Ighalo completes £20m switch to Changchun Yatai

Nigeria International and Watford's Odion Ighalo has completed his move to Chagchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League. The fee is believed to be £20m with add-ons potentially taking it up to £25m.

Barcelona sign Enyimba winger Bassey on loan

Barcelona have confirmed their second signing of deadline day with the arrival of Ezekiel Bassey on loan from Nigerian side Enyimba International until the end of the season.  Bassey, who primarily plays as a winger, follows Uruguayan defender Santiago Bueno in at Camp Nou and both will form part of the promotion chasing Barca B squad.

Jonathan: Wikki Tourists' best yet to come

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists forward, RichardJonathan says he and his teammates will continue to give their best as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) progress.

3SC will bounce back, chairman assures

The Chairman of Shooting Stars Football Club (3SC) of Ibadan, Mr. Gbolagade Busari has assured the teeming fans of the club that the team will bounce back from its not too impressive performance in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Christian Chukwu is now Rangers General Manager

Ex-Green Eagles captain, Christian Chukwu has been appointed as the new general Manager and Chief Executive Officer of Rangers International of Enugu.

Rangers seek fans understanding after poor start

The management of Rangers International of Enugu has solicited for their fans’ patience, love and understanding on some of their unsatisfactory home results recorded so far in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Draw against Rivers United felt like a win, says Uwua

Lobi Stars technical adviser, Godwin Koko Uwua has stated that his side’s 0-0 draw against Rivers United in the match day five of Nigeria Professional Football League game (NPFL) in Port Harcourt felt like a win.

Ighalo 'closing in on China move'

Super Eagles and Watford striker Odion Ighalo is reportedly close to making a move to the Chinese Super League. Last week, Hornets boss Walter Mazzarri confirmed that the Premier League club had received "some offers" for the 27-year-old, who is currently unsettled in England.

Ernest gets ABS fans’ praise

Fans of newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, have expressed their total satisfaction at the depth and experience Ernest Governor has brought to the defence of their team.

NFF condoles with minister Dalung over wife's demise

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed their deep regret over the death of wife of the Nigeria’s Youth and Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung, Mrs Briskila Dalung.

Lobi Stars grab point in Port Harcourt

Rivers United fired blanks against a spirited Lobi Stars side on Sunday in Port Harcourt in a largely uninspiring 0-0 draw as the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) entered match day five.

Wikki Tourists secure first season's win

Players and officials of Wikki Tourists of Bauchi heaved a sigh of relief following a 3-1 win over FC Ifeanyi Ubah in the match-day 5 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tie played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday.

Remo Stars sink El Kanemi Warriors

Remo Stars cruised to their second win of the season with a comprehensive 2-0 win against El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in the Match-Day 5 of the Nigeria Professional football league (NPFL) played at the Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu, Ogun State on Sunday.

MFM 1-0 Pillars: Waheed’s goal secure vital win

By Taofeek Babalola

Mountain of Fire Miracle and Ministries (MFM) FC defeated Kano Pillars 1-0 in the match-day 5 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tie played at the Agege Township Stadium, Lagos on Sunday.

No fan slapped me, says Maikaba

By Taofeek Babalola

Akwa Unitedtechnical adviser, Abdu Maikaba has denied a report claiming that he was slapped by a team’s fan after their Match day 4 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Rangers International on Wednesday in Uyo.

Mid-week matches are killing us- Uwau cries out

By Taofeek Babalola

Lobi Stars technical adviser, Godwin Koko Uwua has told SportingLife that the mid-week matches are not good for the Nigeria football. The former Enyimba FC of Aba manager said the organizers of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) should have considered so many things before fixing mid-week games.

Remo Stars' tie: El Kanemi Warriors arrive Lagos with Medview Airline

By Taofeek Babalola

Players and officials of El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri arrived in Lagos Friday evening by Medview Airline ahead of match day 5 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Remo Stars slated for Gateway International Stadium, Sagamu, Ogun State on Sunday.

Nwabulu out of Tornadoes’ game

SportingLens.blogspot.com can reveal that the Wikki Tourists first choice goalkeeper, Emeka Nwabulu has been ruled out of Wednesday’s match day four of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Niger Tornadoes at the confluence stadium, Lokoja, Kogi state.

Wikki Tourists confidence back, says Ganaru

WikkiTourists Technical Adviser, Mohammed Baba Ganaru has said that his side’s 1-0 win over Akwa United is a morale booster to his players. Harrison Madu’s second half goal was all the Big Elephants needed to secure the maximum three points in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day three fixture played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi.

Ugbade wary of Nasarawa United threat

Remo Stars Football Club Technical Adviser, Nduka Ugbade has urged his wards to prepare for a tough game when they face Nasarawa United in Wednesday’s Match Day four Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Lafia Township Stadium.

Rangers are mentally fit for Akwa United

Players of Rangers International FC of Enugu have said that the home win against El-Kanemi of Maiduguri have put them in a psychological victory ahead of the match day four of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Akwa United in Uyo on Wednesday.

Ex- Kano Pillars goalkeeper, Ali Muhammad dies

.Pillars' management condone with family 

Former KanoPillars goalkeeper Ali Muhammad has died at the age of 50 years. The former Taraba FC goalkeeper trainer passed away on Monday at his house in Brigade Quarters in Kano City after a brief illness. He has since been buried according to the Islamic rites Monday afternoon in Kano.

