Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Eguma targets good result in Uyo

Rivers United manager Stanley Eguma has set his sights on a positive performance when his side face Akwa United in the match day two Nigeria Professional Football League on Wednesday.

Maikaba: Akwa United can beat Rivers United 3 nil

Akwa United head coach, Abdul Maikaba is confident that his side will amass maximum points against Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match day two clash on Wednesday at the ‘Nest of Champions’, the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium despite his respect for United.

Kano Pillars commend fans

Kano Pillars FC have commended its fans for the sense of maturity displayed for the disappointment attitude of FC Ifeanyi Ubah in their opening game of 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season played the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano on Saturday.

LMC hands eights points suspended sanction on FC IfeanyiUbah

·         Club Fined N9, 150, 000, Coach reprimanded and Club Official Suspended
·         Match Referee recommended to NFF  for poor game’s Management

The League Management Company (LMC) has issued sanctions on FC IfeanyiUbah aimed at deterring further acts that would lead to matches being called off following the incident in Kano in which the club caused the match to be abandoned during the opening fixture against Kano Pillars on Saturday.

Thursday, 5 January 2017

Farouk Yarma set to splash cash on Gombe United players

Gombe United players have received money boost ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season. The Savannah Scorpions are currently in Kaduna for their final camping in preparation for the January 15 league kick-off.

Chikatara weds Janet in Umuahia

Super Eagles Striker, Chisom Elvis Chikatara has wedded his heart-throb, Janet Uchendu in Umuahia in a ceremony that attracted the high and low in society. The wedding Ceremony, which took place at the Christian Foundation Evangelical Ministries Nigeria incorporated, Amuzukwu-Ibeku, was supervised by the General overseer of the Church, Rev Inegbulam Ohaeri with Emma Odoemelam conducting.

Ndidi: I’ll learn a lot at Leicester City

After completing his first training session as a Leicester City player, Super Eagles' Wilfred Ndidi believes he will learn a great deal from his new team-mates. Ndidi finalised his move on Thursday from Belgian outfit KRC Genk, signing a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League champions.

Mikel to receive £140,000 a week at Tianjin TEDA

Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel will struck a deal worth £140,000 per-week with Chinese Super League outfit Tianjin TEDA a source close to the player revealed to Turkish-Football.

Tuesday, 3 January 2017

Ndidi signs Leicester City five-and-a-half-year deal

Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on a five-and-a-half-year deal from Belgian club Genk. Ndidi's £15million transfer to the Premier League champions, which has been in the pipeline for more than a month, will be complete by the end of this week, when a work permit has been officially granted.

Katsina United clear new signing

The newly promoted side, Katsina United have shown their readiness for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season after clearing most of their new signings.

Gombe United hit Kaduna Wednesday for closed camping

Gombe United Football Club will travel to Kaduna State on Wednesday for a 10-day closed camping in preparation for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season.

Coorman signs 2-year deal with Ikorodu United

Ikorodu United have reappointed Maurice Coorman as a new technical adviser ahead of the Nigeria National League (NNL) season.

Zikiye seeks winning start against Nasarawa Utd

Wikki Tourists new signing Jonathan Zikiye is hopeful of kick-starting 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season with a victory.

Monday, 2 January 2017

Abia Warriors won’t take Rangers tie lightly – Onuoha



Abia Warriors media officer, Igwe Onuoha has predicted a tough game between his side and league champions, Rangers International FC of Enugu in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) opener at the Umuahia Township stadium.

Lafia stadium ready for league matches, Danladi confirms



Nasarawa United chairman, Isaac Danladi has revealed to Sportinglens.blogspot.com that Solid Miners will play all its Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matches at the Lafia Township Stadium this season.

Mathias targets win against Rivers United

El Kanemi Warriors midfielder Samuel Mathias has said that he and his teammates are ready to face Rivers United in their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener slated for January 15 in Port Harcourt.