Local Clubs and Academies

Coach Michael Olamiji of Papa Soccer Angels FC of Lagos has attributed his team’s failure to secure promotion to the Nigerian Women Football League NWFL Premiership to injuries that affected key players. In their final NWFL Championship play off match, Papa Soccer Angels were defeated 4-0 by Unification FC at Saint Patrick Stadium, Calabar, sealing […]

The 2024 edition of the NLO Cup, sponsored by Afriskaut, is set to kick off in October, with Bwari Stadium and Dipo Dina Stadium hosting the competition. This championship, designed by the Nationwide League One NLO board, will allow champion clubs from the just concluded NLO regular league season to compete against each other. The

Oyo State Football Association Oyo FA Chairman, His Royal Majesty Oba James Odeniran, praised the spirit of fair play demonstrated during the recently concluded state play off, which saw Iwalewa Football Academy of Saki secure a spot in Nationwide League 2. Iwalewa FA triumphed over Sult De King of Ibadan in a closely contested 3-2

Former Kwara United captain, Kabir Balogun, has expressed his excitement after joining Nasarawa United. The experienced player shared his enthusiasm about the new team, noting that he feels confident in the squad’s potential as they aim to perform well after returning from the Nigeria National League NNL. Balogun stated that the positive atmosphere among the

As the 2023-2024 football season gets underway, Buruj Sports Academy in Lagos is inviting aspiring footballers to enhance their skills through its elite training program. The academy offers a high performance football experience aimed at helping players reach the next level, with training opportunities extending into Europe. Buruj Sports Academy’s comprehensive football program is led

The Rising Stars Football League held its first-ever Ultimate Skills Challenge on July 24, 2024, at Bwari Stadium, offering an exhilarating showcase of youth empowerment and athletic talent. This groundbreaking event featured 22 standout players from the recent league season, all competing for substantial cash prizes. In contrast to previous years, where random fans participated,

Abia Warriors Football Club has received a significant boost with the donation of a brand new 32 seater Coaster bus from the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti. This comes as a fulfilment of the promise made by Governor Otti during a reception held to honour the team, which finished as runners

In a thrilling semi final at the 12th edition of the Optima Energy Gold Cup 2024, Beyond Limits Academy secured their place in the final for the second consecutive year with a 1-0 victory over FC Ebedei. The closely contested Ogun State derby, held at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, was decided by a

The National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers NANPF and the Community Football Development Initiative CFF are set to debut the NANPF/CFF Community Cup Football Tournament in 17 states across Nigeria. The tournament aims to foster football culture at the grassroots level and promote the establishment of community owned football clubs at the local government level.

In a fiercely contested match, FC Ebedei secured a narrow 1-0 victory over newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City in the ongoing Optima Energy Gold Cup preseason tournament. The match, held at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu, saw both teams creating numerous opportunities in an end to end battle. FC Ebedei