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The Management, Technical Crew, and Staff of Ilaji Football Club express their deepest condolences to the football community following the sudden passing of Mr. Kehinde Ojelowo, Secretary of the Oyo State Football Association and Director of Organisation at the Oyo State Sports Council. We stand in solidarity with his family during this profound loss. "I was in disbelief until I sought confirmation. This is truly painful, but we must accept God's will. He gives and takes away. "I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Kehinde Ojelowo for some time now.  His unwavering dedication, professionalism, principles, and faith were exemplary. His loss is an immense sorrow for the entire football world  "On behalf of Ilaji Football Club, we extend our sympathy to all sports lovers in Oyo State and beyond." Babatunde Odubola   Sport Manager,   Ilaji FC

By Wale Oyekanmi The Technical Adviser of Jigawa Golden Stars, Coach Abdullahi Adamu, has expressed profound gratitude to Jigawa State Governor, His Excellency Umar Namadi, for renovating the Dutse Township Stadium with modern facilities. The governor recently approved the stadium as the home ground for Jigawa Golden Stars ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League season. Coach Adamu, in an exclusive interview with WooSportsNews, commended the governor for his unwavering support for sports development in the state.  "I'd like to commend the effort of the state government for renovating and giving the Dutse Township Stadium a facelift. This is a sign that the governor has the interest of the youth at heart and we will do our best not to disappoint him when the season starts," he said. The team has resumed training on the new turf, and Coach Adamu believes the relocation will have a positive impact on the players.  "We have started training ...

By Wale Oyekanmi The Technical Adviser of Jigawa Golden Stars, Coach Abdullahi Adamu, has expressed profound gratitude to Jigawa State Governor, His Excellency Umar Namadi, for renovating the Dutse Township Stadium with modern facilities. The governor recently approved the stadium as the home ground for Jigawa Golden Stars ahead of the upcoming Nigeria National League season. Coach Adamu, in an exclusive interview with WooSportsNews, commended the governor for his unwavering support for sports development in the state.  "I'd like to commend the effort of the state government for renovating and giving the Dutse Township Stadium a facelift. This is a sign that the governor has the interest of the youth at heart and we will do our best not to disappoint him when the season starts," he said. The team has resumed training on the new turf, and Coach Adamu believes the relocation will have a positive impact on the players.  "We have started training ...

Three referees in Nigeria have been sanctioned for offences related to  improper handling of matches assigned to them.  In week 8 matches of the NPFL, three of the referees who handled two different matches have been suspended indefinitely by the NFF Referees Committee.  While Mohammed B Tuta of Adamawa and Benue's Ben Japhet, Referee and Assistant Referee 1, respectively of the Kano Pillars vs Shooting Stars game were punished for what the NFF Referees Committee accused them of "acting in manners outside the provisions of the laws of the game and brings the game into disrepute", the letter signed by the  Committee secretary, Ameenu Mohammed indicated that the Nassarawa against Rangers referee, Ikechukwu Taiwo of Rivers State was sanctioned for awarding "unjustified penalty" awarded. The three referees were suspended indefinitely.

Former Nigeria International, Mutiu Adepoju has told the Super Eagles handler, Eric Chelle not to play Tolu Arokodare against Benin Republic on Tuesday. Nigeria now has a date with Benin Republic, which is their last game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. They beat Lesotho 2-1 on Tuesday to further keep hopes alive but must surely beat Benin Republic to stand any chance of travelling to North America next year. The Headmaster as Mutiu fondly called warned that Chelle must not repeat the mistake of starting Arokodare in Nigeria’s starting lineup following the striker’s underwhelming performance against Lesotho. Arokodare, who plays his club football at Wolverhampton Wanderers, failed to live up to expectations against Lesotho. Adepoju told Sporty TV that the team’s “first-half performance was poor and lacking attacking intent.” He was disappointed with the Wolves striker’s failure to head the ball into the net, adding that his “failure to direct the ball p...

The management of Enyimba Football Club, under the leadership of Chairman Nwankwo Kanu, remains united and committed to the club's success. This was emphasized by the club's Sporting Director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, in response to baseless and malicious reports alleging internal conflicts within the club. In a statement, Ekwueme categorically denied the claims, highlighting the club's unwavering focus on restoring Enyimba FC's former glory.  "Our focus remains intact, and we are resolute in our pursuit of excellence. We are aware of the efforts of our detractors, but we remain unshaken and focused on our objectives." Ekwueme expressed the team's gratitude to the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, for his unwavering support and recent donation of a coaster and a Hummer bus to the club. These gestures have significantly boosted the team's morale and ensured the prompt payment of players' salaries.  "The players and offic...