Wikki Tourists ready for league kick off, Mangut boasts

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists Chief Coach, Mbwas Mangut has confirmed his team’s readiness for the 2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which commence on January 14, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Everton intoduces new philosophy at Abia Warriors

By Taofeek Babalola

Abia Warriors manager Rafael Everton is confident that his wards will adhere to his new philosophy before the commencement of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) in January, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

SHOCKER: CAF drop Nigerian referees for CHAN 2018 championship

By Taofeek Babalola

 

No Nigerian referee will be on duty when the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) commence in Morocco in January, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can reveal.

Judo Championship: Nsirim charges judokas

President of the Nigeria Judo federation, Prince Timothy Nsirim has admonished judokas at the 2017 loveth Howell National open Judo championship to show the character of a champion on the mat and cultivate new friendship.

Coca-Cola to bring World Cup trophy to Nigeria March 17

By Taofeek Babalola

Nigerian football followers will have a chance to see World Cup trophy live in Nigeria courtesy of Coca-Cola Nigeria Limited, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

Baba Jada satisfies with Wikki Tourists preparation

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists General Manager Auwalu Baba Jada has commended his team’s preparation for the forthcoming Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which kicks off January 14 despite their exit from the ongoing Ahlan Cup pre-season tournament in Kano, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ahlan Cup: Kano Pillars thrash Katsina United

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars confirmed their supremacy over Katsina United on Friday after humiliating their opponent 4-1 to reach the final of the maiden edition of the Ahlan pre-season tournament in Kano, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ronaldo wins fifth Ballon d’Or Award

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as the winner of the 2017 Ballon d'Or.

We are getting use to Imama's style, says Bata

By Taofeek Babalola

El Kanemi Warriors young star Hussein Bata has said that he and his teammates are adapting to the new tactical approach their technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo has introduced to the team, Sportinglens.blogspot.com 

Mighty Jets appoint Bernard Ogbe as technical adviser

The Chairman of Nigeria National League side, Mighty Jets FC of Jos, Chief Alex Wukari has approved the appointment of former Enyimba FC and Gombe United Manager, Bernard Ogbe as the Club's new Technical Adviser.

Nigeria versus Argentina game won’t be easy-- Eguavoen

.Says Albiceleste will play for revenge

By Taofeek Babalola

Former Super Eagles coach Austin Eguavoen has said that the last Group D encounter between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Albiceleste of Argentina at the Russia FIFA World Cup would be an epic clash, Sportinlens.blogspot.com reports.

Ethiopia force Flamingos to 1-1 draw in Addis Ababa

Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos on Sunday had to battle both their Ethiopian counterparts and an unfriendly weather in Addis Ababa, but still came off the pitch with a 1-1 draw in the second round, first leg of a 2018 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture.

Adetunji resumes training after four months injury layoff

Sunday Adetunji has resumed training with his club, Abia Warriors of Umuahia after being sidelined by injury for four months, Sportinglens.blogspot.com understands.

Ikpeba warns: Iceland, Croatia won’t be pushover

.Wants Rohr to study their games

By Taofeek Babalola

Former AS Monaco of France forward Victor Ikpeba has warned Nigeria not to underrate Iceland and Croatia in their World Cup group matches, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ighalo: Argentina, Iceland, Croatia wary of Nigeria

.Says Eagles will qualify from Group D

.Prefers England group

By Taofeek Babalola

Super Eagles forward Odion Ighalo has said that Nigeria has all it takes to qualify from its World Cup group and go far in the Russia 2018 FIFA World, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Russia 2018: Nigeria to play Argentina, Iceland, Croatia

For the fifth time in six FIFA World Cup appearances, Nigeria will be playing against Argentina in the group phase come next year summer in Russia. Three –time African champions Nigeria will also tackle European teams Iceland and Croatia in Group D.