The Nigeria National League (NNL) week 6 saw some surprising results, alongside some high octane flow of football.

From Gateway FC losing 1-0 at home to bottom placed FC One Rocket, to Giant Brillars snatching a rare win at Warri Wolves home. It wasn’t a different story at the Giginya Memorial Stadium, where Sokoto United handed Sporting Supreme their first defeat of the season.

Coal City also won away from home. It was indeed an entertaining weekend in the NNL.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

⏱️FT

Gateway United 0-1 FC ONE Rocket

⚽Festus Johnson 90+7

📌We grab our first away win of the season…#GATROC#NNL24 pic.twitter.com/kquZjFch4Z

— FC ONE Rocket (@FCONE_Rocket) December 22, 2023

In Conference A, Madiba FC maintained their great run of form, beating 1472 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, by three goals to two, their fifth win of the season.

A tough battle till the end. We'll bounce back stronger! ⚽
#1472FC #ResilientSpirit #nnl pic.twitter.com/vrZr9caVoM

— 1472FC (@1472fc) December 22, 2023

At the Remo Stars Stadium, Remo, The Abeokuta Stormers lost at home to another struggling team, Abia Comets, by 3-2, despite leading 2-1 by half time.

FT: Stormers SC 2-3 Abia Comets

— Stormers Sports Club (@StormersSC) December 22, 2023

Smart City, Dakkada FC and Rovers also recorded home wins in Conference A, beating Beyond Limits, Ekiti United and Vandrezzer respectively.

Defeat this afternoon. 😞

FT: Dakkada 2-1 Ekiti United#DAKEKT | #NNL24 | #BAOBOYS pic.twitter.com/jeYJdHcLfu

— Ekiti United FC (@EkitiUnitedfc) December 22, 2023

Two away wins were recorded in Conference B, FC One Rocket, Giant Brillars traveled to Ogun and Delta State respectively to pick maximum points, while Osun United won Ijebu United at the Osogbo City Stadium.

It ended 1-0…
Kudos to the guys 👊#Believe🟡🔵 pic.twitter.com/TsqiYlgkNU

— OsunUnitedFC (@OsunUnited_) December 22, 2023

Tradesafe FC and Ikorodu City will battle at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena tomorrow, while Solution FC and Crown FC will settle their scores in Awka.

Final game of the year this weekend!

Let’s finish the year on a high in the league
💪🏾🙌🏾

vs Tradesafe
🏟️ Mobolaji Johnson
🕰️ 3:00pm
🗓️ Saturday 23rd Dec, 2023#OgaBoys | #WeAreIkoroduCityFC pic.twitter.com/gZMNGlpWW2

— IkoroduCityFC (@IkoroduCityFC) December 20, 2023

In Conference C, Mighty Jets, Yobe Desert Warriors and Wikki Tourist all won at home, beating the trio of Zamfara United, NAF and Nasarawa United respectively.

The last game of the group this year, will see Elkanemi Warriors and ABS battle for Supremacy at the El-Kanemi Stadium, Borno.

Sporting Supreme lost their first game of the season, to Sokoto United, while City F.C were one goal better than Malumfashi F.C, Adamawa United and Mailantarki FC played out a goalless draw. Jigawa Golden Stars and Kebbi United will play tomorrow.

The NFF Referees Development Committee has ordered the immediate stepping down of two more referees from the Nigeria National League.

This according to a circular from the Committee is in view of the outcome of matches and other misconducts exhibited by the concernedofficials in Match Day 3 involving Ikorodu City and FC One Rocket.

The affected referees are Centre Referee Ajibola Kassem from Ogun State and his Assistant Referee 1 Akinade Saburi from Oyo State.In the notification signed from the Unit, the stepping down from the league was with immediate effect until further notice.It would be recalled that the Committee had earlier stepped down four referees that handed some matches in the Match Day 1 and 2 in November.

Speaking on the development, the Chief Operating Officer of the League Dr.Ayo Abdulrahaman said the League body will continue to monitor the activities of referees in league matches to ensure that the officiating is in line with the laws of the game.

Conference A.
08-12-23.
*1472 FC 4 -1 Ekiti Utd
………………..
09-12-23.
*Coal City 1 – 2 Madiba
*Stormers SC 0 – 5 Beyond Limits

• Smart City 2 – 0 Vandrezzer
  *Dakkada 1 – 1 Rovers
  ……………….
  Edel 3 – 0 Abia Comets.

