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JUST IN: NPFL Chairman Rejects Sale of Slot Amid Kun Khalifat’s Alleged Proposal  By Yemi Sodeeq  The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Gbenga Elegbeleye, has rejected any attempt by Kun Khalifat FC to sell its league status. Elegbeleye made the position known on Friday while speaking to Journalists at the ongoing 2025/2026 NPFL Annual General Meeting and draw for the new season in Ibadan, amid alleged letter submitted by the Imo State-based club sell its slot to a new owner through the sale of its majority shares to a prospective buyer. Rssponding to whether he is aware of any recent letter submitted by the team to sell its slot, the chairman noted that he's not aware of such development, even as he confirmed that Kun Khalifat had submitted a similar request last season when it was relegation-troubled, but the league rejected it. According to the NPFL chairman, the league does not permit promoted clubs to transfer or sell their slots to releg...

Breaking: Niger Football Stakeholders Endorse Ahmed Yusuf Fresh for NFF First Vice President Football stakeholders in Niger State have thrown their weight behind the aspiration of the Chairman of the Niger State Football Association, Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, to contest for the position of First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) . The endorsement, which enjoys the support of members of the Niger State Football Association Executive Board, football technocrats, players, stakeholders and other members of the football family in the state, was described as a demonstration of confidence in Fresh’s leadership qualities, experience and capacity to contribute meaningfully to the development of Nigerian football. The stakeholders said their decision was based on their belief in his abilities, credentials, track record and commitment to the growth of the sport. According to them, Fresh has demonstrated the leadership qualities required to operate at the nat...

Ex-Flying Eagles star, Alabi joins Armenia top flight club Nigerian midfielder Suleiman Alabi has completed a move to Armenian First Division club Sardarapat FC, a new chapter in his promising career. The Armenian club officially announced the signing of the 20-year-old, welcoming him to the team ahead of the new season. Alabi arrives from El-Kanemi Warriors, where he established himself as a hardworking and technically gifted midfielder. During his time with the Maiduguri-based club, he was part of the squad that lifted the 2024 President Federation Cup, one of the club’s most memorable achievements in recent years. The talented midfielder also represented Nigeria’s Flying Eagles, helping the team win the bronze medal at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt. His performances at youth international level highlighted his potential and earned him recognition as one of Nigeria’s exciting young prospects. A product of La Planet FC, Alabi has continued his development th...

Abdullahi Yusuf declares for Offa football council Chairman, picks nomination form  The Chief Executive Officer of Abraysports, Mallam Abdullahi Yusuf Adekunle, has officially picked up the nomination form to contest for the chairmanship of the Offa Local Government Football Council. Adekunle, who also serves as Kwara State Chairman of the Nationwide League One, NLO, and as a Match Commissioner, bought his form on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at the Kwara State Football Association secretariat inside the George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin. Speaking with journalists shortly after purchasing the form, the former international said the time is right to give back to his community with the wealth of experience gathered as a player, club owner, and administrator. "This is the right time for me to serve my people," Adekunle said. "Offa is blessed with abundant football talent. What we need now is visionary leadership that will harness that talent through digital footba...

The Bridge for Renewed Hope Hails FG, Security Agencies Over Rescue of 176 Woro Kidnap Victims In Kwara The Kwara State chapter of The Bridge for Renewed Hope has commended the Federal Government and Nigeria's security agencies for the successful rescue of the 176 victims kidnapped from Woro community in Kwara State. In a statement issued on behalf of the group, the State Coordinator, Dr. Mohammed A. Mohammed, praised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for its commitment to addressing insecurity and ensuring the safe return of the abducted residents. According to the statement, the successful rescue has brought immense relief to the affected families, the people of Kwara State, and Nigerians, describing the development as a testament to the Federal Government's determination to protect lives and restore peace across the country. Dr. Mohammed also lauded the courage, professionalism, and sacrifice of the nation's security operatives, noting tha...

  ‎NPFL holds 2026/27 season’s fixture draw at AGM in Ibadan‎ Friday Draw for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season will be held on the sidelines of the league body’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Ibadan, Oyo State on Friday, August 7. ‎ ‎The AGM is the business assembly of the NPFL at which the Board and clubs leadership review the concluded season and ratify the policy direction for the incoming season. ‎ ‎For the past four seasons, Otunba Gbenga Elegbeleye has steadied the rudders of the top division, establishing a stable calendar that has seen the season kickoff in August and conclude in May. ‎ ‎Reflecting on the performance, the vastly experienced sports administrator, noted that “our modest achievement includes putting the NPFL on a stable calendar since the 2023/24 season. It is a major shift from the era of never knowing when the season will be concluded”. ‎ ‎He also pointed to his promise at inception to ensure live broadcast coverage of ...

Isin LG emerges champions of Kwara Governor's Cup, as Offa clinch first lady volleyball tournament Isin Local Government has emerged champions of the Kwara Governor's after defeating Ilorin West Local Government 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw in regulation time on Wednesday. In the First Lady Volleyball tournament, Offa LG won 3-0 to clinch the tournament. The tournament, organised by the Future Field Team in conjunction with the Kwara State Sports Commission, featured 12 local government teams from across the state . Speaking after the final, the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, stressed the importance of returning to grassroots sports development to discover and nurture talented athletes capable of representing Kwara State and Nigeria. Mallam Mogaji described Isin local Government triumph as proof that sporting talents abound across the state, noting that the victory of a team from Isin ...