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NPFL unveils Prostar match ball for 2024/2025 season

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / January 18, 2025

The Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL has unveiled the Prostar match ball as the official ball for the second round of the 2024/2025 season. This announcement was made by NPFL CEO Davidson Owumi through a circular to all club chairmen and general managers, signalling a push for enhanced professionalism in the league. The Prostar match […]

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Emerald FC Boss Laments Inadequate Sports Facilities In Lagos

By Kelechi Abel / Stadiums & Facilities / January 18, 2025

John Hamilton, manager of Emerald Football Club, has voiced concerns about the lack of adequate sports facilities in Lagos State as his team prepares for the 2025 Lagos State Football Association FA Cup. The Nigeria Nationwide League One side, based in Agege, is set to compete in the tournament, which begins on January 22, 2025.

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Okoye investigated over alleged betting scandal

By Kelechi Abel / Law & Ethics / January 18, 2025

Super Eagles and Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is under investigation in Italy for alleged involvement in a betting scandal. Italian prosecutors are probing claims that Okoye deliberately sought a yellow card during a Serie A match against Lazio on March 11, 2024, in the 64th minute for time-wasting during a goal kick. The incident raised

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Osimhen nets 11th league goal in Galatasaray’s 1-1 draw at Hatayspor

By Kelechi Abel / Match Previews & Reviews / January 18, 2025

Victor Osimhen added to his impressive goal tally for Galatasaray, scoring his 11th league goal of the season in a 1-1 draw against Hatayspor in the Turkish Super Lig on Friday. The Nigerian striker scored in four consecutive games, underscoring his form and importance to the team. Hatayspor took the lead in the 28th minute

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Agege Stadium not abandoned Teslim Balogun,others set for commissioning

By Kelechi Abel / Stadiums & Facilities / January 18, 2025

Agege Stadium and other key sports facilities in Lagos State are on track to reopen soon, according to Honourable Damilare Orimoloye, Senior Special Assistant on Sports to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Orimoloye dispelled concerns about abandonment, stating that Agege Stadium’s drainage reconstruction has been completed, with only turf laying and minor upgrades remaining. The Teslim Balogun

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Lookman’s strike vs Real Madrid wins Goal of the Month for Dec 2024

By Kelechi Abel / Fan Zone / January 17, 2025

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has won Atalanta’s Goal of the Month award for December 2024, as voted by fans across the club’s social media platforms. Lookman’s standout goal came during Atalanta’s UEFA Champions League clash against Real Madrid on December 10, earning 46% of the votes. In the match, Lookman displayed technical brilliance, receiving

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Tyronne Ebuehi resumes training with Empoli after knee surgery

By Kelechi Abel / Health & Fitness / January 17, 2025

Nigerian defender Tyronne Ebuehi has resumed training with Empoli as he recovers from knee surgery. The Netherlands born player had been sidelined for several months after undergoing surgery for a cruciate ligament injury in his right knee. While Ebuehi is not yet fully match-fit, his partial participation in team training marks a significant step forward

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Garba scouts Golden Eaglets talent in Anambra State

By Kelechi Abel / Youth Development / January 17, 2025

Manu Garba, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, is set to lead a two day scouting program in Awka, Anambra State, starting January 21. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the Anambra State Football Association, aims to identify promising young talents for the team. Although Nigeria will not participate in the

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Shooting Stars chairman confident, eyes NPFL title in second half

By Kelechi Abel / NPFL / January 17, 2025

Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan, Chairman of Shooting Stars SC, has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness for the second half of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL season. During an interview on BCOS TV’s Sports Update program, Olaniyan revealed that the club is strengthening its squad with new signings to bolster its league title ambitions. “We

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President Tinubu’s grassroots sports aide ‘Zulu’ joins Evolution Cup

By Kelechi Abel / Governance / January 17, 2025

Adeboye Adeyinka, popularly known as Zulu and the Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports Development to President Tinubu, has pledged his full support for the 2025 Evolution Cup. The Pan African Invitational Football Tournament, now in its third edition, aims to promote grassroots football and provide a platform for young African talents. Zulu’s commitment came

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