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Edith Agoye regrets not playing for 3SC in 1996 CAF Champions League Final

By Wale Mustapha on April 18, 2021 News, Sports

… “If only I can turn back the hands of time.” Edith Olumide Agoye, former junior International and the current Head coach of 3SC Football Club, Ibadan, has sensationally admitted his regret at missing the final of the 1996 CAF Champions League Final with his darling Club, 3SC of Ibadan. Speaking at the monthly interactive […]

Gateway United GM dismisses lack of funds reports

By Wale Mustapha on March 11, 2021 News, Sports

The Acting General Manager, Gateway United Football Club of Ogun State, Mr Niyi Soleye has described the prompt release of funds by Governor Dapo Abiodun as a morale booster to the players and the technical team. Mr Soleye, who was speaking with Radio Nigeria in Abeokuta, said the governor had continued to pay salaries of […]

Newly formed Igala United record win in first ever football match

By Wale Mustapha on February 28, 2021 News, Sports

Newly established Igala United started life in football with a victory following their 2-1 friendly win over Ankpa United on Saturday. The friendly encounter played at the Ankpa Township Stadium in Ankpa is the first football match played since their formation. Abdulwahab Tijani make history by scoring the club’s first ever goal in a football […]

NNL21: Insurance humbles J. Atete in Benin as Ogbe craves for level playing ground

By Wale Mustapha on February 27, 2021 News, Sports

Bendel Insurance FC chief coach Benard Ogbe has called for improved atmosphere and level playing field as the Nigeria National League (NNL) progresses to enable players freely express themselves while on duty anywhere in the country. The Benin arsenal handler made the call in a Post match interview shortly after his team defeated J.Atete 2-0 […]

NNL: Osun United on cloud nine after securing incredible away win against Stores

By Wale Mustapha on February 27, 2021 News, Sports

Osun United on Saturday, defeated Stationery Stores of Lagos by two goals to one in a mouthwatering encounter at the Agege Township Stadium, Lagos where 3 goals were scored within 3 minutes by the two sides in the Week 3 fixtures of the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL). The Omoluabi Giants, who were held at […]

DANIEL’S BRACE HELPS GOMBE UNITED TAKE OUT AKLOSENDI INT’L IN LAFIA

By Wale Mustapha on February 27, 2021 News, Sports

Gombe United recorded a remarkable three points with after spanking Aklosendi International Fc 4-1 in the week (3) fixture of the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL)played at the Lafia Township stadium. Sani Shehu opened the the floodgate just a minute from the kick off when Muazu Taiwo set up Sani Shehu who beat the defense […]

NNL21: Gateway United Maintains Perfect Home Form with Win Over Apex Krane

By Wale Mustapha on February 27, 2021 News, Sports

Gateway United FC got the better of Apex Krane FC, 2-0 in an NNL matchday four fixture played at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Kuto Abeokuta. Goals from Haruna Salifu and Aderemi Yusuf were enough for the Hakeem Busari led side to record another win at home making it two wins in two on home soil […]

Covid-19 : FC Nilayo Given Clean Bill Of Health Ahead Of NNL Kick-Off

By Admin on February 8, 2021 News, Sports

Bayo Adegboyega Ahead of the 2021 Nigeria National League season scheduled to kick off on February 13, players and officials of Ogun State based FC Nilayo have all tested negative for Covid-19. President of the club Mr Ebidowei Oweifie noted that the outcome of the test is a morale booster which puts the team in […]

NNL Preseason Friendly: Delta Force stun Bayelsa United in Yenagoa

By Admin on January 24, 2021 News, Sports

By Ogo Clarkson Bayelsa United were stunned 2-3 at their backyard by Delta Force in a warm up game at the Samson Siasia Stadium. The Yenogoa Stadium was light up with an early penalty awarded to the Restoration Boys which was nicely converted to a goal by Favour Martin’s but the jubilation was truncated by […]

Niger Tornadoes ready for new season ~ Bala

By Wale Mustapha on January 19, 2021 News, Sports

The Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna, Abubakar Bala Mohammed said the NNL campaigners and promotion hopefuls the Ikon Allah Boys are ready for the season. Coach Bala stated this during one of the teams training programme preparatory to the commencement of the 2020/2021 NNL season, he said… “We have had one of […]