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The Team IWALOYE group in Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State is proud to announce the launch of the IWALOYE CUP 2025, a grassroots football championship established in honour of Hon. Dr. Najeemdeen Folasayo Salaam Iwaloye, an accomplished politician, philanthropist, academic, and a respected son of the soil. The tournament, which is set to…
By Isaac Zaza The long-standing tension between former Super Eagles coach Samson Siasia and ex-Chelsea star John Obi Mikel has once again taken center stage in Nigerian football discourse. This time, it’s a double-barrel controversy involving an alleged bribe offer before the 2008 Olympics and a bitter dispute over flight arrangements to the 2016 Games…
Alansmith Nigeria Limited has once again delivered a world-class sports facility to one of its clients, Imperial Football Academy, located in Odogbolu, Ogun State. This achievement reinforces its status as a leading player in the construction of sports facilities in West Africa. Joshua Adamu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Alansmith Nigeria Limited,…
Nigerian international defender Semi Ajayi has been thrust into the spotlight off the pitch following accusations by UK-based social media influencer, Amel Akhtar, who claims the footballer led her on with promises of marriage before abruptly cutting off contact. Akhtar, a well-known personality on Instagram, shared a cryptic exposé online, alleging that a former West…
Lagos, Nigeria – June 29, 2025 Kwara United U19 have etched their name in history by emerging champions of the maiden edition of the Nigeria Youth League Cup (NYLC) after a thrilling 3–2 victory over Atlantic Business FC in the final of the 2024/2025 NYLC National Super8 Championship, held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in…
Abakaliki FC’s team bus was involved in a road accident in Ore, Ondo State, while returning from Lagos following their defeat in the final of the 2024/25 Nigeria President Federation Cup. The Ebonyi-based club had made history by reaching the final of the prestigious tournament, which took place at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos…
History was made at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Saturday evening as Kwara United FC triumphed in the 2024/25 Nigeria President Federation Cup, defeating Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a tense goalless draw in regulation time. In a match filled with determination and grit but short on goals, neither side could find…
Four teams from the Northern Conference have secured their spots in the Nigeria National League for the upcoming season after qualifying from the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs. The four teams are Mai Kunkele United (Niger State), Kano Ambassadors (Kano State), Warinje FC (Bauchi State) and City FC (FCT). The competition was intense at…
•Nasarawa United’s Baruwa in Demand: Will He Stay or Leave? Nasarawa United may be on the verge of losing their highly respected goalkeeper’s handler, Olatunji Baruwa MON. Top clubs in Rwanda have reportedly shown growing interest in securing his services. Baruwa’s impressive track record, which includes stints as head coach at Osun United and goalkeeper’s…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has urged a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football after expressing his thoughts on the performance and potential of African clubs at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup. In a strongly worded statement on his Facebook page, Musa praised the African representatives at the prestigious tournament, calling the Club World Cup…
Olushola Ogunnowo, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Africa’s largest grassroots domestic league, Nationwide League One (NLO), has been awarded the title of African Football Manager of the Year by Burkina Faso-based African Performance Leadership Award (APLA 2025). Ogunnowo received his award on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Airport Hotel in Ikeja, Lagos. He…
.Slaps May & Frank FC Head Coach with 2-year ban The Chairman of Cynosure FC of Abakaliki, Prince Chidiebere Nweze has been indicted in a match manipulation scam related to the Nationwide League One (NLO) by the Organising and Disciplinary Committee of the Cross River State Football Association (CRSFA). As a result, the Head Coach…