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Tuesday, 28 February 2017
Uwua quits Lobi Stars
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.
Sunday, 26 February 2017
Saka’s strike nails Rivers United
Udoji’s header gives Kano Pillars win over Katsina Utd
Rangers are not machine, says Clement
We are not scared of big teams anymore, says Odey
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.
Dele Ali's parent cries out: ‘We want our son back’
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.
Remo Stars’ quadruple join CD Feirense
Fatigue Aiyegbeni wanders on the pitch
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.
Friday, 24 February 2017
First league game delights Zikiye
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.
Ikefe out of Gombe United clash
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.
Burglars attack ABS FC office
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.
Away draw is a motivating factor -- Ikhana
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.
Thursday, 23 February 2017
Rivers United 1 Kano Pillars 1: Eguma blames players’ second half display
LMC announces new dates for rescheduled fixtures involving continental clubs
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
Bata cherishes win against Abia Warriors
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.
Chukwu begs LMC to space reschedule games
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.
Monday, 20 February 2017
Purported Resignation: Dogo apologises
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.
CAF CUP EXIT: Wikki Tourists pass vote of confidence on Ganaru
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.
Sunday, 19 February 2017
FC Ifeanyiubah out of CAF Confederation Cup
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.
Enugu Rangers to face Zamalek in CAF Champions League
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.
Nasarawa Utd unaware of Dogo's resignation
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.
El Kanemi secure first away win since 2012
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.
Wikki vs RSLAF clash: Bauchi State Governor throws gates open
.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.
Friday, 17 February 2017
Iheanacho gears up for Huddersfield Town tie
Thursday, 16 February 2017
CAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Wikki Tourists will qualify, Ganaru assures
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.
Bosso expects warm reception in Umuahia
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.
Tuesday, 14 February 2017
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.
Samuel Mathais sets 14 goals target
El Kanemi
Warriors midfielder Samuel Mathais has expressed his aspiration to score 14
goals in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season.
Uwua accepts suspension in good faith
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.
Nigeria's Henry Obiekwu slumps and dies in action
Kano Pillars are under pressure, Ikhana admits
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.
Monday, 13 February 2017
Nanen Imenger returns to Lobi Stars
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.
AWAY WIN: Governor Masari tasks Katsina Utd
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).
Sunday, 12 February 2017
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.
CAF Champions League: Rivers United in dangerous situation– Austine warns
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’.
CAF Confederation Cup: Bauchi Governor hits Serial Leone for Wikki Tourists game
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 .
Thursday, 9 February 2017
Plateau United will keep winning mentality, says Boboye
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.
Rivers United 33-man delegation arrive Mali
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.
Rangers will go for win in Algeria, Chukwu promises
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.
Wikki Tourists won’t disappoint Nigeria, Ganaru assures
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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