NPLF: Niger Tornadoes to face Rivers United in Kaduna
Niger Tornadoes will play their home matches at the Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna. The Nigeria Premier Football League board turned down the Ikon...
Peseiro Congratulates Rivers United For Clinching CAF Confederation Cup Group Stage Ticket
Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has congratulated Rivers United following their CAF Confederation Cup 2-0 win over Etoile Filante of Burkina...
Tornadoes coach thumbs up officiating despite defeat by Abia Warriors
Niger Tornadoes head coach, Abdulazeez Abara has commended the officiating at his team’s matchday one encounter against Abia Warriors on Saturday....
NPFL: Shooting Stars Make Winning Start, Bayelsa Beat Akwa United In Eight-Goal Thriller
Former champions Shooting Stars started their campaign on a winning note edging out Plateau United 2-1 in a Nigeria Professional Football League...
Abia Warriors Off To Winning Start In NPL With 1-0 Win Over Niger Tornadoes
September 30, (THEWILL) – Abia Warriors started their Nigeria Premier League (NPL) campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Niger Tornadoes, at the...
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes FC set to start new season tomorrow
NIger Tornadoes FC of Minna, Niger State, will tomorrow kick start the the New league season against Abia Warriors of Umuahia at the Abia Township...
Niger Tornadoes forward Usman upbeat on team’s chances in new season
Niger Tornadoes forward Bashir Usman is optimistic about the team’s chances in the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. Usman gave the...
Adewale Lasisi joins Niger Tornadoes
Niger Tornadoes have signed highly-rated attacking midfielder, Adewale Lasisi on a one-year loan , ahead of the 2023/2024 season. The skillful...
Tornadoes chairman charges players ahead season opener against Abia Warriors
Niger Tornadoes chairman, Ibrahim Dada has called on his players to brace up for the challenges of the new season. The Ikon Allah will open their...
Morocco will be 2025 AFCON host, 2027 goes to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania
In tonight's edition: Morocco is picked to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. The 2027 tournament is jointly awarded to East African...
Secret Asessors to Monitor NPFL Referees, Clubs
MatchDay secret assessment of Referees is to make a return as the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) kickoff this Saturday in all the scheduled...
2023/24 NPFL Season To Kick-Off September 30
The 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League season will kick-off on Saturday, September 30.
The NPFL board has already notified all the clubs on...
Kano Pillars set for pre-season tourney in Katsina
Kano Pillars will take part in a pre-season competition in Katsina from this weekend. The tournament will run from September 30 to October 4....
I’m still Lobi Stars coach – Abubakar
Bala Abubakar has revealed that he is still in charge of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, side, Lobi Stars. Abubakar reportedly left his...
Ilorin Emirate organises soccer tournament for Sulu Gambari’s 28-year anniversary
As part of activities marking the 28-year anniversary of the Emir of Ilorin, HRH Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, on the throne, a soccer competition has...
Niger Tornadoes boss commends players after win against Katsina United
Niger Tornadoes head coach, Abdulazeez Abara, has commended his players for their performance in the friendly win against Katsina United. The Ikon...
AFCON: Uganda’s Hopes Dashed Despite Defeating Niger In Qualifiers
September 08, (THEWILL) – The Uganda national team beat Niger 2-0 on Thursday in their final Africa Cup of Nations group stage match, but it was...
Talking Points: Uganda’s Afcon 2023 qualification has been a failure, but context is important
After 540 minutes, Uganda quest to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations came to end. Left backs Aziz Kayondo and Joseph Ochaya scored as the...
Afcon qualifiers: Uganda Cranes beat Niger but fail to qualify for Afcon
Uganda recorded a 2-0 win over Niger at the Marrakesh Stadium in Morocco on Thursday, but they still fell short of qualification for the next...
Uganda Cranes Miss AFCON Ticket Despite Win over Niger
Thursday, September 7•Niger 0-2 Uganda•Algeria 0-0 Tanzania Table Uganda Cranes have failed to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Uganda Cranes defeat Niger but not enough to qualify for 2023 AFCON
Uganda’s win against Niger on Thursday night was not enough to send them to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The Cranes, despite securing a 2-0 win...
