By Abdullahi Yusuf Katsina State Government has dissolved the management of Katsina United Football Club with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement signed by the State Sports Commissioner, Yusuf Rabiu…
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NPFL: Kano Pillars secures slim win over Katsina United
Kano Pillars Football Club on Saturday, defeated visiting Katsina United 1-0 in the match day two of the Nigeria Premier League (NPL). Pillars shrugged off their last week away loss to Sunshine…
Players, supporters attack referee over poor officiating in Ebonyi gov’s cup
Players and supporters from the Ishielu Local Government Area team vented their frustration towards referee Sebastian Onwe due to what they perceived as poor officiating during final of the Ebonyi State governor’s…
FIFA suspends Spanish football chief over Hermoso kiss
FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief, Luis Rubiales from all football related activities for three months over allegations of an unwanted kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s…
Novelty Match: Kano police team beats NUJ 2-0
By Abdullahi Yusuf Kano State Police Command team, the CP Boys, on Wednesday defeated the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) team 2-0 in a keenly contested peace novelty match. The novelty football…
AFCON 2026/27: CAF officials to arrive Kano Monday for inspection
Officials of Confederation of Africa Football are expected to arrive the ancient city of Kano Monday to inspect Sani Abacha Stadium and other facilities ahead of 2026/2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The…
Neymar leaves PSG to become latest star to join Saudi football league
Brazil’s Neymar is transferring from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Al-Hilal, the player and Saudi club announced on Tuesday. “I am here in Saudi Arabia. I am in Hilal,” Neymar announced in a…
Senegal’s Mane joins Saudi side Al-Nassr from Bayern
Bayern Munich’s Senegal forward, Sadio Mane has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr after one season with the Bundesliga champions, both clubs said on Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed but media…
Governor Abba unveils Abdullahi Maikaba as new Technical Adviser for Kano Pillars
Kano state Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf, announced the appointment of Abdullahi Maikaba as the new Technical Adviser for Kano Pillars during an unveiling ceremony held today at the State Government House….
Sam Decent FC clinches victory in 2023 Imo Football League
In an exhilarating showdown at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri on Sunday, Sam Decent FC secured a remarkable 2-0 victory over Emmanuel FC of Orlu to claim the championship title in the…
Michael Emenalo Appointed Director of Saudi Pro League
The Saudi Pro League has appointed former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo as its first director of football. The 57-year-old Nigerian will be responsible for overseeing all football matters in the league,…
Triennial Congress: Newly sworn-in President thanks delegates, vows to lead inclusive, progressive SWAN
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu The newly sworn-in President of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has expressed gratitude to the delegates, immediate past leadership and others who contributed…
NNL Super 8: Kano Pillars constitutes committee to probe poor outing
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has constituted a five-man committee, to investigate the club’s poor performance in the just concluded 2023 Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 Competition in Asaba,…
2022 Transparency, good governance Report: NGO scores Ganduje high
The administration of former Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje in Kano state will continue to be remembered for it’s far-reaching developmental policies that place the state on the pedestal of economic prosperity. Former…