Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Nigeria Professional Football League - Latest Ladder










# Team P GD Pts
01 Giwa FC 5 3 10
02 Wikki Tourist 5 2 10
03 Heartland FC 4 5 9
04 Gabros FC 5 3 9
05 Elkanemi 4 3 9
06 Enyimba 5 1 8
07 Sunshine Stars 5 0 7
08 FC Taraba 5 0 7
09 Nasarawa 5 -1 7
10 Abia Warriors 5 -1 7
11 Kano Pillars 3 2 6
12 Sharks FC 4 0 5
13 Kwara United 5 -3 5
14 Dolphins FC 4 -1 4
15 Shooting Stars 4 -1 4
16 Lobi Stars 5 -2 4
17 Bayelsa United 4 -2 4
18 Akwa United 5 -5 4
19 Warri Wolves 3 0 3
20 Rangers 5 -3 3










































































































































































FEDERATION CUP PLAY-OFF ROUND RESULTS

AA Stars (Sokoto) 0 Kurmi Market (Kano) 2
A.B.U FC (Kaduna) 1 Mighty Junior (Benue) 0
Inter FC (Enugu) 2 Black Cats (Cross River) 1
Mgbo Ambassadors (Ebonyi) 0 Papilo FC (Imo) 2
Kukuruku FC (Edo) 3 God’s Time (Delta) 2
Kwara Academy (Kwara) 3 Maracana FC (Ekiti) 2
Peacemaker FC (Ondo) 2 Nath Boys (Lagos) 1
Fed. Med. Centre (Kogi) 0 Cardinal FC (Anambra) 1

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Super Falcons Duo Looking Forward To Canada Return

Super Falcons’ duo of Chiwendu Ihezuo and Loveth Ayila are looking forward to returning to Canada and playing in the final of the senior women’s World Cup.

Akinwunmi To Super Falcons ''Re-write History''

The 1st Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has charged the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons, to re-write their story at the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals and ultimately boost the women football brand in Nigeria.

Big Boss Returns As Eagles' Gaffer

In a press conference in the media centre of the Abuja National Stadium this afternoon, Stephen Keshi's appointment was finally announced to the Nigerian media.

Abdul Sule Tasks Confluence Queens

Chairman of Confluence Queens FC, Mallam Abdul Sule has emplored the Wada Queens to put in more efforts and remain focused ahead of the 2014/15 Nigeria Women Premier League season with draws fixed for Wednesday 22nd May 2015 at the FIFA Goal Project Centre in Abuja.

Falcons To Train In Toronto

Super Falcons will begin their World Cup training tour on 19th May in Toronto.

Flying Eagles Intensify World Cup Preparations

Flying Eagles have stepped up their preparations for the 2015 FIFA U20 World Cup in New Zealand.

Ohale Appointed As Falcons Stand-In Skipper

Former Houston Dash stopper Ohale Osinachi has been appointed skipper of the Super Falcons after the departure of substantive skipper Evelyn Nwabuoku to BIIK Kazygurt.

Shammah Confident Of Wikki's Success

Wikki Tourists attacker Shammah Tanze has expressed confidence that he and his colleagues are eager and very prepared to win their Nigeria Professional Football League week five encounter against Warri Wolves on Wednesday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi.

Adetola Congratulates Obaje On Debut Goal

Mighty Jets midfielder Ayooluwa Adetola has congratulated striker Godwin Obaje on his debut goal scored on Sunday.

Obiazo Goes Divine After Massive Win

Heartland FC number one goalkeeper David Obiazo has thanked God for the massive victory his team recorded against Kwara United on Sunday.

Monday, 20 April 2015

Uwak Scores In League Opener

Cynthia Uwak scored for Aland United against FC Honka in the Finnish Naisten Liga opener on Sunday at the Tapiolan Urheilupuisto.

Orji On Song Again For Ferencvaros


Nigeria international Ebere Orji on Sunday helped Ferencvaros TC secure a vital 6-0 home win over Astra Hungary.

Ini Stars In Pompey's Win

Iniabasi Umotong was in action for 83 minutes as Porthsmouth Ladies remained at the Premier League Southern Division summit with a 1-0 victory at fellow title hopefuls Cardiff.

Nigeria Professional Football League - Week 5 Fixtures And Venues


Date: Wednesday 22nd April

Elkanemi Warriors vs Sunshine Stars
Kano Pillars Stadium, Kano

Alli Happy To Score


MK Dons midfielder  Dele Alli has expressed his delight at scoring against Leyton Orient on match day 44 in League One.

