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Fidelis Ilechukwu Defiant After Heartland Defeat: Vows to Fight for Continental Ticket, Dismisses Match-Fixing Rumors, Speaks of Injury Crisis & Future with Rangers

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago010 mins

Enugu Rangers International are gradually losing out on a continental ticket spot after failing to capitalize on home advantage, suffering a 2-0 defeat to relegation-threatened Heartland FC on Matchday 33 of the NPFL. The Flying Antelopes (8th place – 46 points) were flat and too easy to play through, missing several key players due to…

PHOTOS: Meet the Nationwide League One (NLO) Osun Center Teams

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

The 2025 edition of the Nationwide League One (NLO) is around the corner and set to light up Osun State as 15 teams battle for top spot at the Lanre Leke Sports Complex, Ile Ogbo. The center is one of 32 nationwide where grassroots football talent will be on full display in the 2025 #NewYearMegaLottery…

ANNOUNCEMENT: SCREENING EXERCISE FOR THE 5TH Ibidapo Ibikunle Football Championship

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Get ready for the 5th Edition of the IBIDAPO Ibikunle Football Championship coming up in May 2025! The screening exercise is your gateway to participate in one of the biggest grassroots football events in Osun State. SCREENING DETAILS: Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025Venue: Fakunle High School, Osogbo Osun State.Time: 9:00 AM Sharp The competition is…

NLO To Host Two-Day Management Workshop For Team Managers

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The Nationwide League One (NLO) will conduct a 2-day Management Workshop for Team Managers of all clubs (Division 1 and NLO U19) in the New Year Mega Lottery/NLO 2025 League season. According to the media department of the country’s grassroots domestic league regulatory body, the Management Workshop will be held virtually on April 17th and…

NLO Extends Players Registration Closing Date By One Week

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago01 mins

The Nationwide League One (NLO), the organizer of Africa’s largest grassroots domestic football league, has announced an extension for the closing date of player registration for the 2025 season. The Media Department of the nation’s third-tier league has communicated this development. Due to the implementation of new face recognition technology by the Secretariat, several clubs…

Organizers Unveil Teams And Fixtures For Cool Hopefuls Pre-League Tournament

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

To revolutionize grassroots football and establish itself as one of Nigeria’s premier scouting platforms for identifying raw talent, the organizers of the Cool Hopefuls Pre-League Tournament have announced the eight participating teams and an exciting lineup of fixtures. The tournament is set to take place over three days, from April 8th to 10th, at the…

Women’s President Federation Cup: Osun Babes, Remo Stars Ladies, Edo Queens Advance to Round of 16

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

The Round of 32 of the 2025 Women’s President Federation Cup witnessed an exciting display of football across multiple venues, with Osun Babes FC, Remo Stars Ladies, and Edo Queens securing emphatic victories to book their places in the Round of 16. At the Ilorin Township Stadium, Osun Babes FC outclassed N-Youth Sports Academy Ladies…

Barrister Churchill Oliseh Bags Taraba Coaches Top Award

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago03 mins

The Taraba State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association has awarded the Award of Excellence 2025 to Barrister Churchill Oliseh, the President of FC Ebedei. Presented on April 4th, this award recognizes Barrister Oliseh’s selfless service to humanity through his commitment to developing football at the grassroots level in Nigeria, particularly in Taraba State….

Jose Mourinho in Hot Water After Physically Attacking Victor Osimhen’s Coach in Istanbul Derby

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago04 mins

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has once again found himself in controversy after a heated confrontation with Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk in the aftermath of his team’s 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup on Wednesday, April 2. The intense Istanbul derby, held in Kadıköy, saw tempers flare as Mourinho’s frustration boiled over….

“I want to do everything I can for the team” – Victor Osimhen after Scoring a Brace VS Fenerbahçe

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Galatasaray secured a crucial victory in the Ziraat Turkish Cup Quarter Finals, defeating arch-rivals Fenerbahçe 2-1 at Ülker Stadium. The victory propelled them into the semi-finals of the competition, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen playing a decisive role by scoring both goals. The match began with high intensity, and it did not take long for…

Player Watch: Oladapo Olalekan Muideen ‘Zuma’ – Victory Police FC’s Safe Hands

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

As the 2025 Nationwide League One (NLO) approaches, all eyes are on one of Osogbo’s finest goalkeepers—Oladapo Olalekan Muideen, popularly known as Zuma. A household name in Osun football, Zuma has consistently proven himself as a top-tier shot-stopper. Year after year, he refines his skills, and heading into this season with Osogbo based Nationwide League…

Futsal Fever in Lagos: WLB Exhibition Sets the Stage for the Inaugural FUTSAL Lagos League

Isaac Sanyaolu1 year ago1 year ago07 mins

The atmosphere at Meadow Hall School, Ikate, was electric as football enthusiasts, players, and stakeholders converged for the much-anticipated second edition of the WLB Futsal Lagos Exhibition Day. The event, aimed at showcasing the beauty of futsal and raising awareness about the fast-growing sport, witnessed high-octane performances, dazzling footwork, and breathtaking goals from some of…