Eric Chelle Leaves NFF Contract Talks To Agent As Super Eagles Focus Turns To Unity Cup
Éric Chelle says his agent is handling financial talks with the NFF while he focuses on Super Eagles preparation and Unity Cup scouting plans....
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President Federation Cup State Finals Set For Weekend As NFF Warns Defaulters
The NFF has ordered President Federation Cup state finals to be completed this weekend across 35 states and the FCT, with Lagos granted a postponement. The directive also places pressure on state football associations, as failure to stage finals within the approved window could attract a ₦1 million fine before the national draw process begins....
NPFL final day May 24 locked as league defends cup-adjusted run-in
NPFL final day May 24 is now the league’s fixed target, with chief operating officer Davidson Owumi saying built-in Federation Cup windows were designed to stop the kind of late-season disruption that has hurt previous campaigns. The revised run-in now places matchdays 36 and 37 on May 3 and May 10 before the season closes on May 24....
Ranchers Bees seal NPFL return after topping NNL Conference D
Ranchers Bees have secured promotion back to the NPFL after finishing first in NNL Conference D. The Kaduna club claimed the ticket despite a 2-0 away defeat to Gombe United, as Jigawa Golden Stars failed to take advantage after losing 3-0 to Kebbi United....
NPFL stability praise raises bigger question about Nigerian football progress
NPFL stability has drawn praise from the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, but the bigger issue now is whether improved scheduling, governance and competition management can translate into lasting progress for Nigerian football....
Sporting Lagos promotion lifts Lagos presence in NPFL to three clubs
Sporting Lagos are back in the Nigeria Premier Football League after sealing promotion with a narrow win over Osun United....
Inter Lagos promotion to NPFL could reshape the Lagos football map
Inter Lagos have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League after a 1-1 draw with Smart City FC, but the bigger story is what that rise could mean for Lagos football. Founded in 2023, the club have moved quickly from a new project to a top-flight side, and their arrival could deepen the city’s presence, energy and local-club identity in the NPFL....
Aweroro hails Shooting Stars mentality after 3-1 win over Rangers in Ibadan
Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro praised his players’ mentality and resilience after their 3-1 NPFL win over Enugu Rangers in Ibadan, calling it one of the team’s best performances against a tough opponent....
NPFL suspend Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches, sanction Bendel Insurance after Plateau United draw
The NPFL have suspended Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye for 17 matches and fined him ₦2 million after the club’s chaotic 2-2 draw with Plateau United. Bendel Insurance were also hit with multiple sanctions, including fines and three home games behind closed doors....
Finidi George Maintains Optimism for Rivers United’s Title Push Despite Setback
Despite a 2-1 loss to Shooting Stars, Rivers United's head coach, Finidi George, remains optimistic about their chances in the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League. Finidi acknowledged the team's mistakes but vowed to work on them and remain confident in their title aspirations as they continue to lead the league table with 52 points....