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Niger Tornadoes hold one day seminar on laws of the game ahead of new NPFL season Niger Tornadoes FC has participated in a one-day seminar focused on the Laws of the Game ahead of the 2026/27 football season. The seminar provided an important platform for the club’s players, technical crew and instructors to examine the latest amendments to the Laws of the Game and improve their understanding of the regulations that govern football. The session focused extensively on the amendments introduced for the 2026/27 season, with the instructors taking participants through the key changes and their practical implications for players and technical officials. A major highlight of the programme was a brainstorming session involving the instructors, players and technical crew of Niger Tornadoes. The interactive nature of the session allowed participants to seek clarification on different aspects of the laws, discuss match situations and gain a clearer understanding of how th...

Kwara Sports Commission inaugurates Committees for 8th State Sports Festival As preparations intensify for the 8th Kwara State Sports Festival, Kwara State Sports Commission today, Wednesday August 12, 2026, inaugurated the Main Organising Committee (MOC), the Local Organising Committee (LOC), and 12 Sub-Committees, to oversee the successful hosting of the state's flagship sporting event. Performing the inauguration, the Executive Chairman of the Commission, who is the Chairman of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), Coach Bola Mogaji, said the Committees have been entrusted with the responsibility of planning, coordinating and executing a peaceful, transparent and impactful festival involving all the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. Coach Mogaji charged members of the Committees to hit the ground running by working within the stipulated timeframe and develop realistic budgets that will ensure the successful achievement of the festival's objectives. He commen...

Springsoca United Summer Camp Pays Tribute To Samuel Okwaraji As part of its commitment to developing not only talented footballers but also well-rounded young athletes with a strong understanding of Nigeria’s football heritage, Springsoca United Academy took participants of its Mainland Summer Camp on a poignant educational visit to the historic National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The visit carried particular significance as the young players stood at the venue where one of Nigeria’s most enduring football stories unfolded, the final match of Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji, who tragically died while representing Nigeria against Angola in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier on 12th August, 1989. Okwaraji, who was only 25, collapsed during the second half of the match and could not be revived. An autopsy later established that he had suffered congestive heart failure, with an enlarged heart and high blood pressure reported. Nigeria went on to win the encounter 1–0, but the result w...

Owu Sportswear Reactivates Partnership With Ogunjobi Gold Cup Tourney  Premium quality indigenous kit manufacturers, Owu Sportswear, have reactivated their partnership with Nigeria's premium off-season inter-club tournament, Ogunjobi Gold Cup.  Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, and its refurbished sports facility, MKO Abiola Sports Arena, will host the 14th edition of the 10-day football fiesta from Thursday August 13th to Saturday August 22nd. The strategic partnership will see Owu Sportswear dress the members of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the matchday referee, his assistants and the finalists.  Tunde Shamsudeen, Ogunjobi Gold Cup General Coordinator, spoke with the tournament's media channel about the development.  "Owu Sportswear is designed for teams to win, with their unique and athletic designs, so we are proud to have them as our partners," said Shamsudeen.  "We have had a remarkable relationship with Barrister Tunji Brown and hi...

Valiant City FC pacy-winger Gafar Olaniyan joins Sporting Lagos ahead of new NPFL season Valiant City FC have celebrated another significant milestone in their player development programme following the transfer of highly-rated 18-year-old winger Gafar Olaniyan to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Sporting Lagos. The talented left-footed attacker joins the Lagos-based club after an impressive loan spell with Inter Lagos last season, where he played an important role in the club’s promotion to the NPFL. Olaniyan’s progression from Valiant City FC to the professional stage represents another testament to the club’s commitment to nurturing young talents and providing them with the platform to develop and attract opportunities at the highest level. Reacting to the move, Valiant City FC CEO, Japhet Zubairu, described Olaniyan as a “pure talent” capable of making a valuable contribution to Sporting Lagos. “Gafar is a pure talent and we are confident that he will add...

Springsoca United Academy Set For NLO U19 Youth League Springsoca United Academy is set to begin its campaign in the NLO U19 Youth League on Saturday, 15th August 2026, as the academy takes another significant step in its commitment to developing young footballers and creating a structured pathway for emerging top talents. The highly anticipated youth competition will bring together some of the country’s promising young players, providing an important platform for U19 footballers to gain competitive experience, showcase their abilities and take significant steps towards professional football. For Springsoca United Academy, participation in the NLO U19 Youth League represents more than simply competing for results. It forms part of the academy’s broader player-development philosophy, built around technical excellence, tactical intelligence, discipline, character development and preparing young footballers for the demands of the modern game. With the league set to kick off, S...