tourney 24 Teams Battle for Honour at Maiden Ekofootball Queens Tourney Lagos’ State Football Association’s quest to develop female football in the state has given birth to a new championship, the Eko Football Queens Championships with 24 teams set to battle for the giant trophy presented by one of the board members, Prince Ifalade Oyekan. Speaking at the LSFA office on Thursday, the Chairman of the association, who doubles as the 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi, said the association is doing its best to improve on the height female football already attained in the state. Akinwunmi said he was happy with the decision of the women committee of the board, led by their chairman, Yemisi Cole, to come up with the competition. He added that LSFA has taken football to another height in the state with several innovations including returning the Super Eagles to Lagos while also hosting several na...

 Lagos FA presents Eko Football Queens Championship Lagos FA presents Eko Football Queens Championship The Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi, on Thursday afternoon at the Secretariat of the FA on Ogunlana Drive, Surulere Lagos, presented the First edition of the Ekofootball Queens  Championship. The event which has been scheduled to kick off at the Agege Stadium and the Legacy Pitch, inside the National Stadium, Lagos, kicks off on Wednesday. Akinwunmi, who is also the first vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation, disclosed at the media briefing to herald the historic gender competition, that a total of 24 clubs will participate in the competition that will run for two weeks. He added that the teams will be in four groups of six teams each for the competition that would first be played on a league basis before going into the knock-out series until the final game. He explained that the competition for only amateur clubs is aim...

 Switzerland Club Grasshopper Appoints Ex-Super Eagles Player as Director Switzerland Club Grasshopper Appoints Ex-Super Eagles Player as Director Switzerland side, Grasshopper Club of Zurich has appointed former Nigeria international Seyi Olofinjana as its new technical director. The 40-year-old Nigerian was most recently loan manager at Wolverhampton Wanderers. The ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Olofinjana will take over the position of Technical Director at Grasshopper Club of Zurich with immediate effect and will be responsible for the sports department. He takes over the position of interim sports director from Jimmy Berisha, who is stepping back into his role as managing director. Olofinjana played for Stoke City, Hull City, and Wolverhampton Wanderers during his playing days. After his active career, he was employed by Wolverhampton Wanderers in various roles. Most recently he was active as a loan manager at the premier league club. Olofinjana had 56 caps for the Nigerian natio...

 Division 1 Volleyball: Kada, Kwara Remains Unbeaten on Day 2 Division 1 Volleyball: Kada, Kwara Remains Unbeaten on Day 2 Kada Kings and Kwara United are currently unbeaten in three matches on Day 2 of the ongoing 2021 National Division 1 Volleyball League in Kaduna state. Kada Kings struggled to beat Kastina United 3-1 (25-15, 21-25, 25-13, 25-21) and eased past Oyo state volleyball team 3-0 (25-11, 25-17, 25-20) at the indoor sports hall of Ahmadu Bello Stadium (ABS) in Kaduna on Tuesday. Earlier, Kwara United did not put up their best performance against Oyo state as they eventually won 3-1 (25-11, 23-25, 25-13, 25-17). Kwara United produced a stunning performance, coming from two sets down to beat JVC of Bauchi 3-2 (25-27, 23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 15-13) in an epic match. Kwara United the first and second set by two points but were able to recover in the third set, beating JVC of Bauchi by 3 points difference (25-22). Kwara United almost threw away the fourth set of the game but a...

Plateau State Super League 2021: Jazzy Stars FA And Casava FC  Make It Two Wins in a Row As Faith Alive Redeem Image Today Plateau State Super League 2021: Jazzy Stars FA And Casava FC  Make It Two Wins in a Row As Faith Alive Redeem Image Today Pl ateau State Super League 2021: Jazzy Stars FA And Casava FC Make It Two Wins in a Row As Faith Alive Redeem Image Today   Former champions, Jazzy Stars Football Academy continue their unbeaten runs even into the Plateau State Super League as they recorded their second consecutive win, beating NIB Academy 2-0 at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium yesterday. The duo of Ababu Azi and Titus Bulus got the goals for the Galaxies as Jazzy Stars FA are fondly called to sit at the top of their group. In the second match played yesterday, former champions, Learning Football Club were held to a 0-0 draw by Delux FA. At the Langtang Mini Stadium, Casava FC looks unstoppable as they harvested 3 against Falcons FC yesterday, beating them 3-0 to...

