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‘Dan Fulani’ confident of Gombe United’s keeping NPFL status, become title contenders next season

By Wale Mustapha on June 5, 2022 News, Sports

With six matches to end the 2021/22 Nigeria Professional Football League season, Alhaji Abubakar Abubakar (Dan Fulani) has assured that Gombe United will keep it’s top flight status. The Savannah Scorpions has recorded an impressive run of form since Abubakar was named the General Manager, as they are seated 9th on the NPFL log with […]

NPFL21: Kwara United keeps continental hope alive as Biffo breaks Unuanel’s record

By Wale Mustapha on August 2, 2021 News, Sports

Abdullahi Biffo who is the gaffer of Kwara United on Monday, August 2, broke the record set by Samson Unuanel at the Ilorin based club following his wards’ win over Adamawa United in Gombe. Michael Ohanu and captain Christopher Nwaeze scored the two goals that gave Kwara United 2-0 win over Adamawa United in what […]

Gombe State FA Award excites Ahmed Fresh, Alkali

By Wale Mustapha on July 2, 2021 News, Sports

The chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Technical Committee Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh and the chairman Nigeria Nationwide League, Alhaji Mohammed Alkali have expressed their delight over the Gombe State FA Award scheduled for Saturday 3rd July, 2021 The award ceremony is organized to honour distinguished personalities in the area of leadership, grassroot development […]

Adamu Yola Cup: “This is the first Capacity training in Gombe State since 1986” – Gombe Sports Commission Chairman

By Wale Mustapha on December 24, 2020 News, Sports

Gombe State Sports Commission Chairman Mallam Adamu Soye has revealed that the one day capacity building program for Referees and Coaches organized by the Adamu Yola Cup LOC in collaboration with the Gombe State FA is the first in over 3 decades. While declaring the event open at Mawato Hotel, Katungo on Thursday, Mallam Soye […]

Adamu Yola Cup: Organizers parley with Security Agencies

By Wale Mustapha on December 24, 2020 News, Sports

The local organizing committee of the Adamu Yola Cup converged at the Billiri Township Stadium on Wednesday. The visitation was the office of the Police area commandant Billiri, Billiri Local Government Area. Members of the LOC were welcomed by the commandant. The secretary introduced the LOC. The LOC chairman, Promise Uwaeme explained to the commandant […]

Adamu Yola Cup: Balanga teams battle for final tickets with All Stars, Bare City

By Wale Mustapha on December 23, 2020 News, Sports

Favourites All Stars will face Balanga United in the first semi-final game of the Adamu Yola Cup at Billiri Township Stadium on 28th December 2020. All Stars reached the last four with a lone goal victory over Liverpool of Bambam. Balanga United won 4-3 on penalties against Awai United after playing 1-1 at the end […]

Adamu Yola Cup: Defending champions All Stars off to a flyer, Liverpool annihilate Aston Villa

By Wale Mustapha on December 18, 2020 News, Sports

Defending champions All Stars started the Adamu Yola Cup round of 16 with a 3-1 over Lashadar on Thursday. All Stars were ruthless as they dominated the Lashadar side at the Billiri Township Stadium. Michael Bute was already a brace hero after 26 minutes, as he converted the two chances that came his way. Abishua […]

Liverpool, Aston Villa light up Adamu Yola Cup

By Wale Mustapha on December 15, 2020 News, Sports

The much-awaited Adamu Yola Cup round of 16 will officially kick off on 17 December at the Billiri Township Stadium in Gombe State. The qualification rounds started on Monday 30th November 2020 in all four Local Government Areas of Gombe South, namely Balanga, Billiri, Kaltungo and Shongom. Defending champions All Stars are joined by Aston […]