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As matters continue to arise from the snub of Nigerian match officials for AFCON 2023 duties, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has called for an urgent engagement with the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) club owners and referees. The minister requested to personally meet with these group of stakeholders before the commencement of the new elite league season, so as to communicate officially with them. Senator Enoh said that “we must strive to get it right this time, because we cannot afford to keep going in circles. I am glad that there is a 30% increment…
The General Manager of the Shooting Stars Sports Club, Dimeji Lawal, has described as false and malicious, allegations of mismanagement of the club’s properties leveled against him by the former doctor of the team, Babatunde Falade. He was reacting to the petition written by the said doctor Falade, where he raised so many allegations against members of the management of the Oluyole Warriors, including the ex Super Eagles star. While clearing his name during a media briefing held on Tuesday at the Jericho office of the club, Kabongo, as the ex International is fondly called, explained that all the allegations…
Shooting Stars Chairman Babatunde Olaniyan has assured that the club is prepared to achieve success in the 2023/2024 Nigerian Football League season. Olaniyan gave the assurance in a chat with the club’s media in Ibadan. ”We have had a very successful pre-season, playing in two tournaments where we won one and reached the semi-finals of the other one,” he stated. ”We equally played a number of friendlies, and we have through all these assessed ourselves, and we are confident of a successful season when it kicks off in the coming days. ”We have nothing to worry about regarding the players.…
Shooting Stars technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has assured fans that his team is ready for the new season. Ogunbote also declared that his players are aware of the demands of the club’s supporters. Shooting Stars will kick off the 2023-24 NPFL season with a clash against Plateau United. ”We have done our part, and we will continue to do our best so as to reach the goals of doing better than we did last season,” he told the club’s media team. “From what we have seen from our pre-season activities, and the closed camping we just returned from, we are…
It was the result of fine work started by Alex Oyowah who brilliantly displaced a defender to set up Yao on goal for the opener in the 63rd minute. Rivers United defeated Enyimba FC of Aba 2-0 on Tuesday ( 12 September 2023) at the Enyimba International Stadium to wrap up their preseason as they kick their 2023/2024 season on Sunday in the CAF Confederation Cup away to Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso in Yamoussoukro Cote d’Ivoire. A keenly contested first half saw Abiodun Akande, Rivers UUnited’sshot-stopper, saved a penalty in the 26th minute to keep the game goalless at halftime.…
The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: The NFF President in his welcome address thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in him and the Executive Committee members during the last elections. He praised the Federal Government of Nigeria, in particular His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his tremendous support and understanding of the demands of the game of football and his approval of a special fund for the Super Falcons campaign in the FIFA…
The Board of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a postponement of the scheduled kickoff for the 2023/24 season citing the need to have members focus on the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) which holds in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Davidson Owumi, the Chief Operating Officer explained that the League body yielded to representations from various stakeholders in reaching the decision. “We have everything set for the kickoff in Ibadan on Saturday but following representations from multiple stakeholders and more cogent is the complex logistics involved in having our Chairman and Clubs leadership…
Shooting Stars and Remo Stars’ supporters met to improve their relationship ahead of the upcoming Nigeria Professional Football League. Delegation of the Sky Blue Stars supporters club met with the Oluyole Warriors supporters on Monday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. Both delegates agreed on how to educate fans on acts to avoid violence during and after games. They also decided to put modalities in place for a lasting solution to the rancour between them before the start of the new NPFL season. Encounters between both sides have experienced unruly acts in the past with injuries and destruction of properties…
Nigeria Professional Football League club, Gombe United have unveiled Mohammed Babaganaru as new head coach of the club. Babaganaru, who left Lobi Stars at the end of the 2023/24 season, following poor showing at the NPFl Championship Playoff, will take the place of Aliyu Zubair. His wealth of experience will be vital for Gombe United who managed to escape relegation last season. Babaganaru once managed Kano Pillars, Wikki Tourists and Nasarawa United. The Savannah Scorpions will take on Sporting Lagos in their opening match of the season. SOURCE: HOTJIST
Ex- Rivers United and Plateau United winger Bernard Ovoke, has signed a one deal with Kwara United Football Club. Ovoke, after he was unveiled promised to help his new team achieve its targets in the new NPL season. The widely travelled and experienced attacker also expressed his desires to shake the foundations of the league with his outstanding performances. Magic7 as he is fondly called, Ovoke who was handed the number 7 jersey, would be expected to lead his new team’s charge for top honours. SOURCE: SPORTSMARKETINTERNATIONAL