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Photo: Chief of Staff to Imo State Governor Barrister Nnamdi Anyaehie (left) with NNL Chairman George Aluo at the NNL AGM in Owerri on Friday. With them is Anambra FA chairman Chikelue Iloenyosi (right) and IMO FA Chairman Barrister Ifeanyi Dike (left) Heartland FC of Owerri will do battle with Crown, Ogbomosho in the NNL season opener on October 31 at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. This fixture was confirmed at the NNL Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place Friday (today) at the Rockview hotel Owerri. Heartland tutored by Nigerian soccer legend Emmanuel Amuneke would contend with top clubs like Remo Stars and Edel Fc in Conference A of the Most Important League for the group’s sole ticket. The colorful Owerri AGM was graced by governor of Imo State ably represented by his Chief of Staff Barrister Nnamdi Anyaehie and state   Sports Commissioner Obinna Onyeocha.

Defending champions, Rehoboth Fc and Believers Fc are set for an exciting final after securing their places in the  ongoing 21st edition of the annual Bishop Mike Okonkwo Football championship. To get to the finals, Rehoboth, defeated Future Stars 99 Fc 1-0 while Believers Fc despatched Giggson Fc 3-1 in the second semi final clash decided at Bridge Institute ( NITEL) playground, Oshodi. In the women category, Wabbak Fc will meet Future Stars 99 Fc to determine who will be crowned champion of both competitions that will be decided on Saturday, August 29, 2026.   Speaking ahead of the finals, Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee of the championship, Deacon Malachy Ndubuzor, said that they're putting things together to ensure a successful finals, noting that all the teams that qualified for the finals are capable of lifting the trophy. "I want to tell you that we're looking forward to a successful finals on the 29th of this month. All the teams that qualifie...

With the sole aim of ensuring transparency and accountability, the Nigeria National League (NNL) Board will present its 2025/2026 Audited Accounts and Financial Statements at its Board Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday 21 August,2026. The audited accounts will detail the League Board’s income, donations, sponsorships received, expenses, liabilities, and assets. The audit was conducted by reputable firm Gokay & Co. (Chartered Accountant), known over the years for accuracy and integrity. Speaking ahead of the AGM, *NNL Chairman, Mr. George Aluo*, said:   _"With each passing season, the League Board engages an audit firm to go through our books and present the true picture of the Board’s performance. They also review weaknesses in our control systems and suggest ways forward."_ Also speaking, *NNL Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Attah*, stated that:   _"A proper accounting system will be entrenched through yearly audits...

By: Mustapha Aliyu The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the impactful initiatives of his administration, particularly the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), describing the student-loan scheme as a laudable intervention capable of transforming the lives of thousands of Nigerian youths. Gusau, while speaking in Abuja on the importance of government policies that directly improve the welfare and future prospects of young Nigerians, particularly, youth development, said he had personally come across more than 2,000 undergraduate students, who are benefiting from the student-loan initiative. According to the Zamfara born Football Administrator, the NELFUND programme is giving many students from less-privileged backgrounds an opportunity to pursue their academic dreams without allowing financial difficulties to terminate their education. The NFF President's commendation...

The Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association (OYSFA), is set to bring together key football stakeholders across the state for a strategic stakeholders' meeting aimed at discussing the development, restructuring and future direction of football in Oyo State. The high-level meeting, scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon, will take place at Café One, Iwo Road, Ibadan, near Sterling Bank, Iwo Road Branch, Abayomi, Ibadan. The initiative is part of the growing efforts of the Foundation and OYSFA to create a stronger, more coordinated and sustainable football structure across the state. The meeting is being convened under the leadership of the Founder and Chairman of the Pillar of Sports Youth Development Foundation, Mr. Temitope Ademola Obideyi, in collaboration with the Oyo State Football Association, under HRM Oba James Oluyemi Odeniran, the Alakinyele of Akinyele. The organisers...

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially unveiled the identity of the *8 teams promoted from the Nationwide League One (NLO)* ahead of its *17th Annual General Meeting* in Owerri this Friday. The promoted teams will be *formally welcomed* at the AGM, which will also feature the presentation of the *2025/2026 Audited Accounts*. *According to the NNL Secretariat the 8 promoted clubs are:* 1. *Dekkal Khairu FC* - Osun State   2. *Mighty Jets Feeders* - Plateau State   3. *Neurospark FC* - FCT, Abuja   4. *DMD FC* - Borno State   5. *Right-2-Win FC* - Abia State   6. *OYC FC* - Delta State   7. *Junior Danburan FC* - Katsina State   8. *Ikorodu City FA* - Lagos State   Speaking ahead of the AGM, *NNL Chairman, Chief George Aluo* said:   _"It is a delight to have the promoted teams join the NNL fold from the NLO. We hope they will abide by the tenets of the league which p...