By Aderonke Ojo Former Chairman of Gombe United Football Club, Ahmed Gara-Gombe, says increasing the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) prize money cannot resolve the structural problems affecting Nigerian football. Gara-Gombe made the remarks while briefing newsmen in Abuja, against the backdrop of a proposed N2billion prize for the leagueContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta A FIFA-licenced football agent, Dr Drew Uyi, says Nigerian football clubs’ struggles to secure away victories reflect deeper structural challenges within the country’s football ecosystem. Uyi, who is also a Sports Marketing Consultant, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) stated this while addressing newsmen after a high-level strategic meeting ofContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Mouktar Mohammed, says football development in Abuja must be built on continuity, stability and sustainability rather than quick fixes. Mohammed said this during a media parley at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja. He said the associationContinue Reading
Kano Pillars Football Club delivered a clinical display, defeating Bendel Insurance 4-0 in a Week 33 Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) clash on Sunday at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar-Mata.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Executive Director of GTI Asset Management and Trust Ltd, Mr Nelson Ine, says Nigeria’s topflight football league could attract more than N200billion in investments within five years. Ine said this during a webinar convened at the company’s headquarters in Lagos, where he spoke on investment opportunitiesContinue Reading
By Sunday John Nasarawa United returned to winning ways with a 2–1 victory over Niger Tornadoes in matchday 21 of the 2025/2026 NPFL on Sunday. The match at Lafia Township Stadium earned the Solid Miners maximum points, lifting them to fourth place on the league table. Anas Yusuf opened scoringContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The Akwa United Football Club has urged players to maintain hard work, so as to conquer the Nigeria National League (NNL) 2025/2026 and enter next season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Chairman of Akwa United FC, Joseph Eno, gave the charge on Wednesday, during a media chatContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has reaffirmed the league’s commitment to building a sustainable football ecosystem that attracts sponsors and delivers stakeholder value. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the media interactive session focused on promoting live radioContinue Reading
