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Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Enyimba vs 3SC clash: Fans query referee Odey’s appointment

Fans of Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have raised observation for constant assigning of referee Ben Oday from Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to officiate any match between 3SC and Enyimba in the league in the past seasons.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club forward, Sikiru Olatunbosun's wonder goal against reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Enugu Rangers has been shortlisted for the CNN Goal of the Week.

Swedish Allsvenskan side BK Hacken have signed Nigeria forward Chisom Egbuchulam on loan from Enugu Rangers until December.

Nigerian sports administrator and former FIFA executive committee member Dr Amos Adamu has been handed a two-year ban by the world football governing body.

By Taofeek Babalola

Lobi Stars technical adviser, Godwin Koko Uwua has parted company with the club in what he described as 'lack of respect' for him by the board.

Saka’s strike nails Rivers United

A fantastic long range strike from Ayo Saka proved decisive in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest between Sunshine Stars and Rivers United in Akure. The two sides went into the game which was decided at the Akure Township Stadium in poor form.

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars defeated Katsina United 1-0 in a matchday 10 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Sportinglens.blogspot.com report.

By Taofeek Babalola

Rangers International of Enugu striker Bobby Clement says his side played with fatigue during Friday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) game against Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC at the Agege Township Stadium.

By Taofeek Babalola

Rave of the moment, Stephen Odey says Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC are now a force to be reckoned with in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) after his side’s 2-1 win over Rangers International in a matchday 10 clash on Friday.

.Reveal he has not spoken to them for two years

The parents of one of England's most talented young footballers, Dele Alli have spoken of their heartbreak after claiming they have not seen him in two years. Alli's mother Denise and father Kehinde say they 'just want their son back' and say they have not seen him since he moved from Milton Keynes Dons to Tottenham Hotspur in early 2015.

By Taofeek Babalola

Four players of Remo Stars have joined CD Feirense of Portugal, Sportinglens.blogspot.com report. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) outfit made the announcement of their departure to Portugal on Sunday.

Taofeek Babalola

Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni was singled out for wrong reasons during Coventry City 3-1 loss to Swindon Town on Saturday. A video emerged on the internet of Aiyegbeni doing absolutely nothing for about two-and-a-half minutes and immediately went viral as Sky Blues slide deeper into relegation danger.

First league game delights Zikiye

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists defender Jonathan Zikiye has promised to give his best to the team as long as he is getting a chance to play. Zikiye played his first league game for Wikki Tourists against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) week 7 on Wednesday since he joined the club from Kano Pillars at the beginning of the season.

By Taofeek Babalola

On form Niger Tornadoes centre back, Andrew Ikefe has been ruled out of Gombe United clash after failing a late fitness test. The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day 10 clash is bill for the Lokoja Confluence Stadium on Sunday evening.

The office of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), side, Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, was early Friday morning burgled by yet to be identified persons. The Director of Football of the club, Alloy Chukwuemeka, disclosed this in an interview with the newsmen in Ilorin on Friday.

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars’ head coach, Kadiri Ikhana has said that his side’s away draw against Rivers United in a rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Wednesday is a morale booster to his team.

Rivers United 1 Kano Pillars 1: Eguma blames players’ second half display

By Taofeek Babalola

Technical Manager of Rivers United, Stanley Eguma explained that a poor start to the second half cost his side maximum points in Wednesday’s rescheduled Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Kano Pillars.

New dates have been scheduled for the postponed fixtures of Match Day 8 and 9 involving Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs participating in the CAF Club competitions as a consequence of their concluded first round ties.

Bata cherishes win against Abia Warriors

.Sympathises with Emordi

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors forward, Hussaini Mohammed Bata has expressed joy over his side’s away win over Abia Warriors in a match day nine of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday at the Umuahia Township Stadium.

.Targets nine points in outstanding matches

By Taofeek Babalola

The General Manager of Rangers International FC, Christian Chukwu has pleaded with League Management Company (LMC) to consider the teams that have CAF engagement by spacing their rescheduling league matches to enable their players to be fit for the continental assignments.

Purported Resignation: Dogo apologises

By Taofeek Babalola

Nasarawa United technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo has tendered his unreserved apology to the Nasarawa State Government, club's management and fans over his purported resignation.

.The Big Elephants shift focus on NPFL

By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Wikki Tourists has passed a vote of confidence on coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru-led technical crew despite the team’s exit from CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday.

By Taofeek Babalola

Coach Felix Okey Emordi has parted ways with Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia. The former Rangers, Enyimba and Kano Pillars manager resigned on Monday as the Technical Adviser of the club.

FC Ifeanyiubah out of CAF Confederation Cup

By Taofeek Babalola

Nigeria representative FC Ifeanyiubah were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday after losing 3-0 on penalties to Al Masry of Egypt in Port Said.

By Taofeek Babalola

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side Enugu Rangers will slug it out against 2016 Champions League runners-up, Zamalek FC of Egypt in the round of 32 of the 2017 CAF Champions League.

