Local Clubs and Academies

In compliance with the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF directives, the Nigeria National League NNL has made strategic adjustments to its game schedule for the final week of March 2024. This move is designed to accommodate the state Federation Cup finals happening across Nigeria. According to the NFF’s mandate, all 36 states plus Abuja are to […]

The Bauchi State government has officially named Auwal Musa Gotel as the Chairman of the Nigeria National League NNL team, Wikki Tourists. Gotel, who had previously held the position on an interim basis, will now permanently lead the club known as the Bauchi Elephants. The announcement also introduced new members to the management committee, including

The Nigeria National League NNL has officially rescinded the ban on Oluyemi Kayode Stadium in Ado Ekiti, paving the way for Ekiti United to make a much anticipated return to their home ground. The stadium was previously sidelined from hosting matches due to concerns over the quality of its playing surface, compelling Ekiti United to

The Nationwide League One NLO, Nigeria’s third tier football league, has embarked on a significant journey towards the promotion and development of grassroots football with a monumental four year title sponsorship deal valued at ₦964 million. This partnership with New Year Mega Lottery was officially announced in Abuja, marking a new era for the league

Legendary Nigerian goalkeeper Peter Rufai recently expressed his views on the development of local football, drawing attention to the treatment of footballers and the operational structure of football clubs. His comments were sparked by a gesture from Zimbabwean club Yadah FC, which awarded a new car to a new signing, highlighting the respect and concern

The Nigeria National League NNL has announced a shift in the commencement date for the second half of the 2023/24 season, moving it from the initially planned February 16, 2024, to March 1, 2024. This decision, made to grant clubs more time for mid season registrations and to facilitate medical assessments for new signings, underscores

In the heart of Abuja, the Ahlan Cup semifinal unfolded with an intense match between Family Worship Champions FC and NYSC at the FIFA Goal Project Center, where the latter emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. The decisive moment came in the second half, following a defensive mix up by FWC FC, propelling NYSC

Shooting Stars’ head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote, shared his belief that his team deserved more from their matchday 20 encounter against Enyimba, despite falling to a 1-0 loss. The match, held in Aba on Saturday, saw the Oluyole Warriors succumb to a narrow defeat against the People’s Elephant, a result Ogunbote attributes to a moment of

Sporting Lagos, having ascended to the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL following an outstanding season in the NNL, secured their first win of the year in a closely contested match against Rivers United. The victory was sealed by a solitary goal from Clement Naantaum at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, marking a significant moment

In preparation for the second half of the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL season, Ibadan’s Shooting Stars Sports Club has announced the acquisition of five new players. Under the guidance of coach Gbenga Ogunbote, the team aims to enhance its performance with these strategic signings. The recruits include Alimi Sunday, a former Golden Eaglets