Local Clubs and Academies

On November 19, 2024, the Oyo State Football Association Oyo FA, under the leadership of HRM Oba James Odeniran, unveiled the logo for the 2024 Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde Under20 Football League. The event, held in Ibadan, celebrated the collaboration between Oyo FA and Peculiar Ultimate, the league’s primary sponsor. Representing Peculiar Ultimate, Mr […]

The National Sports Commission NSC has announced Enugu State as the host for the 23rd edition of the National Sports Festival, scheduled for 2026. This marks the first time the South-Eastern state will host Nigeria’s largest sporting event, following a competitive bidding process. Preparations for the 22nd edition, set to take place in Ogun State

The Nigeria National League NNL is set to kick off its new season on November 30, 2024, with 36 teams competing for glory. The league, widely regarded as the “Most Important League” in Nigeria, will feature teams divided into four conferences: A, B, C, and D. Conference Highlights: Conference A: Teams include Edel FC (Anambra),

The fifth edition of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup kicked off on Sunday with exciting matches across various centres. Warri Ijaw FC delivered the standout performance, defeating Bomadi FC in a resounding 7-0 victory, marking the tournament’s biggest win so far. Ogbe-Ijoh United also secured a 2-1 triumph over Patani Strikers FC

The Centre for Peace, Environmental and Justice CEPEJ has announced the dates for the Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup tournament, running from November 17th to December 8th. The initiative seeks to promote harmony among the six ethnic groups in Delta State through sports. The tournament will commence with a novelty match on November 17th

The CEO of Prostar, Ambassador Paul Maduako, has commended George Aluo, Chairman of the Nigerian National League NNL, for his influential role in advancing Nigerian sports. Aluo, who has been nominated for the “Sports Administrator of the Year Award” by the Imo chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN, is celebrated for his

Chinedu Denco, former Nasarawa United player and a key member of Team CANDL, remains optimistic about his team’s prospects in the 2024 IASC/Providus Bank Achievers Cup despite a challenging start. With only one point from their first three matches and a -6 goal difference, Team CANDL currently sits at the bottom of the table, six

Buruj Football Academy in Nigeria has announced an exciting new partnership with Manchester City to introduce a Young Player Development Program, slated to begin in January 2025. This collaboration opens doors for young Nigerian footballers to access world class training under the guidance of Manchester City’s esteemed youth coaching team. Buruj Football Academy’s CEO, Waheed

Gateway United FC has announced a series of open trials across Ogun State to scout new talents for the upcoming Nigeria National League NNL season. Starting Monday, November 11, 2024, the club will hold trials in Ijebu, Remo, Yewa, and Egba zones, aiming to find promising young players to bolster their squad. The trials will

Best Talent Football Club FC from Mowe is making waves at the ongoing Scouting Football tournament at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, securing three consecutive wins, maintaining clean sheets, and netting seven unanswered goals. Under the guidance of Coach Yusuf Farouk, Best Talent FC defeated IBSCSC 4-0, edged out SGFC with a single goal,