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NNL: Gombe United appoint Abdullahi Umar as new head coach

NNL: Gombe United appoint Abdullahi Umar as new head coach

Nigeria National League (NNL) side Gombe United have appointed Abdullahi Tyabo Umar as their new head coach, Afrosport reports. Umar was unveiled on Monday in Gombe after putting pen to paper on a short-term deal, and replaces Bala Nkiyu, who was sacked due to a run of poor results by the Savannah scorpions. Gombe United general manager, Anas Bamusa, said the decision to appoint the new...

NNL: Organisers reveal kick-off date for 2024-25 season

NNL: Organisers reveal kick-off date for 2024-25 season

The organisers of the country's second-tier football division, the Nigeria National League (NNL) have confirmed that the 2024-25 season will kick off on November 30, Afrosport reports. It was revealed on Tuesday in Ikenne, Ogun State where the draws for the new season were conducted with all teams pooled in four different groups. In the Southern Conference A, Sporting Lagos who got relegated from the Nigeria...

NPFL: Five-time winners Heartland take over Beyond Limits slot

NPFL: Five-time winners Heartland take over Beyond Limits slot

Five-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Heartland will take the place of Beyond Limits Football Academy in the 2024-25 season, Afrosport reports. According to the league's governing body, Beyond Limits and last season's NPFL runners-up Remo Stars share the same ownership, which is in breach of Rule B11.4 of the NPFL Framework and Rules. #NPFL25 explains the non-registration of Beyond Limits, admission of Heartland Details...

Ikorodu City, Beyond Limits secure maiden NPFL promotion

Ikorodu City, Beyond Limits secure maiden NPFL promotion

Ikorodu City FC and Beyond Limits Football Academy have secured promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) for the very first time after their final day wins in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoffs in Enugu on Wednesday. Needing a win to gain promotion to the country's elite football division, Ikorodu City defeated Madiba FC 2-0 courtesy a brace from Toheeb Ajeyigbe at...