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2024/2025 NPFL Season Referees Watch; Ramon Abdulrahman  Adeniji Shows Class Since stepping into the big stage as an NPFL referee, a renowned visual artist cum arbiter,  Ramon Abdulrahman Adeniji has lived up to expectations and emerged as one of the best for the concluded season. The centre referee from Lagos state council also  appears to be one of those learning the ladder of growth in refereeing with perfection. His disposition as one of the young referees coming up as good replacement for the aging ones emerged in his first game of the season as referee in Umuahia; Abia Warriors Vs Enyimba, where he showed class during the Abia derby. The manner the member of the Mushin Society member took charge of the brotherly war was enough signal he has arrived to be trusted for tough games. Subsequently, because of the confidence reposed on him by the NFF Referees Committee, he was entrusted with another tough derby; Rangers Vs Enyimba as the referee before the fina...

Papa Daniel Poised for Young Boys Transfer Niger Tornadoes midfielder, Papa Daniel, is on the verge of joining Swiss club Young Boys.  Papa Daniel's performance this season for the Ikon Allah Boys, which includes three goals and three assists in 21 league appearances, has caught the attention of the Swiss club.  The 23-year-old player, who earned a Super Eagles call-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and was part of the home-based Super Eagles team that qualified for the 2024 CHAN, is reportedly offered a two-year contract by Young Boys, according to Africa Foot.  Daniel previously played in Europe with Turkish club Adanaspor, where he terminated his contract due to unpaid wages. Credit: super Eagles media hub

Football stakeholders and fans gathered in Alimosho for the highly anticipated final of the Alimosho Ramadan Cup on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The intense showdown took place at BRAVO-G Field, where Shindara FC and Orphiel FC battled for glory. The match ended in a goalless draw after regulation time, leading to a dramatic penalty shootout. Shindara FC emerged victorious with a 4-2 win, securing the coveted title in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Dignitaries present at the event included Otunba Gabriel Davies, President of Ottasolo FC; Alhaji Abdullah Nakelly, President of Spartan FC and board member of the Lagos State Football Association; and Dr. Ibrahim Kolade, CEO of Sports Medical Awareness and an NPFL match commissioner. Speaking at the event, the trio called on the Lagos State Government to invest in sports infrastructure by developing a modern football pitch in Agege and Alimosho. They emphasized that such facilities would enhance football development, nurture young t...

'25 Ramadan Cup: Shindara FC edge Orphiel to emerge champions Shindara FC emerged victorious of the 2025 Ramadan Cup after beating Orphiel FC in the final on Monday. The pulsating encounter unfortunately ended goalless at regulation time despite fireworks from both sides. Consequently, penalty kicks had to settle the showdown at the Bravo-G field AKA Federal All Star Field in Alimosho, Lagos. The spot kicks saw Shindara FC triumph over Orphiel FC 4-2. The final showdown had lot of football administrators like Otunba Gabriel Davies.... president of Ottasolo FC , Alhaji Abdullah Nakelly President of Spartan FC/LSFA Board member, Dr Ibrahim Kolade, CEO sport medical Awareness/NPFL match commissioner. The administrators unanimously asked the assistance of the Lagos State Governor to establish a football pitch in Alimosho. The Ramadan Cup is under the sponsorship of Mukail Omolola Olugbokiki.

Young Striker Emersons Praisegod Joins RSC Hamsik on Loan. Slovakian football club RSC Hamsik has announced the signing of Emersons Praisegod, a talented young striker from Unique Futbol Academy. The move follows a series of rigorous negotiations and marks a significant milestone in Emersons' budding career. Emersons was one of five promising players discovered by one of the foreign scouts; Diego Martins during the Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program in Lagos, November 2023. He impressed scouts while representing AlKali Football Academy, catching the attention of Diego Martins, who facilitated his move to RSC Hamsik. After signing with RSC Hamsik, Emersons was drafted into the club's U19 team. His impressive performances earned him a promotion to the main team, where he will play alongside former Napoli star Marek Hamsik who is the owner of the club. This opportunity is particularly significant, as Hamsik is currently preparing for his retirement testimonial match. Unique FA...