MFM FC Olatunbosun's stunner makes CNN Goal of the Week

MFM FC Olatunbosun's stunner makes CNN Goal of the Week

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 28 February 2017

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club forward, Sikiru Olatunbosun's wonder goal against reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Enugu Rangers has been shortlisted for the CNN Goal of the Week.

The left-winger scored the first goal of the match in the 31st minute of the entertaining encounter when he brilliantly connected a backheel flick from NPFL top scorer Stephen. Olatunbosun flicked the ball over the  Rangers defender, Emmanuel Etim before rifling a long-range volley into the back of the net.

NPFL Match Day 10 Full Time Scores

NPFL Match Day 10 Full Time Scores

By Footyalert → Sunday, 26 February 2017

MFM FC 2-1  Enugu Rangers

Shooting Stars 1-1 Remo Stars 

Akwa United 3-1 Abia Warriors
ABS FC 1-0 Wikki Tourists

EL kanemi Warriors 2-0 Nasarawa United
FC Ifeanyi Ubah 1-0 Plateau United
Lobi Stars 2-1 Enyimba FC
Niger Tornadoes 1-0 Gombe United
Kano Pillars 1-0 Kastina United
Sunshine Stars 1-0 Rivers United

Remo Stars' Players Complete Move To Portuguese Club, CD Feirense

Remo Stars' Players Complete Move To Portuguese Club, CD Feirense

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Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Remo Stars have announced the departure of four players to Portuguese club, CD Feirense.

According to a statement from the Sky Blue Stars; Edward Abubu, Gbadamosi Ibrahim, Ofufu N. Ibeh and Dayo Femi all completed a move to the Portuguese side for an undisclosed fee.

Akinwunmi canvasses corporate support for NNL

Akinwunmi canvasses corporate support for NNL

By Footyalert → Thursday, 23 February 2017

NFF 1^st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has urged corporate institutions to give backing to the Nigeria National League in order for the new Board to be able to fully implement its laudable programs for taking the second tier of Nigerian domestic football to new heights of excellence.

The experienced administrator and legal luminary, who was Chairman of the ad-hoc committee on governing structure for the NNL, made this charge before formally handing over to the new Independent Chairman, Hon. Chidi Ofo Okenwa at the Congress of the body which took place in Abuja on Thursday.

LMC announces new dates for rescheduled fixtures involving continental clubs

LMC announces new dates for rescheduled fixtures involving continental clubs

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New dates have been scheduled for the postponed fixtures of Match Day 8 and 9 involving Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs participating in the CAF Club competitions as a consequence of their concluded first round ties.

The League Management Company (LMC) also announced postponement of Match Day 13 and 14 fixtures involving Rangers International and Rivers United, the two clubs that made it through to the second round of the CAF Champions League.

#NNLIsBack See Week One Fixtures

#NNLIsBack See Week One Fixtures

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2016/2017 NNL Week One fixtures

Group A
Adamawa United vs Yobe Desert Stars.
Bida Lions (Afe-Babalola) vs Sokoto United.
FC Taraba vs Kwara United.
FC Zamfara vs Kogi United.
FRSC FC vs Kaduna United.
Giwa FC vs Jigawa GS.
FC Abuja vs Mighty Jets.

Beating Rangers is our priority for now, says Ilechukwu

Beating Rangers is our priority for now, says Ilechukwu

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Head coach of high-flying Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side's priority for the moment is to defeat reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers on Friday.

The Olukoya Boys will host the Flying Antelopes in one of Matchday 10 fixtures of this weekend at the Soccer Temple, Agege Township Stadium tomorrow in Lagos.

Kogi United plans Preseason friendlies ahead of new NNL campaign

Kogi United plans Preseason friendlies ahead of new NNL campaign

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United are set to intensify their readiness for the new season with selected football friendlies.

United would travel to both Ekiti and Osun states where they are to play two games in each of the states in the duration of fives days.

The Confluence state club will begin their engagements on the trip with a fixture against NNL new import, Afe-Babalola FC on Thursday at the Kayode Oluyemi Stadium, Ado-Ekiti by 4pm.