Adamu celebrates Man-of-the-Match award

.Dedicates award to teammates, fans

Kano Pillars striker Adamu Muhammed has expressed happiness over his Man-of-the-Match award handed to him after his side’s 2-1 win over Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in the match day three encounter in Kano on Sunday.

We must outscore FC Ifeanyi Ubah, says Guy

RiversUnited striker, Guy Kuemian Venance, who netted United’s solitary goal against Tornadoes on Sunday, has insisted he and his teammates, must improve in their efficiency in their next game.

Eguma furious over strikers’ wastefulness

Rivers United have slowly continued their ascent on the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table following a solid start to the 2016/17 season. The Pride of Rivers have won two and drawn one of their opening three games of the season, amassing seven out of a possible nine points.

Nanen’s chapter with Lobi Stars has ended, says Imenger

By: Taofeek Babalola

Lobi Stars Team Manager, Barnabas Imenger has exclusively revealed to NationSport that Nanen Imenger has parted ways with Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi.

Rangers appeal LMC’s decision

The management of Rangers International FC of Enugu has appealed the League Management Company (LMC) decision to sanction their club for various breaches they committed during their match day one, Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against Abia Warriors on Sunday, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.  

MFM are condemned to beat Lobi Stars, Says Ilechukwu

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu has described Sunday’s Matchday three Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Lobi Stars a must win for his side.

Olatunbosun: MFM will fight for the three points

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club left winger, Sikiru Olatunbosun has stated that his team will not taste defeat in Nnewi this Wednesday against FC Ifeanyiubah.

I won’t jubilate if I score against Tornadoes, says Omolayo

…Gata, Adeoti out, Ikpi in

Abubakar Bukola sakari (ABS) FC of Iloring defender, Ibrahim Omolayo, has said it will be an emotional home coming when he play against his former employer, Niger Tornadoes on Wednesday in a Match two Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter.

3SC’s Afolabi dedicates first goal to fans

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan gangling forward Afolabi Waheed has shown gratitude to the home fans for their unflinching support.

Eguma targets good result in Uyo

Rivers United manager Stanley Eguma has set his sights on a positive performance when his side face Akwa United in the match day two Nigeria Professional Football League on Wednesday.

Maikaba: Akwa United can beat Rivers United 3 nil

Akwa United head coach, Abdul Maikaba is confident that his side will amass maximum points against Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day two clash on Wednesday at the ‘Nest of Champions’, the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium despite his respect for United.

Kano Pillars commend fans

Kano Pillars FC have commended its fans for the sense of maturity displayed for the disappointment attitude of FC Ifeanyi Ubah in their opening game of 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season played the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday.

LMC hands eights points suspended sanction on FC IfeanyiUbah

·         Club Fined N9, 150, 000, Coach reprimanded and Club Official Suspended

·         Match Referee recommended to NFF  for poor game’s Management

The League Management Company (LMC) has issued sanctions on FC IfeanyiUbah aimed at deterring further acts that would lead to matches being called off following the incident in Kano in which the club caused the match to be abandoned during the opening fixture against Kano Pillars on Saturday.

Farouk Yarma set to splash cash on Gombe United players

Gombe United players have received money boost ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Savannah Scorpions are currently in Kaduna for their final camping in preparation for the January 15 league kick-off.

Chikatara weds Janet in Umuahia

Super Eagles Striker, Chisom Elvis Chikatara has wedded his heart-throb, Janet Uchendu in Umuahia in a ceremony that attracted the high and low in society. The wedding Ceremony, which took place at the Christian Foundation Evangelical Ministries Nigeria incorporated, Amuzukwu-Ibeku, was supervised by the General overseer of the Church, Rev Inegbulam Ohaeri with Emma Odoemelam conducting.

Ndidi: I’ll learn a lot at Leicester City

After completing his first training session as a Leicester City player, Super Eagles' Wilfred Ndidi believes he will learn a great deal from his new team-mates. Ndidi finalised his move on Thursday from Belgian outfit KRC Genk, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions.

Mikel to receive £140,000 a week at Tianjin TEDA

Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will struck a deal worth £140,000 per-week with Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin TEDA a source close to the player revealed to Turkish-Football.

Ndidi signs Leicester City five-and-a-half-year deal

Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a five-and-a-half-year deal from Belgian club Genk. Ndidi's £15million transfer to the Premier League champions, which has been in the pipeline for more than a month, will be complete by the end of this week, when a work permit has been officially granted.

Katsina United clear new signing

The newly promoted side, Katsina United have shown their readiness for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season after clearing most of their new signings.

Gombe United hit Kaduna Wednesday for closed camping

Gombe United Football Club will travel to Kaduna State on Wednesday for a 10-day closed camping in preparation for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

Coorman signs 2-year deal with Ikorodu United

Ikorodu United have reappointed Maurice Coorman as a new technical adviser ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

Zikiye seeks winning start against Nasarawa Utd

Wikki Tourists new signing Jonathan Zikiye is hopeful of kick-starting 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season with a victory.

Abia Warriors won’t take Rangers tie lightly – Onuoha

Abia Warriors media officer, Igwe Onuoha has predicted a tough game between his side and league champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) opener at the Umuahia Township stadium.

Lafia stadium ready for league matches, Danladi confirms

Nasarawa United chairman, Isaac Danladi has revealed to Sportinglens.blogspot.com that Solid Miners will play all its Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches at the Lafia Township Stadium this season.

Mathias targets win against Rivers United

El Kanemi Warriors midfielder Samuel Mathias has said that he and his teammates are ready to face Rivers United in their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener slated for January 15 in Port Harcourt.