Abia Comets Start the Abia Governor's Cup on a Winning Note.

Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia made a strong start in the Abia State Governor-sponsored Nigerian National League pre-season tournament, defeating Edel FC of Awka 2-0 in their opening match held in Aba.

This tournament, organized in collaboration with the National League Club Owners and Managers Association (NALCOMA), features six teams from the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. In the second match of the day, Kun Khalifat FC and Solution FC played to a goalless draw.

The first half ended without any goals, but Abia Comets broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute thanks to an own goal from Ejike Uzoechi Edel Fc captain . 

Felix Henry followed up with a second goal just four minutes later to secure the victory.

Chief Boniface Uche, chairman of Abia Comets FC and a board member of the NNL, credited Governor Alex Otti for making the tournament possible, emphasizing its importance in providing teams a competitive platform to prepare for the upcoming season.

After the matches, Abia Comets’ coach, Mr. Okechukwu Ejeh, praised his players for their fighting spirit, describing their performance as a preview of what fans can expect in the upcoming season. He also expressed gratitude to the Governor for supporting the tournament.

Another game was played later on as Solution FC played out a Barren Draw with Kun Khalifat football club Owerri 

Edel Fc will continue tomorrow against Ahudiya nnem an Abiriba based NLO Team 

The six participating teams are divided into two groups and will each play three matches, with the top teams from each group advancing to the finals on Thursday

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Ekeleme, not the Killer of Igbo Jah. Iloenyosi

 

The Chairman Anambra State Football Association Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi wades in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the death of the Popular Ogene musician who was killed by a Police officer in Enugu in the weekend.

Iloenyosi Who grew up in Enugu, Played football in Enugu, Sends Condolence Message to the family of the deceased, and urge everyone to be calm as the Police is fully investigating the matter 

With the little information within my reach, Officer Ekeleme is not the Killer of Igbo Jah, but he was the one that caught the trigger happy Officer Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph who shot Igbo Jah.

Ekeleme is the leader of the Anti cult unit where the shooting happened. and not the Shooter as many people thinks.

I urge everyone to calm down and wait for the final outcome of the police report.

Igbo Jah is Dead.,We are not happy about it but we have to watch our actions to prevent further deaths.

The Governor of Enugu State has visited the family of Igbo Jah, and have given his promises to make sure Justice is Served 

It was a sad development as we hope it will not happen the second time.

RIP Igbo Jah.

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Iloenyosi Knocks Aero Contractor, Threatens Legal Action Against The Airline.

 

Former Super Eagles player, Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi has voiced his displeasure and disappointment at what he termed "unprofessional service" of one on Nigerian local airline company, Aero-contractor. 

According to the Anambra FA Chairman he described it as unprofessional and disregard of duty of the highest order. He explained that the airline he boarded from Lagos to Abuja diverted his luggage to Calabar instead of the same Abuja without his knowledge or approval. 

"I am highly disappointed in this airline. This is the highest form of unprofessionalism. How can you divert my luggage that contains sensitive personal belongings that I need to Calabar without my consent. For an airline as big as Aero, this is an unacceptable situation. I am considering legal action against them because of this huge disservice they have given me." 

Iloenyosi went further to disclose that the company has not given him any tangible reason for such actions.

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Anambra State Governorship Election to hold on Saturday 8th November 2025.

 

The Commission has approved that the 2025 Anambra State Governorship election will hold on Saturday 8th November 2025. 

In compliance with the mandatory requirement of 360 days, the formal notice for the election will be published on 13th November 2024. Party primaries will be held from 20th March 2025 to 10th April 2025. 

The candidate nomination portal will open at 9.00am on 18th April 2025 and close at 6.00pm on 12th May 2025. The final list of candidates will be published on 9th June 2025. 

Campaign in public by political parties will commence on 11th June 2025 and end at midnight of Thursday 6th November 2025. Voting will take place in all the 5,720 Polling Units across the State on Saturday 8th November 2025.

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CAF Appoint Panel to decide on the Libya vs Nigeria Case

The Confederation of African Football has established a disciplinary panel, led by Senegal’s Ousmane Kane, to investigate the circumstances surrounding the cancellation of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria,

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The Panel has members such as 

Jane Njeri Onyango of Kenya (Vice-President),  

Norman Arendse,( South Africa)

Mohamed Mostafa El-mashta  (Egypt), and other representatives from Chad, Lesotho, Niger, Uganda, and Sierra Leone.

