Prime FC Gets Back To Wining Ways.

Prime FC Gets Back To Wining Ways.

By Footyalert → Sunday, 31 May 2015

Prime Football Club bounced back from last week’s defeat against Ikorodu United to secured their second win in three matches.

The Omoluabi Giants strengthened their grip in the Nigeria National League with a 2-0 win at home to Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia.

Prime influential attacking pair, Chukwuemeka Robert Ogundu and Damola Fakayode, were both on target on Saturday at the Sports Complex of Federal Polytechnic, Ede.

Prime went ahead in the 15th minute when Ogundu's acrobatic kick beat Comets goalkeeper Ogoke Kingsley, to goal. 

NNL: Kogi United Dims Yobe Desert Stars

NNL: Kogi United Dims Yobe Desert Stars

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Abdul Sule Hails Wada Boys' Display.

Kogi United have secured their first win of the season on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Yobe Desert Stars in Lokoja.

The Confluence state club had almost wrapped up the game in first half after gaining a two goal lead from Destiny Ashadi's 14 minutes strike from the spot and a well taken free kick scored by Ernest Governor in the last minute of the first stanza.

The second half was not as eventful as the first but Kogi United would still fashioned out the third

Unbeaten Streak Delights FC Abuja Defender Ukoha

Unbeaten Streak Delights FC Abuja Defender Ukoha

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After playing a crucial role in FC Abuja's 2-0 win against JZ United in Kafanchan on Friday, rock-solid defender Ndubuisi Ukoha says he is happy with the club's unbeaten start to the Nigeria Nationwide League campaign.

The promotion seeking team continued their unbeaten run in the 2015 NNWL season, and Ukoha feels they deserved the three points earned on the road.

Daniel Ogunmodede Returns To Ogbomoso As Remo Face Crown

Daniel Ogunmodede Returns To Ogbomoso As Remo Face Crown

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Remo Stars FC travel down to Ogbomosho to take on Crown FC in the Week
3 of the Nigeria National League.

It's the second successive game on the road for the Sky Blue Stars as
they travel down to Ogbomosho having lost narrowly to Abia Comets in
Umuahia last weekend.

Kogi United Fired Up For Yobe Desert Stars Visit

Kogi United Fired Up For Yobe Desert Stars Visit

By Footyalert → Thursday, 28 May 2015

Players of Kogi United FC have resolved to give their all as they prepare to host Yobe Desert Stars in this weekend's Week Three Nigeria National League (NNL) match.

The match billed for the  Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Saturday will be used to get to winning ways for the Wada Boys after two back-to-back draws in their fixtures.

The club's defensive midfielder, Peter Owoicho noted that the Confluence State club have been lifted with an important point secured from Supreme Court last week adding that the boys from Damaturu will be used get the winning mentality back.

NNWL Division One: Cynosure FC Team List To Face Ibom Youth FC

NNWL Division One: Cynosure FC Team List To Face Ibom Youth FC

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The coach of Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL) side, Cynosure FC (Port Harcourt) Zaffair Aloma has released his team list to face Ibom Youth FC in a week four NNWL fixture set for Uyo Township Stadium later today.

Cynosure FC team list:

1) Ovunda Darlintin

2) Ekene Unachkwu

3) Amaeze Kenneth(C)

4) Victor Essien

5) Ibe Peter

6) Emmanuel Nwigbo

7) Opeke Iden

8) Ebo Ugochukwu

9) John Peter

10) Abiahu Junior,

11) John Gira

12) Collins Azarama

13) Ugo Aholu

14) Chika Okwara Godwin

15) Victor Essien

16) Allwell Sodoprim. 

Officials: 

TM- Nwaeze Chidiebere Prince. 

Head Coach- Zaffair Aloma.

Assistant Coach- Rilwan Onifade.

Team Sec.- MacPepple Abramham(Umbro).

Team Media Officer - Mayuku Charles.

NNWL Week Four Fixtures

NNWL Week Four Fixtures

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Uyo Township Stadium- Ibom Youth Vs. Cynosure

Sam Ogbemudia Stadium- Dynamite Force Vs. Enyimba Feeders

Fed Poly Stadium--Garry Int'l Vs. Afijio Utd

Fed Poly Stadium-Ila- Ila Oragun Vs. Ikare United.  