The game would serve as return leg of the earlier game played fortnight ago in Lokoja where it ended 1-1 between both sides.

Okey Emordi Quits Abia Warriors

Okey Emordi Quits Abia Warriors

By Footyalert → Monday, 20 February 2017

Felix Okey Emordi has resigned as the Technical Adviser of Abia
Warriors Football of Umuahia.

In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the club, Chief Emeka Inyama,
Emordi said he had to quit following a string of poor results and
wished the club well.

CAF Champions League: Unhappy Pons Congratulates Rivers United

CAF Champions League: Unhappy Pons Congratulates Rivers United

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AS Real Bamako head coach, Pascal Pons has congratulated Rivers United FC after his side fell 0-4 to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club in Sunday’s Caf Champions League clash in Port Harcourt.

Bernard Ovoke and Esosa Igbinoba claimed braces as the ‘Pride of Rivers’ produced a devastating attacking masterclass to put the Malians to the sword at a packed Yakubu Gowon Stadium.

#NPFLLive Match Day 9 Full Time Scores

#NPFLLive Match Day 9 Full Time Scores

By Footyalert → Sunday, 19 February 2017

Remo Stars 1-1 Lobi Stars
Abia Warriors 0-1 Elkanemi Warriors
Kastina United 1-1Shooting Stars
Nasarawa United 1-1 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Gombe United 0-0 Akwa United

CAF Champions League - Preliminary Round

Weekend Football Fixtures

Weekend Football Fixtures

By Footyalert → Saturday, 18 February 2017

Caf Champions League 

* Enugu Rangers Vs. JS Saoura (Algeria)
First leg: 1-1 

* Rivers United Vs.  AS Real Bamako (Mali)
First leg: 0-0

Caf Confederation Cup 

Wikki Tourist Vs. RSLAF (Sierra Leone )
First leg: 0-2 

Al Masry (Egypt ) Vs. FC Ifeanyi Ubah
First leg: 0-1 

NPFL Week 9 #NPFLLive

Postponed matches 

Rivers United Vs. ABS
Wikki Tourists Vs. MFM
Enugu Rangers Vs  Kano Pillars
Enyimba Vs. Ifeanyi Ubah


Katsina United Vs.  Shooting Stars

Remo Stars Vs. Lobi Stars

Plateua United Vs.  Niger Tornadoes

Gombe United Vs. Akwa United

Abia warriors Vs. EL-kanemi Warriors

Nasarawa united Vs. Sunshine Stars

Pons predicts Real Bamako win over Rivers United

Pons predicts Real Bamako win over Rivers United

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AS Real Bamako coach, Pascal Pons is adamant his side will claim a victory against Rivers United in their second leg of their Caf Champions League preliminary round game in Port Harcourt on Sunday. 

The two sides battled to a 0-0 stalemate in the first leg at the Stade Modibo Kéïta, Bamako on February 11. 

A score draw in Sunday’s second leg will earn AS Real qualification for the first round of the competition but Pons says his side will be playing the win the game outright in Port Harcourt. 

“We can win in the second leg and that is exactly how we will approach that game. 

Ekofootball Women Championship Enters Crucial Stage

Ekofootball Women Championship Enters Crucial Stage

By Footyalert → Thursday, 16 February 2017

The battle for who picks the two available tickets in the groups for the quarter-final stage continue this weekend at the ongoing 2017 Ekofootball Women Championship, tagged “Lagos for Her Season 2”.

St Joseph Private School takes on Dream Stars Football Academy at Onikan Stadium, Lagos on Sunday. Royaltom Football club will square up against Spring Soccer Academy in the second match of the day, With Phoenix Queens football club playing against Adex Queens FC for the three points at stake, while Ijamido Queens football club battle Victory Queens football club in the last match of the day.

Katsina's Abubakar On The Radar Of Austrian, Slovenian Clubs

Katsina's Abubakar On The Radar Of Austrian, Slovenian Clubs

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Ex- Super Eagles goal poacher, Benedict Akwuegbu who represents Katsina United midfielder, Yushau Garba Abubakar has informed  Footyalert that his client has pulled interest from top Austrian and Slovenian clubs.

The former Mighty Jets star completed a move to Katsina United in 2017 but hasn't made an appearance yet for the Chanji Boys but it has been revealed that top Austrian and Slovenian clubs, Stum Graz and Slownen Gorica are ready to offer the Nigerian a deal in the summer transfer window.

Odey Dedicates LBA Award To Coaches, Teammates

Odey Dedicates LBA Award To Coaches, Teammates

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club prolific striker, Stephen Odey has dedicated January 2017 League Bloggers Awards (LBA) for the best player in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) to his coaches and teammates, reports mountaintopfc.com.

The award-winning 19-year-old forward who was absolutely impressive for MFM FC in the month of January scoring four goals from four Nigerian top league games beat off competition from his teammate Olatunbosun Sikiru, Kabiru Umar of Plateau United and Olufemi Thomas of Rivers United to win the Player of the month award.

Kogi United Feeders get Petersen for Dana Cup

Kogi United Feeders get Petersen for Dana Cup

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 14 February 2017

In a bid to achieve their target at the upcoming Dana Cup competition in Denmark, Kogi United Feeders have contracted a former FC Roskilde Coach, Frank Lauren Petersen.

The 48 year old Petersen will be working with other coaches of Feeders team to put the team in better shape for the competition slated for July this year.

Boboye, Odey win January 2017 LBA

Boboye, Odey win January 2017 LBA

By Footyalert → Monday, 13 February 2017

Kennedy Boboye of Plateau United and Stephen Odey of MFM FC have been 

named the winners of the League Bloggers Awards (LBA) Manager and
Player respectively for January in the Nigeria Professional Football
League (NPFL).

The duo win the first individual award from the independent LBA in the
current NPFL season on the back of impressive performances for their
clubs.

Boboye led Plateau United from the dugout to finish January as the
best team in the Nigeria top division with 13 points from 15 available
- winning four and drawing one - thereby ending the month under review
unbeaten.

Rivers United hold AS Real Bamako

Rivers United hold AS Real Bamako

By Footyalert → Sunday, 12 February 2017

A tactical masterclass by Rivers United’s technical manager, Stanley Eguma proved to be catalyst for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) club on Saturday as they held Malian side, AS Real Bamako to a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their preliminary round Caf Champions League game. 

United enjoyed the better chances and should have won comfortably had their forwards avoided profligacy in key moments of the contest decided at the Stade Modibo Keita de Bamako. 

Lukman Mohammed missed the best chance of the first period when he headed over from close range after he was expertly set up by Nzube Anaezembe whose inch-perfect cross needed the slightest of touches to make the net bulge on the stroke of half time. 

Gov Wike charges Rivers United

Gov Wike charges Rivers United

By Footyalert → Saturday, 11 February 2017

The Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Ezenbunwo Nyesom Wike has charged players of Rivers United FC to go for glory in Saturdays Caf Champions League game against Malian club, AS Real Bamako

.

United will go toe to toe against last season’s Malian Première Division runners up at the Stade Omnisports Modibo Keïta, Bamako on Saturday in a first leg preliminary round clash:.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah - The Big Revolution In African Football -pt2

FC Ifeanyi Ubah - The Big Revolution In African Football -pt2

By Footyalert → Thursday, 9 February 2017

Having successfully run business across different sectors including Oil and Gas, Maritime, Transportation, Telecommunications, Construction and Real Estate, Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah's decision to invest in football was met with widespread joy as massive investments were expected to hit Nigerian football.

FC Ifeanyi Ubah came into being from the acquisition of Gabros International FC by Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah in 2015 after the club secured promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).

We are up to the task, says Adebayo Waheed

We are up to the task, says Adebayo Waheed

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Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club teenage striker, Adebayo Waheed has said Fidelis Ilechukwu's lads are up to the task ahead of Thursday's Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) clash against highly-rated Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club.

