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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has continued to inspire players and officials of Bendel Insurance ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round clash against ASO Chlef of Algeria. Obaseki paid a surprise visit to the team during their evening training session at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium on Thursday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 4 pm at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. The Governor, who was accompanied by top government functionaries, including the speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku and other honourable members, boosted the morale of the team with N5m cash…
Former Golden Eaglets forward Musa Salisu has completed a move to Kano Pillars ahead of the upcoming Nigeria Professional Football League season. Salisu joined the former NPFL champions for an undisclosed fee. The forward completed his medicals before embarking on a pre-season tournament with the Sai Masu Gida in Bauchi. He played a crucial role in Katsina United’s promotion to the NPFL last season. Salisu registered three goals and five assists for the Abdullahi Maikaba’s tutored side during his trial at the club. Kano Pillars will be hoping to regain there status among NPFL heavyweights in the new season. The…
NPFL champions Enyimba FC have joined the family of Stake which includes Nigerian UFC star Israel Adesanya and Premier League side Everton. UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya is happy to see a Nigerian team join the Stake family. Adesanya welcomed NPFL champions Enyimba football club as they put pen to paper on a deal with Stake. The People’s Elephant took to their social media account to confirm the deal ahead of the 2023/2024 season. According to a report by Pulse Sports, the champions of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) announced the multi-millionaire shirt sponsorship deal via their official X.com account late Wednesday. The Elephants…
NPFL new boys Sporting Lagos have completed the signing of teenage South Sudanese midfielder Joseph Loro as they prepare for life in the NPFL. Sporting Lagos secured promotion to the NPFL after an excellent season in the NNL, and followed this up by defeating a host of NPFL teams to win the Naija Super 8 tournament in Lagos. Their performances drew the attention of the country to the young club, as a result. The Lagos-based outfit signed former Simba SC striker Junior Lokosa as their marquee addition earlier in the off-season, and have now gone on to add 19-year-old Loro to their squad as well. The…
Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku is confident his team will be ready to compete for honours in the Nigeria Professional Football League next season. The Flying Antelopes have been sweating it out in Enugu ahead of the new season. Ilechwukwu’s side failed to beat NPFL champions Enyimba and Nigeria National League side, FC One Rocket in friendlies last weekend. Both games ended in a draw. The former Plateau United gaffer reflected on his side’s performance and ambition for the 2023/24 campaign. “Looking at the game against Enyimba, I give it to them as they have been together for a longer…
Nyima Nwagua has been named new captain of Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Rivers United. The forward takes over from veteran defender, Austine Festus. The former NPFL champions made the announcement on their official Twitter handle on Monday morning.“We are delighted to announce that Nyima Nwagua has been named our new team captain,” the club tweeted. “We wish @Nyimason28 every success as our captain.” Nwagua moved to the Port Harcourt club in August 2021. The striker was in the books of Kano Pillars for five seasons before switching over to Rivers United. He won the 2019 Federation Cup with Kano…
Strategic partners to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, has commended Propel Sports Africa as they build up for the OTT live streaming of the elite league ahead of the new season commencing on August 26, 2023. GTI/TNFF Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba, revealed this in a press statement made available to sports journalists in Lagos on Monday. He thumbed up Propel Sports Africa as they have commenced training of cameramen who will man their AI Cameras to be used for the live streaming of NPFL matches across the country. “GTI is…
Katsina United have completed the signing of Hassan Annas, Segun Akinmoladun and Hamisu Saidu. Annas, Akinmoladun and Aminu teamed up with the Chanji Boys from Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes and Nigerian, USGN FC The trio signed a two-year contract each with the newly promoted side. Annas featured regularly for Lobi Stars last season. Akinmoladun was also a key figure for Niger Tornadoes. Katsina United also confirmed the appointment of Tony Bolus as their new head coach on Thursday. SOURCE : DAILYPOST
Nigeria Professional Football League outfit, Katsina United, have announced the appointment of Tony Bolus as their new head coach. Bolus takes the place of Usman Abdallah, who left the post following the expiration of his contract. The experienced tactician signed a two-year contract with the Chanji Boys. The 53-year-old once managed the defunct Giwa FC, Malumfashi FC and MFM FC. Bolus was also an assistant coach at Rangers in 2017. Katsina United gained promotion to the NPFL at the Nigeria National League Super Eight playoffs last month. SOURCE : DAILYPOST
Kwara United goalkeeper, Dele Aiyenugba played against his son Daniel, in a pre-season friendly against Beyond Limits. Aiyenugba Snr., guarded the goal for the Afonja Warriors, while his son stood between the posts for the feeders team of Remo Stars. The match ended in a 2-2 draw after regular time, with the lower league team securing a 3-2 victory in the penalty shootout. After the game, the two-time CAF Champions League winner was overwhelmed by the historic feat of sharing the pitch with his son and couldn’t hide his pride and admiration for Daniel, who is also following in his…