Kogi FA Constitutes Seven Standing Committees

Kogi FA Constitutes Seven Standing Committees

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Kogi State Football Association has constituted seven standing committees to supervise the various activities of the state's body in the next four years.

The seven are Finance, Organising & Disciplinary, Marketing, Referee, Youth Football, Media/Publicity and Working committees.

According to the secretary of the State FA, Mr Augustine Ogunmola, the appointmenter of members on the standing committees takes immediate effect.

Dikko Urges Clubs To Take Advantage Of Elite Players Scheme To DrawFans And Sponsors

Dikko Urges Clubs To Take Advantage Of Elite Players Scheme To DrawFans And Sponsors

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Glo Premier League clubs have been asked to take advantage of the Elite Players Scheme introduced by the LMC since 2014 season to inject Nigerian players with specified national team caps as part of strategies to rekindle greater following for the domestic league as well as attract sponsors to the clubs.

While speaking at a recent interactive session with Sports Editors, the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC) and NFF Vice President, Mallam Shehu Dikko noted that a number of incentives have been put in place to

Guest Blob By Ezeaku Amobi: Women Football After Yeas In The Shadows

Guest Blob By Ezeaku Amobi: Women Football After Yeas In The Shadows

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Fans are invited to celebrate the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ at Fan Zones located in all six official Host Cities: Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Ottawa, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; and Moncton, New Brunswick. Ranging from in-stadium opportunities for ticket-holders to free off-site events, the Fan Zones offer activities for all ages including live entertainment, interactive displays, activations by FIFA Partners and National Supporters as well as screenings of selected matches and appearances by the official FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ mascot Shuéme. 

“Fan Zones are an opportunity for fans to celebrate women’s soccer, cheer on their favourite teams, and experience the unique environment that can only be provided by a significant international event such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup,” says Peter Montopoli, Chief Executive Officer of the National Organizing Committee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™. (Underlining mine).

I had a long chat with Nigerian ex-international Sadoh Lorretta on the 22nd day of May 22, 2015. While our chat lasted, she sounded so passionate about the status and place of female football especially in Nigeria. I got struck when she asked me how much I know about female football in Nigeria and how she had always desired that female football be upgraded to

Okon Picks Oshoala, Nwabuoku, 21 Others For World Cup

Okon Picks Oshoala, Nwabuoku, 21 Others For World Cup

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Super Falcons Coach, Edwin Okon has released his list of 23 players for the 7^th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals starting in Canada next week, including BBC Women’s Footballer of the Year Asisat Oshoala, team captain Evelyn Nwabuoku and veteran goalkeeper Precious Dede.

Top Scorer at the 2014 African Women Championship Desire Oparanozie, defenders Onome Ebi, Josephine Chukwunonye and Ngozi Ebere, midfielder Halimatu Ayinde, veteran striker Perpetua Nkwocha and

Kenneth Omeruo Hints On Where He'll Play Next Season

Kenneth Omeruo Hints On Where He'll Play Next Season

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Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo dropped a farewell message to the fans of Middlesborough FC where he spent last season on loan. 

The Smoggies got so close to gaining promotion to the English Premier League but couldn't survive the challenge pose by Norwich City in the promotion playoffs and their Nigerian loanee from Chelsea, Kenneth Omeruo who has been invited to the Super Eagles for the

Isaac Success, Moses Simon Join Flying Eagles In New Zealand.

Isaac Success, Moses Simon Join Flying Eagles In New Zealand.

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Granada striker Isaac Success and Moses Simon from Belgian champions Gent will join the rest of the Flying Eagles camp in New Plymouth Thursday ahead of the U20 World Cup, the Nigerian FF official website has reported

“Both Success and Moses are on their way to New Zealand after they set out from Frankfurt, Germany, Monday night. They will stop over in Hong Kong before they fly into New Zealand,” said Flying Eagles team secretary Aliyu Auwal Ibrahim.

“The arrival of the two players will give us a complete squad of 21 players who are ready to do Nigeria proud.”

