Category: Nigeria National League
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NNL: Playoff target suffer setback as Crown FC fall to Warri Wolves
Rave of the moment, Emmanuel Solomon was on target for Crown FC in a narrow loss to Warri Wolves. The mesmerizing winger yet again proved his efficiency in front of goal, but it was not enough for his side who had to leave Delta empty handed, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The hosts took the lead inside the…
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NNL: Mighty Jets will push for honors next season
The 2023/24 Nigerian National League Season is gradually winding to a close with only but a few games left and there is no doubting the fact that fans of Tin City based Highlanders, Mighty Jets Int’l FC were expectant of a more glorious performance from the first Nigerian League Champions (in 1972), Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Off…
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NNL: Gateway United banished to Benin over assault on match officials
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has ordered Gateway United Football Club of Abeokuta to move to Benin, Edo State for the rest of the season for violating the league’s security rules. With the decision, Gateway would now host both Crown FC and Osun United at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. It would be noted that supporters…
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2023/24: League body re-arranges weekend matches in bid to accommodate FA Cup
The Nigeria National League (NNL) has slightly rearranged weekend matches for the last week in March , 2024 with a view to accommodate the finals of the states Federation Cup as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had earlier directed that the thirty six states including Abuja should concluded the 2024 Federation Cup…
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Nigeria youngerster, Hafiz Umar Ibrahim set for Chelsea trial
Hafiz Umar Ibrahim, a promising talent from Ojodu City in Lagos, has decided to join Premier League giants Chelsea, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Ibrahim’s standout displays at the Viareggio Cup in Italy a month ago solidified his reputation as a rising star in the football world. The 18-year-old sensation look poised for a move to Norwegian side,…
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NNL shows Malumfashi the exit door
The Nigeria National League has announced the expulsion of Malumfashi Football Club of Katsina on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The league body in a release through it’s Facebook page stated that the club was punished for breaking sections of the codified rules and regulations guiding the league(NNL). “Malumfashi FC refused to honour two consecutive matches…
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“May be by next season, Nigerians will begin to see more of the NNL games on television” – NNL chairman
The board chairman of the Nigeria National League, the NNL, George Aluo has stated the possibility of having league matches on television from next season, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered. Aluo was in an interview to speak with journalists on Monday’s edition of Super Interview on Sport World Whatapp group anchored by Sunday Agunbiade and Lagos based…
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NNL: FC ONE Rocket 1-1 Osun Utd Away Point Excites Seye Ajayi
Osun Utd this afternoon played 1-1 draw with FC ONE Rocket in one of the Match Day 13 of Nigeria National League decided at Eket Stadium, Uyo. The host full of confidence approached the game as they were hopefull of bouncing back, following a previous defeat to Ijebu Utd and Omoluabi Giants inturn still basking…
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NNL: EFCC struggle continues after as they stumble at home to El Kanemi Warriors
EFCC suffered another setback to their fight for relegated in the Nigeria National League after a loss to El Kanemi Warriors at home on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Abuja based team lost 2-1 to the Bauchi side in the Conference C fixture played at the Area 3 Stadium, Abuja. Midfielder, Bright Etaghara opened score for…
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African Games: NNL boss charges players to succeed and do Nigeria proud
The leadership of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has advised the four NNL Players that made the final list of coach Ladan Bosso team to the 13th African Games holding in Ghana, to put in their best to excel in the tournament. According to the Chairman of the League Board, George Aluo, this has shown…
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NNL: Madiba FC stay top with win in Ekiti
Conference A league leaders, Madiba FC continued to consolidate their place at the top with a vital away win against Ekiti United in their match day 12 fixture in the Nigeria National League on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oshodi Boys defeated Ekiti United 2-0 courtesy of second half goals from Egbonwon Harrison and Dada Oladimeji…
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NNL’23/24: Ikorodu City part ways with Sadiq Dabiri
Ikorodu City on Thursday morning announced the departure of head coach Sadiq Dabiri after close to two years of working with them, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Sadiq Dabiri who joined the club since it’s inception in 2022 rose to the position of head coach after spending months assisting other coaches. In the club’s announcement this morning,…
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NNL body set Friday 1st of March as resumption date
All is set for the resumption of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, second stanza. The Board of the most important league in Nigeria led by Mr. George Aluo after a two weeks extension of the mid-season transfer break which ended Tuesday 6th of February, 2024 has fixed Friday 1st of March 2024 as…
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NNL: League chairman promises increase in coverage as second stanza set to resume 1st March
Nigeria National League chairman, Emmanuel Attah has disclosed the league board’s intension to increase the coverage of the league, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Attah had addressed a press conference following the conclusion of the first stanza, stating plans to increase the number of matches that will be shown at the league’s resumption through Global Sport. “In the…
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Evans Ogenyi calls for Nigeriann support ahead of crucial continental clash
Evans Ogenyi, the coach of Rivers United, is rallying Nigerians to maintain hope and support as the team embarks on their continental journey this weekend, facing APC Lobito of Angola in a pivotal match, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Although the Pride of Rivers won the first leg 3-0 but the Port Harcourt are siting third in Group…
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NNL: lluyomade confident of Comets’ readiness for Vandrezzer test
Abia Comets defender Benjamin IIuyomade has revealed his team’s readiness ahead of Saturday’s Nigeria National League (NNL) Matchday 11 home clash against Vandrezzer FC. The NNL encounter which is slated to take place at the Umuahia Township Stadium would see Comets’ hopes of continuing on its five-game unbeaten streak. Speaking with Abia Comets Media shortly…
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NPFL Transfers: Sunshine Stars sign Sodiq Tunde from Ekiti United
Sunshine Stars completes the signing of one of the highly rated goal poachers in the Nigeria National League, Sodiq Tunde from Ekiti United as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. Sodiq penned a short time deal with the Akure Gunners that will sees him till the end of the Nigeria Premier Football League 2023/2024 season. The bulky striker…
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NNL: Okwusah Chuks’s late goal saves Ijebu United’s blushes as Madiba remain top of group B despite loss to Vandrezzer
Ijebu United scored a late goal to avoid defeat against Ikorodu City in Conference A as Madiba FC suffered another defeat, but remained top in Conference A of the Nigeria National League matches played on Saturday and Sunday respectively, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Salau Yusuf scored for the Oga Boys directly from a corner kick in the…
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NNL: InterLagos close ranks with Crown FC after away win against Solution FC
Lagos State club, InterLagos continued their impeccable streak after another win against Solution FC away from home at the Awka City Stadium, Anambra on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Pride of Lagos recorded a 1-0 victory over the Anambra base side courtesy of a goal by Anthony Obia in their Nigeria National League match day 9…