NPFL Wrap - No Joy For Home Teams

Kano Pillars took all three points from two-time African champions Enyimba FC as Sai Masu Gida won their Week 4 Nigeria Professional Football League clash 1-0 at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.

Ofere Shoots Inverness To Cup Final

Edward Ofere scored his side's second goal to help Inverness beat Glasgow Celtic 3-2 to reach the Scottish Cup final.

Super Sand Eagles Pummel CIV To Win African Beach Soccer Championship Bronze Medal

Nigeria finished third at the 2015 African Beach Soccer Championship after the Supersand Eagles thumped Cote d’Ivoire 9-1.

Babangida Reads Riot Act To Clubs

Chairman of the NFF Players’ Status Committee, Alhaji Kalli Babagana has refused to mince his words in telling Clubs on the domestic scene that are owing players to be ready for hefty sanctions.

Amaju: No Pranks With Keshi

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has called a lie on insinuations that the Federation is deceiving Mr. Stephen Keshi with a new contract that would never be signed.

Auwal Off To New Zealand To Inspect Fying Eagles' World Cup Facilities

Flying Eagles secretary, Ibrahim Aliyu Auwal, has departed for New Zealand, where he will inspect facilities at the team’s venue for next month’s FIFA U20 World Cup.

Anyansi Promise More Support To Falcons

Nigeria Football Federation has assured that the Super Falcons will get maximum preparation ahead of the world cup in Canada in June.

Sunday, 19 April 2015

Nigeria Professional Football League - Cuurent Ladder As At Week 4


# Team   P GD Pts
01 Heartland 3 6 9
02 Wikki Tourist 4 1 7
03 Sunshine Stars 4 1 7
04 FC Taraba 4 1 7
05 Giwa FC 4 -1 7
06 Kano Pillars 2 3 6
07 Elkanemu Warriors 3 2 6
08 Gabros FC 4 1 6
09 Sharks FC 4 0 5
10 Enyimba 4 0 5
11 Kwara United 4 -1 5
12 Lobi Stars 4 0 4
13 Akwa United 4 -1 4
14 Nasarawa United 4 -2 4
15 Akwa United 4 -2 4
16 Bayelsa United 4 -2 4
17 Warri Wolves 2 1 3
18 Rangers 4 -2 3
19 Dolphins 3 -2 1
20 Shooting Stars 3 -3 1

Kogi United Throw Away Two-Goal Lead To Draw With Road Safety

Kogi United threw away a two-goal lead and were held to a 2-2 draw by battling FRSC FC in a friendly match at the Lokoja Confluence Stadium on Sunday.

LULU AWARDS N7.25 MILLION SCHOLARSHIP TO U13 PLAYERS

Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi has awarded academic scholarship worth N7.25 million to ten U.13 players to pursue their education at FOSLA Academy.

Dolphins start list v Sunshine Stars

Sunday Rotimi makes his third consecutive start for Dolphins as they take on Sunshine Stars in Akure, becoming the only player in the team with that honour.

Madu Set To Make Rangers' Debut,

Defensive midfielder Christian Madu will make his long awaited debut when Enugu Rangers host Giwa FC in a Nigeria Professional Football League week four match on Sunday afternoon.

Osas Yet To Make Wikki Debut After Three Games

Osas Eghe is yet to make his debut for Wikki Tourists after three league games.

Dolphins Team News Against Sunshine

KO 16:15
Nigeria Professional Football League, Match day 4
Venue: Akure Township Stadium
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015

Kogi United Clash With FRSC

Kogi United will continue to intensify preparation ahead of the next football season as the Lokoja based side will engage FRSC FC in a friendly match.

Saturday, 18 April 2015

Edwin Okon Okays Nwabuoku's BIIK Move

Super Falcons head coach Edwin Okon has stated that there is no cause for alarm over captain and midfielder, Evelyn Nwabuoku's choice of BIIK Kazygurt.

Warri Wolves Starting Eleven Vs MK Etancheite


Daniel Akpeyi, Goodluck Onamado, Joseph Eyimofe , Monday Osagie, Semiu Liadi , Ichull Lordson, Michael Okoyoh, Oghenekaro Etebo, Gbolahan Salami, Joseph Osadiaye

Flying Eagles Set For Foreign Tour

Majority of the Flying Eagles players have been issued visas to Germany.

Super Sand Eagles Team List Against Senegal Beach Team

Starters: Olalekan Oladepo, Taiwo Adams, Abu Azeez, Emeka Ogbonna, Emma Owofere

NNWL To Run Abridged League Format

The Secretariat of the Nigeria Nation-wide League has opted for an abridged 2014/2015 Season. This is to ensure that it meets the August deadline of concluding league matches before the grand finale of the Federation Cup slated for the same month.

