Tuesday, 2 January 2018

Super Falcons line up France friendly

Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick says the country's women team will have a new coach soon.

CHAN 18: Salisu Yusuf unveils Super Eagles 23-man squad

Head Coach of Super Eagles B team, Salisu Yusuf on Tuesday released his final 23-man squad for the 5th African Nations Championship (CHAN) holding in Morocco from January 13 to February 4.

Monday, 1 January 2018

Kano Pillars will challenge for NPFL title, Yusuf boasts

.Targets win against Katsina United
By Taofeek Babalola

Mohammad Yusuf has declared himself “convinced” that this Kano Pillars team will be challenging for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) title this season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Maikaba worried about strikers’ scoring ability

By Taofeek Babalola

Akwa United technical adviser, Abdul Maikaba is concerned about his strikers' scoring ability ahead of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Raymond King is dead

Former Flying Eagles goalkeeper Raymond King has passed away, aged 52.

Dayo Ojo signs new one year Sunshine Stars deal

Ekundayo Ojo will don the colour of Sunshine Stars FC in the coming season after signing a new deal with the Club.

Tuesday, 26 December 2017

"Alhaji" Gero linked with move to Iran’s Esteghlal FC

Nigerian footballer Salisu Abdullahi "Alhaji" Gero has reportedly been linked with a move to the Iranian professional football club Esteghlal Tehran, which currently plays in the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Diogu: I will continue to represent Nigeria for as long as I can

As Nigeria look to qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China, team captain Ike Diogu reaffirmed his passion to play for his parents' country. An emblematic player for Nigeria over the course of the past five years, the 6ft 9in (2.05m) power forward has experienced joy, frustration and hope while wearing the jersey of Africa's No.1 team.

Katsina Utd versus Pillars game will be tough, says Nwagua

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagua has predicted a tough encounter between his side and Katsina United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener on January 14, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Aggreh terminates FC IfeanyiUbah contract over unpaid salaries

By Taofeek Babalola

Prince Aggreh has ended his contract with FC IfeanyiUbah over his unpaid eight month salaries, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can exclusively reveal.

Friday, 22 December 2017

CHAN 2018: Ikouwem’s invitation swells Enyimba contingent to 5

Enyimba youngster Ikouwem Udoh has received a call-up to the senior national team. The 20-year-old was invited to the camp of the home-based Super Eagles side as part of preparations for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in January.

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

NPFL OPENER: Abia Warriors won’t treat MFM with kids gloves, says Everton

By Taofeek Babalola

Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia manager, Rafael Everton has revealed that his team is well prepared to face Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) Football Club of Lagos in one of the opening games of the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) which starts on January 14.

Monday, 18 December 2017

African Best Player Award: CAF drops Moses, list Aubameyang, Salah, Mane

For the umpteenth time, the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have failed to look towards the direction of Nigeria as Super Eagles winger, Victor Moses' name was conspicuously missing in the three players left for the Africa Player of the year award on Monday.

Sunday, 17 December 2017

Wikki Tourists won’t underrate Go round FC, says Kurba

.Big Elephants return to ATBS for training today

By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists media officer, Bala Kurba has revealed to SportingLife that Go Round FC will be a difficult opponent to play against when the team sides meet for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener on January 14, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Katsina Utd are not afraid of Kano Pillars, says Biffo

By Taofeek Babalola

Katsina United technical adviser, Abdullahi Biffo has revealed that his side will be at their top form when they host Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday one fixture on January 14 at the Katsina Township Stadium, Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

Plateau United start NPFL title defence against Nasarawa United

By Taofeek Babalola

Plateau United will start the defence of their Premier League title with an away game against Nasarawa United when the 2018 season gets underway on January 14.