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Coach Dogo calls for calm as he begins rebuilding Niger Tornadoes  Newly appointed Technical Adviser of Niger Tornadoes FC, Coach Kabiru Suleiman Dogo, has appealed to the club's supporters to remain patient and continue backing the team as the Ikon Allah Boys embark on a major rebuilding process ahead of the 2026/2027 football season. Following the departure of a significant number of key players from last season's squad, Coach Dogo has been handed the challenging responsibility of assembling a new team capable of competing at the highest level. Speaking during one of the club's training sessions at the Niger State Sports Commission Football Pitch in Minna, the experienced tactician acknowledged that rebuilding a football team is never an easy task but expressed confidence that the process would produce a stronger and more competitive side. The Federation Cup-winning coach with El-Kanemi Warriors said the technical crew is working tirelessly to identify quality...

NPFL Transfer: Muyiwa Majayogbe Joins Doma United FC On A Two-year deal Former Crown FC Goalkeeper Completes Move Ahead of NPFL Campaign Promising goalkeeper Muyiwa Majayogbe has completed a move to Doma United FC ahead of the club's return to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Majayogbe earned the transfer after an impressive spell with Crown FC , where his outstanding performances, consistency, and dedication made him one of the standout goalkeepers in the lower division. The move marks a significant milestone in his career as he prepares to make his mark in Nigeria's top-flight league with Doma United. Congratulations to Muyiwa Majayogbe on this deserved achievement. We wish him a successful season filled with excellent performances and an injury-free campaign.

Elkanemi Warriors FC Intensify Preparations Ahead of the CAF Confederation Cup and NNL Season Elkanemi Warriors FC has intensified preparations ahead of its CAF Confederation Cup campaign and the upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Speaking after the team's training session on Wednesday, Team Manager, Coach Ibb, expressed confidence in the club's ongoing recruitment process. "Alhamdulillah. I want to assure our fans that we are doing everything humanly possible to bring in quality players who will strengthen the team and make everyone proud. Experienced players from professional clubs have been invited. Some have already joined the team, while others are expected to arrive soon. By the grace of Allah, everything will go according to plan. We urge our fans to trust the process and have confidence in the positive changes that will soon begin, In Sha Allah." Coach Ibb also appealed to supporters to rely only on official information from the club. ...

Kwara United Unveil 16 New Players, Target NPFL Title and Federation Cup Glory Kwara United Football Club has officially unveiled 16 new players across all departments ahead of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, reaffirming its ambition to challenge for major honours. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday at the club's secretariat, Chairman Mr. Kumbi Titiloye said the new recruits were carefully selected to strengthen the squad following the departure of several players whose contracts expired. Titiloye disclosed that the club also retained 16 players from last season's squad, noting that those who left either completed their contracts or opted to pursue opportunities elsewhere. "Our target this season is to finish at the top of the league and win every available trophy. We want to win the NPFL title and reclaim the President Federation Cup," Titiloye declared. The Oro-born football administrator assured supporters and...

Tunga Pillars crowned champions as Niger Super League drives youth dev't  By Abubakar Hassan Tunga Pillars Football Club, Minna, have emerged champions of the 2025/2026 Niger State Super League, capping a highly competitive tournament that highlighted the growing impact of grassroots football in the state. The final, held at the Niger State Sports Commission Complex on Saturday, attracted a large turnout of fans and stakeholders, reflecting increasing interest in organized football competitions. The Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Sports Development, Dr. Nuhu Garba Ngaski, commended the organizers for delivering a successful and competitive tournament. He described the league as a vital platform for engaging youths and promoting development through sports. “I must express my delight to the organizers. The turnout was impressive and the level of competitiveness remarkable,” he said. Dr. Ngaski stressed that sports remain a powerful tool for youth empowerment...

Na-Royal Football Academy land in Denmark for invitational tour _Elemona Charges Players on Discipline as Historic Partnership with Hvidovre IF Begins_ It’s a new dawn for grassroots football in Nigeria as players and technical crew of NA-Royal Football Academy have safely landed in Denmark for a two-week invitational football tour.  The trip marks the academy’s first major international outing under its newly signed strategic partnership with Danish club Hvidovre Fodbold Club. The Ilemona-based side departed Nigeria on Sunday, carrying the hopes of Kwara State and Nigerian youth football to Europe. Royal Father Sends Team Off With Charge; The send-off was led by the founder of the academy and Elemona of Ilemona, HRM Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf Alowonle, who also serves as ADC to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Addressing the players and coaches at the academy’s base, the monarch stressed that talent without character means nothing.   > “As you go to De...