ABS FC reads riot act to players, officials

The management of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, has read riot act to the technical crew and players of the team to sit up and improve on their performances.

Danladi assures Nasarawa Utd fans of improve results

Nasarawa United Chairman, Isaac Danladi has appealed for patience from home fans assuring that better days are ahead for the team. The Governor Umaru Tanko Al-Makura boys rallied back from behind to steal a deserved 1-1 draw at Kano Pillars on Wednesday in the match day 16 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), a result that moved the Lafia-based side to 9th position on the twenty teams log with 21 points.

Adeoti undergoes successful surgery

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC Ilorin midfielder AbdulMuiz Bodekaka Adeoti today undergone a successful surgery on his right toe.

Adekunle confident of victory over Abia Warriors

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC forward, Adegboyega Adekunle believes his side will be victorious in Wednesday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) midweek game against Abia Warriors FC.

Bosso: Odey deserves Super Eagles call-up

By Taofeek Babalola

 

El Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, Ladan Bosso has urged the national team coach,  Gernot Rohr to give Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) striker, Stephen Odey a chance in the Super Eagles.

Ndidi will be a big player, says Shakespeare

By Taofeek Babalola

Leicester City manager, Craig Shakespeare said that he is impressed with Nigerian international, Wilfred Ndidi’s contribution to the team.

Iheanacho ready to fight for Man City starting spot

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has revealed his intention to fight for a starting spot at the Manchester City and has no plan of leaving this summer.

Elegbeleye heads OSFA three-man panel

.To oversee Sunshine Stars, Sunshine Queens

By Taofeek Babalola

Ondo State Government has constituted a three-man panel to look into the management of the Ondo State Football Development Agency (OSFA).

Ahead of 3SC clash: El Kanemi arrive with Azman airline

By Taofeek Babalola

Players and officials of El Kanemi Warriors arrived in Lagos on Monday aboard Azman Airline ahead of Wednesday’s matchday 16 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Abia Warriors break Kano Pillars winless jinx

 Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia thrashed Kano Pillars 3-0 in the matchday 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash in Umuahia on Sunday to record their first league victory Sai Masu Gida.

Ogunbote cherishes win over Rivers United

By Taofeek Babalola

Enyimba’s head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has expressed happiness at his side’s ability to amass maximum points against Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)matchday 15 encounter at the UJ Esuene Stadium, Calabar.

Ganaru, journalist, referee attacked in Shagamu

By Taofeek Babalola

There was pandemonium at the Shagamu Stadium on Sunday during Remo Stars 2-1 win over Wikki Tourists in the match day 15 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as the visitors’ head coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru, center referee and a sports journalist, Kelvin Ekerete were allegedly attacked by the home fans.

Ogunbajo seeks Premier League honour in Iraq

.Wins Best Professional Player Award

An unknown Nigerian Footballer, Benjamin Ogunbajo has taken the Iraqi Kurdistan League by storm this season where he currently makes waves with one of the leading clubs, Kirkuk Sports Club.

Ebuehi senior ‘proud’ son has committed to Nigeria

Marvin Ebuehi has spoken to thenff.com of his joy that first son Tyronne Ebuehi has finally committed to Nigeria after the misunderstanding that trailed his first call-up by fatherland.

Onazi: We are fully focused on qualifying for World Cup

 Nigeria’s young and vibrant squad is thinking of little else apart from qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, so says stand-in Captain Eddy Ogenyi Onazi.

Ganaru is not Wikki Tourists' problem, says Bosso

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors technical adviser, Isa Ladan Bosso has thrown his weight behind the embattled Wikki Tourists coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru.

Rohr disappointed over Burkina Faso cancelled friendly

Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr is not a happy man following last minute cancellation of Super Eagles friendly against Burkina Faso at the Hive stadium in London.

Imama Amapakabo gets three-match ultimatum

By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Rangers International FC of Enugu have handed a three-match ultimatum to its technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo and his technical crew to start winning matches or face sack.

Discipline and determination will keep us at the top, says Onuwa

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries FC midfield maestro, Onuwa Chukwuka, says discipline and determination are the only thing that will keep his team at the top of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) table after their 2-1 victory over Rivers United FC on Wednesday.

Rangers, Rivers Utd get CAF Confederation opponents

Nigerian champions Rangers of Enugu will face Zambian side Zesco United for a place in the group stages of the 2017 Caf Confederations Cup while Rivers United will battle it out with Rayon Sports of Rwanda.

3SC were unlucky, says Amoo

By Taofeek Babalola

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan head coach, Fatai Amoo says his boys gave their best in Sunday’s match day 14 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) against Abia Warriors.

Kogi United Sacks Ishaya Jatau

The management of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United FC have asked their Head Coach, Ishaya Jatau to step aside as a result of unconvincing start to the new season campaign.

Wikki Tourists' win over Katsina United was difficult, says Kobi

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists media officer, Abdullahi Nasiru Kobi has described his side’s 2-1 victory over Katsina United in the match day 14 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday as a narrow win.

Rangers crash out of CAF Champions League

Rangers International FC have crashed out of this year’s CAF Champions League on 5-3 aggregate despite 2-1 win over Zamalek in the second leg encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday.

3SC home misery continue

By Taofeek Babalola

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan unimpressive home run in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) continued on Sunday after another disappointing goalless draw against Abia Warriors at the Lekan salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan.

Wikki Tourists pip Katsina United

By Taofeek Babalola

Players and technical crew of Wikki Tourits of Bauchi heaved a sigh of relief on Sunday after their 2-1 win over Katsina United in the week 14 of the Nigeria Professional Football League game played at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday.

Wikki Tourists dismiss player, sack coach

.Players to get half salary if...

