NFF President Ibrahim Gasau has poured encomiums on Engineer Lanre Adeleke, as he informed that the national U-15 male team tagged Future Eagles and its female counterpart will be camping at the Lanreleke Sports Academy in Ileogbo. Lanreleke Sports Academy was founded in 2021 and is a co-educational facility, fully residential and specialist Senior Secondary…
NWFL: Accolades Galore For Aisha Falode As Amaju, Akinwunmi, Falcons Players, Others Give Kudos For Her Unmatched Efforts And Drive. A Board member of the Nigerian Football Federation and the immediate past Chairperson of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL), Aisha Falode, on Tuesday got all-round praises as she accounted for her leadership of the Nigerian…
In a commitment to elevate football in Osun State, Mr. Sola Fanawopo, the Chairman of the Osun State Football Association, has underscored his dedication to the 448 football clubs under his jurisdiction. During a recent telephone conversation with our correspondent, he laid out his vision and objectives for the flourishing football scene in the state….
It will be football glitz and glamour in Uboma, Imo State as the inaugural Nationwide League One NLO/Ikukuoma Super Cup kicks off on Wednesday September 6 with an opening fixture between Summer FC and Ave FC. The NLO secretariat, who last week listed 18 teams, which included two wild cards, released the groupings, match fixtures,…
Football development: Benue FA remains non-partisan, committed to peaceful, neutral approach – Chairman Lobi Stars Controversy: Our Stand – Benue FA The leadership of Benue State Football Association (BSFA) has clearly stated that it is only committed towards ensuring the development of the round leather game at all times without interfering in the day-to-day activities…
Barr. Paul Edeh has revealed plans by the board of Benue State Football Association (BSFA) to organise annual FA Chairman’s Cup. The philanthropist and President of Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF) who made the disclosure during the maiden General Congress organised by the current BSFA leadership in Makurdi at the weekend, said the Chairman’s Cup…
Executive Board of Benue State Football Association (BSFA), led by Barr. Paul Edeh recorded a milestone as it hosted a first ever football stakeholders summit at the weekend in Makurdi, the state capital. The stakeholders summit which was held 49 days after the current BSFA board was inaugurated, witnessed the gathering of who-is-who in the…
The egg-heads of Benue State Football Association (BSFA) has commended the State Governor, His Excellency Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, for approving the immediate regrassing of the pitch at Aper Aku stadium, Makurdi. Barr. Paul Edeh, the President of Benue FA and Ratels Sports Development Foundation said, “The governor who has spent few weeks in office…
COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NEW NLO BOARD INAUGURAL MEETING HELD AT THE NLO SECRETARIAT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: READ ALSO: Meet Mmayen Ndehedehe, the Culinary Maestro Behind Super Falcons’ Sustenance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup This is to further strengthen the day-to-day operation of the NLO. Conclusion: The first NLO Board Meeting…
Nigeria Nationwide League One has successfully signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) with Ikukuoma Sports Development Foundation led by its Founder/ President High Chief Summers Nwokie towards staging the maiden edition of NLO Youth League Super Cup Championship in Owerri, Imo State. Both put pen on the MoU on Friday at the corporate office of…
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nationwide League One, Olushola Ogunnowo has announced Tuesday September 5 through Saturday September 16, 2023 as the kick-off date for the NLO Youth League Super Cup, as he revealed that there would be two wild card teams that will also take part in the competition with more clarifications…
Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams says a healthy synergy with the media, can propel the growth of the sporting industry in Nigeria as they seek more corporate Nigeria funding of the sector. Adams, a member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency in Kaduna State was named chairman of the sports committee in the…