Tag: NNL
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Wikki Tourists’ Maikaba targets NPFL return
Wikki Tourists head coach, Abdulahi Maikaba says his team will continue to improve following their 2-0 win over Barau FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Maikaba’s side secured the victory in a matchday two fixture in Bauchi on Saturday. “It was a great performance from the team,” Maikaba told Wikki Tourists media. “We’ll keep building on this momentum…
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Sokoto United strengthen squad with double signing
Nigeria National League outfit Sokoto United have bolstered their ranks with the signings of Philimon Bitrus and David Igoche, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Bitrus a central defender joins from Green beret FC and David Igoche, a left-back, joins from Zema FC of Benue State Both signed two-years deal with the Caliphates boys The duo’s arrival is a…
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Nigerian Football Tragedy: Heartland confirm Christian Obi’ demise in bus crash
Heartland FC have confirmed the tragic death of their head coach, Christian Obi, following a devastating road accident on Friday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The team’s bus was involved in a crash while en route to Abakaliki for the TICO/SELECT Ifeanyi Ekwueme pre-season tournament. Obi, who was initially rescued unconscious with a leg injury, but despite the…
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Doma United set resumption date for new season
Nigerian football club, Doma United has announced that players and officials will return to pre-season training on Saturday, August 24, ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The resumption date was confirmed by Chairman Suleiman Umar in a statement released by the club. The Gombe state outfit got relegated to the second tier of Nigerian…
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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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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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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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NNL 24: Ekiti United relegated after stalemate with Abia Comet
In a devastating news to the Ekiti United’s management board and also the fans’, the club has been relegated from the Nigeria National League following an abysmal 2023/24 campaign run, Nigeriasoccernet.com can confirm. Their status was officially confirmed today after thier last away clash with Abia Comets ended goalless at the Umuahia Township Stadium as…
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NNL partners Global TV Station, set to broadcast Abuja derby live on Sunday
The Nigeria National League has confirmed that the most important league has entered into partnership with Global TV to broadcast some of the league matches live as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. Confirming this in Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer of the League Emmanuel Attah expressed happiness on the partnership saying that this will further expose the…
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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…