Sunday, 17 November 2019

Osimhen’s brace inspire Super Eagles win over Lesotho


Victor Osimhen inspired Nigeria to a 4-2 win over Lesotho in a Group L 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier at the Setsoto Stadium on Sunday.

MFM shock Rangers 1-0 in Enugu


.Lobi Stars pip Kano Pillars in Kano

By Taofeek Babalola

Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM) FC of Lagos recorded its second away win of the season on Sunday following a 1-0 win over Rangers International FC in the matchday three of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Tuesday, 12 November 2019

U23 AFCON: Nigeria beat Zambia to revive hopes


Nigeria revived their semifinal qualification hopes in the ongoing Total U-23 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Zambia at Al Salam Stadium, as the Group B match day 2 convened on Tuesday 12 November 2019.

CAF CONFEDERATION CUP: Rangers fear no foe, says Ugwu


By Taofeek Babalola

Rangers International F.C of Enugu head coach, Benedict Ugwu, has said that his side will be fully prepared and are not scared of any opponent in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup.

Sunday, 10 November 2019

2019/2020 NPFL: Plateau United, Wikki Tourists win away to maintain perfect start


By Taofeek Babalola

It was a very exciting weekend in the matchday two of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) as Plateau United and Wikki Tourists recorded victories on the road to amass maximum six points each after two games.

Tuesday, 5 November 2019

U23 AFCON: Olympic Eagles, Cameroon play goalless in friendly game


By Taofeek Babalola

Olympic Eagles played a goalless draw against Cameroon in a tune up game on Tuesday as part of the preparation for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations to be hosted by Egypt between November 8 and 22, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

U23 AFCON: Stephen, Umar arrive Olympic Eagles’ camp


.Joshua Chukudi hit camp today
.Awoniyi, Azubuike still missing

By Taofeek Babalola

SportingLife can report that the duo of FC Isloch of Belarus defender Bitok Stephen and Spartak Jurmala FC of Latvia midfielder Aliyu Ya’u Umar arrived at the Olympic Eagles’ camp on Monday ahead of U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.

Sunday, 3 November 2019

Rangers international qualify for CAF Confederation Cup group stage


Seven time Nigeria league champions and Total/CAF Confederation cup 2019/2020 hopefuls, Rangers International F.C has picked one of the sixteen group stage tickets as a Chinonso Eziekwe’ 18th minutes strike helped the ‘Flying Antelopes’ march past Togolese champions, A.S.C Kara 1-0 in Enugu.

2019/2020 NPFL: MFM record first away win


.Plateau Utd, Abia Warriors, Wikki Tourists wins at home
. Samuel Amadi scores first goal of the season

By Taofeek Babalola

Actions finally resumed in the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) across the country on Sunday after series of delay with eight matches played on the matchday one, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports. 

Jigawa Golden Stars will feel at home in Kano - Dodo


.Team to play home matches at Sani Abacha Stadium
By Taofeek Babalola 

Jigawa Golden Stars Team Manager,Isa Dodo has said that playing their home games at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano won't be a problem to his team, Sportinglens.blogsport.com reports.

Makalala eyes win against Akwa United


By Taofeek Babalola

Warri Wolves forward Victor Makalala has said that he and his teammates will work very hard to get victory against Akwa United in today's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) opener at Warri Township Stadium, Sportinglens.blogsport.com reports. 

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Zubairu blames poor pitch for Wikki Tourits' defeat to Insurance



By Taofeek Babalola

Wikki Tourists Technical Adviser, Aliyu Zubairu has blamed the University of Benin Sports complex pitch for his team's 2-0 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the match day 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) played on Sunday in Benin, Reports Sportinglens.blogspot.com.

Akuneto dedicates goal to late daughter


By Taofeek Babalola

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) FC striker Chijioke Akuneto has dedicated his goal against Enyimba FC in the matchday 13 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday to his late daughter, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Kano Pillars must always avoid mistakes, Ibrahim Musa warns


By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars technical adviser Ibrahim Musa has warned his players to avoid mistakes if they are ready to make any impact in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which entered matchday 13 on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Ogunbote: We will play Katsina United with strong belief


Following a positive run of form in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which saw it chalk up eight points from available twelve in four matches, Rangers International F C is aiming for an upset win on the road against Katsina United in a re-scheduled match day 2 encounter on Wednesday at the Mohammadu Dikko stadium, Katsina.

Niger State Govt Sack Tornadoes Management Board


By Taofeek Babalola

Niger State government through the ministry of sport on Tuesday announced the dissolution of the entire Management Board of Niger Tornadoes Football Club, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.