Rivers United have announced the appointment of former Super Eagles handler, Finidi George as their new head coach. George, on Wednesday signed a two-year deal, replacing long-serving tactician, Stanley Eguma who was relieved of his duties towards the end of the just concluded season. He will be officially unveiled on Thursday. After putting pen to paper, the 53-year-old expressed readiness to get started and appreciated the...
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) disciplinary Committee has handed down a ₦5 million fine to Enugu Rangers for multiple infractions during the Match Day 35 fixture against Enyimba, held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu on Sunday. There was a late drama at the 20,000-capacity stadium on Sunday when Rangers were awarded a penalty in the 98th minute after striker Godwin Obaje seemingly broke...
Sunshine Stars will continue their quest for a first-ever President Federation Cup title when they face two-time winners Kano Pillars in the quarter-finals at the FCT Area 3 Stadium in Abuja on Wednesday. The Akure Gunners eliminated Rivers United in the previous round after a 1-0 victory and will be basking on that euphoria when they take on Pillars who conquered Katsina United previously. Elsewhere in...
It was a tale of mixed reactions in matchday 34 of the Nigeria Premier Football League with the demotion of Gombe United to the second division after losing 2-0 at home to Sunshine Stars. The crucial away result was enough for Sunshine Stars to move out of the drop zone after goals from Promise Awosanmi and Lucky Nwafor sealed their maximum points at the Isa Pantami...
Newcomers Inter Lagos are into the quarter-finals of the 2023-24 President Federation Cup after beating cross town rivals Ikorodu City 5-4 on penalties in the round of 16 on Wednesday at the Akure Township stadium. Ayomide Cole put Ikorodu City 1-0 up in the 19th minute, but were pegged back with 20 minutes left to play when Tony Obia equalised for Inter Lagos. Inter Lagos eventually...
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