Nigeria Premier Football League
NFF Appoints Eric Sekou Chelle as New Head Coach of Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Nigeria’s senior men national football team. This decision was made after the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended Chelle’s appointment, which was subsequently endorsed by the NFF Executive Committee. Chelle, a former coach of Mali’s…
NPFL: Tornadoes Chairman Charges Players to go for win against Rangers
Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has charged the team to secure a victory in the reverse fixture against Rangers. Afrosportnews.com recalls that Rangers defeated Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in a Matchday 19 fixture at the Bako Kontagora Stadium at the end of the first round. Niger Tornadoes will face Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in…
NPFL: Sunshine Stars set to return to Akure
Nigeria Premier Football League side, Sunshine Stars of Akure has been assured of a return to their home ground, the Ondo State Sports Complex in Akure, next month. The project manager, Sani Muhammed, gave the assurance in Akure on Wednesday, afrosportnews.com understands. Muhammed told the media, “The company can assure the fans and stakeholders in…
NPFL: Rangers Players Granted Holiday Extension
Players of Enugu Rangers football Club have been granted an extended seven-day New Year holiday break by the club’s technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu, afrosportnews.com reports. The players were initially billed to resume training on Friday, January 3, but are now expected to reconvene at the team camp on Friday, January 10. The Flying Antelopes currently…
AFCON Winner Scores again as Enyimba defeat Nasarawa 2-1
AFCON winner, Brown Ideye and Joseph Atule scored one goal each as Enyimba defeated Nasarawa United 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League, match in Aba on Wednesday. The win comes three days after the Aba giants defeated Black Bulls of Mozambique in Uyo in a CAF Confederation Cup match. Atule opened the scoring in…