Tag: Sporting Lagos
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NNL: Osun United pip Sporting Lagos in Lagos
Nigeriasoccernet.com reports that Osun United got a rare win away in Lagos on Sunday to go top of group B of the Nigeria National League after beating Sporting Lagos. The Omoluabi Giants beat the Tech Boys 1-2 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, their sixth win in nine matches. Essien Emmanuel broke the deadlock…
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Jamil Muhammad signs extension with Sporting Lagos
Jamil Muhammad has committed his future to Sporting Lagos with the defender signing an extension for another two years with the club as they look to get their Nigeria National League campaign running with the aim of an imminent return to the Nigeria topflight, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes. Sporting Lagos confirmed the renewal on their X handle…
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Christian Nwoke completes move to Danish outfit Aarhus Fremad
Christian Nwoke, Sporting Lagos goalkeeper has completed a move to Danish outfit Aarhus Fremad as gathered by Nigeriasoccernet.com. The club confirmed this on their official X handle with a post that read; “Sporting Lagos and Aarhus Fremad are pleased to announce that goalkeeper Christian Nwoke will be making a move to Aarhus Fremad. This move…
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Kano Pillars’ coaching appointment in disarray as Offor’s contract get revoked
The appointment of Paul Offor as the new head coach of Kano Pillars has been thrown into uncertainty after the Kano State government revoked his contract, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathers. It all started on Saturday when the Interim club’s committee appointed and unveiled the former Sporting Lagos coach and the government before the end of the day…
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Kano Pillars appoint Paul Offor as new head coach
Four-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions, Kano Pillars have announced the appointment of Paul Offor as their new head coach, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Offor was officially unveiled at the club’s secretariat on Friday, signing a two-year contract with the Sai Mesu Gida. The young coach, who previously led Sporting Lagos to promotion to the NPFL two…
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Official: Neuchatel Xamax sign Nigerian forward Paschal Durugbor
Swiss club Neuchatel Xamax have confirmed the signing of Paschal Durugbor from Sporting Lagos, Nigeriasocernet.com reports. The second division outfit on their official X platform reveled that Durugbor will be wearing jersey number 22. The 24-year-old forward, who scored four goals in the Nigeria Premier Football League last season, has joined Neuchatel Xamax on a two…
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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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Sporting Lagos’ Adeleke completes Maccabi move
Sporting Lagos defender, Kunle Adeleke has joined Israeli club Maccabi Jaffa FC, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Adeleke has inked a one-year deal with the option to extend for two more years. The former Enyimba defender’s transfer was finalized after he completed the necessary medical examinations. Having represented Nigeria in the U-23 category, Adeleke joined Sporting Lagos midway…
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“Honestly speaking, we are struggling mentally” Coach Yemi cries out
Enyimba head coach, Olarenwaju Yemi has revealed the mental state of his players since the nerve recking and drama filled title decider against eventual Nigeria Premier Football League winners, Enugu Rangers, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The NPFL matchday 35 encounter in Enugu apart from being a derby (Oriental Derby) was the a top of the table class…
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Update: NPFL reschedules matchday 37 fixtures
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced that eight fixtures for matchday 37 have been rescheduled, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Matches except Sporting Lagos and Enyimba, as well as Bayelsa United and Shooting Stars will now take place on Saturday, June 15, instead of the originally planned date of Sunday, June 16. The unaffected matches will proceed…
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The pressure is on as disappointed Sporting Lagos fans cry out
Frustrated Sporting Lagos fans voiced their disappointed in the club’s performance following their home goalless draw against Rangers on Sunday, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Nigeria Premier Football League gradually reaching a wrap saw league learners Rangers Int’l on Matchday 34 came to Lagos and get a point off relegation threatened Sporting Lagos. While the Flying Antelopes…
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‘Hard to at goodbye’ Paul Offor gives an heartfelt parting shot
Former Sportong Lagos coach, Paul Offor has penned a heartfelt message to the Lagos based outfit upon the announcement of his exit from the club, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Offor was sacked following his side’s struggles in the NPFL. The tactician’s departure was confirmed on the club’s X handle with the statement In response to the announcement…
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Missed chances blamed for Sunshine Stars’ defeat against Sporting Lagos
Kennedy Boboye, the head coach of Sunshine Stars, has attributed his team’s loss to Sporting Lagos to missed opportunities, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. The Owena Waves suffered a 1-0 defeat against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena on Tuesday, with Paschal Durugbor’s solitary goal sealing victory for Paul Offor’s side. Despite the setback, Boboye praised his…
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Bayelsa Queens are beatable – Charles Lukula
Simba Queens Head Coach Charles Lukula says they can beat Bayelsa Queens for a medal back home on Saturday. After seeing their dream of a final dashed, the East Africans will slug it out with WAFU-B champions Bayelsa Queens in the third-place match and the 45-year-old manager is confident his side can bow out of…