Category: Nigeria National League
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NPFL Reschedules Rangers vs. Rivers United Clash to January 24, 2024
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially adjusted the matchday 10 showdown between Rangers and Rivers United, with the new date set for January 24, 2024, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. In a memo to the clubs, NPFL Chief Operating Officer, Davidson Owumi, confirmed the rescheduling from the initial December 3rd, 2023 date. The venue for the…
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NNL 2023/2024: A close look at all matchday 8 results
Dakkada Football Club handed Madiba FC its first defeat of the season in the Nigeria National League match day 8 fixture at the Uyo Township Stadium on Saturday while it’s Akwa Ibom based counterpart, Vandrezzer FC defeated Ekiti United at home to make it total victory for the Uyo based outfits, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. With the…
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NNL 24:Match Commissioner quenches on field attack rumors Against Sokoto United, calls for league body proper investigation
After the matchday 7 match between Malumfashi FC and Sokoto United at the Abubakar Labo stadium in Malumfashi, Katsina State, the Nigeria National League (NNL) board released a harsh and hurried summary jurisdiction. In response, match commissioner Ibrahim Garuba from Jigawa State made it clear that he was not aware of any assault or beating…
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Nasarawa State deputy governor Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe holds closed door meeting with Youth and sports ministry over Nasarawa United FC management
As part of the deliberate effort of the Nasarawa State Government to ensure Nasarawa United Football Club return to the Nigeria Premier Football League next season, the State’s Deputy Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, on Tuesday, held a meeting with the Management of the State’s Ministry of Youth and Sports Development as well as Management…
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AFCON 2023:“We have the quality to win it,” Captain Musa
Sivasspor forward, Ahmed Musa has reaffirmed the Super Eagles’ determination to clinch the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The three-time champions, considered among the favorites, are confident in their quality to emerge victorious in Cote d’Ivoire. Musa, a key figure in the 2013 AFCON-winning squad, expressed belief in the team’s potential, emphasizing…
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NNL – Emmanuel Attah presents Wikki Tourists, NAF FC new official league ball
The Nigeria National League one (NNL) Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Attah has presented the new NNL match balls to Wikki Tourists and NAF FC in Abuja on Saturday before their clash, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. It was announced this week that the clubs participating in the Nigeria National League (NNL) second stanza would use Prostar balls henceforth…
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Emeka Maduka’s lone Strike Sinks 1472 FC as Abia Comets start 2024 on a high
Second half substitute Emeka Maduka made a big difference as he scored in the final nine minutes of the game as Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia defeated Lagos based club 1472 FC 1-0 to secure its first win of the year. The encounter which is a Matchday 7 fixture in the Nigeria National League…
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Ijebu United appoints Michael Shoniregun as team Coach on interim basis
Nigeria National League side, Ijebu United has appointed Coach Michael Shoniregun as the club’s new Coach days after the departure of Coach Anthony Encho, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. IJEBU UNITED APPOINTS SHONIREGUN In view of the recent departure of former Coach Anthony Encho, Management of Ijebu United FC have appointed Michael Shoniregun to take charge in an…
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NNL: Madiba FC impeccable run continues with win over Smart City
Madiba FC extended their unbeaten run to 7 in the Nigeria National League after earning win over Smart City at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Oshodi Boys edged their fellow Lagos State club 3-2 to continue from where they left it last year in the Conference B standings. Chukwudi Ekeocha opened…
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NNL – League body to send new match-balls to all participating clubs
Clubs participating in the Nigeria National League (NNL) second stanza would use Prostar balls, according to league leadership’s assurance. The League’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emmanuel Attah, confirmed this in Abuja stating that the balls which were made abroad will be given to clubs for their games, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. chairman Attah announced that the…
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Coach Anthony Enoho ends time with Ijebu United
After 6 matches into the Nigeria National League, Coach Anthony Enoho has parted ways with Ijebu United on Thursday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. A statement by the Management of Ijebu United FC via its social media handles states that the two parties have parted ways thereby the contract between them has come to an end. “Ijebu United…
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Abia Comets goes on Christmas break as management warn players to desist from football competition during the holiday
Nigeria National League side, Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia have embarked on a three-day Christmas break, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. A statement by the club management said that players are expected to return to camp on 27th December, 2023 while training activities resume on the 28th of December, 2023. The management equally warned players of…
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NNL – Mighty Jets Int’l maximum points against Zamfara United FC excites Najib Mabo ahead of Christmas break
Home team Mighty Jets Int’l FC survived a scare at the New Jos Stadium to dramatically snatch a win over visiting Zamfara United FC of Gusau. Mighty Jets Int’l would rather start the game on a shaky note, allowing their visitors enough time and space to dictate the pace of play for most of the…
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Ikere Local Football Council Chairman Raji Adewale ascends to match commissioner role in Nigeria National League
In a significant development, Mr. Raji Adewale, the Chairman of Ikere Local Football Council, has assumed the role of Match Commissioner in the prestigious Nigeria National League (NNL), the nation’s second-tier league. Yesterday evening, Adewale was spotted fulfilling his duties as Match Commissioner as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com during the clash between Osun United FC and…
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NNL – Otomewo, Daniel scores As Abia Comets defeat Abeokuta Stormers SC 3-2 to secure first away win of the season
It was a total jubilation galore after the final whistle for Abia Comets Football of Umuahia after they came from behind to defeat Abeokuta Stormers 3-2 to secure first away victory of the season. The encounter which was played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne saw the Comets took an early lead through John Otomewo,…
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NNL24: Unstoppable Madiba FC win Lagos derby
The Lagos derby played on Friday afternoon at Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan Stadium, Lagos, between 1472 FC and Madiba FC ended in a 3-2 win for Madiba FC as Nigeria National League Southern Conference Group A enters Match Day 6. Dada Oladimeji put Madiba FC in the lead as early as the 3rd minute to…
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NNL’23: Osun United return to winning ways
Dayo Abolade’s second half goal was all Osun United needed to grab their first win in 3 games, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Omoluabi giants after dropping points the last time they played at home against Gateway United gave their supporters early Christmas gift as they defeated resilient Ijebu United at the Osogbo Township Stadium. With the…
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2023/24 NNL – Abia Comets FC appoint Tony Ogharanduku as Technical Adviser
Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia, has made a managerial change with the appointment of Tony Ogharanduku as the new Technical Director /Technical Adviser of the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. With the appointment of coach Ogaranuku as the Technical Director /Technical Adviser of the club, the position of Kevin Ejeh who has only won 1…