Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Heartland FC Absymal Season Ends With Relegation  To Nigeria National League. Heartland FC of Owerri has been relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to the Nigeria National League (NNL) following their 4-1 defeat to Remo Stars on Wednesday. This significant loss has left Heartland FC stranded on 35 points, placing them 7 points behind 16th-placed Sporting Lagos with only two matches remaining in the season. With the gap insurmountable in the remaining fixtures, the team’s demotion is now confirmed. Heartland FC, known as the Naze Millionaires, becomes the second team to be relegated this season, following…

Ikorodu City FC Leads Quartet Of NNL Clubs Who Secure Promotion To NPFL Ikorodu City has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) just two years after its establishment. This triumph is especially significant given the challenges the team has faced since its inception. In 2022, Ikorodu City grappled with relegation battles that threatened to demote them to a lower division. Escaping on the final day of the league. Despite these struggles, they managed to stay afloat and maintain their position. The following year, 2023, saw the team fighting once again, this…

Governor Aiyedatiwa Approves Upgrade of Ondo State Sports Complex In a significant move towards revitalizing infrastructure in Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has approved the upgrade of the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure. This development follows the ratification by the State Executive Council during a meeting presided over by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Akure on Tuesday, as earlier reported by BSN Sports. In addition to the sports complex upgrade, the Council approved three major projects: the construction of a new state judicial complex, the renovation of the Ondo State Sports Complex,…

NPFL Reschedules Eight Matchday 37 Fixtures The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has announced a rescheduling of eight fixtures for matchday 37. Originally slated for Sunday, June 16, 2024, these matches will now be held a day earlier, on Saturday, June 15. However, the fixtures between Sporting Lagos and Enyimba, as well as Bayelsa United and Shooting Stars, remain unchanged and will proceed as initially scheduled. Fans can look forward to these matches being streamed live. While the league organizers have not provided a reason for the date change, the adjustments aim to ensure the smooth progression of…

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Super Eagles Apologize to Nigerians Over Defeat to Benin Republic. Following a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan on Monday, the Super Eagles have issued an apology to Nigerians. This match, part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, has left the team reflecting on their performance and determined to turn things around. In a tweet from their official handle, the Super Eagles pledged to fight hard to secure Nigeria’s place in the World Cup finals. “We are back in the country and we are not happy about the way the…

Erik ten Hag to continue as Manchester United Manager with new Contract expected to be signed soon. Manchester United has confirmed that Erik ten Hag will continue as the club’s manager following a comprehensive end-of-season review. The decision to retain the 54-year-old Dutchman comes after productive discussions, ensuring he remains at Old Trafford. Ten Hag has expressed his satisfaction with INEOS’s decision to keep him in charge, emphasizing that he holds no personal grievances despite the lengthy review process. His primary focus remains on the Manchester United project, where his impact has been significant, particularly in nurturing young talents like…

NNL Super 8 Play-Off: Final Matches To Be Held Simultaneously at Two Different Stadiums, Organizers Reveal. In an exciting development for the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 play-offs, the final matches will be played simultaneously at two venues: the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and the University of Enugu (UNEC) Temporary Stadium. The first set of matches will kick off at 10:00 AM on June 12, 2024, followed by the second set at 12:30 PM. The Northern Conference remains highly competitive, with all teams still in contention. Nasarawa United leads with six points after two wins and needs just a…

Gernot Rohr Questions Super Eagles’ Mentality After Defeat to Benin. In a surprising turn of events, Cheetahs of Benin coach Gernot Rohr has questioned the desire and mentality of Nigeria’s Super Eagles following their 2-1 defeat in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The match, held in Abidjan, saw the Super Eagles take an early lead through Ralph Onyedika, only to be overturned by goals from Jordel Dossou and Steve Mounie, securing a historic victory for Benin Republic. Rohr, formerly in charge of the Super Eagles, expressed his concerns about Nigeria’s approach after taking the lead. “We had the…

Laurent Koscielny Appointed as New Sports Director of FC Lorient. In an official announcement, FC Lorient has confirmed the appointment of Laurent Koscielny as their new sports director. Koscielny, who played for Lorient during the 2009-2010 season before a distinguished nine-year career at Arsenal, brings a wealth of high-level experience to his new role. FC Lorient shared the news on their official X account, stating, “Laurent Koscielny appointed to sports management. Player of Merlus during the 2009-2010 season then of @Arsenal where he played for nine seasons, Laurent Koscielny will bring his experience of the very high level…

Nasarawa United Head Coach Usman Adams Delighted with Victory Over Sokoto United. Nasarawa United head coach Usman Adams expressed his delight following the team’s 2-1 victory over Sokoto United in the matchday two of the Super Eight playoff tournament. The closely contested encounter took place at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Monday. Adams commended his players for their outstanding performance and resilience throughout the game. With this victory, Nasarawa United has accumulated six points from the two matches played in the competition. “Nobody saw us coming this far. They wrote us off, but better is the end of a…

League Management Announces Decisions Following Oriental Derby Incident. Following the incident that led to the abandonment of the Oriental Derby at 90+9 minutes, the League management has taken decisive actions to address the situation as revealed by @LeaguesReporter. The following measures have been implemented: Rangers International: – Awarded 3 points and 3 goals. – Fined a total of ₦5 million: – ₦2 million for over-ticketing. – ₦1 million for failing to provide adequate security. – ₦1 million for failing to implement crowd control measures. – ₦1 million for allowing unauthorized access to restricted areas. – Ordered to implement more crowd…