Club engagements have meant both Success and Simon could not be part of the Flying Eagles three-week training stint in Nurnberg, Germany.

FIFA Claim "Damaged Party" Following Allegations Of Corruption

FIFA Claim "Damaged Party" Following Allegations Of Corruption

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After several FIFA officials were arrested in connection with the allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, De Gregorio has stated that president Sepp Blatter and general secretary Jerome Valcke aren't involved in the allegations but insisted that FIFA will cooperate fully with the investigations.

De Gregorio confirmed in a press conference that the FIFA presidential election will go ahead as planned on Friday.

NNWL Division One: Cynosure Eye Maximum Point Against Ibom Youth FC

NNWL Division One: Cynosure Eye Maximum Point Against Ibom Youth FC

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Ahead of Match Day four fixture in the Nigeria Nationwide League (NNWL)- a third level football league in Nigeria, Port Harcourt based team, Cynosure FC has intensified training as thy prepare for a tough task on the road against Ibom Youth FC on Thursday, May 28,2015. 

As part of the Port Harcourt base team, Cynosure FC to perfect strategies going into the match at the Uyo Township Stadium which has a grass pitch, the team has left their training ground at the Libration Stadium, Port Harcourt which has an artificial turf to train on a grass pitch just outside the stadium.

BBC Women's Footballer Of The Year: Steven Gerald Congratulates Asisat "Super Zee" Oshoala

BBC Women's Footballer Of The Year: Steven Gerald Congratulates Asisat "Super Zee" Oshoala

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Nigeria international, Asisat Oshoala who was named the BBC women's footballer of the year has been congratulated by Liverpool FC legend, Steven Gerald. 

The Super Falcons and Liverpool forward, Oshoala,20, beat a strong competition from Veronica Boquete (Frankfurt/Spain), Nadine Kessler (Wolfsburg/Germany), Kim Little (Seattle Reign/Scotland) and Marta (Rosengard/Brazil) to emerge winner of the award in its inaugural edition. 

Tornadoes Gaffer Biffo Relieved After Victory

Tornadoes Gaffer Biffo Relieved After Victory

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Niger Tornadoes head coach, Abdullahi Biffo said he was a relieved man after he master-minded a slim one-nil win over FC Zamfara in the week two of the Nigeria National League on Saturday.

Tornadoes won the tension-soaked match via a lone strike from Lukman Mohammed at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna.

Manu Garba Talks Flying Eagles Vs Brazil

Manu Garba Talks Flying Eagles Vs Brazil

By Footyalert → Monday, 25 May 2015

The Manu Garba interview continues with the Flying Eagles coach talking about his team’s opening World Cup match against Brazil, the players who will shine in New Zealand as well as his future. 

Read part one of Manu Garba's interview with Flying Eagles media officer Sam Audu

 Read part one of Manu Garba's interview Flying Eagles media officer, Sam Audu

QUESTION: The Flying Eagles are drawn against five-time champions Brazil, North Korea and Hungary in the first round. What do you know about these teams?

MANU GARBA: Sincerely speaking, we know very little about them, but then everyone knows the Brazilian philosophy – they play the way we want by moving the ball from the rear, they don’t kick long balls. This style is good for our own pattern of play.

Keshi,20 Home Based Pros Arrive Katsina

Keshi,20 Home Based Pros Arrive Katsina

By Footyalert → Sunday, 24 May 2015

Coach Stephen  Keshi alongside his assistants, the backroom staff and 20 home –based professionals on Sunday arrived in Katsina for Tuesday’s commemorative match against Nigeria National League side, Spotlight FC.  

Photo by +Nigeria Football Federation 

Spotlight FC, which is in the Round of 32 of this year’s Federation Cup competition after defeating Idah United FC in the Round of 64, will try the home based Super Eagles for strength as part of activities marking the commissioning of the brand –new, 35,000 –seater Karkanda Stadium located in the capital city.

Keshi Calls Enyeama, Balogun, 13 Other For Chad

Keshi Calls Enyeama, Balogun, 13 Other For Chad

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Coach Stephen Keshi has invited goalkeeper and skipper Vincent Enyeama and 14 other overseas –based professionals for next month’s 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Chad in Kaduna

.

