Tag: FC One Rocket
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Flying Eagles gem Daga Daniel signs with Norwegian powerhouse FC Molde
Nigerian youth sensation Daniel Daga has taken a significant step forward in his burgeoning football career by securing a pre-contract agreement with Norwegian top-flight club, Molde FC. The 17-year-old midfield maestro, currently under the tutelage of FC One Rocket, will join the multiple-time Norwegian champions in January upon turning 18, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Daga’s meteoric rise…
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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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Armed Robbery Attacks: NFF empathises with Sunshine Stars, FC One Rocket
The Nigeria Football Federation has decried the recent spate of robbery attacks on players and officials of football clubs travelling by road in the country to honour matches in the domestic Leagues, while appealing to security agents to devise further means of protecting road users in the land. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi on…
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NNL – FC ONE Rocket suffer robbery attack on Lagos’ return, valuables seized
Players and officials of Nigeria National League (NNL) side, FC ONE Rocket were on Monday attacked by armed robbers in Ihiala, Anambra State, while returning from Lagos, where they honoured a league game against Ikorodu City last weekend. The incident, which occurred moments after sunset left some members of the Indomitables robbed of their mobile…
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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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FA Cup: Osun Utd walkover Kastina Utd as Insurance Feeders hammer Maikunkele FC
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Kastina United did not turn up for their round 64 FA Cup tie with Osun United on Tuesday, an action which automatically knock them out of the cup, reports Nigeriasoccernet.com. The fixture scheduled for Abuja saw only Osun United present, dressed and ready for the game as their counterpart from Kastina failed to show up.…
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Federations Cup R64: A fair platform to make statements as Osun Utd tackle Katsina Utd in Abuja
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Hostility returns in the Nigeria’s ancient competition, the Federations Cup as Osun Utd battle Nigeria National League side Katsina Utd in one of the Round 64 fixtures slated for tomorrow in Abuja. Omoluabi Giants who hit the Federal Capital Territory with twenty 20 players and some officials are in right frame of mind to unlock…
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NPFL’23: We’re going for the three points against Nasarawa Utd – Aliyu Zubairu
The Technical Adviser of Gombe United FC, Aliyu Zubairu said they’re going for the maximum points against their hosts Nasarawa United. Speaking after their hard fought 1-0 victory over their perennial rivals – Elkanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri in the NPFL23 match day 13 fixture at the Pantami stadium, Gombe,the Savannah Scorpions gaffer confidently said…
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NNL to hold induction programme for Pillars, Heartland, MFM, others
The Nigeria National League has invited twelve teams expected to ply their trade in the Most Important domestic league in the country, to an induction programme, a necessary precursor to the 2022/2023 new season. Invited are two of the country’s frontline clubs, Kano Pillars and Heartland of Owerri, Katsina United and Mountain of Fire and…
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Kastina United: 18 homegrown players make first batch list from screening exercises
The Management of Katsina United Fc has released the names of 18 State Homegrown Players that have been Cleared to join the Club after Scaling through the Screening Exercise recently Conducted by the Club. The names of the Selected Players emerged following the reports Submitted by the Independent Screening Committee and that of the Technical…
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6 man Committee set aside for Screening Exercise by Kastina United
Ahead of the proposed players screening, management of Nigeria National League side Katsina United has constituted a 6-man committee for the event. The management on Sunday announced that 120 players have been invited for the screening that is set to start on September 28th. The panel set-up will oversee the trials for the entire period…
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Kwara United close to signing Anthony Omaka
Defensive Midfielder Anthony Omaka will leave Enyimba to pitch his tent at Kwara United if reports making the rounds are anything to go by. The player is reported to have signed a deal that will see him play for the Harmony Boys for two seasons. The former Sunshine Stars player joined the Aba giants in…
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Audu Azeez To Replace Biffo As Kwara United’s Coach
Following the news of the departure of head coach, Abdullahi Biffo, Audu Azeez is set to fill his shoes at Kwara United. Reports have it that the veteran NPFL coach, Biffo had confirmed his departure after three seasons, wishing the club success in their CAF Confederations Cup campaign. The coach whose contract had expired at…
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Heartland await NFF decision after Quarter final Triumph
Heartland FC of Owerri on Thursday morning defeated Katsina United 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 regulation time. Recall that other six clubs in the quarterfinal stage of 2022 Aiteo Cup have boycotted the games following Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) decision to send Kwara United to CAF as second representative in 2022/23 Confederation Cup without…
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Kano Governor To buy New Bus for Katsina United
Kano state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has condemned the recent action of some Kano Pillars fans who destroyed vehicle belonging to Katsina United and wrecked havoc during football match between Kano and Katsina clubs, that took place at Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. He expressed his dissatisfaction over the action, saying “As a government we totally…
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Kano Pillars fined N9 million After fans attack Katsina United
The League Management Company (LMC) has come down hard on Kano Pillars following the ugly scenes that ensued during their Nigeria Professional Football League Matchday 23 clash with Kastina United on Saturday. Pillars, who were only returning to the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano for the first time in over a year, were held…
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NPFL Review: Pillars stop Katsina United in derby
Kano Pillars today beat Katsina United 2-0 to win the Northwest Derby, while Enugu Rangers bounced back from an opening day defeat at Rivers United to pip visiting Akwa United 1-0 in the second week of the NPFL. David Ebuka and captain Rabiu Ali scored for Pillars inside the Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna. Katsina…
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Professionalism Will Make Nigerian Leagues Better – Sports Minister, Dare
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has reassured that professionalism in Nigerian football development being promoted by the ongoing reforms of the nation’s football will make Nigerian Leagues better and put it at par with others around the world. The Minister says his desire to see the Nigerian Leagues grow beyond…