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My role in Adamawa United’s existence as a football club – Emmanuel Zira

By Wale Mustapha on July 28, 2020 News, Sports

Adamawa United was in the spotlight when Mr. Emmanuel Zira, Chairman Adamawa United appeared as a Guest on the FCT Football Update PERSONALITY INTERVIEW segment. The experienced football administrator revealed that the North-East club is one of the underfunded amongst its rank. According to him, the club still exists because of personal sacrifice, including the […]

Why The Nigeria National League (NNL) Was Cancelled

By Admin on June 21, 2020 News, Sports

By Godwin Enakhena The NNL is the second tier of the domestic league in Nigeria. It is often described as the Most Important League by the organizers because it serves the elite division, Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) and the Nationwide League (NLO).The NNL Chairman is Chidi Okenwa Ofo who died recently. Chief Executive Officer was […]

Is Kwara United ready for NPFL challenge

By Wale Mustapha on December 2, 2019 News, Sports

The biggest news in Kwara State sports broke out last week when the Kwara United confirmed their return to the elite league in Nigeria Football replacing Delta Force who have seven points in six games. After the difficult victory over Gombe United last weekend at the Kwara State Stadium, the fans are satisfied with the […]

NNL: ABS unveil new players

By Wale Mustapha on November 21, 2019 News, Sports

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, on Thursday unveiled its new players ahead of the commencement of the 2019/2020 Nigeria National League (NNL). Unveiling the players, the club’s Director of football, Alloy Chukwuemeka, urged the players to be good ambassadors of the club. He told them that the motto of the club is Discipline and […]

Abdul Sule charges NNL clubs to shun violence as new season commence

By Wale Mustapha on November 21, 2019 News, Sports

President of Kogi United Football Club and former Nigerian International, Abdul Sule has admonished the forty-six clubs set to compete in the 2019/2020 Nigeria National League, NNL season to chase their ambition of winning the league’s top prize legitimately, rather than resorting to crude means of achieving success. Abdul Sule, who is the President of […]

Elijah says ABS is a team in progress

By Wale Mustapha on November 4, 2019 News, Sports

The Head Coach of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Yomi Elijah, has called on the supporters of the club not to be panicked after a back to back defeat to Sunshine Stars of Akure and Crown FC of Ogbomoso. Elijah said this after his team lost 2-5 to visiting Sunshine Stars of Akure on […]

NNL: Saheed Lasisi named new Remo Stars Captain

By Wale Mustapha on November 4, 2019 News, Sports

… Nduka Junior, Tiyamiyu Kazeem picked as Assistants. Saheed Lasisi has been appointed Remo Stars’ captain by Daniel Ogunmodede ahead of the upcoming 2019/2020 campaign.The Former Assistant Captain replaces Cultured Striker, Victor Mbaoma Shuji who is now with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Enyimba Football Club.Former Remo Stars Under U17 defender, Nduka Junior and […]

Olumide Ajibolade Grateful of new role as Remo Stars’ U17 Head Coach

By Wale Mustapha on October 29, 2019 News, Sports

The New Coach of Remo Stars Football Club (RSFC) Under-17 side, Olumide Ajibolade has said he feels honoured to be in charge of the Sky Blue Stars Youth Team.Olumide Ajibolade was appointed to continue the club’s legacy to develop future stars and prepare them for challenges ahead.Speaking with RSFC Media, the new coach says he […]

ABS upgrades 2 youth players

By Admin on October 28, 2019 News, Sports

Two of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC youth players, Sufian Bello and Muri Dagbo have signed their first professional contracts thus promoted to the senior team. Dagbo, a central Defender and Bello, a midfielder signed their long term contracts on Monday in Ilorin in the presence of the club’s Director of Football, Alloy Chukwuemeka […]