The three –time FIFA World Cup star is joined by defenders Godfrey Oboabona and Kenneth Omeruo, midfielders Ogenyi Onazi and Babatunde Michael and forward Ahmed Musa, who were all at last year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Brazil.

Manu Garba Talks About His Fears And Expectations About Nigeria's U20

Manu Garba Talks About His Fears And Expectations About Nigeria's U20

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Flying Eagles coach Manu Garba in a chat to Nigeria's U20 media officer, Sam Audu spoke about his team’s chances at the U20 World Cup, his fears as well as his expectations leading up to New Zealand 2015

Photo by +Nigeria Football Federation 

QUESTION: How was the training camp in Nurnberg, Germany?

MANU:  It has been a very good training site, there are no distractions. So, it has been very good for our preparations for the World Cup.

Glory Set Sight On FA Cup Glory

Glory Set Sight On FA Cup Glory

By Footyalert → Saturday, 23 May 2015

Nigerian born defender Glory Afonja wants to win a silverware as her team ŽFK Kochani will clash with ŽFK Dragon 2014 in the final of the Macedonia Women's FA Cup on Thursday 21st May. 

The former Edo Queens utility player has been impressive since she joined Kochani less than three months ago.

The two rivals will resume hostilities in the final of the FA Cup on Thursday, with Glory hoping to help her team secure the title.

"Everyone is now looking forward to the final as we try to beat them," she said in a chat with women league reporter Ademetan Abayomi. "I hope the FA Cup can be special for us.

"It's a competition. But I have my faith. If we work hard we would be successful. I'm optimistic about the game," the soft-spoken player added.

NNL: Elijah Heaps Praise on His Boys After Stalemate

NNL: Elijah Heaps Praise on His Boys After Stalemate

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Kogi United Head Coach, Yomi Elijah has praised his boys' resolve and discipline during their goaless encounter against Supreme Court FC in the Week Two of the Nigeria National League, NNL.

The match played at Area 3 football pitch, Abuja on Friday saw both sides created few scoring chances but failed to convert them.

NNWL Division One And Two Full Time Scores

NNWL Division One And Two Full Time Scores

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NATION-WIDE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE RESULTS WEEK 3

Result of Division One matches played as at 21st May, 2015.

Afijio UTD FC 1 Vs. FC Ebedei 0

Ajiroba Ooni FC 1 Vs.Gray Int'l FC 1

Rising Stars FC 1 Vs. Peace Maker FC 0

FC Abuja 1 Vs. Dreams Int'l FC 0

Highlanders FC 1 Vs. JZ UTD FC 0

Shekarau Babe's 2 Vs. KJ UTD FC 2

Doma UTD FC 2 Vs. NAF FC 0

Yarmalight FC1 Vs. Gombe Warriors FC 1

DIVISION TWO RESULTS WEEK ONE

Division Two Results as at 21st May, 2015.

Crime Fighters FC 1 Vs. Messiah FC 0

Ilesha West FC 2 Vs. Injectors FC 1

3SC Starlet 3 Vs. Olutayo FC 0

EbonyiKurmi Mkt FC 2 Vs. Good Hope 2

Jnr Spotlight FC 4 Vs. City Stars FC 1

Makwada War. FC 1 Vs. Wunti FC 2

El-Rasheed FC 2 Vs. Yankari Babe's 1

Ramcy FC 2 Vs. Kano Stars FC 1

3SC Supporters: 3SC Too Big For Franklin Howard, Wants Him Sacked

3SC Supporters: 3SC Too Big For Franklin Howard, Wants Him Sacked

By Footyalert → Thursday, 21 May 2015

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan fans and supporters are not happy with the poor performance of their darling team in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) hence they want Coach Franklin Howard and the entire technical crew to throw in the towel before the situation get out of hands.

Howard returned 3SC back to the top flight in 2014 after they relegated to the second tier league, Nigeria National League (NNL) in the 2012/2013 NPFL season but the Oluyole Warriors are yet to wake up to the hostility of the apex league thus the avid fans and supporters of the team believes the gaffer Franklin Howard lacks the charisma and wherewithal to pilot the team to a successful outing in the league.

