Thursday, 12 March 2020

LMC fines Wikki N1.5m, Adamawa Utd N5m over fans' trouble


By Taofeek Babalola

The League Management Company (LMC) has imposed sanctions on Wikki Tourists and Adamawa United for breach of some sections of the rules of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) during their respective home games on Matchday 23 on Sunday.

CHINEME MARTINS DEATH: LMC suspends Match Commissioner Mbah permanently


.Order no matches at the Lafia Township Stadium until…
.Nasarawa United get N6m fine

By Taofeek Babalola

The League management Company (LMC) has demanded the withdrawal of Christian Mbah, the match commissioner, who was in charge of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 fixture between Nasarawa United and Katsina United, on Sunday at the Lafia City Stadium, from further participation in NPFL matches.

Sunday, 8 March 2020

Nasarawa United’s Martins slumps, dies


By Taofeek Babalola

Nasarawa United defender Chineme Martins slumped on the pitch during yesterday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against Katsina United at the Lafia City Stadium, Nasarawa State and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Friday, 17 January 2020

Israel Abia, Ifeanyi Nweke join Rangers


By Taofeek Babalola

The management of Rangers International F.C has completed the signing of Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) leading goal scorer Israel Abia and Ifeanyi Nweke in a bid to challenge for silverware this season, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Itoya targets good finish in the NPFL


By Taofeek Babalola

Rangers International FC captain Kelvin Itoya has said that he and his colleagues will continue to push for a good finish in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Sunday, 5 January 2020

10-man Plateau United thrashes Enyimba 4-0

.Moses Effiong hat-trick sinks Adamawa Utd
.Four penalty goals in Nasarawa Utd, FC IfeanyiUbah clash
By Taofeek Babalola

Ten-man Plateau United defeated former league champions, Enyimba FC of Aba 4-0 in matchday 12 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fixture at the Jos New Stadium on Sunday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

Monday, 25 November 2019

LMC lift ban on Rabiu Ali


.Kano Pillars fans back to stadium after suspension
By Taofeek Babalola

Kano Pillars captain Rabiu Ali is free to play in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) again after his 12-match ban was lifted by the League Management Company on Monday, Sportinglens.blogspot.com reports.

2019 Nigerian Sports Award Records over 35M votes


.Award Gala to hold on Friday

 Organizers of the most prestigious and longest running sports award-The Nigerian Sports Award has announced an unprecedented entry of over 35 million votes from the general public for all the sports categories in this year’s edition which ceremony comes up Friday 29th November 2019 at Eko Hotel Victoria Island Lagos.

Sunday, 24 November 2019

Evelyn Akhator vows to fulfill Olympics qualification dreams


D’Tigress Centre, Evelyn Akhator says qualification for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo is a lifelong dream that must come through.

Mbaoma's brace fires Enyimba to victory over Adamawa United


Enyimba Football Club bounced from midweek lose to edge Adamawa United 2-0 in a Nigeria Professional Football League fixture at the Enyimba Stadium this evening.

Akwa Starlets Pip Rangers 2-0 in Enugu


By Taofeek Babalola

League newcomer Akwa Starlets produced the biggest upset of matchday 5 of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) when they thrashed the former league champions, Rangers International FC 2-0 at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium on Sunday.

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Contractor raises hope on ATB stadium


By Taofeek Babalola

Contractor handling Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, Reform Sports West Africa, has hinted that the pitch would be ready for use soon.

Akwa United not under pressure, says Obuh


Akwa United head coach John Obuh has said that his team is not under any form of pressure to perform despite their slow start to the 2019/2020 Nigeria Professional Football League season.

Ndifreke returns for Katsina Utd clash


Akwa United have received a major boost ahead of their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 4 fixture against Katsina United on Wednesday following the return of top striker Ndifreke Effiong from national team duties.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Nigerian Breweries reiterates support for Team Nigeria


Nigerian Breweries Plc has restated its commitment towards the development of sports in Nigeria as one of the major sponsors of Team Nigeria to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

NFF won’t impose NPFL players on Rohr, says Pinnick


By Taofeek Babalola

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has said that the federation will not force home-based players on the Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr.