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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...