 Manchester United Player Bruno Fernandes Ousts Henrikh Mkhitaryan on Key Stat Bruno Fernandes has been nothing short of sensational since he touched down in the Premier League. Manchester United has been home to some of the best players - and signings - throughout the competition's 29-year history, but the impact of the Portuguese takes some beating. Indeed, having arrived at Old Trafford from Sporting Lisbon for £49.5million in January 2020, the numbers racked up by the playmaker are simply staggering. As things stand, Fernandes has scored 40 goals and laid on 25 assists in just 79 games for United - and who would bet against the 26-year-old from adding to that tally in the Europa League final? Across all competitions this season, he is by far and away from the most productive midfielder in the big five leagues. United is on the verge of lifting their first trophy since 2017, while Manchester City and Kevin De Bruyne have the chance to follow that up and complete a Manchester dou...

 George Best's Son Calum: He Would be Behind Manchester United Fans all the Way George Best's Son Calum: He Would be Behind Manchester United Fans all the Way Of all the immortal quotes George Best uttered, the most enduring was in his last recorded media appearance, months before his death: "They'll remember the football." That poignant valediction lives long in the memory and the rebel in Best might have approved of United supporters protesting by the statue dedicated to him at Old Trafford. They remember. United's shrine to their Holy Trinity of Best, Law, and Charlton was cordoned off for the congregation before the scheduled Liverpool game after supporters dangled from them a week earlier. Photographers still artistically captured the silhouette of Best as green and gold smoke drifted into the sky, where United supporters sing that Best's spirit rests. It is hard to believe it has been 15-and-a-half years since Best passed at the crushingly young age ...

 Gareth Southgate Explains Mason Greenwood Call-up to England Squad Gareth Southgate Explains Mason Greenwood Call-up to England Squad Gareth Southgate has hailed Mason Greenwood's "exceptional talent" after including him in his provisional squad for Euro 2020. Greenwood hasn't been named in a senior England squad since being sent home from Iceland in September, along with Phil Foden, for breaching COVID-19 regulations at the team hotel. But Southgate revealed he spoke to Greenwood in March, when the Manchester United forward was included in the Under-21 squad, to explain that the indiscretions of the past were now firmly forgotten. The 19-year-old has ended the season in fine form with eight goals in his last 13 appearances and Southgate has praised his ability in front of goal after including him in the squad. “In terms of the past, that’s absolutely the past. I spoke with Mason before we selected him for the Under-21s in March to make that clear," said Southga...

 Manchester United Fans Hit Out at Gareth Southgate Over Aaron Wan-Bissaka Treatment Manchester United Fans Hit Out at Gareth Southgate Over Aaron Wan-Bissaka Treatment Manchester United fans can't believe that Aaron Wan-Bissaka has once again missed out on a spot in the England squad. Gareth Southgate named his provisional 33-man squad for the upcoming European Championship on Tuesday, with his final 26 being selected on June 1 ahead of warm-up games against Austria and Romania. United have six representatives in the squad, with Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood, Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard, Dean Henderson, and, despite currently being sidelined with an ankle injury, Harry Maguire all cutting. However, Wan-Bissaka will not feature - despite Southgate naming four right-backs in his provisional squad. The 23-year-old has played every minute of all but four Premier League matches this season and, while continuing to be solid at the back, has also improved the attacking side of his game b...

 Africa Day: CAF Recognizes Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club Africa Day: CAF Recognizes Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club In commemoration of the 2021 African day, Confederation of African Football, CAF has recognized the display of the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club as an African Football culture. The Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Sports Supporters Club stole the show with its colorful display while supporting Nigeria at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations where the Super Eagles finished third. This is not the first time the supporters club is getting continental recognition, ANFASSC made it to the internet content of CAF during the 2019 Cup of Nations in Egypt. A picture of the Senegalese National team in celebration mood, as well as the South African National team among others, were also displayed by CAF to celebrate the African day. The day, formerly known as African Freedom Day and African ...

 SESC Holds National Patron Investiture in Abuja on Thursday SESC Holds National Patron Investiture in Abuja on Thursday The President of the Super Eagles Supporters Club, Prince Vincent Okumagba has secured the alignment of the Executive National President, Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) Alh. (Dr.) Musa Muhammed is our National Patron.  The ceremony is slated for Thursday, 27th May 2021 at the RTEAN National Headquarters, Abuja by Noon.  Prince Okumagba said the Super Eagles Supporters Club decided to choose a man of great leadership qualities and an exemplary role in society.  "His new status in our club is a clear testament to his pristine leadership attributes and strength of character," Okumagba said.  The investiture will witness all State Chairmen of RTEAN and stakeholders of SESC.

