Category: News
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NNL: Ikorodu City start season on a high
Ikorodu City kick started their campaign to the 2022/2023 season on a winning note as they beat FC Ebedei at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys team defeated Ebedei three goals to one to earn their first maximum points in the Southern Conference group B3 fixture. Olubode Hassan and…
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Akwa Ibom FA Cup: Akwa United edge Dakkada to reach final
Akwa United have reached the final of the Akwa Ibom State FA Cup after edging Dakkada FC on penalties on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A cagey affair tie between the two NPFL sides ended goalless at the Training Pitch of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. The Promise Keepers went on to win after a penalty…
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UEL: Victor Boniface scores twice in RUSG draw
Nigerian forward Victor Boniface scored a twice for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against Union Berlin against Europa League round of 16, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. He had given the team the lead in the 28th minute after his shot deflected slightly into the net give Royal the lead. But the German side got back to the game through…
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NNL Suspends Draw for 2022/2023 league season
The draws for the Nigeria National League 2022/2023 season scheduled to hold on Wednesday has been shifted till further notice, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. “Following some logistics and technical reasons, the official draw of NNL for the 2023 season, earlier fixed for Wednesday 22nd, February,2023, will not hold”, a statement said. The groupings for an abridged…
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Bendel Insurance midfielder believes Insurance can beat Enyimba
Ahead of their match day 9 encounter on Sunday, Bendel Insurance’s midfielder, Divine Nwachukwu is upbeat of his side’s ability to outwit league giant, Enyimba when they play on Sunday at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. League group A leaders, Bendel Insurance will host second place, Enyimba in the match of the match day…
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NPFL’23: Determination and never say die spirit gave us this victory – Deji Ayeni
Coach Deji Ayeni has stated that determination and never say die spirit earned his side a win over Gombe United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL match day 8 tie on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Akwa United edged Gombe United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium by a goal to nil courtesy of a Uche…
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Ndifreke Effiong joins Air Force Club in Iraq
Just days after his heroics for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL side, Akwa United in the league, Ndifreke Effiong has left for Iraq club, Quwa Al-Jawiya Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Air force club on Wednesday February 1, 2023 announced it has completed the signing of the 24-year old Nigerian international alongside Ghana’s Afriyie Acquah. Effiong…
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Akwa United survive robbery attack
Akwa United of Uyo were on Thursday attacked by Armed robbers while returning from their match day 5 encounter with Kwara United, but survived, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The news was made public by the club stating that the unfortunate incident happened along Ogoni road, Rivers State while they returned from Ibadan after their game against Kwara…
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Wikki Tourists look in the direction of Boboye after Dogo’s exit
Former champion Nigeria Professional Football, Coach Kennedy Boboye has been identified as a possible replacement for Kabiru Dogo at the Bauchi based club Wikki Tourists. Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. Dogo left his role as the manager of Wikki Tourists on Tuesday claiming the club hirachy have not supported him. Wikki Tourists have not won a game…
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Bayelsa United comes under the hammer of IMC
Bayelsa United Football Club have been sanctioned by the NPFL Interim Management Committee, IMC, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The newly promoted side were fined the sum of 1.7 million naira and three points and three goals deducted fromt already accumulated points. This is in response to the assault on an Assistant Referee at the Samson Siasia…
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NPFL’23 Match Report: Akwa United sink Nasarawa United to get first win of the season
Akwa United got their first win of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL 2022/2023 season after beating Nasarawa United in their match day 3 encounter. The Promise Keepers put three goals pass the Solid Miners who had no reply to the goals at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Two second half goals from Ndifreke…
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Enyimba vs Akwa United “It’s a very big point for me” – Deji Ayeni
Akwa United Coach, Deji Ayeni has described his sides goalless draw with giants Enyimba international of Aba as a big point for him. In a post match reaction, the former Sunshine Stars Coach is satisfied with the result and believes it will propel his team for success in their subsequent matches. He reveals that the…
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NPFL: “We are still on course to win the league this season” Akwa United Chairman
After their disappointing loss at the Nest of Champions last Sunday, Akwa United Chairman, Paul Bassey has stated that the team is still on course for a triumphant finish this season. The former league champions shockingly suffered a 2-0 loss at home against newly promoted side, Bendel Insurance in the league opener. However, the club…
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NPFL: Fate just smiled on us – Bendel Insurance Coach
Bendel Insurance Coach, Monday Odigie has stated that the 2-0 result achieved at the Nest of Champions on Sunday doesn’t suggest that they were better on the day. In a shocking end, the Edo Arsenals had triumphed over the 2021 champions of the league in the first match of the NPFL 2022/2023 season. Late first…
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NPFL’23: We suffered laxity and were naive in front goal – Akwa United Coach
Following their 2-0 loss at the Nest of Champions in the NPFL 2022/2023 season opener, Akwa United Coach, Deji Ayeni has reacted to the defeat on Sunday. Ayeni attributed his team’s loss to mistakes that could have been avoided especially in the first half of the encounter. Bendel Insurance had returned after three years…
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NPFL’23: Bendel Insurance starts on high with win over Akwa United in Uyo
The Nigeria Professional Football League final kicked off on the 8th of January with the match day one fixture between Akwa United and Bendel Insurance at the Uyo Township Stadium. Bendel Insurance returned to the league after 3 years, 7 months and 19 days to hand defeat to former champions, Akwa United in the game…
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Cynosure FC gets new Coach
Nigeria Nationwide League, NNL Cynosure Football Club of Abakaliki has announced its appointment of a new Head Coach in the person of Nathaniel Ayanwale. Ayanwale who much is known about has a CAF B- License according to the club announcement on Friday. He agreed and signed one year contract until January 2024, with the option…
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Akwa United defender moves to Zesco United FC as reveals It reveals team for the season
Akwa United are busy ahead of the resumption of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League season set to start on Sunday, the 8th of January. The club’s defender Denis Nya has completed his move to Zambian Club, Zesco United FC. Nya signed a two year contract with Zambian Giant Zesco United. The rock-solid defender was…
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“NFF Is Satisfied With IMC’s Effort – Ibrahim Gusau
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has applauded the Interim Management Committee of the Nigeria Professional Football League for its efforts to reposition the Nigeria League, following the conduct of the Draw for the new Season in Abuja on Wednesday. At the colourful ceremony held inside the press conference hall of…
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NPFL Friendlies: Akwa United pip Heartland by a lone goal
Akwa United defeated Heartland Football Club of Owerri in a warm up friendly ahead of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL season’s commencement at the 18,000 capacity Eket Stadium on Friday morning. The Promise Keepers from Akwa Ibom State scored one goal to beat the Eastern team courtesy of an Ubong Friday’s first half…