Remember Nigeria’s  Justice Roli Daibo Harriman serves as the President of CAF’s Appeal Board, with Cape Verde’s Faustino Varela Monteiro as vice president.

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The panel will now investigate and decide on any disciplinary action ahead of further AFCON qualifiers

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Achalla Football Association Felicitates With Nnamdi Ikwunne (Omemma Achalla) as he Celebrate his Birthday

 

The Chairman of Achalla Football Association Chief Kennedy Olutum Aniebonam on behalf of the Association Wishes the Performing President General of Achalla Kingdom Mr Nnamdi Ikwunne (Omemma Achalla) a Happy Birthday 🎈 and More Prosperous Years Ahead

Omemma Achalla have been a good supporter of Grassroot Football Development in Achalla, and football family in Achalla will celebrate him as he add another Successful Year in his Life.
We Wish him Long Life, Good Health and Blessings ❤️🙏.
As we anticipate the Continuation of a Cordial relationship with him
Aniebonam wrote

Happy Birthday 🎈🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

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Anambra FA Chairman Congratulate Chief Frank Obi Anyajiofor on his Nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Awards in Real Estate Development.

 

Anambra State Football Association Chairman Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi have sent a Congratulatory message to Chief, Sir,Amb,Dr Frank Obi Anyajiofor . Who is the founder of Metro Frank Group Limited .

Dr Frank Obi Anyajiofor was nominated for the Award for The Lifetime Achievement Awards in Real Estate Development by The National Crime Watch Awards 2024.

Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi lauds Chief Frank Obi Anyajiofor on his landmark achievements in every sphere of life he Walks," his latest achievements in Real Estate Development shows that he is a born Economist with Initiative, Expert Knowledge and experience in Proliferation of Successful Private enterprises in Africa "

Okosisi have proven that he can build and Consolidate wide range of businesses as he is the Chairman and Member of Board of Directors of many firms like  Metro Frank Group Limited. Metro Estates Ghana, Metro Frank Royal Suites Limited, Metro Frank Oil and Gas Limited etc.

The Award is well deserved as we in Anambra State Football Association are happy as Okosisi has accepted to Also Support Grassroot football by Sponsoring football competitions in the State, We Congratulates and Wishes You Well in all your Future Endeavors 

Congratulations Chief Frank Obi Anyajiofor (Okosisi)

Iloenyosi Wrote.

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ANSFA Congratulate Soludo, APGA For A Peaceful, Successful Local Government Elections.

 

The Chairman Anambra State Football Association Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi on behalf of the Board and Members Congratulate Soludo and APGA as Anambra State experienced a Peaceful, Successful Local Government Elections.

The Chairman in his Speech, Called Governor Chukwuma Soludo a True Democrat and a man of Integrity, as The Governor fulfilled one of his campaign promises 

The local government election is seen as a critical moment in the state’s democratic process, as it allows residents to choose leaders directly responsible for their communities’ development. 

Many residents, have expressed their optimism about the positive changes the election could bring to local governance in Anambra State.

Observers and electoral officials have confirmed that the election was free, fair, and devoid of any major incidents. 

Governor Soludo has been praised for his role in ensuring the election was conducted in a peaceful and transparent manner, reflecting his commitment to revitalising local governance.

As the results are out and in favor of APGA candidates, there is widespread hope that the elected leaders will bring renewed development, accountability, and progress to the people of Anambra State, following years of delayed elections.

Once Again Congratulations Nwa Mgbafor 

Congratulations Ndi Anambra 

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Dakkada FC Uyo to travel to Osun, as Rovers Welcome Abia Comets in Calabar in the Matchday 1 of the NNL25

 

On the 30th of November 2024, Mouth watering Games will be played in the NNL 

Dakkada FC Uyo will be traveling for their first game in far away Osun as they hope to return to the NPFL 

Abia Comets will be slugging it out with Rovers in Calabar 

Doma United will Welcome Yobe Desert Stars, whereby Gombe United will Welcome Wikki Tourist in what looks like the game of the Matchday 1

