Category: Nigeria National League
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Gateway United appoint Festus Allen as new coach
Nigeria National League side, Gateway United FC have announced the appointment of Coach Festus Allen as the new Coach of the club for the 2024/25 season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A statement by the club on its social media platforms says the experienced tactician was unveiled by Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, at a…
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2024 NNL Ahlan Cup pre-season tournament gets new date
The 2024 NNL Ahlan Pre-season tournament set to get underway with teams from the nation’s second tier division league preparing for the forthcoming season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The tournament’s coordinator, Aba Huraira Dahiru who also doubles as the central working committee member, stated that the pre-season competition is organized to put participating teams in shape ahead…
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Sokoto United celebrate Ishaku Jibrin’s CHAN Eagles call-up
Nigeria National League outfit, Sokoto United have celebrated their defender, Ishaku Jibrin for his invitation to the Super Eagles B team, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Super Eagles B team also known as the CHAN Eagles, is preparing for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship qualifying fixture against Ghana. In building a good team ahead of the West…
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Bright Ozebagbe joins Ijebu United FC as head coach
Former Ikorodu City FC coach Bright Ozebagbe has today officially joined Nigeria National League (NNL) outfit Ijebu United FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Ijebu United stated in a post that read: “Ijebu United are thrilled to announce the appointment of Bright Ozebagbe as the new head coach of the club”. This appointment comes after the…
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NNL: 1472 FC unveil jerseys for new season
Lagos-based NNL side, 1472 Football Club, last Saturday at the high-brow HEREL Play, Ikoyi, Lagos, unveiled its new sets of playing kits for the 2024/2025 NNL season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The fast-growing football club owned by UK-based successful businessman and entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi is set to take the Nigerian football scene by storm. The well-attended and…
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NNL Warn Against Crowd Violence Ahead Of 2024/25 Season
Towards ensuring a successful 2024/25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season billed to commence on November 30th, NNL Chairman Mr. George Aluo has advised all participating clubs to adhere to the spirit of sportsmanship by avoiding violence. He emphasized the importance of crowd control and unrestricted live streaming of both home and away matches. Speaking at…
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NNL shows accountability, presents audited accounts to Congress
The board of the Nigeria National League (NNL) for the first time presented an audited financial report to its congress held last week in Bauchi. This feat which was praised by stakeholders opened a fresh chapter in the history of the league’s financial management. Chairman of the NNL Board Mr. George Aluo, said the essence…
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Jamil Muhammad signs extension with Sporting Lagos
Jamil Muhammad has committed his future to Sporting Lagos with the defender signing an extension for another two years with the club as they look to get their Nigeria National League campaign running with the aim of an imminent return to the Nigeria topflight, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Sporting Lagos confirmed the renewal on their X handle…
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Shola Adegun set to become new Sporting Lagos coach
Reports reaching Nigeriasoccernet.com say that Sporting Lagos Football Club is set to promote academy Coach, Shola Adegun as the substantive coach of the club. According to Nigeria ace journalist, Ojeikere Aikhoje Adegun is one that the club to start their life again in the Nigeria National League after their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football…
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Kano Pillars v Remo Stars: Abdallah hails “Game of the Week”
Kano Pillars head coach, Usman Abdallah, has labeled Sunday’s matchday three encounter against Remo Stars as the “game of the week, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Sai Masu Gida host Remo Stars at the Mohammed Dikko Stadium in Katsina, and Abdallah is anticipating a fiercely contested match. “We know it’s going to be a tough match, perhaps…
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Everton sign Gambian teenager from Nigeria club
English Premier League club Everton has completed the signing of highly-rated Gambian youngster Francis Gomez from Sporting Supreme FC of Abuja, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 18-year-old has joined Everton’s under-21 team but will immediately begin his European journey on loan at French Ligue 1 side Olympique Lyon. Gomez’s move to Everton marks a significant milestone in…
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Sodiq Oshidero moves to Sporting Lagos
Sodiq Oshidero has completed move to Sporting Lagos after impressive stint with Beyond Limits Football Academy, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports The energetic defensive midfielder was part of the team that reached the final of the Gold Cup pre-season final and was part of the TCC_League wining squad for the U19s. He was promoted in the second stanza…
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Sokoto United strengthen squad with double signing
Nigeria National League outfit Sokoto United have bolstered their ranks with the signings of Philimon Bitrus and David Igoche, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bitrus a central defender joins from Green beret FC and David Igoche, a left-back, joins from Zema FC of Benue State Both signed two-years deal with the Caliphates boys The duo’s arrival is a…
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Nigerian Football Tragedy: Heartland confirm Christian Obi’ demise in bus crash
Heartland FC have confirmed the tragic death of their head coach, Christian Obi, following a devastating road accident on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s bus was involved in a crash while en route to Abakaliki for the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme pre-season tournament. Obi, who was initially rescued unconscious with a leg injury, but despite the…
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Seye Ajayi Looks Forward After Optima Energy Gold Cup Preseason Tournaments Outings, Hails Organisers
Osun Utd gaffer, Seye Ajayi gives in-depth assessment of his squad following an outing laced with some talking points, talking about performances and ethos. With new players joining the rank, the attention would definitely be on the capacity and how fast the team would gel and respond. Twenty-five players were registered for the tourney, each…
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NNL: Salisu Yusuf becomes Barau FC Coach
Barau FC of Kano have appointed Salisu Yusuf, the former Super Eagles assistant coach, as their new head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Today We're thrilled to announce that Salisu Yusuf D Black is joining Barau FC as the club new Technical Adviser in a one-year contract.The former Super Eagles Coach D Black has been unveiled, at…
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Nigerian forward, Adeniji joins Omani club Dhofar SC
Omani side, Dhofar SC has announced the signing of Sunshine Stars forward Babatunde Adeniji on a one-year deal, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The 28-year-old Nigerian striker, who scored once in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, has completed his move to the Omani club. Adeniji’s transfer is seen as a significant boost to Dhofar SC’s…
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Doma United set resumption date for new season
Nigerian football club, Doma United has announced that players and officials will return to pre-season training on Saturday, August 24, ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The resumption date was confirmed by Chairman Suleiman Umar in a statement released by the club. The Gombe state outfit got relegated to the second tier of Nigerian…
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Doma Utd dissolve Mgt, Technical Crew and Backroom Staff
Came into the league full of energy, Doma United failed to replicate their first stanza form last season as they dropped to the Nigeria National League after finishing in the bottom four in their second season in the topflight, Nigriasoccernet.com writes. The Savannah Tigers in their first season narrowly missed out of the the Super…
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NNL: Zamfara Utd unveil Abdullahi Adamu as Head Coach
In preparation for the 2024/2025 Nigeria National League season, Zamfara United has unveiled Abdullahi Adamu as the new coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The former Wikki Tourists gaffer signed the dotted lines on Tuesday at the Club house in Gusau where he was unveiled & presented to the press. Abdullahi expressed his happiness about the development…