Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Olatutu, Omotunde are not Lagos SWAN's officials- National SWAN insists

. Nullified election organised by duo  

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) wishes to categorically disclaim Ms. Olatutu Oladunni and Mr. Bello Omotunde as officials or members of the Lagos State Chapter of SWAN.

Saturday, 30 August 2025

Peter Rufai will never be forgotten- Agu-Ejidike

 

Nigeria's Pillars of Sports Chief Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP) has said he will collaborate with the family of the late Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai to keep the legacy of the departed hero.

Matchday 2 preview: Big tests await old guards and newcomers

 


By George Akpayen

After mixed outings in the opening matchweek of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), not much separates all of the 20 clubs so far in the standings and they will go again this Saturday, Sunday and Monday in mouthwatering fixtures that pits the old guards against the newbies.

Balmoral, Bet9ja seal partnership to drive Nigerian boxing to global heights


Balmoral Group Promotions and Bet9ja have entered a strategic partnership ahead of the “Chaos In The Ring” boxing event.

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

NPFL orders Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars to upgrade stadiums

 


The organisers of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have directed Abia Warriors, Kano Pillars and Barau FC to carry out urgent upgrades to the stadium facilities or risk being forced to play their matches at alternative grounds.

Mohammed demands winning start from players

 

By Taofeek Babalola

Niger Tornadoes Technical Adviser, Majin Mohammed has charged his players to go all out for victory against Nasarawa United in Wednesday’s rescheduled matchday 1 fixture at the mainbowl of Rashidi Yekini Stadium (Kwara Sports Complex) Ilorin, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

NPFL to honour Ogunmodede, Anas in Abuja on Sept 2

 


. To receive N1.5m each


By our reporter

Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are set to reward Nasarawa United striker Yusuf Anas and Remo Stars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede for their outstanding performances in the 2024/25 season on Tuesday, September 2 in Abuja.

Alimi, Bankole leave Remo Stars

. Mawuena, Ogunribide too

Remo Stars have confirmed the departure of five regulars from their squad, including home-based Super Eagles striker Sikiru Alimi and goalkeeper Kayode Bankole.

Malumfashi demands more commitment from Katsina Utd players

 


By our reporter 

Katsina United FC Chairman Surajo Malumfashi has craved for more commitment from the players and patience from club’s supporters following the team’s poor start to the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. 

Rangers 0-0 Kun Khalifat: We will continue to work on the team- Ilechukwu

 

By Taofeek Babalola

Rangers International FC coach Fedelis Ilechukwu has said he would continue to work on his young squad and make them a formidable force to compete at the top by the end of the season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

El Kanemi 2-0 Bendel Insurance: My players played to instructions- Dogo

 

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors technical adviser Kabiru Suleiman Dogo has heaped praises on his players for playing to his tactics during their game against Bendel Insurance FC in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday, Sportinglens.blospot.com reports.

Friday, 22 August 2025

Lagos ready to host the greatest boxing bout- Elliot


‎Nollywood actor and a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Desmond Elliot has promised an exciting and fun boxing evening between Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Ike ‘The President’ Ibeabuchi and Nigerian boxer Idris Afinni on Saturday August 23 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere in Lagos, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Chelsea thrash West Ham 5-1 to pile pressure on Potter

 

Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 last night and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just two games into the Premier League season.

NPFL season opener: Remo Stars hold Rivers Utd in Abeokuta


Remo Stars kicked off their Nigeria Professional Premier League title defence with a 1-1 draw against 10-man Rivers United of Port Harcourt in the 2025/2026 league opener at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta, on Friday.

Ikorodu City promote five academy graduates into senior squad

 

Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL side Ikorodu City have promoted five academy products to the senior team. The Lagos based Ogar Boys as Ikorodu are fondly called revealed the players’ identities on their social networks.

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Adebayo, Awaziem, Moffi return, Musa out



.As Chelle releases 31-man provisional list

.Ekong, Boniface, Osimhen make squad, Harcourt gets debut call up

.Camp opens in Uyo on Sept 1

By Taofeek Babalola

Adeleye Adebayo, Chidozie Awaziem and Terem Moffi were recalled to the Super Eagles squad while Ahmed Musa was left out as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle released a 31-man provisional list ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

Behold 𝙩𝙝𝙚 20 𝙘𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙋𝙁𝙇 2025/26 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣:


Sportinglens.blogspot.com reveals all the 20 managers that will guide the teams for the 38 league matches this season as the Nigeria Premier Football League 2025/2026 season kicked off on Friday with the matchday day one clash between Remo Stars and Rivers United.

Thursday, 21 August 2025

Lobi Stars U19 team resumes training



The Lobi Stars U19 team has resumed training at McCarthy Stadium in Makurdi after a short break following their victorious return from the NPFL Youth Championship playoff in Abia State. 

Nasarawa United unveil 17 new players

 


By Taofeek Babalola

Nasarawa United on Thursday unveiled 17 newly acquired players ahead of the 2025/26 football season, Sportinglens.blospot.com reports.

Chaos in The Ring: Balmoral Group, Khan bring historic boxing night to Nigeria

 


Balmoral Group Promotions, in partnership with AK Promotions, will stage a major world-class boxingfight for the very first time in Lagos, Nigeria on 1st October.

Finidi George predicts tough game against Remo Stars

 


 By Taofeek Babalola 

Rivers United Technical Manager Finidi George expects a tough game when his team faces Remo Stars in the opening game of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season this afternoon at the MKO Abiola Stadium Abeokuta, Ogun State, Sportinglens.blospot.com.

Lagos agog as Ibeabuchi, Afinni face-off in Heavyweight showdown

 

Lagos fans will on Saturday, 23rd August witness a thrilling boxing bout between Nigerian-born heavyweight boxer, Ike ‘The President’ Ibeabuchi, who is making his return to the ring, after 26 years of inactivity as a boxer, and Nigerian boxer Idris Afinni in a 12-round fight at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos.

32 teams to participate in Bet9ja Ibeju-Lekki Cup


A total of 32 teams are expected to take part in the maiden edition of Bet9ja Ibeju-Lekki Football Tournament which kicks off on 23, August 2025 in two centers at Ibeju-Lekki axis in Lagos State.

Thursday, 3 April 2025

De Bruyne to join Saudi second division club for £60m payday


Kevin De Bruyne looks set to leave Manchester City in the summer and link up with a Saudi Arabian second division side.

Gabriel ruled out for rest of season


Arsenal have been dealt a major blow ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid after Gabriel Magalhães was ruled out for the rest of the season.