By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Wikki of Bauchi held an emergency meeting with players on Thursday following the dismal performance of the team in the ongoing 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional football League (NPFL) season.

Bosso hails LMC over Emeteole's intervention

.Pleads for coach Paul Hamilton too
By Taofeek Babalola

The President of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Isa Ladan Bosso has applauded the League Management Company (LMC)  for its timely intervention on coach Kelechi Emeteole's illness.

NFF sanctions 4 referees

Four referees have come under the sledge hammer of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)’s Referees Committee has fallen. The affected officials were found guilty of poor officiating and mismanagement of the game.

LMC fine, ban Boboye, Ajiboye, Balogun

Plateau United duo Dele Ajiboye and Kennedy Boboye were on Thursday given suspensions from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

League Bloggers Awards: Bosso, Adetunji win gongs

El-Kanemi Warriors head coach Ladan Bosso and Abia Warriors striker Sunday Adetunji were named Nigeria Professional football League (NPFL) Manager and Player for February respectively by the League Bloggers Awards (LBA) on Thursday.

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, on Thursday won a place on the CAF Executive Committee for the 2017 to 2021 cycle.

How Hayatou deposed by Ahmad Ahmad

Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for an era spanning 29 years and a senior administrator at Fifa throughout its years of corruption scandals, has finally been deposed, suffering defeat in Caf’s presidential election.

4-match ultimatum: I am not worried, says Ganaru

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists head coach, Mohammed Baba Ganaru has told Sportinglens.blogspot.com that he has yet to be officially informed about 4-match ultimatum placed on him by the club’s management.

El-Kanemi Warriors pay Emeteole N3m

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors has finally paid its former head coach, Kelechi Emeteole the sum of 3, 000, 000 (three million naira) owed him when he was in charge of the team.

Rivers Hoopers sign experienced league stars

Rivers Hoopers basketball club of Port Harcourt has intensified their preparations for the upcoming 2016/2017 Nigeria Basketball League season by making key additions to their playing staff.

Rangers can do Barca against Zamalek, says Amapakabo

By Taofeek Babalola

Rangers International FC of Enugu, Imama Amapakabo believes Flying Antelopes can upturning their 4-1 loss to Zamalek in the competition's round of 32 first-leg at Cairo's El-Salam Stadium on Sunday and still qualify for the group stages.  

I want to play every game, says Nonso

By Taofeek Babalola

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan star, Nonso Nbakwe has pleaded with the club’s head coach, Fatai Amoo to allow him play in every team’s game.

Baba Ganaru gets 4-match ultimatum

.Players too

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Mohammed Baba Ganaru and members of his technical crew have been told they have to win their next four league games or face the music following an abysmal start to the first round in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

My tactics didn't work against Enyimba, says Ilechukwu

The Technical Adviser of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu, has said that his team's tactics and formation against seven-time Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) winners Enyimba International FC didn't work out as expected.

Aiyegbeni fighting for fitness, says Coach

.Rules out more late 'free agent' signings

By Taofeek Babalola

Coventry City coach Mark Robins has revealed that Ex-international Yakubu Aiyegbeni is fighting to get fit to be back in contention to play.

Abia warriors 2 1 Lobi Stars: Okiemute injured

By Taofeek Babalola

Lobi Stars first choice goalkeeper, Okiemute Odah sustained an injury during his side’s 2-1 loss to Abia Warriors in match day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Sunday.

Mbakwe’s late strike earn 3SC draw in Gombe

By Taofeek Babalola

Substitute Nonso Mbakwe’s late minute equaliser against Gombe United in the match day 13 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday evening ensured that Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) did not leave Pantami Stadium empty-handed.

CAF Champions League: Zamalek wallop Rangers 4-1

Nigeria representative in the CAF Champions League, Rangers International FC of Enugu suffered a 4-1 defeat to Zamalek in the competition's round of 32 first-leg at Cairo's El-Salam Stadium on Sunday.

Bala plots end to El Kanemi home run

Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes FC, Abubakar Bala has been employing tactics for his side to halt El Kanemi Warriors' unbeaten run at home when both sides lock horns in the Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has remained unmoved as it maintained the 41st position in the FIFA World ranking for the month of March.

Ilechukwu boasts: MFM can beat Enyimba

Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has stated that his wards are strong enough to match seven-time Nig
eria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enyimba International FC when the two sides meet this weekend in Calabar.

Court remands Kano Pillars fan in police custody

.Adjourn case till March 28

By Taofeek Babalola

Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report that a Shari’a court 7 at the Fagge Municipal Council Area in Kano State has remanded a Kano Pillars fan, Ibrahim Muhammad Bello Panshekara, in police custody for field encroachment.

Kano Pillars, Wikki Tourists’ game is a brotherly affairs, Says Malikawa

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars media officer, Idris Malaikawa has disclosed to Sportinglens.blogspot.com that Wednesday’s rescheduled math day 8 of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) between his team and Wikki Tourists is not a ‘derby clash’.

Obomate is lucky to play football again, Team doctor confesses

By Taofeek Babalola

Rivers United Team doctor, Chukwuemeka Agi has revealed that Obomate Frederick is lucky to still be a professional footballer after recovery from an injury that kept him out of competitive football for five months.

Makinwa thrills with win over Katsina United

By Taofeek Babalola

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC head coach, Henry Makinwa has expressed joy over his side’s 1-0 win over Katsina United in the Match Day 12 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Kwara Stadium Complex on Sunday.

Bazuaye rues costly mistakes against ABS

By Taofeek Babalola

Katsina United head coach, Baldwin Bazuaye has attributed his side’s 1-0 loss to Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC in the Match Day 12 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Kwara Stadium Complex, Ilorin to mistakes.