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Governor Sanwo-Olu Inspects Teslim Balogun Stadium Ahead of October National Intermediate Games Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium and other sports facilities across the state as preparations intensify for the maiden National Intermediate Games. The inaugural National Intermediate Games, tagged EKO 2026 , is scheduled to hold in Lagos from October 1 to 15, 2026 , bringing together young athletes from across Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu, in a post on his Facebook page, expressed satisfaction with the progress of work at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, noting that the natural grass playing pitch has been completed while the new tartan track is expected to be ready in the coming weeks. He added that the indoor halls, swimming pools and other facilities are also undergoing upgrades ahead of the Games, which are expected to attract thousands of young athletes to Lagos. According to the governor, L...

Friendly Matches: Young Talent FA Ogbondoroko Defeat Ka'ah FC, Royals FA Young Talent FA Ogbondoroko continued their impressive run with back-to-back victories , defeating Royals FA Amoyo 3-0 before following it up with a 2-0 win over Ka’ah FC. Young Talent FA produced a dominant display against Royals FA Amoyo, with Ezekiel Junior, Vincent and Wasiu Ganiyu getting on the scoresheet in the 3-0 triumph. They then carried the momentum into their next fixture against Ka’ah FC, securing another clean-sheet victory. Ezekiel Junior opened the scoring before Habeeb A. Best added the second to seal a 2-0 win. The two consecutive victories underline Young Talent FA Ogbondoroko’s strong form and growing confidence, as the team continues to make its mark in their ongoing football campaign. With five goals scored and none conceded across the two matches, Young Talent FA have demonstrated both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity. The back-to-back wins w...

"I'm not aware"- Plateau United Chairman,Yakmut denies knowledge of new club logo Plateau United chairman, Mallam Alhassan Yakmut, has denied knowledge of the reported rebranding of the club’s logo, insisting that he will first seek clarification from Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang before commenting on the development. Yakmut made this known while speaking with journalists before departing Ibadan on Saturday after the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and draws which was held on Friday. A new logo reportedly linked to Plateau United had generated reactions in the media, but Yakmut said he was not aware of any official approval for the change. “That logo issue is still controversial because I’m not aware of it. I don’t want to make any comments until I meet the governor to confirm if he gave clearance,” he said. The Plateau United chairman stressed the importance of a club maintaining its historical identity, noting that...

Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Iorfa Meets Fellow Ex-Internationals at NPFL AGM It was a celebration of nostalgia and camaraderie as the General Manager of Barau FC, Dominic Iorfa, met his fellow Ex-Internationals and seniors during the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Premier Football League in Ibadan.  The former Nigeria football players transformed the occasion into an energetic reunion amidst a teeming audience of football stakeholders in the country. The Ex-Internationals at the event, who are still actively contributing their quota to the growth of Nigerian football include, General Manager of Barau FC, Dominic Iorfa, popularly known as "Human Express", a staunch educationist, African football legend and ex-captain of Nigerian Green Eagles, Segun Odegbami, Mutiu Adepoju, who earned the nickname “Headmaster", Felix Owolabi, alias "Owo Blow" and the Chief Operating Officer of the NPFL, Davidson Owumi.  These illustrious and widely r...

  Mark Malele reappointed as Doma United's Media Director Doma United have appointed Mark Malele as the club’s new Media Director ahead of the 2026/2027 NPFL season. Malele, who previously worked with the club, returns with valuable experience and a strong understanding of Doma United’s identity and operations. His return is expected to strengthen the club’s media, communication and publicity efforts as Doma United embark on their historic NPFL campaign.

Babanjah Laments Low Value of Nigerian Players In Transfer Market,  Hails NPFL Over New Sponsorship Deal Nasarawa United chairman Solomon Babanjah has lamented the poor transfer fees commanded by Nigerian players abroad, questioning why top performers in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) are being sold for considerably lower figures than players developed in academies. Babanjah made the remarks while speaking with journalists at the NPFL Annual General Meeting and draws in Ibadan, where he also commended the leadership of the league under chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye for securing a new sponsorship deal. According to Babanjah, the NPFL needs to do more to ensure clubs benefit financially from the talents they develop, particularly when their top players secure moves to foreign leagues. “But when was the last time a Nigerian player was sold abroad for a good transfer fee?” Babanjah asked. “Apart from Gbenga, I stand to be corrected, Gbenga Okunowo from Shooting Sta...