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 NPFL WK34 Preview: Jigawa Golden Stars vs Rivers United NPFL WK34 Preview: Jigawa Golden Stars vs Rivers United Rivers United is a guest to Jigawa Golden Stars at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium Kaduna as Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) enters matchday 34 on Wednesday 21st July 2021.  This fixture is important to both teams as it could decide the quest for survival for the host and finishing in continental position for the guest. With only four matches to go, this tie promises fireworks from either side.  Jigawa Golden Stars Fight for Survival Continues  With the 2020/2021 NPFL season in its last stretch of games, the hosts Jigawa Golden Stars have shown glimpses of resurgence. This fixture will be another 17th test placed Jigawa Golden Stars as they face 5th placed Rivers United.  The hosts are in the drop zone and need to win this game to steer clear of charging Warri Wolves and FC Ifeanyi Ubah that share points in 18th and 19th places respectively. Not ...

 NFF vows to unmask fellow who tried to harass Super Falcons in Austria NFF vows to unmask fellow who tried to harass Super Falcons in Austria The Nigeria Football Federation says it has initiated moves to ensure the unmasking of the self-acclaimed Nigerian who got on the train with the Super Falcons in Vienna, Austria on Tuesday and made the players uncomfortable with inflammatory political talks. Team officials explained on Tuesday afternoon that the girls, who had been in the Austrian capital since Thursday preparing for upcoming international engagements, opted to have a view of the city after their morning training, and decided on public transport to the city centre. The guy,  whose claim to be a Nigerian was much doubtful from his accent, launched into abuses against the girls for representing Nigeria, and kept saying that no one could touch him because that would amount to assault as he had not touched anyone. His tirade did not unsettle the girls in any way as he was i...

 We are not in Tokyo  for Show - Soprts Minister   We are not in Tokyo for Show - Soprts Minister Minister of Youth and Sports Development Mr. Sunday  Dare has affirmed that Team Nigeria was not in the Tokyo  2020 Olympics for the show, but to win laurels for the country by competing clean. Speaking at a brief ceremony organized by the Ethiopian Airline to send the Minister and others forth, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport Abuja on Tuesday, the  Minister said "We are grateful to the Federal Government, Corporate  Nigeria, and all those who supported  Team Nigeria by adopting our athletes. I want Nigerians to wish team Nigeria the very best as we compete with the very best in the world at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 205 countries with over 11,000 Athletes from around the world validates the Olympics as the biggest sporting event in the world. The fact that we have a team of 58 athletes that qualified to participate, some of whom  ar...

 Tokyo 2020: Nigeria' Patience Ndidi Madu Appointed for  the  First Football Match of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: Nigeria' Patience Ndidi Madu Appointed for the First Football Match of the Olympic Game By Oluchi to be Tobe-Chukwu.  Nigeria' FIFA Badge woman Referee Patience Ndidi Madu has been appointed as a fourth official for game number 1 of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.  Madu who recently passed her FIFA medical / fitness tests in Tokyo was very impressive in her runs. This feat didn't go unnoticed as surprisingly, Madu who was picked as an understudy for the games was appointed for the first match of the games.  She will be the fourth official for match no 1 of the games involving Great Britain and Chile(women). The match will be played at the Sapporo Dome, Sapporo in Japan on the 21st of July 2021. It will be played by 4.30 PM Japanese time. The officials are already settled in the city which is about 4 hours by air from Tokyo.  Patience Madu got ...

 Samuel Stone Delighted With his Form at Jigawa Golden Stars Samuel Stone Delighted With his Form at Jigawa Golden Stars By Tony Ademodi Jigawa Golden Stars striker Samuel Stone has attributed his scoring form with the "Badaru Boys" to hard work and determination. Stone who is on loan at Jigawa Golden Stars from Kano Pillars in a chat with www.npfl.ng, said making that move from Kano to Jigawa, has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. "I needed to move away from Kano because I needed to play regularly, I wasn't having playing time at Kano Pillars, and was sent on loan to Jigawa Golden Stars,  and it has turned out to be a blessing for me, I've scored 9 goals so far in the league for Jigawa Golden Stars, and am hoping to score more before the end of the season". The Anambra State-born striker also assured that he will love to take his career to the next level, while also explaining what makes him a "fox in the box". "My career is of importa...

 Eid-Ul- Kabir Celebration: Oyo South SYAN Advices Muslims to be Steadfast and be Security ........ Calls on Gov. Makinde to Find a Lasting Solution to the Insecurity in the Oke-Ogun area of the State  Eid-Ul- Kabir Celebration: Oyo South SYAN Advices Muslims to be Steadfast and be Security The Senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the Southern Youth Assembly of Nigeria (SYAN), Hon. Adewoyin Adekola Tijani has felicitated with Muslims across the globe particularly Nigerians on the occasion of the 1442 Edi-il-Kabir celebration. In a statement signed in Ibadan on Tuesday, 20th of July, 2021 by his SA Media, Olusola Hammed, Hon. Adewoyin congratulated Muslims on the occasion of this year's Eid-il Kabir celebration completion saying they should be grateful to Almighty Allah for witnessing yet another Eid-il Kabir in sound health and with peaceful heart. Hon. Adewoyin stated that "it is only with the grace of Allah that we are dolebrating Eid 1442, therefore we shou...

 NPFL21 Wk33: Nasarawa United Pip MFM FC to Keep Title Hope Alive NPFL21 Wk33: Nasarawa United Pip MFM FC to Keep Title Hope Alive Nasarawa United FC solidified their quest for the 2020/21 NPFL title with a 1-0 home win over hard-fighting MFM FC at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday afternoon. After squandering some early goalscoring chances, the Solid Miners broke the deadlock through prolific striker, Silas Nwankwo, in the  15th minute after being found through by defender, Chigozie Obasi, his 14th league goal of the season. Shortly after, the visitors turned defense to attack and their threat almost yielded a positive result but for the swift reflex reaction by the home side goaltender, Mohammed Galadima. The duo of Aliyu Abdullahi and  Adamu Hassan couldn't convert their golden opportunities to add to United's tally as both teams went into the break with the Solid Miners leading 1-0. MFM returned for the second half stronger and dominating in possession including nearly...