Author: Seyi Alao
The management of Gateway United FC of Ogun State has paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi at his house at Kolapo Ishola estate, Akobo in Ibadan. The management team led by the Acting General Manager Mr Niyi Soleye commiserated with the widow Bukola Ogunjobi and his brother Rotimi Ogunjobi. In their tributes, they acknowledged the giant strides of the former Nigeria Football Federation scribe in the round leather game, stressing that his demise is a colossal loss not only to Nigeria but Africa at large. Mr Soleye recalled with fond memories some of his…
Enyimba’s Technical adviser, Usman Abd’Allah is targeting another win in the in the Nigeria Professional Football League when his side visits Kontangora Stadium where they entertain struggling Niger Tornadoes of Minna on Wednesday.
Flying Eagles influential midfielder Afeez Aremu Will miss the remaining matches of the ongoing 2019 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in the Niger Republic due to injury.
Former Super Eagles winger Victor Moses started his first game for Fenerbache and helped set up winning goal, as Fenerbache defeat Zenit St Petersburg at Europa League round of last 32 1st leg clash in Istanbul.
MFM star Kenedinum Chucks feels excited to have scored the winning goal in the Olukoya come back win over Niger Tornadoes FC of Minna in the matchday eight of the Nigeria Professional Football League.
Nigeria Champions Lobi Stars forced Wydad Casablanca to a goalless draw in the CAF Champions League Group A encounter played in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday. The Solomon Ogbeide’s was boosted with the return of key players like Timileyin Kadri and Sikiru Alimi in the attack as the team settled for a valuable away point after losing the reverse fixture 1-0 in Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium in Enugu. The home side dominated the match from the start, with their influential captain Brahim Nakach pulling the strings in midfield but lack the passes to split the well disciplined Lobi Stars defense. Lobi goalkeeper…
MFM Striker Michael Ohanu has hailed his teammates for the character they shown in coming back from two goals deficit to snatch the three points from Niger Tornadoes on Sunday.
Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, Says her move to Barcelona Women’s club will surely be of help to her and the Super Falcons at forthcoming Women’s World Cup later this year in France. The three-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year joined the Catalan giants on loan from Chinese side Dalian Quanjian F.C , the Club she joined February 2017 after stints with Liverpool and Arsenal ladies in England. Speaking to FIFA.com on Monday, Oshoala said her move to Barcelona is good for her , as it will help to put her on the right shape before the summer World…
Kada City Boss Usman Adams has taken responsibility for the team’s heavy defeat away to Akwa United in the one of matchday 8 of the Nigeria Professional Football League fixture on Monday. After their home win over El Kanemi Warriors in the matchday seven , the Kaduna based team travelled to the den of the promise keepers with hope of returning with a positive result but the game was put beyond them within the first forty-five minutes as goals from Mfom Udoh, Wisdom Fernado and brace from Effiong Ndifreke condemned the NPFL New boys to their heaviest league defeat. Speaking…
The League Management Company (LMC) has described the death of Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi as a huge loss to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and the larger football family in the country. In a tribute to the late football administrator, Shehu Dikko, the League Management Company Chairman said he had difficulties coming to terms with the news of Ogunjobi’s passing and described him as someone who has played a big role in the nation’s football as a player and an administrator. Ogunjobi, a former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Secretary General was reported dead on Monday morning in Ibadan. He…