ABS FC will host the Olukoya Boys in Thursday's NPFL Matchday 7 tie which will be decided at the Kwara Sports Complex, Ilorin.

The young striker who has predicted a tough encounter believes the Lagos-based  team has all it takes to give the hosts a run for their money when both teams meet on Thursday.

Isah sure of Tornadoes' resurgence in Sagamu

Isah sure of Tornadoes' resurgence in Sagamu

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Niger Tornadoes' full back, Hussaini Isah has expressed optimism of his side's good outing against Remo Stars in their Matchday 7 encounter of the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL on Wednesday in Sagamu.

The Minna-based side had to wait till 72nd minute before they could salvage a point, courtesy of Ifeanyi Okoye's spot kick in their last weekend's home draw with Katsina United after their guests had converted a 27th minutes penalty in Lokoja.

The boys of Coach Abubakar Bala will be taking on newly promoted Remo Stars in another tricky encounter at Sagamu Stadium and Isah who has been impressive this season for Tornadoes noted that they can replicate the same result or getting the maximum points in Sagamu.

Eight in line for January LBA

Eight in line for January LBA

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The League Bloggers Awards (LBA) has shortlisted four players and four
managers to vie for the January player and manager awards respectively
for their performances in the Nigeria Professional Football League
(NPFL).

Five rounds of matches were played in the month under review in which
Kennedy Boboye of Plateau United is joined by MFM FC gaffer Fidelis
Ilechukwu, Henry Makinwa of ABS FC and Gbenga Ogunbote of Enyimba for
who gets the manager award for January.

Boboye led Plateau United to four wins and a draw. His team began with
a win at Remo Stars and followed up with back-to-back home victories
over Sunshine Stars and Enyimba with similar 3-1 scorelines before
playing out a 0-0 draw at Gombe United.

Plateau United then wrapped up their NPFL outing in January with a 2-1
win over Abia Warriors to top the league with 13 points.

Ilechukwu had a decent month as well, winning three matches and
drawing one with MFM. The only blip suffered by Ilechukwu's team in
January was a heavy 0-4 defeat at FC Ifeanyiubah.

ABS FC managed by Makinwa also notched 10 points like MFM FC. Makinwa
masterminded victories over Akwa United, FC Ifeanyiubah and 3SC and
earned a point in a 1-1 draw at Niger Tornadoes but were beaten 1-3 at
Lobi Stars on January 25.

Enyimba gaffer Ogunbote completes the quartet of managers nominated
for the January LBA. His team, like those of Ilechukwu and Makinwa,
got 10 points out of the 15 available in January after wins against
Sunshine Stars, Gombe United and Nasarawa United. The Peoples
Elephant's only loss was at Plateau United while they got a point off
Abia Warriors in Umuahia in the Abia derby.

MFM FC duo of Sikiru Olatunbosun and Stephen Odey, Plateau United's
Kabiru Umar as well as Rivers United goalkeeper Olufemi Thomas are in
the running for the player's award.

Olatunbosun provided the most assists in January being three. He also
scored twice in five appearances while his teammate Odey scored four
goals in four matches. He weighed in with an assist too.

Rivers United stopper Thomas was in goal for just two games in January
against FC Ifeanyiubah and Lobi Stars, and kept clean sheets in both.

Plateau United forward Umar got into the mix on the back his two goals
and two assists in January. The striker was very influential in his
teams fine run in the month under review.

The LBA Player and Manager for January in the NPFL will be announced this week.

THE EIGHT NOMINEES FOR JANUARY LBA
MANAGERS
Kennedy Boboye (Plateau Utd)
Fidelis Ilechukwu (MFM FC)
Henry Makinwa (ABS FC)
Gbenga Ogunbote (Enyimba)

PLAYERS
Stephen Odey (MFM FC)
Kabiru Umar (Plateau United)
Sikiru Olatunbosun (MFM FC)
Olufemi Thomas (Rivers United

Aiyegbeni Tries Out At Coventry City

Aiyegbeni Tries Out At Coventry City

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 7 February 2017

Rock bottom League One side, Coventry City have handed former Nigeria International,Yakubu Aiyegbeni a trial at the club.