Micho names Uganda Cranes starting XI to face Niger | AFCON 2023 Qualifiers
Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic aka Micho has named the team that will start against Niger this evening. Uganda faces Niger in the...
Uganda face Niger in must-win match to qualify for Afcon 2023
Uganda Cranes have no choice but to beat Niger in Marrakesh on Thursday if they are to stand any chance of playing at the Africa Cup of Nations...
Preview: Niger vs. Uganda - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Niger and Uganda, including predictions, team news and possible...
Tibita, Kasule make Uganda Cranes squad for Niger encounter
Midfielders Laban Tibita and Ibrahim Kasule are part of Uganda Cranes final travelling squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifier match...
2023/24 NPFL: Enyimba Vs Insurance Headlines Opening Day Fixtures
Defending champions Enyimba will take on Bendel Insurance in the opening fixture of the 2023/24 Nigeria Professional Football League season.
The...
Niger Tornadoes Begins Closed Camping Ahead Of New NPFL Season
Niger Tornadoes FC have embarked on closed camping ahead of the new league season scheduled to commence next month. Some key officials, Technical...
CAF Women’s Champions League: Six football clubs arrive Benin
Nigerien side AS Garde Nationale will not take part in the tournament because of the coup in the country.
The post CAF Women’s Champions League:...
Niger coup delays arrival of new Amazulu striker
Victorien Adebayor's arrival at Amazulu has been unavoidably delayed despite the deal being completed.
Katsina United complete trio signing
Katsina United have completed the signing of Hassan Annas, Segun Akinmoladun and Hamisu Saidu. Annas, Akinmoladun and Aminu teamed up with the...
Midfielder Shola returns to Kwara United
Abdulraheem Shola has rejoined Kwara United for a second stint, DAILY POST reports. The 20-year-old played for the Harmony Boys during the 2019...
Jubrin bids Kano Pillars farewell ahead of Niger Tornadoes move
Mustapha Jibrin has announced he is leaving Kano Pillars ahead of a reported return to Niger Tornadoes. Jubrin confirmed his exit from the club in...
Niger Tornadoes re-appoint Abara head coach
Hamza Abarah has been re-appointed head coach of Nigeria Professional Football League side, Niger Tornadoes. Abara had a brief stint with the Ikon...
Young Defender Uche Ezeala Returns To Shooting Stars, Aims To Impress For NPFL Season
Uche Ezeala returning to Shooting Stars Football Club has sparked anticipation and curiosity among fans and pundits alike. Read Also: Kano Pillars...
Ezeala returns to Shooting Stars after Niger Tornadoes loan spell
Uche Ezeala has returned to Shooting Stars after spending last season on loan away from the club. Uche played the 2022-23 Nigeria Professional...
Done Deal: Portuguese Club Feirense Sign Nigerian Youngster
Portuguese second division club, CD Feirense have announced the signing of Nigerian defender, Olamilekan Oyedele.
Oyedele linked up with Feirense...
Babaganaru to take charge as Niger Tornadoes coach
Mohammed Babaganaru is set to be announced as the new head coach of Nigeria Premier League side, Niger Tornadoes. The Ikon Allah Boys are without a...
Evans Kangwa Welcomes 2026 Fifa World Cup Group EDraw
China based Chipolopolo striker Evans Kangwa has welcomed the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying draws that have seen pitted against Morocco in Group...
Naija Super 8 Reaches Exciting Knockout Stage With Akwa United, Remo Stars, Sporting Lagos, Lobi Stars Advancing
The highly anticipated Naija Super 8 tournament has entered its knockout stage, featuring a thrilling lineup of Akwa United, Remo Stars, Sporting...
Niger United and Safety Babes Dominate as First Phase of Ardova Handball Premier League Concludes
Niger United and Safety Babes have emerged as the leaders at the conclusion of the first phase of the Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin. Read...
Harambee Stars drawn against Cote d’Ivoire in 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers
Harambee Stars were on Thursday pooled alongside African football giants Cote d'Ivoire in the expanded 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers. Other teams...
Zambia Drawn Against Morocco in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
ZAMBIA have been drawn against Morocco, Congo Brazzaville, Eritrea, Tanzania, and Niger in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers....
