Sporting Lagos

23-Year-Old Tochukwu Michael Set to Join Sporting Lagos

According to reports, Tochukwu Michael is close to sealing a transfer to Sporting Lagos in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The midfielder is set to join Sporting Lagos, who are in the process of finalizing the deal. Injuries have taken a toll on Paul Offor’s side, impacting their performance in the NPFL. To boost the…

Frank Boateng

Enyimba Announces New Signee, Boateng

The champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League, Enyimba, have made a significant signing. They recently announced the signing of Frank Boateng, a Ghanaian goalkeeper from Kotoku Royals FC. The 29-year-old goalkeeper’s arrival creates a competition between Olorunleke Ojo and Djeri Bassa for the starting goalkeeper position. He has played for the best clubs in…

Coach Abubakar Bala

Abubakar Bala Resigns As Lobi Stars Ahead of NPFL New Season

Abubakar Bala, the head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League club Lobi Stars, has stepped down from his role. This decision comes after a disagreement with the club’s vice chairman, Dominic Iorfa. Dailystand recalls that Bala assumed the position at Lobi Stars in July, taking over from the previous coach, Mohammed Babaganaru, whose contract was…

Ifeanyi Anaemena

NPFL: Ifeanyi Anaemena Moves to Abia Warriors

Former home-based Super Eagles defender, Ifeanyi Anaemena has joined the Abia Warriors on a one-year contract. Anaemena, who previously played for Remo Stars, has now become a part of the Umuahia-based club. Last season, the 31-year-old contributed to Remo Stars’ third-place finish. In his career, Anaemena has also played for Enyimba and Rivers United, notably…

Enugu Rangers

Enugu Rangers Begin Two-week Closed Camping Exercise For Pre-season Preparation

In their quest for a successful 2023–24 season, Rangers Football Club has begun an intensive two-week closed camping exercise in Awka, Anambra. This marks the final phase of their preparations, which started last month under the guidance of their new head coach, Fidelis Ilechwuku. The team had been training in Enugu in preparation for the…

NPFL

Again, NPFL Board Postpone 2023–24 Season Draw Ceremony

The Nigeria Professional Football League board has again postponed the 2023–24 season draw. Recalls that the draw ceremony was scheduled for Thursday, August 24. However, the NPFL board has decided on a new date: Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Surprisingly, the board didn’t reveal why they postponed the event. But the kick-off of the new season…

NPFL Ezekiel Tamara

NPFL: Ezekiel Tamara Reveals Why He Joins Bendel Insurance

Ezekiel Tamara, a former Shooting Stars midfielder, recently joined the Bendel Insurance team in the Nigeria Professional Football League. Tamara claims that he decided to sign a two-year contract with the Benin Arsenals last month for the upcoming NPFL season because of the team’s cohesion and ambition. He spoke highly of the club’s positivity among…

Nyima Nwagua

Rivers United name Nyima Nwagua as club captain ahead of new NPFL season

Ahead of the new NPFL season, Nyima Nwagua becomes the new captain of Rivers United, taking over from Austine Festus, who was previously the captain. On Monday morning, the Port Harcourt club made the announcement on their official Twitter account. “We are delighted to announce that Nyima Nwagua has been named our new team captain….

NPFL

NPFL Board Extends 2023/2024 Season Resumption, Sets New Date

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2023–2024 Season has been postponed by two weeks. The Interim Management Committee (IMC), which is in charge, has announced that the season will now start on September 8th through 10th instead of August 26th as originally scheduled. The IMC explained that the extension was necessary to ensure proper preparation…