Monday, 19 February 2018

NPFL players, officials mourn Chinedu Udoji's demise


By Taofeek Babalola

Players and officials of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) have expressed shock over the demise of Kano Pillars defender, Chinedu Udoji, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Sunday, 18 February 2018

Lokosa scores eighth goal of the season

.As Obiozor’s error gifts Enyimba draw in Kano
By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars rave of the moment Junior Lokosa continue his outstanding form in the matchday nine by scoring his eighth goal of the 2017/2018 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) on Sunday night as Enyimba held Kano Pillars to a 1-1 draw at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Rivers United pip Niger Tornadoes

Osita Chikere and Emeka Ogbugh struck in the first half as Rivers United beat Niger Tornadoes 2-0 in a keenly-fought Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) contest decided in Port Harcourt on Sunday.

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Nigeria drop one place in latest FIFA Ranking

Nigeria’s Super Eagles dropped one spot from 51st to 52nd position in the latest FIFA /Coca-Cola World ranking released on Thursday.

El Kanemi Warriors position is worrisome, says Ezinwo

By Taofeek Babalola

El-Kanemi Warriors Chief coach, Ernest Ezinwo has expressed concerned over his team’s current position on the Nigeria professional Football League (NPFL) table, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Tuesday, 13 February 2018

Itoto set to return against Enyimba after illness


By Taofeek Babalola
Plateau United defender Daniel Itodo is happy to return to active football again after a brief illness he suffered at the just concluded Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Friday, 9 February 2018

Goals drought worries Zaki


Enugu Rangers International FC striker, Godwin Zaki, has assured teaming fans of the club of improved scoring ability ahead of match Day 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against El Kanemi Warriors.

Saturday, 27 January 2018

Eagles won't let Nigerians down, Eze boasts


From Taofeek Babalola, Tangier, Morocco

Super Eagles defender, Stephen Eze has said that the team is poised to go all out for victory in the quarter-final game against Angola in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday in Tangier, Morocco by 4:30pm (5:30pm Nigerian time).

Angola is a threat, says Kalu Orji


From Taofeek Babalola, Tangier, Morocco

Super Eagles defender, Kalu Okogbue Orji has identified Angola as a threat to their aspiration from progressing to the next stage of the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Morocco.

Eagles are more tactical than Angola, says Atuloma


From Taofeek Babalola, Tangier, Morocco

Super Eagles winger Emeka Atuloma has assured Nigerians of the team's victory against Angola in the quarter- final clash of the ongoing African Nations Championship on Sunday at the Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier on Sunday.

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Ezenwa reveals: Eagles ready for Angola’s game

By  Taofeek Babalola  

Super Eagles B captain, Ikechukwu Ezenwa has revealed that he and his colleagues are more determined and eager for victory over Angola in Sunday's quarter finals tie at the Stade Ibn Batouta, Tangier, Morocco.

Salisu Yusuf boasts: Eagles is not scared of any team

From Taofeek Babalola, Tangier, Morocco

Super Eagles B head coach Salisu has said that his team has gained enough confidence and ready to face any team in the ongoing African Nations Championship in Morocco, Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

Equatorial Guinea coach blames referee for defeat to Eagles

From Taofeek Babalola, Agadir, Morocco

Equatorial Guinea head coach Rodolfo Bodipo has blamed the center referee for his team’s 3-1 loss to Super Eagles of Nigeria in Tuesday’s final group C match at the Agadir Stadium, Morocco.

Friday, 19 January 2018

Dalung lauds Peak Milk for National Stadium Gym Renovation

The minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung has commended Peak Milk from the stable of FrieslandCampina WAMCO for renovating the paralympians’ power-lifting gym at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

Monday, 15 January 2018

Ogbonnaya: We won’t get carried away with win over Kwara United

Niger Tornadoes defender Reuben Ogbonnaya has said to SportingLife that his side would not get carried away despite their 2-0 win over Kwara United in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener at Ilorin on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ibrahim Musa urges LMC to curtail fans' trouble at match venues

By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars coach Ibrahim Musa has urged the League Management Company (LMC) to do everything within their power to curtail fans’ trouble at the match venues, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.