Match Day 1 of the 2024/2025 NNL Season 

30th November 2024

Conference A

1472 vs Gateway United 

Warri Wolves vs Kun Khalifat 

Osun Utd vs Daakada Fc 

Madiba FC vs Solution FC 

Conference B

First Bank vs Beyond Limits FA 

Calabar Rovers vs Abia Comets 

Igboji Fc vs Godswill Akpabio Fc 

Smart City vs Edel Fc 

Conference C

Doma United vs Yobe Desert Stars 

Coal City FC vs  Basira Lafia Fc 

Crown Fc vs Emmalex Fc 

Kada Warriors Fc vs Sporting Supreme 

Conference D

Gombe United vs Wikki Tourist 

Ijele Fc  vs Zamfara United 

Mighty Jets  vs Barau Fc Kano 

Adamawa United vs Marlintarki Care Fc 

#PhamouzTv

#NNL25

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NNL 2024/2025 SEASON TO START NOVEMBER 30TH

The Organizers of the Most important league in Nigeria, The Nigeria National League had their Annual General Meeting earlier today in Bauchi.

They came to a resolution that the 2024/2025 season will be kicked started on the 30th of November 

They also adopted the abridged league pattern which has four groups 

NNL 2024/2025 Season Groupings 

 *Group A*

Sporting Lagos

1472 FC, Lagos

Warri Wolves, Delta 

Osun Utd FC

Madiba FC, Lagos

Solution FC

Dakkada FC, Uyo

Kun Khalifa FC, Owerri

Gateway FC, Abeokuta

 *Group B*

Inter Lagos FC

First Bank FC

Rovers FC

Igbajo FC 

Smart City FC

Edel FC

Akpabio FC

Abia Comets

Beyond Limits

 

*Group C: Northern Conference*

Kebbi United 

Doma United 

Coal City FC

Crown FC

Kada Warriors FC

Sporting Supreme FC, Abuja

Emmalex FC

Basira Lafia FC

Yobe Desert Stars 

Group D: Northern Conference*

Sokoto United 

Gombe United 

Ijele FC, Enugu

Mighty Jets FC

Adamawa United FC

Mailantarki Care FC

Barau FC, Kano

Zamfara United

Wikki Tourists FC

NNL2024/2025 season to be kick started 30 November 2024 while other matches will follow first week of December 2024 it will going to be between 8 and 9 of the same December 2024.

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NFF, ANSFA commiserates with Governor Eno on wife’s demise

 

 

The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday commiserated with Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State on the death of his wife, Her Excellency, Mrs Patience Umo Eno.

 

Mrs Umo Eno reportedly died in hospital on Thursday, 26th September following an illness.

 

President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, expressed deep shock at the unfortunate occurrence, saying the Federation and the Nigeria Football fraternity as a whole felt the pain of the Number One citizen of Akwa Ibom State and his family.

 

“We are deeply saddened by the demise of Her Excellency, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. This is heart-rending. Our hearts go out to His Excellency, Governor Eno and the immediate family that Mrs Eno has left, as well as their extended family, friends and relations, and the good people of Akwa Ibom as a whole.

 

“Her passing at this time, when her robust support for her husband is needed as he seeks to take governance in Akwa Ibom State to a new level of excellence, is very sad.”

 

Gusau prayed that the Almighty will grant the deceased eternal rest, and also grant Governor Eno, the immediate family and the people of Akwa Ibom State the fortitude to bear the huge loss.

Anambra State Football Association Chairman also Chairman Board of Trustee All Nigeria Football Players Union Gen Chikelue Iloenyosi Also feel Saddened by the News.

He Pray that her Soul Rest in Peace, God will Grant the Family the fortitude to Bear the Great Loss.

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President Federation Cup 2024 Registration Starts on 2nd October and Ends 1st November.

 

The Nigeria Football Federation has rolled out Modalities for the Registration of this year's President Federation Cup.

The Registration Starts on 2nd October and Ends 1st November 2024

All Affiliated Male teams will Register with the Sum of Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only, Affiliated female teams will Register with One hundred and Fifty Naira Only 

Teams are to register not More than 40 Players on time as Late entries attract fines of Five hundred thousand Naira Only .

NB 2024 State Affiliation fee is not included in the earlier stated Registration Fee.

El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguiri Won last year's edition after beating Abia Warriors Fc of Umuahia in the finals 

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NFF Release list of Players that will play Benin Republic and Rwanda.

