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Strategic partners of Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria Professional Football League, GTI Asset Management & Trust Limited, a member of GTI Group has hinted that their support for Nigerian football has come to stay, even as they promised to continue it’s and partnership with the NFF in order to sustain the successes recorded since their relationship began two years ago. In a speech he delivered at the trophy presentation ceremony of the Champions of 2023/2024 NPFL season at new Jos Township Stadium on Sunday, June, 23, 2024 GTI’s Group Managing Director, Abubakar Lawal noted that he’s happy that after two…

The ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the New Jos Stadium, Jos, defeated Gombe United 2-1 in the last league encounter of the season to amass a total of seventy points in the 2023/2024 NPFL season and crowned champions before an appreciative crowd that had the governors of Enugu and Plateau states. Two early goals in 3 and 7 minutes of the highly entertaining encounter off the boots of Kazeem Ogunleye and Godwin Obaje while the host, reduced the tally in 25 minutes off the boot of Sa’ad Abubakar while efforts to get more goals…

…Says its a manifestation of their unique leadership qualities, visionary and purposeful disposition… The organizers of Nigeria’s biggest grassroots football tournament, the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, tagged the Prosperity Cup have congratulated the newly sworn-in commissioners. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director General of the tournament, Mr. Ono Akpe on behalf of the Central Organizing Committee, (COC) of the tournament. The statement notes that their appointment is another testament in recognition of their selfless service, deep intellect, competence, administrative skills, and patriotic roles towards the development of the state. According to him, the fifteen newly sworn-in…

Ahead of the 5th edition of the three-day international coaching clinic and scouting program slated for June 30th to July 3rd, we wish to announce the screening of players selected during the course of the biggest grassroot football competition currently ongoing across the state.Players selected will be notified via calls and text messages and also through their coaches. Selected players who are between the ages of 18 and 21 years must ensure they report to the various stadiums on or before 8am on the day of screening. MONDAY, 24TH JUNE – ALL PLAYERS SELECTED FROM YENAGOA CENTRES.VENUE – SAMSON SIASIA…

Bayelsa Queens of Yenagoa attacker, Itimi Mercy Evawere has put behind sad memories of her club’s inability to clinch any silverware this season, as she sets sight on playing at the upcoming FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup and then sign for a foreign club afterwards. Evawere admitted that her next focus for the remaining part of the year is with the Falconets, as Bayelsa Queens fell short in both the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) and President Federation Cup. While Edo Queens of Benin City won the league, with Rivers Angels of Port Harcourt and Naija Ratels of Abuja set…

Wrexham manager, Phil Parkinson has expressed his delight after Arthur Okonkwo joined the club on a permanent transfer. Okonkwo, 22, spent last season on loan at Wrexham from Arsenal. The goalkeeper made 40 appearances across all competitions for the Red Dragons keeping 16 clean sheets. Last season, Wrexham finished second in Sky Bet League Two to secure promotion to League One. Okonkwo signed a three-year contract with Wrexham. Read Also: Chelsea intensify bid for Omorodion “We’re delighted with the signing. It’s such an important one for us,” Parkinson told the club’s official website. “Arthur was outstanding for us last year,…

Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has hailed Belgium following their 2-0 victory over Romania on matchday two of the 2024 European Championship played on Saturday night. The Red Devils opened the lead as early as the 2nd minute when Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku rolled the ball towards the feet of Youri Tielemans who fired a venomous shot past the goalkeeper. Lukaku thought he had doubled their lead in the 63rd minute when he put the ball into the back of the net from Kevin De Bruyne through ball but the goal was ruled out by the VAR for offside.…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to his side’s Euro 2024 victory over Turkey. Ronaldo said he was proud of Portugal as they secured a 3-0 win over Turkey on Saturday. The Al Nassr forward also expressed his joy as Portugal secured first place in Group F with 6 points from two games. Read Also: Chelsea intensify bid for Omorodion Goals from Bernardo Silva, Samet Akaydin (own goal) and Bruno Fernandes gave Portugal all three points. Reacting, Ronaldo in a post on Instagram wrote: “In a hurry and first place guaranteed. Proud of this team. We are Portugal.” Portugal’s next…

Victor Osimhen is reportedly keen on a move to the Premier League and has doubts over joining French champions PSG. Napoli’s Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been in the news all summer as his protracted transfer away from Serie A drags on.Chelsea, PSG, Arsenal, and Manchester United have shown interest while clubs from Saudi Arabia remain keen. Read Also: Prosperity Cup 2024: Nembe City FC Wins Nembe Local Government Finals According to the report, Osimhen has his sights set on a move to the English Premier League, with Arsenal showing the most interest. Chelsea had appeared to be the front-runner…

Ogboinbiri FC emerged Champions of Southern Ijaw in the ongoing Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament: Prosperity Cup Season 6 Local Government Finals decided in Oporoma town on Friday the 21st June 2024. Ogboinbiri FC beat Adulama FC 2-0 to lift the trophy. A goal in each half from Okon Godbless on 24 minutes and Daniel Bekowei on 69 minutes gave Ogboinbiri FC the deserved victory. The final, which witnessed electrifying football and organic atmosphere, was watched by the Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area Hon.Target Segibo, Vice Chairperson Hon Josephine Ekeuwei, supervisory councilors, political appointees and other dignitaries. Hon.Target Segibo,…