Local Clubs and Academies

Lobi Stars U19 Seals Late Win Against Rangers to Keep Group B Charge

Lobi Stars U19 Seals Late Win Against Rangers to Keep Group B Charge

A late strike from Jacob Detso handed Lobi Stars U19 a crucial 1-0 win over Rangers International U19, keeping their Group B momentum alive. The tense clash unfolded at the Ginger Stadium in Isiala-Ngwa, Abia State. Head coach Stephen Waghbo stuck with the same line-up that claimed victory against Enyimba International U19 two weeks earlier, […]

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Agege hosts thrilling finals at inaugural OBASA U-16 Championship

Agege hosts thrilling finals at inaugural OBASA U-16 Championship

A surge of youthful energy is poised to electrify Agege and Orile Agege this August as the inaugural OBASA Summer Under-16 Championship unfolds. Organised by Kings Sports International the driving force behind the annual OBASA Games the tournament kicks off on Thursday, 14 August 2025, with the grand finale and closing ceremony scheduled for Saturday,

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Senator Barau Gifts Promoted Barau FC Players ₦17.5 M and Motorcycles

Senator Barau Gifts Promoted Barau FC Players ₦17.5 M and Motorcycles

Following Barau FC’s promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, Senator Barau I. Jibrin Deputy President of the Senate and club founder surprised each of the 35 players with a brand-new motorcycle and ₦500,000 in cash during an official ceremony in Kano to celebrate their achievement. The total reward amounted to ₦17.5 million. At the

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Enyimba Start TICO/Select Tourney with 5–2 Win Over Inter FC Aba

Enyimba Start TICO/Select Tourney with 5–2 Win Over Inter FC Aba

Enyimba FC opened their campaign at the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/Select Pre‑Season Tournament with an emphatic 5–2 victory against Inter FC Aba, an NLO side. The decisive win reflects the club’s ongoing “Peoples’ Elephant” identity and plans to rebuild under coach Stanley Eguma. Goals from Abraham Michael in the opening and in added time, supported by

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NLO Expands Youth League with Community Venues for 2025 Season

NLO Expands Youth League with Community Venues for 2025 Season

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has officially approved 14 venues nationwide to host the U‑19 Youth League for the 2025 season. Running from June 20 to July 20, this initiative will feature over 200 teams competing across 16 match centres, bringing grassroots football closer to local communities and expanding Nigeria’s youth development network. This new

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Abakaliki FC Retains 27 Players, Plans NNL Return After Hammola Slot

Abakaliki FC Retains 27 Players, Plans NNL Return After Hammola Slot

Abakaliki FC has successfully retained 27 of its players as it prepares for a return to the Nigeria National League (NNL), following the acquisition of Hammola FC’s slot. The club’s management revealed the retention list while outlining their strategy to mount a strong challenge in the upcoming season. The club’s spokesperson highlighted that maintaining continuity

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12 clubs advance in dramatic 1xCup play‑in round in Nigeria

12 clubs advance in dramatic 1xCup play‑in round in Nigeria

Nigeria’s 1xCup 2025 play-in stage produced thrills and huge goals as twelve teams clinched their spots in the next phase of the country’s biggest amateur tournament. Sponsored by 1xBet, the second week was packed with spectacular finishes, refereeing dramas, and tense penalty shoot-outs. The triumphant sides advancing are High Klass FA, Vido 99 FC, Wasola FC, Prince Kazeem Eletu FC, Team 360 FC,

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Bayelsa Queens Announce 25-Woman Provisional Squad for WAFU B

Bayelsa Queens Announce 25-Woman Provisional Squad for WAFU B

Bayelsa Queens head coach Whyte Ogbonda has named a 25-player provisional squad ahead of the WAFU Zone B Championship 2025 in Côte d’Ivoire. Among those selected are Super Falcons invitee Blessing Ilivieda, defender Linda Jiwuaku and forward Janet Akekoromowei, rounding out a squad rich in talent and ambition. The roster also features goalkeeper Monle Omini

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NNL Confirms October 2025 Start, AGM Scheduled for August

NNL Confirms October 2025 Start, AGM Scheduled for August

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially announced that the 2025–26 campaign will begin in October 2025, following a board meeting at Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on 11 July. While an exact match date is yet to be finalised, the league has also scheduled its Annual General Meeting for the last week of August, as

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South‑West Derby Sparks Eko International Cup Excitement

South‑West Derby Sparks Eko International Cup Excitement

The Eko International Cup, a high-profile pre-season tournament, is set to kick off with a South‑West derby featuring Ibadan’s Shooting Stars against reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos. The fixture slated between 6 and 13 July is generating significant anticipation, as Remo Stars aim to replicate their double success

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