Lagos teams shine at Ardova Handball Premier League
Lagos teams were at their best, yesterday, as they defeated formidable opponents to better their chances in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier...
Katsina SWAN Congratulate Katsina United Fc For Getting Promotion Back To NPFL
Katsina State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN has Congratulated Katsina United Football Club and the good people in the...
Handball: Niger United Coach, Adebayo Blames Missed Opportunities For Draw Against Kano Pillars
Yekini Adebayo, the coach of Niger United, expressed disappointment with his team’s draw against Kano Pillars in the ongoing Ardova Handball...
Ardova League: Abdulwahab hero as Pillars still unbeaten
Goalkeeper Ismaila Abdulwahab was the hero of matchday 3, as he ensured Kano Pillars remained unbeaten at the 2023 Ardova Handball Premier League...
Kano Pillars Escape With Draw Against Niger United On Day 3 Of Ardova Handball Premier League 2023
Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive draw game on day 3 of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2023 phase 1 on Tuesday in Benin City,...
Ardova Handball Premier League 2023:Kano Pillars Escape With Draw Against Niger United On Day 3
24 total views, 24 views today By Our Correspondent Kano Pillars and Niger United played an explosive draw game on day 3 of the Ardova Handball...
Adebayo blames missed chances for Niger United, Pillars draw
Niger United coach, Yekini Adebayo, has blamed his team’s draw with Kano Pillars on missed opportunities by his players, noting that his team had...
Africa: TotalEnergies U23 AFCON - My Team Was Physically Exhausted - Niger Coach Yahaya
[CAF] Niger faced a decisive Group B match against Mali in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023, fully aware that...
Abubakar resumes as Lobi Stars head coach
Bala Abubakar has resumed duty as the new head coach of Nigeria Premier League club, Lobi Stars. The former Niger Tornadoes gaffer was expected to...
Abubakar yet to resume at Lobi Stars
Abubakar Bala failed to resume duties at Nigeria Premier League club Lobi Stars as expected, DAILY POST reports. Abubakar was expected to...
U23 AFCON (Gr.B): An explosive 3rd and final day
Group B is the most tightly contested of this U23 Africa Cup of Nations. The second day, played on Wednesday 28 June, put everything back into...
Abubakar bids Niger Tornadoes farewell ahead of Lobi Stars move
Niger Tornadoes’ head coach, Bala Abubakar, has announced that he is leaving the club ahead of his reported move to Lobi Stars. Abubakar confirmed...
Bala Sends Farewell Message To Tornadoes, Joins Lobi Stars Friday
LAGOS – Bala Abubakar has sent an emotional farewell message to Niger Tornadoes after he resigned from his position as Head Coach to join Lobi...
Africa: TotalEnergies U23 Afcon - Mali Coach Acknowledges Tough Challenge From Egypt
[CAF] Badara Alou Diallo, the head coach of Mali's U23 team, has emphasized the need for his squad to redouble their efforts ahead of their final...
Africa: TotalEnergies U23 AFCON - Niger Celebrates Historic Victory
[CAF] A remarkable moment unfolded at Tangier's Grand Stade as Niger clinched their first-ever win in the TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup of Nations...
Niger secures historic victory with 1-0 win against Gabon in U-23 Africa Cup of Nations
An unforgettable moment unfolded at Tangier's Grand Stade as Niger clinched their first-ever win in the TotalEnergies U-23 Africa Cup of Nations...
Africa: TotalEnergies U23 AFCON - Niger Coach Yahaya Unfazed By Injuries Ahead of Gabon Clash
[CAF] Niger's U23 team is gearing up to face Gabon in a Group B encounter of the TotalEnergies CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023, and head...
Africa: TotalEnergies U23 AFCON - Gabon Coach Preaches Do-or-Die Attitude for Crucial Niger Match
[CAF] Gabon's national team is gearing up for a make-or-break encounter against Niger at the Ibn Batouta Stadium, fully aware that their chances of...
Africa: TotalEnergies U23 AFCON - Holders Egypt and Niger Play Out to Goalless Draw
[CAF] Egypt and Niger battled to a goalless draw in the opening Group B match at the on-going TotalEnergies CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)...