Coventry currently need extra firepower having scored just 23 goals in their 29 outings so far this term and Aiyegbeni,34 is seen as an option to get the goals for the Sky Blue.

The former Everton goal poacher who last played for Turkish club, Kayserispor
has been a free agent since 2016 July.

However the Sky Blues manager, Russell Slade, confirmed that the Nigerian is currently trying out at his club.

Arsenal, Spurs Linked With A Summer Move For Nigerian Youngster

Arsenal, Spurs Linked With A Summer Move For Nigerian Youngster

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There are strong indication that Blackpool's starlet, Bright Osayi-Samuel will leave the Seasiders in the summer as Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have shown interest to sign the Nigerian.

According to Daily Mail the youngster packed with pace has been heavily scouted by Premier League clubs, including Spurs and Arsenal.

Malian Club, Real Bamako spy on Rivers United

Malian Club, Real Bamako spy on Rivers United

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Officials of Malian club, AS Real Bamako were spotted at the weekend in Ibadan, keeping a close watch and taking notes on the activities of reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) runners-up, Rivers United FC. 

The officials (one of them, a cameraman) were spotted at the Lekan Salami Stadium during club’s training session on Saturday, February 4 and 24 hours later at the same venue when Rivers United lost 1-2 to Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) at the same venue in an NPFL contest. 

EkoFootball Women Tournament Kicks-off As Clubs Rain Goals

EkoFootball Women Tournament Kicks-off As Clubs Rain Goals

By Footyalert → Sunday, 5 February 2017

“We are very happy with this competition, we thank the Lagos State Football Association( LSFA) for organising this championship and accepting us to participate. Though we lost, we feel proud competing against these clubs. If we get more of this kind of championship, the sky won’t be the limit for women football  in Lagos but the country as a whole," Rosemary Okoye, captain of St Joseph Private School stated.

She said this much after their match at the ongoing Ekofootball Women Championship, holding at the legendary Onikan Stadium, Lagos.

Speaking further, Okoye whose side lost by six goals to nil said that these is the first competition they are participating in and it was very good experience, adding that they will come back in their next match much stronger and better.

Ilechukwu expects tough Sunshine Stars tie

Ilechukwu expects tough Sunshine Stars tie

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Head coach of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club, Fidelis Ilechukwu has said his side expect a difficult Southwest derby encounter against Sunshine Stars FC this weekend.

The Olukoya Boys are guests to the Akure-based team in Sunday’s Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) top-flight Matchday 6 clash billed to take place at the Akure Towship Stadium.

Ilechukwu told mountaintopfc.com on Friday before his team departure from Lagos that the contest will be very tough for his lads but he believes his team can muscle out at least a point from the maximum three points at stake.

"Everything is possible in football. Nobody believed that we are going to pick a point against Shooting Stars and anything can still happen against Sunshine Stars.

"I know that the game is going to be a tough game considering our last game against Kano Pillars. I believe Sunshine Stars will double their efforts to make sure they beat MFM but we will do our best to make sure that we get at least a point in Akure," said the Nnewi-born tactician.

Ilechukwu and his wards currently sit in the second spot on the NPFL table with 10 points from a possible 15 in the five-week old Nigerian top-flight.

Remo Stars Football Club part ways with Ugbade.

Remo Stars Football Club part ways with Ugbade.

By Footyalert → Friday, 3 February 2017

Remo Stars Football Club have parted ways with Technical Adviser Nduka Ugbade after negotiations for a new contract broke down. 

Negotiations with the tactician broke down this evening as both parties couldn't reach an agreement over a contract renewal.

Ugbade joined the Sky Blue Stars at the start of the 2015/16 Nigeria National League Season and achieved a landmark in the club's history as he tutored the side to attaining promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League for the first time.

Nduka Ugbade would be widely missed by everyone at the club as we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.