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

NNL reschedules Basira FC and Yobe Deserts opening fixture

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has rescheduled the matchday one fixture between Basira FC and Yobe Deserts, Afrosport reports. The opening fixture, which was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, 7 December, has been moved to Sunday, 8 December, due to scheduling problems with the stadium. The game will be held at the Lafia City Stadium, the home ground of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)...

NNL: Gateway United appoint Festus Allen as new head coach

NNL: Gateway United appoint Festus Allen as new head coach

Gateway United have appointed Festus Allen as new head coach ahead of the 2024-25 Nigeria National League (NNL) season, Afrosport reports. Allen was unveiled on Wednesday at the Dipo Dina stadium, Ijebu Ode, where the Commissioner for Sports Development in Ogun State, Wasiu Isiaka, assured that the coach will get the backing of the government. The commissioner said: "Today, we unveil a new Technical crew to...

Naira rain in Ikenne as Beyond Limits owner showers cash on players, others

Naira rain in Ikenne as Beyond Limits owner showers cash on players, others

Beyond Limits Football Academy were rewarded  with cash prizes by their owner Kunle Soname, in Ikenne on Thursday, for their efforts in gaining promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The youthful squad, under the tutelage of coach Olumide Ajibolade, also won the Nigeria National League (NNL) title as well as the Ogun State FA Cup and The Creative Championship (TCC) League. Beyond Limits also...

NNL adjust Super 8 kick-off date

NNL adjust Super 8 kick-off date

The board of the Nigeria National League, the country’s second-tier league, has moved the kick-off date of the Super 8 playoffs to June 7. The playoff was initially scheduled to take place from May 23-30 in Enugu State but has been adjusted due to a clash with the President’s Federation Cup round of 32 games. The Super 8 that determines NNL champion and the three promoted...

Gombe State FA chief Sarma charges Nigerian coaches on self-development

Gombe State FA chief Sarma charges Nigerian coaches on self-development

Board member of the Nigeria National League (NNL), Mallam Yakubu Sarma has tasked football coaches in every corner of the country to invest in training and retraining themselves because of the dynamic nature of football. Sarma, who is also the chairman of Gombe State Football Association,  said coaches should develop themselves and improve their knowledge of the game. He said: ”As part of the programmes of...