Rotimi, Ovoke claim awards

Sunday Rotimi and Bernard Ovoke were among the five Rivers United players honoured by the Rivers State Government on Saturday for spectacular displays in the just concluded season.

Gov. Wike splashes N1m on Eguma, N.5m each for players

The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike (CON) has rewarded players and officials of Rivers United FC following their impressive feat in the just concluded Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

Flamingoes return home Monday after worst World Cup performance

The Nigeria's Flamingoes are expected back in the country on Monday (today) after a disappointing outing at the ongoing FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016, while Nigerians will start looking forward to the Falconets doing the country proud at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup next month in Papua New Guinea.

Nigeria beat Zambia in World Cup qualifier

Nigeria on Sunday made a bright start to their Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup Group B qualifying campaign thanks to a 2-1 away win over Zambia at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. The game marked low start for Zambia coach Wedson Nyirenda who was making his debut as Chipolopolo trainer.

Flamingoes crash out of World Cup

Nigeria’s women U-17 team, Flamingoes crashed out of the FIFA U17 World Cup following a disastrous 3-0 loss to North Korea on Saturday in a final Group C match. Ri Hae Yon scored a hat-trick as Korea DPR finished top of Group C at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Jordan 2016 and progress to the quarter-final stage unbeaten.

Zambia vs Nigeria clash kick off 1:30pm

The first 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between Chipolopo of Zambia and Super Eagles of Nigeria will kick off at 2.30pm Zambia time (1.30pm Nigeria time) on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report.

Eagles land in Ndola, eye three points

The Nigerian delegation to Sunday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia arrived in Ndola minutes afternoon on Saturday.   The 148 –seater Arik Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft touched down at the Simon Kawewe International Airport, Ndola at 12.07pm Zambia time (11.07am Nigeria time), after a 4-hour-and-20-minute flight from Abuja.

Wikki Tourists deny Maibaka's resignation rumour

The Management of Wikki Tourists of Bauchi has denied media reports claiming that it's technical adviser, Abdul Maikaba has left the club.

Obaje, Egbuchulam replce injured Success, Moses

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr has opted for domestic league hotshots after in-form strike duo  Victor Moses and  Isaac Success were withdrawn by their English Premier League clubs from  the Super Eagles’  Russia 2018 World Cup qualifier  against  Zambia in Ndola on Sunday.

Wikki Tourists qualify for CAF Confederation Cup

Wikki Tourists FC of Bauchi have qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time in the history of the club. Wikki picked the ticket ahead of FC IfeanyiUbah after defeating Sunshine Stars 2-0 at home to finish in third place with 57 points on the final day of the season on Sunday.

Rangers win NPFL title after 32 years

Rangers International took no chances in their final charge for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title as they went rampant against visiting El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri by hitting them 4-0 on the last match day of the season played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, now nicknamed 'The Cathedral,' on Sunday evening.

Ganaru quits Kano Pillars

Coach Mohammed Baba Ganaru has informed Sportinglens.blogspot.com that he has left former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions Kano Pillars. Ganaru made this known after the Pillars’ final match of the season where they drew 1-1 against Niger Tornadoes at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano‎.

Suspension stops key players from NPFL final day matches

Some key players will be out of action for their clubs in Sunday's final round of the 2015/2016 of the Nigeria professional Football League (NPFL) across the venues in the country. Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports that the concerned players were outstanding and valuable for their respective clubs this season. 

LMC urged to monitor big games

The League Management Company (LMC) has been advised to appoint a high power monitoring team to all centers for the remaining matches of the 2015 /2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in order to avoid an alleged match fixing by some of the clubs in contention for continental slot.

Gombe United return to NPFL

Gombe United FC have gained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League after spending two seasons in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The Savannah Scorpions made it back to the top flight football following a 3-1 victory over Supreme FC of Abuja in the week 14 fixture of the NNL played at the Area 3 football pitch on Saturday.

Flamingoes lose to Brazil in World Cup opener

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingoes lost 0-1 to their Brazilian counterparts in the opening match of Group C of the 5th FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Amman on Saturday. 

Showing little of the great pace and technical savvy that saw them score 16 goals and conceding none in their four African qualifying games against Namibia and South Africa, the Flamingoes were a shadow of themselves at the King Abdullah II International Stadium.