 SESC Appoints Zonal Coordinators for Formation of More Chapters SESC Appoints Zonal Coordinators for Formation of More Chapters In a bid to ensure more Chapters of the Super Eagles Supporters Club are opened in all of the 36 States in the Country, President of the Club Prince Vincent Okumagba and Executives have decided to create Zonal Coordinators who will help make that a reality.  Chairman, Oyo State Chapter Engr. Larsson Subair will be the Coordinator of the Western region while Chairman, Niger State Chapter Mohammed Mohammed will oversee the Northern region.  In the Eastern region, BOT member who also doubles as Anambra Chapter Chairman Mr. Okwy Ezike will be Coordinator over the region while Chairman Delta State Chapter Ambassador Dibi Yinkore will oversee the Southern region.  Meanwhile, the club also appointed Mr. Sam Pira as National Elder due to his selfless service and commitment to the SESC.  Prince Okumagba charged the newly appointed coordinator o...

 Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus Forward Set for Fresh Talks Over Future in the Summer Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus Forward Set for Fresh Talks Over Future in the Summer Cristiano Ronaldo will speak with Juventus about his future after securing Champions League qualification on the final day; Portugal captain endured a tough season with Juve but secured Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup titles as well as Serie A top scorer award with 29 goals Cristiano Ronaldo is set for fresh talks about his future with Juventus this summer. The Portugal captain has one year left on his contract at the Allianz Stadium and was set to leave the Italian giants if they missed out on qualifying for the Champions League. Juventus finished fourth in Serie A on Sunday night, after they beat Bologna 4-1 and Napoli dropped points with a 1-1 draw against Verona. Ronaldo did not feature in Juve's final Serie A clash of the season as boss Andrea Pirlo decided to surprisingly leave him on the bench due to "fat...

 Plateau State Super League 2021: Sajeh FC Drench Gee-Lec FA In The Pool Of Goals As 2007 Champions Return To Familiar Terrain Plateau State Super League 2021: Sajeh FC Drench Gee-Lec FA In The Pool Of Goals As 2007 Champions Return To Familiar Terrain A hatrick by  Ephraim Gideon in the 38th, 61st and 69th minutes; and a brace by Ishaku Sati in the 52nd and 78th minutes, makes Sajeh FC the highest scoring side thus far in the ongoing Plateau State Super League as they despatched Gee-Lec FA to a heavy defeat, beating to them 5-0. In the other match played at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, FC Sports held Tempers FC to a 1-1 draw. Benshak Samuel scored for FC Sports in the 32nd minute, before Shuaibu Muhammad equalized for Tempers FC in the 54th minute. Here are all the results played at the Langtang Mini Stadium yesterday: Yelwa Utd 1  Kurgwi Utd 1 Timmy Kwanto 1 Shendam B FC 1 Forth Bridge 1 Datyem FC 2. Hostilities resume today. At the Rwang Pam Township Stadium, 2006/2...

 Njoku, Abia Warriors Rising Defender, Earns Imama's Praise Njoku, Abia Warriors Rising Defender, Earns Imama's Praise By Fisayo Dairo It would always take something extra-ordinary to stop Rivers United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. The Pride of Rivers' home invincibility had seen them win each of their ten home games this term (before Sunday) and conceded just one goal in the process. However, it was River United's bogey side Abia Warriors that halted that domineering run on Sunday when they put up a dogged defensive display to earn a deserved point as the MatchDay 22 encounter ended in a 0-0 draw. Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo, himself a Rivers 'boy' was going to do everything to avoid the ignominious record of having lost home and away against Rivers United this season - the reverse fixture having ended in a 0-1 defeat for his side at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba in January. The entirety of the Warriors team especially goalkeeper Vince...

 Nigeria to Partner Egypt in Youth and Sports Development Nigeria to Partner Egypt in Youth and Sports Development Nigeria and Egypt will go into partnership by exploring areas of mutual benefits for the growth of the Youth and sports industry in both countries. Speaking in Cairo,  Egypt at the sidelines of the Association of National Olympics  Committee of Africa, ANOCA General  Assembly,  Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday Dare said "Sports plays an important role in International  Relations, fosters unity, builds friendship and develops the youth population. Nigeria and Egypt stand to derive a lot of benefits by going into partnership in Youth and Sports Development.  As two pacesetters on the continent, Nigerian and Egyptian youth can get a lot of mileage if we explore areas of mutual benefits for the growth of our two countries. Youth are the active participants in sports, once they are taken care of, a better future is assured. T...

 Ladipo Praises ‘Thunder Balogun’s Wife as Family Marks 23rd Anniversary Ladipo Praises ‘Thunder Balogun’s Wife as Family Marks 23rd Anniversary The President-General of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, took time off his busy schedule to praise the late wife of Nigeria’s best soccer player ever, Teslim ‘Thunder’ Balogun, Alhaja Mulikat Balogun, as the family marks her 23rd year anniversary today May 25th, 2021. Ladipo said in Lagos that, it was the late Alhaja Mulikat that gave her husband all the encouragements that turned him into Nigeria’s greatest soccer player and indeed a hero of the country’s football. He noted that in some of the matches he watched ‘Thunder’ Balogun played in his active career, his wife Mulikat, took it as some kind of ritual to encourage her husband to score winning goals which she assured would come from his boots. This enabled the football hero to put up fantastic performances in all the games he played until his retirement. Ladipo...