Super Falcons Camp Bubbles With The Arrival Of Nkwocha

Super Falcons legend Pepertua Nkwocha has urged her team mates to be very competitive thereby making selection of players difficult for the technical crew.

Ini Delighted With AAG Qualification


Porthsmouth Ladies top-scorer Iniabasi Umotong has hailed her Super Falcons' teammates for picking the All Africa Games ticket, even as she said she looks forward to joining them for the World Cup in Canada.

Rookies Set For Federation Cup Prelim

Sixteen teams are poised for the play-off round of this year’s Federation Cup competition, which comes up on Tuesday 21st April.

Nigeria Professional Football League - Goal Chart

2 GOALS
Victor Yakubu (Wikki Tourists)
Sikiru Adewale (Warri Wolves)
Segun Alebiosu (Kwara United)
Abraham Audu (El-Kanemi)
Ibrahim Mustapha (El-Kanemi)
Ebere Odiche (Heartland)
Bright Ejike (Heartland)

1 GOAL
Eric Frimpong (Bayelsa United)
Obioma Arinze (Lobi Stars)
Emmanuel Ajia (Lobi Stars)
Bobby Abel (FC Taraba)
Abdulmalik Mohammed (FC Taraba)
Nura Ahmed (FC Taraba)
Usman Mohammed (FC Taraba)
Pierre Coly (Rangers)
Samuel Agba (Rangers)
Razak Adegbite (Rangers)
Onoriode Odah (Rangers)
Michael Onuoha (Gabros FC)
Onyekachi Nwaiwu (Gabros FC)
Chukwudi Stephens (Gabros FC)
Chibuzor Okonkwo (Gabros FC)
Sunday Adetunji (El-Kanemi)
Taofeek Adepoju (Shooting Stars)
Jimoh Oni (Heartland)
Fred Okwara (Heartland)
Iniobong Joseph (Heartland)
Adamu Mohammed (Kano Pillars)
Ubong Ekpai (Kano Pillars)
Esosa Igbinoba (Nasarawa United)
Ibrahim Ibrahim (Nasarawa United)
Ugochukwu Leonard (Nasarawa United)
Mustapha Musa (Nasarawa United)
Stephen Eze (Sunshine Stars)
Tunde Adeniji (Sunshine Stars)
Evans Iyoro (Kwara United)
Bode Daniel (Sharks)
Yusuf Jaiyeola (Sharks)
Gbolahan Salami (Warri Wolves)
Idris Aloma (Enyimba)
Mfon Udoh (Enyimba)
Emenike Onuoha (Wikki Tourists)
Gyang Danladi (Giwa FC)
Ifeanyi Onyeali (Abia Warriors)
Ndifreke Effiong (Abia Warriors)
Chisom Chikatara (Abia Warriors)
Emeka Atuloma (Dolphins)

Nigeria Professional Football League - Match Day Four Fixtures

Abia Warriors vs Wikki Tourists
Akwa United vs Gabros International FC

Stakeholders Congratulates NFF Scribe Sanusi

There have been several congratulatory messages for the new General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi.

Oshoala To Lead Liverpool Attack In Crunch Match At Chelsea

Former Rivers Angels striker Asisat Oshoala will lead Liverpool Ladies attack in an English FA WSL week three match against Chelsea Ladies on Sunday afternoon.

Ini Stars As Pompey Zooms To Summit


Super Falcons striker Iniabasi Umotong was in action as Porthsmouth Ladies moved to the top of the Premier League Southern Division table with a 3-2 victory at QPR. on Wednesday night.

Anyansi Delighted With Odemwingie Return

Chairman of the NFF Technical and Development Committee, Chief Felix Anyansi-Agwu has expressed delight for Peter Osaze Odemwingie’s return to action after eight months of forced absence, through injury.

Friday, 17 April 2015

Dream Team Goes On Break

The U-23 National Team, known as Dream Team, will go on break on Friday, 17th April.

Akanji Joins Basel

Winterthur central defender Manuel Akanji has appended his signature to a 3-year contract with Swiss giants Basel.

Thursday, 16 April 2015

African Beach Soccer Championship: Nigeria Maintains Flawless Run, Cruise To Semi Finals


The 7-6 overtime victory for the Ivory Coast over Nigeria was a bit of revenge for the Elephants as they have lost to Nigeria in previous editions of the CAF African Beach Soccer Championship, including in a final.