Super Eagles goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke kept a clean sheet on his return to Nigeria, as his Sudanese club Al Merrikh, narrowly beat defending champions Shooting Stars 1-0 in their first game in this year's Valuejet Cup. Olorunleke, who joined Al Merrikh from Enyimba, was on for the entire duration and contributed his quota to the victory. Although the goalkeeper, who was part of Jose Peseiro's silver-winning...
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...
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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