 Captain William Ekong, wing-back Olaoluwa Aina and forwards Victor Osimhen and Taiwo Awoniyi are back in the Super Eagles’ nest, for next month’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Benin Republic and Rwanda.

 

This year’s AFCON’s Man-of-the-Competition, Ekong, was discountenanced for the Matchdays 3 and 4 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying race in June as he was recovering from injury, while Aina, Awoniyi and reigning Africa Player of the Year Victor Osimhen were out injured altogether.

 

There are three goalkeepers, including AFCON 2023 star, Stanley Nwabali, seven defenders, six midfielders and seven forwards.

 

Bendel Insurance safe hands Amas Obasogie also returns, just as South Africa-based defender Olisa Ndah, and Taiwo Awoniyi, who has not been called since the 1-1 draw with Lesotho in Uyo on Matchday 1 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign in November last year.

 

The Super Eagles go up against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Saturday, 7th September, before flying to Kigali to take on the Amavubi at the Amahoro Stadium on Tuesday, 10th September.

 

All the players are expected to report in Uyo on Monday, 2nd September.

 

Goalkeepers: Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa); Maduka Okoye (Udinese FC, Italy); Amas Obasogie (Bendel Insurance FC)

 

Defenders: William Ekong (Al-Kholood FC, Saudi Arabia); Bright Osayi-Samuel (Fenerbahce SK, Turkey); Olisa Ndah (Orlando Pirates, South Africa); Bruno Onyemaechi (Boavista FC, Portugal); Oluwasemilogo Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion, England); Calvin Bassey (Fulham FC, England); Olaoluwa Aina (Nottingham Forest, England)

 

Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City, England); Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium); Alhassan Yusuf Abdullahi (New England Revolution, USA); Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio FC. Italy); Frank Onyeka (Brentford FC, England); Alex Iwobi (Fulham FC, England)

 

Forwards: Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy); Victor Osimhen (SSC Napoli, Italy); Kelechi Iheanacho (Sevilla FC, Spain); Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen, Germany); Moses Simon (FC Nantes, France); Ademola Lookman (Atalanta FC, Italy); Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest, England)  

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Eguavoen Denies Stepping Down as Super Eagles Interim Coach As Minister of Sports Development Assure Nigerians of Getting A Substantive Coach For The Super Eagles

Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, Austin Eguavoen, has denied stepping down as the interim coach of the Super Eagles after the two 2025 AFCON qualifiers against the Benin Republic and Rwanda.

Eguavoen was appointed by the NFF to take charge of the two games following the inability of the federation to secure the services of German coach, Bruno Labbadia, over what they call stringent German tax laws.

"I have been given a mandate to handle two games. I will want to say I am very pleased with the boys and again thanks to the NFF leadership and all the boys supported me in terms of discipline and working hard", he said.

"It ends today, which is the two games mandate. I can't talk about Libya because I haven't been told but however I can talk about it a little bit incase we have another coach, we can talk about it I want to be closer to the team as it should be and I can give inside story and inside information that we need to be able to overcome Libya.

Meanwhile the Minister of Sports Development has assured Nigerians of getting a Substantive Coach for the Super Eagles 

Speaking on Morning Show on Arise TV on Wednesday morning, Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh said, "we have promised Nigerians about getting a think tank team (for the Super Eagles), unfortunately, Nigerians will not be able to know enough with the back and forth that goes behind the scene. I personally got briefing about what was going on when they told me we have to play our first two African Nations Cup qualifier games without a substantive coach but with an interim coach in the person of Austin Eguavoen."

But it gave us positive results, thank God, the first match that took place in Uyo got a result we have not been able to achieve in a long time.

"With little more time, we are going to sort out all that we couldn't sort out (about Eagles coach)

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Iloenyosi Commend and Appreciate All FA Chairmen for their Condolence Visit on the death of Ifeanyi Ubah.

 

Anambra State Football Association Chairman General Chikelue Iloenyosi Commend and Appreciate All FA Chairmen of the Country for their Condolence Visit to Commiserate with Anambra State Football Association for the loss of the former Chairman of Anambra State Football Association, Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah.

The General is Happy the way All the FA Chairmen came to Mourn with Anambra FA, it shows Solidarity and Care, he also Pray that such Tragedy Will not befall the football Community Again. 

Once Again Thank You So Much 🙏

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