Local Clubs and Academies - Football In Nigeria

Excitement Greets Announcement of Professor Akin Oyebode Cup 3.0

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 9, 2024

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,

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Abraysports to Defend AMAPRO 2024 Championship Against NPFL All Stars

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 7, 2024

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

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Ayisat Yusuf Aromire Launches Football Academy in Remo

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 6, 2024

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

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NLO U19 Youth League to Kick Off on July 13, 2024

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 4, 2024

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

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Lagos to Host NPFL AGM from July 15-16

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 4, 2024

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

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Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup Ends Organisers Instantly Reward Winners

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 1, 2024

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

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Beyond Limits to Sell NPFL Spot to Highest Bidder

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / July 1, 2024

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

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TikiTaka Wallop Liberian Team to Step Up Gothia Cup Buildup

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / June 30, 2024

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,

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NYML/NLO Youth League Division Two to Begin on July 13th

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / June 28, 2024

The Nigeria Youth Male League NYML and the Nigeria Nationwide League One NLO Youth League Division Two will commence their 2024 season on July 13, 2024. This announcement was made on June 27, 2024, by Olushola Ogunnowo, the Chief Operating Officer of the NLO, who informed all state Football Associations and clubs about the upcoming

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Rivers Angels to Face Naija Ratels in President Federation Cup Final

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / June 24, 2024

Rivers Angels and Naija Ratels are set to compete in the final of the 2024 Women’s President Federation Cup. Both teams secured their spots in the final with victories in their respective semifinal matches on Sunday. At the Awka City Stadium, Rivers Angels triumphed over Delta Queens with a 2-1 win. The Port Harcourt club

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