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By Muzammil Dalhatu Yola   ‎Nigerian winger Ibrahim Sa'id has been named the Lime G4 Claims Player of the Month for October at Motherwell, after a month where he carried the Steelmen on his shoulders with pace, power and moments of pure magic.   The award, sponsored by Lime G4 Claims and voted for by the Motherwell supporters, is the first Player of the Month award Said has won since his arrival at Fir Park in 2025, and it could not have come at a better time for the club. ‎ ‎THE MONTH THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING ‎ ‎October was the month Sa'id went from a promising winger to Motherwell's main man. ‎ ‎He was a constant threat in the middle of the pitch, using his pace, strength and trickery to create chances, beat defenders and drag his team forward in every game. ‎ ‎The standout moment came on Wednesday, 28th October 2026 at McDiarmid Park against St Johnstone. ‎ ‎With Motherwell trailing 1-0 and on a six-match losing run, Said took the game by himself. After already forcing ...

By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye A weekend that saw legendary Ahmed Musa of Kano Pillars play his first game in a month after recovering from an illness, Kabiru Tijjani of Ranchers Bees and Harrison Ebah of Nasarawa United reaching 100 NPFL appearances, down to Ranchers Bees playing in their third adopted home this season. Ranchers Bees of Kaduna have become the first team in the EuroMatch NPFL to play at home in three different venues (not banished) in a single season.* Earlier in the season, Ranchers had played a total of five home matches in the 12-week-old league; one in Katsina, three in Kano and one in Minna. Who knows, in the remaining 14 home games this season, we might still see an additional venue, as they are still hoping to return to Kaduna before the end of the season. For the second time in a week, Rangers International's game became the centre of attraction again after AR1 cancelled Kwara United's equaliser, pointing out a foul in the sequence (throw-in) that led to the...

By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye It was an interesting weekend in the EuroMatch NPFL Matchday 11 as 24 goals were scored in Ten Matches across different venues in the Country. In Lagos,Inter Lagos search for a Home win continues,Ranchers Bees got their first point on the road,Barau FC played their Seventh draw the highest by any team this Season and for the Four in a row and Nasarawa Utd finally conceded and lost a game after Five Matches. Nasarawa Utd not only concedes a goal in Five Matches but also suffered their first defeat in Six Games in Kano as they bow down to Kano Pillars 2-0 at Sani Abacha Stadium. The biggest game of the week which was between Rivers Utd and Rangers International,though it ended in a draw but the story surrounding the refusal of the Home Team to grant the Broadcast partners permission to set up their equipment for the live broadcast saying it wasn’t in the live broadcast scheduled for the Matchday based on what was communicated to them but a different letter show...

By Ado Salisu  Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has suspended his community intervention projects in Gombe State, alleging political victimisation involving Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya and some associates of the governor.  The suspended initiatives include the ongoing Emir’s Championship Cup, which has reached the semi-final stage, and activities planned to commemorate the centenary of Hassan Central Primary School, Gombe.  Gara Gombe announced the decision in a statement signed by his media aide, Azubuike Nathaniel, saying the suspension would remain in force until further notice.  He said the decision followed what he described as a conspiracy and coordinated campaign of political victimisation against him. According to the statement, the projects, implemented under the Green with Green (GWG) and Gombe Grassroot Movement (GGM), were established and solely funded by Gara Gombe to promote youth development, identify talents and foster peaceful coexistence across the st...

By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye Eight matches were played over the weekend across the country. Rivers United's unbeaten run ended in Benin, Shooting Stars earned their first away point, while North Central teams Nasarawa United and Niger Tornadoes continued their impressive performances as they defeated Abia State teams Enyimba (at home) and Abia Warriors (away) 1-0 respectively. The Southwest Derby between Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars in Lagos delivered as expected, with Shooting Stars claiming their first away point of the season. Another thing that caught my attention was that while a lot of EuroMatch NPFL teams are amplifying their travels by air, Shooting Stars showcased how they used rail to travel to Lagos by train. Nasarawa United's impressive performance in the league continues - four wins and one draw in their last five games, six goals scored and zero conceded. It was a top-class performance from three of the four National U23 team invitees - goalkeeper Chinemerem, Joef...

