Category: El Kanemi Warriors
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President Federation Cup: Ikorodu City come back to beat Crown FC as Enyimba edge El Kanemi Warriors
Ikorodu City City reached the round of 16 of the President Federation Cup after rallying back to beat Sunshine Stars on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oga Boys came from a goal down to win the Ogbomosho side 3-1 at the Ijebu Ode Stadium. Moses Ngede put Crown FC in front 2 minutes before Waliu Ojetoye…
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Moses Simon scores 7th French Ligue 1 goal
Nigeria Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was on the score sheet to continue his fine form, but he was able to stop his side, Nantes, from losing to Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Simon netted early in the second half to make it 2-2, bringing his season tally to seven goals…
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NPFL: 10-man Abia Warriors move third with win in Owerri as Rivers United leave it late to beat Ikorodu City
Abia Warriors moved to third place after getting an away win in Owerri in their Nigeria Premier Football League match day 30 while second place sustained a chase to the top with a late strike to beat Ikorodu City in Port Harcourt, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Umuahia Landlords defeated the Naze Millionaires 0-1 to earn a…
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Nathan Tells out Joshua Torunarigha in for World Cup Qualifiers
Nathan Tella will not be part of the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers due to injury, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Camp Update: Joshua Torunarigha has been called to replace injured Nathan Tella. We wish Nathan quick recovery #soarsupereagles pic.twitter.com/h5iaesFFxk — ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) March 13, 2025 His replacement is 27 years old…
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Alex Iwobi assist Fulham’s goal in defeat to Brighton
Nigeria Super Eagles duo of Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were unable to help their club Fulham with their great performances as they lost to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Alex Iwobi provided an assist, Calvin Bassey made his presence felt in defence, but Fulham fell to a late…
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Lazio manager, Marco Baroni expects Fisayo Dele-Bashiru soon return to action
Lazio manager, Marco Baroni expects Fisayo Dele-Bashiru to be back in action before the upcoming international break, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. The midfielder has missed the Biancolesti last two games due to a ankle problem after sustaining the injury in Lazio’s 0-0 home draw against Venezia last month. The Nigerian trained partially with his teammates on…
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FA Cup: Calvin Bassey scores as Fulham end Man Utd’s title defence hope
Nigeria Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, was on the score sheet for Fulham in their FA Cup win over Manchester United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Calvin Bassey scores his first FA Cup goal in his first-ever FA Cup game for Fulham FC’s defeat holders, Manchester United, on penalties to progress to the quarter-finals. Bassey had put Fulham…
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Chukwueze scores in 10-man AC Milan’s defeat
Nigeria Super Eagles winger, Samuel Chukwueze, got on the score sheet for AC Milan, but it ended as a bad in the office for the Italian Serie A giants as they lost to Lazio, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Chukwueze scored for the Rosonerri as they fell 1-2 to Lazio at the San Siro on Sunday. Samuel Chukwueze…
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Man of the match Lookman net brace in Empoli’s whitewash
Nigeria Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman recorded his name on the score sheet twice as Atalanta BC eased past Empoli ok Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Lookman got on the score sheet twice in Atalanta BC’s 5-0 thrashing of Empoli at Carlo Castellani Stadium. The visitors broke the deadlock with Davide Zappacosta’s chip shot in the 27th…
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Enyimba return to winning ways as Lobi Stars, Akwa United drown further in relegation waters
Enyimba FC got the needed respite with a slim win over Rivers United following a struggling campaign while Lobi Stars and Akwa United continued their struggle in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The People’s Elephant defeated the Pride of Rivers 1-0 at the Enyimba International Stadium while Lobi Stars played a…
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Ibrahim Mustapha Joins Albanian Club FK Bylis
Nigerian forward Ibrahim Mustapha has completed a move to Albanian club FK Bylis from El-Kanemi Warriors of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The striker has previously been featured for Enyimba, Kano Pillars, Plateau United, Dibba Al-Hisn in the United Arab Emirates, and Al Hilal in Sudan. At FK Bylis, Mustapha will reunite…
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Enyimba fall in Benin, 3SC unbeaten run end as Pillars get first win in 4 matches
It was all wins for the home teams in the three matches played on Wednesday in the Nigeria Premier Football League match 20 rescheduled games as Kano Pillars returned to winning ways, Shooting Stars unbeaten run end while Enyimba struggle continues, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. People’s Elephant fell once away from home after they lost 0-1 to…
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El-Kanemi Warriors sign four new players
El-Kanemi Warriors have reinforced their squad with the addition of four new players as they push for a strong finish in the league, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Borno Army secured the services of Lucky Vandi, a forward from Sunshine Stars, and Jerry Isaac, a goalkeeper from Nasarawa United. Also joining the squad are Chris Conti, a…
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El Kanemi Warriors attacked by robbers
El-Kanemi Warriors players and officials were ambushed by armed robbers along the Jos-Bauchi Road around 2 a.m. last Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. According to multiple reports, the team was returning to Maiduguri after a 2-0 defeat to Ikorodu City in Lagos during one of the NPFL Matchday 14 mid-week fixtures. The attackers left several players…
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NPFL: Remo Stars take the day in southwest derby, Ikorodu City continue fine run, Abia Warriors return to winning ways
Remo Stars returned to the zenith of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League standings following their win over fellow South-west club, Shooting Stars Sports while Ikorodu City continued their fine run in the mid week matches, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sky Blue Stars defeated 3SC 2-0 courtesy of goals from Sikiru Alimi and Olamilekan Adedayo at…
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NPFL: 3SC end El Kanemi Warriors unbeaten run
Shooting Stars Sports Club beat El Kanemi Warriors in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 11 fixture on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oluyole Warriors thrashed the Borno Army 3-0 at the Lekan Salami Stadium to put an end to their unbeaten run after eleven matches. Samuel Ayanrinde started the victory story with a 27…
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Tragic: El Kanemi goalie Agbor Ekoi laid to rest
El Kanemi Warriors goalkeeper, Agbor Ekoi was buried in his hometown, Obubra Cross River State, Nigeria on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Agbor Ekoi was reported to have been involved in a fatal accident that led to his untimely death as he died on the spot of the accident on Thursday. The 27-year-old was buried amid…
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NPFL: Rivers United share spoils with El-Kanemi Warriors at home
Taofeek Otaniyi scored the equaliser to rescue a point for Rivers United against El-Kanemi Warriors in one of the matchday 9 of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. Samaila Bello’s 30th-minute strike against the run of play put the visitors ahead. However, Taofeek Otaniyi scored…
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NPFL: 10-man El Kanemi Warriors hold Rivers United in Port Harcourt
Newly promoted side, El Kanemi Warriors earned a point against league leaders, Rivers United away from home on Sunday in the Nigeria Premier Football League match day 9 encounter, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Borno Army showed once again that they cannot be ruffled by the big boys as they played a 1-1 draw at the Adokiye…
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El Kanemi Warriors leave it late to earn point against Kwara United
El Kanemi Warriors avoided defeat at home after a late strike from Risilanu Ismail earned them a point against Kwara United on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com report. The Nigeria Premier Football League match day 2 rescheduled game ended 1-1 between the two sides at the El Kanemi Warriors Stadium, Maiduguri. There was nothing to separate the Borno…