LMC Advise Clubs Against Implementing Pay Cuts

LMC Advise Clubs Against Implementing Pay Cuts

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The League Management Company (LMC) has asked  clubs to refrain from acts that run contrary to the terms of contracts entered into with players. 

Chairman of the LMC, Mallam Shehu Dikko in reaction to recurring reports of clubs threatening or issuing ultimatums and threat of sack and deduction of salaries of their players and technical crew, urged the various clubs’ management to seek better creative ways of motivating their players and coaches rather than resorting to strong arm and punitive tactics that

NPFL Week 10 Full Time

NPFL Week 10 Full Time

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Bayelsa United 1-0 Wikki Tourist

Rangers 0-0 Nasarawa

Sharks 1-1 Giwa

Taraba 1-1 Dolphins

Akwa 2-1 3SC,

Kano Pillars Pillars 2-1 Gabros

Enyimba 3-1 El-Kanemi 

Lobi Stars 1-0 Heartland

 Sunshine Stars 1-0 Kwara Utd

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Uloko Joshua Completes Move To Sudanese Club,El-Nsoor.

Uloko Joshua Completes Move To Sudanese Club,El-Nsoor.

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Former Police Machine of Owerri and Nigeria National League (NNL) club, Go Round FC combative midfielder, Uloko Joshua Ujah has pen a year deal with Sudanese Club, El-Nsoor.

The delighted Ujah who arrived Sudan over the weekend to sign his contract papers confirmed through his representative in Nigeria, Adeleye Gbenga that he's happy to join the Sudanese club. 

 "I have signed a one year contract with El- Nsoor,"said Uloko

Four Talking Point In NPFL Week Nine Games.

Four Talking Point In NPFL Week Nine Games.

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Why Lobi Is Yet To Have Her First League Win

Guest Blog by Mudashiru Shittu

By this time after week nine games last season ,Lobi stars has accrued a total of 15points from 9 games, an average yet to be achieved this season .surprisingly the pride of Benue has only two draws in 2013/14 season . It is interesting to state that out of the four home draws this season, Lobi won three of these fixture last season with the exception of Elkanemi warriors, which also ended in goalless draw .

Analyzing the games, Lobi stars has played so far in view of the games they drew , the lack of concentration and the inability to hold on to play is a major reason why  they get draws from a wining angle.

Stone tips Flying Eagles To Win U-20 World Cup

Stone tips Flying Eagles To Win U-20 World Cup

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Former Dolphin star Stone Evbuomwan has hailed the Flying Eagles of Nigeria as a complete team and tipped them to win the FIFA Youth Championship in New Zealand.

The Nigerian U-20 side under the tutelage of Coach Manu Garba will be heading to the competition as African Champions after lifting the Cup in Senegal where they defeated the host 1-0 in the final courtesy a wonder strike from Esperance new signing Bernard Bulbwa.

Stone who currently plays for Egyptian side Arab Contractors hinges his confidence on the fact that the team has formed a powerful bond coming through the U-17 ranks where they won the FIFA World Cup. 

LMC Announces Three Weeks Break, League Resumes June 14

LMC Announces Three Weeks Break, League Resumes June 14

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The League Management Company (LMC) has announced a three weeks break in the 2014/15 Glo Premier League to commence after games of Match Day 10.

In a circular to the NPFL Clubs, Mallam Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the LMC said the break period would be used amongst other things to carry out spot checks on Clubs’ compliance with the NFF Clubs Certification Regulations and also allow the clubs Managers some space to engage meaningfully with the new political leadership in their respective states.

LMC Wants Three Referees, Six Assistants Investigated

LMC Wants Three Referees, Six Assistants Investigated

By Footyalert → Monday, 18 May 2015

The League Management Company (LMC) has lodged a complaint with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Committee against three center referees and their assistants for poor officiating in some of the Match Day 9 fixtures played on Sunday, May 17.

The LMC asked  the Referees Committee to have the officials stepped down from further games should they have been appointed pending the outcome of investigations. The match officials are facing allegations of poor officiating, questionable calls and lack of diligence.