 NPFL 21: Kwara United Set to Drain Rivers Utd in Big Battle to End 6-year Winless Run NPFL 21: Kwara United Set to Drain Rivers Utd in Big Battle to End 6-year Winless Run Kwara United's credentials this term in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) will undergo tough examination against a resurgent Rivers United on Wednesday afternoon in Ilorin. The Harmony Boys will be going into this encounter to end their six-year unbeaten run in the topflight against the Port-Harcourt landlords.  Michael Enaruna scored the goal which broke the hearts of Kwarans the last time Rivers United visited Ilorin in an NPFL tie that ended 1-1 on February 16, 2020. History has not been in favour of Kwara United as far as their duels against Rivers United are concerned having met 16 times in professional ties.  And in all those 16 matches played, Kwara United managed to win 3, losing 7 against Rivers United while the other 6 games ended in draws. So far this season, Kwara United's bi...

 Rohr picks Musa, Ekong, 22 Others for Cameroon Duel in Vienna Coach Gernot Rohr has selected captain Ahmed Musa, deputy captain William Ekong and home boys John Noble and Anayo Iwuala among the 24 Super Eagles who will do battle with five-time African champions Cameroon in a prestige friendly in Austria on Friday next week. The list also has goalkeepers Maduka Okoye and Francis Uzoho, defenders Ola Aina and Chidozie Awaziem, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Abdullahi Shehu, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho, Moses Simon and Simy Nwankwo, Turkey –based former U20 defender Valentine Ozornwafor, Denmark –based midfielder Frank Onyeka and Lorient FC of France’s Terem Moffi are also included. Nigeria, who have won the Africa Cup of Nations three times but have been bumped by Cameroon in the final of the competition on three other occasions, defeated the Indomitable Lions 3-0 in a friendly in Belgium in October 2015, and have not lost to the Lions in regulation time since a 19...

 Abdallah Reveals Reason Behind his Resignation from Wikki Tourists Abdallah Reveals Reason Behind his Resignation from Wikki Tourists Coach Usman Shariff Abdallah has revealed the reason behind his resignation as Wikki Tourists coach last week claiming his decision to quit his position as the Head is a Personal Decision. I decided to quit the job based on my personal decision and I did that to protect my integrity due as some certain issues within the club which I suggested I step aside to allow the club to seek a solution to such issues within the club and  I had an understanding with the club chairman before I took the decision". The Kano state born coach also disengaged himself from any comments or story by one of his Assistant, " I strongly disassociate myself from any comments from anyone about what transpired, I didn't ask anyone to speak on my behalf and I believe it is just his personal opinion" " I want to also use this opportunity to thank the Executi...

 Plateau State Super League 2021: Former Champions Go Down As Langtang Receive Warning Plateau State Super League 2021: Former Champions Go Down As Langtang Receive Warning Match Day two of the revived Plateau State Super League recorded an early upset yesterday as 2007/2008 champions, Faith Alive Football Club kissed the dust as they were beaten 3-1 by Selenei Football Club. The trio of Andre Job, Jonathan Davou, and Haruna Peter got the goals for Selene FC, while Faith Alive FC's consolation goal was netted by Umar Farouk. Here are other results of matches played Sunday, at the Rwang Pam Township Stadium: Gee-Lec Academy 0 Golden Boys 0 NIB CF 0 Panriang FC 1 BBR FC 0 FC Izam 3. The first day at the Langtang center had some blemishes as Casava United have been mandated to play all their matches in Jos henceforth after throwing caution to the wind, attacking referees in their match against Congo United, which they eventually won 2-1. According to the Secretary of 2021 Plateau Stat...

 NPFL 21: Nasarawa United Humbles Heartland by Two Goals to One NPFL 21: Nasarawa United Humbles Heartland by Two Goals to One Nasarawa United continued their 100% start to the second stanza of the 2020/21 Nigeria Professional Football League season with a dazzling 3-1 demolition of Heartland FC of Owerri during the NPFL matchday twenty-two fixture played at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The hosts went into the game with so much confidence after picking up six points from their previous two games in Lafia and Bauchi respectively. United took the game to their visitors, coming close to opening scoring in the 21st minute only for the duo of Aliyu Abdullahi and Chinedu Ohanachom missing two golden opportunities from close ranges. Five minutes later, Aliyu Abdullahi would make up for his missed chances as he buried the ball beyond the reach of Heartland and  Super Eagles goalkeeper, Ikechukwu Ezenwa, after some beautiful step-overs inside the area to register his fir...