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…
The long road to the top flight of Nigerian football is nearing its thrilling climax as the Nigeria National League (NNL) announces its final eight contenders for the 2024/2025 Super 8 Playoffs. With only four Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) promotion tickets up for grabs, the battle lines are drawn for a decisive and dramatic…
Nigeria National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA) President, Godwin Enakhena has felicitated Muslims across the nation and the globe on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, a period filled with opportunities for acts of worship and good deed. In his goodwill message, Enakhena applauded the Muslims for their obedience and devotion during the period of…
In a Matchday 11 encounter of the Nigeria National League at the Lanre Leke Sports Complex in Ile Ogbo, Osun State, Igbajo United FC settled for a frustrating 0-0 draw with Edel FC. Chief Coach, Sule Isa Eroje lamented the missed chances that cost his side what he described as “two points dropped.” The match…
Osun United secured a vital 2-1 victory over Sporting Lagos in an exciting encounter at the latter’s home ground, Onikan Lagos. The Matchday 10 duel saw first-half goals from Emmanuel Essien and the NNL’s top scorer Ganiyu Gberefun, who helped the visitors maintain their strong push for a spot in promotion playoff zone. United should…
Following a morale-boosting victory over high-flying Abia Comets FC last weekend, Igbajo United FC is set to take on Smart City FC in Matchday 9 of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Conference A. The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. The hard-fought win against Abia Comets…
Igbajo United FC captain, Ojo Oladiti Amos, has given his honest assessment of newly appointed head coach, Sule Isa Eroje, as the team prepares for a crucial Nigeria National League (NNL) match day 8 clash against Abia Comets FC on Sunday. Speaking to the club’s media team, Oladiti praised Coach Eroje’s impact on the squad,…
Wikki Tourist FC concluded the first stanza of the Nigeria National League (NNL) Northern Conference (Conference C) in style, defeating Sokoto United FC 2-0 at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi, on Match Day 7. The victory propelled Wikki Tourist to first place on the group table with 13 points followed closely by Mighty Jets…
Osun United FC suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Goodswill Akpabio United FC (GAUFC) in a heated Nigeria National League (NNL) clash at the Uyo Township Stadium on Matchday 7 of the 2024/2025 season. The result leaves the Imole Gladiators in second position in the NNL Conference B standings with 13 points, while Goodswill Akpabio…
In a bold move signaling their ambition for the future, Igbajo United has appointed former Nigerian International Sule Isa Eroje as their new Head Coach, following the resignation of Muyideen Omoniyi. Eroje, a former Nigerian international, brings a wealth of experience both as a player and a coach. Representing Nigeria at the U-20 and U-23…
Dakkada FC delivered an impressive performance to defeat Igbajo FC 3-1 in their 2024/2025 Nigeria National League NNL Matchday 7 clash at the Uyo Township Stadium on Friday, January 24, 2025. Goals from David Bassey, Erikan Francis, and Kingsley Joseph sealed the victory for the Uyo-based side. Igbajo FC managed to score their first goal…
The management of Kebbi United Football Club, Birnin Kebbi, has released a public disclaimer concerning the sudden disappearance of one of its players, Dawud Ibrahim (License No: NNL/2024/25/019). According to the statement posted on the club’s official social media pages, Ibrahim has been absent from the club’s programs and activities since December 14, 2024. Kebbi…