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Atule Eyes New Heights After Eight-Goal Impact Season at Barau FC By Wale Oyekanmi Barau FC winger Joseph Atule has set his sights on building on a brilliant 2025/2026 campaign after emerging as one of the Nigeria Premier Football League season’s top performers.  The 24-year-old scored eight goals in all competitions for the Kano-based outfit following his mid-season arrival from former champions Enyimba.  Atule began his NPFL journey with Katsina United in 2019 before moving abroad to further his career. On his return to Nigeria in 2022, he joined his home-state club Lobi Stars, where his standout displays attracted interest from Enyimba. He made the switch to Aba even as Lobi were later relegated to the Nigeria National League [NNL].  At the People’s Elephant, he proved his mettle in continental competition, scoring important goals in CAF games and growing into one of the league’s most reliable wide players.  Since joining Barau FC during the January tr...

Oko Indigenes congratulate Ibrahim Olayinka Principle on emergence as National President of University Students Sons and daughters of Oko, in Surulere south local council development area of Oyo State and have joined numerous well-wishers across the country in congratulating Comrade Tiamiyu Olayinka Ibrahim, popularly known as Principle, on his emergence as the President of the National Association of University Students (NAUS). The congratulatory messages have continued to pour in from sons and daughters of Oko, who described his victory as a proud moment for the community and a testament to his years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to the welfare of students. Among those who felicitated with the newly elected NAUS President is the National Senate President of the Federation of Oko-Irese Students' Union (FOISU), Adegbenle Abduljallal Adejare. In a statement issued on behalf of FOISU SRC members, he described Tiamiyu's emergence as well-deserved and a refl...

Breaking: Dr. Abubakar Kuso appointed Chairman of Niger Tornadoes  Niger State Governor, farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago has appointed Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, Dan wadatan Nupe as the Chairman, Niger Tornadoes management committee. The farmer governor in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim indicates that the appointment is with immediate effect. Farmer Umaru Bago expressed confidence in the ability of Dr. Kuso to turn things around in Niger Tornadoes camp through competent proactive measures. The farmer governor while congratulating Dr. Kuso on the appointment remains optimistic that he will use his wealth of experience in taking Niger Tornadoes back to the glory days. He urged the management team to rally round the new Chairman and work together for the progress and success of Niger Tornadoes Football team. Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso takes over from Engr Ibrahim Dada who resigned to vie for seat of Bosso/Paikoro Federal Constituency in the Hous...

NLO Playoff: Yewa FA Rejects Injury Claims as FC Ebedei Walk Off Pitch in Akure Reports from the Nationwide League One (NLO) playoff match between FC Ebedei and Yewa FA in Akure have contradicted claims circulating on social media regarding the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of the encounter. According to the official referee's report, the match kicked off at 11:00 a.m. and progressed normally until the 40th minute when an injury occurred involving Yewa FA goalkeeper, Olalere Ridwan. The goalkeeper received immediate medical attention on the pitch following a collision during play. The report further stated that at the 45th minute, FC Ebedei, listed as the home team, left the field of play and subsequently refused to continue the match. Match officials reportedly waited for the mandatory 15-minute period stipulated by the regulations, but FC Ebedei failed to return to the pitch. Consequently, the referee called off the game with the scoreline standing at 0...

Adewale Delighted with Les Panthères Promotion in Benin Republic, celebrates Harmony Stars Showcase Victory on Home Return Nigerian defender Ahmed Adewale has expressed his delight after helping Les Panthères secure promotion to the top flight of Benin Republic football, while also celebrating victory with the foreign-based players' team at the maiden Harmony Stars Showcase novelty match in Ilorin. Adewale played a vital role in Les Panthères' successful promotion campaign, contributing a series of commanding defensive performances as the club achieved its objective of reaching the elite division. Speaking during his holiday break in Nigeria, the former Dynamique FC defender described the promotion as a reward for the hard work and commitment shown by everyone associated with the club. "I am very happy that we achieved promotion. It was not an easy journey, but we remained focused from the beginning of the season. The players, coaches, management and supporters...

Coach Ashifat Sulaiman Commends Kwara United for CAF B-License Refresher Course Sponsorship Coach Ashifat Sulyman of Kwara United has commended the club's management led by Mr. Kumbi Titiloye for investing in the technical department through sponsorship of refresher courses and training for coaches. Speaking after completing the CAF B-License Refresher Course in Abuja, fully sponsored by the club, Coach Ashifat expressed gratitude to the management for the opportunity. "I wish to thank and express my profound appreciation to the Chairman and Management of Kwara United Football Club for sponsoring me to the just concluded CAF B-License Refresher Course. This gesture is aimed at developing the club's technical department," he said. Coach Ashifat, fondly known as "Brazil," noted that the initiative reflects the club's commitment to technical development and excellence. He added that the knowledge acquired during the week-long training programme ...