  By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye It was a Goals galore week even though Two games ended goalless,Kano Pillars suffered their first defeat of the 2026/2027 EuroMatch NPFL Season in Jos,Shooting Stars woes continue and Sporting Lagos win their first Home game of the Season. Kano Pillars suffered their first loss of the Season in a woeful manner as they didn’t only surrender the three points to Plateau Utd but were humiliated by the Gbenga Ogunbote tutored side. Rivers Utd held Abia Warriors in Aba which means they are the only team yet to lose a game this Season in the EuroMatch NPFL. For the third straight Week this Season,NO away win in the EuroMatch NPFL on Matchday 8,there were Seven 7️⃣ wins and Three 3️⃣ Draws over the weekend. Sporting Lagos secured their first Home win in the EuroMatch NPFL this Season after coming back from a goal down to beat Bendel Insurance 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Barau FC drop their first point at home this Season after playing out a 2-2 D...

  By Abdullahi Shehu Karaye It was an entertaining week in all the Ten Matches played over the weekend starting from the only game played on Saturday in Kano to the remaining fixtures that were played on Sunday. Kano Pillars and Rivers Utd are now the only Teams that are still unbeaten in the Seven-week-Old League. The Matchday 7 looks like the previous Matchday 6 in terms of results. Seven Home wins and Three draws were recorded across which means another week without an away win making it Three out of Seven Matchdays with no away wins. Bendel Insurance ended Barau FC’s unbeaten run in Benin with a 4-1 win. With Barau losing to the Benin Arsenals, it now means only Kano Pillars and Rivers Utd are unbeaten in the league. After holding Kano Pillars to 1-1 Draw in Kano,Sporting Lagos have now won more points (7) on the road than any other team in the League. Kano Pillars have failed to win at least One of their Double home matches for the first in their history,drawing Enyimba (0-0) ...

COO Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo Warns of Suspension, Expulsion and NFF Disciplinary Action ‎By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎The Nationwide League One (NLO) has drawn a hard line against the growing trend of private football competitions in Nigeria, issuing a formal Cease and Desist Order to all its affiliated clubs. ‎In a strongly-worded circular signed by its Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo, and addressed to all NLO clubs through their respective State Football Associations, the league's secretariat declared participation in unauthorized private leagues as "unauthorized, irregular, and a direct violation of the statutes and regulations governing football in Nigeria." ‎The letter, titled “CEASE AND DESIST ORDER – ENGAGEMENT IN UNAUTHORISED PRIVATE LEAGUES” was also extended to all clubs currently participating or intending to participate in any private league within the jurisdiction of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ‎NLO: Stop Immediately or Face Sanctions ‎The N...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎ ‎The Director General of the National Productivity Centre of Nigeria, Dr. Baffa Babba Danagundi, has donated a total of ₦8 million to support football development in Kano State. The donation includes ₦6 million for the registration of CAF A Licence for coaches and ₦2 million for Kano football veterans and families of deceased members. ‎ ‎The pledge was made on tuesday 18th August 2026 during a courtesy visit by a delegation of Kano football veterans led by Umar Hussain, popularly known as Umar Serious. The delegation, in conjunction with the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, Kano State Chapter NFCA Kano Chapter under the leadership of Barrister Ibrahim Gwadabe, presented a request for financial support to assist coaches with the cost of CAF A Licence registration. ‎ ‎Responding promptly to the appeal, Dr. Danagundi approved a grant of ₦6,000,000 to cover part of the registration fees for three coaches. Under the arrangement, the beneficiaries will join...

