Local Clubs and Academies

The grand finale of this year’s President Federation Cup for both men and women will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja on Saturday, June 29. The date was agreed upon by the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and GTI to ensure the timely submission of Nigeria’s representative clubs for next season’s continental […]

In the wake of Ikorodu City FC’s promotion to the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL, significant contributors to the club’s success have been highlighted. Among them are Seyi George Olofinjana, a former international midfielder turned agent, Coach Bright Ozegbagbe, and midfielder Toyeeb Gidado. Gidado notably scored both goals in the decisive 2-0 victory over Madiba

Following the relegation of Heartland FC from the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL, there have been suggestions from football enthusiasts that the club should purchase a slot to remain in the top flight next season. However, the chairman of Imo State Football Association ISFA, Barrister Ifeanyichukwu Dike, emphasized that such a decision cannot be made

The Nigerian National League NNL recently concluded its Super 8 tournament for the 2023/24 season, recognizing several outstanding performers and teams for their achievements. Beyond Limits Football Academy from Ikenne Remo, Ogun State, emerged as the dominant force, scooping multiple awards. Most Valuable Player MVP Farouq Ogundare, Beyond Limits Football Academy, Best Goalkeeper Emmanuel Olisa,

Hajia Hannatu Musawa, Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, has highlighted the critical importance of nurturing grassroots football in Nigeria. Speaking at the endorsement of the 4th edition of the Jagunlabi Football Tournament in Abuja, Musawa emphasized that grassroots football is essential for uniting youth from diverse backgrounds, fostering camaraderie and mutual respect

Ikorodu City FC player Waliu Ojetoye has expressed confidence that his Man of the Match award on the opening day of the Nigeria National League NNL Super 8 will inspire his team to secure a promotion ticket to the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL. Ojetoye’s performance was instrumental in his team’s 1-1 draw against local

His Excellency Silas Agara, Chairman of the Nationwide League One, has recently visited Zagreb to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities with partners of Sofascore. During this strategic trip, Agara engaged with key executives like Zlatko Hrkać at the Sofascore headquarters. His meetings, which aim to elevate grassroots football in Nigeria, included productive talks at Hotel Falkensteiner

With the 2023/24 Nigeria National League Super 8 Play off on the horizon, Dr. Emmanuel Agbadu Akabe, Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State, made a spirited visit to Nasarawa United. During his visit to Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday, Akabe addressed the team, which was gearing up for their departure to Enugu later in the day.

The Nationwide League One has officially unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated playoff matches that will determine promotion to Division One. A letter addressed to all State Football Association Secretaries and the Secretary General outlined eight crucial matches, set to take place at Benin Stadium and Adamasingba Stadium from June 9th to 10th, 2024.

Inter Lagos head coach, Gabriel Ezeama, celebrated his team’s remarkable advancement to the quarter finals of the President’s Federation Cup, marking a significant achievement in their debut season in the competition. Inter Lagos displayed impressive resilience by coming back from a goal down and overcoming a red card to force a draw against Ikorodu City