By Taofeek Babalola

Uncertainty surrounds Nasarawa United technical adviser, Kabiru Dogo’s departure following his side’s 1-1 draw against Sunshine Stars in a match day 9 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Lafia Township Stadium on Sunday.

Wikki Tourists have crashed out of this year's CAF Confederation Cup despite recording a 1-0 win against Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at the Abubarkar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday.

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors secured its first away win of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2016/2017 season after beating Abia Warriors 1-0 in a week nine game at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.

By Taofeek Babalola

.CAF appoints Bnubou Traore as center referee

The BauchiState Governor, Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar has declared gates open for today’s CAF Confederation Cup second leg tie between Wikki Tourists and Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi by 4pm.

MIGHTY JETS SIGN 25 NEW PLAYERS, RETAIN 20

By Taofeek Babalola

The Technical Adviser of Nigeria National League outfit, Mighty Jets Football Club of Jos, Usman Adams, has confirmed the signing of 25 new players ahead of the new NNL campaign, which will commence on the 5th of March 2017.

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is working hard with a training session in the CFA sunset on Friday ahead of Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round test against Huddersfield Town.

CAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Wikki Tourists will qualify, Ganaru assures

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Mohammed Baba Ganaru is optimistic of his side’s ability to beat Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) of Sierra Leone in the CAF Confederation Cup second leg encounter on Sunday in Bauchi.

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, lssah Ladan Bosso says he expects a friendly welcome from Abia Warriors fans when he returns to Umuahia Stadium to face his old club in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 9 clash.

CAF CUP: Ambrose promises to win for Governor Abubakar

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourist FC central defender, Peter Ambrose has vowed that he and his colleagues will make the Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed A. Abubakar Esq, happy by winning the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup match against Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) of Sierra Leone in Bauchi on Sunday.

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors midfielder Samuel Mathais has expressed his aspiration to score 14 goals in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season.

By Taofeek Babalola

Lobi Stars technical adviser, Godwin Uwua has taken his suspension by the club in good faith and insists he will wait till the club calls him back.

Former Enugu Rangers star Henry Obiekwu slumped and died while playing a friendly in Enugu Monday. His elder brother and former Super Eagles defender Kingsley Obiekwu aka ‘Shagari’ confirmed the death of his younger brother Henry.

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars FC Technical Adviser Kadiri Ikhana (MON) has said players, technical crew, management and fans of the club are under pressure to succeed, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Nanen Imenger returns to Lobi Stars

By Taofeek Babalola

NanenImenger have decided to play for Lobi Stars again after all his plans to play abroad have been put on hold until summer, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

By Taofeek Babalola

Katsina State Governor Aminu Masari has challenged Katsina United to double their efforts and pick away win in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

ALONSO CONFIRMS: MOSES IS DOING A FANTASTIC JOB FOR CHELSEA

Marcos Alonso has heaped praises on teammate and Super Eagles winger Victor Moses for the ‘amazing job’ he is doing for Chelsea this season.

By Taofeek Babalola

Rivers United captain, Festus Austine says drawing 0-0 away from home against AS Real Bamako in the first leg preliminary round of the 2017 CAF Champions League is not a bad result but also described it as a ‘very dangerous situation’.

Chinese club Dalian Quanjian has confirmed the signing of Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala. Oshoala reportedly signed a lucrative one year deal worth of N7,000,000 monthly at Dalian Quanjian, almost 7 times more than what she was collecting at Arsenal.

By Taofeek Babalola

Sportinglens.blogspot.com can reveal that Bauchi State Governor, Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar led government delegation to Serial Leone to support Wikki Tourists ahead of today’s CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round first leg encounter against Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) of Sierra Leone .

Nigeria moves up in FIFA ranking

Nigeria's national team, Super Eagles has moved up nine spots in the latest monthly ranking of the world's football governing body, FIFA, reaching the 41st spot from its 50th place last month.

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club suffered their first defeat in four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) games on Thursday evening in Ilorin against Abubakar Bukola Saraki (MFM) Football Club courtesy of Samuel Oyedeji’s 75th minute well converted spot kick.

By Taofeek Babalola

Plateau United technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has revealed that his wards won’t get carried away with their recent feat and will keep their fighting spirit until they achieve their set goals for the season.

By Taofeek Babalola

Players and officials of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club, Rivers United departed Nigeria for Mali on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s CAF Champions League game against AS Real Bamako.

By Taofeek Babalola

The General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Rangers International FC Christian Chukwu has assured Nigerians of good outing in their first leg preliminary round of CAF Confederation Cup tie against J.S. Saoura FC Algeria on Friday.

.Delegation hit Sierra Leone Friday

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Mohammed Baba Ganaru has revealed to Sportinglens.blogspot.com that his wards will go all out for outright victory in their CAF Confederation Cup first leg preliminary round tie against Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces FC on Sunday.

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