Local Clubs and Academies

Bayelsa Queens head coach Whyte Ogbonda has named a 25-player provisional squad ahead of the WAFU Zone B Championship 2025 in Côte d’Ivoire. Among those selected are Super Falcons invitee Blessing Ilivieda, defender Linda Jiwuaku and forward Janet Akekoromowei, rounding out a squad rich in talent and ambition. The roster also features goalkeeper Monle Omini […]

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially announced that the 2025–26 campaign will begin in October 2025, following a board meeting at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on 11 July. While an exact match date is yet to be finalised, the league has also scheduled its Annual General Meeting for the last week of August, as

The Eko International Cup, a high-profile pre-season tournament, is set to kick off with a South‑West derby featuring Ibadan’s Shooting Stars against reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The fixture slated between 6 and 13 July is generating significant anticipation, as Remo Stars aim to replicate their double success

Warri Wolves Head Coach Napoleon Aluma has dedicated the club’s return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Delta State Sports Commission, following their promotion with a thrilling 2–1 win over Crown FC in Asaba on 10 July 2025. The victory capped a dramatic Super 8 playoff campaign after a

Rivers United Football Club has officially confirmed its participation in the upcoming Eko International Cup (EIC), set to take place from July 13 to 20, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) in Lagos. The club’s involvement adds significant prestige to the pre-season tournament, which is organized by SKI-Hi Entertainment in collaboration with

Yobe Desert Stars Technical Adviser Ernest Jupiter has declared that Thursday’s final Group A fixture in the NNL Super 8 Promotion Playoffs against Wikki Tourists at Asaba’s Stephen Keshi Stadium is a must-win in their quest to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Jupiter’s side currently top the group with four points, thanks to a

The Nigerian National League (NNL) continues to face challenges around integrity and trust from fans, clubs, and stakeholders. To rebuild confidence and elevate the league’s status, two critical reforms stand out as necessary. First, establishing an independent regulatory body dedicated solely to monitoring match integrity is vital. This body should have the authority to investigate

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has suspended Campos FC and advanced a fresh investigation following last month’s eye‑catching 15–2 result against A&A Kiviasennus in Nationwide League One. The Disciplinary Committee has imposed a ₦500,000 fine on Campos FC, while all players and officials from both sides have been suspended indefinitely pending the final decision from the Nigeria

Wikki Tourists coach Abdul Maikaba unveiled his intentions ahead of a crucial Super 8 playoff clash with Barau FC, following a goalless draw with Doma United on Saturday at Asaba’s Stephen Keshi Stadium. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, the team’s anxiety in front of goal led to poor decision-making in the final third, according to the former

With a coveted Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) promotion spot at stake, Doma United FC Chairman Alhaji Suleiman Umar made a spirited visit to the players during their final training session ahead of today’s decisive fixture against Yobe Desert Stars. The visit, seen as a morale-lifting gesture, aimed to re-energise the squad and refocus their