It is the second wedding in the family of Mr & Mrs Kemi and Emmanuel Attah . I am indeed grateful to Almighty God , I honour Him , it is a thing of joy . I glorify God for his mercy and love for my family. These were the exact words of Nigeria National League (NNL) Chief Executive Officer , Emmanuel Attah who is expected to lead his second son Adoyi Jimmy to the alter as he takes his heartthrob of long, Blessing daughter of late Mr & Mrs Asaka John for an open vow before God’s congregation to say ‘I do’ .Mr. Attah is enjoying a life time fulfilment as a father for the second time as his son Adoyi who is a senior Officer with anti graft Agency, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission ( EFCC) weds. The first marriage in the family was that of his first daughter some months ago. “To God be the glory that i am alive to witness all these in the life of my children and to be there for them. Let me use this opportunity to thank the manegement and members of staff , Nigeria National League (NNL) , the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President ,National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) Directors , leadership of the National Sports Commission(NSC) and so many others . “I am grateful for their show of love and for supporting me thus far, this shows we are one family. Blessing and Adoyi will walk to the Aisle on Saturday 21st December , 2024 in Abuja . This is wishing them blissful married life,Amen.
Improved officiating and spirited away performances shine on Match Day 1The opening week of the Nigeria National League (NNL) delivered surprises, with a remarkable number of away wins and draws showcasing improved officiating and sportsmanship across the board.
This shift is a testament to the leadership’s commitment to transforming the league.
Conference A:
12 goals, 1 away win, 2 away draws, 2 home wins.
Conference B:
3 goals, 3 away draws, no home wins.
Conference C:
6 goals, 1 away win, 1 draw.
Conference D:
7 goals, 2 away wins, 3 losses.
Match Day 2 promises to consolidate these gains with thrilling fixtures across all conferences.
Conference A Fixtures
Crown Ogbomosho vs. Ijele FC
The Ajilete Boys seek redemption after their loss to Warri Wolves. Ijele FC, fresh from a solid start, will aim to capitalize on any cracks in Crown’s defense.
Dakkada vs. Warri Wolves
Warri Wolves face a tough test in Uyo against a resilient Dakkada side that held defending champions Beyond Limits to a draw last week.
Igbajo vs. Beyond Limits
Igbajo’s task is daunting as they host the defending champions, Beyond Limits, in Osogbo after losing to 1472 in Lagos.
Abia Comets vs. 1472
Fresh off a crucial away win, Abia Comets look to solidify their position against a spirited 1472 side.
Smart City vs. Edel FC
Smart City debuts this season at the Mobolaji Anthony Stadium against Edel FC, who are eager to bounce back from a narrow loss to Abia Comets.
Conference B Fixtures
ABS vs. Abakiliki
After a tough loss in Owerri, ABS will aim to recover at home against Coach Ifeanyi Onyedika’s Abakiliki squad.
Godswill Akpabio vs. Kun Khalifa
Table-toppers Kun Khalifa visit Uyo, determined to maintain their early dominance against Godswill Akpabio Boys.
Osun Utd vs. Gateway Utd
This South West derby promises fireworks as both teams, coming off draws, seek their first wins of the season.
Rovers vs. First Bank
Both sides aim to secure their first victories in what promises to be a fiercely contested game.
Sporting Lagos vs. Solution FC
Sporting Lagos kicks off their promotion campaign at home, with a determined Solution FC seeking to spoil the party.
Conference C Fixtures
Wikki Tourists vs. Barau
Wikki Tourists, buoyed by an away win last week, aim to maintain their form against newcomers Barau.
Jigawa Golden Stars vs. Zamfara Utd
Both teams are desperate for redemption after disappointing starts. Expect a hard-fought encounter.
Gombe Utd vs. Sokoto Utd
This top-billed clash between high-flying Sokoto and Gombe United promises a thrilling battle, as both teams aim to assert dominance in the race for promotion.
Conference D Fixtures
Yobe Desert vs. Adamawa Utd
Two North East teams with a point to prove. Yobe Desert, playing at home, has the edge after both teams suffered opening losses.
Sporting Supreme vs. Basira.
Sporting Supreme, buoyed by their victory in Kebbi, will look to maintain their momentum against a confident Basira side.
Doma vs. Kebbi Utd
Doma United’s quest for promotion begins at home as they seek to capitalize on Kebbi United’s opening-week loss.The stage is set for another thrilling weekend in the NNL, as teams battle for supremacy and consolidation.
The Chairman of the Nigeria Professional Football League, Hon, Gbenga Elegbeleye, is very happy with the Match Day One results and conduct of the Nigeria National League (NNL).
Speaking on Tuesday, Elegbeleye said he was wowed with the smooth opening of the NNL season.
He added that a good start is always important in everything such that one can work towards retaining the good record set from the start.
In some of the games, Abia Comets recorded an away victory against Edel FC winning by 1-2, while Beyond Limits were forced to a 1-1 draw by Dakkada FC and Inter Lagos also recorded 2-2 draw away at Ijele FC ground.
Elegbeleye said: “I am so happy with reports we got from the NNL league that just started. The NPFL should work with the NNL to ensure the leagues are evolving in a perspective that we will say it’s growing and now we have the league of our dreams. We can go out there and win matches without undue favoritism for the home team. If you play well you will win. “That is the kind of football league that I want and the premier league is working on that. I’m sure if we go back to Nigerian football ecosystem, we will have a standard that all of us can be proud of and the Europeans will look at us and say there’s an improvement.
“The consistency of keeping the league strong is that challenge before all the domestic leagues and this means we cannot afford to rest at all. We have to work, work and work to keep the standard at the expected level in all our operations.”
Experienced football administrator, Mike Idoko has commended the Nigerian National League (NNL) board for the transformation it has brought to the second tier League.
He made the commendation when he visited the chairman of the League board, Mr. George Aluo in his office in Abuja on Thursday.
According to Idoko who worked with Warri Wolves, Sunshine Stars, Lobi Stars, and Heartland among other clubs, he has been monitoring the activities of the league board; saying he’s satisfied with what they’re doing.
“I must have to commend the present board of the NNL for the positive changes it has brought to the most important league in the country. I have been monitoring the activities of the league and I must confess that am satisfied with what the George Aluo led board is doing.“When you look at what happened last season, you’ll discover that many NNL teams won matches on the road which has never happened before in the history of the second tier league. “And to crown it all, five NNL teams qualified for the quarter- finals of the Federation Cup with one of them winning the competition which shows the quality of the league and I urge the board to keep it up”, he said.In his remarks, NNL Chairman Mr. George Aluo thanked him for the visit, promising that they will build on the successes recorded last season to give Nigerians a world class league they’ll be proud of.
