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Players and Officials of Remo Stars attacked during NNL match

Players and officials of Nigeria National League side, Remo Stars were attacked today by supporters of Prime FC during their Nigeria National League match played today. The attack left some players of the club injured including Daniel Okorie who was stabbed by a supporter of Prime FC with an iron like Object.

Some officials of Remo Stars were also held hostage by the fans of Prime FC in the stadium. It took the intervention of the police to rescue the Players from the supporters. The police escorted the players and officials to the police station

They were later escorted safely to their hotel under the guidance of the men of the Police force alongside the Match Commissioner and Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi.

We are under attack from the supporters of Prime FC as we have to run for our lives. Some of the players have been injured.
— Remo Stars FC (@RemoStarsFC) August 13, 2016

Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia facing transportation problem

By Unknown 03:22:00 NEWS, NNL, NPFL

Players and officials of Abia Comets Football Club of Umuahia, are going through hell at the moment as the team does not have a bus of its own and team find it very difficult to transport themselves to the training ground and match venue.

We can authoritatively report that the team had been traveling with rented Abia Line buses which has not been convenient for the players and officials to seat comfortably.

Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, last weekend donated Marcopolo Buses to Enyimba International FC and Abia Warriors to ease the two state own Premier League teams transportation.

Comets players and officials complained bitterly of being neglected by the state government and appealed to the governor, to give the team a new bus.

However, a passionate call has been directed to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, by the players and officials, of the team to as a matter of urgency save the club from financial distress.

The team have sent Save Our Soul (SOS) message to Governor Ikpeazu, over the financial state of the team and make available a 32 seater bus.

Kwara United starts on a good note

By Unknown 11:20:00 NEWS, NNL

Kwara United Football Club of Ilorin on Sunday began their 2015/2016 Nigeria National League (NNL) campaign with a 2-0 win over visiting Adamawa United FC of Yola.

The NNL week one encounter was played at the Kwara Stadium Complex in Ilorin.

The first goal of the game came in the 20th minute, after Ahmed Jimoh dribbled past two Adamawa United defenders to beat the goalkeeper to his near post.

The hosts missed some goal scoring opportunities thereafter, with Segun Alebiosu the most guilty in wasting the chances.

The visitors were however resilient for most parts of the first half, even as Ahmed Jimoh was always a threat to the Adamawa side’s defenceline.

The second half began well for the Harmony Boys as their first few touches resulted into a penalty kick, when Alebiosu's goal attempt was blocked by Adamawa United defenders.

Former Akwa Starlets winger Chukwudi Esobe missed the kick to deny the hosts the chance of doubling their lead barely a minute into the second half.

Alebiosu who missed most of the Kwara United chances however redeemed himself with the team’s second goal just five minutes before the final whistle.

Speaking after the match, coach John Obuh expressed delight that the season started on a positive note for Kwara United.

He however said the expectations of his team’s fans were unfair.

"Football is not mathematics. Just because we scored seven goals against Galadima Best on Thursday in Abuja in the Federation Cup does not mean we will score five goals today (Sunday)," the coach said.

Obuh nonetheless lamented the scoring chances his players failed to utilise during the game and assured that the technical crew would correct this before their next game.

Go Round FC of Omoku unveils 2016 jerseys and Team Photo ahead of season opener this weekend

By soccer120 05:37:00 GO ROUND FC, NEWS, NNL

Go Round FC have unveiled their jerseys for the 2016 football season as well as their official Team Photograph.

The photo shoot session held at the Lobby of the Kris Dera Hotel Stadium in Omoku, their home ground.

The players showed off two sets of home kit (long and short sleeved, white with orange and green stipe), their away kit (Green with an orange stripe), track suits as well as Blue jerseys for team officials.

The jerseys, produced by Owu Sports were purchased for the club by a fan of the team, Nath Uwaji who is also a member of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

They also have enough replicas for sale to fans of the club.

First team coach of the club, Ngozi Elechi said he was delighted over the jersey unveiling.

“We are indeed glad today but first of all we must thank the man who procured these jerseys and we are indeed glad for what he has done,” Elechi said.

Captain of the side, Nyime Nwangua described it as seriousness on the part of the club and the benefits of victory.

“When you win it attracts so many things and what they have shown today is that they are ready to push this season so we can gain promotion,” Nwangwa said.

General Manager of the side, Soni Uboh described the jersey unveiling session as a show of the status of the club.

“We just want to show that we have moved away from what most Nigerian clubs do.

“Yes we remain in the second tier of football, but we have demonstrated that things can be done the right way. The season starts on May 28th and after this ceremony today, the next step is to gun for promotion,” Uboh said.

No going back on NNL resumption

By soccer120 22:32:00 NEWS, NNL

The long awaited 2015/16 Nigeria National League (NNL) kicks-off this weekend with 16 matches scheduled for the first week of the League across different centres in the country.

Secretary of the nation’s second tier football league, Lawrence Katken,has confirmed that there is no going back on the date of commencement after the 2015/16 season had suffered series of setbacks.

"We are going ahead with the start of the League as fixed and and all matches as scheduled will be played at the various designated venues,what would have delayed us again has been handled, this has to do with teams in the Federations cup and we have agreed to shift those matches by a day or two to enable the clubs involved to adjust and take part in the Federations Cup challenge"

"All clubs involved have been duly communicated and are aware of the latest development,Katken noted.

Continuing Katken said “every logistics and security arrangements have been tidied up and we are ready to go"