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We can only turn NNL’s fortune around with your support, NNL boss tells Media

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3 years ago

July 20, 2023

Joel Ajayi
It’s no longer news that growth and development of football anywhere in the world lies on the hands of sports journalists who always project the game positively.

Based on this the newly constituted Board of Nigeria National League (NNL), under the able leadership of Veteran Journalist, George Aluo has appealed to the media to come and support the league in order to bring the lost glory of the league.

Speaking at the press briefing on Wednesday, in Abuja, Chairman of NNL, George Aluo, expressed that success of any league lies on the media, he however urged them to always project the league for it’s progress and growth.

“When you talk about football development, the first people that will make it happen is the Media. FIFA, CAF NFF recognizes that, that is why we felt it that our starting point is to meet with media. We called this press conference to solicit your support.

“I appeal to you, the Nigerian Sports Journalists, to give us your full support, let us collectively do this; we need NNL in the front burner of our respective medium.

“Let’s make it more attractive, we need to project the league in positive ways so that corporate bodies can embrace it, we need to hype our league positively,to give it a good brand and the only way we can succeed is when media give their needed support.”

He also disclosed that the Board’s door is open for any idea that can progress the league from the media, as well as constructive criticism.

Highlighting what they are going to do to make the league better, Mr Aluo said that, the new Board will not joke with the referees indemnities, as the Board will not leave any stone unturned to ensure the league get the befitting sponsors.

On his remark, the Chief Operating Officer Emmanuel Adesanya said that the entire staff are ready to ensure the league become the best in the country.

“We are going to give them 100 percent support and corporation, our desire is to succeed and by the grace of God, together the story of NNL will be rewritten.”

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Nigeria Hammer New Caledonia 7-0 as Ijachi Bags Hat-Trick

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26 mins ago

October 28, 2026

The Gleamer

Future Eagles captain Timothy Ijachi continued his impressive form at the ongoing FIFA U15 Football Tournament and Festival in Azerbaijan, scoring a hat-trick as Nigeria thrashed New Caledonia 7-0, reports.

The attacking midfielder was instrumental in Nigeria’s commanding victory, orchestrating attacks from midfield and contributing to two other goals with his assists.

The Mavlon FC of Lagos youngster has emerged as one of the standout performers at the tournament, earning widespread attention for his exceptional displays and leadership qualities as captain of the Future Eagles.

Ijachi’s latest treble takes his tally to 12 goals so far in the Tournament , underlining his remarkable attacking prowess, intelligent positioning in front of goal and ability to influence games at the highest level of youth football.

Nigeria’s emphatic victory also secured the team’s qualification to the next round of the knockout stage of the tournament, boosting their hopes of making a strong impression at the global youth football festival.

With Ijachi leading the charge, the Future Eagles will be eager to maintain their impressive form and continue flying Nigeria’s flag high among the 109 countries participating in the competition.

Nigeria’s next game is against Benin Republic.

The allegations generated public concern about access to emergency medical care and the circumstances surrounding his death.

However, the University College Hospital, Ibadan, said it had no record confirming that the singer was brought to the facility.

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