Category: Nigeria National League
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Nigerian goalkeeper, Anugbuo moves to Benin Republic
Nigerian goalkeeper Loveday Anugbuo has signed a two-year deal with Beninoise club Ayema FC, the club has announced, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Anugbuo, who was previously with Warri Wolves in the Nigeria National League, has been unveiled by his new club and will work under experienced coach Samson Unanuel. The 25-year-old has also had a stint with…
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Amuneke appointed as Heartland FC technical manager
The Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma has unveiled former CAF Player of Year, Emmanuel Amuneke as the Heartland FC technical manager, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a short ceremony held at the Government House, Owerri in the presence of the Imo State expanded Executive Council, the Governor expressed his dissatisfaction with the Naze Millionaires…
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Heartland step up preparations for life in NNL
Heartland FC, has begun an intensive preparation for the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season, following their relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last term, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owerri-based club commenced their build-up with an open screening for relatively unknown players on Monday, under the guidance of seasoned coaches. The selected players will join…
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Open Screening: Heartland search for new players kick-off
Heartland FC’s open screening will mark its third day tomorrow, Wednesday 24th July, 2024 with players trooping in from every part of the country to take part in the exercise that will end on Saturday, July 27th, 2024. The Naze Millionaires started the build up to the start of the season with an open screening…
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Official: Wikki unveil and welcome Maikaba
Nigeria National League side, Wikki Tourist have confirmed the appointment of veteran coach, Abdullahi Maikaba as their new head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The experience manager left Kano Pillars toward the end of last season. Maikaba who in 2016 coach the Bauchi Elephants was welcomed on it X platform with the caption “Veteran Coach Maikaba Returns…
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Done deal: Abdullahi Maikaba returns to Wikki Tourist as Manager
Wikki Tourist, a Nigeria National League side, has appointed seasoned tactician Abdullahi Maikaba as their new manager, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. His appointment marked his second stint with the club after previously managing them in 2016. The 59-year-old is set to be unveiled as the Bauchi Elephants’ technical adviser later this week, tasked with guiding the team…
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Sporting Lagos to rebuild in lower division
Sporting Lagos is embarking on a rebuilding phase in the Nigeria National League (NNL) after a disappointing relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) just a year after promotion. The club’s brief stint in the top flight ended with a demotion back to the lower division, prompting an exodus of players, with fewer than…
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Lille sign Nigerian youngster Adeshina Ibrahim
French club, Lille have agreed a deal to sign Nigerian youngster Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele from Beyond Limits Academy in Nigeria, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ayodele, a key player for Beyond Limits Academy, helped the team gain promotion to the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) for next season through their success in the Nigeria National League (NNL) play-offs.…
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“The age advantage of the team gave us the edge” El-Kanemi Warriors head coach
The 2024 President Federation Cup champions, El-Kanemi Warriors are in cloud nine following their triumph over Abia Warriors, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Maiduguri based club making a double celebration out of the year after securing promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League from the NNL defeated the Umuahia outfit 2-0. Head coach, Aliyu Zubairu said the…
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Soname says there is no issue with Remo Stars, Beyond Limit playing in NPFL
President of the Remo Stars and Beyond Limit, Honourable Kunle Soname has stated the two clubs will participate in the Nigeria Premier Football League next season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. This follows the debate of one owner having two teams in the league after Beyond Limit Football Academy secured a place in next season’s NPFL from the…
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Federation Cup: NFF approve venues for Semi final fixtures
The Nigeria Football Federation have chosen to Lagos City Stadium and Ahmadu Bello Stadium as the venues for the Semi final fixtures for the 2024 President Federation Cup, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The semi-final match between Abia Warriors and Kano Pillars will take place at the Lafia City Stadium on Thursday, June 20th, 2024. For the second…
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Beyond Limit emerge champions of NNL
Beyond Limit FC after won the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League title after beating Nasarawa United in the final match of the Super Eight playoffs on Thursday in Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikenne based side edged the Changi Boys 4-3 on penalties after playing a 2-2 draw at full time to be crowned champions of the…
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Beyond Limit, Ikorodu City secure NPFL promotion
Beyond Limit and Ikorodu City joined Nasarawa United and El Kanemi Warriors in gaining promotion to top flight football following their top performance in the NNL playoffs in Enugu, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Beyond Limit defeated InterLagos FC 1-0 in their last Southern Conference game to top the group with seven points and pick one of the…
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NLO: Kun Khalifat FC, 6 others gain NNL promotion
Kun Khalifat FC became the latest team to secure promotion to the second tier of Nigeria football, Nigeria National League, NNL after their win against De Sapele Lions FC in the second Nationwide League One, NLO Playoff on Tuesday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. After a 1-1 scoreline after full time, the Owerri based club edged it on…
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Nasarawa United, El Kanemi Warriors return to NPFL
Nasarawa United and El Kanemi Warriors have returned to top flight football following their top finish in the Northern Conference of the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoffs, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Solid Miners secured 9 points out of 9, beating El Kanemi Warriors, Sokoto United and Sporting Supreme to top the group and secure return…
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NNL Super 8: 10-man Beyond Limit share spoils with Ikorodu City
Ikorodu City earned a second consecutive draw after playing a 1-1 draw against Beyond Limit in their matchday two encounter of the NNL Super 8 playoffs on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Kparobo Arierhi had scored for Beyond Limit FC before Ajeyigbe Toyeeb equalled score for the Oga Boys in the cagey affair at the Nnamdi Azikiwe…
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NNL Super 8: El Kanemi Warriors get 1M for indecent conduct
Nigeria National League sanction has fallen on Maiduguri based El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club for their inappropriate behaviour in their first playoff game against Nasarawa United on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NNL in a ruling statement released on Monday fined the club One Million Naira. “Maiduguri based El-Kanemi Warriors Football Club has been fined One Million…
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NNL Sign Five-Year Deal With ProStar
Nigeria National League(NNL) has sealed a five-year agreement with reputable sportswear manufacturing company, Pro Star Sports International as official partners. Pro Star is an offshoot of leading Nigeria outfit in sports wear branding, Zenith Sports dealers in general sports equipment and owners of Haggai Sports Products. In a well attended ceremony at the Corporate Office…
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NNL Super 8: InterLagos FC, Ikorodu City share spoils
The Lagos derby match between Ikorodu City and InterLagos FC ended all square in the Nigeria National League, NNL Super 8 Southern Conference encounter on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. There was nothing to choose between the Oga Boys team and the pride of Lagos as it ended 1-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. InterLagos FC…
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NNL Super 8: Beyond Limit edge Madiba to kickoff on a high
Beyond Limit FC started their 2024 Nigeria National League, NNL Super 8 campaign with a slim victory over Madiba FC on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Ikenne based side defeated the Lagos side 2-1 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu after goals from Olamilekan Adegboyega and Kparobo Arierhi. After an end to end affair for half…