Tag: Abakaliki FC
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Referees announced for NNL season opener between Abakaliki FC and Madiba FC
The Nigeria National League (NNL) is set to kick off with an exciting season opener between Abakaliki FC and Madiba FC of Lagos, and the officiating team for the encounter has been officially announced, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. Leading the team is Osas Alohan, a Grade A referee from Edo State, who is rapidly gaining recognition…
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NLO: Ottasolo secure consecutive wins
Ottasolo FC of Lagos continued their excellent start to the 2024 National League One, NLO season after a 1-0 win over VOE FC at the Remo Stars Centre, Ogun State on Monday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Egbedeyi Hammed strike in the first half was all Ottasolo needed to earn maximum points and record consecutive wins. Following a…
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Josh Maja returns to full West Bromwich Albion training after lengthy injury lay-off
West Bromwich Albion Nigeria descent striker Josh Maja has returned to full team training following a lengthy injury layoff which he suffered back in December, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. The 24-year-old sustained the injury in just his first and rare start for Albion following another ankle injury return against Bristol City but unfortunately, he was on…
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NPFL 24: Mohammed Babaganaru will take charge of Akwa United until the end of the season
Uyo based Nigeria Professional Football League outfit Akwa United have appointed ex Lobi Stars and Gombe United coach, Mohammed Babaganaru as the new manager until end of the season, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. The just appointed Babaganaru boasts two NPFL titles which he won with with Kano Pillars during the 2011/2012 season and also during the 2012/2013…
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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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Paris 2024: Super Falcons to host Banyana Banyana on 5 April cracker encounter
Africa’s top-ranked team, Nigeria will host reigning African champions South Africa in the first leg of their Women’s Olympic Football Tournament final qualifying fixture at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 5th April. The encounter at Nigeria capital’s magnificent facility will kick off at 4pm, with Algerian referee Ghada Mehat as referee. Mehat’s compatriots…
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Transfer: Crystal Palace leading chase for Bright Osayi-Samuel
Crystal Palace is making a fervent push to secure the services of Bright Osayi-Samuel, with reports indicating they are at the forefront in the race for the Nigerian international’s signature, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. According to Turkish news outlet Aksam, The Eagles are currently leading the pursuit for the versatile player, who has attracted interest from other…
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NPFL’23/24: Special Goal, Special Moment – Muritala Taiye
Shooting Stars Sports Club defender, Muritala Taiye scored his first goal of the season for the Ibadan soccer lords in the Matchday 22 fixture against Bendel Insurance of Benin. It was not just a goal, but an important goal that saved the Oluyole Warriors from dropping points at home and ultimately secured the team a…
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AFCON 2023: Eagles to extend AFCON record against Bafana
Irrespective of the result of Wednesday’s 34th Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with the Bafana Bafana of South Africa, Nigeria will extend her record of being the country with the most last-four appearances at the continental fiesta. Since making her debut at the 1963 finals held in Ghana, where she was ejected in the…
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Derby Sunday: Ilechukwu leads Rangers to battle in Umuahia as Paul Offor’s Sporting visits Akure
This Sunday in Akure, Paul Offor and his Sporting Lagos will play their second topflight Southwest derby when they visit Akure for a date with Sunshine Stars at the Akure Township Stadium, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Sunshine Stars vs Sporting Lagos The Last two NPFL results have been a thing of worry to the Lagos Tech Boys…
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NPFL: Osayi remain solid for Doma United in draw against Remo Stars in Ikenne
Doma United have maintained the top spot of the Nigeria Premier Football League after securing a vital away point at Ikenne against Remo Stars on Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Savannah Tigers played a goalless draw against the Sky Blue Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne in the match day 10 encounter. It would have…
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NPFL: Remo welcome league leaders Doma Utd to Ikenne as Heartland, Enyimba clash in Owerri
Surprise league leaders Doma United will face a stiff test tomorrow Saturday 25th November, 2023 when they play Remo Stars at Ikenne, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. The Savannah Tigers who are currently unbeaten in their last 5 games arrived Ikenne on Thursday, set to continue their unbeaten run as well as extend their clean sheets records to…