  ‎By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎ ‎Defending champions Off Campus A retained their title in style on thursday, July 16, 2026, after edging Area IV 1-0 in a thrilling final of the Sixth Edition of the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, ADUSTECH, Inter-Hostel Football Competition at the University Sports Arena.  ‎ ‎The final, played before a packed crowd of students and staff, delivered three weeks of entertaining football to a close. Off Campus A scored the only goal of the match to secure back-to-back titles, while Area IV put up a spirited fight that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. ‎ ‎A total of eight hostels contested the three-week tournament for top honours. In recognition of their efforts, the University rewarded all participating hostels with N1.3 million in prize money to be distributed according to their final positions. Dangote Hall finished third in the competition. ‎ ‎In his remarks at the closing ceremony, the Vice Ch...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎ ‎All roads will lead to the University Sports Arena on Thursday, July 16, 2026, by 4:00pm as Off Campus A and Area IV hostels battle for glory in the grand finale of the Sixth Edition of the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil, ADUSTECH, Inter-Hostel Vice Chancellor’s Football Competition. ‎ ‎The three-week tournament featured eight hostels drawn from across the university community, and delivered weeks of thrilling, entertaining football from ADUSTECH students. From group stages to the knockout rounds, the competition showcased raw talent, school pride, and the growing sports culture on campus, with fans trooping out daily to cheer their hostels to victory. ‎ ‎The tournament is part of the university’s deliberate drive to develop sports and student engagement under the leadership of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai. Through the office of the Dean, Students Affairs, Professor Muhammad Abdulkadir Dambazau, and the Direc...

By Ado Salisu  Government Secondary School, Damaturu will confront GSS, Goneri counterpart in the first semi-final of the maiden edition of Sam Okwaraji Under-16 soccer tournament in Yobe state. The two semi finalists and the final matches would be played between today Sunday and tomorrow Monday at the Game Village, Damaturu where the state commissioner of ministry of education, Professor Abba Idris is expected to be the special guest of honour. The tournament, organized by the Sam Okwaraji Foundation and Nigerian Schools Sports Federation NSSF in conjunction with the Nigerian Football Federation NFF and sponsoring by First Bank Plc aimed at developing and identify hidden hidden talents at grassroots level across the country. The Sports Coordinator in Yobe state ministry of education, Hassan Dauda described the performance of the participating teams as superb, charging them to keep it up. Hassan Dauda however, commended the state governor, Mai Mala Buni and the state commi...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎The Directorate of Sports at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil (ADUSTECH), under the dynamic leadership of Director Abubakar Abdussalam, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated 6th edition of the Students Inter Hostel Football VCs Cup. The exhilarating tournament is set to kick off on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the university’s sports arena, where Off Campus A will face off against Area VI in the opening match. ‎This year’s edition pits eight spirited hostels against each other, divided into two competitive groups. Group A features Off Campus A, Area VI, Area III, and Off Campus B, while Group B includes Area I, Area II, Dangote Hall, and Kano Hall. With the stakes high and pride on the line, the participating teams are eager to showcase their skills and strive for glory. ‎Director Abdussalam expressed his gratitude to the Vice Chancellor, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, along with the principal officers and Dean of Student Af...

By Khalid Bello Fagge ‎ Barau GM Iofa answered again. Not with rhetoric. With results. ‎Yesterday against Sunshine FC, the pressure was relentless and the stakes unforgiving. President Cup 2026 tolerates no error. A single lapse terminates a campaign. Yet his side remained composed, executed the tactical blueprint, and delivered when it mattered most. Final score: Sunshine FC 1-2 Barau FC. ‎He did it again. Another victory. Another trial surmounted. Another advancement to the quarter-final. While skeptics murmured, his squad toiled. While commentators speculated, the scoreboard rendered its verdict. ‎George Orwell: "In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." In football, truth is uncompromising. It resides in 90 minutes of discipline, in positional integrity, in clinical execution. Yesterday that truth was inscribed in Barau FC colours. No embellishment required. Sunshine FC 1-2 Barau FC. ‎John Wooden: "Success is peace of mind which is a direct resul...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, is set to host the 7th edition of its Inter-Union Sports Competition, tagged the VC Unity Cup 2026, in a renewed push to strengthen staff cohesion and promote healthy living across campus. ‎ ‎The competition will bring together four staff unions of the university: the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT). Participants will compete in 11 sporting events including football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, badminton, chess, draughts, darts, athletics, shot put, and discus. ‎ ‎The competition is scheduled to officially open on Monday, May 18, 2026, with a football clash between SSANU and NASU. Organizers said the opening fixture is expected to set the tone for what promises to be an intense and entertaining tourname...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎ ‎The Vice-Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (ADUST), Wudil, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, was honoured by the university’s Directorate of Sports on thursday 14th May 2026 in his office. The recognition ceremony was announced in a press statement signed by the University Information and Public Relations Unit Officer, Baffa A. Hamdullahi. ‎The award of honour was presented to the Vice-Chancellor in appreciation of his immense support for the development of sports in the university since he assumed office. According to the Director of Sports, Abdussalam Garba, the gesture was also meant to express gratitude for the attention and total commitment the Vice-Chancellor has consistently given to sporting activities on campus. Responding, Professor Yakasai expressed delight at the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the Sports Directorate and other units across the university. “We will make sure we put in our best to ensure ...

