MFM urges NFF to throw out Ifeanyi Ubah’s appeal

By Akeem Lawal            

NIGERIA Professional Football League side, Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM FC) has urged the Disciplinary Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to follow the rules guiding the game as they sit on Thursday in Abuja decide on the status of their match against FC Ifeanyi Ubah.

Dikko reveals details of LMC/Next TV sponsorship deal

By Akeem Lawal

CHAIRMAN of League Management Company (LMC), Shehu Dikko has revealed details of the multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with a private media outfit, Next Digital TV, Sportsbiz247.bligspot.com reports.

NPFL Playoff: LMC fines Kano Pillars N8m, Rabiu Ali gets 12-match ban

*Club to play three home matches behind closed doors

*Hit with suspended three points deduction
By Our Reporter
Sequel to the crowd disturbances and harassment of match Referees in one of the fixtures of MatchDay4 of the Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) Championship Playoff, Kano Pillars FC has been fined Eight million Naira (N8m) and its captain, Rabiu Ali banned from all NPFL activities and matches for a period of 12 matches.

LMC postpones NPFL resumption indefinitely

By Our Reporter

THE League Management Company (LMC) Monday announced an indefinite suspension of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) which was scheduled to resume from the World Cup break on Wednesday, July 18.

Plateau Utd physio Damian Kuptong laid to rest

By Our Reporter

THE remains of Plateau United Football club of Jos physiotherapist, Damian Kuptong has been buried in Jos, Sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

LMC fines Nasarawa Utd N2m

By Akeem Lawal

NASARAWA United have been fined a total sum of N2million by the League Management Company for various breaches of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Framework and Rules.

Sunshine Stars banished to Ijebu Ode indefinitely

.Goalkeeper Ariyo handed 12-match ban

League Management Company (LMC) has ordered Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Sunshine Stars of Akure to play its home matches at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode while its goalkeeper, David Ariyo bagged a 12-match suspension, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

STADIUM BAN: Sunshine Stars to abide by LMC's sanction

By Akeem Lawal

THE management of Sunshine Stars of Akure has notified the fans of the club to stay away from the Ondo State Sports Complex when they host Enyimba FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) matchday 21 on Sunday.

LMC fines Gombe United N3.25m

.Club to play next two home games behind closed doors

By Akeem Lawal

THE League Management Company has fined Gombe United a total sum of N3.25 million and also closed the Pantami Stadium to fans for two games as punishment for breaching the Nigeria Professional Football League's Framework & Rules in Wednesday’s matchday 19 rescheduled game against Rangers International which ended 3-3.

Ogbeide warns: Real NPFL champions won’t emerge if …

By Akeem Lawal

THE Technical Adviser of Sunshine Stars Football Club of Akure, Solomon Ogbeide has warned that the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League will not produce the real and quality champion if the competition’s organisers, League Management Committee (LMC) does not monitor the activities of match officials.

Yobo denies joining Kano Pillars

By Akeem Lawal

FORMER Nigeria defender, Joseph Yobo has denied joining Nigeria Professional Football League side, Kano Pillars.

Ikorodu Utd victim of bad officiating, says De Jong

By Akeem Lawal

IKORODU United coach, Theodorus Jacob de Jong believes the present position of the team in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) is as a result of unfavourable decision from referees.

LaLiga Tour: Alimi delighted to make NPFL All Stars team

By Akeem Lawal

Kano Pillars defender, Jamiu Alimi is delighted to be among the 35 players shortlisted by the League Management Company (LMC) for further screening to make up the 22 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) All Stars squad for the NPFL-LaLiga Tour coming up in August.

LMC allows fans to watch MFM vs Ikorodu Utd game

.Grants one match waiver for Agege Stadium ban

The League Management Company (LMC) has taken cognizance of the scheduling of the live broadcast of Nigeria Professional Football League Match Day 25 between MFM FC and city neighbours, Ikorodu United billed for Agege Stadium in Lagos and has consequently lifted the closed gates sanction imposed on MFM.

NPFL All Stars for Carranza, LaLiga World Tourney

AN All Stars cast of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) players will embark on an international friendly tour of Spain as part of the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the the League Management Company (LMC) and the Spanish Football League, LaLiga.

Ifeanyi Ubah, Pillars, Wikki bid to sign Yobo

NIGERIA Professional Football League outfits, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Kano Pillars, Wikki Tourists and Akwa United are bidding to sign former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo, sportsbiz247.blogspot.com reports.

LMC, NASD hold talks on listing NPFL clubs in 2nd tier Exchange

THE League Management Company (LMC) and NASD Over the Counter (OTC) Securities Exchange met in Lagos to explore strategies and means to transform Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Clubs ownership from governments to community-based and public subscription ownership.

SUNSHINE VS ABIA WARRIORS: Police arrest, detain two fans for pitch invasion

THE Ondo State Police Command has arrested and detained two fans, namely Mr Ademola Abanikanda and Mr Segun Aforiti following their incursions into the pitch after the week 20 NPFL match between Sunshine Stars and Abia Warriors.

NPFL: LMC expels Giwa FC, cancels all results, goals involving the club

.Players free to sign for other clubs this season

.Jos-based team to forfeit all monetary earnings with LMC

GIWA FC of Jos has been expelled from the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) for multiple infractions of the Framework and Rules of the NPFL, particularly for violation of B13.28 which prescribes expulsion from the league for any club that fails to honour three matches cumulatively within a season with no acceptable reason to the League Management Company (LMC).

Dalung hails LMC/ La Liga partnership

YOUTH and Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung has reaffirmed Government's commitment towards making Nigeria investment friendly.

The Minister gave the assurance when a delegation of the Spanish Professional League La Liga and the Management of the League Management Company paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja ahead of today's Technical Partnership Agreement between the LMC/ Nigeria Premier Football League and La Liga.