NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Honours Aisha Falode, Commends Tyler Fray Foundation Scholarship Launch. The Tyler Fray Foundation, in partnership with the renowned Ten Strings Music School, has launched a transformative music scholarship program aimed at unlocking the immense creative potential of young Nigerians. The groundbreaking initiative, unveiled in a statement on Monday represents a significant…
The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), under the leadership of Chairperson Nkechi Obi, has found itself at a critical juncture. I remember vividly little over a year ago, the NWFL Board, during its Annual General Assembly (AGA) themed “Women Football Rising,” pledged to drive the growth of professional women’s football in Nigeria. Ms. Obi herself…
Super Falconets of Nigeria midfielder, Joy Igbokwe is brimming with confidence as the team prepare to face Japan in the round of 16 at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. All eyes are on Estadio Metropolitano de Bogotá, where Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, led by coach Christopher Danjuma, will face a formidable Japanese side…
Nigeria’s U-20 Women’s team, the Falconets, secured a dominant 4-0 victory against Venezuela in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with midfielder Joy Igbokwe stealing the show with a sensational goal. The win ensured the Falconets’ progression to the knockout stages of the tournament, as the team displayed both resilience and attacking prowess. Heading…
Beyond Limits FA has officially announced that they will not be participating in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. The decision, according to the club, follows careful consideration of the recent statement from the league body regarding the criteria for participation based on sporting merits. In a statement released by the academy, Beyond…
The Nationwide League One (NLO) has played a critical role in the development of Nigerian football by consistently supplying top talents to the Nigerian national teams, European and African teams, likewise the Nigeria Premier Football League and Nigeria National League clubs. Established formally under the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) in 2008, the league has become…
Outgoing Super Falcons Media Officer, Oluchi Tobex-Tobechukwu has showered encomiums on veteran Sports Journalist and NFF Board Member, Aisha Falode for her unwavering support towards her career. The former Super Falcons Media Officer on Monday, announced her departure as Head of Communication of Africa’s most successful football team, the Super Falcons. She described her four…
By Oluchi tobex tobe-Chukwu Coach Joy Etim , the first female football coach in Nigeria, is dead.She died on Wednesday, the 31st of July 2024 in Lagos. Joy Etim was an assistant coach with the Super Falcons until 2003 when she was redeployed to help the Falcons team B for the 8th All African Games…
Football Good – Nigeria:Gusau- Led NFF Crafts Initiative of Rehabilitation of Female Inmates Through Football As Minister Of Interior Impressed With Falode’s Presentation Football Good – Nigeria #EmpowerHer – An initiative of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that seeks to use the power of football to promote the wellbeing, welfare, reformation, rehabilitation and integration of…
Enyimba International FC of Aba has been hit hard by the NPFL following their actions during the recent “Oriental Derby” against Enugu Rangers. The club has been fined a staggering N10 million and docked three points for a series of offenses committed during the match which was held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on…
Gombe, Nigeria – Doma United FC was involved in a road accident on Monday morning while returning from their NPFL match against Heartland FC in Owerri. Thankfully, there were no fatalities reported. The team bus reportedly overturned several times along the Makurdi-Lafia road. Several players sustained injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of seven match commissioners to oversee the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight Playoffs set to take place at the Cathedral Stadium in Enugu. Leading the experienced team of match commissioners is NFF’s Head of National Competitions, Danlami Alanana. These officials will be responsible for…