Africa: Niger Happy to Hold Reigning Champions Egypt - Coach Yahaya
[CAF] Niger coach Zakariaou Ibrahim Yahaya has praised his players for their brave display that saw them hold defending champions Egypt at the...
U23 AFCON: Ghana and Mali get wins as Egypt stumble against Niger
Day 1 of the Africa Cup of Nations U23 continued on Sunday after Saturday's kick-off. In Pool A, Ghana outclassed the DRC, but not without a few...
Morocco Edge Guinea In U-23 AFCON Opener
Hosts Morocco rallied from a goal down to beat Guinea 2-1 in the opening Group A match of the CAF U-23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023.
Skipper...
Egypt U-23 boss Micale vows a strong start in AFCON opener
Egypt U-23 national team head coach Rogério Micale believes his side can get to a winning start int he 2023 AFCON opener against Niger. The...
Lobi Stars set to sign Okoromi from Niger Tornadoes
Lobi Stars are in advanced talks with Niger Tornadoes for star striker, David Okoromi. According to a source from the Markurdi-based outfits camp,...
Tanzania Taifa Stars beat Niger to move closer to 2023 Afcon dream
Tanzania TAIFA Stars beat Niger 1-0 to make a step further towards qualifying for the Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) finals. The crucial game at...
Tanzania: Afcon Qualification - Tanzania 1-0 Niger
[Daily News] TAIFA Stars have defeated Niger 1-0 to make a step further towards qualifying for the Africa cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
Uganda 1-2 Algeria: Cranes Left With Calculators After Defeat
AFCON Qualifiers Group F Sunday Results:•Tanzania 1-0 Niger•Uganda 1-2 Algeria September 4•Niger Vs Uganda•Algeria Vs Tanzania Table: Uganda Cranes...
Preview: Tanzania vs. Niger - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Tanzania and Niger, including predictions, team news and possible...
Tragedy in Local Football Match, as Lightning Strikes Referee Dead in Suleja
A friendly football match held in Madalla town, Niger State, took a tragic turn when a referee, identified as Mustafa Coach 02, was reportedly...
Football referee dies after being struck by LIGHTNING during match as he told players to take cover from storm
A REFEREE has died after being struck by lightning during a match.
Nigerian official Mustapha Bello was taking charge of a friendly game on Tuesday...
Niger college wins foundation Gold cup as soccer tourney ends in Benin
…As Convener faults official conduct.at the tournament By Bianca Iboma-Emefu The fifth edition of Gregory Imafidon Foundation, soccer tourney for...
Gusau, Sanusi extol Sunday Dare on national award of CON
President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau and the General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi have congratulated the Honourable...
Unstoppable Falconets take on determined Togo in U20 WAFU B Girls Cup of Nations showpiece
In a thrilling encounter set to ignite the passion of football enthusiasts, Nigeria’s U20 female team, the Falconets, will lock horns with their...
WAFU B U20: Five key takeaways from Falconets’ crushing 7-0 win over Niger Republic
Nigeria scored seven times as they make mincemeat of the Niger Republic at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi to begin their adventure at the 2023...
NPFL: Remo Stars, Enyimba, Sunshine Secure Super Six Spot; Wikki Relegated
Three more clubs; Remo Stars, Enyimba and Sunshine Stars earned a berth in the Nigeria Premier Football League Super Six on the final day of the...
Nigeria 7-0 Niger: Esther Ajakaye masterclass lifts Falconets to excellent WAFU B U20 opener
The Nigerian u20 national team was several classes above their opponents as they recorded a huge win in Ghana Esther Ajakaye scored a hattrick as...
WAFU Zone B Girl's Cup Nigeria 7 Niger 0: Ajakaye stars with hat-trick for Falconets
Nigeria's Super Falconets mauled Niger Republic 7-0 in their first game of the maiden edition of the West Africa Football Union Zone B U-20 Girl's...
Sunshine Stars’ Onovo reflects on Tornadoes win against Niger Tornadoes
Sunshine Stars forward, David Onovo has revealed that matchday 17 against Niger Tornadoes was the team’s biggest win of the season. The Owena Waves...
NPFL: Bayelsa United coach confident of escpaing relegation
Bayelsa United head coach, Tiebowei Diepreye, has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to avoid relegation in the Nigeria Premier Football...