Local Clubs and Academies

Coach Barrister Ayo Julius, the head of Bariga FC, is gearing up to defend the team’s title at this year’s 1XBet Cup, scheduled to take place from July 15th to 19th. Known for his dedication to grassroots football, Coach Ayo is confident in his team’s ability to excel once again. Reflecting on the inaugural 1XBet […]

El Kanemi Warriors FC of Maiduguri has bolstered their squad in preparation for the CAF Confederation Cup and Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL by signing nine new players. Leading the new arrivals are strikers Moyere Oluwa Suleiman and Sunday Ajibola, who both played for Lobi Stars last season. They will be joined by former Sporting

The football community in Ekiti State is buzzing with excitement following the announcement of the third edition of the Professor Akin Oyebode Cup, an U15 football competition aimed at harnessing young talent in the region. This tournament, which has a history of producing exceptional players like Nigeria U17 star Muiz Oladimeji, Uche Chinonso, Olatunji Olamilekan,

Cup holders Abraysports will face NPFL All Stars in the final of the 2024 AMAPRO Football Championship. Abraysports secured their place in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win against Dickalo FA in the first semifinal at the Kwara Football Academy KFA on Saturday. The match ended goalless, leading to a tense 7-6 victory

Former Nigerian international Ayisat Yusuf Aromire has officially launched her football academy, aimed at supporting and nurturing young girls in football. The Ayisat Yusuf Football Academy was unveiled by the President of Remo Stars, Kunle Soname, in Ikenne. Yusuf Aromire expressed her deep connection to the academy, emphasizing its focus on providing opportunities for the

The NLO U19 Youth League is set to begin on July 13, 2024, with matches taking place at 16 different venues across the Federation. This eagerly awaited tournament aims to provide young football talents with a platform to showcase their skills and potentially advance to higher levels in their football careers. Registration Requirements Clubs must

Lagos is set to host the Annual General Meeting AGM of the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL from July 15-16. The AGM will focus on deliberations for the upcoming 2024/25 season, which is scheduled to commence on August 31, 2024. In preparation for the new season, some clubs have been instructed to carry out remedial

The maiden edition of the Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup 2024 concluded successfully at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. FC Nwosu emerged victorious by defeating FC Ekpo 6-5 on penalties after a goalless draw in regular time, winning the grand prize of ₦2 million. Goalkeeper Samuel Oriola was the hero, saving two penalties. The organisers

NNL champions Beyond Limits FA, who recently won promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL, are set to sell their NPFL spot to the highest bidder. Sources close to the club’s owner, Kunle Soname, indicate that despite initially planning for both Beyond Limits and Remo Stars to play in the NPFL next season, Soname

TikiTaka Nigeria bolstered their preparations for this year’s Gothia Cup in Sweden with a decisive 4-1 victory over Liberia’s Blackman Warriors. The match took place at the Area 3 Sports Ground in Abuja. Striker Terfa Dennis led the charge, scoring two goals for TikiTaka in this test game. The Blackman Warriors, also training in Abuja,