The name Seun Betiku rings a bell. Grown from being a former player, a shot-stopper to be precise in the domestic league to Team Manager, having learned from past result-oriented administrators who have managed Ondo football at the top level, Betiku ranks among the top team managers in the Nigeria Premier Football League. Changing the…
NPFL Promotion: Optima Energy Gold Cup Salutes Beyond Limits Organizers of the prestigious pre-season football tourney for clubs in the nation’s three-tier league divisions, Optima Energy Gold Cup has showered emcomiums on newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League club Beyond Limits FA. The fast-rasing Ikenne-based football academy made history in Nigeria domestic football became the…
Ikorodu City FC has made history by gaining promotion to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for the first time in their history. The ‘Oga Boys’ clinched their NPFL promotion spot after an outstanding performance in the 2024 Nigeria National League (NNL) and the NNL Super 8 Playoffs held in Enugu. A key figure in…
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…
Bala Abubakar has resigned from his position as Head Coach at Katsina United after their Nigeria Premier Football League Match Day 25 game against Sunshine Stars on Wednesday. The former Kwara United coach decided to walk away due to a lack of a conducive atmosphere and the non-fulfilment of his contractual agreement by Katsina United….
Looking to stay updated on the latest player movement within Nigerian football? You’ve arrived at the right place! This page serves as your comprehensive guide to all confirmed transfers and loan deals involving Nigerian footballers playing in the domestic leagues. Whether you’re a die-hard fan tracking your favorite team’s acquisitions, a scout on the hunt…
Sunshine Stars FC acquire the services of Sodiq Tunde on loan from Ekiti United. In a significant move to bolster their attacking options, Sunshine Stars have successfully acquired the services of Sodiq, a highly-rated goal poacher on loan from Ekiti United Football Club in the Nigeria National League (NNL). The completion of this transfer was…
From humble beginnings to the big leagues, Elijah Akanni ‘s story is one of determination and sacrifice. In an exclusive interview with Futball Naija, he shared the challenges he faced growing up in Agbado, Lagos. “Life was tough,” he said, reflecting on his journey. But that didn’t stop him from pursuing his dreams on the…
In a jaw-dropping performance, 18-year-old Yusuf Abdullahi, popularly known as Dan Tsamage, etched his name in the annals of Nigerian football history during the NPFL Match Day 11 fixture. Playing for Kano Pillars against Gombe United at Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe, Abdullahi made headlines as the first player ever to score five goals away from…
Remo Stars Stun Enyimba at Aba. In a highly anticipated clash, Remo Stars emerged victorious with a historic away win against Enyimba FC in the rescheduled Match Day 5 fixture of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Remo Stars produced an impressive performance as they secured a crucial away victory against Enyimba FC in…
In the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), where talent and competition are abundant, one player has risen to the occasion and made a name for himself with a remarkable feat. Sporting Lagos‘ Jonathan Alukwu has become the first NPFL player to score in four consecutive games this season, setting the league ablaze with his incredible…