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NPFL: Coach Azeez reveals secret behind success at Katsina United

By Wale Mustapha on August 17, 2021 News, Sports

Coach Azeez Mohammed, the coach of Katsina United has revealed how he was able to navigate through the relegation waters and keep the team in the league. The coach joined the Changi boys mid-season when the team was deep in relegation struggles with just 5 victories in 19 games languishing in the 18th position with […]

Ondo FA Boss, Otunba Ajayi advises Ondo State Government on the sale of Sunshine Stars

By Wale Mustapha on August 8, 2021 News, Sports

Facts have been revealed on how Sunshine Stars proved bookmakers wrong by beating the drop from the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL on the last day. The Owena Whales had to hold on to beat Rivers United by a lone goal on the last day of the league to ensure they retain their status in […]

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 […]

NPFL21: Professional Footballers Wives congratulate Akwa United

By Wale Mustapha on August 1, 2021 News, Sports

Wives of professional Footballers under the aegis of Professional Footballers Wives Association have congratulated the players and officials of Akwa United FC for emerging champions of the 2021 npfl season. In a congratulatory message signed by the president of the Association Mrs Ify Lordson Ichull, the group said Akwa United are worthy champions of the […]

Gbadebo hails Akwa United’s character in Adamawa defeat

By Wale Mustapha on June 20, 2021 News, Sports

Akwa United defender Samson Gbadebo has hailed the character of the club following their 2-0 win over Adamawa United in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Saturday. The Promise Keepers did well to extend their lead at the top of table to four points. Charles Atshimene and Mfon Udoh were on target for the Uyo […]

Afeez aims to dim Lobi Stars for Kwara United

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Kwara United energetic midfielder Afeez Nasiru has confirmed his readiness and that of his teammates for their game this Sunday against Lobi Stars in Makurdi. Over the years, Makurdi has been a tough venue for Kwara United as far as the Nigerian topflight is concerned as the Aper Aku stadium always look like a ‘Kilimanjaro’ […]

‘Akwa United have shown how to beat the best in the league’ – Matthew

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Defender Etim Matthew believes that leaders Akwa United are the favourites going into the Nigeria Professional Football League match with Adamawa United on Saturday. The Promise Keepers host Adamawa United at the Nest of Champions and the Nigeria international insists that his men should be considered the team to beat. “Favourites to win the game? […]

Nasarawa’s Tebo Franklin ready for Enyimba test

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

Nasarawa United defender Tebo Franklin has said that while he is happy with the progress of the club so far in the Nigeria Professional Football League season and attention must now turn to Enyimba. The Solid Miners are currently third on the ladder after 27 matches. United meet Enyimba on Sunday and occupy the final […]

Unpaid nine months salaries: Heartland players blast management

By Wale Mustapha on June 18, 2021 News, Sports

Players of Heartland have insisted that they would not back down from their plan not to train or kick the ball until they make their demands known to the Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. The players also blasted the club’s management led by Promise Nwachukwu over plans to serve them warning letters for act of […]

Pillars striker, Nyima talks tough ahead of feisty battle with Akwa United

By Wale Mustapha on June 11, 2021 News, Sports

Kano Pillars striker Nyima Nwagua says his team is not fazed with the presence of Akwa United gaffer Kennedy Boboye during their Match Day 26 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) encounter against Rivers United. Nwagua, whose side lost to the Pride of Rivers 2-0 away, hinted that Kano Pillars will come out differently when they […]