Bichi First FC Set for NNL Kickoff, Ready to Unleash Fury on Yobe Desert Stars — Rep. Abubakar
The President of Bichi First FC, Engr. Dr. Abubakar Kabir Bichi (Abba Bichi), has urged the players and technical crew to remain focused and work hard to achieve their goals…
JUST IN: Super Eagles Thrash Gabon, Reach Final
The Nigerian national team, Super Eagles, have thrashed Gabon 4-1 to advance to the final of the CAF play-offs for a place at the World Cup. The Independent Mirror reports…
JUST IN: Super Eagles Players, Officials Boycott Training Over Unpaid Allowances
The Super Eagles players and officials have boycotted training in Morocco over unresolved issues regarding outstanding payments. The Independent Mirror reports that, in a statement released by the team, the…
Sports Development: SWAN Honours Governor Yusuf for His Outstanding Performance
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has been honoured with the Outstanding Performance Award by the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in recognition of his remarkable achievements in…
NUGA Zone E Preliminaries Set to Commence in Kano
The Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) Zone E preliminaries kicks off Tuesday 28th October 2025 at Wudil Campus of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Kano. The Independent Mirror…
SWAN Confers Exceptional Award on Barau FC Chairman as Youngest Football Administrator
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kano branch, has honoured Barau FC Chairman, Ibrahim Shitu Chanji, as the Kano Youngest Football Administrator of the Year 2025. The Independent Mirror…
Matasa FC Gifts Players, Honours Coaches for Outstanding Performance
The management of Matasa Football Club has presented gifts to players and honoured coaches and officials for their outstanding performance after the conclusion of the 2025 Nationwide League Two divisions…
NFF Refereeing Committee Cracks the Whip: Indefinite Suspension for Erring Referees by Khalid Bello Fagge
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Refereeing Development Committee has taken a decisive step in its quest to elevate the standard of refereeing in the country to new heights. The Committee…
NPFL Site Katsina United Appoints Bello Papa as Chief Scouting Officer
Katsina United FC, one of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), club, has announced the appointment of Bello Abdullahi Papa as the club’s new Chief Scouting Officer. The Independent Mirror…
BREAKING: Super Eagles aircraft lands in Angola after windscreen cracks mid-air
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were forced to make an emergency landing in Angola after the team’s aircraft developed a cracked windscreen mid-air. The Independent Mirror reports that the team…
Ranchers Bees Kaduna Intensifies Preparations with Pre-Season Friendlies
Kaduna-based NNL side, Ranchers Bees, is gearing up for a successful campaign in the upcoming Nigeria National League season. As part of their meticulous preparations, the team has scheduled two…
NFF Announces Venue, Date for 2025 Annual General Assembly
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that its 81st Annual General Assembly will hold in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday. The Independent Mirror reports that the Oyo…