Category: News
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NPFL signs deal with FRCN to broadcast matches
A deal to broadcast the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) on national radio was penned Thursday with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organisations in Abuja. It is a move that stakeholders believe will enhance the coverage and promotion of domestic football across the…
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WCQ: We drew the first game, this time we want to go a step further – Zimbabwe ‘s Andy Rinomhota
Zimbabwe’s England-based star is looking forward to taking on the Super Eagles, the team against which he made his debut for the Warriors when they play on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Cardiff City midfielder says the team is optimistic about getting a good result in Uyo especially after the first leg ended 1-1 in Zimbabwe.…
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Super Eagles Camp Update: Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali arrive Abu Dhabi camp
The camp of the Super Eagles for the upcoming African Cup of Nations has continued to swell following the arrival of more players on Wednesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. AC Milan forward, Samuel Chukwueze and Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali arrived Abu Dhabi, the location of the Nigerian team’s preparations ahead of the AFCON. With the two…
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“It’s been a long time coming”, Aribo says after scoring first goal of the season
Nigeria international Joe Aribo has relished scoring his first goal of the season against Swansea in the English Championship, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles midfielder started the onslaught for the Saints as they put 5 pass Swansea to move third in the log. Aribo who was in action for the entire duration of the game,…
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FIFA U-20 WWCQ: Nigeria vs Burundi match venue moved
World football organizing body, FIFA has moved the venue of the 2024 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round, first leg match between Nigeria and Burundi, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The match venue was originally to take place in Bujumbura will now take place in Dar es Salaam in nearby Tanzania, as the world body has…
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No Orban, Akpom as Peseiro releases 40-man provisional list
The 40-man provisional list of the Super Eagles ahead of the African Cup of Nations in Cote D’Ivoire has been released by Coach Jose Peseiro, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The list which was submitted to CAF on Monday with names of players like Gift Orban of KAA Genk and Chuba Akpom of Ajax missing in the list.…
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UEL: Cyriel Dessers assists, scores to help Rangers beat Sadiq’s Real Betis
Nigeria’s Cyriel Dessers was on the score sheet as his side, Rangers of Scotland edge Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Scottish Giants defeated the Spanish side 3-2 at the Estadio Benito Villamarin to reach the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League. The Super Eagles striker showcased his…
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NPFL LaLiga U-15 Promise: Plateau United take home major awards
Remo Stars’ Beyond Limits Football Academy may have won the championship, but runners up, Plateau United’s Mees Palace Football Academy players stole the show at the Nigeria Premier Football League LaLiga U-15 Promise awards, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Plateau United as a team won the award for the most organised team for their “impeccable coordination” while three…
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NPFL’23: Expect more goals from me – Nasarawa United’s Nelson Abiam
Match winner of the Nigeria Premier Football League game between Nasarawa United and Shooting Stars Sports Club, Nelson Abiam says more goals should be expected from him, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Abiam scored the only goal in the Solid Miners 1-0 win over the Oluyole Warriors in their matchday 16 encounter at the New Jos Stadium on…
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NPFL’23: Bashir Saleh expresses satisfaction over point earned against Nasarawa United
Gombe United Coach, Bashir Saleh has expressed satisfaction following his sides’ 1-1 draw against Nasarawa United at the New Jos Stadium on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Gombe United got the vital point away from home after Usman Abbas’ cross was turned in by goalkeeper Mohammed Galadima in the 71st minute, but parity was restored for the…
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NPFL’23: Nasarawa United Coach chides players for not playing to instructions against Gombe
Nasarawa United Technical Adviser, Abubakar Arikya has chided his players for failing to follow instructions following their one all draw against Gombe United in an Nigeria Premier Football League match on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Arikya stated after the match day 14 tie at the New Jos Stadium that it was unfortunate that things didn’t go…
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Nasarawa United defender appreciates Bala Nikiyu after he stepped down as Coach of Nasarawa United
Nasarawa United defender, Victor Collins has thanked former coach of Nasarawa United, Bala Nikiyu for his works while he coached the team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Collins who spoke after Nikiyu stepped down as Nasarawa United Head Coach on Sunday following their 1-2 loss to El Kanemi Warriors in Jos, expressed gratitude to Bala Nikyu for all…
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes hand Dakkada home defeat as league resumes
Niger Tornadoes started the second phase of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL with an impressive win over Dakkada FC on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikon Allah edged the Orange Boys at their home by two goals to one at the Godswill Akpabio Int’l Stadium, Uyo. David Okoromi and Jonas Emmanuel’s quick first half goals…
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Nasarawa FA Cup: FC Basira shock Nasarawa United to win title
Nationwide League One side, FC Basira has stunned Nigeria Premier Football League side, Nasarawa United emerge champions of the state FA Cup on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The third division side pipped the Solid Miners by a goal to nil at the Fulafia Sport Complex. A second half goal by substitute Ibrahim Adamu was all the…
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NPFL’23: We believe second round will be favourable to us – Coach Bala Nikyu
Following their win on Monday to Remo Stars, Coach Bala Nikyu disclosed that his team can begin to believe and hope that they will have a better second stanza when the league resumes, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Solid Miners got their second victory this season after a two zero win against the Sky Blue Stars from…
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Plateau United announce Ifeanyi Emmanuel as club’s player of the month of January
Central defender, Ifeanyi Emmanuel had been awarded the best player of the month for the month of January by his club, Plateau United, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The full back has been in great form thus far this season combining his primary role as a defender and bringing to bear his ability to score goals in like…
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Tornadoes’ David Okoromi seeks fans’ patience and understanding
Niger Tornadoes striker and the scorer of the goal against Bayelsa United in mid-week David Okoromi has called for calm and understanding on behalf of his colleagues in the wake of the Ikon Allah Boys winless streak in the league, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Speaking via the club’s media, shortly after Friday’s morning training program, Okoromi…
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NWFL: Naija Ratels displace Rivers Angels in top 3 after win over Heartland Queens
Naija Ratels got a vital win against Heartland Queens in the 2022/2023 Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL Premiership on Thursday at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Abuja based side got an emphatic 2-0 win over the Owerri based side to go third on the league group A log ahead of 2021 champions, Rivers…
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NPFL’23: God’s time is the best – Bala reacts after Nasarawa United’s first win of the season
A big sigh of relief it was for Technical Adviser of Nasarawa United, Bala Nikyu who got his first win of the 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL campaign after a poor start, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bala while celebrating his team’s win against Kwara United, disclosed that the win came at a time God wanted it…