Abia Warriors Players, Officials Get 3-Match Ultimatum

Abia Warriors Players, Officials Get 3-Match Ultimatum

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Management of Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia has given the Coaches and Players of the team an ultimatum to win their next three Glo Premier League matches or be ready to collect only half, of their monthly salary.

The ultimatum was coming at the heels of the Warriors’ second home loss of the season as champions, Kano Pillars won 1-0 in Umuahia at the weekend.

During an emergency meeting which was convened at the club’s secretariat in Umuahia to review the lost match, and also attended by Board members and the Technical Crew, management, expressed displeasure that the club has lost twice in only five home games insisting that the club’s  fortunes must improve henceforth.

Ibrahim Shuaibu Set 35 League Goals Target

Ibrahim Shuaibu Set 35 League Goals Target

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Giwa Football Club of Jos red hot striker, Ibrahim Shuaibu disclosed to a Lagos based radio station, Top radio 90.9Fm on Saturday on Lets Talk Nigeria Football radio show that is target this season is to win the league title and emerge a the goal king with 35 goals.

The 20-year-old striker has been in a great form this term in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) with an impressive start to the season, he has scored five goals in nine league games. His goals also helped his team to finish the month under review without a loss.

Prime Start 2014/2015 NNL Season On A Wining Note

Prime Start 2014/2015 NNL Season On A Wining Note

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Prime Football Club produced a master class performance with a 2-0 win over Ekiti United Football Club in the opening day of the Nigeria National League season.

The Omoluabi Giants kept their pre-season rather quiet and it clearly worked with Prime opening their campaign with a deserved win over the Oshoko Boys.

A 49th minute penalty and 82nd minute strike of the game, sealed a crucial victory for the Omoluabi Giants at the Federal Polytechnic Ede Sports Complex.

Abubakar: The Better Side Lost

Abubakar: The Better Side Lost

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Assistant coach of Confluence Queens,  Abubakar Musa has revealed that his side were the better side in their Nigeria Women Premier League week three encounter against Adamawa Queens at at the Atiku Abubakar Stadium in Fufure.

Both teams failed to convert their chances in the first half of the game.

The Killer Instinct In Asisat Oshola By-Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello

The Killer Instinct In Asisat Oshola By-Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello

By Footyalert → Sunday, 17 May 2015

Whenever the media celebrate Nigerian players, it gets into their head, they start bluffing when perfectly created by the media, girls will roll their eyes and flick their braids while the guys pierce their ears and paint their hair, sag their trousers,forgetting that sagging originally starts from prison.

No doubt a lot has been written about Asisat Lamina Oshoala AKA SuperZee or Seedorf whom I met physically for the first time this year at the National stadium in Abuja having admired her prowess from TV and Youtube.

Sunday Football: CAFCC,NPFL Full Time Score

Sunday Football: CAFCC,NPFL Full Time Score

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CAF Confederation Cup- AC Leopards 3-0 Warri Wolves 

NPFL Week 9

Nasarawa 1-1 SSFC

Abia 0-1 Pillars

Wikki 1-0 Lobi 

3SC 1-1 Rangers

Giwa 0-0 FC Taraba

Gabros 1-0 Sharks

Dolphins 1-2 Enyimba

 Elkanemi 1-0 Bayelsa United 

Heartland 2-0 Akwa United 

Elijah: Kogi United Will Contend for Premier League

Elijah: Kogi United Will Contend for Premier League

By Footyalert → Saturday, 16 May 2015

Head Coach of Kogi United, Yomi Elijah has expressed optimism on his side's chances to gain promotion to Premier League despite 1-1 draw against Spotlight in the opening day of Nigeria National League, NNL season.

Kogi United were behind within just eight minutes of the game when Spotlight capitalized on a lose ball in the midfield and Kabir Janaidu raced down to put the ball in the net.

NNL WEEK ONE PREVIEW: Kaduna United, Gombe United, Ikorodu UnitedBegins NNL Journey

NNL WEEK ONE PREVIEW: Kaduna United, Gombe United, Ikorodu UnitedBegins NNL Journey

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The Nigeria National League (NNL) finally gets underway this weekend with 16 breathtaking fixtures across various match center as relegated Nigeria Professional Football League (NNL) clubs Kaduna United, Gombe United, Crown FC and Nembe City flagged off their lower division campaign.

