Tag: Nationwide League One (NLO)

NPFL Promotion: Gold Cup Organisers Congratulate Sporting Lagos

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The organisers of Nigeria’s renowned off-season tournament, Gold Cup, have extended their congratulations to Sporting Lagos for securing a spot in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Jeffrey Butler and his team made history after clinching the South-West bragging rights by defeating Osun United in the season finale fixture of the Nigeria National League at Lanreleke Township Stadium, Ileogbo. Alex Leme scored the winning goal in the 17th minute, helping Sporting Lagos finish at the top of Conference B with 36 points from 18 matches. Tunde Shamsudeen, the General Coordinator…

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Hammola FC Set for 2026 NLO Campaign with Renewed Ambition and Tactical Overhaul

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Hammola Football Club, fondly referred to as the “Lee Bombers,” are set to begin their 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) campaign at the Oduduwa Ile-Ife Stadium center, following the official release of fixtures on April 14, 2026. The Ido-Osun based outfit enters the new season under fresh leadership, with Head Coach Ibraheem Mutiulahi Okikiola taking charge after his recent move from Ejigbo City FC. He succeeds Mudathir Adekunle and is tasked with steering the club into a new competitive phase. During the off-season, Coach Okikiola implemented a comprehensive restructuring process…

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NLO Chief: NFF Statutes made Club Chairmen Forum illegal

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Nationwide League One (NLO), the custodian of grassroot football league in Nigeria, states clearly why its Statute made the Progressive Club Chairman Forum an unpopular, illegitimate and dangerous scheme in the overwhelming majority of the clubs in the Division One and U19 Youth League. NLO’s Chief Executive Officer, Alhaji Hassan Garo, says the Forum is anti-progressive by design looking at its composition. Garo told NLO Media: “As a league body, we’re guided by the Statutes of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with the Congress as the ultimate decision-making authority. “It’s…

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NFF, NLO label Progressive Club Chairmen Forum illegal

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nationwide League One (NLO) have clarified that the Progressive Club Chairmen Forum is not recognised or its claims regarding league governance. The NLO, authorised by the NFF to oversee grassroots football, has reaffirmed that the NFF statutes guide its operations. Neither the NFF nor the NLO do not acknowledge the Forum as an official or delegated body within Nigerian football; league operations are governed exclusively by the NFF’s rules and regulations. Neither organisation has delegated authority to the Progressive Club Chairmen Forum to act…

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NLO Schools Clubs On Navigation Of The New Website

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The Nationwide League One (NLO) has provided instructions to clubs in Division One and the U19 Youth League on how to smoothly navigate its new website and player registration portal. Created by Zkyte Technology Ltd, the website aims to improve data security and offer a more efficient and transparent experience for all member clubs. In a 27-minute, seven-chapter video, Zkyte Technology explained how clubs can use the website to log in, manage and customise club profiles, register players, perform face ID verification, and handle payments. Once a club admin is…

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NLO lists requirements for PCMA exercise

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All participating clubs have been reminded of the mandatory requirements for the 2026 Nationwide League One Pre-competition Medical Assessment (PCMA) Exercise. The Nigerian apex regulatory body for grassroot football league takes the health and safety of athletes in the sport as its top priority. In ensuring a seamless and organised process, clubs have been advised of the following strict eligibility criteria that must be met before any individual is cleared to undergo the medical screening. Evidence of Payment tops the list of requirements, as only clubs that have fully settled…

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NLO hosts digital workshop March 7

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As the Nationwide League One (NLO) continues to modernise the “Cradle of Nigerian Football,” it will hold a digital workshop via Google Meet on March 7. This session aims to train managers and selected personnel from Division One and U19 Youth League clubs on how to use the new website and registration portal for the 2026 season. In a statement from Africa’s largest grassroots football league secretariat, the launch of the upgraded official website and digital registration system was announced. The NLO highlighted the significance of the new platform, designed…

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Oriade Pre-Season Tournament Set to Deliver High-Intensity Football Action This Ramadan

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In an exhilarating development for Nigerian grassroots football, the Oriade Pre-Season Tournament is officially set to take place from March16 to March 21, 2026, offering participating clubs a professionally structured competitive platform ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One (NLO) season. Organized by Oriade Football Club, the rapidly rising football institution committed to cultivating local talent and elevating grassroots competition, this year’s edition promises a showcase of discipline, talent, and strategic preparation under professional tournament standards. Tournament Schedule 🗓️ March 16 – Official Kick-Off 📿 March 19–20 – Ramadan Break…

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NLO to host medical webinar for clubs

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The Nationwide League One (NLO) will conduct a medical webinar for clubs in Division One and the U19 Youth League, as part of preparations for the upcoming season. The Pre-Competition Medical Assessment webinar is scheduled for Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. via Google Meet. According to the NLO Secretariat, this medical webinar will allow the Medical Consultant to engage with all medical staff and team personnel. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Dr. Olushola Ogunnowo emphasises that medical examinations for players are essential and should adhere to international standards. “The…

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