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Conference B.
09-12-23.
*Inter Lagos 1 – 1 Ikorodu City
*Gateway Utd 1 – 0 Giant Brillars
Solution FC 1 – 0 Osun Utd.
……………………
10-12-23.
Warri Wolves 2 – 0 Ijebu Utd.
……………………
11-12- 23.
TradeSafe v Crown .

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Conference C.
08-12-33.
*EFCC FC 0 – 1 ABS
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09-12-23.
*Mighty Jets 2 – 0 NAF FC
*El-Kanemi Warriors 1- 0 Nasarawa Utd
*YOBE DS 1 – 1 Wikki Tourists.
……………………………..

Conference D.
08-12-23.
*Adamawa Utd 0 – 2 Kebbi Utd .
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09 – 12- 23.
Sokoto Utd 2 – 1 Jigawa Golden Stars.
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10-12- 23.
City FC 0 – 1 Sporting Supreme
Malumfashi 1 – 3 Mailantarki Care..

Ikorodu City came from behind to level up against Inter Lagos as both sides, shared point in the Lagos Derby played on Saturday, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.

Inter Lagos took the lead in the 25th minute, through striker Jimoh Oni, who wasted no time in converting for the ‘Pride of Lagos..

Minutes later, Taheer Abubakar had a golden chance to extend Inter Lagos lead, but failed to capitalise on the chance.

The second half started with a lot of pressure coming from the ‘Oga’ boys. Amidst the intense and cutthroat from Ikorodu City, they got an equaliser in the 64th minute, through Farouk Salami, who striked from a distance to make it 1-1.

Interlagos is gold cus Adekunle Gold is in the Box⚽️

Goals no dey stop!! @adekunleGOLD pic.twitter.com/WDWTFC9LOM

— InterLagos FC (@InterLagosFC) December 9, 2023

Ikorodu City now have four points from three games played so far, while Inter Lagos had their first point of the season after today’s game.

1472 FC of Lagos scored three second half goals at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena to defeat visiting Ekiti United on Friday evening.

The first half ended 1-0, courtesy of a superb header scored by Solomon Alade, other goals were scored by Chika Odom and Solomon Emmanuel.

The ‘Tingo’ boys dominated from the start and took the lead minutes after through in form Solomon Alade.

Full Time!
3 points secured with a resounding 4-1 victory.
Team effort at its best! 💪⚽
.
.
.#1472FC #FullTimeWin #FootballTriumph #tingo #nnl pic.twitter.com/zsE47eRJia

— 1472FC (@1472fc) December 8, 2023

1472 move back to the top of NNL Conference A table with 8 points from 4 matches, leading Madiba with a point, pending on the time other Matchday four games will be played.

The board of the Nigeria National League (NNL) has offered it’s sympathy to the players, coaches and management of FC ONE Rocket of Uyo over the armed robbery attack they suffered on their way to Uyo, from Lagos after honoring match day three with Ikorodu City Football Club of Lagos, at the MJ Arena in the ongoing 2023/2024 NNL season.

Eighteen players and seven officials of the club including the Chief coach Ndubuisi Ndah were reportedly attacked by armed bandits at Ihiala, Anambra state, South East Nigeria.

According to reports three armed robbers on motorbike suddenly came out from nowhere and asked the Bus driver to stop the vehicle.

They sorrounded the passengers and commanded them each to drop their phones, monies and other valuables.

The three robbers sped off immediately after collecting all they wanted from the players and coaches.

In a letter offering sympathy to FC ONE Rocket, the Chief Operating Officer of NNL, Dr.Ayo Abdulrahaman while thanking God that no player or official was hurt and that no life was lost stared…”It is a temporary set back, we hope this will not deter you from positively moving forward in your bit to do well in your remaining matches.”

“We identify with you on the unfortunate incident, please put it behind. We continue to pray for you for a hitch free season and may the good Lord keep protecting us.”

FC ONE Rocket is one of the privately owned clubs in the NNL. They lost the away tie to Ikorodu City by two goals to nil.

FULL RESULTS, MATCH DAY THREE (3) NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE (NNL) 2023/2024

Conference A.

01-12-23
Madiba 3-0 Abia Comets.
……….
02-12-23.
Dakkada 4- 0 Edel
Beyond Limits 2 -1 Coal City.
……………..
03-12-23.
Rovers 1 – 0 Smart City
Vandrezzer 0- 0. 472 FC
Ekiti Utd 3 – 2. Stormers SC
……………..

