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ABS FC forward Jamiu Sa’ad has expressed his desire to help the club secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

DAILY POST recalls that ABS last played in the NPFL in 2010.

Sa’ad, who has scored three times in the Nigeria National League, NNL, said he is determined to increase his goal tally and help the club achieve its target.

“I’m grateful for the goals so far, but I want to score more,” Sa’ad told ABS FC Media.

“My focus is to stay consistent and keep delivering for the team every game. Our main target this season is to promote to the NPFL.

“That is the dream for everyone at the club, and I’m ready to give everything to help us achieve it.”

NNL: Sa’ad targets NPFL promotion with ABS FC

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has issued a stern warning to match officials across the domestic football scene.

NFF said tougher measures were imminent to curb the surge in controversial decisions across the country’s domestic leagues.

The warning was issued during the NFF Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja.

The federation expressed “deep disappointment” with the performance of referees in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Nigeria National League, NNL, Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, and Nationwide League One, NLO.

It stated that disciplinary actions, retraining programmes and stricter monitoring would be introduced to restore integrity and professionalism in Nigerian football.

“We are out to fight incompetence, collusion and any manipulation that undermines the credibility of our competitions,” NFF was quoted by Newstap.

“Stronger measures are on the way, and any official found compromising the game will face decisive consequences.”

NFF warns referees of sanctions over poor officiating

Nasarawa Amazons head coach Christopher Danjuma has praised the unity within his team.

The Amazons have recorded two wins and a draw from their opening three fixtures in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, this season.

Nasarawa Amazons currently occupy second place in the Group B table with seven points.

They will face Abia Angels in a matchday four fixture next Wednesday in Lafia.

“Like I said earlier, we came here for nothing less than three points,” Danjuma told Nasarawa Amazons media after the away win over Ahudiyannem.

“The players worked together, stayed focused, and the result came with ease.”

Head coach Danjuma hails unity as Nasarawa Amazons maintain unbeaten start

Calvin Bassey scored his first Premier League goal of the season to help Fulham secure a 3-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.

Bassey netted Fulham’s second goal of the match in the 31st minute, with Harry Wilson providing the assist.

The centre-back was in action for the full duration of the game.

His compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze, set up Wilson for Marco Silva’s side’s second goal in the 58th minute.

Chukwueze also played the entire 90 minutes.

Fulham’s other Nigerian import, Alex Iwobi, featured for 79 minutes.

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Bendel Insurance and Rangers played out a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 17 encounter in Benin City on Saturday.

Both teams scored in the closing stages of the match.

The hosts went ahead through Promise Anyanwu nine minutes from time.

Chidozie Iwundu equalised for Rangers deep into stoppage time.

Insurance extended their unbeaten run to five matches.

Kennedy Boboye’s side moved up to 14th place on the table.

Rangers remain fourth in the standings.

NPFL: Bendel Insurance, Rangers share spoils in Benin City