David Ngobua

Abuja

Senior Sports Reporter at Daily Trust

Sports Journalist with Daily Trust Newspapers Abuja, orginally from Adikpo-London

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Nigeria, Senegal in win-or-bust AFCON U-20 quarter-final clash

3 days ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Seven-time African champions, the Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face off with arch-rivals, the Junior Teranga Lions of Senegal this afternoon in one of the quarter-final matches of the 2025 AFCON U-20 championship in Egypt. Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has assured that his boys are focused and determined to achieve a win that will guarantee them a place at this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals.
Remo Stars whip Ikorodu City 4-1 on coronation day

3 days ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Remo Stars were in imperious form as they thrashed regional rivals Ikorodu City 4-1 in the Week 37 match played yesterday in Ikenne, after which they were formally crowned champions of the 2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Remo Stars had emerged champions for the first time in their history after the slim 1-0 victory at home over Niger Tornadoes in Week 35, to open an unassailable 10-point gap following Rivers United’s 0-2 loss at Kano Pillars.
Exploits of ‘surprise packages’, Ikorodu City, Abakaliki FC in Federation Cup

3 days ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Without any iota of doubt, the story of the ongoing football season in Nigeria is that of Ikorodu City FC Lagos and Abakaliki FC. These two clubs have emerged as surprise packages in both the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) and the Federation Cup, where they have produced shocking results that have made nonsense of pundits’ predictions.
A befitting feather on late MKO Abiola’s cap

5 days ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Some news headlines have a way of playing costly tricks on the readers. On Thursday, I woke up to a news headline that the governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, had renamed the Moshood Kashimawo Abiola (MKO Abiola) Stadium in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Instantly, my heart skipped a beat because I thought the governor had decided to rename the once abandoned sporting edifice after himself or a political godfather.
FCT FA Chair, Mohammed, demands fair officiating, protection for referees

1 week ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Football Association, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, has decried the incessant attacks on Nigerian football referees and called on the arbiters to also desist from dubious officiating. In recent days, the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) and the Nationwide League One (NLO) have witnessed dangerous attacks on referees by aggrieved players, club officials and irate fans who felt dissatisfied with the performances of some of the referees.
Nigeria: Remo Stars Win First-Ever NPFL Title in Style

2 weeks ago | allafrica.com | David Ngobua

History was made on Sunday, April 27, in Ikenne as Remo Stars emerged champions of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season for the first-time after the Sky Blue Stars edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in the tension-soaked week 35 match played yesterday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Victory didn't come on a platter for the hosts as they had to wait till the 84th minute when Olamilekan Adedayo broke the deadlock to hand them the major silverware.
Remo Stars win first-ever NPFL title in style

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

History was made on Sunday, April 27, in Ikenne as Remo Stars emerged champions of the 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season for the first-time after the Sky Blue Stars edged Niger Tornadoes 1-0 in the tension-soaked week 35 match played yesterday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne. Victory didn’t come on a platter for the hosts as they had to wait till the 84th minute when Olamilekan Adedayo broke the deadlock to hand them the major silverware.
NPFL is gradually turning over a new leaf

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Barring unforeseen circumstances, the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, which started on August 31, 2024, will come to a close latest on April 18, 2025. If that happens, it will be the first time in many years that the league will be ending before most of the top leagues in Europe. As a matter of fact, while the English Premier League has four more rounds of matches to go, the NPFL is left with three rounds.
Nigeria lift 18 medals, dominate African Weightlifting Championship

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

Team Nigeria’s weightlifters wrapped up their participation at the 2025 African Senior Weightlifting Championship in Moka, Mauritius, yesterday with a total haul of 18 medals—13 gold, 4 silver, and 1 bronze—cementing Nigeria’s status as a continental powerhouse in the sport. A contingent of six weightlifters, four female, two male, and two coaches represented the country at the continental championship.
2025 Benue amateur league kicks off April 27

2 weeks ago | dailytrust.com | David Ngobua

A total of 20 amateur clubs have registered to participate in this year’s Benue State Football Association (BSFA) league. The annual competition will kick off with the official opening ceremony on Sunday, April 27 at the Benue State University (BSU) Makurdi sports complex. Already, the 20 grassroots teams have been grouped and handed their fixtures following a well-attended technical meeting at the Aper Aku Stadium in Makurdi.