Conference B.
02-11-23.
Osun Utd 2 – 0 Warri Wolves
Ijebu Utd 1- 1 Tradesafe
Crown 2 -0 Gateway Utd.
Giant Brillars 3- 0 Inter Lagos
Ikorodu City 2 -0 FC ONE Rocket.
…………….

Conference C.

01-12-23.
NAF 0-1 EFCC.
…………….
02-12-23.
Nasarawa Utd 2- 0 Mighty Jets
ABS 1 – 0 Zamfara Utd.
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03-12-23.
Wikki Tourists 1-1 El-Kanemi Warriors
…………….
Conference D.
01-12-23.
Adamawa Utd 1-0 City FC
Kebbi Utd 2-1 Sokoto Utd.
……………
02-12-23.
Mailantarki Care 1 – 1 Sporting Supreme
Jigawa Golden Stars 1 – 0 Malumfashi

NNL

RESULTS NIGERIA NATIONAL LEAGUE (NNL) 2023/2024

DAY THREE(3).

Conference A.

01-12-23
Madiba 3-0 Abia Comets.
……….
02-12-23.
Dakkada 4- 0 Edel
Beyond Limits 2 -1 Coal City.
……………..
03-12-23.
Rovers -Smart City
Vandrezzer -1472 FC
Ekiti Utd – Stormers SC
……………..

Conference B.
02-11-23.
Osun Utd 2 – 0 Warri Wolves
Ijebu Utd 1- 1Tradesafe
Crown 2 -0 Gateway Utd.
Giant Brillars 3- 0 Inter Lagos
Ikorodu City 2 -0 FC ONE Rocket.
…………….

Conference C.

01-12-23.
NAF 0-1 EFCC.
…………….
02-12-23.
Nasarawa Utd 2- 0 Mighty Jets
ABS 1 – 0 Zamfara Utd.
……………
03-12-23.
Wikki Tourists – El-Kanemi Warriors
…………….
Conference D.
01-12-23.
Adamawa Utd 1-0 City FC
Kebbi Utd 2-1 Sokoto Utd.
……………
02-12-23.
Mailantarki Care 1 – 1Sporting Supreme
Jigawa Golden Stars 1 – 0 Malumfashi

Kid Sensation Ayodele Ismail Stars As Osun Utd Humbles Warri Wolves In Osogbo

Osun Utd continues its impressive start to the season following an impressive outing as brace from inspiring winger, Ayodele Ismail sinks Warri Wolves in match-day three of Nigeria National League, NNL.

FT. It's two in two for us. Kudos lads. 👋

We are Omoluabi Giants 🤝💪
Osun Utd 2️⃣- 0️⃣ Warri Wolves
Ismail Ayodele⚽ ⚽2' 6'#Believe⚪🔵 pic.twitter.com/X10hstRZuU

— OsunUnitedFC (@OsunUnited_) December 2, 2023

Coach Seye Ajayi ringed four changes to the starting line up keeping Zubair in goal and retaining the pairing of Afolabi Olatubosun and Abubakar Aminu at the back while Emmanuel Essien bosses the middle and Dayo Agbolade retain his starting bet upfront.

Opponents hardly settled before ambitious Omoluabi Giants went upfront following an aerial loop which is well delivered by stand in captain Odudu Francis and well connected by Ismail Ayodele with a well planted header, sending the home fans into frenzy. Four minutes later, he grabbed his brace. More chances fluffed upfront as Warri Wolves tried to reduce the deficit but all to no avail just before the break.

The two sides ring couple of changes in the second half as substitute, Quozim Raheem and Yemi Ogunleye could have added to tally but missed their chances, same with Dayo Agbolade who was denied by woodwork five minutes from time. Jolomi A. tutored side survives series of pressure in the closing stages as Friday Nwachukwu and Aminu Abubakar dazzle for Omoluabi Giants.

Osun Utd. Head Coach, Seye Ajayi after the final whistle was full of praise for his lads and fans. “My boys played to instruction and we didn’t allow our opponents to execute their plans. It’s a sweet victory for us and I give it to characters displayed by my boys. The fans also get behind us and it makes things easy. We look forward to our next game and am assuring our people positive result likewise.” Ex 3SC goal poacher stated.

Warri Wolves Head Coach Jolomi Atune remarked that, he didn’t plan to lose but it’s what it is, he noted that, negatives will be worked on before his next game.