Local Clubs and Academies

The Umuahia club dropped into the third tier without playing a game, then took over the promotion place won by Right2Win FC. Abia Comets are back in the Nigeria National League after taking over the league place of Right2Win FC, club chairman Boniface ‘Bontus’ Uche has confirmed. As reported by FootballInNigeria.com.ng, the Umuahia club were

Two first half headers settled the contest in Onikan, and Kwara United finished with 10 men. A fast start at Onikan Ikorodu City returned to winning ways in the EuroMatch NPFL with a 2-0 victory over Kwara United at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos, on Saturday. The Oga Boys scored twice in the

Young Seamoriow FC striker Samuel Achibong is already looking ahead to the new Nationwide League One season, determined to carry his junior team form into senior football. Akwa Ibom-born striker Samuel Achibong says he is already plotting how to make an impact this season in the third tier Nationwide League One, even with official dates

Former Bayelsa United players have rallied around the club with a jersey donation, giving management a morale boost as pre-season preparations get underway following relegation. Former players of Bayelsa United have donated a set of jerseys to the club as it prepares for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League season, despite the team’s relegation from the

Smart City FC’s Lawal Muiz is putting in extra work on his own time as he looks to turn his natural talent into consistent performances this NNL season. Smart City FC attacking prospect Lawal Muiz has ramped up his personal training programme ahead of the new Nigeria National League season, determined to turn his natural

Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe believes the Kano side’s debut NPFL season has laid the groundwork for a more ambitious campaign in 2026/27. Barau FC are setting their sights higher this season. Head coach Eugene Agagbe says the Kano club, now in their second successive campaign in the Nigerian top flight, have the experience

A blunt pre-season defeat to Enyimba has former Heartland forward John Owoeri urging the Naze Millionaires to add real firepower and experience before their promotion push begins. Former Flying Eagles forward John Owoeri says Heartland of Owerri need to sign at least five or six experienced players, including strikers, if the club is to mount

A well-travelled forward with stops across half a dozen Nigerian clubs has found a new home at El-Kanemi Warriors, reuniting with a coach who knows his game well. El-Kanemi Warriors have strengthened their attack with the signing of experienced forward Utibe Arit Archibong ahead of the new season. Archibong spent the second half of last

Just five matches into his time with Abakaliki FC, former Super Eagles defender Jude Agada has already left his mark on the Rice Boys’ backline. Abakaliki FC head coach Starplus Izuikem Anistar has credited former Super Eagles defender Jude Agada with tightening the Nigeria National League club’s defence as part of a rebuild ahead of

Edel FC have scrapped plans to relocate to Enugu for the new season, opting instead to keep their base in Awka as preparations for the new NNL campaign get underway. Edel FC, a second-tier domestic league side, have confirmed they have put on hold their earlier plan to relocate to Enugu for the 2026/27 Nigeria