Interesting games are billed to go down this weekend in the second tier league in Nigeria.

Kaduna United welcomes Adamawa United at the Kaduna Township Stadium on Sunday. Adamawa United finished the 2013/2014 NNL seasson with 46 points and claimed the six spot while the Crocodiles dropped to the lower division after a 19th place finish last season. Both teams lost their

Dynamis Sports Talent Hunt Set For Benin.

Dynamis Sports Talent Hunt Set For Benin.

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Dynamis Sport have announced that the'Dynamis Sports Grassroot Soccer Talent Hunt' has been scheduled to take place at the University of Benin Sports Complex on May 16,2015. 

The talent hunt which also take place in two other zones in Nigeria, West and North will have in attendance, scouts from Germany,Poland and South Africa who will monitor the screening exercise. 

The exercise in Edo state will take place at the University of Benin Sports Complex on the 16th of May 2015 and a registration fee of N3000 (three thousand ) has been set for the exercise that will start by 10am. 

NNWL Week Two, Day Two Result

NNWL Week Two, Day Two Result

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Ila-Orangun 1-0 Juvenile 

K.J. United 2-0 Wudil FC 

Unicem Rovers 2-1 Cynosure 

Gombe Warriors 1-1 Learning. 

Dreams Int'l 1-0 Highlanders

Kwara Feeders 6-2 Bida Lions

Gray Int'l 1-0 Teslim Thunder Balogun

COD Utd 1-0 My People 

Dynamite Force 2-1 Ibom Youths

JZ United 1-0 Lobi Junior 

Kaduna Bees 1-1 CBN Cashless 

Wikki Feeders 4-0 AS Utd 

NAF 3-2 Flash Flamingos

TEAP 2-1 Zabgai

Manu Garba's Flying Eagles Final List For FIFA U-20 World Cup 'New Zealand 2015'

Manu Garba's Flying Eagles Final List For FIFA U-20 World Cup 'New Zealand 2015'

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Goalkeepers:

 Joshua Enaholo (MFM FC); 

Dele Alampasu (Football College Academy)

Olorunleke Ojo (Giwa FC)

 

Defenders: 

Musa Muhammed (FC Heart Academy); 

Mustapha Abdullahi (Spotlight FC); 

Zaharaddeen Bello (Dabo Babes Academy); 

Wilfred Ndidi (KRC Genk, Belgium);

 

Izu Omego (Apapa Golden Stars); 

Chidiebere Nwakali (Manchester City, England)

 

Midfielders: 

Akinjide Idowu (Nigeria Young Academy); 

Ifeanyi Ifeanyi (Water FC); 

Kingsley Sokari (Enyimba FC); 

Ifeanyi Mathew (El-Kanemi Warriors); 

Musa Yahaya (Tottenham FC, England); 

Bernard Bulbwa (Esperance ST, Tunisia);

Godwin Saviour (FC Sports)

Forwards:

Taiwo Awoniyi (Imperial Academy)

Chidera Ezeh (FC Porto, Portugal)

Kelechi Iheanacho (Manchester City, England)

Moses Simon (KAA Gent, Belgium)

Success Isaac (Granada FC, Spain

NNL Week One Fixtures

NNL Week One Fixtures

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Group A1
Kaduna United vs Adamawa United
Plateau United vs Yobe Desert Stars
Jigawa G' Stars vs Supreme Court
Kogi United vs Spotlight FC

Group A2
Gombe United vs ABS FC
Mighty Jets vs Niger Tornadoes
Court of Appeal vs Ranchers Bees
FRSC FC vs Sokoto United

Group B1
Nembe City vs Akwa Starlets
Atiba United vs Bendel Insurance -play today 
Gateway United vs MFM FC
First Bank FC vs Julius Atete FC

Group B2
Crown FC vs Abia Comets
Remo Stars vs Ikorodu United
Prime FC vs Ekiti United
Go Round FC vs Bussdor