NNL: Abakaliki FC retain 26 players for 2026-27 season

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Hot Source

Abakaliki FC has announced the retention of 26 players ahead of the 2026/2027 Nigeria National League, NNL, season.
The club confirmed the decision in a statement signed by the secretary, Barr. Chris Akukwe after a management meeting.
The De Rice Boys fixed players’ areturn to camp on July 25, 2026, which was the earlier scheduled date of resumption.
Training sessions for the new campaign will commence Monday, 27 July , 2026.
The players are expected to return to camp accordingly as Abakaliki FC begins preparations for the NNL season.
The retained list includes Elochukwu Paschal, Oma Joseph, Onuoha Promise, Alo Friday, Jude Aleke and Izuchukwu Ogbodo.
Other players retained are Uche Promise, Nwankpa Chinedu, Uche Amarachi, Hamzat Sheriff, Joseph Onwuzuruigbo and Okeke Chinaza.
Korzer Modester, Udom Chikezie, Onwe Ebuka, Muftaudeen-Abdulganiyu, Nwafor Chigozie, Augustus Dorbarilee, Ugochukwu Ujah, Okpali Chukwujekwu and Micheal Oforkans also made the cut.
Emeka Ugwu, Ifeanyi Ede, Ekuma Ndubuisi and Kalu Collins complete the 26-man list.
NNL: Abakaliki FC retain 26 players for 2026-27 season

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NPFL: Mangut relishes Nasarawa United’s big win over Rivers United

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March 24, 2026
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Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has acknowledged the significance of his team’s 4-1 win over Rivers United.

Mangut emphasized that the goals scored will be important in the decisive stage of the season.

Nasarawa United are tied on goal difference with second-placed Rivers United on the league table.

The Solid Miners sit in third position with 50 points, while Rivers United have 52 points.

The top two teams will qualify for the CAF Champions League, while the third-placed team will earn a spot in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.

“It’s a joy to have scored this number of goals against a very strong side and former league champions, Rivers United,” Mangut told Nasarawa United’s media team.

“We were very aware of the importance of goals as the league edges towards its climax. The support from the club’s hierarchy really motivated us.

“With due respect to our opponents, if we had converted all our chances today, we could have scored up to eight goals. I praise my wards for adhering to our game plans.”

NPFL: Mangut relishes Nasarawa United’s big win over Rivers United

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WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons line up friendlies against Cameroon

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February 17, 2026
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon in double-header friendlies ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports.

The two friendlies will be played in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde.

The Super Falcons will first do battle with Cameron on Saturday, 28 February.

Justine Madugu’s side will face their rivals for the second time on Tuesday, 3 March.

DAILY POST recalls both countries clashed in a friendly match prior to the WAFCON 2024 finals at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta which the Super Falcons won 2-0.

The Super Falcons will also participate at the WAFU B invitational tournament as part of their preparations for the competition.

Hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Ghana will also feature at the competition.

The defending champions will face debutants Malawi, Zambia and Egypt in Group C at the WAFCON 2026 finals.

WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons line up friendlies against Cameroon