‎By Ado Salisu and Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎The Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF), in partnership with the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), has launched a three-day capacity-building programme for Physical and Health Education (PHE) teachers in Kano State, reinforcing a nationwide drive to strengthen grassroots sports development. ‎ ‎Sponsored by Olympic Solidarity, the training follows successful editions in Ogun and Plateau States. Over 100 PHE teachers from across Kano are participating in the training at Government Girls College (GGC), Dala, where they are being equipped with modern tools in Olympic Values Education (OVEP), sports psychology, coaching, sports science, talent identification, and athlete development. ‎The OVEP framework, developed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), integrates the core values of excellence, friendship, and respect into both classroom and sports instruction. ‎ ‎Speaking at the opening ceremony, NSSF President Olabisi Joseph emphasiz...

By Ado Salisu ‎The leadership of the Nigerian School Sports Federation (NSSF) has been commended for its laudable programmes aimed at promoting and developing various sporting activities across the country. ‎ ‎The Director/Principal of Government Girls College (GGC) Dala Kano, Hajia Hauwa Nuhu Wali, made the commendation while receiving executive members of the NSSF led by its President, Mrs. Olabisi Joseph, who paid her a courtesy visit in her office in Kano. ‎ ‎The visit was part of the activities lined up for a workshop organized by the NSSF in collaboration with the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC), with support from Olympic Solidarity. ‎ ‎According to the Principal, the Federation’s leadership deserves commendation for organizing various sporting events at both state and federal government levels despite the financial constraints facing the NSSF. ‎ ‎Hajia Hauwa Wali called on local, state, and federal governments, as well as multinational corporations, to partner with the...

By Muzammil Dalha Yola ‎The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, on Saturday led a high-powered delegation to Kano on a condolence visit over the death of former NFA Chairman, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Galadima, MFR. ‎The elder statesman passed away on Saturday in Kano at the age of 78 after a protracted illness. ‎Speaking during the visit, Gusau described the late Galadima as a “selfless, unique, and astute administrator who is difficult to find in this contemporary era and was widely respected for his integrity and devotion to sports development.” ‎“He sacrificed his life in serving both Kano State and Nigeria in many capacities with discipline, commitment, dedication, integrity and sincerity,” Gusau said. “His loss is not only to the people of Kano but to Nigeria at large.” ‎The NFF president added that Galadima was both a father and teacher to many in the football family. “He guided and advised us alwa...

By Admin ‎Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha DAM Foundation has earmarked $10,000 for winners of the Northwest Basketball Championship scheduled to hold from April 16 to 19, 2026 in Kano. ‎The prize breakdown shows that in the male category, the winners will go home with $5,000, runners-up $2,000, and third place $1,000. ‎In the female category, the winner will receive $1,500 and the runners-up $500. ‎According to the tournament sponsor, Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha, other consolation prizes are also expected to be awarded during the championship. ‎The tournament, sponsored by the Dr. Abdullahi Mustapha DAM Foundation, will feature both male and female teams competing for honors in what promises to be a landmark sporting event. ‎Participating male teams include Zamfara Shooters, Kebbi Warriors, Sokoto Galaxy, Katsina Desert Warriors, Jigawa Golden Stars, Kaduna Fresh Stars, host state Kano Giants, and NTITII Thunder Basketball Team, all set to showcase their emerging talents on a competitive regional pl...