Coach Gbenga Ogunbote signed a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that will keep him with Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Shooting Stars until 2026. According to a statement released by the team's media officer, Tosin Omojola, the experienced tactician, had weeks of discussion with the club's management before taking the decision. The former Rangers and Remo Stars head coach after signing the contract in a...
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Enugu Rangers have announced the signing of Bashir Usman from Niger Tornadoes. The winger a penned a two-year-deal with the Flying Antelopes on Tuesday. The eight-time Nigerian champions confirmed the development via their official X handle. "We are delighted to announce the signing of Usman Bashir from Niger Tornadoes on a two year contract. Welcome to the team," read the...
Organisers of the Valuejet Cup have revealed the eight participating teams for this year's edition. The teams were officially revealed via the competition's official X handle. Last year's champions, Shooting Stars of Ibadan, have already confirmed their intention to participate alongside former Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions, Rivers United. Other participating teams are Ijebu United, Remo Stars, newly promoted NPFL sides, Beyond Limits Football Academy...
World record holder Tobi Amusan has been selected as Nigeria's flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Ogun state-born hurdler, will lead the Nigerian contingent when the opening ceremony takes centre stage on July 26 at the Seine, the city’s main water artery. Amusan is the current world record holder in the 100 metres hurdles with a time of 12.12...
Remo Stars have completed the signing of left-back Chiemeka Nwokeji from Sporting Lagos, and right-back Ibrahim Abubakar from Kano Pillars. The Skye Blue Stars confirmed the development via their official X handle on Tuesday. Nwokeji favoured a move to the Ikenne-based team after Sporting Lagos got relegated to the Nigeria National League (NNL) last season. The flamboyant left-footed defender comes with league experience and will also...
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