The Nigeria National League (NNL) has confirmed that its pivotal Super 8 promotion playoffs will take place from 5–12 July 2025 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. The eight qualifying teams will battle for four coveted spots in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) next season. The eight clubs include Warri Wolves, Osun […]
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Calistus Chukwudi Chukwujekwu, the esteemed former FIFA referee and now instructor, has issued a stark warning about the growing scourge of match‑fixing within Nigeria’s Professional Football League. He has revealed that the practice is deep‑rooted and involves referees, players, and officials in illegal activities, tarnishing the integrity of domestic football. As one of Nigeria’s top
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Udinese and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is the subject of a legal investigation by the Public Prosecutor in Udine, following allegations of involvement in match fixing linked to a Serie A clash against Lazio in March 2024. Betting firm Sisal reported unusual wagers being placed on Okoye receiving a yellow card during the match
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Emmanuel Attah, CEO of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has firmly rejected any idea of favouritism towards Warri Wolves as the league prepares for the Super 8 playoffs in Asaba. Ahead of the tournament scheduled for 5–8 July Attah emphasized that the NNL remains committed to impartiality, insisting that no club receives special treatment. Having
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FC Obaje, the Kaduna-based academy owned by Gabriel Obaje, has escalated its battle for the rights to Flying Eagles star Simon Karshe Cletus, vowing to take the matter as far as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a contentious ruling by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The dispute centres on Cletus’s youth development
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Nigeria Premier Football League chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye has lauded domestic referees, praising their standards as ranking among the world’s best ahead of the 2024–25 season. Speaking at the league’s AGM, Elegbeleye announced the rollout of communication devices and VAR training to bolster officiating quality. He highlighted that the NPFL continues to improve, with VAR introduced
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Kano Pillars FC have confirmed the suspension of their technical adviser, Usman Sheriff Abdallah, for at least three weeks following inconsistent results and an altercation with fans after a goalless draw against Bayelsa United on Matchday 22. According to club chairman Ali Umar, Abdallah secured only one win in the last three league outings a dip
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Nigeria’s Yemisi Akintoye has secured a spot on the official list of 18 referees selected by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 in Morocco. This marks a significant return after Nigerian match officials were absent from major African tournaments for nearly two decades. Akintoye, lauded
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Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has praised the officiating team following Gateway United’s 2-1 win over Osun United on Matchday 21 at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta. Aluo, who watched the game in person, commended centre referee Babayanju Saheed from Ondo and his assistants, Alalade Taofeeq and Bako Tajudeen from
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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), through its Refereeing Development Committee, has issued a strong directive to all referees officiating in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL), Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), and the President Federation Cup. In an internal memo dated May 9, 2025, the NFF emphasized the critical nature of
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