Tag: Westerlo FC
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Bulgarian second division league side sign Nigeria starlet
Nigeria prodigy Abdulganiyu Suleiman has signed for second division league side AFK Litex Lovech from ABS Ilorin. Suleiman, a graduate of La Planet Sport Academia of Kwara State joined the Bulgarian side on a 3-years deal. In an official statement, the management of La Planet Sport Academia congratulated the forward for his breakthrough. …
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Vandrezzer FC to return to Akwa Ibom
Vandrezzer Foootball Club is reported to be at the verge of returning to their home state Akwa Ibom. Reports from local media in Akwa Ibom suggest that the Nigeria National League side will return ahead of the 2022/2023 season. It is reported that the team’s media officer “George Essien confirmed that Vandrezzer FC…
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NNL sanctions Ijebu United for failing honour game
Ijebu United have been sanctioned by the management of Nigeria National League (NNL) and have been slapped with a fine of N1,000,000. This is due to their refusal to honor their matchday 22 league game against Rovers Football Club on Saturday, August 27. A statement to that effect added that United failed to…
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Kano Pillars constitute advisory committee
In a bid to return the club to its glory days, acting chairman of Kano Pillars Ibrahim Galadima has set up a six-man Technical advisory committee. According to the media officer of the Sai Masu Gida side, the members of the committee are: Rabi’u Muhammad from Bayero University Kano , BUK as Chairman, Faruk…
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NLO Playoff: NNL promotion is our target- Rahbam FC Coach
Nigeria Nationwide League side, Rahbam FC has stated that their target is to be promoted to the Nigeria National League. The third tier side of Nigeria football from Plataeu, Jos have been impressive so far finishing top of group H1 in the NLO. As they get ready to play the playoff against group…
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Aiteo Cup: We are in high spirit to beat Pillars – Kogi United Midfielder
Ahead of the their FA Cup quarter final clash, Omolaoye Abiodun is confident of his Kogi United’s ability to beat former NPFL champions, Kano Pillars. The highly sort after midfielder is quiet upbeat of their chances to upset the applecart. “My mood on the match against kano pillars coming up on Sunday is…
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NPFL: And seven years after, Bayelsa United is back
Bayelsa United on Saturday beat Cynosure FC 2-0 to pick the last ticket to the 2022/23 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Yenagoa based club got relegated to the lower league in 2015 and had since struggled to return to elite league. Narrowly missed out qualification last season, Bayelsa United improved on…
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NNL: Cynosure FC threaten Bayelsa United’s promotion bid
Cynosure FC have sent a strong warning to the camp of Bayelsa United ahead of their crucial tie this Saturday, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The game billed for Samson Sia Sia stadium in Yenagoa will help Bayelsa United sealed their qualification to the Nigeria Professional Football League for the 2022/23 season. Sending a strong warning to…
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NNL: Warri Wolves Top Group, takes fight for promotion to final day
Warri Wolves defeated Crown FC in their round 25 match in the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Saturday. The Seasiders beat their opponents Ogbomosho by two goals to one to better their chance of promotion to top tier football. The win took them to the top with a point ahead of previous table…
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Bendel Insurance confirm the club will make ten signings
Newly promoted Bendel Insurance are on the verge of at least 10 new signings With the backing of the management Monday Odigie, the gaffer has penned his new signings as the club prepare for life in the NPFL. The club’s Media officer has now confirmed that the club are working to bring as…
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Elkanemi Warriors return to NPFL after 3 years
The name Elkanemi Warriors will be on the 2022/2023 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club list. The Maduguri bases club have returned to the top tier of Nigeria club football following their promotion from the Nigeria National League (NNL) on Saturday. After three years of trying to come back to the top division,…
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36 Lions announce Quadri Laimeed’s move to Club Lleida Esportiu in Spain
Nigeria National League side, 36 Lions have made known the signing of their player by Spanish fourth tier side, Club Lleida Esportiu. The announcement was made on Thursday with pictures and celebratory words on the club’s official twitter handle. Liameed signed a 3-year contract with the Spanish outfit following his trials this preseason…
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NPFL: Lobi Stars coaches, staff send SOS to governor over unpaid wages, allowances
Selected coaches and staff of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi have sent a Save-Our-Soul message to Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue over alleged unpaid salaries and allowances by the management of the club. The affected personnel who noted that the Governor had regularly without fail released funds monthly for the club’s financial obligations wondered…
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NNL: Bayelsa United Closer To NPFL Return As Ottasolo Drop To NLO
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Bayelsa United are closer than before to NPFL return after securing a vital away draw in the penultimate game of the Nigeria National League Southern Conference Group B2, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports. Missed out of promotion last season despite winning the Aiteo Cup, Bayelsa United continued their impressive form this season and with just a game left,…
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Doma United CEO turns down offers for NPFL Slot from Kano Pillars and Heartland
Heartland FC of Owerri and Kano Pillars have contacted newly promoted Doma United for the sale of their Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) slot. Kano Pillars were condenmed to relegation to the Nigeria second-tier league (NNL) on Saturday after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Appeal Committee upheld the decision of the Disciplinary Committee who deducted…
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NNL Maintain Stance On Ban of Six J’Atete FC Players
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Nigeria national league(NNL) has reconfirmed the one year ban handed six(6) players of J’Atete football club for flagrant assault on match officials which led to referee Ms Patience Nweke beaten to coma. The NNL secretariat meted a one year ban to the players for the assault which is a violation of the NNL rule book…
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Nigeria National League gives reason for postponement of Weekend Fixtures
The Secretariat of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has communicated to clubs that there will be no matches played this weekend. The postponement is with the view to allow clubs ample time to travel back and settle down ahead of their next fixtures and to avoid fatigue, following the sudden change of the midweek games pushed to Thursday 14…
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History!!! Doma United Gain First Ever NPFL Promotion
Doma United have secured their first ever NPFL ticket, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Gombe based private club defeated their closest rival Jigawa Golden Stars 2-0 in the early hours of Thursday to pick the sole ticket from the Northern Conference Group A2. The victory helped them open a 7 points gap between them and Jigawa…
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Breaking!!! Bendel Insurance Secure NPFL Promotion
Bendel Insurance have gained promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League, Nigeriasoccernet.com can report. The Benin based team needed at least three before this morning to secure their return to the topflight league after relegating to the lower division in 2019 but we closest rival, Gateway United’s 3-1 loss to Vandrezzer FC in Lagos. With…
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NNL: Midweek Matches Moved To Thursday
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The midweek games of the Nigeria National League schedules for today Wednesday 13th July 2022 have now been moved to tomorrow Thursday 14th July, 2022, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered. According to the statement released by the NNL governing body in the early hours of Wednesday 13th July 2022, inability to reach agreement with the Nigeria Referee Association…