Local Clubs and Academies

The second edition of the Imo State Football Association Veterans Football Competition is set to commence on August 10, 2024, at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri. The event promises to be a celebration of skill, camaraderie, and the enduring spirit of football among retired players. Fourteen teams will participate in the competition, starting with […]

Nigeria is renowned for its football talent, with many players aspiring to reach the global stage. However, the journey from local fields to international arenas is filled with challenges. Many academies and clubs struggle with underfunding and limited resources. Coaches and managers often juggle financial responsibilities, hindering the effective showcasing of players’ talents. Local competitions,

The excitement in Delta State is palpable as the organizers of the prestigious Asaba Super Cup have unveiled the four clubs that will be competing in this year’s highly anticipated tournament. The announcement confirms the participation of Ughelli Rovers, Delta Lions, Delta Marines, and Asaba City. Known for their resilience and tactical prowess, Ughelli Rovers

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The success of North York FC was built on the strong collaboration between coaching staff and players, fostering a formidable on field presence. Each player’s unique talent contributed to the team’s unstoppable collective effort. The team’s matches were a display of strategic play and raw talent, impressing spectators and fostering unity among supporters. President Alebiosu

The Organizing Committee for the Professor Akin Oyebode Cup 3.0 has intensified its efforts to engage stakeholders by meeting with two prominent officials from the Government of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Led by Pelumi Abiara, the committee visited Dr. Mrs. Olusola Osetoba, Technical Adviser on Sports to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and Hon. Gold Adedayo, Commissioner for

An official from 1X Bet Cup defending champions Somolu Bariga FC, Alebi Omotoyosi, has expressed the team’s determination to retain the prestigious trophy this year. Following the draw ceremony for the 2024 competition in Lagos, Omotoyosi shared that the team has made all necessary preparations to ensure another victory in the upcoming contest. With the

As the 2024 Nationwide League NYML Kano State chapter enters its second day today, eight matches have already been played in the first round from Friday to Sunday. The competition, held in the ancient city of Kano, showcases talented young players. Notable performances include Haido from Kano Ambassadors, who scored three goals in a 5-2

Ahead of the new football season, Hon. Damilare Orimoloye, the Senior Special Assistant on Sports to the Lagos State Governor, visited the newly promoted NPFL side Ikorodu City at their training ground in Surulere, Lagos. Orimoloye, who is also a board member of the Lagos State Football Association, expressed his commitment to fostering the growth

The Federal Government has praised Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, for his significant contributions to developing sports in Nigeria. The commendation was given by the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, during the finals of the 6th edition of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, also known as the Prosperity Cup, held at the