Monday 28 January 2019

Bollywood star slammed for calling Alex Iwobi a 'gorilla'

By Akanni Olawale  

Arsenal fan and Bollywood star Esha Gupta has been slammed online after sharing racist remarks aimed at Alex Iwobi on Instagram, describing the Nigerian as a 'gorilla'.

Friday 25 January 2019

Ighalo In Talks With England, Turkey Clubs


By Taofeek Babalola 

Super Eagles technical adviser Gernot Rohr has confirmed that the Eagles’ striker Odion Ighalo is currently negotiating a contract that will see him play in England or Turkey, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Moses thrilled with Fenerbahce’s move


By Taofeek Babalola

Victor Moses has expressed joy over his move to the Turkish league top side Fenerbahce, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.  

Rohr: I Won’t Beg Moses For Eagles’ Return


.Says he has other quality wingers in Eagles
By Taofeek Babalola  

Super Eagles Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr has revealed that Victor Moses must show motivation to play again for the national team before he could get a recall to the team, Reports Sportinglens.blogspot.com.  

I saw hell in Kidnappers’ den, Says Biffo



.Ransom paid for release

By Taofeek Babalola

Katsina United technical adviser Abdullahi Biffo has recounted his ordeal in the hands of his abductors, who kept him in their den for 17 days while demanding a ransom of N50 million, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Tuesday 22 January 2019

Bosso: I have Kano Pillars' password


By Taofeek Babalola

Gombe United Technical Adviser Ladan Bosso says his understanding of Kano Pillars' style of play will give his side added advantages when both sides meet in Wednesday's matchday 4 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) tie at the Pantami Stadium, Gombe, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ilechukwu predicts tough outing against Rangers


Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM)FC head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has predicted a tough game on Wednesday against CAF Confederation Cup campaigners, Enugu Rangers at the Soccer Temple, Agege Stadium.

Zubairu to ring changes against Katsina United


By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser Aliyu Zubairu has revealed to Sportinglens.blogspot.com that he will make four or five changes when his side faces Katsina United in Wednesday's matchday 4 of the Nigeria Professional Football (NPFL) encounter.

I'm back to win trophies for Pillars - Ibrahim Musa boasts


By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars Technical Adviser Ibrahim Musa has reiterated his desire to win silverware with Sai Masu Gida in his second coming to the club, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Monday 14 January 2019

Abubakar Musa out for six weeks after successful surgery


By Taofeek Babalola

Gombe United star left winger Abubakar Musa has been ruled of action for six weeks after undergone a successful surgery on his Achilles tendon, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Lokosa signs two and half years deal with Esperance


Super Eagles forward, Junior Lokosa completed his transfer to African champions side, Esperance de Tunisia from Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Kano Pillars on a two and half years deal.

I joined Kano Pillars to win trophies- Seun Akinyemi


By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars new signing Seun Adeyemi believes has said that his intention to join Sai Masu Gida is to help the club win more Laurels, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Our tactics worked against Akwa United, Says Baba Ganaru


By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Mohammed Baba Ganaru has revealed that his side went to Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener against Akwa United with a game plan, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Sunday 13 January 2019

NPFL WEEK ONE; NRA condemn attack on referees in Jos


.Wants LMC to act now

Following the excellent performances of referees assigned for matches in Week One of the NPFL held on Sunday, the Nigeria Referees Association, NRA, has expressed happiness  with the output of its members assigned for matches as one away win and a home draw  were recorded in the six matches played in the opening games.

2018/19 NPFL: NRA craves for conducive environment for free and fair officiating


The Nigeria Referees Association, NRA has asked all stakeholders involved in the major domestic league, the NPFL to give the referees a chance to excel in the 2018/19 which kicked off across the country on Sunday.

Bosso reveals plans for Gombe United


.Says first target achieved
By Taofeek Babalola

Gombe United technical adviser Isa Ladan Bosso has said that his plans for the Savannah Scorpions this season is to stabilize the team, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Rangers shock Bantu FC 2-1 in Lesotho


Nigeria Representative Rangers International F.C of Enugu, on Sunday afternoon earned a valuable win over host Bantu F.C with a 2-1 score in the first leg play-off of the Confederation Cup encounter inside the 20,000 capacity Setsoto stadium, Maseru, lesotho.

Bauchi Governor set continental ticket target for Wikki Tourists

By Taofeek Babalola

Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar has handed a continental ticket mandate to Wikki Tourists FC ahead of the commencement of the 2018/2019 season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.